Quoting: caniac58
Sabres comment is fair. It would probably require Pesce getting an extension at or before arrival. As for the Connor trade, I changed it based on feedback. Are your thoughts still the same?
You must know my thoughts on these trades based on extensions. I cannot think of one trade where a Cup CONTENDER (is this case the Cane, asks a key member of their team, who is one year away being a UFA, asks/tells him to negotiate a deal with another team.
So, the discussion with Waddell and Pesce goes like this. Gee, Mr Pesce, who want you ass outta town now, so we can trade you. So hurry up and sign an extension with the Sabres. Now if you don't come to an agreement you are welcome back to the Canes family as we go on another Cup run. " Yep that goes down well with Pesce and the dressing room.
That's why these trades aren't made....but please I would still looking for one historical trade where this happened.
But the other issue is why would the Sabres do it. They are one of few good (or so to be good) teams with cap. They can pick and choose their UFAs without a giving up a good assets. Maybe not this year but next summer.