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Team: 2022-23 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 23, 2022
Published: Apr. 23, 2022
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Free Agent Signings
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2$750,000
2$1,475,000
2$1,050,000
2$1,050,000
3$3,050,000
2$950,000
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2$8,500,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
1$1,000,000
1$900,000
1$900,000
Trades
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CHI
  1. Mittelstadt, Casey
  2. 2022 1st round pick (FLA)
2.
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2022
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2023
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23$82,500,000$66,251,667$0$3,120,000$16,248,333
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW, RW
NMC
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$1,400,000$1,400,000
C
UFA - 1
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$4,750,000$4,750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 4
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$825,000$825,000
LW, C
RFA - 1
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$894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
C, LW
UFA - 1
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$3,050,000$3,050,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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$855,833$855,833 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
LW, RW
RFA - 3
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$412,500$412K)
C, LW
RFA - 2
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RW, LW
RFA - 3
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
RW
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UFA - 1
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$1,050,000$1,050,000
LW
RFA - 1
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$2,200,000$2,200,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
$8,500,000$8,500,000
G
UFA - 5
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$925,000$925,000
LD
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
RFA - 2
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$1,050,000$1,050,000
G
RFA - 2
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$916,667$916,667 (Performance Bonus$925,000$925K)
LD/RD
UFA - 2
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$4,400,000$4,400,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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$1,475,000$1,475,000
LD/RD
RFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$750,000$750,000
RD
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C, RW
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$900,000$900,000
C, RW
UFA - 1

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Apr. 23, 2022 at 4:07 p.m.
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To be honest, I don't feel like wasting resources on Murphy anymore. Mitts looks decent. We probably need a vet RD, but it's better to sign him with UFA or find a cheap trade. Obviously priority will be given to Dahlin and Jokiharju.
Apr. 23, 2022 at 4:11 p.m.
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Olofsson will be signed for something 5x4,5 AAV or trade. No way he resigns for less that current cap hit.
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Apr. 23, 2022 at 4:16 p.m.
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Quoting: Fjordy
To be honest, I don't feel like wasting resources on Murphy anymore. Mitts looks decent. We probably need a vet RD, but it's better to sign him with UFA or find a cheap trade. Obviously priority will be given to Dahlin and Jokiharju.


I dont even see a spot for mitts so even if hes redundant id rather grab a decent rd for their 3rd pair to push their d over the top
Apr. 23, 2022 at 4:35 p.m.
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I dont even see a spot for mitts so even if hes redundant id rather grab a decent rd for their 3rd pair to push their d over the top


U really think a guy you’re putting on the 3rd pair worth what you’re giving up for him?

Even if Murphy is worth that much,
you’re still overpaying for the role you’re putting him in

And i don’t think he’s worth that much to begin with
Apr. 23, 2022 at 4:37 p.m.
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I dont even see a spot for mitts so even if hes redundant id rather grab a decent rd for their 3rd pair to push their d over the top


Mitts could quite easily slot somewhere in the “top9” and Asplund would fit perfectly on the defensive line with Okposo & Girgs
Apr. 23, 2022 at 4:39 p.m.
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Quoting: Buffalove
U really think a guy you’re putting on the 3rd pair worth what you’re giving up for him?

Even if Murphy is worth that much,
you’re still overpaying for the role you’re putting him in

And i don’t think he’s worth that much to begin with


I dont think mitts is worth much too so yeah. Sabres roll lines, injuries, its worth the insurance
Apr. 23, 2022 at 4:40 p.m.
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Quoting: Buffalove
U really think a guy you’re putting on the 3rd pair worth what you’re giving up for him?

Even if Murphy is worth that much,
you’re still overpaying for the role you’re putting him in

And i don’t think he’s worth that much to begin with


Murphy should be on the top pair. I would do:

Dahlin-Murphy
Power- UFA RD (Lybushkin?)
Bryson-Jokiharju
Samuelson

At least if BUF wants to have a decent defense that's what I would do. Murphy would bring out the best in Dahlin in my opinion by being that stay at home guy while Dahlin really opens up his offensive game. Or a good pairing for Power to learn the ropes from if that's what you prefer. Murphy should be playing top pair minutes on this defnese though second to only Dahlin
Apr. 23, 2022 at 4:42 p.m.
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Hawks probably pass here. I would say it's one piece short. Mitts isn't worth a ton but maybe the hawks take the chance on him. That 1st will be 28-32 in all likelihood. One more medium piece could tip the scales though, even like a 3rd
Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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Quoting: Wadejos123
Murphy should be on the top pair. I would do:

Dahlin-Murphy
Power- UFA RD (Lybushkin?)
Bryson-Jokiharju
Samuelson

At least if BUF wants to have a decent defense that's what I would do. Murphy would bring out the best in Dahlin in my opinion by being that stay at home guy while Dahlin really opens up his offensive game. Or a good pairing for Power to learn the ropes from if that's what you prefer. Murphy should be playing top pair minutes on this defnese though second to only Dahlin


Samuelsson is already better than Bryson. Power and Jokiharju have been well together also. Dahlin also stated he likes playing on the right, at least when on offense
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Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:19 p.m.
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If you grab Murphy, you play him in your top 4. He probably beats out Joki defensively but if Joki and Dahlin have good chemistry you throw Murphy on the second pairing. Otherwise there is no point in getting him, especially at that price. Plus i'm pretty sure Murphy wouldn't play as well getting 3rd pair minutes. That being said, and as a CHI fan, I would absolutely accept that trade. Not only is it a fair offer but CHI needs the roster space.
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Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:25 p.m.
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Quoting: Wadejos123
Murphy should be on the top pair. I would do:

Dahlin-Murphy
Power- UFA RD (Lybushkin?)
Bryson-Jokiharju
Samuelson

At least if BUF wants to have a decent defense that's what I would do. Murphy would bring out the best in Dahlin in my opinion by being that stay at home guy while Dahlin really opens up his offensive game. Or a good pairing for Power to learn the ropes from if that's what you prefer. Murphy should be playing top pair minutes on this defnese though second to only Dahlin


Well u obviously don’t watch the Sabres if u have Samuelsson as the extra defenseman
Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:26 p.m.
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I dont think mitts is worth much too so yeah. Sabres roll lines, injuries, its worth the insurance


The play him in a role to get his value up
“Selling low” on a top10 pick is a bad move imo
Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:29 p.m.
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Quoting: Garak
If you grab Murphy, you play him in your top 4. He probably beats out Joki defensively but if Joki and Dahlin have good chemistry you throw Murphy on the second pairing. Otherwise there is no point in getting him, especially at that price. Plus i'm pretty sure Murphy wouldn't play as well getting 3rd pair minutes. That being said, and as a CHI fan, I would absolutely accept that trade. Not only is it a fair offer but CHI needs the roster space.


It’s a more than “fair” offer
The Hawks would take this in a second imo
Mitts may have lost some trade value, but his struggles have been injury related
If the kid can stay healthy, he’s still got a fairly high ceiling imo
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Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:34 p.m.
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Well u obviously don’t watch the Sabres if u have Samuelsson as the extra defenseman


I don't lol
Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:35 p.m.
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Quoting: Shibbal18
Samuelsson is already better than Bryson. Power and Jokiharju have been well together also. Dahlin also stated he likes playing on the right, at least when on offense


Thanks for the insight. Not a Sabres fan an only really get to watch them when they play my Hawks so i'm definetly not the most knowledgable on their lines and whatnot
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Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.
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Samuelsson is already better than Bryson. Power and Jokiharju have been well together also. Dahlin also stated he likes playing on the right, at least when on offense


Without getting into any other part of the discussion, Murphy can play left side without too much trouble so Murphy-Dahlin would probably be a dope pairing.
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Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.
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Quoting: Buffalove
The play him in a role to get his value up
“Selling low” on a top10 pick is a bad move imo


So take tage or cozens out of a spot, to hope Mitts can figure it out? It might be a bad move for the team but not Mittelstadt
Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:58 p.m.
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So take tage or cozens out of a spot, to hope Mitts can figure it out? It might be a bad move for the team but not Mittelstadt


What?
I’d take Brett Murray out of the lineup, not Tage or Cozens

And the problem with Mitts isn’t him needing to “figure it out”
He’s just gotta stay healthy & continue to develop
Apr. 23, 2022 at 6:07 p.m.
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Quoting: Buffalove
What?
I’d take Brett Murray out of the lineup, not Tage or Cozens

And the problem with Mitts isn’t him needing to “figure it out”
He’s just gotta stay healthy & continue to develop


Hell be 24. I have reservations about Tage, im not expecting lightning in a bottle twice
Apr. 23, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Hell be 24. I have reservations about Tage, im not expecting lightning in a bottle twice


Hard for Mitts to develop when he misses half the season (or more) for 3 years in a row

And idk that Tage is gonna be a consistent 40goal scorer in the league each year either, but that doesn’t have anything to do with “selling low” on Mitts
That just seems like bad asset management to me
Apr. 23, 2022 at 7:04 p.m.
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Quoting: Buffalove
Hard for Mitts to develop when he misses half the season (or more) for 3 years in a row

And idk that Tage is gonna be a consistent 40goal scorer in the league each year either, but that doesn’t have anything to do with “selling low” on Mitts
That just seems like bad asset management to me


Because Tage is 1 year older than Mitts, so i dont want to think Tages late success, after Granto moved him to C, will happen twice. The Sabres can do better at 3C and theres no guarantee Mitts stock even improves, it could get worse and the Sabres get nothing for him. That is also bad asset management
Apr. 23, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
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Because Tage is 1 year older than Mitts, so i dont want to think Tages late success, after Granto moved him to C, will happen twice. The Sabres can do better at 3C and theres no guarantee Mitts stock even improves, it could get worse and the Sabres get nothing for him. That is also bad asset management


There is absolutely ZERO link between the development of Tage & Mitts
Thinking a prospect picked in the TOP 10 can still be a productive player for us is completely reasonable

AGAIN…. his development has been slowed down bc of INJURY
How are u not getting that?

Not all prospects develop at the same rate
Especially when a guy has serious injury issues 3 years in a row

If u wanna continue to ignore that, then so be it
But you aren’t gonna change my mind
“Selling low” is a bad idea

If we can get a good return for him, then fine
But idk that we can right now
And this certainly isn’t it
Apr. 23, 2022 at 9:00 p.m.
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Quoting: Buffalove
There is absolutely ZERO link between the development of Tage & Mitts
Thinking a prospect picked in the TOP 10 can still be a productive player for us is completely reasonable

AGAIN…. his development has been slowed down bc of INJURY
How are u not getting that?

Not all prospects develop at the same rate
Especially when a guy has serious injury issues 3 years in a row

If u wanna continue to ignore that, then so be it
But you aren’t gonna change my mind
“Selling low” is a bad idea

If we can get a good return for him, then fine
But idk that we can right now
And this certainly isn’t it


What are you talking about and again with elitism
"AGAIN…. his development has been slowed down bc of INJURY
How are u not getting that?"
You are not understanding what I'm saying, also I'm pretty sure this is the first season he's missed sigificant time with injury. 1 year with injuries, 5 years into his career is not slowing development
Apr. 23, 2022 at 10:08 p.m.
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Quoting: Shibbal18
What are you talking about and again with elitism
"AGAIN…. his development has been slowed down bc of INJURY
How are u not getting that?"
You are not understanding what I'm saying, also I'm pretty sure this is the first season he's missed sigificant time with injury. 1 year with injuries, 5 years into his career is not slowing development


Well, that shows you’re woefully uninformed
Mitts is in his 4th season here
He’s missed AT LEAST half the season his last 3 years

21-22, 37 games played
20-21, 41 games played
19-20, 31 games played
18-19, 77 games played

https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/mitteca01.html


He’s just had some really bad injury luck
Apr. 24, 2022 at 1:50 a.m.
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Well, that shows you’re woefully uninformed
Mitts is in his 4th season here
He’s missed AT LEAST half the season his last 3 years

21-22, 37 games played
20-21, 41 games played
19-20, 31 games played
18-19, 77 games played

https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/mitteca01.html


He’s just had some really bad injury luck


Did you not watch the Sabres during those years? Mittelstadt was benched and sent to Rochester in 2019 - 20 then he came back and covid shut down the league. Literally in his wiki "Rather than assign him to the AHL, Buffalo management opted to have Mittelstadt play the entire 2018–19 season with the team. He struggled throughout the year, recording just 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points in 77 games.

After struggling again to start the 2019–20 season, Mittelstadt was assigned to the Rochester Americans, the Sabres' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, on December 15"
2020-2021 was a 56 game season he missed 15 games, even if that was injury he still played 3x that, but I know for a fact he was benched some of those games. So you literally have no idea what you're talking about, your just looking at a capfriendly Stat page and making your own hypothesis's
 
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