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This is What Melody Martin thinks of the Taylor Hall trade

Created by: sensonfire
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 12, 2021
Published: Apr. 12, 2021
Team: 2020-21 Buffalo Sabres
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The Buffalo Sabres Trade Taylor Hall To Boston For Essentially Nothing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qay3-TQa87w

I think she's being a bit harsh, but what can you do?

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Trades
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BUF
  1. Bjork, Anders
  2. 2021 2nd round pick (BOS)
BOS
  1. Hall, Taylor ($4,000,000 retained)
  2. Lazar, Curtis
Buyouts
  • Cody Hodgson: $791,667
  • Christian Ehrhoff: $0
Retained Salary Transactions
  • Taylor Hall: $4,000,000 (100%)
  • Eric Staal: $1,625,000 (50%)
  • Taylor Hall: $4,000,000 (50%)
DRAFT YEARROUND 1ROUND 2ROUND 3ROUND 4ROUND 5ROUND 6ROUND 7
2021
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2022
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2023
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$81,500,000$78,545,791$1,487,500$4,337,500$2,954,209
Left WingCenterRight Wing
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Skinner, Jeff
$9,000,000
LW, RW
NMC
UFA - 7
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Reinhart, Sam
$5,200,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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Olofsson, Victor
$3,050,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
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Bjork, Anders
$1,600,000
LW, RW
RFA - 3
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Mittelstadt, Casey
$874,125
C
RFA - 1
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Thompson, Tage
$1,400,000
C, RW
RFA - 3
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Asplund, Rasmus
$845,000
LW, RW
RFA - 1
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Cozens, Dylan
$894,167
C, LW
RFA - 3
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Okposo, Kyle
$6,000,000
RW
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UFA - 3
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Ruotsalainen, Arttu
$925,000
C, LW
RFA - 2
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Eakin, Cody
$2,250,000
C
UFA - 2
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Rieder, Tobias
$700,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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Bryson, Jacob
$889,166
LD/RD
RFA - 2
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Ristolainen, Rasmus
$5,400,000
RD
UFA - 2
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Ullmark, Linus
$2,600,000
G
UFA - 1
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Dahlin, Rasmus
$925,000
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RFA - 1
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Jokiharju, Henri
$925,000
RD
RFA - 1
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Tokarski, Dustin
$725,000
G
UFA - 2
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Irwin, Matt
$700,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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Miller, Colin
$3,875,000
RD
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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Sheahan, Riley
$700,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
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Eichel, Jack
$10,000,000
C
UFA - 6
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Girgensons, Zemgus
$2,200,000
C, LW
UFA - 3
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Caggiula, Drake
$700,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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McCabe, Jake
$2,850,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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Hutton, Carter
$2,750,000
G
UFA - 1
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Borgen, William
$864,166
RD
RFA - 1
Taxi Squad
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Houser, Michael
$700,000 ($0)
G
UFA - 1
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Dea, Jean-Sébastien
$700,000 ($0)
C
UFA - 1
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Smith, C.J.
$700,000 ($0)
LW
UFA - 1
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Davidson, Brandon
$700,000 ($0)
LD
UFA - 1

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Apr. 12, 2021 at 8:02 a.m.
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JmoneyTalk
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Bjork > Lazar
2nd > nothing
Win
Apr. 12, 2021 at 8:06 a.m.
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I heard TSN said that too
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 8:12 a.m.
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When Bruins and Devils were discussing a Palmieri deal at the 2020 deadline, Bjork was the main piece the Devils were asking for (+pick and prospect).
Bruins wanted to send Heinen and add Backes, which is why deal never happened.

(I believe....Devils wanted Bjork, Axel Andersson and 1st. Bruins wanted to send Heinen, Backes, Andersson and 1st. Devils declined, Boston went elsewhere)

Some GMs could see Bjork in bigger role.
Will be interesting to see what he does in Buffalo.

(could always flip him to NJD since Fitzy is known to have been high on Bjork)
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 8:44 a.m.
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This trade STINKS for Buffalo. i rather have Lazar, cheaper and grittier, good PK and face off guy. If Buffalo retained half they should of at least gotten another pick back. Hall and Lazar for Bjork and 2 2nds. Trade just has no real value to it for Buffalo
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:06 a.m.
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2nd/Bjork for Lazar and a cap dump.
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:26 a.m.
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Why would anyone care what Melody Martin thinks of this trade. Granato also coached Bjork in the USDP, so I guess they're banking on something there and maybe that means they're thinking of Granato as more than a interim coach
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:41 a.m.
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Quoting: Shibbal18
Why would anyone care what Melody Martin thinks of this trade. Granato also coached Bjork in the USDP, so I guess they're banking on something there and maybe that means they're thinking of Granato as more than a interim coach


Any news on rutherford?
Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:42 a.m.
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Quoting: Shibbal18
Why would anyone care what Melody Martin thinks of this trade. Granato also coached Bjork in the USDP, so I guess they're banking on something there and maybe that means they're thinking of Granato as more than a interim coach


She would run the Sabres better than the Pegulas IMO.

That's why wink
Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:44 a.m.
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Quoting: sensonfire
She would run the Sabres better than the Pegulas IMO.

That's why wink


Thats not saying much tears of joy tears of joy tears of joy tears of joy
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:50 a.m.
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Quoting: sabres89
Any news on rutherford?


Last I heard is that he may be under contract with Pitt still or have a no compete clause, so he cant get hired anywhere till July
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:50 a.m.
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Quoting: Mwasylko34
This trade STINKS for Buffalo. i rather have Lazar, cheaper and grittier, good PK and face off guy. If Buffalo retained half they should of at least gotten another pick back. Hall and Lazar for Bjork and 2 2nds. Trade just has no real value to it for Buffalo


I thought there was a fair chance we would not get a first, the market is the market and all that. However seeing that at least 3 other players returned firsts, it looks like a pretty big fail. I guess the big question is with bjork, the first thing i saw was from a boston beat writer who said bjork is garbage- too soft for 4th line, not talented enough for 3rd, and he makes 1.6m per for 2 more years. I just saw somebody from new jersey suggesting that their gm loves him, and that he might be something more. Granato has experience with him, which is fine, i guess, if granato as the interim first time nhl coach gets a say in player moves.
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:53 a.m.
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Last I heard is that he may be under contract with Pitt still or have a no compete clause, so he cant get hired anywhere till July


I was wondering if the holdup was the non-interference from owners clause he was asking for. Which would be great, especially if there is any kind of major overhaul in the works.
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 10:11 a.m.
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Quoting: JmoneyTalk
Bjork > Lazar
2nd > nothing
Win


Bjork is horrible man.
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Apr. 12, 2021 at 10:35 a.m.
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Quoting: sabres89
I thought there was a fair chance we would not get a first, the market is the market and all that. However seeing that at least 3 other players returned firsts, it looks like a pretty big fail. I guess the big question is with bjork, the first thing i saw was from a boston beat writer who said bjork is garbage- too soft for 4th line, not talented enough for 3rd, and he makes 1.6m per for 2 more years. I just saw somebody from new jersey suggesting that their gm loves him, and that he might be something more. Granato has experience with him, which is fine, i guess, if granato as the interim first time nhl coach gets a say in player moves.


Lets hope either Seattle takes Bjork maybe or we can possibly flip or he turns into a 35-40 point player and i can be ok with that. I was just hoping at least another 2nd round pick or another or prospect. Just feels like buffalo got fleeced
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