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Realistic 2023 Offseason

Created by: TheRealisticGuy
Team: 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 14, 2023
Published: Jun. 14, 2023
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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Left Handed
Original Team
Waivers Exempt
Right Handed
Position
Trade Clause
Max Perf. Bonus
Expiry Status
Term Remaining
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Waivers ExemptMcDavid, Connor
$12,500,000 (Performance Bonus$250,000)
C
NMC
UFA - 5
Description
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Important note : Lukas Rousek fight for a roster spot but doesn't make it after training camp. Since he is waivers exempt, he is sent down with the Amerks

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Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$2,250,000
2$825,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
6$5,500,000
2$2,500,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. Appleton, Mason
  2. Harkins, Jansen
  3. Hellebuyck, Connor
Additional Details:
BUF receive a top 5 goalie in the league to mentor Levi
BUF aren't ready to give the net to Levi, so I think Hellebuyck make sense. Appleton brings some grit much needed. Harkins there to balance the contract slots a little bit
WPG
  1. Jokiharju, Henri
  2. Luukkonen, Ukko-Pekka
  3. Mittelstadt, Casey
Additional Details:
This is NOT the final package !
WPG don't want to commit to a full rebuilt
So I am giving them piece for the holes they have
They get a breaking out C/LW in Mittekstadt, a maybe future starting goalie in UPL and a young RHD
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Jets fans, what future piece would need to be added ?
Sabres fans, what would you be willing to add without making it lopsided ?
2.
BUF
  1. Simek, Radim
Additional Details:
I know Simek had his load of injuries last season, but a healthy Simek is an upgrade on Stillman & Bryson. If he isn't fully healthy, he goes on IR and Stillman slots in the 3LHD spot. I'm not high on Bryson personally
SJS
  1. Comrie, Eric
  2. Olofsson, Victor
Additional Details:
SJ acquire players to fill roster spot
They both will bring assets at the 2024 TDL if they stays healthy
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2023
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2024
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2025
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$83,500,000$73,773,571$0$4,570,000$9,726,429
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW, RW
NMC
UFA - 4
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$7,142,857$7,142,857
C
UFA - 7
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$4,750,000$4,750,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$855,833$855,833 (Performance Bonus$32,500$32K)
LW, RW
RFA - 2
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$7,100,000$7,100,000
C, LW
UFA - 7
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RW, LW
RFA - 2
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$3,000,000$3,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$412,500$412K)
C, LW
RFA - 1
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$2,166,667$2,166,667
RW
UFA - 2
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
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$2,250,000$2,250,000
C
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000 (Performance Bonus$500,000$500K)
RW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$4,285,714$4,285,714
LD
UFA - 7
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$6,166,667$6,166,667
G
NMC
UFA - 1
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$916,667$916,667 (Performance Bonus$1,850,000$2M)
LD/RD
UFA - 1
$5,500,000$5,500,000
RD
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$925,000$925K)
G
RFA - 2
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$2,250,000$2,250,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$687,500$687,500
RD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$1,850,000$1,850,000
LD/RD
RFA - 1
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$1,350,000$1,350,000
LD
RFA - 1
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$850,000$850,000
LW
UFA - 1

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Jun. 14, 2023 at 12:13 p.m.
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Moo-kama-doo-lin
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Sharks accept. Simek is good when he is being himself. He is a very physical dman with strong defensive IQ.
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Jun. 14, 2023 at 12:14 p.m.
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Passionate Jets fan
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good start i think if you add your 1st this year it gets done
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Jun. 14, 2023 at 12:17 p.m.
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I feel like if the Jets are moving Helly to BUF they will be asking for Krebs, UPL and 2023 1st. Of course this comes with the stipulation that helly signs something like a 4x8m type deal.

I just can’t see the jets taking that package. But again, Chevy is an absolute maniac and who knows what he’ll do. I have a really bad feeling about the trades he’s going to make this summer. I’m sure BUF will end up getting helly for olofsson and a 1st…… 🤮
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Jun. 14, 2023 at 12:27 p.m.
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Realistic parts:
1. Targeting Dumba (a good fit in terms of character, leadership, physicality and mobility)
2. Re-signings of Jost & Rousek (two reliable bottom 6 options)

Unrealistic parts:
1. Trading for Hellebuyck (all of the oft-stated issues about being a rental; contract extension; and impact on Levi's path)
2. Trade of Mittelstadt (Sabres won't deal him at moment; Adams sees him as potentially part of their core)
3. San Jose wanting a soon-to-be 28 year old winger on an expiring contract for their rebuild
4. Term on Dumba's contract (it's probably realistic to think Dumba would take less pay if he gets longer term but I can't see Adams giving 6 years to any free agent who doesn't fit in the 22-25 age group of his core)
5. Continuation of Krebs as 4C with Jost ahead of him

Questionable parts:
1. Re-signing of Girgensons for another 2 years - if Adams doesn't find a replacement in trade or free agency with better faceoff skills and a little cheaper, I could see him circling back to Girgensons with the same cap hit as what Okposo got. I don't think he'd offer him a second year though....and he may still want to see how training camp goes to see how Kulich / Savoie / Rousek perform before committing to Girgensons. Will Girgensons wait that long to have his future decided? Probably not but that's the question......
2. Adams adding another LHD for the 3rd pairing from outside when he probably wants to see how Johnson performs in camp first.
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Jun. 14, 2023 at 12:38 p.m.
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Quoting: rktkt66
Realistic parts:
1. Targeting Dumba (a good fit in terms of character, leadership, physicality and mobility)
2. Re-signings of Jost & Rousek (two reliable bottom 6 options)

Unrealistic parts:
1. Trading for Hellebuyck (all of the oft-stated issues about being a rental; contract extension; and impact on Levi's path)
2. Trade of Mittelstadt (Sabres won't deal him at moment; Adams sees him as potentially part of their core)
3. San Jose wanting a soon-to-be 28 year old winger on an expiring contract for their rebuild
4. Term on Dumba's contract (it's probably realistic to think Dumba would take less pay if he gets longer term but I can't see Adams giving 6 years to any free agent who doesn't fit in the 22-25 age group of his core)
5. Continuation of Krebs as 4C with Jost ahead of him

Questionable parts:
1. Re-signing of Girgensons for another 2 years - if Adams doesn't find a replacement in trade or free agency with better faceoff skills and a little cheaper, I could see him circling back to Girgensons with the same cap hit as what Okposo got. I don't think he'd offer him a second year though....and he may still want to see how training camp goes to see how Kulich / Savoie / Rousek perform before committing to Girgensons. Will Girgensons wait that long to have his future decided? Probably not but that's the question......
2. Adams adding another LHD for the 3rd pairing from outside when he probably wants to see how Johnson performs in camp first.



Sharks are subtracting a LD out of a very big logjam of LD. Adding a goal scorer that might put a few more butts in seats for a dwindling fanbase. Its a good move for SJ.
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