Michael Pachla: Draft weekend is a good time for trades. Some names in the rumor mill Rasmus Ristolainen, Jimmy Vesey, PK Subban, Milan Lucic, Kyle Okposo, Jesse Puljujarvi, Jason Zucker all have been linked to, or might be of interest to, the Sabres

Last, any ROR rumors?

3RD..

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I am really not too thrilled about any of those players. Subban would be great but a lot of Money, Frank Vesey.. Zucker? Meh...

Keep Risto, Unless you are getting a young center in return (Rakell would be nice)

Okposo for Lucic

Would you trade two terrible contracts one-for-one?

Why not?

No no no no no no. He's much, much worse than Okposo. Eriksson? Sure. Neal, even.

And screw Lucic anyway for the Miller hit. I hate his face and he's awful at hockey now

- gerbe75pts

Just inquiring..I see Cole Caufields name mentioned to be drafted by the Sabres. Has anyone here seen him play? Is he a pure goal scorer that they say he is?

Okposo for Lucic




No no no no no no. He's much, much worse than Okposo. Eriksson? Sure. Neal, even.

And screw Lucic anyway for the Miller hit. I hate his face and he's awful at hockey now
- jcragcrumple

I want him on buffalo

Okposo for Lucic




No no no no no no. He's much, much worse than Okposo. Eriksson? Sure. Neal, even.

And screw Lucic anyway for the Miller hit. I hate his face and he's awful at hockey now
- jcragcrumple

But, but, but grit and snarl.

Byram, Dach, Caufield is my preferred selection order.

Nylander is going to surprise this season and continue to improve. Go for Pulhardy he's worth the risk imo.

I think the Lucic for Okposo trade is awesome

Keep risto and get PK, would be great.

Gnraley blog but you never mentioned who had the best legs...

I am really not too thrilled about any of those players. Subban would be great but a lot of Money, Frank Vesey.. Zucker? Meh...

Keep Risto, Unless you are getting a young center in return (Rakell would be nice)
- hehateme

the young center I'd really to see them go after is Florida's Henrik Borgstrom, if there was a match between the two clubs...risto and add in #31 if need be

I want him on buffalo
- Michael Pachla

But, but, but grit and snarl.
- buffalofan19

I want to see him beat up people

Just inquiring..I see Cole Caufields name mentioned to be drafted by the Sabres. Has anyone here seen him play? Is he a pure goal scorer that they say he is?
- sabreadvocate1

Yes, And he’s smart with some good wheels. His only knock is his height honestly. If he was 6ft. He would be right up there with kakko

I want him on buffalo
- Michael Pachla

Dear lord, why? He has an elite scowl but he is god awful, and he's horrible at 5-on-5, where we're already terrible. I'm sure there's a truculent FA we can pay a million dollars to hit stuff and look tuff. Signing Kaleta today would probably have a more positive impact.



With all due respect

Byram, Dach, Caufield is my preferred selection order.

Nylander is going to surprise this season and continue to improve. Go for Pulhardy he's worth the risk imo.

I think the Lucic for Okposo trade is awesome

Keep risto and get PK, would be great.

Gnraley blog but you never mentioned who had the best legs...
- washedup20

toss up between Ann Margaret and Brigit Bardot, but I'm leaning towards Margaret

Good blog Pach. I definitely think Botterill is going to make a trade over the next few days and will probably involve 31 and 67. I also think he has identified what players he wants in a trade and that could include guys like Vesey and others.

I'm not too crazy about getting Vesey. But if they end up moving Sheary they'll need a 3LW and he would be fine. Cost? I wouldn't give more than 4th rd pick.

Risto- I have been on the don't trade Risto train and I'm not getting off of it. Unless it's a deal that can't be refused, sure but I would rather keep him as I like the RD side of him and Montour.

Subban- doubtful they can pull that trade off and I don't have interest in helping out other teams cap problems.

Lucic for Okposo- Meh

Puljujarvi- agree that might not be a bad idea but I would buy low for sure.

Zucker- all in. Perfect fit in the top 6. I wouldn't mind adding Donato in this trade.

I would also kick the tires on Roslovic and find a buyer for Scandella for a pick.

My .02

Good blog Pach. I definitely think Botterill is going to make a trade over the next few days and will probably involve 31 and 67. I also think he has identified what players he wants in a trade and that could include guys like Vesey and others.

I'm not too crazy about getting Vesey. But if they end up moving Sheary they'll need a 3LW and he would be fine. Cost? I wouldn't give more than 4th rd pick.

Risto- I have been on the don't trade Risto train and I'm not getting off of it. Unless it's a deal that can't be refused, sure but I would rather keep him as I like the RD side of him and Montour.

Subban- doubtful they can pull that trade off and I don't have interest in helping out other teams cap problems.

Lucic for Okposo- Meh

Puljujarvi- agree that might not be a bad idea but I would buy low for sure.

Zucker- all in. Perfect fit in the top 6. I wouldn't mind adding Donato in this trade.

I would also kick the tires on Roslovic and find a buyer for Scandella for a pick.

My .02
- mhp

all great points...

but...

who had the best legs?

I don't anticipate many major trades during the draft because the league isn't even going to have there salary cap total announced until sometime Saturday, which is going to affect some teams ability to make a deal.

Michael Pachla: Draft weekend is a good time for trades. Some names in the rumor mill
Rasmus Ristolainen, Jimmy Vesey, PK Subban, Milan Lucic, Kyle Okposo, Jesse Puljujarvi, Jason Zucker all have been linked to, or might be of interest to, the Sabres
- Michael Pachla

Subban did not have the greatest of seasons in 2018-19 but the 30 yr. old still managed 31 points (9+22) which would have been third amongst defensemen on the Sabres. He's a right-handed shot, can still skate and move the puck and if you want a replacement for Ristolainen, he's the guy.

Tbf, PK scored 31 points in 63 games...

Subban did not have the greatest of seasons in 2018-19 but the 30 yr. old still managed 31 points (9+22) which would have been third amongst defensemen on the Sabres. He's a right-handed shot, can still skate and move the puck and if you want a replacement for Ristolainen, he's the guy.

Tbf, PK scored 31 points in 63 games...
- jochfr

good point

Yes, And he’s smart with some good wheels. His only knock is his height honestly. If he was 6ft. He would be right up there with kakko
- Sabretooth9

Thank you for the info. if we pick him, hopefully he will be a "Mike Bossy".

Trade Bogosian to Van (Brendan Gaunce and a mid/late pick)
Trade Scandella to Ottawa (4th and 6/7)

Trade Hunwick for whatever or waive him
Bury sobodka

Sign Perry 4 x 1
Sign Duchene 9.5 x 7

Trade for Krug (31, 2nd in 2021, conditional 3rd if he resigns and a prospect)

Skinner - Eichel - Reinhart
VO - Duchene - Perry
Sheary - Mitts - Okposo
Gaunce - Erod - Thompson

Dahlin - Montour
Krug - Risto
McCabe - Nelson
Pilut

Trade Bogosian to Van (Brendan Gaunce and a mid/late pick)
Trade Scandella to Ottawa (4th and 6/7)

Trade Hunwick for whatever or waive him
Bury sobodka

Sign Perry 4 x 1
Sign Duchene 9.5 x 7

Trade for Krug (31, 2nd in 2021, conditional 3rd if he resigns and a prospect)

Skinner - Eichel - Reinhart
VO - Duchene - Perry
Sheary - Mitts - Okposo
Gaunce - Erod - Thompson

Dahlin - Montour
Krug - Risto
McCabe - Nelson
Pilut
- ImThatGuy

I like perry...for one year...not sure if he has anything left in the tank, but a great team player and leader...

would take him over Pominville any day of the week including sunday