Sabre fan Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Sportsnet has recently taken a stab at what they think may be who Las Vegas will take at the expansion draft, to be held June 20, 2017. Here is that list and I am sure this will be definite food for thought... I think we can all agree losing Matty would be a good thing at this point...any thoughts of other players they may take instead and from whom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 lololololol. No chance it's Matty Mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I've got no problems with their selections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre fan Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I think they are saying Matty because either way Vegas has to hit the cap floor and will therefore need salary...hopefully they are right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 That forward corps is a dumpster fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFanInRochester Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Is there anyone on that list that you would like to see on the Buffalo Sabres roster? At first glance, I didn't see anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 That forward corps is a dumpster fire It'd be pretty good, like, 4 years ago! Is there anyone on that list that you would like to see on the Buffalo Sabres roster? At first glance, I didn't see anything. Brodin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Without looking at the rosters, I find it hard to believe Edmonton wouldn't protect Letestu and Florida wouldn't protect MacKenzie. But, I'm pretty sure Florida will have to leave either Lou or Reimer unprotected. I doubt Spuddy Gallant would pass on either of those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFanInRochester Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 It'd be pretty good, like, 4 years ago! Brodin Not like our defense is so deep that we don't need anyone on that list. I think Brodin would upgrade our defense (maybe the 2nd pairing) but that contract looked a little heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 That forward corps is a dumpster fire Good thing they can supplement it with the #6 pick in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 That forward corps is a dumpster fireWill guarantee them last place though, and I think next year is a very good draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Will guarantee them last place though, and I think next year is a very good draft So they get to pick 4th yayyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Interesting stuff; thanks for posting. Hope it works out this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Is there anyone on that list that you would like to see on the Buffalo Sabres roster? At first glance, I didn't see anything. Brodin! Maybe he's involved in that supposed deal that's on temporary hiatus. One can hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 If that's the case, they should take Bogosian whose cap hit is higher :D Moulson being gone is fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Doubt sportsnet did anything different than what many of us have: playing around with CapFriendly. That said, hurray for Matty Mo! Probably the best case case scenario for the Sabres, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Doubt sportsnet did anything different than what many of us have: playing around with CapFriendly. That said, hurray for Matty Mo! Probably the best case case scenario for the Sabres, no? Oh, I don't know ... it would mean a new avatar for Pi and not sure Sabrespace could handle that. Although, anything would be better than that stupid ass one he is using now. Thanks a whole heck of allot there Derrico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Doubt sportsnet did anything different than what many of us have: playing around with CapFriendly. That said, hurray for Matty Mo! Probably the best case case scenario for the Sabres, no? Well, maybe. Moulson was actually more effective last year than Ennis (insert low bar joke here), but I think most of us would be more hopeful for Ennis going forward. Anyway, I'd still probably prefer they take Bogosian because of the extra year on his deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Well, maybe. Moulson was actually more effective last year than Ennis (insert low bar joke here), but I think most of us would be more hopeful for Ennis going forward. Anyway, I'd still probably prefer they take Bogosian because of the extra year on his deal. Nope, Ennis sucks. I hope he gets cut. Moulson sucks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Moulson getting picked would help us out. Move some salary and open a winger job for someone with speed who can win a puck battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Not like our defense is so deep that we don't need anyone on that list. I think Brodin would upgrade our defense (maybe the 2nd pairing) but that contract looked a little heavy. I'd be ok with it. 4.5 isn't bad for a 23 yo who's coming into his own, and the contract will be up by the time he's 26. I'm picturing a d-corps that looks something like: Risto - Brodin McCabe - Guhle Antipin - Bogo - Falk (whoever deserves what spots) Thats at least a little better than last year, and much faster. Plus your Defense Cap hit is something like 19.5 mil (assuming around 1m for Antipin and including the buyout for Gorges at 1.3m per), last year it was closer to 23.5. Average age is only ~24, last year it was ~30. Now that I type that out, I wouldn't hate another cheap but decent vet on the team. Edited May 1, 2017 by sabills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) I'd be ok with it. 4.5 isn't bad for a 23 yo who's coming into his own, and the contract will be up by the time he's 26. I'm picturing a d-corps that looks something like: Risto - Brodin McCabe - Guhle Antipin - Bogo - Falk (whoever deserves what spots) Thats at least a little better than last year, and much faster. Plus your Defense Cap hit is something like 19.5 mil (assuming around 1m for Antipin and including the buyout for Gorges at 1.3m per), last year it was closer to 23.5. Average age is only ~24, last year it was ~30. Now that I type that out, I wouldn't hate another cheap but decent vet on the team. We spent nearly 25 mill on the terrible D group last year. Any changes would be an improvement. Cheaper, younger, faster, smarter are what we need. Expansion is a huge opportunity to improve this D (Brodin and Vatanen) are at the top of the list. I wrote in the other expansion thread that Moulson (10 mill cap hit over the next 2 years, but only $5 mill in salary) is a good target for LV to be and remain cap compliant as they build their team. Would not be surprised at all if this is what ultimately happens. However McPhee is going to extract some cost from us to insure he takes Moulson (or Ennis). Edited May 1, 2017 by GASabresFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I'd be ok with it. 4.5 isn't bad for a 23 yo who's coming into his own, and the contract will be up by the time he's 26. I'm picturing a d-corps that looks something like: Risto - Brodin McCabe - Guhle Antipin - Bogo - Falk (whoever deserves what spots) Thats at least a little better than last year, and much faster. Plus your Defense Cap hit is something like 19.5 mil (assuming around 1m for Antipin and including the buyout for Gorges at 1.3m per), last year it was closer to 23.5. Average age is only ~24, last year it was ~30. Now that I type that out, I wouldn't hate another cheap but decent vet on the team. Doesn't Risto play on the right side? He's been OK, I don't think you switch sides on him for Brodin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Doesn't Risto play on the right side? He's been OK, I don't think you switch sides on him for Brodin. Bah, yeah, you're right. Well, whatever, Top 4 of Risto, Brodin, McCabe, and Guhle, however that works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 lololololol. No chance it's Matty Mo. I think there is even money it's him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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