Just some initial thoughts on this trade. this would give ristolainen a change of scenery and go to a competitor that he desperately wants to play for. it would also unload a bad okposo contract for the sabres while simultaneously bringing cap relief to Vegas and incentivizing the trade for Vegas by giving them next year's first round pick which would bring in cheap young good talent. For Buffalo they take on Martinez on a one-year deal who they likely walk away from next year with their plethora of defensive depth coming up in the next 2 years. It brings Pacioretty closer to his home town and provides depth, toughness and leadership that Buffalo desperately needs.

I wish Buffalo would do this.

I get what you are saying but Martinez is off the books after next year anyway and although Okposo is a million squish cheaper than MP, he is a much worse player and Risto is a really bad dman. It could work with a few tweaks but I can't see Vegas doing this as is.

"Get Vegas under the cap"

"Vegas eats 1.3 million more in cap"

"Drools"

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Wow I didn't even notice that.