Byram has packed up his house and will be moved: After the Whistle

[French Collection]

4 hours ago, Jorcus said:

I would add Kracken, Jackets and Bruins to that list. Push come to shove we don't want the picks we want a player so a trade better be in the works. 

Werenski and McAvoy would be ahead of him for PP1 on two of those teams. Montour and Dunn could be bumped in Seattle.

Edited 2 hours ago by French Collection

[Jorcus]

Just now, French Collection said:

We’re ski and McAvoy would be ahead of him for PP1 on two of those teams. Montour and Dunn could be bumped in Seattle.

The funny thing about the power play situation is I never saw a reason why he could not have played with Dahlin on power play 1 here. He is a better passer than most of the forwards we have.

[French Collection]

3 hours ago, Jorcus said:

The funny thing about the power play situation is I never saw a reason why he could not have played with Dahlin on power play 1 here. He is a better passer than most of the forwards we have.

Power would get his nose out of joint at getting passed by.

I wouldn’t be upset to see that as an option, Byram can shoot decently too. I think that ship has sailed.

[dudacek]

14 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

If any of Philly, San Jose, Chicago, Nashville, or Pitt is foolish enough to offer sheet Byram with the value of a 2026 1st, you take the pick in a heartbeat. Byram is not turning any of those franchises into a playoff team. Or, you ideally trade before the draft, or you match and then trade the known contract -- but then you'd better have him on the top pair with Dahlin to increase his value as much as possible.

I think with most of those teams you’d be talking trades, not offer sheets.

I think the Filip Hronek trade (1st and 2nd in the mid teens) is a good comparable for Byram’s value in terms of picks. And really in terms of contract as well, once you add in capflation.

5 minutes ago, French Collection said:

If Rasmus Andersson had more than 1 year until UFA status, I would like to see him as a RHD coming back. He would fit the bill as a top 4.

This is the type of deal I see the Sabres chasing, either directly, or in 2 parts (like Mitts/Savoie for Byram/McLeod).

They will bring in a more defensively oriented, slightly cheaper guy ready to play in the top 4 and kill penalties).

It might not be a vet, more of a McLeod type. Think Braden Schneider.

 

[DarthEbriate]

11 minutes ago, Jorcus said:

I would add Kracken, Jackets and Bruins to that list. Push come to shove we don't want the picks we want a player so a trade better be in the works. 

Kraken are already paying Dunn/Montour long-term to be their PP guys and have Larsson as the steady D-zone leader. Not sure they work.

Bruins will have McAvoy/Lindholm/Zadorov which could be a fit as Zads can play on the right side and would seem to be a good fit for Byram. This would be interesting.

CBJ has the space and Provorov and Fabbro are UFAs. I doubt they let both go. Fabbro was their Hronek to Werenski's Quinn last season. They also have Mateychuk ready to make the jump next season. I'm not sure they'll be keen to pay the price.

[inkman]

1 minute ago, dudacek said:

I think with most of those teams you’d be talking trades, not offer sheets.

I think the Filip Hronek trade (1st and 2nd in the mid teens) is a good comparable for Byram’s value in terms of picks. And really in terms of contract as well, once you add in capflation.

This is the type of deal I see the Sabres chasing, either directly, or in 2 parts (like Mitts/Savoie for Byram/McLeod).

They will bring in a more defensively oriented, slightly cheaper guy ready to play in the top 4 and kill penalties).

It might not be a vet, more of a McLeod type. Think Braden Schneider.

 

None of this will happen. It’s fun to talk about I guess.  For some folks. 

8 minutes ago, French Collection said:

Power would get his nose out of joint at getting passed by.

Based on what?  I’ve heard that dude say exactly six words. 

[DarthEbriate]

5 minutes ago, dudacek said:

I think with most of those teams you’d be talking trades, not offer sheets.

I think the Filip Hronek trade (1st and 2nd in the mid teens) is a good comparable for Byram’s value in terms of picks. And really in terms of contract as well, once you add in capflation.

This is the type of deal I see the Sabres chasing, either directly, or in 2 parts (like Mitts/Savoie for Byram/McLeod).

They will bring in a more defensively oriented, slightly cheaper guy ready to play in the top 4 and kill penalties).

It might not be a vet, more of a McLeod type. Think Braden Schneider.

As I said, if they do an offer sheet, they're silly. They should be trying to fleece Adams on a trade for a piece that "doesn't want to be here" without sacrificing their 2026 1st and a ticket for McKenna. Build it with a lottery-protected 2027 1st instead, etc. 

(Or, build it around a roster player whose loss helps them in a tank effort for said McKenna. If any of them want to play that game.)

Edited 1 hour ago by DarthEbriate

[French Collection]

4 hours ago, inkman said:

Based on what?  I’ve heard that dude say exactly six words. 

I don’t give two s***s about Power’s feelings, I meant to say KA would be upset that his prize pick becomes #3.

Power has a looooong way to go to get into my good books.

[dudacek]

10 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

Kraken are already paying Dunn/Montour long-term to be their PP guys and have Larsson as the steady D-zone leader. Not sure they work.

Bruins will have McAvoy/Lindholm/Zadorov which could be a fit as Zads can play on the right side and would seem to be a good fit for Byram. This would be interesting.

CBJ has the space and Provorov and Fabbro are UFAs. I doubt they let both go. Fabbro was their Hronek to Werenski's Quinn last season. They also have Mateychuk ready to make the jump next season. I'm not sure they'll be keen to pay the price.

See if I’m Boston, I look at a trade built around Byram for Lindholm given where the team is in terms of age and cycle. Don’t know that the Bruins will be looking to rebuild though, more likely reload.

 

10 minutes ago, inkman said:

None of this will happen. It’s fun to talk about I guess.  For some folks. 

I’m confused. You dont think he’s getting traded?

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[inkman]

12 minutes ago, dudacek said:

See if I’m Boston, I look at a trade built around Byram for Lindholm given where the team is in terms of age and cycle. Don’t know that the Bruins will be looking to rebuild though, more likely reload.

 

I’m confused. You dont think he’s getting traded?

Whatever the smart thing is to do with him, the Sabres will do the opposite.