Quinn Hughes traded to Minnesota

[Crusader1969]

1 hour ago, inkman said:

I’m still not convinced that Tage and Dahlin aren’t part of the problem 

Interesting.  What's Sabres record without Dahlin in the lineup over the last 2 years ? 

[Pimlach]

4 hours ago, Brawndo said:

Based on the defenseman in that division the Central should be renamed the Norris Division 

  Different than the old Chuck Norris division. 

[Stads]

1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Well... 

 

Intriguing

[Jorcus]

1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Well... 

 

I think the Sabres interest was probably very little. Sure there might have been a phone call but Hughes coming here would have been the same as if he stayed in Vancouver. No way he would sign here so it would have been crazy to give up anything meaningful to rent him. 

[PromoTheRobot]

1 minute ago, Jorcus said:

I think the Sabres interest was probably very little. Sure there might have been a phone call but Hughes coming here would have been the same as if he stayed in Vancouver. No way he would sign here so it would have been crazy to give up anything meaningful to rent him. 

At least they asked, and they probably gauged the interest level in signing to be sure. I'd love to know the package offered, if it got that far.

Edited 4 hours ago by PromoTheRobot

[Broken Ankles]

13 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

I don't like the return. Rossi is good. Ohgren, Buium, and a 2026 1st are all mystery boxes. 

If you're trading Dahlin, I need something like 2026 1st, Sam Dickinson,  Will Smith. Igor Chernysov. Some will be mad I'm not saying more established players but that's never how these trades work. 

The SJS have drafted forwards the past 5 years. Centers 4 of the 5.  If Misa hits, they will not want to pay three centers top dollar.  If this team faces an ultimatum from Rasmus, then Smith would be an ideal return and  what the Sabres need in terms of a top line scoring.  Would hate to part with a blue chip D-man but I agree, the return cannot be lottery picks. 

[Jorcus]

I think any conversation would have started with our unprotected 1st plus Byram or Power then 1 or 2 other assets. The draft pick would give them an extra shot at McKenna probably. I don't see why we do it without a commitment.

[JohnC]

1 hour ago, Crusader1969 said:

Ummmmm

The Sabres should have Tuch in that category if the ask is 7 years at $11 million plus 

I don't know what the Tuch contract situation is. He may just ride it out and put himself on the market to sign with another team that will put him in a better hockey situation. The sad and embarrassing reality is that the Sabres are one of the top teams most cited on NMCs. Most high-end players have no interest in coming here, and to make it even worse, the downtrodden Sabres have an ignominious history of their better players wanting out of this cesspool. This franchise created its own crippling stench.