ok good, haha I know grigs isn't popular here but I didn't think he was that bad that Avs would have to trade to get rid of him
- DDM-Coga

He's alright. I could have seen him breaking out last year if the Aves hadn't been such a train wreck

No, to damn hot to dress up. I got VIP tickets but i'm not going.
- SABRES 89

Regular shlub seats are only $25 and you can dress however you want

He's alright. I could have seen him breaking out last year if the Aves hadn't been such a train wreck
- chilliard77

I would like to see him stick around but if he is selected, I'm ok with that. With Compher on the scene now, he is taking Grigs ice time.

Mack/Jost/Compher are the Cs down the middle for a long time, unless Grigs is ok being a 4c, he really won't have a long term spot on this team

My team (assuming the trades with Ana, Chi, and Cbj)

Ana: C. Wagner (C)
Ari: K. Connauton (D)
Bos: C. Miller (D)
Buf: L. Ullmark (G)
Cal: E. Poirier (L)
Car: L. Stempniak (R)
Chi: T. Van Reimsdyk (D) + M. Kruger (C)
Col: M. Grigorenko (C)
Cbj: D. Clarkson (R)
Dal: C. Eakin (C)
Det: P. Mrazek (G)
Edm: G. Reinhart (D)
Fla: R. Smith (R)
Lak: T. Lewis (C)
Min: M. Dumba (D)
Mon: A. Emelin (D)
Nas: C. Sissons (C)
Njd: J. Josefson (C)
Nyi: B. Nelson (C)
Nyr: A. Raanta (G)
Ott: M. Methot (D)
Phi: M. Raffl (L)
Pit: B. Rust (R)
Sjs: B. Dillon (D)
Stl: J. Lehtera (C)
Tbl: S. Koekkoek (D)
Tor: K. Rychel (L)
Van: C. Gaunce (C)
Was: N. Schmidt (D)
Win: T. Enstrom (D)
- chilliard77

You can take Brock Nelson off that list. Word is that Vegas is getting a 1st from the Isles to not take a forward. That's why they were able to protect 5 defensemen.

You can take Brock Nelson off that list. Word is that Vegas is getting a 1st from the Isles to not take a forward. That's why they were able to protect 5 defensemen.
- Pierceme69

Damn lol

De Haan is still a nice pick up

why was that bum Girgensons protected over carrier?
- Michael Pachla

Simple ... team Bottley want guys who can skate ... girgs can develop in to a Bonino type guy ... it's going to be interesting to see how a new coach and system changes how some guys can play

Ulmark gets picked by Vegas. Lehner signs 2 year bridge deal early next week. Botterill calls Cal Petersen and says Rochester #1 is yours for the taking. In two years, Buffalo is yours for the taking.

The source of the above is my dog Jake.
- SabreWest

Jake might not be that far off ... if I'm Cal I'm waiting until Housley is hired and expansion draft is over before signing anyway

ding ding although they do need to sell tickets
- Sabresfan-365

So Vegas selecting BOGO helps their odds of landing that franchise player

many in buffalo don't like/hate on him
- Michael Pachla

Why is this ... thought he was a blue collar type player

If Vegas gets Manson and Dumba I'm gonna be pissed
- chilliard77

Dangle Kane for one of them

Dangle Kane for one of them
- Fattony1187

Trade freeze until after the expansion draft

I think Ulmark is in better shape since Malcolm Subban is exposed

My team (assuming the trades with Ana, Chi, and Cbj)

Ana: C. Wagner (C)
Ari: K. Connauton (D)
Bos: C. Miller (D)
Buf: L. Ullmark (G)
Cal: E. Poirier (L)
Car: L. Stempniak (R)
Chi: T. Van Reimsdyk (D) + M. Kruger (C)
Col: M. Grigorenko (C)
Cbj: D. Clarkson (R)
Dal: C. Eakin (C)
Det: P. Mrazek (G)
Edm: G. Reinhart (D)
Fla: R. Smith (R)
Lak: T. Lewis (C)
Min: M. Dumba (D)
Mon: A. Emelin (D)
Nas: C. Sissons (C)
Njd: J. Josefson (C)
Nyi: B. Nelson (C)
Nyr: A. Raanta (G)
Ott: M. Methot (D)
Phi: M. Raffl (L)
Pit: B. Rust (R)
Sjs: B. Dillon (D)
Stl: J. Lehtera (C)
Tbl: S. Koekkoek (D)
Tor: K. Rychel (L)
Van: C. Gaunce (C)
Was: N. Schmidt (D)
Win: T. Enstrom (D)
- chilliard77

Here's the team I did
https://www.capfriendly.c...m/armchair-gm/edit/360690

With no deals though, bc that's just speculation right now
Changes from your list:

Ana- Manson, over Vatanen
Arz- Burmistrov, solid 4C- slim pickins from yotes
Bos- McQuaid, need RH & good trade bait
Cal- Shinkaruk, like his upside over Poirier but it's a toss up
Chi- van Riemsdyk, no Kruger bc I didn't assume the deal
Col- Siemens, young defense upside more caluable than Grigorenko's upside
Cbj- J.Johnson, trade bait
Dal- Oleksiak, young defense upside over Eakins contract/down season
Fla- Marchessault, over Smith's contract to play 3C
LA- McNabb, possible trade bait or depth- Like other centers slightly over Lewis
Mtl- Hudon, really good young prospect- shocked Mtl didn't protect
Nsh- Aberg, more scoring upside than Scissons imo
Nj- Cammaleri, can still score & be moved at deadline
NyR- Grabner, all day over Ranta- like other goalies
Phi- Neuvirth, probably trade him- Raffl is 28 & only had 1 good year
StL- Perron, better contract than Lehtera & better scorer
Wsh- Grubauer, bc not 100% on Mrazek- but I like Schmidt
Wpg- Dano, young promising forward- Enstrom is too old & no trade value

I think Ulmark is in better shape since Malcolm Subban is exposed
- jcragcrumple

I initially thought the same, except...
Ullmark doesn't have to clear waivers to be their AHL goalie
Subban would have to

I initially thought the same, except...
Ullmark doesn't have to clear waivers to be their AHL goalie
Subban would have to
- jdfitz77

I thought I read that the contract the Sabres signed Ullmark to made him less likely to be claimed?

I wonder if Vegas can get a high pick and Staal to avoid Dumba. How much is Minny willing to give away?

I thought I read that the contract the Sabres signed Ullmark to made him less likely to be claimed?
- Losman

I didn't see that...
how so?

Keeping Ennis is foolish

I wonder if Vegas can get a high pick and Staal to avoid Dumba. How much is Minny willing to give away?
- jcragcrumple

I REALLY hope they trade him to us
Very curious as to what the supposed deal with the Ducks is
I had heard Cogliano & two 2nds, but obviously that's not true since Cogliano is protected

cap will be 75mil

Keeping Ennis is foolish
- SABRES 89

More scoring upside than Carrier

Even if he was u protected though,
nothing to say Vegas would've taken him with the contract & concussion issues

cap will be 75mil
- Sabresfan-365

Yeah, I heard that Friday
Official announcement should be tomorrow

More scoring upside than Carrier

Even if he was u protected though,
nothing to say Vegas would've taken him with the contract & concussion issues
- jdfitz77

No way I let Carrier walk over Ennis.

I thought I read that the contract the Sabres signed Ullmark to made him less likely to be claimed?
- Losman

Link?

No way I let Carrier walk over Ennis.
- SABRES 89

4th liner, meh

I know u don't like Ennis,
but u can't deny he has more scoring ability than Carrier

Plus, Cegas probably takes Ullmark
Or maybe we have a deal worked out with them taking Moulson!