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Created by: NeedTheCleanser
Team: 2022-23 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 18, 2022
Published: Apr. 18, 2022
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
The Sabres are moving in a direction where they don’t have superstar forwards, but are rather driven by the backend and a deep two way forward group.

Cirelli would be a great fit, and TB may want to recoup assets before not being able to afford him next offseason. Deal comes with a 7x7.5 extension for AC
Free Agent Signings
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4$4,750,000
2$1,300,000
2$1,000,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,500,000
2$4,850,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. Cirelli, Anthony
  2. 2022 5th round pick (TBL)
TBL
  1. Johnson, Ryan [Reserve List]
  2. Mittelstadt, Casey
  3. 2022 1st round pick (VGK)
2.
BUF
  1. Petry, Jeff
  2. 2023 3rd round pick (MTL)
MTL
  1. 2023 2nd round pick (PHI)
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2022
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2023
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2024
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$82,500,000$61,678,750$0$3,120,000$20,821,250
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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Skinner, Jeff
$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW, RW
NMC
UFA - 5
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Thompson, Tage
$1,400,000$1,400,000
C
UFA - 1
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Tuch, Alex
$4,750,000$4,750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 4
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Asplund, Rasmus
$825,000$825,000
LW, C
RFA - 1
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Cirelli, Anthony
$4,800,000$4,800,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
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Waivers ExemptQuinn, Jack
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RW, LW
RFA - 3
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Krebs, Peyton
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$412,500$412K)
C, LW
RFA - 2
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Cozens, Dylan
$894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
C, LW
UFA - 1
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Olofsson, Victor
$4,750,000$4,750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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Peterka, John-Jason
$855,833$855,833 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
LW, RW
RFA - 3
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Girgensons, Zemgus
$2,200,000$2,200,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
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Okposo, Kyle
$6,000,000$6,000,000
RW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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Samuelsson, Mattias
$925,000$925,000
LD
UFA - 1
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Dahlin, Rasmus
$6,000,000$6,000,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
Holtby, Braden
$4,850,000$4,850,000
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UFA
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Power, Owen
$916,667$916,667 (Performance Bonus$925,000$925K)
LD/RD
UFA - 2
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Jokiharju, Henri
$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
RFA - 2
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Luukkonen, Ukko-Pekka
$1,000,000$1,000,000
G
RFA - 2
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Bryson, Jacob
$1,300,000$1,300,000
LD/RD
RFA - 2
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Petry, Jeff
$2,343,750$2,343,750
RD
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 3
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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Bjork, Anders
$1,600,000$1,600,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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Fitzgerald, Casey
$750,000$750,000
RD
UFA - 1
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Pysyk, Mark
$1,500,000$1,500,000
RD
UFA - 1

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Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:08 a.m.
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sabres89
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A deep two-way forward group?
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Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:10 a.m.
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NeedTheCleanser
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Quoting: sabres89
A deep two-way forward group?


I think that forward group is pretty deep. You disagree?
Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:11 a.m.
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I like the Cirelli fit.
Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:11 a.m.
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BuFfaLOFaN
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Quoting: NeedTheCleanser
I think that forward group is pretty deep. You disagree?


It's deap, not very 2 way. There is some but a lot are offensively minded more.
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Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:13 a.m.
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Lenny7
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I don't know, it's probably a reasonable enough package for a guy like Cirelli, but something tells me that Tampa doesn't give two f**k's about picks or prospects. Honestly, I don't think they'll have an issue re-signing him anyway. $21-ish mill that summer to re-sign him, Sergachev and Cernak, and then fill in the other holes.

Plus, the idea of Tampa trading Cirelli in their own division to (eventually) run into him in the playoffs seems like a less than ideal plan.
Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:37 a.m.
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People act like Jeff Petry is regressing but no he isn’t. Everyone was bad under Dom Ducharme and he has bounce back since he is gone. Petry is way better than Samuelsson Joker and Power (right now). Dahlin-Joker Power-Petry Samuelsson-Bryson&orPysyk(resigned) is better
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Apr. 18, 2022 at 12:50 p.m.
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Quoting: NeedTheCleanser
I think that forward group is pretty deep. You disagree?


Deep, sure. Two-way, not so sure. You make a good case for acquiring a young two way center like cirelli though.
Apr. 18, 2022 at 1:56 p.m.
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Deep, sure. Two-way, not so sure. You make a good case for acquiring a young two way center like cirelli though.


I think the Sabres already have a Cirelli type player in Cozens, no need to trade for him and spend the extra money. I believe Mitts could be traded though.
Apr. 18, 2022 at 3:38 p.m.
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Deep, sure. Two-way, not so sure. You make a good case for acquiring a young two way center like cirelli though.


Cozens Asplund Tuch Okposo Are all nice two way players
 
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