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I cannot recall, but when Botterill was involved in trades, was there any leaks about possible talks or contact with the trade partner before the trade took place?

Sadly, you may very well be correct.

Maybe, but we don't know what Mitts will or won't be as of yet and Risto we already know what he is. Kapanen, yea top 6 RW, but Kadri and Brown aren't just 3rd liners, they're 2 very good 3rd liners. I'd give up possibility for the known to start winning some to be sure, but I understand why some wouldn't as well. Unless Botterill acts, he could lose the advantage when it comes to risto, some of these talks being rumored will bare fruit. Both Toronto and Carolina getting better serves nothing for the Sabres, and a trade like the one mentioned does that for both.

I would definitely consider a Risto and Mitts package for Kadri, Kapanen and Brown. Gives the Leafs what they are looking for in some cap relief as well as addressing their RHD and cost controlled center request. Gives Buffalo a nice cost controlled roster ready 3C in his prime for 3 more seasons and a 3RW in Brown who is very decent at defensive game as a forward and an RFA to boot going in to his prime years. Kapanen is line 1 or 2 RW ready. This is the trade I'd be looking for if I'm Botterill.

Toronto realizing the price is going to be steep.

6 mil a season?

Actually a good analogy. His last significant trade (ROR) 1 out of 4 darts fell of the board lol

What would be the add from Vancouver?

Interesting. Thank you.

This signing definitely hurts the FA market prices for teams. 7.14 X 7 yrs is what Bobby Mack is reporting now. That is...……………………………..wow, just wow, for Hayes?

That's right, Vesey, thank you.

Why, why does this political correctness/Identity politics have to bleed over in to the sports threads.

I thought the Tampa thing was deadline? No?

So far we have the following rumors: Buffalo kicked the tires on Zucker Vancouver spoke to/speaking to Buffalo about D man, don't know if it's Bogo or Risto Is this it? Is this what we've heard so far in the past week or so?

Wow, Trouba really wanted to go to the Rangers.

I am wondering if he's thought of offer sheeting.

So outside of the Vancouver info, have there been any other reports today of Sabres involved in anything?

I hope not Goldobin.

Wondering the return for either from Vancouver.

Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli · 31s TRADE BAIT: GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says #nhljets have a lot of balls in the air. So what’s next? Belief is Jets offered Nikolaj Ehlers to #Canes for one of their right-shooting defencemen.

All eyes on Buffalo and Ristolainen now.

Why on earth would Botterill give Risto for Miller, who's numbers definitely do not scream goal scoring, and tale a cap dump in Callahan? Both Smith, and Yerdon as well as Vogl need to do a solid here, and just stop before their fists reach the lower intestines.

I was asking if anyone knew lol I didn't get a chance to listen.

Anyone catch Joe Yerdon on TSN1290 this past hour and his "Sabres trade whispers"?

If Buffalo could shed Sabotka and 1 of Girgs or Larsson I would like to see a Risto + for Ehlers and Trouba deal. 6 mil for Ehlers is a nice contract.