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Team: 2020-21 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 20, 2020
Published: Jun. 21, 2020
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$2,500,000
1$3,500,000
3$3,333,333
1$2,500,000
2$950,000
2$750,000
8$8,437,500
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3$2,000,000
4$2,500,000
2$2,500,000
3$1,666,667
2$1,500,000
6$6,666,667
2$2,000,000
5$4,000,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. 2020 5th round pick (TBL)
OTT
  1. Hutton, Carter
  2. Thompson, Tage [RFA Rights]
  3. 2020 7th round pick (DAL)
2.
BOS
  1. Johansson, Marcus ($500,000 retained)
3.
Buyouts
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DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2020
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2021
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2022
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22$81,500,000$82,683,334$1,487,500$3,487,500-$1,183,334
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW, RW
NMC
UFA - 7
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$10,000,000$10,000,000
C
UFA - 6
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
LW, RW, C
UFA - 1
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$3,333,333$3,333,333
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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$8,437,500$8,437,500
RW
UFA - 1
$6,666,667$6,666,667
RW, LW
UFA - 4
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
C, LW
UFA - 2
$2,000,000$2,000,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, C
UFA - 3
$1,666,667$1,666,667
LW, C
UFA - 1
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
$950,000$950,000
LW, RW
UFA - 3
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,850,000$3M)
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$5,400,000$5,400,000
RD
UFA - 2
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
G
UFA - 1
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$3,500,000$3,500,000
RD
UFA - 1
$4,000,000$4,000,000
RD
UFA - 4
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$2,850,000$2,850,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$637,500$638K)
RD
RFA - 1
$1,500,000$1,500,000
G
UFA - 1
$750,000$750,000
RD
UFA - 2

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Jun. 21, 2020 at 10:10 a.m.
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the bottom 6 makes me want to puke
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Jun. 21, 2020 at 10:11 a.m.
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You can keep Johansson at that price
Jun. 21, 2020 at 10:14 a.m.
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Ugh this team unbelievably seems worse and additionally has left itself with only 8 million in cap space for 2021-2022 season in which we have to find a way to find a second pair dman, starting goalie and resign Dahlin and Jokiharju. Yikes
Jun. 21, 2020 at 10:16 a.m.
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You can keep Johansson at that price


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You can keep Johansson at that price


I would hope that we would unless Lauko becomes something he is not projected to be the Sabres lose that trade badly
Jun. 21, 2020 at 11:23 a.m.
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Again: Bruins dont want him. Rather just keep Bjork for cheaper and let him develop
Jun. 21, 2020 at 11:29 a.m.
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I would hope that we would unless Lauko becomes something he is not projected to be the Sabres lose that trade badly


He projects as a middle 6 forwards that plays a 200ft game
Jun. 21, 2020 at 11:36 a.m.
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The last thing Ottawa needs is another goalie. Their tandem next season will be Nilsson and Hogberg. Their AHL team has Gustavsson, Daccord, and Mandolese; and they have last year's 2nd round pick Mads Sogaard in the WHL.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 12:05 p.m.
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Quoting: ON3M4N
He projects as a middle 6 forwards that plays a 200ft game


So basically we are looking at a decent 4th line winger Bjork and then a mid third round pick that Inwould say best upon his start to his ahl career will be a bottom six winger in the nhl if he ever sticks for a solid proven middle six winger good for 35-50 points. I think I like to keep the proven commodity unless a trade that offers more upside comes available
Jun. 21, 2020 at 12:19 p.m.
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Quoting: Silkysmooth42
Again: Bruins dont want him. Rather just keep Bjork for cheaper and let him develop


Bjork will be 24 in 1.5 months and has played parts of seasons in the nhl about 100 games. He has basically been the same player since he originally came up with the team. Expecting him to develop into much more is not a likely outcome. Will likely produce between 25 and 30 points a year and offer a decent two way game. If you are expecting a 40 - 50 point player he has given no reason to believe that is what you will get
Jun. 21, 2020 at 12:32 p.m.
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Quoting: dzmets
So basically we are looking at a decent 4th line winger Bjork and then a mid third round pick that Inwould say best upon his start to his ahl career will be a bottom six winger in the nhl if he ever sticks for a solid proven middle six winger good for 35-50 points. I think I like to keep the proven commodity unless a trade that offers more upside comes available


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Bjork will be 24 in 1.5 months and has played parts of seasons in the nhl about 100 games. He has basically been the same player since he originally came up with the team. Expecting him to develop into much more is not a likely outcome. Will likely produce between 25 and 30 points a year and offer a decent two way game. If you are expecting a 40 - 50 point player he has given no reason to believe that is what you will get


You don't know him then.

Bjork missed 2 years due to shoulder injuries. Both times (before getting injured), he was used in the top6 as RW and in an offensive role. This year, he played most part of the year on the 3rd line. But he had to have a complete game. He played on the PK more than PP. And he was one of the best defensively (in the league) at some point.

So the " He has basically been the same player since he originally came up with the team. Expecting him to develop into much more is not a likely outcome. " is canceled.

Since he was drafted, he had some top6 potential but tbh he's more of a 2nd liner. He could play on the top/2nd line for some teams (with at least one elite player on that line) and produce 40 pts, that's the minimum.

You can disagree but playing Bjork on the 4th/thinking he's a 4th liner is underrating him and not using him properly. (Hope the Bruins don't make that mistake)
Jun. 21, 2020 at 12:52 p.m.
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So basically we are looking at a decent 4th line winger Bjork and then a mid third round pick that Inwould say best upon his start to his ahl career will be a bottom six winger in the nhl if he ever sticks for a solid proven middle six winger good for 35-50 points. I think I like to keep the proven commodity unless a trade that offers more upside comes available


Lol ah one of those, let me look at G/A/Pts and make my assumption on that. Bjork isn't a 4th liner, at worst he's a 3rd liner, but he has the skill set to be a quality 2nd liners that plays all 3-zones. Lauko was hurt for a good chunk of the year, between an injury in the AHL and then an injury within the first few minutes of WJC.

Its clear you know nothing about either player your speaking about.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:07 p.m.
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You don't know him then.

Bjork missed 2 years due to shoulder injuries. Both times (before getting injured), he was used in the top6 as RW and in an offensive role. This year, he played most part of the year on the 3rd line. But he had to have a complete game. He played on the PK more than PP. And he was one of the best defensively (in the league) at some point.

So the " He has basically been the same player since he originally came up with the team. Expecting him to develop into much more is not a likely outcome. " is canceled.

Since he was drafted, he had some top6 potential but tbh he's more of a 2nd liner. He could play on the top/2nd line for some teams (with at least one elite player on that line) and produce 40 pts, that's the minimum.

You can disagree but playing Bjork on the 4th/thinking he's a 4th liner is underrating him and not using him properly. (Hope the Bruins don't make that mistake)


How can you say that he will produce 40 points as a minimum when he has never done it. Certainly if given a bigger role he may produce more but if I am playing someone with an elite player on what 50 points minimum out of them otherwise that player is playing out of position. The same could be said of Johannson who had a 60 plus point season when playing with elite players in Washington. Since that point playing with lesser talent he has been more of a 40 - 50 point low end 2nd line to high end 3rd line player.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:19 p.m.
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You don't know him then.

Bjork missed 2 years due to shoulder injuries. Both times (before getting injured), he was used in the top6 as RW and in an offensive role. This year, he played most part of the year on the 3rd line. But he had to have a complete game. He played on the PK more than PP. And he was one of the best defensively (in the league) at some point.

So the " He has basically been the same player since he originally came up with the team. Expecting him to develop into much more is not a likely outcome. " is canceled.

Since he was drafted, he had some top6 potential but tbh he's more of a 2nd liner. He could play on the top/2nd line for some teams (with at least one elite player on that line) and produce 40 pts, that's the minimum.

You can disagree but playing Bjork on the 4th/thinking he's a 4th liner is underrating him and not using him properly. (Hope the Bruins don't make that mistake)


The two years being used as top 6 RW before getting injured were fails 33 point pace the first year and then under 20 point pace the second year. Not seeing where this great offensive upside has manifested itself at the nhl level.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:24 p.m.
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Lol ah one of those, let me look at G/A/Pts and make my assumption on that. Bjork isn't a 4th liner, at worst he's a 3rd liner, but he has the skill set to be a quality 2nd liners that plays all 3-zones. Lauko was hurt for a good chunk of the year, between an injury in the AHL and then an injury within the first few minutes of WJC.

Its clear you know nothing about either player your speaking about.


Clearly when both are 60 point players in a couple of years I can say man I wish the Sabres had acquired those guys. I am not quite sure with Bjork bursting with all of this upside that the Bruins would spend a first round pick on Kase from Anaheim to fill a role that he from what you state he is obviously perfect for.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:24 p.m.
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The two years being used as top 6 RW before getting injured were fails 33 point pace the first year and then under 20 point pace the second year. Not seeing where this great offensive upside has manifested itself at the nhl level.


First years and he is playing in a defensive system so
It's a matter of time, you will see
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:26 p.m.
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Clearly when both are 60 point players in a couple of years I can say man I wish the Sabres had acquired those guys. I am not quite sure with Bjork bursting with all of this upside that the Bruins would spend a first round pick on Kase from Anaheim to fill a role that he from what you state he is obviously perfect for.


Kase is better offensively (and the 1st was for to get rid of Backes' contract) and for whatever reason, the Bruins staff doesn't wanna move him(Bjork) in the top6.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:28 p.m.
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First years and he is playing in a defensive system so
It's a matter of time, you will see


Did not seem to hold back Pasta or Debrusk in the same system
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:31 p.m.
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Did not seem to hold back Pasta or Debrusk in the same system


Pastrnak is a superstar, that's different. And Bjork went from NCAA to NHL, unlike DeBrusk who played one year in the AHL. And, not the biggest amateur scout but I believe DeBrusk's game was more complete than Bjork when he became a regular. That's probably why it was easier for DeBrusk.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:33 p.m.
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Kase is better offensively (and the 1st was for to get rid of Backes' contract) and for whatever reason, the Bruins staff doesn't wanna move him(Bjork) in the top6.


I would imagine the reason the Bruins staff doesn't want him in the top 6 is that they want someone more productive in that role. I think they probably know better than you or I what type of player he is and what role suits him best. Kase is a nice player but no world beater. A low end second line player low end third line player like Johannson.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:40 p.m.
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I would imagine the reason the Bruins staff doesn't want him in the top 6 is that they want someone more productive in that role. I think they probably know better than you or I what type of player he is and what role suits him best. Kase is a nice player but no world beater. A low end second line player low end third line player like Johannson.


Sure, just playing Brett Ritchie 27 games and keeping him until mid January is head-scratching. Otherwise, they know what they do.

I'm still convinced Bjork would succeed in a top6 role. Kase is actually underrated (and I know not a lot people are high on him because he's never passed the 40 pts mark) but I think he can be a solid 2nd liner. We'll see.
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Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:56 p.m.
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Clearly when both are 60 point players in a couple of years I can say man I wish the Sabres had acquired those guys. I am not quite sure with Bjork bursting with all of this upside that the Bruins would spend a first round pick on Kase from Anaheim to fill a role that he from what you state he is obviously perfect for.


Well they were looking for a RS RW and Bjork is a LS wing. They also are trying to find someone to play with Krejci as DeBrusk-Coyke-Bjork played well as a trio. Again you have no clue what your talking about and basing your analysis off a few stats. Am I say both guys become 60pt players? No, but could they be 40+ winger aka what Mojo is ..yes, yes they can.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.
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Quoting: bhavikp27
Pastrnak is a superstar, that's different. And Bjork went from NCAA to NHL, unlike DeBrusk who played one year in the AHL. And, not the biggest amateur scout but I believe DeBrusk's game was more complete than Bjork when he became a regular. That's probably why it was easier for DeBrusk.


I will grant you Pasta is likely apples to oranges, however by 24 regardless of where they have developed (Europe, ahl, nhl) lmost every forward in the league has developed into the players they will ultimately be. Doesn't mean there is anything wrong with being a skilled bottom 6 player. There are lots of players like that all over the league. I would just say expecting any player at that age to show something they haven't is betting on a very low probability.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
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Well they were looking for a RS RW and Bjork is a LS wing. They also are trying to find someone to play with Krejci as DeBrusk-Coyke-Bjork played well as a trio. Again you have no clue what your talking about and basing your analysis off a few stats. Am I say both guys become 60pt players? No, but could they be 40+ winger aka what Mojo is ..yes, yes they can.


They could but more likely they won't. And 40 points is basically Mojos floor not his ceiling.
Jun. 21, 2020 at 7:14 p.m.
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Bjork will be 24 in 1.5 months and has played parts of seasons in the nhl about 100 games. He has basically been the same player since he originally came up with the team. Expecting him to develop into much more is not a likely outcome. Will likely produce between 25 and 30 points a year and offer a decent two way game. If you are expecting a 40 - 50 point player he has given no reason to believe that is what you will get


He came from college, and just cracked the roster full time. College player develop later. Your point is simply wrong
I am pumped for him to be a solid middle 6 guy (like MOJO), but id rather just keep Bjork (and so would the bruins)
Jun. 21, 2020 at 7:20 p.m.
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They could but more likely they won't. And 40 points is basically Mojos floor not his ceiling.


At 29 year old and his last 3 years of per game production, he's a 40pt winger. To expect him to suddenly become more is living in a fantasy land
 
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