I'm not sure the Sabres are able to do that...you know, because bonus overages and all...
- buffalofan19

Add Mojo then to balance out the salaries

We've traded 4 1sts away recently, more than the Blues.
- Lunaion

For Montour, Kane, Lehner. Who's the 4th?

You have an excuse for everything.

What are you, 23? 24?

Talk to those of us who are pushing 50, or older.

I want a Cup before it's too late.
- Powerslave

You expect different from a kid that Terry hired to protect him.

For Montour, Kane, Lehner. Who's the 4th?
- jcragcrumple

probably the 32nd oa in 2015. which is basically a first. right

I honestly don’t think they are that far off.

Add one legitimate top 6 and top 9 forward, one center one wing. Add a 5/6 LD and a goalie.

For the Sabres, adding that in one offseason seems impossible though
- sbroads24

I think they need two Centers, not one, at least for this upcoming season.

probably the 32nd oa in 2015. which is basically a first. right
- TheHank

Poor choice of words, I picked up what Gerbe was putting down though.

What he should have said was there is talent available in the 32-40 range that would otherwise be considered a first round talent in other drafts.

He wasn’t wrong either.

casey and a d prospect should easily get domi back and probably something else


you could move montour, casey and say laaksonen and get domi and henrique back


that would change our top 9 drastically and have no pressure on cozens this winter
- navinrjohnson

If that's the case, I'm in 100%

My point is simply that 8 should remain on the table for the right deal. You and others can disagree, but I think Monahan fits that bill

Who's that package for? That's too much for Bonino, Henrique, Domi and Strome and not enough for Monahan or Cirelli
- jcragcrumple

Cirelli is a pipe dream.

If they got 2 of Bonino, Henrique, Domi, and Strome this offseason, it would be a massive difference, and it wouldn't cost the 8th overall for either of the 2 from the list above.

For Montour, Kane, Lehner. Who's the 4th?
- jcragcrumple

Mistake, RoR was the 31 pick. I'd say it's essentially a 1st or would be today, but I was off.

Cirelli is a pipe dream.

If they got 2 of Bonino, Henrique, Domi, and Strome this offseason, it would be a massive difference, and it wouldn't cost the 8th overall for either of the 2 from the list above.
- kingcong39

I'd agree on Cirelli, but something has to give in TB. Either he goes or a couple others do. Not saying it's him, but if TB are smart they're at least listening.

I'd agree on Cirelli, but something has to give in TB. Either he goes or a couple others do. Not saying it's him, but if TB are smart they're at least listening.
- RhinoFan

If Tampa were smart they’d keep Cirelli and Point and deal Stamkos

If Tampa were smart they’d keep Cirelli and Point and deal Stamkos
- Pegullaville

Well, you got me there.

Still, with the No Movement Clause in Stamkos' contract, I would imagine there is 0% chance he's going anywhere.

Well, you got me there.

Still, with the No Movement Clause in Stamkos' contract, I would imagine there is 0% chance he's going anywhere.
- RhinoFan

If that’s the case then I’d much rather move 8 OA for Cirelli than Monahan if that was the move Tampa ultimately had to make

Well, you got me there.

Still, with the No Movement Clause in Stamkos' contract, I would imagine there is 0% chance he's going anywhere.
- RhinoFan

correct. he is not leaving Davis islands. they're stuck with him for sure.

You have an excuse for everything.

What are you, 23? 24?

Talk to those of us who are pushing 50, or older.

I want a Cup before it's too late.
- Powerslave

We all do thats why you can't rush things We have a lot of great pieces to get us a Stanley cup we can't just throw that away .... A player like Sean monahan will help but for the 8th overall pick plus it's not worth it...

If that’s the case then I’d much rather move 8 OA for Cirelli than Monahan if that was the move Tampa ultimately had to make
- Pegullaville

I'd get excited for that. Maybe I'm missing it but Cirelli seems to be ahead of Monahan by a decent margin.

Well, you got me there.

Still, with the No Movement Clause in Stamkos' contract, I would imagine there is 0% chance he's going anywhere.
- RhinoFan

And with him using the sabers last time that might have a bad taste in the organization's mouth

If that’s the case then I’d much rather move 8 OA for Cirelli than Monahan if that was the move Tampa ultimately had to make
- Pegullaville

Yesssss this

If that’s the case then I’d much rather move 8 OA for Cirelli than Monahan if that was the move Tampa ultimately had to make
- Pegullaville

We would all agree that Cirelli over Monahan.

I just find it dumb that we as fans actually expect the Sabres to hit on a first round pick.

Trading for either center mentioned. You know what you are getting in the player at an nhl level. So question marks ifs ands or buts

Poor choice of words, I picked up what Gerbe was putting down though.

What he should have said was there is talent available in the 32-40 range that would otherwise be considered a first round talent in other drafts.

He wasn’t wrong either.
- Pegullaville

That...and its fun Inside joke now lol

We would all agree that Cirelli over Monahan.

I just find it dumb that we as fans actually expect the Sabres to hit on a first round pick.

Trading for either center mentioned. You know what you are getting in the player at an nhl level. So question marks ifs ands or buts
- Sabretooth9

If you don't draft well, you don't win.

Paying peak value for 3 years of a player isn't without it's risks and causes immediate cap issues.

If you don't draft well, you don't win.

Paying peak value for 3 years of a player isn't without it's risks and causes immediate cap issues.
- Lunaion

Why is everyone assuming it's a one for one deal?

If you don't draft well, you don't win.

Paying peak value for 3 years of a player isn't without it's risks and causes immediate cap issues.
- Lunaion

Good thing botts emptied out the recycling bin with bad contracts.

It’s a higher risk to bank on an nhl 8th overall pick to pan it. It’s not the nfl or nba where is almost a guarantee the player at 8 would be good

Why is everyone assuming it's a one for one deal?
- Powerslave

Don't think they are, just that it's the core to a deal.

Good thing botts emptied out the recycling bin with bad contracts.

It’s a higher risk to bank on an nhl 8th overall pick to pan it. It’s not the nfl or nba where is almost a guarantee the player at 8 would be good
- Sabretooth9

It's not that simple though. If you make the 8 pick, instead of this trade, you have 6m+ of cap space to utilize. You aren't really banking on 8.