I like this idea
- Dwight K. Schrute

willie mitchell

Don't really care for the next year or two.
- sippyd

I do... You can find 10 other guys in FA who are just as good as him or better... I don't want any of the UFA's brought back (excluding Moulson maybe Ott) and no McBain (RFA) We can spend money on some fresh minds here bring some new energy in here.

Unfortunately Pens traded away tons of their picks, no idea what they have in 16. But due to bad draft picks, they need all they can get. Scuds has gotta go though.
- sammy87

You have all your 2015 picks , need to give up your second for us to take Scuderi . You get a 7th back . That is how Murray is going to take these Salary dumps . Pittsburgh is not the only team that wants to clear cap space. Get in line.

willie mitchell
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I am betting on him not wanting to end his career with a rebuilding team.

I am betting on him not wanting to end his career with a rebuilding team.
- Maximum Signal

You never know he's what 38 ?

I do... You can find 10 other guys in FA who are just as good as him or better... I don't want any of the UFA's brought back (excluding Moulson maybe Ott) and no McBain (RFA) We can spend money on some fresh minds here bring some new energy in here.
- bluengold12

Exactly, Murray has stated he wants to bring in guys who have won it all before. Change the culture in the locker room.

How about a veteran D man with 2 cups on 2 different teams? Think of the experience he could bring to a young D core. Pens fans would happily ship Scuderi to Buff. All it would cost would be a #7 in the 2020 draft.
- sammy87

im guessing it would cost the pens a 3rd rounder with scuderi for a 6th, for us to take the cap hit.

we'll even sign his buddy orpik, so he feels at home.

Exactly, Murray has stated he wants to bring in guys who have won it all before. Change the culture in the locker room.
- Dwight K. Schrute

Yeah that's what I'm saying people wanting to bring in Tallinder, McBain, Konepka... SCOTT...

I just don't get it... I'd rather get new guys in here we can afford it.. they don't have to be too good as long as they compete and are smart with the puck.

Yeah that's what I'm saying people wanting to bring in Tallinder, McBain, Konepka... SCOTT...

I just don't get it... I'd rather get new guys in here we can afford it.. they don't have to be too good as long as they compete and are smart with the puck.
- bluengold12

I also want a good influence in the room. We need these kids to grow into leaders.

I also want a good influence in the room. We need these kids to grow into leaders.
- Dwight K. Schrute

That's what I'm saying none of the former players are really great leaders IMO

don't we get a pick in 2016 if the blues trade millers right ?

We will take Scuderi and a #2 in 2015 draft for a #7 in 2016 draft. They have to dump Salary . We are doing them a favor . That is how it works.
- Maximum Signal

take gleason too. we will eat 1.5 and kick in a 4th

don't we get a pick in 2016 if the blues trade millers right ?
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I was wondering the same thing

That's what I'm saying none of the former players are really great leaders IMO
- bluengold12

I think Scuderi and/or Morrow might be ok for a year.

don't we get a pick in 2016 if the blues trade millers right ?
- GERBE!!!75PTS

atm its a 3rd, if they trade his rights it becomes a 2nd

atm its a 3rd, if they trade his rights it becomes a 2nd
- Mentalorgasm5

ek is high then they won't trade him

ek is high then they won't trade him
- GERBE!!!75PTS

yup, unless the nucks are willing to give a 2nd, it wouldnt make much sense.

ek is high then they won't trade him
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Would you trade a 2nd for a 3rd and a 4th??? Because that is basically what would happen then.

SJ gives them a 4th, they get their 3rd back then, but give up a 2nd. They go back to having 7 picks rather than just 6.

If they are smart they would overpay 3 vets 6 million each on a 1 year deal - Then at the deadline, flip those guys for 1st rounders or 2nds, or prospects

Thats how I'd stockpile during a rebuild when I have to hit the cap floor

If they are smart they would overpay 3 vets 6 million each on a 1 year deal - Then at the deadline, flip those guys for 1st rounders or 2nds, or prospects

Thats how I'd stockpile during a rebuild when I have to hit the cap floor
- RoloTahmasee

Trading players with salary cap hits of $6 million? Good luck.

Trading players with salary cap hits of $6 million? Good luck.
- grand-magus

At the deadline - It's easy - Happens every year.....

Team only has to account for remaining salary

I didn't read through all the pages to see if anyone posted this:

Buffalo Sabres

Top Pick: Sam Reinhart is the best pure passer in the draft class. His ability to dictate tempo elevates his game to a distinct level. Reinhart can make all kinds of plays with the puck, and his elite hockey sense stands out regularly. He has average size but will work hard in battles for the puck. Some of the skills that distinguish Reinhart are his smart play in the defensive zone and his ability to shut down opposing top players, and he is an asset on the penalty kill.

Day 2 picks: Lemieux is a very strong winger who is physical and intense every shift. He is an above-average skater, though I've gotten mixed reviews from scouts on that area of his game. He isn't an overly skilled player, but he's decent offensively, with good instincts. Lemieux needs to work on reigning in his emotions and not taking bad penalties, which he does often. ... Cornel is a skilled puck-possession forward with top-six upside at the NHL level. As with many skilled prospects, he can try to do too much on the ice, turning the puck over. He works hard, but his off-puck reads and value are underwhelming. Cornel needs to bulk up, and isn't the best in the physical game. ... Karabacek controls the puck with some flashy skills, and good overall instincts and decision making. His shot has developed well, as he gets the puck off his stick quickly and with accuracy. His size (5-foot-11, 185 pounds) is a limitation, but not to the same degree as some of the other skilled forwards on this list. ... Johansson is the kind of goalie who doesn't move very much in the net, but takes away shooting space with his angles. He can be effective taking away second chances. Scouts are split on his athletic skills, with some saying he's good in that area and others saying he doesn't wow them as much when he has to move a lot. His reads and reactions are solid to above average. ... Martin's first-pass and transition game get praise from NHL sources. Martin is a clear above-average skater with solid to above-average puck skills. He's a physical player who leans on his checks and battles well. Martin can be fine in his own end, and while he'll still make the odd mistake typical of players his age, he understands the game defensively. He doesn't really stand out in any area. ... Max Willman is a bit of a late bloomer, but he's certainly toolsy. Willman can skate, and has above-average puck possession tools. The Brown commit is a bit of a project, but he's an intriguing upside pick. ... Chris Brown has intrigued some scouts with his above-average skating and puck skills. He plays in Michigan high school though, which is a pretty low level of play though and has made it tough to evaluate him.

Summary: With Reinhart the Sabres' depth down the middle in young players is elite currently. They added a bunch of talent after Reinhart, adding several top forward prospects and a former top prospect in Brycen Martin who has been up and down in the WHL. There were no pluggers, and even though Lemieux is a physical player, he has offense to his game too. They have an elite farm system, and after today, you need a really convincing argument to say they don't have the best pipeline in the NHL. -- Pronman

Organizational assessment: The Sabres used this draft to continue their trawl of the hockey talent ocean, adding the highly-talented center Sam Reinhart in the first round to go along with five other picks in the subsequent two rounds. With probably the best prospect pipeline in the NHL and oodles of cap space, the Sabres are poised to rapidly scale the NHL standings ladder in the near future. Grade: A+ -- Provenzano

I like all of the mentioned moves. I would love to see Danny retire as a Sabre, and I really liked Moulson in the blue and gold as well.
- Pierceme69

I'd take them too, but I would have rather had Gagner for a sixth rounder.

Trolling us with that John Scott comment eh Pachla?

Good blog but I have no use for Foligno or McBain, we can do better.
- SABRES 89

Murray's words, they have faith in Foligno. Don't see him going anywhere for at least a few years.