So the Sabres have now become a cash for gold institution. Well done.
- TheSabresTaco

The key is the pick. I see it as navigating the fine areas of the CBA to drive advantage for your club. It's smart. Bet Collin Campbell kaiboshes it ASAP, however.

The key is the pick. I see it as navigating the fine areas of the CBA to drive advantage for your club. It's smart. Bet Collin Campbell kaiboshes it ASAP, however.
- nfph

If the Sabres dont buyout the player or doesnt intend to buy it out i dont see how he could.

If the Sabres dont buyout the player or doesnt intend to buy it out i dont see how he could.
- Stripes77

I meant the scenario where they basically trade their buyout availability for a 1st rounder.

I meant the scenario where they basically trade their buyout availability for a 1st rounder.
- nfph

Yeah that would get nixed fast

**Trade Ehrhoff & Grigorenko to Det, for Gustov Nyquist**


(Sabres eat some of Ehrhoff's contract)







Nyquist/Reinhart/Eichel

**Trade Ehrhoff & Grigorenko to Det, for Gustov Nyquist**


(Sabres eat some of Ehrhoff's contract)







Nyquist/Reinhart/Eichel
- CaptainRivet

I thought someone can't own both an NHL and NFL team.

If that's the case, and T-Pegs successfully buys the Bills, what happens to ownership of the Sabres?
- OnPoint

Someone can own and NFL and other team that are in the same market, OR if (as in the case of a team like Columbus or say OK City NBA) in a town where the other league does not compete against the NFL team. So in essence, whoever owns the Blue Jackets can own the Bills, because there is no NFL team in Columbus (not counting OH St.)

**Trade Ehrhoff & Grigorenko to Det, for Gustov Nyquist**


(Sabres eat some of Ehrhoff's contract)







Nyquist/Reinhart/Eichel
- CaptainRivet

What?

Yearstuff and Greedoranko for Nestquick

Buffalo loves their hockey!

http://www.nytimes.com/20...enty-in-ratings.html?_r=0

Plural means they'd be interested in doing that multiple times...which would mean Leino will still be here.
- buffalofan19

They would use a regular buyout on Leino, therefore they have some cap number left over to help them get to the floor. Then they could use the compliance buyouts on other players.

I meant the scenario where they basically trade their buyout availability for a 1st rounder.
- nfph

I can't see a scenario, though, where another GM sees that as worth a 1st rounder.

What?

Yearstuff and Greedoranko for Nestquick
- sbroads24

SURE THEN TEACH THEM WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SABRE YOU IDIOT.

They would use a regular buyout on Leino, therefore they have some cap number left over to help them get to the floor. Then they could use the compliance buyouts on other players.
- Punch70

That makes some sense.

Buffalo loves their hockey!

http://www.nytimes.com/20...enty-in-ratings.html?_r=0
- keithl5633

"Buffalo was the highest-rated market in the regular season for NBC and NBCSN’s national games and, with Sabres games, generated the second-highest local cable rating in the N.H.L. (Pittsburgh had the highest.)"

Buffalo loves their hockey!

http://www.nytimes.com/20...enty-in-ratings.html?_r=0
- keithl5633

Says it all

“They love the sport, and they’re watching because it’s entertainment,” he said. “They love having a villain, so if it was the Bruins playing, they’d be rooting for whoever’s against them. And they’d love to see Toronto lose. But this is a lifestyle.”

Says it all

“They love the sport, and they’re watching because it’s entertainment,” he said. “They love having a villain, so if it was the Bruins playing, they’d be rooting for whoever’s against them. And they’d love to see Toronto lose. But this is a lifestyle.”
- cabin

Friggen right. I ditch any friends this time of year that aren't down to watch the playoffs.

Plural means they'd be interested in doing that multiple times...which would mean Leino will still be here.
- buffalofan19

So the real question then is


If i told you keeping Leino and Weber would bring in two first round picks, would you do it? I'd have to think about it which pretty much says all you need to know about those two.

Wouldn't surprise me if they kept that "bad contract" as a means of getting to the floor, especially if it's short term.

I can't see a scenario, though, where another GM sees that as worth a 1st rounder.
- buffalofan19

Tampa was willing to trade it's 3rd overall pick so that the leafs could buyout and Vinny and they could then re-sign. I know it's not entirely the same but they were willing to give up an incredible player just to ditch his contract.

I can't see a scenario, though, where another GM sees that as worth a 1st rounder.
- buffalofan19

That and a 2nd?

So the real question then is


If i told you keeping Leino and Weber would bring in two first round picks, would you do it? I'd have to think about it which pretty much says all you need to know about those two.

Wouldn't surprise me if they kept that "bad contract" as a means of getting to the floor, especially if it's short term.
- Sabresfan-365

leino's contract will be up when it is time to start competing and we need to sign some of these young guys to real contracts.

i just dont see the NHL allowing this go through

Buffalo loves their hockey!

http://www.nytimes.com/20...enty-in-ratings.html?_r=0
- keithl5633

Key language in this many forget...

Buffalo is the 52nd-largest market in the United States, which means that a substantial rating does not mean a lot of people are watching. For Game 1 of the finals, for instance, Buffalo’s 8.5 rating equaled about 54,000 households; the game’s 10.1 rating in New York was the equivalent of 746,000 households.

Buffalos % may be higher, but the # of households reached can/will be lower then those of Boston, Philly, ETC with a slightly lower rating

Toronto: David clarkson and 2015 1st rounder
Buffalo: 2nd round pick 2014 (31st overall)

Brad Marchand for Patty Marleau?

http://www.csnne.com/bost...ble-marchand-marleau-deal



The Sabres really need to be kicking the tires on Marchand as well.

#63 in the black n' yellow played his junior hockey under Teddy Nolan, and attributes much of his success to the Sabres bench boss.

The 26 yr old goal scorer would project well as a top 6 forward for this young club. He's already on board with Nolan's philosophy, & would fit right in. I'd love to see him playing on a line with Girgensons.

Chara is getting older, while Dougie Hamilton is still wet behind the ears.. Ehrhoff could bridge that gap nicely.



**Trade Ehrhoff to Bos, for Brad Marchand**

Key language in this many forget...

Buffalo is the 52nd-largest market in the United States, which means that a substantial rating does not mean a lot of people are watching. For Game 1 of the finals, for instance, Buffalo’s 8.5 rating equaled about 54,000 households; the game’s 10.1 rating in New York was the equivalent of 746,000 households.

Buffalos % may be higher, but the # of households reached can/will be lower then those of Boston, Philly, ETC with a slightly lower rating
- ImThatGuy

i think another key thing is that they are only looking at buffalo.. i would assume they do not include the 'burbs.. Buffalo's population is 260,000.. for perspective Fort Wayne Indiana 255,000.

Brad Marchand for Patty Marleau?

http://www.csnne.com/bost...ble-marchand-marleau-deal



The Sabres really need to be kicking the tires on Marchand as well.

#63 in the black n' yellow played his junior hockey under Teddy Nolan, and attributes much of his success to the Sabres bench boss.

The 26 yr old goal scorer would project well as a top 6 forward for this young club. He's already on board with Nolan's philosophy, & would fit right in. I'd love to see him playing on a line with Girgensons.

Chara is getting older, while Dougie Hamilton is still wet behind the ears.. Ehrhoff could bridge that gap nicely.



**Trade Ehrhoff to Bos, for Brad Marchand**
- SuperCat

I think the leafs did a pretty good job getting fleeced by the bruins I don't think we need to help them. Besides Marchand is dust anyways