Tre Mac Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Dayum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I love how not long before this trade report, there was a report that Miller would not be traded and is working on an extension. But damn, Blues are already a top team and Miller just stacks that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Bearer Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I hope MG and LG look at this trade so they can see how its done Wow! what a score for the Sabes I wouldn't give higher than a late second or early third for Ott. Miller for Stewart is complete steal too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Buffalo: Halak-quality goaltender Stewart- can be a real effective player/ trade bait Carrier- Decent 2015 first - deep deep draft Conditional 2016 1st if Miller re ups or Blues make it to WCF Blues: Miller - 33, great goalie should get them deep Ott - grit player IMO a fair trade - quality for quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Bearer Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I would think trading for two ufa players who are beyond their prime years, would be a huge risk. Definitely not worth two solid roster players a young prospect and potentially two 1st rnd picks Miller might only be in Stl for two months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcrguy Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Why does every GM move faster than ours? We're always on the sidelines watching teams get better. Buffalo trade a goalie.........why can't our team trade one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 That Conditional pick is frickin' crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 That Conditional pick is frickin' crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerdraft Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 That Conditional pick is frickin' crazy. In some ways it makes sense though. If St. Louis gets to the Conference Finals, Miller would likely want to stay and sign for less to remain on a legit contender and STL would obviously feel like it was a successful season and likely re-sign him for a few more legit kicks at the Cup. Having said that, this trade is a massive haul for Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 In some ways it makes sense though. If St. Louis gets to the Conference Finals, Miller would likely want to stay and sign for less to remain on a legit contender and STL would obviously feel like it was a successful season and likely re-sign him for a few more legit kicks at the Cup. Having said that, this trade is a massive haul for Buffalo. Yeah, it's almost a guarantee. Maybe Murray pulls a fast one at the draft and buys. Especially so if they flip Stewart, Halak, Moulson and Ehrhoff. Those picks could net a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcrguy Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Just imagine the name was Luo or Schneider instead of Miller.........why can't we do this? Does MG not make phone calls, do other GM's hate him..........is he a little slow.........why can't we do deals like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Bearer Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I guess we find out one way or another if MG is hated by the NHL GM fraternity. Is Ott that big of an upgrade over Stewart that a couple 1st rnd draft picks are thrown in just to even the trade out??? I get the Miller for Halak + prospect part of the deal, but Ott for anything more than a 1st rnd pick is too rich for my blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Buffalo potentially has 11 picks in the top two rounds within the next two drafts. Two of them will likely go to Reinhart/Bennett and McDavid/Eichel. They have 9 picks to get a couple of top six forwards. If they don't build a contender within the next couple of years with their current prospect pool, young core and future picks, it'll be one of the biggest blunders in the history of the league. With draft expert Tim Murray at the helm though, shouldn't be a problem. There are rumours that Halak and Stewart will be flipped to Minnesota and Ottawa respectively for even more picks and prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Halak is over rated. Stewart is a cap dump at this point. The deal involves the prospect and potentially the picks. Miller will probably re sign in St louis so its a 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Buffalo potentially has 11 picks in the top two rounds within the next two drafts. Two of them will likely go to Reinhart/Bennett and McDavid/Eichel. They have 9 picks to get a couple of top six forwards. If they don't build a contender within the next couple of years with their current prospect pool, young core and future picks, it'll be one of the biggest blunders in the history of the league. With draft expert Tim Murray at the helm though, shouldn't be a problem. There are rumours that Halak and Stewart will be flipped to Minnesota and Ottawa respectively for even more picks and prospects. I think there is smoke there as well. Your team is going to have deep cupboards come the draft. Assuming they can net another two 1sts and two 2nds, at bare minimum along with other deal throw-ins, for Ehrhoff, Moulson, Halak and Stewart… where does this leave them assuming Miller re-signs in St Louis? 2014 1st Buf 1st StL - Miller/Ott 1st Ehrhoff 1st Moulson 2nd Buf 2nd Wild - Pomminville 2nd Kings - Regher 2nd Halak 2nd Stewart 2015 1st Buf 1st NYI - Vanek 1st StL - Miller/Ott 2nd Buf 2nd NYI - Vanek 2nd Kings - Regher --------- Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I think there is smoke there as well. Your team is going to have deep cupboards come the draft. Assuming they can net another two 1sts and two 2nds, at bare minimum along with other deal throw-ins, for Ehrhoff, Moulson, Halak and Stewart… where does this leave them assuming Miller re-signs in St Louis? 2014 1st Buf 1st StL 1st Ehrhoff 1st Moulson 2nd Buf 2nd Wild - Pomminville 2nd Kings - Regher 2nd Halak 2nd Stewart 2015 1st Buf 1st NYI - Vanek 1st StL 2nd Buf 2nd NYI - Vanek 2nd Kings - Regher --------- Is that correct? Just looking at that makes me think that Edmonton fans are crying. For arguments sake, subtract 1-2 firsts and it is still an insanely exciting situation for any GM to find himself in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Just looking at that makes me think that Edmonton fans are crying. For arguments sake, subtract 1-2 firsts and it is still an insanely exciting situation for any GM to find himself in. Hodgson Ennis Myers Foligno Adam Ristolainen Pysyk Zadorov McCabe McNabb Grigorenko Girgensons Larsson Hackett Armia Bailey Catenacci Carrier Compher Hurley ------ Like….. really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Rich get richer, poor stay poor. Good job Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Rich get richer, poor stay poor. Good job Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hodgson Ennis Myers Foligno Adam Ristolainen Pysyk Zadorov McCabe McNabb Grigorenko Girgensons Larsson Hackett Armia Bailey Catenacci Carrier Compher Hurley ------ Like….. really? Point taken, maybe I reached a little with "insanely exciting". Besides the plugs they possess, I mean if I was walking into Buffalo with multiple draft picks over the next few seasons I would be excited to try format a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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