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Post-Expansion Pre-Draft

Created by: TagesMissedShots
Team: 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Jul. 18, 2021
Published: Jul. 18, 2021
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
Despite what the name may suggest, there is absolutely no need to rush into deals following the Seattle Expansion Draft. It has been the fall of Sabres' GMs over the past decade into making bad deals due to rushing into them. These would include the Murray Kane and O'Reilly deals and the infamous Botterill O'Reilly deal.

Will Borgen will not get picked in the expansion. The Sabres aren't going to let it happen (though it'd be Sabres like). They may give the Kraken some incentive to take Colin Miller or Kyle Okposo or so on and so forth. Ristolainen was the right person to protect, as Darren Dreger said teams were 'digging in' on him. If the Sabres believe that they can get a deal done for picks/prospects for Ristolainen, it is only smart business to keep him. This would be to avoid losing him for nothing.

No arranged lines

1(1)-Power
1(3)-Eklund
1(8)-Lysell
1(31)-Chayka
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Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,500,000
2$1,250,000
5$5,500,000
3$3,400,000
3$2,200,000
3$4,500,000
2$1,000,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
4$5,500,000
1$900,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. Comtois, Maxime [RFA Rights]
  2. Zegras, Trevor
  3. 2021 1st round pick (ANA)
Additional Details:
Ducks fans, I know, Zegras isn't for sale. Thats why there is a trade below that is my conservative trade. This was merely an idea. Please give me feedback on the trade
2.
BUF
  1. Dostal, Lukas
  2. Groulx, Benoit-Olivier
  3. Lundeström, Isac [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
Comtois
2021 1st Rd (3)

Conservative Trade
ANA
    Eichel
    3.
    BUF
    1. Kupari, Rasmus
    2. 2021 1st round pick (LAK)
    LAK
    1. Reinhart, Sam [RFA Rights]
    4.
    BUF
    1. Byron, Paul
    2. Kulak, Brett
    3. 2021 1st round pick (MTL)
    MTL
    1. Ristolainen, Rasmus
    Additional Details:
    Based on another ACGM
    5.
    BUF
    SEA
    1. Miller, Colin
    2. 2021 5th round pick (MTL)
    6.
    BUF
    1. 2021 5th round pick (SEA)
    Additional Details:
    anyone
    Buyouts
    Buried
    DraftRound 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
    23$81,500,000$59,399,749$113,916$2,045,000$22,100,251
    Left WingCentreRight Wing
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    $9,000,000$9,000,000
    LW, RW
    NMC
    UFA - 6
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    $1,400,000$1,400,000
    C
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $3,050,000$3,050,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
    C, LW
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $1,600,000$1,600,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $1,500,000$1,500,000
    LW, C
    RFA - 2
    Logo of the Anaheim Ducks
    $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
    C, LW
    RFA - 2
    Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
    $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$212,500$212K)
    C, LW, RW
    RFA - 2
    $1,000,000$1,000,000
    C, LW
    RFA - 1
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $2,200,000$2,200,000
    LW, C
    RFA - 3
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $925,000$925,000
    C, LW
    RFA - 1
    $4,500,000$4,500,000
    LW
    RFA - 2
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $3,400,000$3,400,000
    RD
    RFA - 3
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $5,500,000$5,500,000
    LD/RD
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $1,250,000$1,250,000
    RD
    UFA - 2
    $900,000$900,000
    RD
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Anaheim Ducks
    $822,500$822,500 (Performance Bonus$132,500$132K)
    G
    RFA - 2
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $925,000$925,000
    LD
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $5,500,000$5,500,000
    G
    UFA - 4
    Logo of the Montreal Canadiens
    $925,000$925,000
    LD/RD
    UFA - 1
    ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $6,000,000$6,000,000
    RW
    M-NTC
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
    $889,166$889,166
    LD/RD
    RFA - 1
    Logo of the Montreal Canadiens
    $3,400,000$3,400,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 2

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    Jul. 18, 2021 at 7:47 p.m.
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    we arent getting a first for risto
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    Jul. 18, 2021 at 7:48 p.m.
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    That's a pretty large overpayment for Risto IMO
    Jul. 18, 2021 at 7:50 p.m.
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    Quoting: Stripes77
    That's a pretty large overpayment for Risto IMO


    If that is on the table, and we haven't accepted that, I am gonna drive adams to the airport and trade him for Oli
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    Jul. 18, 2021 at 7:50 p.m.
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    Quoting: OrganizedConfusion55
    we arent getting a first for risto


    Quoting: Stripes77
    That's a pretty large overpayment for Risto IMO


    I'm not op and not saying I agree with the post but I presume part of the logic is the Byron dump cost. I think with Weber retiring though Habs don't need the cap so doesn't really make sense
    Jul. 18, 2021 at 7:54 p.m.
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    As neither a ducks nor a Sabres fan, Zegras is not in Eichel's league.

    In his draft plus one he had 36 points in 33 GP
    Eichel on the other hand a year earlier in draft minus 1 had 71 points in 40 gp (note they were both in hockey east of NCAA)

    In draft plus 2 zegras had a respectable 13 pts in 24 GP
    Eichel had 57 points in 61 GP

    Zegras is a good player and a good prospect. But he's one of those guys who was just young enough to be able to play at the WJC at draft plus 2 and dominate and it made people think he's a superstar prospect instead of just a really good one. Reminds me of Brayden Schenn way back when
    Jul. 18, 2021 at 7:59 p.m.
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    Quoting: OrganizedConfusion55
    we arent getting a first for risto


    It was entirely taken from a MTL fan, I thought it was an overpay myself, but at the time they liked it so I followed.
    Jul. 18, 2021 at 8:08 p.m.
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    So of course all you will be getting is comments that this does not work.... no way they will trade those players.... blah blah blah.

    As is customary I will provide my feedback but also give suggestions if I do not agree with what you are selling.

    First off you are spot on that the best things GM Adams can do is do nothing right now as it stands with Eichel. Yes it would be great if he was able to get that Ducks first round pick and he could go Eklund/Wallstedt..... there is no gun to his head.... he has stated what he wants and he should just sit chilly..... Allow Eichel to get back on the ice and then in November/December see what the market is,..... Eichel will cost the acquiring team about $8,000,000 at that point in the season so more teams will be able to absorb his salary.... I also believe that GM Adams will be willing to retain 20-25% of Eichel's salary to improve the overall return.

    I am not buying that teams are stating they will not move Zegras in an Eichel deal.... or Byfield.... or this guy.... we all know (Leaf Fan will never admit it) that if a GM can land a top tier talent like Eichel you will be willing to part with your top prospect...... so all of those top prospects are in play.

    Therefore I do not think you should have a conservative trade for Eichel.

    In relation to Risto I think that return is too strong for him. I think you take Byron out of the deal and retain 50% on Risto and a mid round pick back to Montreal and then that deal is probably good to go.

    I am probably in the minority here but I think that Reinhart is worth more than what you are getting from LAK. I think the return is reasonable but I do believe Adams could squeeze a bit more.

    If Adams will have to sweeten the deal for his buddy Ron Francis for Seattle to take a certain player I say that player should be Eakin not Miller. Miller is very serviceable and will be worth something in a trade at the deadline. Eakin takes up a spot for one of the young pups. Miller can be a mentor for the young Dmen.

    Who do you think Adams takes at #1?

    I say it will be Eklund.
    Jul. 18, 2021 at 8:10 p.m.
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    As a Habs fan If you send back a 2021 2nd or 2022 3rd (similar value picks) I would have no problem doing the above package since our pick is almost as late in the 1st round as it can be lol.
    Jul. 18, 2021 at 8:16 p.m.
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    Quoting: wagsnags
    So of course all you will be getting is comments that this does not work.... no way they will trade those players.... blah blah blah.

    As is customary I will provide my feedback but also give suggestions if I do not agree with what you are selling.

    First off you are spot on that the best things GM Adams can do is do nothing right now as it stands with Eichel. Yes it would be great if he was able to get that Ducks first round pick and he could go Eklund/Wallstedt..... there is no gun to his head.... he has stated what he wants and he should just sit chilly..... Allow Eichel to get back on the ice and then in November/December see what the market is,..... Eichel will cost the acquiring team about $8,000,000 at that point in the season so more teams will be able to absorb his salary.... I also believe that GM Adams will be willing to retain 20-25% of Eichel's salary to improve the overall return.

    I am not buying that teams are stating they will not move Zegras in an Eichel deal.... or Byfield.... or this guy.... we all know (Leaf Fan will never admit it) that if a GM can land a top tier talent like Eichel you will be willing to part with your top prospect...... so all of those top prospects are in play.

    Therefore I do not think you should have a conservative trade for Eichel.

    In relation to Risto I think that return is too strong for him. I think you take Byron out of the deal and retain 50% on Risto and a mid round pick back to Montreal and then that deal is probably good to go.

    I am probably in the minority here but I think that Reinhart is worth more than what you are getting from LAK. I think the return is reasonable but I do believe Adams could squeeze a bit more.

    If Adams will have to sweeten the deal for his buddy Ron Francis for Seattle to take a certain player I say that player should be Eakin not Miller. Miller is very serviceable and will be worth something in a trade at the deadline. Eakin takes up a spot for one of the young pups. Miller can be a mentor for the young Dmen.

    Who do you think Adams takes at #1?

    I say it will be Eklund.


    Interesting perspective and good feedback. I appreciate it. I think it is going to go up until draft day for the Sabres to truly make a decision on Power/Eklund.
    Jul. 18, 2021 at 8:29 p.m.
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    Ducks don’t do either of those lmao
    Jul. 18, 2021 at 9:28 p.m.
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    Quoting: OrganizedConfusion55
    we arent getting a first for risto


    You might as a cap dump from Montreal
    Jul. 19, 2021 at 10:33 a.m.
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    Quoting: joesunsunjoe
    You might as a cap dump from Montreal


    If Buffalo could, I would wager Risto would have been moved already.
     
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