Sweeney would get crucified by fans and media in Boston if he traded Hamilton to Buff. It would not be a good first move as GM by him. I don't see it. They can trade/buy out Kelly to save cap space.
- mhp

Honestly, they'd rather trade Chara at this point than DH.

Then its a pass. However I would move Zadorov plus for him
- Stripes77

Zads and Foligno?

I would be fine with Martin on a 3 year deal.
- mhp

There's a chance year 3 becomes dead weight, they could give him a 2 year one and front-load it? Give him 6 next year then 3 the year after?

i'd throw a big 2 year deal at him

12 mil total

they have the cap space
- homiedclown

Well....

You did tell us you would be drinking today.

Honestly, they'd rather trade Chara at this point than DH.
- nfph

You're probably right. 3 more season are longer than I would want his 6.5 cap hit on the books. If you could get them to eat $2 million I would do it though.

Yost thinks Dougie Hamilton would look good in Blue and Gold...what would it take? Bruins are in cap hell unless they move Lucic
- Stripes77

dougie would look great in the blue and gold...


does anyone know where I can find the info on the potential for the sabres to throw out two offer sheets?

There's a chance year 3 becomes dead weight, they could give him a 2 year one and front-load it? Give him 6 next year then 3 the year after?
- Sabresfan-365

That would work. Looking ahead a bit I'd throw big money at Keith Yandle next year.

Zads and Foligno?
- mhp

For Hamilton? Yes please. If you can do that without moving any picks and prospects (besides Zadorov) I would do it. That still leaves ammo to acquire a top 6 forward (Grigo plus 21st etc.)

Risto for starters.
- mhp

Eggsactly. Which is a non starter.

Kick the tires on big Z (Chara, that is), for sure.

That would work. Looking ahead a bit I'd throw big money at Keith Yandle next year.
- mhp

If they get a top 6 forward this year in a trade I would think Yandle would be a top target in FA next year as well.

Well....

You did tell us you would be drinking today.
- Der Kaiser

I start in 2 hours

If they get a top 6 forward this year in a trade I would think Yandle would be a top target in FA next year as well.
- Stripes77

Yandle and Risto would look great together as the #1 D unit and on the PP.

That would work. Looking ahead a bit I'd throw big money at Keith Yandle next year.
- mhp

Yandle's the one that crossed my mind. They rarely become available, getting him would be huge.

Who is this "Martin" that you speak of?

For Hamilton? Yes please. If you can do that without moving any picks and prospects (besides Zadorov) I would do it. That still leaves ammo to acquire a top 6 forward (Grigo plus 21st etc.)
- Stripes77

for as much immaturity as Zadorov has shown, his skill-set is pretty intriguing...defense has been his focus and he can lay out a huge hit...but perhaps the biggest upside in his development, imo, lies on the offensive side...

could end up being a two-way beast

Eggsactly. Which is a non starter.

Kick the tires on big Z (Chara, that is), for sure.
- grand-magus

I'm so-so on Chara. Mostly because I hate that SOB.

Yandle's the one that crossed my mind. They rarely become available, getting him would be huge.
- Sabresfan-365

And doubtful the Rags re-sign him next year with their cap problems.

I'm so-so on Chara. Mostly because I hate that SOB.
- mhp

I know what you mean

Who is this "Martin" that you speak of?
- grand-magus

Paul Martin. Played for Bylsma in Pitt. He's a UFA.

And doubtful the Rags re-sign him next year with their cap problems.
- mhp

If enough people get overpaid you might even have chance to get him this year. They probably don't want to let him walk for nothing. Either that or they do some serious dumping or salary.

for as much immaturity as Zadorov has shown, his skill-set is pretty intriguing...defense has been his focus and he can lay out a huge hit...but perhaps the biggest upside in his development, imo, lies on the offensive side...

could end up being a two-way beast
- Michael Pachla

He could. I am just thinking if you can get a 21 year old that you know can play top minutes in this league and can produce points like Hamilton I would trade the could be for the already is. Especially when you can pair him with Risto. You're looking at the top pairing for the Sabres for the next 10 years.

If enough people get overpaid you might even have chance to get him this year. They probably don't want to let him walk for nothing. Either that or they do some serious dumping or salary.
- Sabresfan-365

They would probably want something similar to what they gave up to get him. Would 31st be enough? Would Yandle resign here?

I start in 2 hours
- homiedclown

Paul Martin. Played for Bylsma in Pitt. He's a UFA.
- mhp

I was hoping it was some other Martin

Richard, perhaps?

How is this D unit for 16/17

Yandle-Risto
Martin-Bogosian
Gorges-Pysyk/McCabe