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Team: 2022-23 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Jan. 28, 2023
Published: Jan. 28, 2023
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Meier signs 9.5x6 shortly after arriving in buffalo
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. Meier, Timo
  2. 2023 4th round pick (SJS)
SJS
  1. Mittelstadt, Casey
  2. Savoie, Matthew
  3. 2023 1st round pick (BUF)
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  1. 2023 2nd round pick (VGK)
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23$82,500,000$63,426,667$0$3,620,000$19,073,333
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G
UFA - 1
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Jan. 28, 2023 at 8:33 a.m.
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Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:21 a.m.
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Defininetly no.

Meier <> Savoie + 2nd + 3rd.

Nothing more than that.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:37 a.m.
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Quoting: worldwidesensei
Defininetly no.

Meier <> Savoie + 2nd + 3rd.

Nothing more than that.


I don't agree, there will be competition for him. He's 26, not 29. I've changed my mind.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:42 a.m.
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What Lysowski tweeted this week makes sense and puts context to the hype people are making out of LeBrun's prior report that the Sabres "talked to the Sharks about Meier":
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams' contact with the Sharks regarding Timo Meier was simply due diligence, according to a source. A check-in to see what it would cost. Nothing serious at this point.Adams has said that he will always explore every avenue to improve the club.

As sexy and flashy a headliner trade for Meier might be to fans salivating for "win now" mode, it just doesn't make sense with everything that Adams has said in the past. Sure, Meier fits the age group criteria and definitely offers an injection of talent but the cap issues are a legitimate concern - until Adams has secured long-term extensions (which will each be pricey ones that eat up a lot of their current cap space) for Cozens, Dahlin and Power and knows what he has left to work with, why would he trade high picks and coveted prospects for a player that reportedly wants a $9M/yr long term deal with any new team? Maybe if Meier is still available after July 1st, when Adams will most likely have already extended Cozens and can begin discussions with Dahlin and Power, things might change but I think a deadline move of this magnitude is unrealistic.

Maatta would help stabilize the 3rd pairing and is a definite improvement over Bryson but, as a pending 28-year old UFA, he's a rental, plain and simple........and Adams said he's not interested in rentals nor giving up assets for one. If he adds anyone, it would be someone younger with more term that fits their M.O.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:05 a.m.
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What Lysowski tweeted this week makes sense and puts context to the hype people are making out of LeBrun's prior report that the Sabres "talked to the Sharks about Meier":
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams' contact with the Sharks regarding Timo Meier was simply due diligence, according to a source. A check-in to see what it would cost. Nothing serious at this point.Adams has said that he will always explore every avenue to improve the club.

As sexy and flashy a headliner trade for Meier might be to fans salivating for "win now" mode, it just doesn't make sense with everything that Adams has said in the past. Sure, Meier fits the age group criteria and definitely offers an injection of talent but the cap issues are a legitimate concern - until Adams has secured long-term extensions (which will each be pricey ones that eat up a lot of their current cap space) for Cozens, Dahlin and Power and knows what he has left to work with, why would he trade high picks and coveted prospects for a player that reportedly wants a $9M/yr long term deal with any new team? Maybe if Meier is still available after July 1st, when Adams will most likely have already extended Cozens and can begin discussions with Dahlin and Power, things might change but I think a deadline move of this magnitude is unrealistic.

Maatta would help stabilize the 3rd pairing and is a definite improvement over Bryson but, as a pending 28-year old UFA, he's a rental, plain and simple........and Adams said he's not interested in rentals nor giving up assets for one. If he adds anyone, it would be someone younger with more term that fits their M.O.


We are 34 million under the cap next year and 60 million the year after and that's the current cap.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:09 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
I don't agree, there will be competition for him. He's 26, not 29. I've changed my mind.


DeBrincat got 1st + 2nd + 3rd and was 24yo at the time of the trade. Why should Meier get more?

D-cat was coming off a 41 goal season and look at him now. 15 goals.

Buyers remorse for something more than DeBrincat.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:10 a.m.
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DeBrincat got 1st + 2nd + 3rd and was 24yo at the time of the trade. Why should Meier get more?

D-cat was coming off a 41 goal season and look at him now. 15 goals.

Buyers remorse for something more than DeBrincat.


I don't care
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:15 a.m.
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I don't care


So, let me guess, you spend $100 for a gallon of gas because you don't care?
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:18 a.m.
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So, let me guess, you spend $100 for a gallon of gas because you don't care?


Super normal analogy.

For starters, it was the 7th overall pick, not what will be in the late teens or lower here. Also, of course I'd prefer to spend less, but I am willing to do this price.

Also i think Meier is better than debrincat
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Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:23 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
Super normal analogy.

For starters, it was the 7th overall pick, not what will be in the late teens or lower here. Also, of course I'd prefer to spend less, but I am willing to do this price.

Also i think Meier is better than debrincat


Sorry 3 1sts for one player (especially one with contract uncertainty), makes zero sense to me.

Meier may be better than DeBrincat, but 2 1st round picks better? No.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:25 a.m.
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Sorry 3 1sts for one player (especially one with contract uncertainty), makes zero sense to me.

Meier may be better than DeBrincat, but 2 1st round picks better? No.


Where are 3 1sts coming from?
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:27 a.m.
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Where are 3 1sts coming from?


Mitts + Savoie + 2023 1st

I mean you made the trade proposal.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:29 a.m.
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Not bad, I actually might see if they keep there pick and if Benning could be included some way.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
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Quoting: worldwidesensei
Mitts + Savoie + 2023 1st

I mean you made the trade proposal.


Just because someone was once drafted in the first round doesn't mean they are worth a 1st rounder. I mean come on. Most NHL teams have well over 10 former 1sts. We have 13 right now.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:32 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
Just because someone was once drafted in the first round doesn't mean they are worth a 1st rounder. I mean come on. Most NHL teams hahve well over 10 former 1sts. We have 13 right now.


Huh?

2017 1st + 2022 1st + 2023 1st.

What is hard to understand?

We're not talking about players drafted in 2010 or 2012.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:37 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
Just because someone was once drafted in the first round doesn't mean they are worth a 1st rounder. I mean come on. Most NHL teams have well over 10 former 1sts. We have 13 right now.


Good teams have more because they don't give them away like candy.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:51 a.m.
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Meier is a special case. Yes there will be lots of interest but his contract status makes things unpredictable. At this point we all know SJ aint coming to terms with him so they will have to move him eventually.

Your offer IMO is better than what the cost to OS him would be and there is no guarantee Buff makes the playoffs this year with him down the stretch. I think Savoie is a main piece here and then the + after that comes down. He's in the Dubois/WPG situation where he kind of is going to dictate where he wants to go also.

Meier, the player, is worth your deal but not his current contract status. That is what is bringing his trade value down "a little" IMHO. (Obviously will still get a solid haul though)


Edit: Alternatively, SJ eating half salary, dropping the 4th coming to them AND Buffalo sending next years 1st makes this more palatable to me. With lottery protection of course. This years is still potentially a good pick so too risky to move. Next year Buffalo may be a closer lock for the playoffs.
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Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:23 a.m.
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Huh?

2017 1st + 2022 1st + 2023 1st.

What is hard to understand?

We're not talking about players drafted in 2010 or 2012.


We just got Tyson jost on waivers. He was a 2026 top 10 pick.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:24 a.m.
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Good teams have more because they don't give them away like candy.


Our tank teams had like 12 1sts.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:48 a.m.
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Quoting: worldwidesensei
DeBrincat got 1st + 2nd + 3rd and was 24yo at the time of the trade. Why should Meier get more?

D-cat was coming off a 41 goal season and look at him now. 15 goals.

Buyers remorse for something more than DeBrincat.


To be fair, Debrincat is playing g for one of the worst franchises in all sports. There is nothing positive or alluring about the city, the franchise, or the team. The arena is inconvenient, management overpay all the time and makes questionable decisions no matter the regime (except the EK trade), and the location compared to about 24 other cities is just not desirable. Yhe best news out of Ottawa related to hockey was when Mr. Burns died, and that is really sad. The stench of loserness is sure to permeate any who sign there. It won't be long before Brady Bolts and Stutzle loses his drive dragging along a bunch of losers.

Don't get me wrong, I can say the same about the Red Wings, but there is at least a clear cut plan in place for long term, and overpaying a bunch of guys early is not part of that plan. I feel bad for Ottawa fans.
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Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:53 a.m.
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Really hope Buffalo doesn't do something like this, just keep the picks/prospects and continue to build from within.

I wouldn't risk those assets on Meier, if he doesn't want to extend in Buffalo you've just thrown away good assets, yes you'd get something in trading his RFA rights but it won't be as good as your 1st and Savoie.
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Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
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Really hope Buffalo doesn't do something like this, just keep the picks/prospects and continue to build from within.

I wouldn't risk those assets on Meier, if he doesn't want to extend in Buffalo you've just thrown away good assets, yes you'd get something in trading his RFA rights but it won't be as good as your 1st and Savoie.


I mean I put in the description that he signs a 6 year deal.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
We just got Tyson jost on waivers. He was a 2026 top 10 pick.


1st round pick for free = good.

Let's get Meier on waivers?

He'll definitely be cheaper to acquire when we are true Cup contenders.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:07 p.m.
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I mean I put in the description that he signs a 6 year deal.


In reality I don't think he would, I get this is all hypothetical but he probably signs somewhere in California or Florida maybe, Idk but doubt he signs in western NY.
Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:14 p.m.
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1st round pick for free = good.

Let's get Meier on waivers?

He'll definitely be cheaper to acquire when we are true Cup contenders.


Just bizarre statements.
 
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