Quoting: OrganizedConfusion55
Lmfao that sabres trade.
@Crapbag
This is a horrible trade for Buffalo.
See below.
Quoting: AStovetop
Sharks aren't retaining 6 years and $24+ mil on Hertl. And if they did that would be a terrible return considering Buffalo would get a #1 Center at 4 mil a year. That would literally be the best value contact in the league. Also he's out long term so so one would be picking him up this deadline...
@AStovetop really, you think that is bad deal for the Sharks!?
Jokiharju is by far Buffalo's top RHD, the Hockey writers ranked Rosén 47th and Savoie 21st among ALL drafted non NHL playing prospects and the 2026 1st round pick.
Let's check out the stats for the past two years of four players;
..........gms...goals......pts
A.......128......65.........129
B.......138......43.........104
C.......142......27.........104
D.......127......37..........97
While player "D" has the third most goals his pt total trails the other three.
No one would presume player "D" should be the top centre among the four, yet he is Hertl, the other three are Thompson, Cozens and Mittelstadt A. B, C respectively.
If offered the Sharks (or any last place team) would jump at this return to add two potential top 6 (if you wish mid 6) centers, a young still improving RHD and a first for a declining NHL player.