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Enhancing the Sabres

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Team: 2020-21 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Sep. 4, 2020
Published: Sep. 4, 2020
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
6$6,000,000
3$3,500,000
3$2,850,000
2$2,250,000
1$874,125
1$874,125
2$850,000
1$700,000
1$700,000
1$700,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$750,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. Nylander, William
Additional Details:
Culture change - a new start for both players
TOR
  1. Reinhart, Sam [RFA Rights]
2.
BUF
  1. Cirelli, Anthony [RFA Rights]
  2. Coburn, Braydon
  3. Verhaeghe, Carter [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
Finally gaining that TOP6 C
TBL
  1. Thompson, Tage [RFA Rights]
  2. 2020 1st round pick (BUF)
3.
BUF
  1. Raanta, Antti
Additional Details:
The new 1G of this team
ARI
  1. Hutton, Carter
  2. Pilut, Lawrence [RFA Rights]
  3. 2020 2nd round pick (BUF)
4.
BUF
  1. Tuch, Alex
  2. 2022 5th round pick (BUF)
Additional Details:
Forward depth
VGK
  1. Lazar, Curtis [RFA Rights]
  2. Montour, Brandon [RFA Rights]
  3. 2021 2nd round pick (BUF)
5.
BUF
  1. Cogliano, Andrew
  2. 2021 2nd round pick (DAL)
  3. 2021 3rd round pick (DAL)
Additional Details:
Replenishing the lost picks and gaining some experience
DAL
  1. Johansson, Marcus ($900,000 retained)
  2. 2020 5th round pick (BUF)
  3. 2020 7th round pick (DAL)
6.
BUF
  1. Gauthier, Frédérik [RFA Rights]
TOR
  1. 2021 6th round pick (BUF)
Buyouts
Retained Salary Transactions
DRAFT YEARROUND 1ROUND 2ROUND 3ROUND 4ROUND 5ROUND 6ROUND 7
2020
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2021
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Logo of the BUF
2022
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$81,500,000$82,598,991$1,487,500$4,337,500-$1,098,991
Left WingCentreRight Wing
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Olofsson, Victor
$3,500,000$3,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Eichel, Jack
$10,000,000$10,000,000
C
UFA - 6
Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights
Tuch, Alex
$4,750,000$4,750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 6
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Skinner, Jeff
$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW, RW
NMC
UFA - 7
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Cozens, Dylan
$894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
C, LW
UFA - 3
Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Nylander, William
$6,962,366$6,962,366
RW, LW
UFA - 4
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Kahun, Dominik
$2,850,000$2,850,000
LW, RW, C
UFA - 1
Cirelli, Anthony
$6,000,000$6,000,000
C, LW
UFA - 3
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Mittelstadt, Casey
$874,125$874,125
LW, C
RFA - 1
Logo of the Dallas Stars
Cogliano, Andrew
$3,250,000$3,250,000
LW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Okposo, Kyle
$6,000,000$6,000,000
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
Gauthier, Frédérik
$700,000$700,000
C
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Dahlin, Rasmus
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,850,000$3M)
LD/RD
RFA - 1
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Ristolainen, Rasmus
$5,400,000$5,400,000
RD
UFA - 2
Logo of the Arizona Coyotes
Raanta, Antti
$4,250,000$4,250,000
G
UFA - 1
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
McCabe, Jake
$2,850,000$2,850,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Jokiharju, Henri
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$637,500$638K)
RD
RFA - 1
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Ullmark, Linus
$2,250,000$2,250,000
G
UFA - 1
Logo of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Coburn, Braydon
$1,700,000$1,700,000
LD
NTC
UFA - 1
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Miller, Colin
$3,875,000$3,875,000
RD
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
Borgen, William
$864,166$864,166
RD
RFA - 1
Verhaeghe, Carter
$850,000$850,000
LW
UFA - 2
Kühnhackl, Tom
$750,000$750,000
RW
UFA

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Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:20 p.m.
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Vegas isn’t making this trade. Tuch isn’t going to be moved
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:20 p.m.
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Delete this before Leafs fans see
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:21 p.m.
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Quoting: VGKNation702
Vegas isn’t making this trade. Tuch isn’t going to be moved


That's the likely scenario
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:21 p.m.
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Delete this before Leafs fans see


Is the Gauthier trade that offensive lol
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:21 p.m.
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That's the likely scenario


The contract is just too good when he plays like he can.
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Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:22 p.m.
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nylanders not getting traded to buffalo
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:22 p.m.
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Is the Gauthier trade that offensive lol


I was referring to the Nylander-Reinhart swap. Don't think Leafs fans will be on board with that
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:28 p.m.
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I was referring to the Nylander-Reinhart swap. Don't think Leafs fans will be on board with that


Yeah I knew that. I was playing sarcastic.
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:28 p.m.
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nylanders not getting traded to buffalo


Explicitly not to Buffalo or not getting traded at all?
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
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Explicitly not to Buffalo or not getting traded at all?


Explicitly not to Buffalo is a guarantee. Why would they trade one of their star players to a rival?

Not getting traded at all is up for debate. Apparently, there haven't been great offers for him, so it sounds like it's best to leave him off the table in any negotiations.
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
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double post
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:31 p.m.
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Quoting: mondo
double post


"Rival" indeed.
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:40 p.m.
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If the Leafs trade Willy, it's for a defenceman.
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:42 p.m.
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Why does Willy need a fresh start?
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Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:44 p.m.
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I dont really understand the culture change for Reinhart or Nylander. Didn't these 2 just have their best seasons ever? Why do they need a culture change?
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Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:47 p.m.
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Quoting: Ritzy
Why does Willy need a fresh start?


Quoting: Byrr
I dont really understand the culture change for Reinhart or Nylander. Didn't these 2 just have their best seasons ever? Why do they need a culture change?


Neither have won a single playoff series during their careers. It's a long shot, but I think a new start in a new environment could work wonders for both players' careers...
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:47 p.m.
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Quoting: redwingsfan04
Delete this before Leafs fans see


Quoting: redwingsfan04
I was referring to the Nylander-Reinhart swap. Don't think Leafs fans will be on board with that


Since when do any Wings care what a Leafs fan thinks
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:48 p.m.
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Quoting: Ritzy
Why does Willy need a fresh start?


Because somebody doesnt know what theyre yapping about....
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:49 p.m.
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Neither have won a single playoff series during their careers. It's a long shot, but I think a new start in a new environment could work wonders for both players' careers...


Nylander's game isn't really suffering, just some things to tweak come playoff time, which will come with age. So no, he doesn't need a culture change. Got plenty of that with a new coach.
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:51 p.m.
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Neither have won a single playoff series during their careers. It's a long shot, but I think a new start in a new environment could work wonders for both players' careers...


There is so much dumb crammed into your comments... Nylander is 4 years into a career and youre coming up with that silliness. Really really really bad logic and hockey knowledge there
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:55 p.m.
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There is so much dumb crammed into your comments... Nylander is 4 years into a career and youre coming up with that silliness. Really really really bad logic and hockey knowledge there


Okay then. Let me ask you this - is Reinhart a step down from Nylander in any way? I think they're pretty equal.
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:56 p.m.
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Nylander's game isn't really suffering, just some things to tweak come playoff time, which will come with age. So no, he doesn't need a culture change. Got plenty of that with a new coach.


It's not about suffering. It's about TOR and BUF trying something else to bring them success since their current approach hasn't really worked...
Sep. 4, 2020 at 5:59 p.m.
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It's not about suffering. It's about TOR and BUF trying something else to bring them success since their current approach hasn't really worked...


Buffalo may need to try something else. If the Leafs move Nylander then it'll be help for the back end. Other then that, would prefer to keep a 30 goal scorer with a good contract.
Sep. 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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Buffalo may need to try something else. If the Leafs move Nylander then it'll be help for the back end. Other then that, would prefer to keep a 30 goal scorer with a good contract.


Makes sense
Sep. 4, 2020 at 6:04 p.m.
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It's not about suffering. It's about TOR and BUF trying something else to bring them success since their current approach hasn't really worked...


Thats just the thing though. They have seen tremendous success in their current approach. They are both just coming off their best seasons ever. You are trying to use playoff series wins as a measure of an individual player and it simply doesn't work that way in a team game like hockey.
 
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