Definitely would have to be some kind of extension worked out, hate to waste assets on possibly 1 year.
- Buff36

it doesn't make a lot of sense to me. If he could be had for UPL and Olofsson and a 2nd round pick, yeah ok, but I just don't see this org committing long term to a guy without the name Devon Levi.

it doesn't make a lot of sense to me. If he could be had for UPL and Olofsson and a 2nd round pick, yeah ok, but I just don't see this org committing long term to a guy without the name Devon Levi.
- TheSabresTaco

Agree, see more of a 2 yr guy if they decide not to go with UPL

Agree, see more of a 2 yr guy if they decide not to go with UPL
- Buff36

that's the trouble, right?

What team trades away good goalies? And what good goalies sign with teams that only want short term deals?

So you are almost forced to find this perfect medium of a team like the Jets looking to re-whatever, get rid of a real goalie for young assets while having a 2-3 year contract that Buffalo wants. This is why I wanted Saros so much. Hellebuyck just doesn't make sense to me based on what we know about this team.

that's the trouble, right?

What team trades away good goalies? And what good goalies sign with teams that only want short term deals?

So you are almost forced to find this perfect medium of a team like the Jets looking to re-whatever, get rid of a real goalie for young assets while having a 2-3 year contract that Buffalo wants. This is why I wanted Saros so much. Hellebuyck just doesn't make sense to me based on what we know about this team.
- TheSabresTaco

Veggie man in Arizona

For the non athletic peeps

“he becomes available, don’t be surprised if Buffalo and New Jersey take big swings.

One thing we’ve heard early this offseason is that the Sabres have interest in Hellebuyck, with the belief that a genuine No. 1 goaltender could be the last remaining piece in turning them into contenders. Getting one would also allow them to hold off on turning the reins over to Devon Levi until he’s proven to be NHL-ready.

The Jets would want young team-controlled assets in exchange, and the Sabres have plenty of those — from a youngish goaltender in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to promising talents like Peyton Krebs and even Casey Mittelstadt.”
- ImThatGuy

Where do I sign? If hellybuck is technically a rental, the price won’t be sky high.

Where do I sign? If hellybuck is technically a rental, the price won’t be sky high.
- Sabretooth9

Yeap!

Krebs and a mid pick? Does that do it.




Split the first year 50/32 Helly/Levi

Veggie man in Arizona
- Buff36

comes back to, what team wants to get rid of a good cheap young goalie for no reason.

i guess arizona is an enigma so, yeah sure let's do it

Yeap!

Krebs and a mid pick? Does that do it.




Split the first year 50/32 Helly/Levi
- ImThatGuy

you gotta think UPL is involved. I don't really want to send Krebs away for a rental. Doubt Kevo does either.

A one year rental for a 30 year old goalie? I think UPL, Olofsson and Philly 2nd gets you Hellebuyck.

comes back to, what team wants to get rid of a good cheap young goalie for no reason.

i guess arizona is an enigma so, yeah sure let's do it
- TheSabresTaco

Was just thinking contract, really can't think of many.

Where do I sign? If hellybuck is technically a rental, the price won’t be sky high.
- Sabretooth9

For a 2-3 year rental hell yeah, Ill pay 9 large for that. If he wants a 5 year commitment then its a hard no.

PM me.
- kingcong39

👍

that's the trouble, right?

What team trades away good goalies? And what good goalies sign with teams that only want short term deals?

So you are almost forced to find this perfect medium of a team like the Jets looking to re-whatever, get rid of a real goalie for young assets while having a 2-3 year contract that Buffalo wants. This is why I wanted Saros so much. Hellebuyck just doesn't make sense to me based on what we know about this team.
- TheSabresTaco

Does he have any say where he goes? His end of year comments suggest he is looking to win now, that makes the Oilers, Devils, Laffs, knights, Bruins more attractive.

Does he have any say where he goes? His end of year comments suggest he is looking to win now, that makes the Oilers, Devils, Laffs, knights, Bruins more attractive.
- washedup20

No

Helle
Pionk

For

UPL
Joki
Krebs
24 1st

you gotta think UPL is involved. I don't really want to send Krebs away for a rental. Doubt Kevo does either.

A one year rental for a 30 year old goalie? I think UPL, Olofsson and Philly 2nd gets you Hellebuyck.
- TheSabresTaco

If you're Winnipeg, do you really want to trade one of the best goalies in the NHL for a spare change offer?

Helle
Pionk

For

UPL
Joki
Krebs
24 1st
- DirtyDan

Done

Helle
Pionk

For

UPL
Joki
Krebs
24 1st
- DirtyDan

no interest in pionk. Use the extra assets elsewhere for a D.

no interest in pionk. Use the extra assets elsewhere for a D.
- TheSabresTaco

A lot of Jets fans have DeMelo to Buffalo

If you're Winnipeg, do you really want to trade one of the best goalies in the NHL for a spare change offer?
- Lunaion

So you have a 30 year old goalie that wants (assuming) to be traded. They know (assuming) he won't re-sign. His value is curbed simply because of that.

Does Winnipeg want to trade him? I highly doubt it. Are their hands being forced? Sounds like it.

And when your hand it forced cough Taylor Hall cough, there's not too much you can do about it.

UPL isn't a spare part and Olofsson replaces Wheeler or Namestnikov.

The name value doesn't match the offer, and that happens all the time in the NHL, like it or not.

A lot of Jets fans have DeMelo to Buffalo
- Buff36

now that's a guy I can sign on for.

no interest in pionk. Use the extra assets elsewhere for a D.
- TheSabresTaco

Why no Pionk?

I don't know much of the player.

RHD, puts up points, from a quick glance seems like a guy for Power.

now that's a guy I can sign on for.
- TheSabresTaco

Yeah, looks like a 2nd and UPL could get it done. But he only has 1yr on his contract to.

Why no Pionk?

I don't know much of the player
- DirtyDan

He's a step up from Tony DeAngelo.

Yeah, looks like a 2nd and UPL could get it done. But he only has 1yr on his contract to.
- Buff36

Sabres can comfortably offer him a 3-4 year ext. I don't think they do the same for Hellebuyck.

Why no Pionk?

I don't know much of the player.

RHD, puts up points, from a quick glance seems like a guy for Power.
- DirtyDan

RHD, minute eater and can score you 10 goals with 20-25 helpers.

27 years old. fits this team to a T.