OFFICIAL: Ryan Miller, Steve Ott to St. Louis for Chris Stewart, Halak, Carrier and two picks

[Robviously]

Making this move early also gives the team a chance to find a market for Halak :ph34r:

 

St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues

 

BREAKING: The Blues have acquired Miller & Ott from Buffalo for Halak, Stewart, Carrier & two picks. INFO >>> bit.ly/1fPaGKk

Is there any reason not to try to trade Halak by Wednesday? Someone wants a back-up for the playoff run?

 

Are we flipping Stewart to Ottawa or was that all speculation?

[spndnchz]

https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3998/

 

Stewart

[Brawndo]

Craig Custance ‏@CraigCustance 37s

Considering how hard it is to trade a goalie, that's a heck of a return for Tim Murray and the Sabres.

[Hoss]

If they can ship Chris Stewart to Ottawa for a prospect like Shane Prince then I'll be happier with this.

[JJFIVEOH]

The outcome of this trade will depend on whether or not Ott really wants to come back. Period.

[WildCard]

David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod

 

Sabres get a 2015 1st round pick as part of the deal from Blues

 

My first reaction: MEH. Completely meh. Unless we can quickly move Stewart and Halak elsewhere. Carrier is a decent prospect with injury problems. 2015 first is nice. Third is nice.

Same here. Stewart isn't bad, and we knew Halak was coming, but the prospect is a bit disappointing, and you know that 2015 1st is going to land somewhere in the 20th+ range, if not 25th+

[Hoss]

Third round pick is in 2016.

[WildCard]

The outcome of this trade will depend on whether or not Ott really wants to come back. Period.

That, and what they do with Halak, Stewart, at this deadline and what they do with the 2015 1st rounder.

[Hoss]

For those that like Drew Stafford: You'll love Chris Stewart. He's a better but just as inconsistent Drew Stafford.

[Doohickie]

And Miller's thinking, "Sweet! I don't have to buy pads in another color!"

 

[Hoss]

Guys... It's real.... Ryan Miller is no longer a Buffalo Sabre.

[PASabreFan]

Rick"s on 20th century time.

[Trettioåtta]

If they can ship Chris Stewart to Ottawa for a prospect like Shane Prince then I'll be happier with this.

 

Why do you dislike Stewart so much? Prince is not a dead cert for the NHL by any means. He is a potential top 6 whereas Stewart is a physical top 6 already

[26CornerBlitz]

@BuffaloSabres

#Sabres acquire a first-round pick in the 2015 @NHL Entry Draft and a conditional draft pick in the trade with @StLouisBlues.

Edited March 1, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz

[WildCard]

Rick"s on 20th century time.

That's the best profile picture I've ever seen on here, +1

[sabre snipe]

@BuffaloSabres

#Sabres acquire a first-round pick in the 2015 @NHL Entry Draft and a conditional draft pick in the trade with @StLouisBlues.

 

Maybe if miller signs we get a 1st or 2nd in 2016?

[X. Benedict]

Why do you dislike Stewart so much? Prince is not a dead cert for the NHL by any means. He is a potential top 6 whereas Stewart is a physical top 6 already

 

Stewart at his best is good, physical, and strong.

I just don't think Murray is done, so don't give the man a number yet.

[Hoss]

William Carrier: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/william-carrier/

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=88662

[Brawndo]

Chances that Stewart is on the move prior to Wednesday?

[Hoss]

Why do you dislike Stewart so much? Prince is not a dead cert for the NHL by any means. He is a potential top 6 whereas Stewart is a physical top 6 already

 

Stewart is as inconsistent as they come. Stewart has just 26 points in 58 games on a very good team. 30 in 79 games two years ago. He's not a top six player.

[IKnowPhysics]

Couple months of Miller and Ott

 

for

 

Halak UFA goalie. 13th in SV% Leaders, 9th in GAA Leaders.

 

Chris Stewart (drafted 18th overall in 2006 by COL 50-65 point player), RW, signed at $4.15M through 2014-15.

 

William Carrier (drafted 57th overall in 2013 by STL), LW, currently playing for Cape Breton in the QMJHL. 42 points in 34 games, which is point equivalent to 30 points in the NHL.

 

1st round pick in the 2015 Connor McDavidathon.

 

3rd round pick in 2016.

 

 

 

Now, we sign Ott as a UFA this year, and we're good to go.

 

 

Love the return on this. Curious to see how Stewart will do. Curious to learn to see how Carrier develops. Excited for the 2015 draft, especially if NY defers and shits the bed again.

[sabres1970]

The fact that its 2015 makes it better than if it were this year. They're gearing up for McDavid, even if it means having to trade up to the first overall pick.

[darksabre]

I like this trade. A lot. So far.

 

I still want Ott back in the off season.

 

The Blues just became a serious Cup contender.

[Trettioåtta]

Lots of ex-sabres on that blues team and lots of team USA guys. They have to be the favourite for the cup now. Plus does Miller have the chance at the vezina now?

[Robviously]

Why do you dislike Stewart so much? Prince is not a dead cert for the NHL by any means. He is a potential top 6 whereas Stewart is a physical top 6 already

Unless I'm missing something from looking at Stewart's career numbers, no way is he a top 6.

 

The fact that its 2015 makes it better than if it were this year. They're gearing up for McDavid, even if it means having to trade up to the first overall pick.

NO ONE is trading that pick.