Sabres Trade Kyle Okposo to Florida for Defenseman Calle Sjalin and a Conditional 7th Round Pick

[rickshaw]

Bye Kyle. Now who’s next to go?

[#freejame]

Just now, Thorny said:

It’s a positive trade. It means we intend on replacing him on the roster 

Best I can do is Kisakov

[Buffalonill]

1 minute ago, #freejame said:

Wow I can’t believe KO wasn’t more desired around the league

He probably wanted to go there 

[Night Train]

Good for him. 

Going from a Golf Club to an actual Hockey Club. 

[Sidc3000]

18 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

He's a great guy and all.....but he got paid 6 million a year and really did not produce consistently 

The whole team has been inconsistent for 13 years soooo…

[rickshaw]

It’s the only team he wanted to go to. Nice gesture by Sabres to accommodate. But the player they got won’t see the Sabres I doubt. 

[Sidc3000]

16 minutes ago, nucci said:

We've traded all our players to Cup contenders the last few years. Why would anyone want to stay here?

Basically the Sabres are a development team for contenders. the sooner us fans realize that, the better our lives will be. 

[SabresBillsFan]

Sorry, but I’m glad to see him go. Just shows you he had hardly any value.

[PASabreFan]

10 minutes ago, #freejame said:

Best I can do is Kisakov

He will live in hotel room.

[Hawerchuk]

3 minutes ago, Sidc3000 said:

Basically the Sabres are a development team for contenders. the sooner us fans realize that, the better our lives will be. 

Somebody tell that to Terry Pegula, lousy bum!

[SwampD]

4 minutes ago, SabresBillsFan said:

Sorry, but I’m glad to see him go. Just shows you he had hardly any value.

That makes no sense. Why would Florida take him if he had hardly any value? They have their eyes on the Cup.

[pastajoe]

Callie Sjalin: 24 year old Swedish LD. 2nd year in AHL, 22 games this year, 3 points.

[SABRES 0311]

21 minutes ago, nucci said:

We've traded all our players to Cup contenders the last few years. Why would anyone want to stay here?

It’s not about staying, it’s about coming here. If you are in your late 20s-early 30s and want a chance to win a cup, Buffalo is your layover. It’s paying your dues to earn a cup. Come to hockey hell and prove you are willing to suffer for the prize.

[pastajoe]

Just now, SwampD said:

That makes no sense. Why would Florida take him if he had hardly any value? They have their eyes on the Cup.

Injury insurance, possibly 4th line replacement.

[SabreFinn]

We take Lundell from Panthers in the summer instead. They will probably not afford to resign him if they are keeping Reinhart and giving him raised salary.

[Doohickie]

I'm curious:  What's the condition on the pick?

[Believer]

Good for KO… Gets a chance at a Cup again… As Captain, he had to be replaced after the team stick stunt on his watch… 

Who will the team select as Captain?

 

[pastajoe]

1 minute ago, Doohickie said:

I'm curious:  What's the condition on the pick?

It’s on life support.

Just now, Believer said:

Good for KO… Gets a chance at a Cup again… As Captain, he had to be replaced after the team stick stunt on his watch… 

Who will the team select as Captain?

 

They’ll likely leave it open for the season, then pick Dahlin next season.

[Mango]

16 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Don't be dissing Calle. He is an AHL depth D for the stretch drive in Rochester.

Agreed.

But also, how do you not cackle at the Sabres grabbing ANOTHER LHD?

 

 

 

[PASabreFan]

2 minutes ago, Mango said:

Agreed.

But also, how do you not cackle at the Sabres grabbing ANOTHER LHD?

 

 

 

We don't say cackle here.

I'm triggered.

[Believer]

2 minutes ago, pastajoe said:

It’s on life support.

They’ll likely leave it open for the season, then pick Dahlin next season.

Maybe a Three Asst Competition… Dahlin, Tuch, and Girgeson or Byram… Though I expect Girgensons gets moved today.

[SwampD]

1 minute ago, pastajoe said:

Injury insurance, possibly 4th line replacement.

On a Stanley Cup hopeful. He has value.

And contrary to what people think, the Sabres got worse today, at least for the rest of this year.

[PASabreFan]

Just now, SwampD said:

On a Stanley Cup hopeful. He has value.

And contrary to what people think, the Sabres got worse today, at least for the rest of this year.

Who would think losing a roster player doesn't hurt. Kyle's had a pretty good season.

[Mango]

2 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

We don't say cackle here.

I'm triggered.

At this point of the season I’m too exhausted to get triggered. All I can do is laugh. 

[Rasmus_]

Seeya.  Bye. Thanks for your time.

Our GM is an idiot.  What do you expect.  The defensemen is 24.  Wtf ever. Adams trade yourself dipshit.