My 2 cents - I think/hope Pegula/Murray are p___d off about losing Babcock to the Leafs and they won't allow this to happen with Stamkos. Based on your insight, it seems like the Pegula Brinks truck will be in place by July 1 for Mr Stamkos. This is good. However, if he does choose the Leafs over the Sabres, I guess it will be because he is from Markham or he liked playing for Babcock during the Olympics.
- SabreWest

Who's to say the Leafs even have intentions of going after him? I can think of just as many reasons they wouldn't as they would.

Shattenkirk and their pick for #8 and a package perhaps?

Or the same thing could be done with Anahiem.

Lindholm and their pick (I think they have one) for #8 and a package?
- Stripes77

Much as I would love Lindholm I really doubt he gets moved unless it's for a massive overpayment. Would you give up Risto for Foligno and the 8th pick? No (frank)ing way!

Who's to say the Leafs even have intentions of going after him? I can think of just as many reasons they wouldn't as they would.
- fastek

This is something I've thought about too. There have been 0 reports (That I have remembered, there could actually be 100) that TML will pursue him, or they are planning to take a big run. Usually that stuff comes out.

With Dubas as there GM, maybe he doesn't think he's worth the $$

Much as I would love Lindholm I really doubt he gets moved unless it's for a massive overpayment. Would you give up Risto for Foligno and the 8th pick? No (frank)ing way!
- Wetbandit1

There is a 1% chance Lindholm is moved IMO. It would take an O'Reilly like contract issue

If we were to miss out on Stamkos

8th, Larsson, a 2nd, and Baptiste for Taylor Hall

EDIT: if necessary switch out Baptiste with Pysyk
- feetontheair22

Would you take that if you were Edmonton?

Would you take that if you were Edmonton?
- GERBE!!!75PTS

It'd probably be McCabe, 8, 2nd this year, 2nd next year. And that might not be enough. The last thing they need is more forwards.

It'd probably be McCabe, 8, 2nd this year, 2nd next year. And that might not be enough. The last thing they need is more forwards.
- Wetbandit1

They would ask for riso or Sam .. So I would go with Jordan is a little cheaper

It'd probably be McCabe, 8, 2nd this year, 2nd next year. And that might not be enough. The last thing they need is more forwards.
- Wetbandit1

If they trade Hall they would need a forward.

There is a 1% chance Lindholm is moved IMO. It would take an O'Reilly like contract issue
- sbroads24

I wouldn't rule this out completely.

This is something I've thought about too. There have been 0 reports (That I have remembered, there could actually be 100) that TML will pursue him, or they are planning to take a big run. Usually that stuff comes out.

With Dubas as there GM, maybe he doesn't think he's worth the $$
- sbroads24

There was a lot of talk that he was a high priority after the new year. Thing is I dont know if Matthews makes them want him more or less.

There was a lot of talk that he was a high priority after the new year. Thing is I dont know if Matthews makes them want him more or less.
- Sabresfan-365

I think they would want him more so there's less pressure on Matthews
Stamkos will get the Kessel treatment lol

There was a lot of talk that he was a high priority after the new year. Thing is I dont know if Matthews makes them want him more or less.
- Sabresfan-365

I would assume more. Just because Matthews will be relatively cheap for some time

I just got done watching dirty grandpa absolutely terrible movie.. But it did remind me of the guys on the site lol

I would assume more. Just because Matthews will be relatively cheap for some time
- sbroads24

Matthews could also become the background noise like Sam was with us if they get Stamkos it could work wonders for them

I think they would want him more so there's less pressure on Matthews
Stamkos will get the Kessel treatment lol
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Not if they're good. He will be the hero.....until he goes a playoff round without a goal. Then he's horrible

keep 8 or trade with pysik for EDM4
sign Goligoski for 5M
ristolainen/goligoski
bogosian/mccabe
Gorges/franson/nielson and in the few year guhle/nielson get the 3 line

Matthew Tkachuk could play with jack in a few year

so kane/oreilly/ennis
tkachuk/eichel/reinhart
bailey/girgenson/fashing
foligno/larsson/deslauriers

keep 8 or trade with pysik for EDM4
sign Goligoski for 5M
ristolainen/goligoski
bogosian/mccabe
Gorges/franson/nielson and in the few year guhle/nielson get the 3 line

Matthew Tkachuk could play with jack in a few year

so kane/oreilly/ennis
tkachuk/eichel/reinhart
bailey/girgenson/fashing
foligno/larsson/deslauriers
- morglan19

No way he falls to 8 it would take a trade up.

No way he falls to 8 it would take a trade up.
- RhinoFan

You mean like he said in his first line.

No way he falls to 8 it would take a trade up.
- RhinoFan

Right.
He did say, or trade 8 & Pysyk to Edm for 4th though, where Tkachuck would be available presumably.

Edit:L8

I just got done watching dirty grandpa absolutely terrible movie.. But it did remind me of the guys on the site lol
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I laughed a lot during that movie... It's unusual to hear Deniro say poop like that.

keep 8 or trade with pysik for EDM4
sign Goligoski for 5M
ristolainen/goligoski
bogosian/mccabe
Gorges/franson/nielson and in the few year guhle/nielson get the 3 line

Matthew Tkachuk could play with jack in a few year

so kane/oreilly/ennis
tkachuk/eichel/reinhart
bailey/girgenson/fashing
foligno/larsson/deslauriers
- morglan19

Hes is one of the most pro ready prospects avail in this draft. Could make squad next season

Sign Stamkos for 10 or 11 mil per

or

Throw an offer sheet at Kucherov for 8mil per

Sign Stamkos for 10 or 11 mil per

or

Throw an offer sheet at Kucherov for 8mil per
- MCGUIZZY

Oh my