Post by BEARD Thomas (Commish) on Nov 6, 2020 19:50:16 GMT -5
To BUFFALO:
Nolan Patrick
NYR 4th 2020
TO NY RANGERS:
Tobias Bjornfot
Philip Broberg (prospect)
LAK 1st 2020
DET 1st 2020
BUF 1st 2021
Sabres...accept.
This was a big reason why I amassed the picks I did - to have the flexibility to make a move to bring in a possible franchise center for my #2 overall pick to tandem with for a very long time.
It's a hefty price. Sean was a tough negotiator. Broberg is going to be a stud in a few years and while Bjornfot and three 1sts is a lot, I feel it's worth it to solidify the core at forward for what could be a long, long time. He's going to have a plethora of high-end young talent on that team for sure.
EDIT: Plus, having Merkley and Rathbone in the wings, along with plenty of 2nd and 3rd round picks and a farm with some solid D's already, it eased the burden somewhat here. Though it still stings, no doubt.
But I think things are working out pretty well for the long term in Buffalo too.
Great talks Sean!
Nolan Patrick
NYR 4th 2020
TO NY RANGERS:
Tobias Bjornfot
Philip Broberg (prospect)
LAK 1st 2020
DET 1st 2020
BUF 1st 2021
Sabres...accept.
This was a big reason why I amassed the picks I did - to have the flexibility to make a move to bring in a possible franchise center for my #2 overall pick to tandem with for a very long time.
It's a hefty price. Sean was a tough negotiator. Broberg is going to be a stud in a few years and while Bjornfot and three 1sts is a lot, I feel it's worth it to solidify the core at forward for what could be a long, long time. He's going to have a plethora of high-end young talent on that team for sure.
EDIT: Plus, having Merkley and Rathbone in the wings, along with plenty of 2nd and 3rd round picks and a farm with some solid D's already, it eased the burden somewhat here. Though it still stings, no doubt.
But I think things are working out pretty well for the long term in Buffalo too.
Great talks Sean!
