Quoting: Club_de_Hockey_le_Canadien
I think that Buffalo would rather keep their three firsts, than downgrade to a 2nd and get Zaitsev.
Quoting: Juice
...as for the trades...they mostly made more sense in the offseason for me....Brown to Edmonton for JP could have legs if JP can be extended under $1m
No need for Talbot to be involved...I would think Philly is happy to ride or die with Hart now
We are not getting anywhere near that kind of return for Zaitsev...so expect some backlash on that deal in the message thread
I am ok with Kapanen - Pesce deal in the offseason....I love what Kapanen brings to the roster but if it's a straight up trade for Pesce I can get behind it.
Quoting: rja40
I think you made a valiant effort with mostly reasonable logic. I do think you would be way off on the Zaitsev trade. No way he brings back a 1st from any team, even with the extra picks. I can't imagine any scenario ever where he garners a 1st round pick.
Quoting: Murph
@ RJA 40...Thanks. I was trying to finagle a 1st because Buffalo has 3. I doont know if they want to use all the picks for players who may not play for 3 years...they want players who can step into the line up because they are improving every season. So yeah, maybe more has to be added to justify, or they have to settle for less of a return.
To all above,
First of all, I am a Sabre contrarian, most Sabre fans laugh at the idea of trading for Zaitsev.
Second, IMO Betterall could take Zaitsev if Dubas were to offer him.
Third, Buffalo has cap space today and the next 4 years to take on his salary.
Fourth, I agree with all of the above that the 1st will not be included, but if this was done at the TDL I think Dubas would want an NHL player in return, probably a RHD to replace his roster spot.
I would love to hear your comments.