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5 days ago
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Minnesota Wild Youngster Is Going To Be Well-Paid This Summer -- But It Shouldn't Be By The Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have their own collection of restricted free agent players to deal with this summer -- most notably, defenseman Bowen Byram and left winger J.J. Peterka -- and although the Sabres have more than enough salary cap space to make a splash ($23.2 million, as per Puck Pedia), one looming RFA who is getting a lot of attention of late is one they should absolutely steer clear of. We're talking about Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi. The 23-year-old Austrian had a solid season for Minnesota this year, setting new personal bests in goals (24), assists (36) and points (60), but there's a reason why his name has cropped up in media speculation: when the Wild had to put their best lineup together for their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, Rossi was relegated to the fourth line, averaging only 11:08 of ice time. Rossi did post two goals and three points in six playoff games, but the prevailing sentiment is that he's going to be parting ways with the Wild either via trade, offer-sheet, or both. Given that Rossi made a relatively-modest $863,334 this season, he's bound to get a considerable raise on his next deal. But why should the Sabres -- not exactly the most physically-imposing team in the NHL -- want to add a 5-foot-9 forward to the mix? Besides, Buffalo has its share of youngsters, and giving up the type of assets the Wild would want (a first-round draft pick and a decent prospect) does not seem to be a wise move for the Sabres. No one is saying Rossi isn't talented. He's not close to his prime yet, and a 30-goal year certainly isn't out of the question for him in the future. But considering where the Sabres are in their competitve development, adding a youngster who couldn't be a meaningful part of an up-and-coming Wild team isn't a move that many legitimate playoff teams would make, at least in the short-term. The Sabres need someone with more experience than Rossi can offer right now. They don't need to surrender picks and prospects when they've got youngsters in-house who should get a longer look at the NHL level. Let some other team take a chance on Rossi, as Buffalo doesn't need to take that risk at the moment. Here's Why Oilers' Clutch Player Needs To Be A Free-Agent Target For Sabres In their current playoff push, the Edmonton Oilers have received contributions from throughout the lineup. But one player -- albeit a currently-injured player -- is someone the Buffalo Sabres ought to be targeting when he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Sabres did have success with another Austrian native -- former star winger Thomas Vanek -- but in this case, they should be leaving well enough alone and focusing their efforts on acquiring a more proven commodity than Rossi. He's going to be well-compensated by one team or another this summer, but Rossi almost assuredly won't be coming to Buffalo. The risk/reward of adding someone who, for all we know, could take a backward or lateral step this coming season just doesn't make sense for the Sabres. So put away those Buffalo jerseys with 'Rossi' on the nameplate. He's not going to be a Sabre, and that's not a bad thing for where Buffalo is in its development.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Sabres Will Be Looking For Hockey Deal In Potential Byram Trade
There are no certainties when it comes to the Buffalo Sabres this summer, and the speculation regarding defenseman Bowen Byram may simply result in a short-term bridge deal and the 23-year-old walking to unrestricted free agency in 2027, but if that chatter regarding the Sabres potentially trading him is true, the question before GM Kevyn Adams is what do you get back for him. Byram scored a career-high 38 points last season, an impressive feat since all but three of those points came at even strength. The former fourth overall pick is capable of greater offensive output, especially if he is utilized on the power play, making him extremely attractive to teams looking for a top-pairing blueliner and power-play quarterback. Adams must be looking to make the same hockey deal he made when he acquired Byram from the Colorado Avalanche in March 2024. The deal in exchange for center Casey Mittelstadt bought Buffalo more time before having to decide on a long-term deal. A team interested in Byram will be looking to extend him long-term, but his status as an RFA should not affect his overall value in a trade, since he is arbitration-eligible and there s no chance of a holdout. Other Sabres Stories Is Peterka In Prime Position For Big Payday? Sabres Summer Dilemmas - Bowen Byram Sabres Facing An Off-Season Of Change The important part of any potential deal is what Adams can get back in return. Ideally, the Sabres are looking for someone comparably aged, and under control on a contract, or because he is on his entry-level or second contract. The issue that continues to affect the blueline is the preponderance of left-handed defensemen, so logically, Buffalo would be looking for a right-handed complement for Rasmus Dahlin or Owen Power. Byram was connected to his hometown Vancouver Canucks in rumors during the season, but that was connected to the chatter of them trading Elias Pettersson and that does not seem realistic after the Canucks sent JT Miller to the NY Rangers. Names that might be a fit the criteria are blueliners Brandt Clarke of the LA Kings, Jamie Drysdale of the Philadelphia Flyers, and Simon Nemec of the New Jersey Devils. Clarke was rumored to be possible trade fodder before the deadline, in spite of filling in nicely for the injured Drew Doughty and scoring 33 points in his first full NHL season. Drysdale finally shook off injury issues that plagued him the last two seasons and played 70 games for the Flyers this year, while Nemec – the Devils 2022 second overall pick – is growing frustrated in New Jersey after splitting time between Newark and AHL Utica for the second year in a row. Follow Michael on X, Instagram, and Bluesky @MikeInBuffalo
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28-02-2025
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Red Wings Trade Targets: Dylan Cozens
The Detroit Red Wings are in a fantastic position. Heading into the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, they are one of the teams with the most cap space. According to PuckPedia, they have $11.627 million in current cap space. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. After looking at Bowen Byram as a potential addition to the backend, we shift our focus back to the forwards as we look at a different Buffalo Sabres player: center Dylan Cozens. PUCK DROP GLOVES DROP!!What a start for Whalers' night 🍿 — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) February 28, 2025 Trade Board Ranking: 6 (The Athletic), 7 (Daily Faceoff), 3 (The Fourth Period) Contract: $7.1 million (Expires in 2030, Modified No-Move Clause kicks in next season) Position: Center Age: 24 years old Shoots: Right Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 207 lbs Stat Line: 57 GP, 11 G, 19 A, 30 PTS, 17:15 TOI, 50.6 FO% Red Wings Connected To 3 Superstars Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Ville Husso Breaks Record With New Team Red Wings Trade Targets: Bowen Byram 4 Red Wings Who Could Be Traded To New Teams Red Wings Trade Targets: Brock Nelson Red Wings 2025 Trade Deadline Tracker It's almost Christmas for hockey fans. The Eastern Conference is leaving the Sabres in the dust. Right now it's clear that the team is a seller for this season's trade deadline. The big question is who will be traded and what kind of return will they receive for them. After Thursday night's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the now have 53 points in 57 games. That puts them at 13 points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final Wild Card position. Cozens has been the most discussed trade target out of Buffalo this year. He has been connected to six other teams including the Red Wings, which is one thing Red Wings fans will need to keep an eye on. Cozens is a big, skilled, speedy center who isn't afraid to drop the gloves (see the above Tweet). In 2022-23, he had a breakout season, scoring 31 goals and notching 68 points in 81 games. This year, he is on pace for 43 points. While it's been a down year for the center in points, he's amped up his physical play. Cozens has thrown 55 and 108 hits, respectively, over the last two seasons. He's up to 131 hits this year, with 25 games left in the team's schedule. Game Notes: Columbus Owns the Net Front, Beats the Red Wings 5–2 in Stadium Series Prelude The Detroit Red Wings dropped the first end of their two-game set with the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday evening at Little Caesars Arena, falling by a final score of 5–2. The defining feature of the game was the Blue Jackets' ability to consistently drive play to the inner slot, from where they took full advantage of the premium chances they created. At first glance, Cozens appears to be a match made in heaven for the Red Wings. With the Sabres, he hasn't been on a consistent line all season. However, he's spent the most ice time with JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn as his linemates. Cozen's has spent 13.7 percent of his ice time this year with that line combination. At even strength, he's had the most production alongside Alex Tuch, Zach Benson, Peterka, and Quinn. He can play with a variety of players. Cozens could easily be the Red Wings' second-line center, something they have desperately needed since the start of the year. That need is more glaring with the hole the Andrew Copp injury leaves in the lineup. Do you think Cozens would be a good fit on the Red Wings' roster? Let us know by commenting on the story or voting in the poll. We would love to hear from you! Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
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27-02-2025
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Red Wings Trade Targets: Bowen Byram
A new day, a new target. The Detroit Red Wings have ample cap space to make a move before the trade deadline. Because of this, fans are foaming at the mouth at all of the possibilities that lie before them. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. In this trade target series, we examined Brock Nelson yesterday. Today, we will shift our focus to defense and examine how well Bowen Byram of the Buffalo Sabres would fit. Trade Board Ranking: 7 (The Athletic), 4 (Daily Faceoff), 9 (The Fourth Period) Contract: $3.85 million (Expiring contract, RFA) Position: Defense Age: 23 years old Shoots: Left Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 205 lbs Stat Line: 56 GP, 7 G, 22 A, 29 PTS, 23:10 TOI, 68 SH, 61 HITS, 81 BLK 4 Red Wings Who Could Be Traded To New Teams The Detroit Red Wings will need to make decisions on these players. Red Wings Trade Targets: Brock Nelson Why The Red Wings Traded Ville Husso Red Wings Connected To 3 Superstars Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Makes Big Statement Detroit Red Wings: Schedule For End Of February February is almost done. The Sabres are last in the Eastern Conference with 53 points in 56 games. This is despite a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games and a two-game winning streak. The Sabres' blueline is crowded, with eight defenders currently signed to NHL deals. Mattias Samuelsson, Owen Power, and Rasmus Dahlin are all locked in long term. This could make Byram available to the proper suitor. Byram is a fantastic skater who isn't even in the prime of his career yet. He can play a lot of minutes in many different situations. This season, he averages 1:15 on the powerplay and 1:57 on the penalty kill per game. His two-way play would be a great addition to any team. Bowen Byram Scores On His First Touch With The Buffalo Sabres Watch as newly acquired Buffalo Sabres defenceman Bowen Byram immediately delivers some offence for his new team, scoring on his first touch in his first gam... He has spent 70 percent of his ice time with either Power or Dahlin. His ability to play the right side as a left-handed player makes him very versatile, which coaches certainly value. Absolutely, yes. He is at the perfect age to acquire and could be a mainstay for years to come. His acquisition could allow the Red Wings to take their time with other defense prospects to better develop their potential. His easily digestible cap hit and abilities on the ice make him a perfect candidate to be a long-term blueline solution for the Red Wings. However, my only reservation with a Byram acquisition would be his injury history. He has had concussions multiple times in his very young career. In my opinion, that is the only reason to second-guess a Byram deal for the Red Wings. Do you think Byram would be a good fit for the Red Wings? Let us know by commenting on the story and/or voting in the poll. We would love to hear from you! Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
