NHL Trade & Free Agent Candidates – Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres had another disappointing season, and this offseason will be really important for general manager Jason Botterill. He should have some salary cap space to work with.
NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Arizona Coyotes
Things haven’t gone as planned for the Arizona Coyotes this year. Taylor Hall could walk after the season, and they don’t have the salary cap space to work with like they once did.
If the NHL were to cancel the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, it could cost hem upwards of $1 billion in hockey related revenue. HRR is directly tied to the salary cap.
There is some hope within the NHL and NHLPA that they can at least get some playoff hockey in this season. Playoffs could be expanded to include more than the typical 16 teams.
There is so much up in the air right now. Will the season be a go eventually or will it be canceled? If hockey resumes, will it go straight to the playoffs?
Looking Back at the Last Time A Pandemic Halted the NHL Season
Just over a hundred years ago, the NHL canceled the 1919 Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and the Seattle Metropolitans because of flu pandemic.
What Are Jason Botterill’s NHL Offseason Plans For The Buffalo Sabres?
If the NHL season resumes, the Buffalo Sabres could be looking at missing the playoffs for the ninth straight season. They need to find a way to add more offense this offseason.
What Are Pierre Dorion’s NHL Offseason Plans For The Ottawa Senators?
The Ottawa Senators will likely have three first round picks – two potentially in the top five. They have plenty of cap space and my need to add salary to get to the salary floor.