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The rebuild

Created by: justaBoss
Team: 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Mar. 2, 2021
Published: Mar. 2, 2021
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
Expansion draft

BUF protects
7F: Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Olofsson, Mittelstadt, Thompson, Lazar
3D: Dahlin, Ristolainen, Jokiharju
1G: Johansson

SLE picks: D Colin Miller
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
3$925,000
3$925,000
3$863,333
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
8$8,125,000
3$5,000,000
2$3,750,000
2$2,550,000
2$2,550,000
1$950,000
1$787,500
1$750,000
1$750,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
4$3,750,000
1$3,500,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. Connolly, Brett
  2. Denisenko, Grigori
  3. 2021 1st round pick (FLA)
FLA
    F Hall, Taylor ($4,000,000 retained)

    2020-21 Trade deadline deal
    2.
    BUF
    1. 2021 2nd round pick (PHI)
    2. 2022 5th round pick (PHI)
    PHI
      D Montour, Brandon
      F Sheahan, Riley

      2020-21 Trade deadline deal
      3.
      BUF
      1. Hållander, Filip
      2. 2021 2nd round pick (TOR)
      TOR
        F Staal, Eric ($1,625,000 retained)

        2020-21 Trade deadline deal
        4.
        BUF
        1. 2021 5th round pick (PHI)
        MTL
          F Rieder, Tobias

          2020-21 Trade deadline deal
          5.
          BUF
            Expansion draft pick
            FLA
            1. Miller, Colin
            Additional Details:
            To Seattle
            6.
            BUF
            1. Chytil, Filip [RFA Rights]
            2. Kakko, Kaapo
            3. Schneider, Braden [Reserve List]
            4. Strome, Ryan
            5. 2021 1st round pick (NYR)
            NYR
            1. Eichel, Jack
            2. Skinner, Jeff ($2,250,000 retained)
            Additional Details:
            2021 NHL Entry Draft blockbuster
            7.
            BUF
            1. Copp, Andrew [RFA Rights]
            2. Niku, Sami
            3. 2022 1st round pick (WPG)
            WPG
            1. Ristolainen, Rasmus
            2. Thompson, Tage
            3. 2022 3rd round pick (BUF)
            Additional Details:
            2021-22 offseason deal
            8.
            BUF
            1. Cousins, Nick
            2. 2022 2nd round pick (NSH)
            NSH
            1. Mittelstadt, Casey [RFA Rights]
            Additional Details:
            2021-22 offseason deal
            9.
            WSH
            1. Girgensons, Zemgus
            Additional Details:
            2021-22 offseason deal
            Buyouts
            Retained Salary Transactions
            DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
            2021
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            Logo of the TOR
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            Logo of the PHI
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            Logo of the BUF
            2022
            Logo of the BUF
            Logo of the WPG
            Logo of the BUF
            Logo of the NSH
            Logo of the BUF
            Logo of the PHI
            Logo of the BUF
            Logo of the BUF
            2023
            Logo of the BUF
            Logo of the BUF
            Logo of the BUF
            Logo of the BUF
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            Logo of the BUF
            ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
            23$81,500,000$63,379,749$113,916$4,432,500$18,120,251
            Left WingCentreRight Wing
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
            C, LW
            UFA - 2
            $2,550,000$2,550,000
            C, LW
            UFA - 2
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $8,125,000$8,125,000
            RW
            UFA - 3
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $3,050,000$3,050,000
            RW, LW
            UFA - 1
            Logo of the New York Rangers
            $4,500,000$4,500,000
            RW, C
            UFA - 1
            Logo of the New York Rangers
            $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,650,000$3M)
            RW
            RFA - 1
            Logo of the Florida Panthers
            $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
            LW, RW
            RFA - 2
            $3,750,000$3,750,000
            C, LW, RW
            UFA - 1
            Logo of the Florida Panthers
            $3,500,000$3,500,000
            RW, LW
            UFA - 2
            Logo of the Nashville Predators
            $1,500,000$1,500,000
            LW, C
            UFA - 1
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $6,000,000$6,000,000
            RW
            M-NTC
            UFA - 2
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $2,250,000$2,250,000
            C
            UFA - 1
            Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $5,000,000$5,000,000
            LD/RD
            UFA - 3
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $2,550,000$2,550,000
            RD
            RFA - 3
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $3,750,000$3,750,000
            G
            UFA - 4
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $3,500,000$3,500,000
            LD/RD
            UFA - 4
            Logo of the Washington Capitals
            $2,500,000$2,500,000
            RD
            UFA - 2
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $778,333$778,333 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
            G
            RFA - 1
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $889,166$889,166
            LD/RD
            RFA - 1
            Logo of the Winnipeg Jets
            $750,000$750,000
            LD/RD
            UFA - 1
            ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $950,000$950,000
            LW, C
            RFA - 2
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $800,000$800,000
            RW, C
            UFA - 1
            Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
            $787,500$787,500
            RD
            UFA - 2

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            Mar. 2, 2021 at 9:43 p.m.
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            Old pending ufa bottom 6ers dont get that kind of return unless youre gonna trade em to lou
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            Mar. 2, 2021 at 9:43 p.m.
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            Not getting a package like that from the Rangers while they take on 6 years of Skinner.
            Mar. 2, 2021 at 9:52 p.m.
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            Quoting: Shakabakes
            Not getting a package like that from the Rangers while they take on 6 years of Skinner.


            Not getting Eichel with a package like that without Skinner being involved. Works in two ways.

            Honestly though, imo best bet for BUF is to dump Skinner with Eichel, because no matter what they will be losing any trade where Eichel is involved. Even if it hinders his absolute value a bit, getting rid of that contract is a major bonus.

            On the other hand, knowing that wingers tend to succeed in NYR (Panarin being the latest example), Skinner at $6,75M could turn out a massive W if he can find his 40 goal game in a new environment. It's not uncalled for a player to start to bloom after getting the f*ck out of that disaster of an organisation. It happened with ROR, and also Bogosian turned into a solid shutdown D as well. It's a bit of a gamble.
            Mar. 2, 2021 at 9:54 p.m.
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            You know what would make this ****e team better. If we had chytil as our 1c.

            That should do it
            Mar. 2, 2021 at 10:02 p.m.
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            Quoting: RoyalBlueSabres
            You know what would make this ****e team better. If we had chytil as our 1c.

            That should do it


            Fwiw a top10 C in the league had no real impact.

            I don't think anything or anyone is capable of lifting that sinking ship out from the sea. It's a shipwreck for good until someone relocates it.
            Mar. 2, 2021 at 10:15 p.m.
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            Rangers ask you to meet in person just so they can laugh in your face
            Mar. 2, 2021 at 10:21 p.m.
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            Hall ain't worth all that
            Mar. 2, 2021 at 10:56 p.m.
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            Quoting: justaBoss
            Not getting Eichel with a package like that without Skinner being involved. Works in two ways.

            Honestly though, imo best bet for BUF is to dump Skinner with Eichel, because no matter what they will be losing any trade where Eichel is involved. Even if it hinders his absolute value a bit, getting rid of that contract is a major bonus.

            On the other hand, knowing that wingers tend to succeed in NYR (Panarin being the latest example), Skinner at $6,75M could turn out a massive W if he can find his 40 goal game in a new environment. It's not uncalled for a player to start to bloom after getting the f*ck out of that disaster of an organisation. It happened with ROR, and also Bogosian turned into a solid shutdown D as well. It's a bit of a gamble.


            Rangers aren't taking on all that salary. They already extended Kreider, when they probably shouldn't have. And they may have to cut Buchnevich loose soon, as it is. Can't make that salary work long term.

            Sabres aren't going to have any big Contracts taking up space once Eichel leaves (along with Hall, Risto, Montour, Miller and Staal soon). If anything, Skinner works to keep them above the Cap floor.

            They dealt with Okposo on the books for ages. Just going to have to do the same thing with Skinner.
            Mar. 2, 2021 at 11:06 p.m.
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            I'm gonna be honest here I'd have a hard time accepting the fact that Buffalo could get Kakko Or Lafrenière if you make them take Skinner. Even at 6.75 its a big question mark, 1 point in 16 games isn't something that really makes u get excited about a player and its not just this season, last season he was on pace for 36 points in 82 games. Idk how much of that was played with Eichel but unless Buffalo is retaining half I want nothing to do with him
            Mar. 2, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
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            Quoting: justaBoss
            Fwiw a top10 C in the league had no real impact.

            I don't think anything or anyone is capable of lifting that sinking ship out from the sea. It's a shipwreck for good until someone relocates it.


            I'm not 100% disagreeing with you. But trading eichel sets this team back so far. No matter the return and I don't trust this front office to make a decent trade so we're probably just gonna be bad forever
            Mar. 3, 2021 at 1:05 a.m.
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            Quoting: RoyalBlueSabres
            I'm not 100% disagreeing with you. But trading eichel sets this team back so far. No matter the return and I don't trust this front office to make a decent trade so we're probably just gonna be bad forever


            Exactly why I'd want them to move Skinner in that exchange.

            Quoting myself here from earlier

            Quoting: justaboss
            Honestly though, imo best bet for BUF is to dump Skinner with Eichel, because no matter what they will be losing any trade where Eichel is involved. Even if it hinders his absolute value a bit, getting rid of that contract is a major bonus.
            Mar. 3, 2021 at 1:25 a.m.
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            Habs decline
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            Mar. 3, 2021 at 3:18 a.m.
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            99% of the trades for Eichel are to the Rangers but I think a team that is always quiet yet sneaks in there at the end is Vegas.
            It's a summer trade anyways and Vegas has a way of making things work so that is my prediction.
            Mar. 3, 2021 at 3:22 a.m.
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            Quoting: Lenny54
            99% of the trades for Eichel are to the Rangers but I think a team that is always quiet yet sneaks in there at the end is Vegas.
            It's a summer trade anyways and Vegas has a way of making things work so that is my prediction.


            Not with their cap situation. It's a maxed out struggle.

            They sealed that deal after signing Petro.

            But I give you that Eichel to VGK is an interesting idea, since they truly need a 1C.
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            Mar. 3, 2021 at 3:34 a.m.
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            Quoting: justaBoss
            Not with their cap situation. It's a maxed out struggle.

            They sealed that deal after signing Petro.

            But I give you that Eichel to VGK is an interesting idea, since they truly need a 1C.


            It happens in the summer, if a roster player and the Sabres take the last year of MAF it won't be a problem cap wise. I'll try and work up a trade.
            Mar. 3, 2021 at 3:36 a.m.
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            Quoting: Lenny54
            It happens in the summer, if a roster player and the Sabres take the last year of MAF it won't be a problem cap wise. I'll try and work up a trade.


            Honestly the problem on that is that Fleury is the most likely option right now to win the Vezina.

            There's no real reason for a contending team to move their clear cut 1G.
            Mar. 3, 2021 at 3:40 a.m.
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            Quoting: justaBoss
            Honestly the problem on that is that Fleury is the most likely option right now to win the Vezina.

            There's no real reason for a contending team to move their clear cut 1G.


            It happens after this year is over...MAF isn't leading them on in the future...Eichel would.
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            Mar. 3, 2021 at 9:03 p.m.
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            Quoting: justaBoss
            Exactly why I'd want them to move Skinner in that exchange.

            Quoting myself here from earlier


            I mean if you're gonna lose an eichel trade I don't know if i understand doubling down and losing the trade even more
            Mar. 4, 2021 at 1:06 a.m.
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            Quoting: RoyalBlueSabres
            I mean if you're gonna lose an eichel trade I don't know if i understand doubling down and losing the trade even more


            Is there any scenario where BUF would win any trade involving Eichel? I don't think so.

            But getting rid of Skinner in the process...even small victory is still a victory.
            Mar. 4, 2021 at 7:24 a.m.
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            Quoting: justaBoss
            Is there any scenario where BUF would win any trade involving Eichel? I don't think so.

            But getting rid of Skinner in the process...even small victory is still a victory.


            But adding Skinner to Eichel is going to reduce what u are going to get from a team. If I'm the Rangers there is no chance ur getting Lafrenière or Kakko if they have to take Skinner
            Mar. 4, 2021 at 7:53 a.m.
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            Quoting: TheDime99
            But adding Skinner to Eichel is going to reduce what u are going to get from a team. If I'm the Rangers there is no chance ur getting Lafrenière or Kakko if they have to take Skinner


            I do think the difference between Eichel and Kakko justifies adding Skinner there, and some more.
            Mar. 4, 2021 at 8:38 a.m.
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            Quoting: justaBoss
            I do think the difference between Eichel and Kakko justifies adding Skinner there, and some more.


            Ok but then ur only gonna get some picks and a lower level prospect
            Mar. 4, 2021 at 8:57 a.m.
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            Quoting: TheDime99
            Ok but then ur only gonna get some picks and a lower level prospect


            Think it'd be top tier prospect, roster player to even out the cap, a good prospect and a first.

            Would this work if for instance BUF added Mittelstadt to the exchange.
            Mar. 4, 2021 at 10:22 a.m.
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            Quoting: justaBoss
            Think it'd be top tier prospect, roster player to even out the cap, a good prospect and a first.

            Would this work if for instance BUF added Mittelstadt to the exchange.


            As far as I know Mittelstadt hasn't done anything special and he has been given a lot of chances to shine in Buffalo but maybe along the lines of

            Ryan Strome
            Kaapo Kakko
            Zac Jones
            2021 1st Round Pick

            Jack Eichel
            Jeff Skinner (3M retained?)
            Casey Mittelstadt

            While it is an interesting idea I have a hard time not imagining Buffalo retaining half of Skinner, I'd throw in another 2nd round pick if they did though
            Mar. 4, 2021 at 10:27 a.m.
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            Quoting: TheDime99
            As far as I know Mittelstadt hasn't done anything special and he has been given a lot of chances to shine in Buffalo but maybe along the lines of

            Ryan Strome
            Kaapo Kakko
            Zac Jones
            2021 1st Round Pick

            Jack Eichel
            Jeff Skinner (3M retained?)
            Casey Mittelstadt

            While it is an interesting idea I have a hard time not imagining Buffalo retaining half of Skinner, I'd throw in another 2nd round pick if they did though


            Ehh, think BUF would be better off by just keeping Eichel and Skinner.

            Can't see them retaining no more than 25% of that contract. $2,25M for 7 years is a very hefty price wasted for nothing.
             
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