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Fixing Buffalo

Created by: Lovemesomebush
Team: 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 10, 2024
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
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Trades
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BUF
  1. Byram, Bowen
  2. Colton, Ross
  3. 2024 5th round pick (SEA)
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BUF
  1. 2024 3rd round pick (VGK)
3.
BUF
  1. 2025 4th round pick (NYI)
4.
Buried
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2024
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2025
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
24$83,500,000$79,141,903$0$4,295,000$4,358,097

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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C
UFA - 7
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$4,750,000$4,750,000
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M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$855,833$855,833 (Performance Bonus$32,500$32K)
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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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$918,333$918,333
C, LW
RFA - 3
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$4,000,000$4,000,000
C, LW
UFA - 4
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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
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UFA - 2
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$412,500$412K)
C, LW
RFA - 1
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$1,600,000$1,600,000
LW
UFA - 1
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$4,750,000$4,750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
C
UFA - 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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$6,000,000$6,000,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$3,850,000$3,850,000
LD/RD
RFA - 2
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
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NMC
UFA - 3
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$916,667$916,667 (Performance Bonus$1,850,000$2M)
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000
LD
RFA - 2
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$837,500$837,500
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RFA - 1
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$4,285,714$4,285,714
LD
UFA - 7
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$3,333,333$3,333,333
RD
UFA - 3
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$1,850,000$1,850,000
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RFA - 1

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Feb. 10 at 2:28 a.m.
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Yikes dude

Markstrom is 34 years old, not playing great, and he’s a $6mil Cap hit for 2 more years
He’s not a good target for us

And the Avs trade just doesn’t work
Besides us needing a RD, not a LD like Byram, the Avs can’t sign Mitts next year bc they don’t have the Cap Space

But even if those moves did go through,
I still don’t think they “fix” the Sabres
Feb. 10 at 2:28 a.m.
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Markstrom won't be a good fit in Buffalo.
Teams like LA, NJ, CAR, etc might have an interest in Markstrom.
Feb. 10 at 4:00 a.m.
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Quoting: AntiAnalytics
Yikes dude

Markstrom is 34 years old, not playing great, and he’s a $6mil Cap hit for 2 more years
He’s not a good target for us

And the Avs trade just doesn’t work
Besides us needing a RD, not a LD like Byram, the Avs can’t sign Mitts next year bc they don’t have the Cap Space

But even if those moves did go through,
I still don’t think they “fix” the Sabres


4th most goals saves above expected in the league but he isn’t playing great? Yikes dude
Feb. 10 at 4:17 a.m.
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Quoting: horny_for_derek_ryan
4th most goals saves above expected in the league but he isn’t playing great? Yikes dude


1- BS stat
2- even if it wasn’t, STILL no interest in a 34 YEAR OLD goalie
3- especially not one at $6mil for the next 2 years

He’s simply too old to fit our timeline
ZERO CHANCE the Sabres should be targeting him
Sorry, but we don’t want your declining goalie
He’s ALL yours
Feb. 10 at 6:20 a.m.
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Quoting: horny_for_derek_ryan
4th most goals saves above expected in the league but he isn’t playing great? Yikes dude


Not sure what Anti is watching sometimes...for the right return I would take Markstrom to split time with UPL for the next two years and let Levi develop in AHL
Feb. 10 at 6:30 a.m.
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Quoting: AntiAnalytics
Yikes dude

Markstrom is 34 years old, not playing great, and he’s a $6mil Cap hit for 2 more years
He’s not a good target for us

And the Avs trade just doesn’t work
Besides us needing a RD, not a LD like Byram, the Avs can’t sign Mitts next year bc they don’t have the Cap Space

But even if those moves did go through,
I still don’t think they “fix” the Sabres


Markstrom may get Vezina votes this year... Guy is having an unreal season and is really the only reason the flames are close to sniffing a playoff spot.
Feb. 10 at 7:18 a.m.
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Heck no
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Feb. 10 at 9:43 a.m.
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Quoting: Flames1217
Markstrom may get Vezina votes this year... Guy is having an unreal season and is really the only reason the flames are close to sniffing a playoff spot.


And yet he doesn’t fit the Sabres timeline bc he’s 34 YEARS OLD
Idk how this isn’t getting through ???

His AGE makes it a “no deal” for us, regardless of the price-
BUT especially not at the prices u guys seem to be looking for

I’m not saying he sucks, I’m saying he’s too old
I really don’t know how much more clear i can be
Feb. 10 at 10:46 a.m.
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Quoting: AntiAnalytics
And yet he doesn’t fit the Sabres timeline bc he’s 34 YEARS OLD
Idk how this isn’t getting through ???

His AGE makes it a “no deal” for us, regardless of the price-
BUT especially not at the prices u guys seem to be looking for

I’m not saying he sucks, I’m saying he’s too old
I really don’t know how much more clear i can be


You said he wasn't playing great, which couldn't be further from the truth.

I agree with you pertaining to the Sabres though as he doesn't fit thier window.

All immediate contenders with weak goaltending will be taking a long look at Markstrom, guy has been unreal.
Feb. 10 at 1:33 p.m.
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Easy no for the Avs.
Feb. 10 at 7:40 p.m.
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Quoting: Flames1217
You said he wasn't playing great, which couldn't be further from the truth.

I agree with you pertaining to the Sabres though as he doesn't fit thier window.

All immediate contenders with weak goaltending will be taking a long look at Markstrom, guy has been unreal.


1- it’s reasonable that “great” means different things to you than it doesn’t me
But you’re OPINION on how hers playing isn’t a FACT
So just stop all that nonsense

2- and that was ONLY ONE of the reasons i gave as to why the trade simply doesn’t work for us,
and u agreed to age the age factor

Quite frankly, even if he was the best goalie in the league right now- we STILL wouldn’t trade for a guy that’s his age, & with his contract

But whatever
I’m sure u get my point, so I’m not gonna go on & on & on about it
Feb. 11 at 7:12 a.m.
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Quoting: AntiAnalytics
1- it’s reasonable that “great” means different things to you than it doesn’t me
But you’re OPINION on how hers playing isn’t a FACT
So just stop all that nonsense

2- and that was ONLY ONE of the reasons i gave as to why the trade simply doesn’t work for us,
and u agreed to age the age factor

Quite frankly, even if he was the best goalie in the league right now- we STILL wouldn’t trade for a guy that’s his age, & with his contract

But whatever
I’m sure u get my point, so I’m not gonna go on & on & on about it


1. No need to be passive aggressive for nothing.

2. There is no nonsense going on here, Markstom is stealing games on a regular basis, has been the teams MVP this season and not one person who watches Calgary games on the regular would say that he isn't playing great.

3. Have a great day and hope that you can find a way to be less sour today!
Feb. 11 at 7:14 a.m.
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Quoting: Flames1217
1. No need to be passive aggressive for nothing.

2. There is no nonsense going on here, Markstom is stealing games on a regular basis, has been the teams MVP this season and not one person who watches Calgary games on the regular would say that he isn't playing great.

3. Have a great day and hope that you can find a way to be less sour today!


🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sorry we don’t want your 34 YEAR OLD goalie
Hopefully u can come to terms with that ok
Feb. 11 at 7:21 a.m.
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Quoting: AntiAnalytics
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sorry we don’t want your 34 YEAR OLD goalie
Hopefully u can come to terms with that ok


I didn't make the thread nor do I think that the Sabres are even considering him.

I simply corrected your post when you said he wasn't playing great.
Feb. 11 at 7:29 a.m.
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Quoting: Flames1217
I didn't make the thread nor do I think that the Sabres are even considering him.

I simply corrected your post when you said he wasn't playing great.


Ok, but again…. “great” means different things to different ppl
And that wasn’t the ONLY reason we wouldn’t want him
As i keep saying over & over & over…. He’s just too old to make sense for us- he just isn’t a good fit for our timeline

If u REALLY are taking that much offense to me not describing his play this year as “great” then idk what to tell ya
We disagree
It’s not a big deal, it happens

That’s how opinions work
 
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