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Sabres 18/19

Created by: wagsnags
Team: 2018-19 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 23, 2018
Published: Apr. 23, 2018
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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As I was contemplating whatever happened to Darren Puppa..... I started to think about teams that would be very disappointed with how their seasons ended, are up against the cap going into 18/19 & whose GM seat might be getting a bit hot (or RELEASED).

I zeroed in on Minnesota!!!!! My guess is new GM will want to shake things up and I am just assisting the process>

This imaginary team is based on the Sabres being able to take on restrictive contracts from Minnesota in return send Buffalo a solid group of 3 players. Buffalo also sends pieces that Minnesota can use to build (players & draft picks) in addition to picking up much needed cap space.


The Calgary trade is based on the Flames need for a goaltender. I am in the camp that Lehner is much better than his stats indicate and that his statistical performance is hindered by how woefully putrid the Sabres have been defensively over the last 3 years.

I hope you enjoy your time reviewing the team and as always your positive and negative feedback is greatly appreciated.....
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$925,000
3$4,250,000
3$900,000
3$850,000
5$5,000,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$1,000,000
2$1,250,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. 2019 1st round pick (SJS)
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Evander Kane signs in San Jose
SJS
  1. 2019 2nd round pick (SJS)
2.
BUF
  1. Coyle, Charlie
  2. Ennis, Tyler
  3. Foligno, Marcus
  4. Spurgeon, Jared
Additional Details:
RFA rights Jason Zucker
MIN
  1. Nylander, Alexander
  2. O'Reilly, Ryan
  3. 2019 1st round pick (SJS)
  4. 2019 3rd round pick (BUF)
Additional Details:
RFA rights Hudson Fasching
3.
CGY
  1. Cornel, Eric
  2. Girgensons, Zemgus
Additional Details:
RFA rights Robin Lehner
RFA rights Seth Griffith
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2019
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2020
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2021
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$78,000,000$70,522,024$0$850,000$7,477,976
Left WingCentreRight Wing
$5,000,000$5,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 5
$10,000,000$10,000,000
C
UFA - 8
$4,250,000$4,250,000
RW
UFA - 2
$650,000$650,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
$3,200,000$3,200,000
C, RW
UFA - 2
$6,000,000$6,000,000
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 5
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
LW, C
RFA - 2
$850,000$850,000
RW
UFA - 1
$900,000$900,000
LW
UFA - 2
$650,000$650,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
$5,600,000$5,600,000
RW
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 1
$2,875,000$2,875,000
RW, LW
UFA - 3
$925,000$925,000
RW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
$2,000,000$2,000,000
LD
UFA - 2
$5,187,500$5,187,500
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 2
$750,000$750,000
G
UFA - 1
$1,600,000$1,600,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
$5,400,000$5,400,000
RD
UFA - 4
$1,000,000$1,000,000
RD
UFA - 2
$5,142,857$5,142,857
RD
UFA - 2
$1,250,000$1,250,000
G
UFA - 2
$2,400,000$2,400,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1

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Apr. 23, 2018 at 7:36 p.m.
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I still can't see the flyers moving Myers with Lehner as the main get back. Value wise it doesn't work. If you're trading ROR maybe Myers/Voracek for ROR/Guhle idk. Myers is key right now as he's the only rhd with top-4 upside in the system.
Apr. 23, 2018 at 7:49 p.m.
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Quoting: NateElder12
I still can't see the flyers moving Myers with Lehner as the main get back. Value wise it doesn't work. If you're trading ROR maybe Myers/Voracek for ROR/Guhle idk. Myers is key right now as he's the only rhd with top-4 upside in the system.


Well at the last minute Philadelphia said no way would they ever consider trading a top prospect like Myers for a suspect goaltender such as Lehner no matter what other draft picks and prospects where included so GMBots shipped Batman I mean Robin Lehner to Calgary with a couple of other pieces..... stay tuned..... still trying to figure out what happened with Darren Puppa.
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Apr. 23, 2018 at 8:04 p.m.
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"The Dallas deal was based on the Stars looking for some defensive help and depth forward who can play up and down the lines. In return the Sabres get a young prospect."

Stars fan, I like the idea around the trade. However, Dallas was 4th in Shots Against per Game, 7th in goal against per game and total goals against, and 14th in PK (PK not great but top half with young D), so D isn't a real concern anymore. Just need the young prospects more experience experience and soon all of those categories will be top 5. As for the depth forward, you are 100% correct. After Benn, Seguin, Radulov, and Klingberg there was a big drop off. Dallas was 18th for Goals For and Goals for per game, 19th on the PP, and 21st in shots for per game. The only shiny stat was faceoffs which they were 4th. The only thing is, those areas wouldn't get fixed by a guy who has been putting up 15-18 pts in the last few years. Regardless, the trade is a no for me but I am entertained and would stay by phone waiting for your next call.

Don't know enough about Buffalo to comment on lines or anything like that, so no rating from me for that reason. My only question is what would you do with Elie who you just traded for?
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Apr. 23, 2018 at 8:09 p.m.
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thank you for taking O;Reilly from the Sabres.
a lot of pieces changing teams, Let's make a deal cheers
Apr. 23, 2018 at 8:23 p.m.
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"The Dallas deal was based on the Stars looking for some defensive help and depth forward who can play up and down the lines. In return the Sabres get a young prospect."

Stars fan, I like the idea around the trade. However, Dallas was 4th in Shots Against per Game, 7th in goal against per game and total goals against, and 14th in PK (PK not great but top half with young D), so D isn't a real concern anymore. Just need the young prospects more experience experience and soon all of those categories will be top 5. As for the depth forward, you are 100% correct. After Benn, Seguin, Radulov, and Klingberg there was a big drop off. Dallas was 18th for Goals For and Goals for per game, 19th on the PP, and 21st in shots for per game. The only shiny stat was faceoffs which they were 4th. The only thing is, those areas wouldn't get fixed by a guy who has been putting up 15-18 pts in the last few years. Regardless, the trade is a no for me but I am entertained and would stay by phone waiting for your next call.

Don't know enough about Buffalo to comment on lines or anything like that, so no rating from me for that reason. My only question is what would you do with Elie who you just traded for?


Ring Ring.... Ring Ring.... Ring Ring..... GMBots thinks to himself I hope I have the right number....

Ok then take your pick..... Beaulieu and one of the following: Girgensons, Larsson & you get a 5th Round pick in 2020 for Remi.....
Apr. 23, 2018 at 8:52 p.m.
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Ring Ring.... Ring Ring.... Ring Ring..... GMBots thinks to himself I hope I have the right number....

Ok then take your pick..... Beaulieu and one of the following: Girgensons, Larsson & you get a 5th Round pick in 2020 for Remi.....


Honestly I don't think any of those piece would fit the bill. Larsson is also averaging 14-16 pts per season. Dallas will go to FA and go for a guy like JVR, Neal, E.Kane (if available), vanek, Nash, etc. to hopefully get 50+ pts. That's the kind of guy they need. Plus I think Buffalo could easily find someone like Remi in FA too. If a trade was to happen between Buffalo and Dallas, it starts with O'Rielly or maybe Rienhart.
Apr. 24, 2018 at 3:34 a.m.
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