Confirmed Trade: [NJD/BUF] Wayne Simmonds (50% retained) for cond. 2021 5th round pick

[Pensionsraddare]

WTF is Buffalo even trying to accomplish these days? Is there some mystery trophy only they compete for?

You never heard of the being absolute shit trophy? They can’t even win that since Oilers are a sure thing every year.

 

[Go Wings]

So a 5th then

 

[serp]

I just don't think anybody good had any interest in Simmonds. A conditional 5th next year that can become a 4th ( probably if Sabres make the playoffs ) is nothing but Simmonds doesn't seem to have anything left in the tank.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

Wouldn't he have returned a 2nd or a 1st 2 years ago? Man. What a low return. It's not even this year's draft. Nuts.

His game has fallen off a cliff

 

[RobRayzor]

I don’t see him anywhere in current sabres lineup except bottom 3f, which means Boterill isnt done

 

[Yog S'loth]

Add me to the pile

No joke, first thought was... "but why"

 

[Flyer lurker]

so Derek Grant is more valuable than Wayne Simmons. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

 

[Jesus Take the Wheel]

nvm

 

[Bandit]

Seriously WTF is he doing?

 

[3074326]

Has Wayne Simmonds fallen that far? When he was in Philly people were asking for a 1st with no salary retained.

Yeah, I mean NJ had to retain 50% for a 5th. That is pretty telling.

 

[Rivet52]

I’ve always loved the player but this is a very weird one for Buffalo. I’m happy to have him but the Sabres aren’t making the playoffs. Low price but players like Sheary and Frolik are the guys I hoped would get moved today for whatever possible, not brought in.

I like what Simmonds can bring to that locker room as a leader not even considering his on-ice play. Sabres could benefit from that the rest of the year.

 

[serp]

Has Wayne Simmonds fallen that far? When he was in Philly people were asking for a 1st with no salary retained.

Yes

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Basically just a free veteran voice in locker room of an inconsistent team.

 

[The Macho King]

Botterrill is the worst GM in the league...

 

[93gilmour93]

Poor Wayne

 

[Sabreality]

whats the problem? Sabres could use a tougher player, he also most likely just replaces a UFA F out the door (Sheary, Frolik etc) without having to replace from Rochester (for Amerks playoff run)

 

[HaNotsri]

Frolik turned out amazing...

 

[Puckclektr]

Why even trade him? To me the value of the person and the comradeship of the team is more important than that fifth.

 

[robsenz]

Man what a fall this guy has had

 

[valet]

Now all we have to do is flip Simmonds, Sheary, Vesey, and 3rd for Tyler Ennis and we'll really be looking mean.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Buffalo can retain AGAIN, correct?

Maybe he's getting moved twice. For less cap hit.

 

[Royal Thunder]

Well hopefully he is better than Sheary and Frolik, not exactly a high bar lol

 

[tsujimoto74]

Why are the Sabres adding rentals? Even though the Panthers and Leafs have played like garbage, they are still much better than the Sabres.

Because they're 6 points out of a playoff spot, teams ahead of them are slipping, the Sabres have been winning lately, and everyone in Buffalo is f***ing sick of losing? If all it costs is a conditional late pick in next year's draft, why wouldn't the Sabres add to a position of weakness to try and make a late push for a WC spot?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

lol what a pointless and dumb move by Buffalo

 

[T_Cage]

Seriously WTF is he doing?

How am I just seeing this now that song wins the day

 

[RosstheBoss]

This makes no sense, unless Boterill is trying to tank.

The Kings were bad with Simmonds, but got much, much better after they moved him
The Flyers were good before Simmonds, and were really bad with him. (those two might have had something to do with who went the other way)
Nashville was good before Simmonds, bad when he got there
NJ was always bad, but they at least thought they'd get better, but didn't
When the Sabres drop, then we'll know why

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

I was confused at first, but it basically looks like Buffalo wants to take Simmonds for a test drive to see if he’s worth signing. Could be a good fit as they need right wingers and grit.