Team: 2018-19 Buffalo Sabres

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 16, 2018

Published: Apr. 16, 2018

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Well since I am not very good at this (based on the replies or lack of replies I normally receive) I figured I would go a different route.

My theory is the Sabres will be 2-3 years away from fielding a competitive lineup. Therefore 2018/2019 is a year to move out the players who have been on this team too long or have aged out. I try to replace those players with young players and add a veteran or two with the right type of attitude.

Ryan Reaves is my key veteran addition. I think his style of play (tough to play against and finishes his checks) is perfect for the young Sabres.

The players I move out are ROR, Larsson, Girgensons & Pominville.

The deals I make:

1. Montreal I move Pominville retaining salary for 1 year (2018/2019) and take back Schlemko plus acquire a 2nd Round pick in 2019;

2. The Calgary deal is centered around obtaining Hamilton and Bennett. I realize this could be a very heavy lift. I use as the key pieces going to Calgary ROR, McCabe, Rights to Lehner & a 2nd Round pick in 2019. I hope that is enough with a couple of additional players included;

I sign the following players to 2 way contracts and they would start the year in Rochester or Cincinnati.... Smith, Griffith, Malone, O'Regan, Baptiste, Wilcox & Kasdorf.

I figure that Bogosian will end up on LTIR soon after the season starts. Beaulieu has very little value until the trade deadline if you can get him playing time.

As always your positive and negative feedback is very much welcomed and appreciated!!!!

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