Rumor: ROR deal already agreed upon?

[Beerz]

 

[rent free]

wonder what the return will be

 

[Jumptheshark]

Not the best source, but also says that the "belief" is that the Blues are the other team involved here. And the bonus is what is the hold up right now.

who is this mr white

 

[Falco Lombardi]

I really want ROR. I also don’t want to move Thomas or Parayko.

I don’t know if this is possible but here’s hoping it’s something like a 1st + Kyrou + other things to make up the difference.

 

[Dbrownss]

Maybe so, but it's still money that needs to come out of the business/ownership.

And enterprise just came aboard. Along with will to pay Tavares whatever and the commitment to spend to the cap, I dont think money is an issue. This isnt Ottawa

 

[Martin Skoula]

Please don't include Thomas in the deal, we don't need any more potential Leaf killers in the division.

 

[RandallRitchey]

It is not going to be Rob Thomas who is traded. Especially not him at first.

 

[Andrei79]

I predict ROR to montreal for 2019 1st unprotected and Max Pac

That would be disastrous for us.

So... par for the course.

 

[hockeykicker]

So no ROR trade?

Likely not at least until the bonus is paid

 

[Liferleafer]

If Buffalo has any plans for next season they need an NHL player back.

Hey, they just landed Sheary and Hunwick.....

 

[Dbrownss]

I really want ROR. I also don’t want to move Thomas or Parayko.

I don’t know if this is possible but here’s hoping it’s something like a 1st + Kyrou + other things to make up the difference.

I hope it's less then that

 

[Dbrownss]

Please don't include Thomas in the deal, we don't need any more potential Leaf killers in the division.

I think those chances aren't high. If DA moved him. This is an absolute desperation move and fleecing by Buffalo

 

[MissouriMook]

My prediction is O'Reilly for Steen, Thomas and 2019 1st.

Nah, Steen has a full NTC until 2/1/21 and he's not likely to waive it to go to a re-building team. He'd likely only waive it for a deal that sends him wherever his buddy Stastny is going. But we could use this this as a way to start a Stastny to Buffalo rumor if you'd like.

My best guess right now is one of these:

Sobotka + Thomas (really hope not)
Sobotka + Kyrou + 1st (hope not)
Sobotka + Thompson/Kostin + 1st (I'd be OK with this)

Sobotka would still be a fine 3C for any team, though he wasn't as physical last season in his first year back from the KHL as he had been before he left. If Mittelstadt is used as a 2C you'll be happy with Sobotka, but if you have to play Sobotka up in your Top 6 you'll wonder why you ever traded for him.

 

[Goulet17]

That would certainly hurt us quite a bit. Maybe switch out Steen for Berglund/Sobotka and I could see it being a possibility. I just really don't believe we are willing to ship out Thomas as high as management has seemed to put him on a pedestal.

I don't see how the Blues can acquire ROR while taking both Parayko and Thomas off of the table. I don't believe that the Blues would trade Parayko (at least they shouldn't), so it leaves Thomas.

 

[Dr Robot]

I doubt its Thomas. If its Fabbri or Kyrou it will sting a little but I think its acceptable. 1st+Fabbri/Kyrou+Bergy/Soby if its a regular hockey trade is my prediction. We shall see though.

 

[The Red Helmet]

who is this mr white

He is a Buffalo radio host that has a couple of sources withing the Sabres. These sources have accurately predicted moves before involving the Sabres and Bills. It's probably one of Pegula's daughters lol.

 

[The Red Helmet]

I really want ROR. I also don’t want to move Thomas or Parayko.

I don’t know if this is possible but here’s hoping it’s something like a 1st + Kyrou + other things to make up the difference.

You have to give to get.

 

[deaderhead28]

who is this mr white

 

[Michoulicious]

Who is that guy?

 

[Jerzey Devil]

We will have to keep refreshing to find out

What does that do?

It keeps things fresh.

Well that’s a fresher. I’m going on break.

- Mitch Hedberg

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Regardless of what happens here, looks like Botterill's year of evaluation is over. He is making moves. Looks like this is the real year 1 of the rebuild of the Sabres under the Housley/Botterill regime.

 

[bleedblue1223]

You have to give to get.

If it's Kyrou, trust me, you'll get something good.

 

[Goulet17]

I doubt its Thomas. If its Fabbri or Kyrou it will sting a little but I think its acceptable. 1st+Fabbri/Kyrou+Bergy/Soby if its a regular hockey trade is my prediction. We shall see though.

Fabbri and Kyrou do not hold that kind of value at the moment, at least based on my perception of consensus view.

 

[Helistin]

I will be refreshing Jeremy White's twitter about every 30 seconds until the deal is announced.

Can't he refresh it himself?

 

[BleedBlue14]

I don't see how the Blues can acquire ROR while taking both Parayko and Thomas off of the table. I don't believe that the Blues would trade Parayko (at least they shouldn't), so it leaves Thomas.

If that is the price I'm really praying that it is not St. Louis. That being said, ROR is a really good player but those are certainly two core pieces with adds thrown on. 1 being ELC and Parayko has a really good contract. I can definitely understand where you are coming from at least.