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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 25 at 10:33 a.m.
Thread: Interactive Sabres
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheBoyDuddus</b></div><div>The problem with Boucher is exactly what you said, what is his value? Much like Norris I think the injury history and fact theyve consistently been out of the lineup the last 4 years makes it difficult to move them for what theyre likely worth. Also much like the Norris situation because of the depreciated value Ottawa would likely be best served by keeping the player and hoping they can get healthy.

If he was to be moved I think that Joki is a serviceable right shot D which is something the team is looking for. Curious to see what other Sens fans say, I dont hate it but I would prefer to keep Boucher.</div></div>

Thanks for the response and insight. I see Joker not as a garbage dump, but as an extra player the Sabres shouldn't be paying his worth. He's now a luxury item that can be played on lines 2 and 3 (1 in a tight pinch) but the value in him now is the trade return. There's plenty of teams looking for team controllable RHD's so there's probably many options here.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 19 at 10:47 a.m.
Thread: Mr Molson Please Buy The Sabres And Trade TT To The Habs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MTLaveragefan</b></div><div>well he went 68pts, 94 pts, 56 pts... I don't know the context this season (injury or what not) - but TT is LOVED in BUF, like we love Slaf - so the price to acquire him will be too high from the bat - and for that price I don't want to take the risk that he is a good 70 pts player vs. a 90 pts player.

Especially when Lindstrom/Demidov/Iginla/Catton/ Levshunov are likely to be JUST as good.</div></div>

He had several significant and extended injuries this season, on top of Matt Ellis running the powerplay (into the earth's core) and a coach that allowed a casual atmosphere. You'll take a look at the shooting and possession analytics and realize the talent in Buffalo greatly exceeds what they put to the net.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 19 at 10:44 a.m.
Thread: Mr Molson Please Buy The Sabres And Trade TT To The Habs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MTLaveragefan</b></div><div>Strangely, I'd have a hard time in MTL if we parted with 2 first (the 5 OVR and 27 OVR) for TT - I'll wait for another 94 pts season before calling him a superstar... especially when the habs could potentially put their hand on one of Lindstrom/Demidov/Iginla/Catton/ Levshunov and even Celebrini if they win the lottery.</div></div>

As your team exists today, I too wouldn't be interested in that offer. I think it's fair in a vacuum, but your team is too young to do that deal. The Sabres are too.. um.. experienced. To do that deal as well. It's a loss for both sides. I also don't think the compensation is enough for a long term, stable 1C who has shown the ability to peak 40 goals. Sabres had a bad coaching problem this year.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 9:25 a.m.
Thread: Its a Cates for Jokiharju swap
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Roperttos</b></div><div>Cates is a nice bottom six defensive forward which playoffs teams want to have. Long-term Jokiharju won't be more than 3rd pair guy for them.

Long-term RD depth for them is
Sanheim
Drysdale
Bonk
Jokiharju
Ristolainen

It's simply not a good move long-term for them.</div></div>

Like Jerry said above, if they move on Risto, it makes a lot of sense.. to me at least. He's been effective all over the defense for Buffalo this past season. Played with Dahlin, Power, Johnson, Clifton...

The reason I believe the Sabres move on here is because they have their 4 long term, top 4 defensemen, they have Clifton and Ryan Johnson. Paying upwards of 4 million for what shoehorns him into the bottom pair when everyone is healthy doesn't make sense.

Understood on Cates. I personally wouldn't have a problem adding small to that offer. Still seems reasonable though, even with the Bonk trajectory.