STL Trade: A 1st Round pick, and two prospects that are expendable to STL because they get outranked by others (Barbashev by Kyrou, Walman by Dunn). Also, I look at the Gunnarsson for Gorges as a swap of slightly similar 6/7th D, however Gorges' salary comes off the books after this season. This could help STL re-sign young Evander. I would be willing to add conditional picks to make this work. STL is the best fit for Kane, and I don't think its that close.
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WPG trade: I'm thinking if Trouba is asking for more than the Peg wants to dole out with Laine about to get a big contract and he threatens arbitration, WPG can get a haul of young, talented, cheap assets to replace expensive vets. I might be overpaying but, hey RHD are valuable and having Trouba and Risto as your top RHD for 5 more seasons is good.
Nylander: still has 3 years of ELC, can replace Wheeler as a top6 RW if they can't re-sign
McCabe: 5th LHDman with 2nd pair upside on a cheap deal that can take over minutes from Toby Enstrom.
I would be willing to swap Nylander for Reinhart , and adjust value accordingly, I'm just thinking that WPG in this scenario would go for the asset with more cost control.
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Ran tankathon, got 5th. Zadina is still a dude, makes Nylander expendable.
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Last thing, after this season, the Sabres dump Moulson, Pominville, Gunnarsson, and a Bogo buyout would lead to about 25-27M in cap space depending on the movement of the ceiling. Lots of interesting UFAs that year like OEL, McDonagh, Panarin etc that could be nice fits on a team that is (hopefully) making strides by then.
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Please call me dumb
Blues likely say no. They like Gunnarson and Walman will be replacing Bouwmeester potentially as soon as next season. Not sure if they'd give up a first rounder either unless it's conditional upon signing an extension.
Nylander isn't getting traction in the AHL in his draft +2 season - how much value does he really have? Not enough to be the centerpiece in a Trouba trade I'd wager.
Nylander+McCabe+2018 3rd+2019 1st doesn't get you a sign and trade on Jacob Trouba? Buffalo is a hot mess can't see Trouba wanting any part of that organization.
Nylander+McCabe+2018 3rd+2019 1st doesn't get you a sign and trade on Jacob Trouba? Buffalo is a hot mess can't see Trouba wanting any part of that organization.
That is such a dumb narrative. Players will go wherever pays them.
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