Sergavhev is gonna get paid, too.
- GreatGigInTheSky

I think JB will have no choice but to bridge him and I think he'll take it. He's happy AF in Tampa. He's a beach and water nut now. The tax advantage and contender status helps as well. He's not going anywhere. A couple of folks will have to go to make room (looking at you Killorn, Johnson, and/or Gourde).

Stevie can't trade for Point. Because it's a "salary dump " Tampa has to include a first, and they don't have a 1st this year. (your rules)

- HenryHockey

Point isn't going anywhere, except to the bank in Tampa.

Stevie Y mesmerized the Canucks. Used the old Jedi Mind Trick.
- GalacticStone

I hope to see some of Stevie's magic this fall!!! The waiting is truly agonizing!!

Detroit truly needs a a bit of 'magic'!

I hope to see some of Stevie's magic this fall!!! The waiting is truly agonizing!!

Detroit truly needs a a bit of 'magic'!
- HenryHockey

If anyone can put Detroit back on track, it's him. The Wings are in good hands.

I think JB will have no choice but to bridge him and I think he'll take it. He's happy AF in Tampa. He's a beach and water nut now. The tax advantage and contender status helps as well. He's not going anywhere. A couple of folks will have to go to make room (looking at you Killorn, Johnson, and/or Gourde).
- GalacticStone

Would love to see Johnson in a Winged Wheel jersey! He could be a #2 C right away! He is usually a Wing killer when they face him, and that would be one less thorn to deal with!

Would love to see Johnson in a Winged Wheel jersey! He could be a #2 C right away! He is usually a Wing killer when they face him, and that would be one less thorn to deal with!


- HenryHockey

Something in Tampa has to give, salary-wise. The flat cap leaves little wiggle room with Sergachev needing a new contract. Given that Yzerman and Briesbois have a good relationship and most of the Tampa players respect Yzerman, I could see some movement between the two teams. Definitely something to watch in the offseason.

Something in Tampa has to give, salary-wise. The flat cap leaves little wiggle room with Sergachev needing a new contract. Given that Yzerman and Briesbois have a good relationship and most of the Tampa players respect Yzerman, I could see some movement between the two teams. Definitely something to watch in the offseason.
- GalacticStone

Sergachev isn't the only one, Cirelli and Cernak need new deals to. Sergachev could eat all there cap room by himself, as could Cirelli. There in a pickle because Johnson and Gourde have NTC and Killorn has a 16 team list. Be interesting to see what happens, they usually find away, but it finally might have caught up with them.

Sergachev isn't the only one, Cirelli and Cernak need new deals to. Sergachev could eat all there cap room by himself, as could Cirelli. There in a pickle because Johnson and Gourde have NTC and Killorn has a 16 team list. Be interesting to see what happens, they usually find away, but it finally might have caught up with them.
- Buff36

Johnson has been under utilized as of late, I could see him waiving his NTC to be a #2 center elsewhere. The guy still brings it!

Sergachev isn't the only one, Cirelli and Cernak need new deals to. Sergachev could eat all there cap room by himself, as could Cirelli. There in a pickle because Johnson and Gourde have NTC and Killorn has a 16 team list. Be interesting to see what happens, they usually find away, but it finally might have caught up with them.
- Buff36

Killorn is coming off career high production, so his stock is up. His contract is reasonable also, so moving him won't be an issue. We'll probably get a decent pick or prospect in return.

I would love to see Gourde go, but his contract sucks, so.....probably have to sweeten the deal to move him (if he agrees to a move). Johnson has value, but not as much as Killorn and more than Gourde. I could see Johnson and Palat waiving their NTC if they are moved together (off-ice close friends, played whole careers together, etc). I'd hate to see Palat go, but keeping Cirelli and Sergachev would be worth it.

Cernak I could let go not feel bad about it. He's a friggin head-hunter and if he can't keep his murderous instincts in check, then I'd rather see him go.

Killorn is coming off career high production, so his stock is up. His contract is reasonable also, so moving him won't be an issue. We'll probably get a decent pick or prospect in return.

I would love to see Gourde go, but his contract sucks, so.....probably have to sweeten the deal to move him (if he agrees to a move). Johnson has value, but not as much as Killorn and more than Gourde. I could see Johnson and Palat waiving their NTC if they are moved together (off-ice close friends, played whole careers together, etc). I'd hate to see Palat go, but keeping Cirelli and Sergachev would be worth it.

Cernak I could let go not feel bad about it. He's a friggin head-hunter and if he can't keep his murderous instincts in check, then I'd rather see him go.
- GalacticStone

Well you are probably right, but we aren't in the same hockey world as usual, there are 16 teams that will have problems signing there own UFA'S and RFA'S, it will be a interesting offseason for a lot of teams. There are other teams that will be trying to move players out to, only so many teams that can afford to take contracts on.

Killorn is coming off career high production, so his stock is up. His contract is reasonable also, so moving him won't be an issue. We'll probably get a decent pick or prospect in return.

I would love to see Gourde go, but his contract sucks, so.....probably have to sweeten the deal to move him (if he agrees to a move). Johnson has value, but not as much as Killorn and more than Gourde. I could see Johnson and Palat waiving their NTC if they are moved together (off-ice close friends, played whole careers together, etc). I'd hate to see Palat go, but keeping Cirelli and Sergachev would be worth it.

Cernak I could let go not feel bad about it. He's a friggin head-hunter and if he can't keep his murderous instincts in check, then I'd rather see him go.
- GalacticStone

Johnson and Palat to Hockeytown!!! I would love it! Will send you a 2nd(Caps) and a 3rd in the mail!

I am sure if you were to retain half of his salary, SOMEBODY would take him

- HenryHockey

Yup. Frigging UFA is a curse!

4/5.25m wasn’t a cap dump.
Asset management yes.

Do the Leafs need to add a high pick for their dump?
- Nighthawk

They needed to make space and they did. Got a 1st for their trouble.

Last summer Ek reported that Point would be traded by Yzerman...to Yzerman. Apparently he was the GM of both teams. I wonder if that source is still a source?
- Kooleus

Stevie can't trade for Point. Because it's a "salary dump " Tampa has to include a first, and they don't have a 1st this year. (your rules)

- HenryHockey

We took a 70 pt player off their hands . Is that helping them out?
- VANTEL

yikes

Hey boys and girls, An(g)us has butthurt from another thread where I owned him, and now I am living in his head rent-free. He is now one of my biggest fans. Give him a big round of applause and a popsicle.
- GalacticStone

Bring up that post galactic scientist stone boy. Your just trying to save face. I could care less about you. But until you change your name I’m going to call you out for what you are. Believe me this is fun cause you keep responding. I’m always going to be here Mr cool scientist stone Galactic boy.

Remember the Sabres source who had them preparing a massive RFA offer sheet, despite not having much cap room last summer? Remember the killer Marner offer sheet for $13M x 1 year? I wonder if this is the same source linking the Sabres to Killorn?

Really? The Sabres couldn't negotiate a decent trade if their life depended on it.

Bring up that post galactic scientist stone boy. Your just trying to save face. I could care less about you. But until you change your name I’m going to call you out for what you are. Believe me this is fun cause you keep responding. I’m always going to be here Mr cool scientist stone Galactic boy.
- Angus4444

This dippoop is the one who started the endless reply chain. Talk about Dunning-Kruger. Go ahead and go look it up, I'll wait...

Call me out - I respect science and work in a technical science field. Ooooohhh.

You burned me bro. Lemme go put lotion on that.

Mr. Cool Scientist Stone Galactic Boy. Ouch. I'm hurt.

Thanks for the compliments. Keep it up. It's fun for me and fun for you and people feel bad for you witnessing this.

Really? The Sabres couldn't negotiate a decent trade if their life depended on it.
- FireRuff

What do you mean? The Sab’s helped negotiate sweet deals for the Sharks and an extra fav for the Blues after giving up the best prospect pipeline in the NHL & draft picks to get Kane & O’Rielly
Watch O’Rielly to get more hardware.

WTG PEGULLAVILLE

I’m from the 716 and have always been passionate Sabre’s fan. I want to be Pres. of Hockey Ops.