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If the Sabres resign Kulikov!!!+ New line combo's

Created by: Zach
Team: 2017-18 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Mar. 26, 2017
Published: Mar. 27, 2017
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Description
Sabres roll 3 lines, with all 3 having 2 big scoring threats, the 4th line is a good shutdown line and in a couple of years it will be Carrier - Asplund - Pu.

Makar will be ready to take Bogosian's spot on defense after a season or two of development, and Petersen will be ready to take Ullmark's spot in a season or two as well.

Our prospect pool still includes the following
Justin Bailey
Hudson Fasching
Brendan Guhle
Brandon Hagel
Eric Cornel
Casey Nelson
Cal Petersen
Plus any other 2017 draft picks
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$4,000,000
1$2,250,000
2$925,000
2$950,000
2$850,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$3,500,000
1$2,500,000
Petersen, Cal
3$925,000
Antipin, Viktor
3$925,000
Asplund, Rasmus
3$925,000
Pu, Cliff
3$925,000
Makar, Cale
3$925,000
1$800,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. Vatanen, Sami
ANA
    Zemgus Girgensons
    Johan Larsson
    2017 2nd round pick (MIN)
    2.
    BUF
      Lost in expansion draft
      VGK
      1. Moulson, Matt
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      2017 3rd round pick (WSH)
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      ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
      23$75,000,000$55,242,857$0$5,642,500$19,757,143
      Left WingCentreRight Wing
      Nylander, Alexander
      $894,166$894,166
      RW, LW
      RFA - 4
      Eichel, Jack
      $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,850,000$3M)
      C
      UFA - 1
      Gionta, Brian
      $2,500,000$2,500,000
      RW
      UFA - 1
      Ennis, Tyler
      $4,600,000$4,600,000
      LW, RW
      UFA - 2
      O'Reilly, Ryan
      $1,875,000$1,875,000
      C
      UFA - 6
      Okposo, Kyle
      $6,000,000$6,000,000
      RW
      NMC
      UFA - 6
      Kane, Evander
      $5,250,000$5,250,000
      LW, RW
      UFA - 1
      Reinhart, Sam
      $894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$2,650,000$3M)
      RW
      UFA - 1
      Baptiste, Nicholas
      $718,333$718,333 (Performance Bonus$60,000$60K)
      RW
      UFA - 1
      Carrier, William
      $689,167$689,167 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
      LW
      UFA - 1
      Rodrigues, Evan
      $925,000$925,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 2
      Foligno, Marcus
      $2,250,000$2,250,000
      RW, LW
      UFA - 4
      Deslauriers, Nicolas
      $775,000$775,000
      LW, RW
      UFA - 1
      Grant, Derek
      $800,000$800,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 1
      Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
      McCabe, Jake
      $1,600,000$1,600,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 2
      Ristolainen, Rasmus
      $5,400,000$5,400,000
      RD
      UFA - 5
      Antipin, Viktor
      $925,000$925,000
      Vatanen, Sami
      $2,437,500$2,437,500
      LD/RD
      UFA - 3
      Lehner, Robin
      $4,000,000$4,000,000
      G
      UFA - 1
      Kulikov, Dmitry
      $3,500,000$3,500,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 3
      Bogosian, Zach
      $5,142,857$5,142,857
      RD
      UFA - 3
      Ullmark, Linus
      $950,000$950,000
      G
      UFA - 2
      Austin, Brady
      $850,000$850,000
      LD
      UFA

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      Mar. 27, 2017 at 1:26 p.m.
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      mike1519
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      Petersens people have stated numerous times he is not going to sign with the Sabres and that he would go the free agent route. Grant is not worth 500,000. He can't score in NHL. Nylander has struggled so much he needs another full season in AHL.
      Mar. 27, 2017 at 1:28 p.m.
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      mikeyscav
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      I've seen reports Kulikov is miserable in Buffalo and waiting for the horrid injury-riddled season to be over. I think the deal you signed him to is what he will be getting though. Antipin I think is young enough to sign a similar deal to Panarins first at 925K for two years and performance bonuses. And Vatanen will need a bigger piece going Anaheims way then that. Kane for Vatanen is what I would think
      Mar. 27, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.
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      mikeyscav
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      Quoting: mike1519
      Petersens people have stated numerous times he is not going to sign with the Sabres and that he would go the free agent route. Grant is not worth 500,000. He can't score in NHL. Nylander has struggled so much he needs another full season in AHL.
      where are these "sources" you speak of regarding Petersen? It's still up in the air what Petersen will be doing but I see it likely Buffalo will be a top option. Easily could be starter on a championship caliber team in 3-4 years
      Mar. 27, 2017 at 2:08 p.m.
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      Quoting: mike1519
      Petersens people have stated numerous times he is not going to sign with the Sabres and that he would go the free agent route. Grant is not worth 500,000. He can't score in NHL. Nylander has struggled so much he needs another full season in AHL.


      I've never seen anything about Petersen not wanting to sign with the Sabres.
      Mar. 27, 2017 at 2:16 p.m.
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      Zach
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      What do people think of the line combo's?
      Mar. 28, 2017 at 9:47 a.m.
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      mike1519
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      Petersen going free agent has been reported in the Boston Globe, Notre Dame TV and Notre Dame Radio. It sucks but its hard to sign guys when your team has a loser reputation.
      Mar. 28, 2017 at 3:16 p.m.
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      Quoting: mike1519
      Petersen going free agent has been reported in the Boston Globe, Notre Dame TV and Notre Dame Radio. It sucks but its hard to sign guys when your team has a loser reputation.


      Can you provide a link to the info from Boston Globe? I couldn't find it online. Who was the source on Notre Dame TV/Radio? Is it just random speculation and conjecture or is it, as you said, "his people"? Who are his people?
      Mar. 28, 2017 at 3:54 p.m.
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      Quoting: Zach
      What do people think of the line combo's?


      I'd go with -
      L1: Kane - Eichel - Reinhart
      L2: Nylander - O'Reilly - Okposo
      L3: Foligno - Ennis - Baptiste
      L4: Carrier - Rodrigues - Gionta
      Mar. 28, 2017 at 4:52 p.m.
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      Quoting: mike1519
      Petersen going free agent has been reported in the Boston Globe, Notre Dame TV and Notre Dame Radio. It sucks but its hard to sign guys when your team has a loser reputation.


      Unless there's a link somewhere online, it didn't happen. laugh

      Agents rarely go public about not resigning with a team to never not give themselves that option if ever they need it.

      I highly doubt these so called reports but will reserve reservations if proven otherwise.
       
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