LGR4GM Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 We are not trading for Patrick Kane. This is a recording. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Weave said: Not just simpler, but addresses the most pressing need, 2C. Our wings are fine. They just need more than one center on the team. You're right on the 2C but I think we could use an upgrade or two on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 7 hours ago, Brawndo said: Friedman on the Possibility of the Sabres moving a 1st Round Pick https://www.nicholsonhockey.com/archives/2018/12/28/friedman-teams-reluctant-to-trade-first-round-picks Not surprising but no fun either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 37 minutes ago, nfreeman said: Not surprising but no fun either. I was hoping Botterill would go the controlled player route. But yea, deadline day may fizzle for entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 I wonder how much Ryan Dzingel would cost from Ottawa? Duchene or Kevin Hayes would be excellent 2C for the Sabres, but their deadline price will be astronomical. But I would circle back around to them on July 1st to see what there ask is. Save the firsts for a hockey trade for a team controlled asset. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 I've had a few good discussions with an Edmonton fan Okposo Sobotka (1.5mil retained) 2020 4th for Spooner Sekera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: I've had a few good discussions with an Edmonton fan Okposo Sobotka (1.5mil retained) 2020 4th for Spooner Sekera I think that works, but I'm no expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 hour ago, thewookie1 said: I've had a few good discussions with an Edmonton fan Okposo Sobotka (1.5mil retained) 2020 4th for Spooner Sekera Spooner and Sobotka have exact same numbers this season (bad). Spooner has more upside but we thought Vlad would also be more useful than he's been. You do know that Sekera hasn't played a game yet this year. He only played 36 games last year. He might be playing again sometime in the new year. Injuries have been knee (last year) and achilles (this year). I'd definitely have to say no to this deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, MakeSabresGrr8Again said: Spooner and Sobotka have exact same numbers this season (bad). Spooner has more upside but we thought Vlad would also be more useful than he's been. You do know that Sekera hasn't played a game yet this year. He only played 36 games last year. He might be playing again sometime in the new year. Injuries have been knee (last year) and achilles (this year). I'd definitely have to say no to this deal. Unloading 4 years of a bad Okposo contract for 2 years of a bad Sekera contract? Sign me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, inkman said: Unloading 4 years of a bad Okposo contract for 2 years of a bad Sekera contract? Sign me up. That's what I was looking at, Sekera is a competent Dman or a LTIR candidate with fewer years on his contract. Spooner has potential, but is regardless a shorter contract than Okposo I just wish Okposo could take a pay-cut because he seems like a great guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 44 minutes ago, inkman said: Unloading 4 years of a bad Okposo contract for 2 years of a bad Sekera contract? Sign me up. The deal as a whole only saves us about $2M. I'm assuming the retaing $1.5M on Sobotka is per year (3M total) if not then it's about $3.5M saved. It's not just unloading 1-for-1. You also have to pay Spooner and retain on Sobotka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 I'd sit tight if I were Botterill. We're a solid offseason away from being where we want without dumping valuable assets for a short term fix. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 minute ago, LGR4GM said: I'd sit tight if I were Botterill. We're a solid offseason away from being where we want without dumping valuable assets for a short term fix. I'd agree with this, however if we need to drop a pick to dump KO, I'd be all for that, as I believe he will become a hindrance very soon (if not already) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: I'd agree with this, however if we need to drop a pick to dump KO, I'd be all for that, as I believe he will become a hindrance very soon (if not already) What pick? A 4th, sure. A 1st, no freaking way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 If my trade were to occur, one thing I’d be gunning for is signing Skinner at 8.5 or less for 6/7 years and later signing Mark Stone for 8.5 mil for 7 years. Skinner - Eichel - Reinhart Sheary - Mitts - Stone Wilson - Spooner - Thompson Girgs - Larsson - Erod Dahlin - Bogo McCabe - Risto Scandella/Sekera - Pilut/Nelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Pilut is then 3rd pairing. Sekera will not ever be traded 4. Sekera is a 32yr old LHD. He'd be 5th on the depth chart on the left. It's a pointless trade to acquire him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Sekera is only 32? I thought he would be 40+ by now. Seems like forever ago he was a Sabre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 2 hours ago, thewookie1 said: If my trade were to occur, one thing I’d be gunning for is signing Skinner at 8.5 or less for 6/7 years and later signing Mark Stone for 8.5 mil for 7 years. Skinner - Eichel - Reinhart Sheary - Mitts - Stone Wilson - Spooner - Thompson Girgs - Larsson - Erod Dahlin - Bogo McCabe - Risto Scandella/Sekera - Pilut/Nelson Why pay $8.5m to a second line RW when you have him paired with Kevin McAllister aka The Child Center? The lack of production from Pommers, Sheary, KO and Tage is that they don’t have good Centermen like Jack to dominate and control the play. Adding Mark Stone will provide instant secondary scoring. Spend 5-6M on an adult 2C and the production will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 KO has compliance buyout written all over him in the next CBA. No one is taking that contract unless a high pick or a high end prospect is going back with it. As Liger said that’s a non starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Brawndo said: KO has compliance buyout written all over him in the next CBA. No one is taking that contract unless a high pick or a high end prospect is going back with it. As Liger said that’s a non starter. Agreed. And I'd gladly pay the pick price if it were in a package for a player of Seguin's caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 7 hours ago, inkman said: Unloading 4 years of a bad Okposo contract for 2 years of a bad Sekera contract? Sign me up. Are we talking Sa-Care-a or Sah-Kah-RAH ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Pimlach said: Are we talking Sa-Care-a or Sah-Kah-RAH ?? I thought it was sec-er-uh. I liked Reggie. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Pimlach said: Are we talking Sa-Care-a or Sah-Kah-RAH ?? If he comes back here I guarantee RJ calls him Sa-Care-a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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inkman Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 27 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Manning seems rather ordinary and Caligula has been disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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