Rumor: ROR deal already agreed upon?

[TheBluePenguin]

I would rather have ROR than Bozak

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But I would rather have Bozak and both Thomas/Kyrou than RoR. I do wish we could have worked out a deal without Parayko or those 2 prospects

 

[Waterfowlist]

To land a player like ROR in their prime with term left on their deal, you have to greatly overpay. If not, why would the sabres move him? For s’s and g’s?

 

[is the answer jesus]

You Buffalo fans's evaluation of that offer is based on assumptions about a 19 year old 6'5" C/RW rookie who was drafted to be a goal scorer, but played in a checking role for the Blues. Thompson has an absolute rocket of a shot--he just hasn't had many opportunities to put it to use. Your GM may have a different return in mind, and he may not be motivated to deal RoR, but I'm quite certain, if the Blues were offering Thompson+ picks+ another roster player, Botteril wouldn't be scoffing at the offer.

I like Thompson. With that shot he has he can be a very proficient goal scorer at the NHL level. However I have my doubts that he'll be able to create much offense on his own. If he's the centerpiece in an O'Reilly trade, Botterill got fleeced. Big time.

 

[is the answer jesus]

3yrs at 5

Overpayment IMO. At least the term is relatively short.

 

[Colt55]

Except we keep our prospects.

And I don't think it's going to take long for Thomas to acclimate to nhl. He looked amazing in the ohl playoffs. I get it their 18 year olds but in the finals it's the best two teams and he still dominated.

 

[WeDislikeEich]

Sabres just paid his bonus,

John Wawrow‏Verified account @john_wawrow 11h11 hours ago
#Sabres have in fact picked up Ryan O'Reilly's bonus.

Yes!! Good stuff!

So now I can stop worrying about him being sent out in a bargain bin deal just to save $7.5M. I knew that wasn't Pegula's style...

And hopefully this means Buffalo just keeps ROR for at least this season, or until Mitts is ready to be 2C.

 

[67Blues]

And hopefully this means Buffalo just keeps ROR for at least this season, or until Mitts is ready to be 2C.

I still don't understand why this was ever a question to begin with? Unless a team WILDLY overpays (which it appears no one has), why even have that discussion?

 

[bleedblue1223]

Yeah, I think it was clear the insiders were just building hype for clicks.

 

[5 Minute Major]

Forget about any ROR deal, unless a massive overpayment, with Tavares in the division.

The Sabres just can’t afford to create that hole.

 

[allsilverdreams]

There still is Montreal that may want him now that the bonus has been paid.

 

[Colt55]

Forget about any ROR deal, unless a massive overpayment, with Tavares in the division.

The Sabres just can’t afford to create that hole.

I think it worked out for both teams

 

[SI90]

Buffalo call up the islanders. Let’s do business

 

[XX]

There still is Montreal that may want him now that the bonus has been paid.

Montreal doesn't care about the money. If anything, they'd try to trade for him before it's paid to get the best price.

 

[MagnumForce2]

Got to give it up to justafan22 for starting the thread and breaking the story.

 

[Michoulicious]

SJ? Carolina? NYI?

We'll see, I guess.

 

[Michoulicious]

Forget about any ROR deal, unless a massive overpayment, with Tavares in the division.

The Sabres just can’t afford to create that hole.

I don't think Sabres are anywhere close to compete in the Atlantic. They should focus on getting the best return possible.

 

[BatVader]

So... for a deal that was done, this sure is taking a while to come out

 

[MasterMatt25]

There still is Montreal that may want him now that the bonus has been paid.

Montreal said they don't want to pay the asking price

 

[dma0034]

With Tavares in Toronto the Sabres would be smart to keep ROR imo.

 

[Nico the Draft Riser]

SJ? Carolina? NYI?

We'll see, I guess.

Maybe New Jersey?

 

[Rowley Birkin]

With Tavares in Toronto the Sabres would be smart to keep ROR imo.

JT should have nothing to do with what Sabres do with ROR.

If you get a return which makes you better - trade him - otherwise just keep him.

 

[seabass45]

Montreal said they don't want to pay the asking price

What is the asking price exactly?

 

[dma0034]

What is the asking price exactly?

Before the draft it was rumored to be ROR for the 3 Overall Pick

 

[haseoke39]

St Louis was the favorite bidder until Bozak signed. There's still a bunch of teams without centers, though, and I assume Buffalo is still open to offers if someone bids high enough.

My bet is there's legitimate talks the rest of the summer, but he ends up staying put.

 

[MasterMatt25]

What is the asking price exactly?

1st, 2nd and bluechip prospect