I think this could benefit both teams, but would only happen if Reinhart agrees to a long term deal prior to the trade. He was on a 40 goal pace last year, and showed he can drive his own line as a center.

8th overall, 5th overall from two years ago, for a player who holds all the negotiating power in a cap freeze. Kings pass.

As I mentioned the deal only happens if Reinhart agrees to a long term deal prior to the trade.

We already know Reinhart is at least a 2nd line center. No guarantees with the 8th pick, or turcotte.

You are preaching to the choir my friend... you are not going to find many posters on the site who will agree with you that Samson has REAL value. Samson would most certainly sign a long term deal with the Kings and almost any other club on the West Coast of USA & Canada if the following are addressed:

1. He wants to be wanted by the team so term is critical to him.... he has never been made to feel as if he is important or matters to the development of the Sabres organization as it has been others who get the long term contract and the money;

2. The dollars have to be in a range that is acceptable for his talent. he has been grossly underpaid for his career and that is on the Sabres;

I for one would love for GM Adams to say hey Samson I will give you a 8 year deal for $9,000,000 a year once I move Capt. Jack. I think the Sabres chose the wrong player to make the face of their franchise.