Roster Speculation 2013-2014 Part II

[Off Sides]

Thanks guy, guess if they are moving McBain it would be for something other than Del Zotto, but the Rangers could use a right handed power play guy.

I am assuming Buffalo is looking for picks and prospects so instead of Del Zotto what kind of pick do you think could get McBain?

 

[Djp]

Thanks guy, guess if they are moving McBain it would be for something other than Del Zotto, but the Rangers could use a right handed power play guy.

I am assuming Buffalo is looking for picks and prospects so instead of Del Zotto what kind of pick do you think could get McBain?

McBain is not in Buffalo's long term plans.

He wa a throw in for the Sekera for pick #35.

going into next year the feeling is Talinder wont get resigned (likely traded) and McBain likely not resigned.

Going into next year they would have on D: Ehrhoff, Myers, Pysyk, McNabb, Weber, Ristolainen, Zadorov, and McCabe is expected to turn pro after this years NCAA season ends, and they will be looking at Gauthier-Leduc who is similar to McBain in that offensive PP specialist ype of player.

They may not even tender McBain and offer.

If they would trade McBain for picks---id say maybe a 3rd + low pick.

The issue coming up will be contracts max of 50 in the 2014 and 1015 summer.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

Speaking of young checking centers... Zack Smith?

Also, if MDZ is the centerpiece of a Zibanejad trade I'm throwing my laptop through a wall.

 

[Jame]

Speaking of young checking centers... Zack Smith?

Also, if MDZ is the centerpiece of a Zibanejad trade I'm throwing my laptop through a wall.

it would be funny as hell if Ottawa pulled a reverse Turris trade...

 

[couture23]

Alex Sulzer appears to have gotten called up?

https://twitter.com/RSandersonWHTK/status/404086301932408832

 

[Beerz]

Alex Sulzer appears to have gotten called up?

https://twitter.com/RSandersonWHTK/status/404086301932408832

McNabb back down?

Trade?

This is kind of a head scratcher...

 

[gallagt01]

Anything to do with the Amerks' vet limit?

 

[Djp]

Anything to do with the Amerks' vet limit?

Buffalo only has 6 Dmen on their roster. They needed to call someone up.

Im sure the vet limit was a factor in calling him up. also the team needs someone who is more designed to sit in the press box. A vet is used to that.

 

[Beerz]

Matthew Coller ‏@MatthewWGR 16m

So @RSandersonWHTK says it looks like Alex Sulzer's headed to Buffalo. McCormick to IR, maybe?

 

[Beerz]

Buffalo only has 6 Dmen on their roster. They needed to call someone up.

Im sure the vet limit was a factor in calling him up. also the team needs someone who is more designed to sit in the press box. A vet is used to that.

Ahh...forgot we sent 2 D down and only called up one..

 

[Beerz]

Buffalo only has 6 Dmen on their roster. They needed to call someone up.

Im sure the vet limit was a factor in calling him up. also the team needs someone who is more designed to sit in the press box. A vet is used to that.

On second thought...no... we have 7

Myers
Tallinder
Ehrhoff
Weber
McBain
Pysyk
McNabb

 

[Zip15]

Speaking of young checking centers... Zack Smith?

Also, if MDZ is the centerpiece of a Zibanejad trade I'm throwing my laptop through a wall.

If Dreger's rumor is true that Backlund is available, they should be in in him. Center, d-zone starts, and solid possession guy considering.

 

[Irving Zisman]

If Dreger's rumor is true that Backlund is available, they should be in in him. Center, d-zone starts, and solid possession guy considering.

This team needs a guy like Backlund a helluva lot more than they need Brayden Schenn.

 

[joshjull]

This team needs a guy like Backlund a helluva lot more than they need Brayden Schenn.

We need both actually. We have exactly one top 9 center ( Hodgson).

 

[Irving Zisman]

We need both actually. We have exactly one top 9 center ( Hodgson).

I don't necessarily disagree, but I wouldn't give up more in a deal for Schenn when you could have Backlund and his much needed possession/two-way abilities for probably a lot less was my point.

I'm all for aquiring Schenn, but I'm not willing to pay the price for him that many others are. Although I'd be ecstatic if we could somehow fleece Homer and get him for non-essential pieces. I mean it is Paul Holmgren were talking about here

 

[Chainshot]

So hypothetically, if you were Sabres GM.... do you consider dealing Miller to the Islanders and helping them out this season? If so, does it influence the sort of return you would demand?

Personally, while they fit the need and could likely use Miller most of any team since they need to even get back to playoff position unlike say St. Louis or Anaheim where Miller is more like a finishing sauce on an already five-star dish. However, with their struggles, I wouldn't be willing to try to help them out. *shrug* Find another home for Ryan unless Snow really goes full Milbury with an offer, let the Isles sink and reap the eventual rewards.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

So hypothetically, if you were Sabres GM.... do you consider dealing Miller to the Islanders and helping them out this season? If so, does it influence the sort of return you would demand?

Personally, while they fit the need and could likely use Miller most of any team since they need to even get back to playoff position unlike say St. Louis or Anaheim where Miller is more like a finishing sauce on an already five-star dish. However, with their struggles, I wouldn't be willing to try to help them out. *shrug* Find another home for Ryan unless Snow really goes full Milbury with an offer, let the Isles sink and reap the eventual rewards.

Was going to say that the only way we would "help" then by dealing Miller there would be if we got some sort of real sexy offer.

 

[Husko]

Any deal with the Islanders (and most teams, IMO) for Miller needs to start with their 2015 first round pick.

 

[Chainshot]

Any deal with the Islanders (and most teams, IMO) for Miller needs to start with their 2015 first round pick.

From the Islanders, it would have to be something that they don't want to give up... but I don't think Snow is stupid enough to take the wraps off his contingency and give the Sabres both this year's and next year's first rounders for two rentals.

As for everyone else... I suspect you are going to be very disappointed by the return if the 2015 first rounder is your expectation.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

I don't think he can deliver a '15 1st rounder. Prospect yeah but not apick for that draft in the 1st round at least./

 

[is the answer jesus]

From the Islanders, it would have to be something that they don't want to give up... but I don't think Snow is stupid enough to take the wraps off his contingency and give the Sabres both this year's and next year's first rounders for two rentals.

As for everyone else... I suspect you are going to be very disappointed by the return if the 2015 first rounder is your expectation.

If we're able to get Nelson back in a deal for Miller I'd be fine with the resulting higher pick.

 

[Chainshot]

If we're able to get Nelson back in a deal for Miller I'd be fine with the resulting higher pick.

Nelson would be the guy who I suspect would hurt him to give up.

 

[Zip15]

Nelson would be the guy who I suspect would hurt him to give up.

I don't see any way they give up Nelson. He's a keeper.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

We need both actually. We have exactly one top 9 center ( Hodgson).

I still think Ennis is fine as the 3 (for now) if we can put together a reasonable checking line. Especially because Hodgson will likely slot into that role eventually.

 

[Boxscore]

Any word on Armia? Is he close to playing?