Noseforthenet Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 56 minutes ago, oldnews said: I like the idea of going from Pu to Woo better. Yeah, but Pu is a forward. Not as likely, unless Woo develops one hell of an NHL shot. Side note: I kind of miss Don Taylor. He would have a field day with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 42 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: Carter Hutton wow just had a quick peek at buffalo's team salary details they have about 6 million in cap space and wow.. boy .. hell they sure are splurgin on goaltending they are putting montreal to shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 45 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: Carter Hutton double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 An underwhelming return for Carolina, but they're a weird team right now with the new owner getting overly involved. They've gone from just outside the playoff mix to what's likely another attempt at a retool. Good deal for Buffalo though, they're not exactly hurting for picks and could use the offensive punch in the arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just now, Coconuts said: An underwhelming return for Carolina, but they're a weird team right now with the new owner getting overly involved. They've gone from just outside the playoff mix to what's likely another attempt at a retool. It's purely a money move. The owner doesn't want to lose tens of millions so another rebuild with cheap young players is in Carolina's present and future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, coastal.view said: wow just had a quick peek at buffalo's team salary details they have about 6 million in cap space and wow.. boy .. hell they sure are splurgin on goaltending they are putting montreal to shame Hutton was actually the best available goalie. The market wasn't exactly booming with goalies this off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: Hutton was actually the best available goalie. The market wasn't exactly booming with goalies this off-season. $3.5 million total on the tending position shows a real commitment to the last line of defense at least they improved their defencement although that really is at a cost of less then 1 million before bonuses etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 minute ago, coastal.view said: $3.5 million total on the tending position shows a real commitment to the last line of defense at least they improved their defencement although that really is at a cost of less then 1 million before bonuses etc Yep. Lehner wasn't worth his cost. They're hoping that Hutton will have another good year this year. Overall, they're just buying time for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to develop. They have very high hopes for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I think Carolina actually wins this deal since Skinner has only one year left on his contract anyways. Getting that many picks and a B prospect is a nice deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, -AJ- said: I think Carolina actually wins this deal since Skinner has only one year left on his contract anyways. Getting that many picks and a B prospect is a nice deal. They're getting hammered mostly because they could have gotten more for him at the TDL. The new owner in Carolina is just interested in shedding his salary. If the Sabres can't re-sign him then they will end up in a poorer position trade-wise, but if they do sign him to a contract then Carolina will be the only loser in the trade rather than both teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 minute ago, SabreFan1 said: They're getting hammered mostly because they could have gotten more for him at the TDL. The new owner in Carolina is just interested in shedding his salary. If the Sabres can't re-sign him then they will end up in a poorer position trade-wise, but if they do sign him to a contract then Carolina will be the only loser in the trade rather than both teams. A fair point. The tipping point for me saying that Carolina was the winning team was the single year. If Buffalo can re-sign him, and he produces like he has so far in his career, Buffalo may very well come out as winners, so long as Pu doesn't become a star NHL player out of nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I feel like Skinner is damaged good. He has had multiple serious concussions. I'd venture to say that is part of the reason the return was underwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Skinner asked for a trade at exit meeting with Dolan at end of season. He also had NMC in his contract. When you take all things into consideration I believe GM Waddell when he says he spoke to all teams over past 4 months and this is the best deal they could get. BUF gets a very good top 6 winger. I see Skinner getting 35 goals next season. Sabres could put him on top line with Eichel but I think its more likely they'll play him on 2nd line with Middlestadt. Good top 2 lines and spread the scoring. BUF will be fun to watch next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just now, -AJ- said: A fair point. The tipping point for me saying that Carolina was the winning team was the single year. If Buffalo can re-sign him, and he produces like he has so far in his career, Buffalo may very well come out as winners, so long as Pu doesn't become a star NHL player out of nowhere. Pu becoming a top 6 forward will be the only way they come out looking good in this trade. It has to hurt that fanbase that the owner wasn't willing to wait a a few months into the season and shell out a few million in salary in order to get what would likely have been a better prospect and a 1st round pick though. If Carolina wasn't a terrible place for hockey, as evidenced by their attendance, I'd feel bad for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCanuck Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Them boys in Carolina just got Pu'd on .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, WHL rocks said: Skinner asked for a trade at exit meeting with Dolan at end of season. He also had NMC in his contract. When you take all things into consideration I believe GM Waddell when he says he spoke to all teams over past 4 months and this is the best deal they could get. BUF gets a very good top 6 winger. I see Skinner getting 35 goals next season. Sabres could put him on top line with Eichel but I think its more likely they'll play him on 2nd line with Middlestadt. Good top 2 lines and spread the scoring. BUF will be fun to watch next season. Good sign for Buffalo for him to agree to go there in that case. Reasonable return given the correct length and likely reluctance to retain salary to accommodate a contender. Pretty even trade but I feel bad for Carolina's fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Jam126 said: BUF has no excuse to miss the playoffs this upcoming season. They do now that you have jinxed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhorvat Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Noseforthenet said: We should see if Pu is available for the Canucks. In a couple of year's time we could see the dreaded "Woo to Pu" combo!!! dont forget Palmu lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Looks like Skinner turned down previous trades. That helps explain the terrible return. Now I'm pretty psyched on the chances that he will re-sign with the Sabres. He actually chose to come here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Soooo....what does that mean Edler or Tanev can get?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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