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New Era

Created by: Dmaz026
Team: 2024-25 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: May 13, 2024
Published: May 13, 2024
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Might be an unpopular opinion but i loved the Ruff hiring, and i think KA said some good stuff in that press conference about how hes the best available to get this team to the next level.

As far as offseason moves I love every single one of these moves and what it brings to the lineup. I might be a little off on the Karlsson and Skinner trade.

Kane and Karlsson bring vet leadership and playoff experience. I mean why make these moves if you arent trying to live up to your world about "now's the time to win"

I graduated Kulich to play with Cozens and Quinn and felt he would fit on that line. Rosen i graduated as a 10 game try-out. If he looks like he could potentially stay in the lineup then no harm no foul. If he doesnt seem quite ready Rousek will be the man in the lineup instead.

I didnt graduate Savoie because i feel like some time in the AHL could benefit him (even if its only 1 year).

The reason i like this Offseason as much as i do is we bring in Vets who still produce and would fit into this lineup well, get rid of Skinners contract which would be sad to see happen but could be necessary this offszn, and we also keep 5 million in cap this year 23 mill next year AND minus the 5th and 6th we keep ALL our picks. (and if your really worried about a 5th just root for Florida to win the cup)
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,600,000
4$4,400,000
1$900,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$6,500,000
1$900,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. 2025 3rd round pick (CHI)
CHI
  1. Skinner, Jeff ($2,000,000 retained)
2.
VGK
  1. Östlund, Noah
  2. 2024 6th round pick (BUF)
  3. 2025 2nd round pick (BUF)
3.
BUF
  1. 2025 2nd round pick (ARI)
Additional Details:
Any team
ARI
  1. Jokiharju, Henri [RFA Rights]
Retained Salary Transactions
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
23$87,500,000$82,086,904$0$3,025,000$5,413,096
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$855,833$855,833
LW, RW
RFA - 1
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$7,142,857$7,142,857
C
M-NTC
UFA - 6
$6,500,000$6,500,000
RW
UFA
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$950,000$950,000 (Performance Bonus$650,000$650K)
LW
RFA - 2
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$5,900,000$5,900,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$4,750,000$4,750,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$886,667$886,667
C, LW
RFA - 3
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$7,100,000$7,100,000
C, LW
UFA - 6
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RW, LW
RFA - 1
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$3,000,000$3,000,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$1,600,000$1,600,000
C, LW
RFA
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$894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$525,000$525K)
RW
RFA - 2
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$3,850,000$3,850,000
LD/RD
RFA - 1
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$11,000,000$11,000,000
LD/RD
UFA - 8
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$4,400,000$4,400,000
G
RFA
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$4,285,714$4,285,714
LD
UFA - 6
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$8,350,000$8,350,000
LD/RD
UFA - 7
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$1,000,000$1M)
G
RFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000
LD
RFA - 1
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$3,333,333$3,333,333
RD
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$900,000$900,000
LW
UFA
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$775,000$775,000
RW
RFA - 1
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$900,000$900,000
LD
RFA

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May 13 at 9:56 a.m.
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Karlsson probably costs you a better prsopect
May 13 at 10:02 a.m.
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Based off of KA habits/words I don't think he wouldn't trade Kulich or Benson. I think Savoie could be on the table. But I really think if this doesn't get it done I could see the 2nd becoming a conditional 1st in 25'
May 13 at 10:10 a.m.
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I love the idea of getting Karlsson but he has a NTC and I almost guarantee he would not waive that to come to Buffalo from Vegas.

Kane contract is high but that may be the only way we get him.

Might have to throw in more comp for CHI to take Skinner but I'm on board with getting him off our books whether its trade or buyout
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May 13 at 10:22 a.m.
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I love the idea of getting Karlsson but he has a NTC and I almost guarantee he would not waive that to come to Buffalo from Vegas.

Kane contract is high but that may be the only way we get him.

Might have to throw in more comp for CHI to take Skinner but I'm on board with getting him off our books whether its trade or buyout


Unfortunately thats the hard part about finding a 2/3 C this offseason... The only other Vet Center i see waiving for buffalo would be Tavares (maybe).
May 13 at 11:14 a.m.
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Hawks and Skinner both decline. Skinner isn't waiving to come to Chicago. And the Hawks definitely arent paying ANYTHING to take on that contract, even w/ the retention.
May 13 at 11:28 a.m.
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Skinner at 7mill isnt that much a negative asset tears of joy . Ill give you Skinner not waiving but he still puts up 60 points lmao
May 13 at 12:27 p.m.
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Skinner at 7mill isnt that much a negative asset tears of joy . Ill give you Skinner not waiving but he still puts up 60 points lmao


Skinner isn’t going anywhere
Just stop
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