DarthEbriate

I wonder how much of that is the return of Sheary and his salary --- whom they wanted gone for settling as a 4W after his solid debut.

Or become the next MoJo.

What I mean is, being a Sabres fan is like slowly being digested over a thousand years. So... I'm just trying to keep my mind on where I am... what I am doing.

Well... when you say it like that it sounds pretty nice.

Good, I hate long waits.

Right now (pending another deal) Vesey - Kahun - MoJo as the 2nd line, with Skinner - Lazar - Frolik as the 3rd. So, he's our 2C at this instant?

Cap savings of 4M (granted on UFA and someone we're not keeping) for a potential 3C next year? I guess Larry and Girgs are safe, Lazar stays with Skinner and Frolik, and we go for it? Although --- Kahun is just coming off an injury.

Crosby is going to make ERod a playoff star. We'll re-sign him in the offseason for 5.5Mx6 as our 2C. That's how this works, right? Edit: Actually, we trade a 3rd for his rights. Then sign the extension. Vesey-style.

At best? ERod + Pilut + a pick for Henrique. But yes, probably closer to a 4th. Someone will like his versatility.

Yes, it's actually been quite festive and fun this morning, rather than waiting until noon to even start the music. Several trades won't get finalized/announced until after the deadline as the paperwork goes through.

Yes, each of those is the Risto/vet mold, although Miller requires more additional chips to get the 2C. They're all + a pick or two to get a legit 2C with term, in return.

Depends on the acquiring team. Our team has enough perimeter players (Sheary, ERod, Reino). Simmonds will go do some heavy lifting and crashing the net. Young Ennis before his concussion troubles was around the net, but those are days long gone.

I would be leaving the ice just to mess with reporters.

We're laughing now, but when Captain Calle Rosen hoists up the Conn Smythe for the Leafs in 2022...

Calle Rosen from COL for their backup G Hutchinson

To clarify on my side: the names are placeholders for levels. Pilut - ready to contribute but inconsequential, Joker - someone to build around potentially, or Risto - established. Pilut and Joker levels both require much more in addition. Risto/established D needs a sweetener, depending on the target.

He's savvy vet and a well-regarded character guy. We should expect nothing less from him. A potential playoff run is better than playing out the string in Jersey.

Simmonds will bring balance to the Moulson?

Nor should it (the FA). At least, from the opposition GM's point of view. If I'm a GM I might consider Larry. But none of the rest of the UFAs interest me. The question is: is that D a Pilut or a Joker or a Risto? What are we willing to do for our 2C?

Anaheim fire sale: roast duck is on the menu. This is where the fun begins...

Good point. You'd have to find a seller (OTT) and do the sign and trade like Pageau. But a 1st and 2nd, with a conditional 3rd is a high a price for JPP. That big C is an offseason move in most accounts.

That's not how JBot works. You trade a 3rd for the opportunity to take on a 2.5M Vesey-style salary. You don't trade the salary for the 3rd. ?

Although Hutchinson did get moved and he was dreck this year, didn't even have Hutton's hot streak potential. (Though I don't think we move Hutton with Ullmark out; and JJ is a potential Roc starter next year)

He's not what he once was, and it's been pointed out above his 5on5 numbers are not solid anymore. He can be a grinder and an Okposo insurance policy. Question: Would Simmonds get 2PP time on our current roster?

I would have loved Simmonds in his mid-to-late 20s and prior to the $5M hit. Now... it's a good pickup for a playoff run. And a solid rental for a 5th and retained salary.