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Forum: Fauteuil - DG21 hours ago
Thread: Packing picks for bad contracts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>Buffalo is under no pressure to pay anything significant to move Jeff Skinner's contract, let alone Ryan Johnson, let alone the 11th overall pick in this year's draft. They've dealt with that boat anchor for five seasons now, so there's no reason to think that it's any great burden this year when the cap ceiling is expected to rise $3 million and the RFAs to be re-signed won't be getting significant raises with the possible exception of UPL. And that's <strong>if</strong> Skinner would consider waiving his NMC, which I highly doubt -- he seems committed to western NY.</div></div>

There's no urgency because the Sabres have cap space. I think ruff should have a ton of say in this decision. Basically, for me, the question is, if Skinner isn't in the top 6, would ruff wanna keep him around on line 3 (I'm thinking with a vet 2way center and greenway)? Would put your defensive liability winger on a checking line to try to get 5v5 production? Plus I genuinely hate how the skinner/kreuger thing went down- a terrible coach tried to shame an offense only winger, it couldn't have worked worse, and the coach took it on the chin. That's not a guy I want in the room with young players. Of course I realize it's gonna cost a lot to extricate him from the roster, that's why I think ruff should have a lot to say. Can he use him or not.
Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 4:19 p.m.
Thread: Teenage Wasteland
Joshua would be a good target. You are overpaying in dollar amount and term, which is probably what it would take in a competitive market. I get wanting physical play, but I don't think macdermid is good at all. I thought I heard pesce turned down a buffalo trade last year, so there's possibly that, and that he likely gets a fair amount more on the market- unless he takes less for sunshine or a shot at a cup. I don't know if there's any appetite to buy Skinner out internally, I imagine the new coach would have some say, Skinner is an offense only winger, who refuses to backcheck, and his game has not translated to success at the team level. Having said that, it's gonna cost to get rid of him. I don't care so much about Kane, adams has been interested in the recent past, as long as he doesn't overpay AND he doesn't make the mistake he made with Taylor hall- letting him have a full ntc, then getting peanuts when he picks his spot (if things go bad and he wants out). Bleuger and Martin are fine for what we need, no interest in Bryson coming back though.
Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 12:21 p.m.
Thread: Brady
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tjm220</b></div><div>Buying out Skinner is a pointless and stupid idea, especially for the upcoming season. The Sabres don’t need the money at least until next year when Quinn, Byram, and Peterka need new deals. Aside from the fact I think Gary Bettman would die of a heart attack, which might actually be good for hockey, the rest of the NHL would be pissed if Buffalo won the draft lottery. let’s be honest though, It would be hysterical.</div></div>

It's possible that the Sabres next coach isn't going to want Skinner around. Depends on who it is, Skinner can still produce at 5v5, maybe having him freewheel on the third line with a better two way center and a power forward that plays two ways, like greenway- would be a way to keep him out of the way. If it's brindamour, skinners style of hockey isn't gonna be compatible with life. Personally I want him gone, but I respect that if we move him before his contract is up, it's gonna hurt.
As far as winning the lottery, at 3%, I'm not holding my breath. I am pretty sure that when bettman dies, the epitaph on his tombstone is gonna read "see, I told you hockey would succeed in the sunbelt".
Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 5:56 p.m.