Buffalo pass easily

No chance Buffalo considers that!

Couture's combo of age and contract length is an immediate non-starter for Buffalo. At 33 with 5 more years at $8m, he will more than likely:

- Regress sooner than later
- Be an expensive contract to move once that happens
- Tie up cap space when we have so many young, talented players to pay in the upcoming years

The momentary short-term improvement is not worth all these downsides. And that isn't even considering losing a 2nd in a deep draft and a great playmaking center prospect.

I’ve seen GM’s make worse moves… If the Sharks could move Burns contract @37 years old.. they can move Couture for little to no salary retention @33 years old.. He’s always been a 50-60 point guy and a proven playoff performer. Maybe it won’t be Buffalo but I’m sure many teams who would consider him.

Good luck!!

easy pass

They can trade him but they will not be getting a return like this back. 16th overall pick in this years draft and second and in a deep draft for cap dumb. Not happening.

I think Calgary is more likely than Buffalo at this point. It might be their last ditch effort to stay competitive. I think the sharks would have to take a contract back though.

Yea I mean they were about to pay Johnny G 10M + per season.. so Coutures 8M AAV gives them more breathing room while still adding a reliable 1B Center who has proven playoff stats and success.