SalarySwishSalarySwish
Avatar

jonnymc26

buffalofan
Member Since
Nov. 18, 2017
Favourite Team
Buffalo Sabres
Forum Posts
1261
Posts per Day
0.5
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 1, 2020 at 3:14 a.m.
Thread: would you do it for that sweet cap space
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jdfitz77</b></div><div>Why on earth would Buffalo do that?!?!

Fleury is turning 36 &amp; has been clearly declining for a couple years now
Even if Vegas held half his salary,
I’d STILL make them give us a 1st or some kind of sweetener</div></div>

I am not a Vegas or Buffalo fan so I have no horse in the race but I think this could make sense for Buffalo.
Even if Fleury has been declining, they still are getting a clear upgrade in a position of weakness. On top of that, they are getting a young stud in Hague who hopefully will develop into their second pair LHD behind Dahlin.
Having said all that, Yes the trade looks fair in a vacuum but Vegas should definitely add a high (1st or 2nd) pick into the package as its the price of gaining all that cap space.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2020 at 6:03 p.m.
Thread: 8th to NYR in 8 pieces
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jonnymc26</b></div><div>I think Lundkvist has NMC and want s to retire a NYR so unlikely he moves. that's why i sent Johansson over as he could still develop in AHL for a year them come up and back up the young stud Shesterkin.
I do think rangers are going to try and do a push soon as don't need much more to be contenders.</div></div>

I agree regarding Lundqvist. Rangers might trade Georgiev if a team sees him as their number 1 goalie of the future and offers a lot in trade. Then Lundqvist become the backup for probably as long as he feels like being in the league.

As for the draft I could see Gorton trying to move to the top of the draft using as you suggested Georgiev, their two 1st round picks, and also Nils Lundkvist.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 25, 2020 at 10:23 a.m.
Thread: 78 500 000 cap plus 1 free buyout
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bluejackets2000</b></div><div>I would foresee the final result being a flat cap, no buyouts, and extending the current contract by 1 year to buy time to renegotiate the next contract in light of the lost season.
This will also bring them right up to the Seattle expansion draft, which will serve as a pseudo buyout in that each time will lose a fairly good player under the same terms that Vegas got to work with.
you will hear from owners/league about how much money was lost....but this is a revenue figure. At the end of the day, the league lost revenue but still made money, and is still flush with cash.
Only time will tell based on how quickly things can return to some normalcy later this year.</div></div>

Just a note that so many are confused by. The LEAGUE does not make or lose money. The league is an administrator rules that the owners/NHLPA and the parties have agreed upon It's the 31 individual owners that make or lose money. The total league revenues might have been expected to be 5 billion this season...No reason to think that total revenues this is now just 4 billion.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 25, 2020 at 8:56 a.m.
Thread: 78 500 000 cap plus 1 free buyout
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wqrrior</b></div><div>highly doubt it would drop this signifiicantly. if it drops it's 80 at least, and more likely stay flat.

Also, you can't resign the player as part of a compliance buyout, so Kyle would have to find a home somewhere else.</div></div>

The NHL was projecting an 86m cap for next year. They lost 20% revenue with cancelled regular season games, plus the lucrative post season games...assuming the total season is cancelled. That's at least a 20% reduction from 86m.. But no reason to think the season is going to start on time next season. And for sure people aren't going to have as much discretionary income to buy tickets to games, the related NHL products or the desire to travel to games. The whole cap structure is going to have to be redone with the NHLPA. Even current contracts are going to be reduced (as will voted on by the NHLPA).
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 18, 2020 at 4:16 a.m.
Thread: fresh air
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wqrrior</b></div><div>theres some sense to the leafs trade. wont deny that, but his value is not so low that they will do it to dump a contract of one year for a guy who has been a healthy scratch for a large segment of the season.

Buffalo still has to add to that trade. Erod has been awful outside of that game last week. Galchenyuk has much higher bounceback potential.

I dont think anyone wants Hutton at this point. Maybe NJ.</div></div>

Leafs should take that trade 100% Bracco might as well be a healthy scratch. With the numbers he puts up in minors yet he still doesn't get a call up even when any of Marner, Nylander or Kapanen get injured. Hes still waiver exempt and its not like he qualifes for an ELC slide.
Yes Miller has been a healthy scratch but the team also has rhe highest RD depth in the league. Miller alsi has term on his contract which is an issue in Toronto, none of their defense do.
Forum: NHL TradesDec. 16, 2019 at 6:31 p.m.
Thread: (NJD/ARI) - Hall, Speers for Bahl, Merkley, Schnarr, 1sr round pick, conditional 3rd round pick
People need to read into these trades before they go voting because the amount of people who think Arizona Won this trade is way too many. Keep in mind that AZ is a good solid team right now and they just got better with Hall in the short term. The Coyotes are going to make the playoffs and I think they will win their first round match up so right there the NJ Devils are getting a hard 1st Round pick in a very deep draft (2020) and they get a (soon to be) 2nd Round pick in another deep draft in 2021. In addition, NJ gets the 3rd and 4th rated Prospects from AZ right now and Kevin Bahl is a STUD and a big one at that. Merkley is an NHL caliber player and will make the NJ team going forward. Getting basically 4 young players in this deal is terrific for NJ for a player who they weren't able to sign is very good. I think the Coyotes will TRY VERY HARD to sign Taylor Hall longterm if he does good in the first month. Once Marian Hossa and Mike Ribiero's contracts come off their books they will have the Cap to lock him in as one of their top forwards. I think it's a win win for both teams right now but overall I think IF NJ drafts well then they win longterm. If Hall was more consistent I'd be saying otherwise.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 23, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.
Thread: My take on the 1-7-2 streak lets not give up
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>"We had a spot open up the other day in the Anti-Winners Winner Club when Toronto decided to part ways. Anyways we would like to Welcome our newest member to the group Buffalo" - Calgary Flames</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SalamiCheese</b></div><div>The game against Boston was the best in November in content, but still could not win. We don’t have a starting goaltender, we don’t have enough talent in attacking, we don’t have enough players with grit and size, GM and the coaching staff have a lot of work now, we need to correct the situation right now, otherwise it will be too late. There will be five hard games in one week, and I don’t know how the team will cope with this.</div></div>

I never expected the Sabres to be a playoff team this year. The start was obviously above their grade level. It is impossible to disagree that there are several deficiencies, I am only making the point that if the team can correct the PK and PP, with the current roster they could get back to winning again.
I did not keep a record but in nearly every game of this 10 game slide, I thought the Sabres had the better of the play in the first period then went into the dressing room on the short end of the score.
I should have added to my rant, stop passing when you have an off man rush shoot the puck.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 8, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 6, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.
Thread: top 3 loto pick after 90 point season dream scenario
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>gretzkyghosts</b></div><div>I think jonnymc26 was hoping the Sabres would just miss the playoffs but get really lucky as the Devils and get a top 3 pick.
You make a good point, but I think the Sabres are on the right track. If Bales can do his magic with Ullmark and Hutton, Vesey and Johansson can deliver, the defense actually shows improvement, and Kruger can motivate the team 90 pts is conceivable or even more. I do not see a playoff next year, if it is not close (90 pts minimum) then give up, trade everyone and reset, because this a team of losers.</div></div>

Yeah i think they will be in the hunt until the end this year! And they have a great goalie that is coming that will help them in a few year
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 6, 2019 at 12:16 p.m.
Thread: top 3 loto pick after 90 point season dream scenario
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sebybbq</b></div><div>I know but that not my problem! I hate those team who suck badly just for the lottery pick nhl should do something about it. Team should be able too pick top 10 years after years without consequences</div></div>

I think jonnymc26 was hoping the Sabres would just miss the playoffs but get really lucky as the Devils and get a top 3 pick.
You make a good point, but I think the Sabres are on the right track. If Bales can do his magic with Ullmark and Hutton, Vesey and Johansson can deliver, the defense actually shows improvement, and Kruger can motivate the team 90 pts is conceivable or even more. I do not see a playoff next year, if it is not close (90 pts minimum) then give up, trade everyone and reset, because this a team of losers.