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Elvis Has Entered the Building - Too Much or Just Right

Created by: Lilster
Team: 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Jan. 15, 2024
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Trades
BUF
  1. Merzlikins, Elvis
  2. 2024 3rd round pick (LAK)
CBJ
  1. Levi, Devon
  2. Olofsson, Victor
  3. 2024 1st round pick (BUF)
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DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2024
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2025
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2026
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$83,500,000$74,248,570$0$4,295,000$9,251,430
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
LW, C
RFA - 1
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$7,142,857$7,142,857
C
UFA - 7
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$4,750,000$4,750,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$855,833$855,833 (Performance Bonus$32,500$32K)
LW, RW
RFA - 2
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$7,100,000$7,100,000
C, LW
UFA - 7
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RW, LW
RFA - 2
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$950,000$950,000 (Performance Bonus$650,000$650K)
LW
RFA - 3
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$3,000,000$3,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
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$1,600,000$1,600,000
LW
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$412,500$412K)
C, LW
RFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000 (Performance Bonus$500,000$500K)
RW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$4,285,714$4,285,714
LD
UFA - 7
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$5,400,000$5,400,000
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UFA - 4
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$916,667$916,667 (Performance Bonus$1,850,000$2M)
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
RFA - 1
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$837,500$837,500
G
RFA - 1
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$3,250,000$3,250,000
RD
UFA - 1
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$3,333,333$3,333,333
RD
UFA - 3
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$925,000$925,000
LD
RFA - 2
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$775,000$775,000
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RFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$9,000,000$9,000,000
LW, RW
NMC
UFA - 4

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Jan. 15 at 4:32 p.m.
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Lol why. So terrible
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Jan. 15 at 4:36 p.m.
#2
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Way too much. Based on his contract, I wouldn't be surprised if he is slightly negative value.

Why are you trading Levi? He is young and was the best goalie prospect in the world coming into this season. He is your potential starter. To send him to Narnia already, is wild to me.
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Jan. 15 at 4:45 p.m.
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A top ten pick and Levi? I'm not sure if there are any goalies I would move that for. If saros signs for 5 years at like 5 per, by all means call, but for anybody else, kick rocks.
Jan. 15 at 4:49 p.m.
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Not many goalies are worth a top10 pick
Plus you’re adding in an “A level” goalie prospect???

I wouldn’t move EITHER of those pieces for Elvis,
let alone BOTH
That’s just absurd bud
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Jan. 15 at 5:41 p.m.
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This has to be a troll...
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Jan. 15 at 5:43 p.m.
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BEDSY
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to much
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Jan. 15 at 5:57 p.m.
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I'm going to assume it's a troll before I get my hopes up. Clearly too much
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Jan. 15 at 6:11 p.m.
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No, I’m not a troll. Lol. I’m ’suggesting’ this because we need a legit #1, it’s been the only thing we’ve been missing, and what do we need another 1st rounder for. We have a so many young’s studs, and young prospects. We don’t need another pick. I’m getting sick of the picks. We need a legit #1. right now, and we’ve got two young goalies, that have sucked, and I’m ok giving up Levi, who has been **** so far, and we need to win now.
Jan. 15 at 6:35 p.m.
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Quoting: Lilster
No, I’m not a troll. Lol. I’m ’suggesting’ this because we need a legit #1, it’s been the only thing we’ve been missing, and what do we need another 1st rounder for. We have a so many young’s studs, and young prospects. We don’t need another pick. I’m getting sick of the picks. We need a legit #1. right now, and we’ve got two young goalies, that have sucked, and I’m ok giving up Levi, who has been **** so far, and we need to win now.


What has Elvis done over the past few years for you to claim he is a legit #1?
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Jan. 15 at 6:44 p.m.
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Quoting: Lilster
No, I’m not a troll. Lol. I’m ’suggesting’ this because we need a legit #1, it’s been the only thing we’ve been missing, and what do we need another 1st rounder for. We have a so many young’s studs, and young prospects. We don’t need another pick. I’m getting sick of the picks. We need a legit #1. right now, and we’ve got two young goalies, that have sucked, and I’m ok giving up Levi, who has been **** so far, and we need to win now.


I agree that there's talent, and there's more on the way, but there's some flaws in the roster in front of the goalies- poor defensive awareness from the defense and the centers leads to far too many high danger chances, the power play has barely produced at all, and they could stand to add some size and grit throughout the roster. Look at ullmark, he was decent here, but he goes to a vet team that pays attention to detail and he wins a vezina. I'm not against bringing in a goalie, but a top ten first and an "A" goalie prospect is far far above market for all but the very best.
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Jan. 15 at 7:37 p.m.
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Posted by a Sabres fan, sorry y'all but I believe that makes it legally binding
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Jan. 15 at 10:06 p.m.
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Quoting: Lilster
No, I’m not a troll. Lol. I’m ’suggesting’ this because we need a legit #1, it’s been the only thing we’ve been missing, and what do we need another 1st rounder for. We have a so many young’s studs, and young prospects. We don’t need another pick. I’m getting sick of the picks. We need a legit #1. right now, and we’ve got two young goalies, that have sucked, and I’m ok giving up Levi, who has been **** so far, and we need to win now.


Buffalo isn’t a team with a good enough team defence to ensure he’s a “true #1” over there. IMO, much better defence and consistency of effort (coaching) will be needed first before risking to take on a 5.4M goalie who was a buy out candidate only 1 year ago. Have you see his numbers last year? What if he goes right back to that when he joins Buffalo? There are no guarantees.
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