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Team: 2019-20 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Nov. 28, 2019
Published: Nov. 28, 2019
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Trades
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  1. Samuelsson, Mattias [Reserve List]
  2. Scandella, Marco ($1,500,000 retained)
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  1. Schaller, Tim
  2. Virtanen, Jake
  3. 2021 2nd round pick (VAN)
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BUF
  1. 2021 4th round pick (ARI)
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2021
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$81,500,000$66,796,667$0$4,682,500$14,703,333

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$767,500$767,500 (Performance Bonus$132,500$132K)
RW, LW
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$10,000,000$10,000,000
C
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$3,650,000$3,650,000
RW
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$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW, RW
NMC
UFA - 8
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$4,500,000$4,500,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$1,250,000$1,250,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$3,000,000$3,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
LW, C
RFA - 1
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$4,600,000$4,600,000
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UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
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$1,675,000$1,675,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
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$2,275,000$2,275,000
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UFA - 1
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RD
RFA - 2
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$1,325,000$1,325,000
G
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$425,000$425K)
LD
UFA - 1
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$3,387,500$3,387,500
RD
UFA - 1
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$2,750,000$2,750,000
G
UFA - 2
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$3,875,000$3,875,000
RD
UFA - 3
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UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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UFA - 1
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LD
UFA - 1
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RD
UFA - 1
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$3,500,000$3,500,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
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LW
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RW
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UFA - 4

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Nov. 28, 2019 at 9:35 a.m.
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None of these moves really make you better. The problem I see with Buffalo is the same problem they've had for the past 10 years or so. They start a rebuild, have so success getting good players and then think they've turned the corner and make bold moves too soon. They don't have enough depth and buying someone elses average depth only rearranges deck chairs. They need more drafting and developing.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 9:46 a.m.
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The Nucks trade is interesting but i don’t know if really makes you better and I think you can do better fir Risto.

Flames are not going to 1 for 1 downgrade.

Already made an offer to Kings for Toffoli that was similar in value that was rejected. Not sure if swapping Matty for the 2nd they did offer is enough to change their mind.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 9:54 a.m.
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None of these moves really make you better. The problem I see with Buffalo is the same problem they've had for the past 10 years or so. They start a rebuild, have so success getting good players and then think they've turned the corner and make bold moves too soon. They don't have enough depth and buying someone elses average depth only rearranges deck chairs. They need more drafting and developing.


I traded 3 of the 5 players left on the team who played during the tank season (mccabe and reinhart played a combined 16 games). we need to move on from players.

we also have no forward depth, so yes I improved the team without giving up much.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 9:55 a.m.
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Quoting: Gofnut999
The Nucks trade is interesting but i don’t know if really makes you better and I think you can do better fir Risto.

Flames are not going to 1 for 1 downgrade.

Already made an offer to Kings for Toffoli that was similar in value that was rejected. Not sure if swapping Matty for the 2nd they did offer is enough to change their mind.


what is your source?
Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:09 a.m.
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what is your source?


Been mentioned on multiple sites. This:

The Sabres have been in contact with the LA Kings and have made an offer for forward Tyler Toffoli which included one of Marco Scandella or Zach Bogosian, to balance out the money, along with a 2nd round pick. The Kings are said to be waiting on the market for Toffoli to unfold, as the right winger is heating up as has 6 goals and 12 points, after a very slow start.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:17 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
I traded 3 of the 5 players left on the team who played during the tank season (mccabe and reinhart played a combined 16 games). we need to move on from players.

we also have no forward depth, so yes I improved the team without giving up much.


I just don't think you added anyone that pushes the needle. Buffalo needs another couple high end players. Eichel can't carry the team. He needs a better supporting staff and that almost always has to come through the draft.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
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I just don't think you added anyone that pushes the needle. Buffalo needs another couple high end players. Eichel can't carry the team. He needs a better supporting staff and that almost always has to come through the draft.


so i guess we should just forfeit every game until the draft?
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Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:37 a.m.
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so i guess we should just forfeit every game until the draft?


No of course not, but I think you should consider selling and stocking up on younger assets and picks. You aren't a playoff contender this season.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:42 a.m.
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No of course not, but I think you should consider selling and stocking up on younger assets and picks. You aren't a playoff contender this season.


just for fun, we are 2 points back of toronto with a game in hand and have had an almost historic bad stretch.

maybe you guys should move on from players and stockpile picks.
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Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:44 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
just for fun, we are 2 points back of toronto with a game in hand and have had an almost historic bad stretch.

maybe you guys should move on from players and stockpile picks.


The difference being one of those teams you mentioned was playing way below expectations and the other above. Both have had to or are weathering a bad stretch, the only difference is what is the medium for these teams. Buffalo was pegged to push for a spot but probably fall short while TO was pegged to be a top team.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:56 a.m.
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Quoting: Gofnut999
Been mentioned on multiple sites. This:

The Sabres have been in contact with the LA Kings and have made an offer for forward Tyler Toffoli which included one of Marco Scandella or Zach Bogosian, to balance out the money, along with a 2nd round pick. The Kings are said to be waiting on the market for Toffoli to unfold, as the right winger is heating up as has 6 goals and 12 points, after a very slow start.


????
Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:57 a.m.
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Flames are not going to 1 for 1 downgrade.



Jankowski has 0 points in 25 games, he is literally only good for the PK
Nov. 28, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.
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Jankowski has 0 points in 25 games, he is literally only good for the PK


Still more valuable than Girg. ??‍♂️
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
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Quoting: LoganOllivier
None of these moves really make you better. The problem I see with Buffalo is the same problem they've had for the past 10 years or so. They start a rebuild, have so success getting good players and then think they've turned the corner and make bold moves too soon. They don't have enough depth and buying someone elses average depth only rearranges deck chairs. They need more drafting and developing.

This does not work, at least in Buffalo. We developed Nylander, Mittelstadt, Dahlin, Cozens, and what happens to these players? Our organization does not know how to work with young players. Nylander didn’t develop correctly and now in Chicago, Mittelstadt, which seems to have 2C potential, but he plays in bottom 6 with marginal players and will probably score 20-25 points again and will not progress, Dahlin will probably be fine, difficult spoil a player with such skills, Cozens seems like a great prospect, but it’s also unclear how it will develop in Buffalo. We need to stop tanking and forget this word altogether, the team has not been in the playoffs for 8 years, the fans are tired of it, let them hire competent people, let them gather the squad around Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Olofsson, Johansson, Cozens, Dahlin, Jokiharju, Mitts and UPL.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:03 a.m.
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Jankowski has 0 points in 25 games, he is literally only good for the PK


hes having a rough year. he had 31 goals the 2 prior years.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:04 a.m.
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Quoting: LoganOllivier
The difference being one of those teams you mentioned was playing way below expectations and the other above. Both have had to or are weathering a bad stretch, the only difference is what is the medium for these teams. Buffalo was pegged to push for a spot but probably fall short while TO was pegged to be a top team.


Its still November. St. Louis had 17 wins at the halfway point last year and everyone was telling them to sell off. Everyone on here was low balling for Tarasenko. St. Louis made changes though to spark the team. They didnt just sit on their hands and cry 'muh d depth, muh d depth'
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:13 a.m.
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This does not work, at least in Buffalo. We developed Nylander, Mittelstadt, Dahlin, Cozens, and what happens to these players? Our organization does not know how to work with young players. Nylander didn’t develop correctly and now in Chicago, Mittelstadt, which seems to have 2C potential, but he plays in bottom 6 with marginal players and will probably score 20-25 points again and will not progress, Dahlin will probably be fine, difficult spoil a player with such skills, Cozens seems like a great prospect, but it’s also unclear how it will develop in Buffalo. We need to stop tanking and forget this word altogether, the team has not been in the playoffs for 8 years, the fans are tired of it, let them hire competent people, let them gather the squad around Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Olofsson, Johansson, Cozens, Dahlin, Jokiharju, Mitts and UPL.


I am not at all suggesting tanking, what I suggest is you coach to win and help the younger guys develop. Move out anyone over 28 who isn't going to be an important piece 2-3 years from now and get more high end talented players through good drafting. Maybe you finish with a 10th overall pic or something.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:13 a.m.
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Still more valuable than Girg. ??‍♂️


Possession stats are similar, offensive stats are in Girgensons favor, Girgensons PDO is much higher, Jankowski literally only has a good PK reputation, gunna need more than ??‍♂️
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:16 a.m.
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I am not at all suggesting tanking, what I suggest is you coach to win and help the younger guys develop. Move out anyone over 28 who isn't going to be an important piece 2-3 years from now and get more high end talented players through good drafting. Maybe you finish with a 10th overall pic or something.


only a few players fit that bill, okposo who is unmovable, sobotka who is in the last year of his deal and is hurt, bogosian who is in the last year of his deal and always hurt, scandella who i traded, johansson who is fine and carter hutton who atleast is a good backup on a reasonable deal
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:17 a.m.
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Possession stats are similar, offensive stats are in Girgensons favor, Girgensons PDO is much higher, Jankowski literally only has a good PK reputation, gunna need more than ??‍♂️


he literally had 14 goals and 32 points last year and 17 goals the year before that.
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Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:17 a.m.
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Its still November. St. Louis had 17 wins at the halfway point last year and everyone was telling them to sell off. Everyone on here was low balling for Tarasenko. St. Louis made changes though to spark the team. They didnt just sit on their hands and cry 'muh d depth, muh d depth'


The difference there is St Louis was supposed to be one of the better teams in the league but fell flat until Christmas. Buffalo wasn't expected to be great, they have some great pieces in Eichel and Dahlin but the rest of the supporting cast is weak. Until you get some meaningful depth and talent to surround those guys, you'll be a hot and cold team and not a contender. What is more important? Being a competitive bubble team or being a contender because until you get your depth sorted, you are not going to be a contender.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:18 a.m.
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Possession stats are similar, offensive stats are in Girgensons favor, Girgensons PDO is much higher, Jankowski literally only has a good PK reputation, gunna need more than ??‍♂️


you literally traded girgensons for jankowski one for one 17 hours agolaugh
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.
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only a few players fit that bill, okposo who is unmovable, sobotka who is in the last year of his deal and is hurt, bogosian who is in the last year of his deal and always hurt, scandella who i traded, johansson who is fine and carter hutton who atleast is a good backup on a reasonable deal


Johanson, Scheary, Bogosian, Scandella, maybe even Rienhart could be moved for some valuable assets that can be used to bring in more young talent.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.
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The difference there is St Louis was supposed to be one of the better teams in the league but fell flat until Christmas. Buffalo wasn't expected to be great, they have some great pieces in Eichel and Dahlin but the rest of the supporting cast is weak. Until you get some meaningful depth and talent to surround those guys, you'll be a hot and cold team and not a contender. What is more important? Being a competitive bubble team or being a contender because until you get your depth sorted, you are not going to be a contender.


i traded almost nothing of value, almost all on expiring contracts, for depth in this very team.

you are talking in circles.
Nov. 28, 2019 at 11:20 a.m.
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Johanson, Scheary, Bogosian, Scandella, maybe even Rienhart could be moved for some valuable assets that can be used to bring in more young talent.


i like johansson, he is on a short term good deal.

bogosian could be moved yes, if anyone wants to take a chance with his injury history. i traded scandella,

imagine thinking trading sam reinhart is a good idea.

good lord.
 
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