Most of our prospects are guys picked outside the top 10 (aside from Savoie) .

Takes longer, I’m not really sure anyone outplayed benson and the spot he claimed last year.

He burst thru the door and took a lineup spot
- Boss34

I 100% believe Benson would have been in Roch last year, if it were an option. ELC slide played a role in keeping Kulich in Roch. Waivers will play a role in the final cuts this year.

These decisions aren't all based on merit. NHL rules pretty much prevent that.

Trade him with holding 3M with a pick to Utah.

You only pay 600K more this year on the cap.
- ImThatGuy

Full no trade clause for skinner

Guessing Utah is on the list imo

I’m saying the only team he waives his clause for would be Toronto ?

Maybe we dance with the devil?

He played some minutes at the top and looked good.
No, I'm not saying he is a 1st Pairing..... Yet. 😄
- IonSabres

I think Johnson is a fabulous skater, and would mesh nicely with Dahlin

Full no trade clause for skinner

Guessing Utah is on the list imo

I’m saying the only team he waives his clause for would be Toronto ?

Maybe we dance with the devil?
- Boss34

Fine. Marner for Skinner straight up no taksies backsies

I 100% believe Benson would have been in Roch last year, if it were an option. ELC slide played a role in keeping Kulich in Roch. Waivers will play a role in the final cuts this year.

These decisions aren't all based on merit. NHL rules pretty much prevent that.
- Lunaion

Good Post

Sabres f@cked up letting Peca walk, he really could have helped both those Players. You ever get a chance to meet Kulich ask him about Peca.
- Buff36

I really liked Peca as a player . I’m guessing he’s a good coach as well?

Peca could be our next head coach after Lindy lol

Full no trade clause for skinner

Guessing Utah is on the list imo

I’m saying the only team he waives his clause for would be Toronto ?

Maybe we dance with the devil?
- Boss34

Taking my idea from. 2 weeks ago now?
I see.

I really liked Peca as a player . I’m guessing he’s a good coach as well?

Peca could be our next head coach after Lindy lol
- Boss34

Don't think they burned that bridge?

Think it's clearly Appert, assuming they have some success.

that cap hit is tough in year 3. If you assume 92M cap in 25, 97M in 26, you're sitting at 90 cap with Skinner BO. even if they buy him out next year, they only save like 450K that year, so it's almost irrelevant whether they do it this or next year.

way too far out to run cap predictions, so no need to get into scenarios. But they may be in a bit of a sell complimentary asset mode if they pull the trigger on a BO.

I hope Hank gets his early Christmas present.

https://x.com/CMDeDominic...R84dWCy1ZpnmttsS28sg&s=19
- TheSabresTaco

the best gift for hank would be a return of e rod and a trade for bjugstad

Don't think they burned that bridge?

Think it's clearly Appert, assuming they have some success.
- Lunaion

I highly doubt that.

OK, so which Sabres prospects should've been handed a job last year?
- Powerslave

savoie should have received more than 4 minutes

esp with the quinn injury

Just for ease of access, Jeff Skinner buyout:

24: 1.44M
25: 4.44M
26: 6.4M
27: 2.4M
28: 2.4M
29: 2.4M

https://www.capfriendly.c...t-calculator/jeff-skinner

the best gift for hank would be a return of e rod and a trade for bjugstad
- homiedclown

My boy deserves better than that

that cap hit is tough in year 3. If you assume 92M cap in 25, 97M in 26, you're sitting at 90 cap with Skinner BO. even if they buy him out next year, they only save like 450K that year, so it's almost irrelevant whether they do it this or next year.

way too far out to run cap predictions, so no need to get into scenarios. But they may be in a bit of a sell complimentary asset mode if they pull the trigger on a BO.
- TheSabresTaco

Or retain $3M and trade him wherever he’d move his NMC for.

Could be a negotiating through the media tactic

every single organization in every professional sport has this concern, but I don't see it as any more than a rumor.

pepperidge farm remembers how awful sam reinhart was.
- TheSabresTaco

but the other teams are not passing up on first round prospects for

jost
girgens
okposo
robinson
erik johnson
bryson
clague
stillman
comrie
hinostroza

savoie should have received more than 4 minutes

esp with the quinn injury
- homiedclown

From what I understand he nearly got into a fist fight with Krebs in the lockerroom that he essentially started. If that's true, I don't mind Donny sitting him down. You don't fight with your mates.

savoie should have received more than 4 minutes

esp with the quinn injury
- homiedclown

Had he not reinjured his shoulder I think he gets some time

Just for ease of access, Jeff Skinner buyout:

24: 1.44M
25: 4.44M
26: 6.4M
27: 2.4M
28: 2.4M
29: 2.4M

https://www.capfriendly.c...t-calculator/jeff-skinner
- QuinnFan

It's worth it if they actually intend to use that money this year but I don't think they're big game hunting. They're medium-small game hunting

Full no trade clause for skinner

Guessing Utah is on the list imo

I’m saying the only team he waives his clause for would be Toronto ?

Maybe we dance with the devil?
- Boss34

Skinner with 3M retained ++ for Marner

It's worth it if they actually intend to use that money this year but I don't think they're big game hunting. They're medium-small game hunting
- Hank Balling

Yeah, I think it may be prudent to wait two years. Then it's just the 5.6M in the first year and 1.4M the next, then you're done. For now I'd be surprised if he's bought out, but stranger things have happened. So, as you say, not a lot of reason to do it now unless you're actually spending to the cap.

Could Friedman read hockeybuzz? It’s kinda his job to research trade idea’s ect.

I’d give a buyout > 15%
Trade > 20%

What’s your thoughts?
- Boss34

best thing for skinner and the sabres is to have a healthy skinner, tage and tuch put up numbers like 2022-23 season

if they want to trade him , next summer would be perfect for sabres and their cap situation

all a buyout does is give them a little cap relief and a hole in their top 6 for scoring

there is no cap issue keeping him for this season

I 100% believe Benson would have been in Roch last year, if it were an option. ELC slide played a role in keeping Kulich in Roch. Waivers will play a role in the final cuts this year.

These decisions aren't all based on merit. NHL rules pretty much prevent that.
- Lunaion

Super solid post , appreciate the insight

Skinner with 3M retained ++ for Marner
- QuinnFan

Up it to $4, throw in Rosen, swap 11 for 23 and we might be close (don't show this to Leaf fans)

From what I understand he nearly got into a fist fight with Krebs in the lockerroom that he essentially started. If that's true, I don't mind Donny sitting him down. You don't fight with your mates.
- QuinnFan

over what?