Skinnyjimmy08
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Is NOW the time to trade Stewart???
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haseoke39
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I'm frankly continually surprised whenever there's a report about some team who evidently thinks he's a part of the solution for them, having seen him play and knowing how sy Louis fans think of him, too.
But I'll take it. A second rounder or comparably coveted prospect gets him today, or BO at the deadline.
But I'll take it. A second rounder or comparably coveted prospect gets him today, or BO at the deadline.
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they also mentioned Calgary as a team interested. I could see them trying to do something soon. They are actually a surprisingly good team this year and I think he would be a good fit. The West is good and they are involved in a log jam that 2 more points could put them in 6th or else a couple losses could drop them to 11th. There is no time for them to sit and wait... I could see them pulling the trigger on a deal soon
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Sure there is. Closer to the deadline is when people get dumb. 'Shaking up' the team now does nothing.
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Sorry I mean there isn't time for Calgary to sit and wait imo. Such a tight race in the West
Der Jaeger
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Sure it does. Stewart has 10 points in 14 games. Trade him for a pick or prospect. Bring up Dalpe. Dalpe isn't putting up 10 in 14.
It's a tank move.
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I'd rather trade him for an NHL ready prospect than yet another draft pick. Why not pick up a 21/22 year old as opposed to getting another 18 year old we need to wait 4/5 years for.
Der Jaeger
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Done!
I want another top 10-ish pick. Make this trade, and you add ammunition for trading up.
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Agreed....Living in Western Canada, one prospect I LOVE on the Preds is Brendan Leipsic. Has HUGE offensive potential and plays so damn gritty. Played for Portland Winterhawks and was always a top scorer and had 100+ pims...Having a good rookie season in the AHL so far too. Stewart for Leipsic and a 3rd or something
I wouldn't have a clue if there are any NHL ready prospects in Nashville that Murray likes. Getting Nashville's 1st is for trading up on draft day for a player that is one year away from being a Sabre.
I'd offer the same deal (Stewart + NYI 2nd for 1st) for any solid playoff team that will end up in the 20-28 range in draft order.
Edit - Most playoff teams would need to send back a cap dump to make the dollars work, ie Jokinen or Cullen.
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haseoke39
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I was calling for this tradetrade scenario over the summer but with how Stewart has performedperformed and where the isles pick is now I think it's a pipe dream.
cybresabre
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There was some fan scuttlebutt on the board around some past deadline (nothing more official than trade forum back and forth) about Pontus Ã…berg. He's a speedy winger, more of a scorer than a passer, and he'd give a little life to Rochester. I have no idea how Nashville fans value him and I don't know where he'd slot into our future plans, but he'd be essentially like taking a second rounder (best case scenario for Stewart) and accelerating it three years into the future.
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Montreal may want some size--how about Stewart and Weber for their second and a future mid pick. Take back anyone they want to give us re cap....
krt88
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Why do the Sabres want more draft picks?
If you held a mid round draft pick in this years draft, would you want to deal that pick for two late first rounders and a second? I guess some prospect dry teams might but I think last year TM found moving up the draft difficult. I could see that exact same problem this year. Maybe some would want the volume over their current grading of player x, but I don't buy. Sabres don't need to end with 7 guys drafted in the first two rounds.
If we have to draft 6/7 guys, time to start hammering the college ranks to gain extra time. Remember there's a maximum of 50 contracts.
If you held a mid round draft pick in this years draft, would you want to deal that pick for two late first rounders and a second? I guess some prospect dry teams might but I think last year TM found moving up the draft difficult. I could see that exact same problem this year. Maybe some would want the volume over their current grading of player x, but I don't buy. Sabres don't need to end with 7 guys drafted in the first two rounds.
If we have to draft 6/7 guys, time to start hammering the college ranks to gain extra time. Remember there's a maximum of 50 contracts.
My fear, is that it's going to be a serious buyers market this year with all the bottom teams. We thought the prices paid last year was rough, I don't see anybody giving up 1sts this year again. Usually there's at least a few teams still fighting for a playoff spot, but the East looks set with maybe only Florida with a chance. The West has a few so hopefully there's opportunity there. But as for the sellers:
- Buffalo
- Edmonton
- Arizona
- Carolina
- New Jersey
And to a lesser extent - Ottawa
- Toronto
- Philly
Drafting 6-7 picks in first 2 rounds could cause contract issues but trading one for one does that too. The issue is when those contracts start--and college players and Europeans who can play there under contract might be an answer? If we sign a player 2 years after we draft him we have some idea of his value. I will be happy to trade to get a highly touted prospect by giving up one of our UFAs plus a second but have doubts we can find such a seller. Anyhow if we do the Moulson thing I would be thrilled--get something for a UFA and then resign if appropriate and possible.
Bryan's contract is up next year and ya its terminal. Feel bad for the guy and we all know how Tim feels. Bryan will finish his contract after next season. Than after which he will go into an advisory role.
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