New Jersey did it when they acquired Schneider and the fans seemed pretty happy.
- CaptainRivet

Exactly, its something that would be femaled dogged about by fans and forgotten a week later. Its going to most likely e a top 10 pick so its not like we would be getting back a bag of pucks

New Jersey did it when they acquired Schneider and the fans seemed pretty happy.
- CaptainRivet

Right but they did it at the draft, not 1 year before. Don't want to give up a pick thinking you won't be bottom 5 then a year later at your own draft your fans have to watch the other team pick the better player.

I completely disagree. I think Terry Pegula is letting the hockey guys do there thing, but trading next year's 1st is where he would step in. No owner would allow that to happen.
- adambuffalo

Why?

Right but they did it at the draft, not 1 year before. Don't want to give up a pick thinking you won't be bottom 5 then a year later at your own draft your fans have to watch the other team pick the better player.
- Sabresfan-365

But if you're trading a potential top 5 pick, you'll be getting a damn good player in return. I'm sure most fans won't forget that or mind that.

But if you're trading a potential top 5 pick, you'll be getting a damn good player in return. I'm sure most fans won't forget that or mind that.
- CaptainRivet

Exactly, Id rather trade a potential top 5 pick than wait and try to deal the 12th pick overal. The most value for that pick is right now.

Right but they did it at the draft, not 1 year before. Don't want to give up a pick thinking you won't be bottom 5 then a year later at your own draft your fans have to watch the other team pick the better player.
- Sabresfan-365

Top 5 protect it.

Make it a 2017 1st and 2016 3rd if it's top 5 in 2016.

Exactly, its something that would be femaled dogged about by fans and forgotten a week later. Its going to most likely e a top 10 pick so its not like we would be getting back a bag of pucks
- hubie

It's more about the spectacle of the event anyway, in my opinion. The draft pick would just be a cherry on top.

Alternatively, Trade #21, 31 and 51 for around #10 or 11 and:

#10 or 11 Werenski or Zboril
- turbo044

How much more would it cost to get up to #8 and take Provorov?

Might be worth it.

Top 5 protect it.

Make it a 2017 1st and 2016 3rd if it's top 5 in 2016.
- dadeadhead

That is the best way to go and undoubtedly what Murray would attempt to do.

It's more about the spectacle of the event anyway, in my opinion. The draft pick would just be a cherry on top.
- CaptainRivet

100% agree, not to mention next years draft has a lot of Euros. So most of the early picks will be guys I havent watched all that much, except for say the World Jrs

How much more would it cost to get up to #8 and take Provorov?

Might be worth it.
- kingcong39

Id think more than Id like to give up. We arent hurting for back end help. Feel like he waould sit around in the minors longer than he needs to be

100% agree, not to mention next years draft has a lot of Euros. So most of the early picks will be guys I havent watched all that much, except for say the World Jrs
- hubie

Your spelling has been outstanding today, hubie. I award you a gold star.

Id think more than Id like to give up. We arent hurting for back end help. Feel like he waould sit around in the minors longer than he needs to be
- hubie

aaaaaand gold star revoked.

aaaaaand gold star revoked.
- CaptainRivet

I bet you are profiling me, I think you can toss out Indian decent

aaaaaand gold star revoked.
- CaptainRivet

Storm coming in quick

I bet you are profiling me, I think you can toss out Indian decent

- hubie

It's 2015, I don't judge

#1. No thank you. There is no place for Kessel here. We don't need someone like him on a young rebuilding team to set a bad example for our young guys.

#2 I'd do that

#3 Don't need either of those guys for the amount they will demand in FA. They would not line up in our time frame.
- adambuffalo

I completely understand your response on Kessel idea. I just think the same of Hodgson and rather than buy him out, get a #1 RW for him at manageable cost by ridding Hodgson's contract while taking off some on the back end. Wont happen anyway. #3 would only be if Pysyk is traded and signing one allows more time to not rush McCabe and takes some pressure off of Risto and Z coming into the season. Good points though

How much more would it cost to get up to #8 and take Provorov?

Might be worth it.
- kingcong39

Don't think #21, 31 and 51 gets you in the top 10, nor do I think there will be a lot of teams looking to trade out of there??

Don't think #21, 31 and 51 gets you in the top 10, nor do I think there will be a lot of teams looking to trade out of there??
- turbo044

Maybe CLB, but I think they would want a NHL body to get out of that spot

Maybe CLB, but I think they would want a NHL body to get out of that spot
- hubie

What about Marcus plus 21 for cbus pick? Then draft rantanen there.

On Nash...

I am surprised by this, but it is looking more and more like Rick Nash will be moving on. Detroit also has interest here, along with the Wild and Vancouver....keep an eye on Buffalo with Nash I was told.

E8

Nash is the greatest player in the league besides Troy Brouwer.

E8

Nash is the greatest player in the league besides Troy Brouwer.
- TheSabresTaco

EK said it so........................... he's not coming to Buffalo.

What about Marcus plus 21 for cbus pick? Then draft rantanen there.
- adambuffalo

At that point id like to screw over COl who is intersested in Zacha

But if you're trading a potential top 5 pick, you'll be getting a damn good player in return. I'm sure most fans won't forget that or mind that.
- CaptainRivet

Problem is there's no one available that would fit that category. Any player on the market right now acquired using that pick would be a big overpayment from us.

By comparison, the first seguin deal got the leafs an incredible goal scorer and even that deal was scrutinized for a half decade.

The impression i got from the WGR guys after their interview with Murray is that it's unlikely we see that kind of deal this summer.

Problem is there's no one available that would fit that category. Any player on the market right now acquired using that pick would be a big overpayment from us.

By comparison, the first seguin deal got the leafs an incredible goal scorer and even that deal was scrutinized for a half decade.

The impression i got from the WGR guys after their interview with Murray is that it's unlikely we see that kind of deal this summer.
- Sabresfan-365

I am almost okay with seeing what this roster can do without any major free agent or trade addition.