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Still Need a RHD (trade with Carolina)

Created by: NeedTheCleanser
Team: 2018-19 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Jul. 29, 2017
Published: Jul. 30, 2017
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I still don't see a player on the Sabres that can play the shutdown shot suppression defenseman in Housley's system (think Ekholm). Lets say for a second that Antipin becomes a competent 3rd pair with PP upside but struggles in his own zone (like Zaitsev) and Bogo makes no progress under Housley. The second pairing RHD spot is still VERY thin. Pesce is a great shot suppressor and paired with McCabe can form a nice young second pair that can support in many situations such as giving Risto more OZS to greater utilize his skill. Losing Nylander and Kane within 6 mos of each other would stink but having Mittelstadt in the pipeline helps and I'm also assuming Bailey/ Baptist can grab that last LW spot that's up for grabs this year.
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I just kind of picked PIT and VGK as trade destinations and gave an estimated value of each player. Please don't crucify me.
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FWIW bridging Samson with a contract that brings the Sabres after Moulson and Pommer come off the books is pretty much the key to this, as Pesce is RFA at the same time. I don't think I'm too far off in my contract estimations. For this exercise I assume Baptiste wins a job this year and puts up like 16-18G.
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I'm higher on Linus than most, I admit that, but for 750k cap hit I think he has the best value. I wouldn't feel great at G, but looking at the rest of the roster I'd be plenty ok with it.
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Thoughts always welcome.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
8$9,750,000
2$3,500,000
6$5,000,000
2$2,000,000
2$750,000
1$1,400,000
3$3,000,000
2$2,500,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
Mittelstadt, Casey
3$925,000
1$1,250,000
1$2,500,000
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. 2019 1st round pick (PIT)
PIT
    Evander Kane at 2018 deadline
    2.
    BUF
    1. 2019 2nd round pick (CBJ)
    2. 2020 2nd round pick (PIT)
    VGK
      Rights to Robin Lehner
      3.
      BUF
      1. 2019 4th round pick (CAR)
      Additional Details:
      Rights to Brett Pesce
      CAR
      1. Nylander, Alexander
      Buried
      DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
      2019
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      2020
      Logo of the BUF
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      Logo of the PIT
      Logo of the BUF
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      2021
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      ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
      22$77,500,000$67,269,524$0$0$10,230,476
      Left WingCentreRight Wing
      Mittelstadt, Casey
      $925,000$925,000
      Eichel, Jack
      $9,750,000$9,750,000
      C
      UFA - 8
      Reinhart, Sam
      $3,500,000$3,500,000
      RW
      UFA - 2
      Baptiste, Nicholas
      $2,000,000$2,000,000
      RW
      UFA - 1
      O'Reilly, Ryan
      $1,875,000$1,875,000
      C
      UFA - 5
      Okposo, Kyle
      $6,000,000$6,000,000
      RW
      M-NTC
      UFA - 5
      Bailey, Justin
      $750,000$750,000
      RW
      UFA - 1
      Larsson, Johan
      $1,475,000$1,475,000
      C, LW
      UFA - 1
      Pominville, Jason
      $5,600,000$5,600,000
      RW
      M-NTC, NMC
      UFA - 1
      Girgensons, Zemgus
      $1,400,000$1,400,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 1
      Josefson, Jacob
      $1,250,000$1,250,000
      C, LW
      UFA
      Rodrigues, Evan
      $650,000$650,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 1
      Moulson, Matt
      $5,000,000$5,000,000
      LW
      M-NTC
      UFA - 1
      Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
      Scandella, Marco
      $2,000,000$2,000,000
      LD
      UFA - 2
      Ristolainen, Rasmus
      $5,400,000$5,400,000
      RD
      UFA - 4
      Ullmark, Linus
      $750,000$750,000
      G
      UFA - 1
      McCabe, Jake
      $1,600,000$1,600,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 1
      Pesce, Brett
      $5,000,000$5,000,000
      RD
      UFA - 6
      Beaulieu, Nathan
      $3,000,000$3,000,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 1
      Antipin, Victor
      $2,500,000$2,500,000
      LD
      UFA
      Johnson, Chad
      $2,500,000$2,500,000
      G
      UFA - 1
      Martin, Brycen
      $685,000$685,000
      D
      UFA - 1

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      Jul. 30, 2017 at 8:37 p.m.
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      palhal
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      Some good thoughts. Kane if he continues play could be valuable piece at TDL. Not sure if Vegas is the destination for Lehner...they already have 5.75m Fleury, but if a contending team need a goalie, maybe Lehner is the guy that good use. Until Nylander proves himself, don't think he gets Pesce....but they might be deal with Canes as you suggest.
      Jul. 30, 2017 at 9:17 p.m.
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      Ess
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      Reading your description I understand what you did, but PIT wouldn't have room for Kane, and wouldn't give up a 1st for another winger when we still need to fill center positions. It would require exchanging cap hit and Kane is know to have a problem with authority ... something the pens wouldn't likely take on since we've already got a Phil Kessel ... not to mention UFA at seasons end.
      Jul. 30, 2017 at 9:32 p.m.
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      grovercleveland
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      Quoting: Ess
      Reading your description I understand what you did, but PIT wouldn't have room for Kane, and wouldn't give up a 1st for another winger when we still need to fill center positions. It would require exchanging cap hit and Kane is know to have a problem with authority ... something the pens wouldn't likely take on since we've already got a Phil Kessel ... not to mention UFA at seasons end.


      he stated its a deadline deal, so you really dont know what the plan will be
      Aug. 1, 2017 at 11:54 p.m.
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      Jdfitz77
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      Trades.... ok, I guess
      Although I think we should do better trading Kane

      I like the defense...
      but I'd love to know what u see in Brycen Martin?
      He was so terrible last year,
      that he was sent down to the ECHL
      And he played like crap there too
      Something like -13
      Idk that he can even be a good AHL player,
      Let alone an NHLer
      He'd have to take amazing strides...
      and doing it so quickly?
      I just don't see it

      You're also expecting too much of Mittelstadt too soon
      1 & done in college is certainly possible
      But straight to Jack's wing on the top line?
      Pretty rare that kid's can do that
      No need to rush his development
       
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