Vaselesky is good but not elite good. Tampa literally has had an all star team in front of him


- Sabretooth9

It is the risk of wasting 4 years of involvement with said player, only yo have them leave.

The combination of a below average team/organization and college bound is a high risk.

Vessey, Peterson, Johnson, Levi, Portillo.
If that doesn't cause one to give their head a shake in this context, what would?
- IonSabres

Excellent post ion

We're on the same page....👍

Disagree. Most of the “elite goalies” have good teams in front of them.

Vaselesky is good but not elite good. Tampa literally has had an all star team in front of him

I would say igor on the rangers carries a bad or overrated team.

People poop on Gibson. But he’s been on a bad team. So is he really that bad? Probly not

It’s all relative
- Sabretooth9

That’s a helluva statement

https://dawindycity.com/2...ges-buffalo-sabres/amp/1/
Why waste assets, if he wants to, then come home next year as a FA.

It is the risk of wasting 4 years of involvement with said player, only yo have them leave.

The combination of a below average team/organization and college bound is a high risk.

Vessey, Peterson, Johnson, Levi, Portillo.
If that doesn't cause one to give their head a shake in this context, what would?
- IonSabres

I know people feel burned by a couple college players and assume there's higher risk and some kind of loophole.

What makes a Swedish kid any different? They hold the rights to both for the same 4 years (generally). The only one I can give is that they don't have the option of signing and returning to school.

I still say CHL is the higher risk, after the first 2 rounds. You have to make a quick decision on them and you're limited to 50 contracts.

https://dawindycity.com/2022/06/18/3-patrick-kane-trade-packages-buffalo-sabres/amp/1/
Why waste assets, if he wants to, then come home next year as a FA.
- Buff36

Yeah, those trades don’t make any sense for the Sabres.

I know people feel burned by a couple college players and assume there's higher risk and some kind of loophole.

What makes a Swedish kid any different? They hold the rights to both for the same 4 years (generally). The only one I can give is that they don't have the option of signing and returning to school.

I still say CHL is the higher risk, after the first 2 rounds. You have to make a quick decision on them and you're limited to 50 contracts.
- Lunaion

Risks every where people shouldn't be scared

Risks every where people shouldn't be scared
- gerbe75pts

What’s the plans for Olofsson my guy ?

What’s the plans for Olofsson my guy ?
- Pegullaville

They're reviewing the positives and negative about a long term contract

But they believe they have players that can replace him at a younger age and cheaper.

Wouldn't surprise me if they use him to move up in the draft for a player

lots of interesting topics on spectors blog today

WASHINGTON HOCKEY NOW: Sammi Silber recently cited Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos claiming the Florida Panthers are shopping starting goalie Sergei Bobrovsky hard, so much so they’re willing to retain as much as 50 percent of his $10 million annual cap hit.

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt is the notable new name, checking in at No. 10. Seravalli noted Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald recently said the 23-year-old winger is a big part of the club’s future. However, sources said Bratt was available at the trade deadline and there’s been no contract extension talks to this point



Puljujarvi’s trade value is low right now and he could be available given the Oilers’ limited cap space. It shouldn’t cost very much to acquire him if the Predators are interested.

https://www.spectorshocke...-rumor-mill-june-18-2022/
- homiedclown

I'm sure Florida would love to get rid of Bobrovsky's contract. How do they convince him to waive his NMC?

They're reviewing the positives and negative about a long term contract

But they believe they have players that can replace him at a younger age and cheaper.

Wouldn't surprise me if they use him to move up in the draft for a player
- gerbe75pts

You feel they take a swing on Yurov/Miroshnichenko if they fall ?

They're reviewing the positives and negative about a long term contract

But they believe they have players that can replace him at a younger age and cheaper.

Wouldn't surprise me if they use him to move up in the draft for a player
- gerbe75pts

Well hopefully it's someone highly rated, seems like a waste of a asset, have plenty of picks to use to move up.

You feel they take a swing on Yurov/Miroshnichenko if they fall ?
- Pegullaville

Yes..

they're not scared of the russian factor

Yes..

they're not scared of the russian factor
- gerbe75pts

I feel good about the draft if that’s the case.

Could be a big two days for us.

https://russianmachinenev...-could-be-on-trade-block/


"Bobrovsky, 33, had a 39-7-3 record in 54 appearances for the Presidents’ Trophy winning Panthers, posting a .913 save percentage and three shutouts. Bob’s 23.4 goals saved above expected ranked fourth best in the NHL per Money Puck, behind only Igor Shesterkin (34.1), Andrei Vasilevskiy (28.4), and Frederik Andersen (27.8)."


interesting that not so elite Vasilevskiy was second in the league for saved goals above expected

Well hopefully it's someone highly rated, seems like a waste of a asset, have plenty of picks to use to move up.
- Buff36

I can’t see Olofsson having too much value in a trade with one year remaining on his deal.

A guy like Buchnevich went for a second rounder and a blah role player last offseason and he’s much more sought after

I'm sure Florida would love to get rid of Bobrovsky's contract. How do they convince him to waive his NMC?
- Jacob582

a suitcase full of money

I can’t see Olofsson having too much value in a trade with one year remaining on his deal.

A guy like Buchnevich went for a second rounder and a blah role player last offseason and he’s much more sought after
- Pegullaville

I think he would be huge for one of those decent teams that struggled on pp

kings, pens and caps come to mind right away

I think he would be huge for one of those decent teams that struggled on pp

kings, pens and caps come to mind right away
- homiedclown

I guess it ultimately depends on what they do.

Do they deal him sans a deal and let the next team figure it out ?

Do they offer him a short term deal to stay in the fold then deal him afterwords ?

Does he take his arb award and play out the year and he’s dealt at the deadline?

Lots to consider

Well hopefully it's someone highly rated, seems like a waste of a asset, have plenty of picks to use to move up.
- Buff36

Come draft day its a different dog players fall and players later move up in the top

" This is just a example "

Buffalo moves up grabs Nazar and ends up with

Nazar, Savoie, miroshnichenko

Or

Kemell, Geekie, Salomonsson


Moving up 2 -3 spots might not mean anything now but Come draft day it could mean everything

I guess it ultimately depends on what they do.

Do they deal him sans a deal and let the next team figure it out ?

Do they offer him a short term deal to stay in the fold then deal him afterwords ?

Does he take his arb award and play out the year and he’s dealt at the deadline?

Lots to consider
- Pegullaville

I think since it's leaking out the sabres do not seem him as a long term fixture, you have to move him this summer

Come draft day its a different dog players fall and players later move up in the top

" This is just a example "

Buffalo moves up grabs Nazar and ends up with

Nazar, Savoie, miroshnichenko

Or

Kemell, Geekie, Salomonsson


Moving up 2 -3 spots might not mean anything now but Come draft day it could mean everything
- gerbe75pts

Well yes that's why I said a highly rated player, even so you have enough picks to move up 2-3-4 spots

Come draft day its a different dog players fall and players later move up in the top

" This is just a example "

Buffalo moves up grabs Nazar and ends up with

Nazar, Savoie, miroshnichenko

Or

Kemell, Geekie, Salomonsson


Moving up 2 -3 spots might not mean anything now but Come draft day it could mean everything
- gerbe75pts

Seider in 19 went to the wings 6th where everyone had him in the 12 to 15 range

changed the entire dynamics for the rest of the first rd that year

Seider in 19 went to the wings 6th where everyone had him in the 12 to 15 range

changed the entire dynamics for the rest of the first rd that year
- homiedclown

Check the Standings lately, heard something interesting last night. Baltimore is closer to the Jays in the Standings then the Jays are to the Yankees!!😉😉🙃🙃

Check the Standings lately, heard something interesting last night. Baltimore is closer to the Jays in the Standings then the Jays are to the Yankees!!😉😉🙃🙃
- Buff36

our horse is pitching today