"This game made us realize how good we can play and how strong we can be in the D-zone."
More in the Postgame Report: t.co/nozOd61C2n t.co/TsOXeeoxhA
Buffalo Sabres
Head Coach Phil Housley
Assistant Coach Davis Payne
Assistant Coach Steve Smith
Assistant Coach Chris Hajt
Assistant Coach Tom Ward
Goaltending Coach Andrew Allen
Assistant Coach Steve Smith
Assistant Coach Chris Hajt
Assistant Coach Tom Ward
Goaltending Coach Andrew Allen
Rochester Americans (AHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL)
| Cap Hit | $76,710,361 |
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| Cap Space | $2,789,639 |
| LTIR Pool | $0 |
| Roster | 23/23 |
| Contracts | 47/50 |
Transactions
| Activated D Casey Nelson from injured reserve. | Feb 20 |
| Recalled D Casey Nelson from Rochester (AHL). | Feb 17 |
| Loaned D Casey Nelson to Rochester (AHL) on a conditioning assignment. | Feb 8 |
| Recalled LW C.J. Smith from Rochester (AHL). | Feb 4 |
| Assigned LW Remi Elie to Rochester (AHL). | Feb 3 |
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Buffalo Sabres Injury Report
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Casey Nelson - Upper Body Nelson has been activated from the injured reserve list after recuperating from an upper-body injury but will not be available for Thursday's game against the Lightning. out - Out Thurs Updated Feb 21, 2019 |
out - Out Thurs Updated Feb 21, 2019 |
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Matt Hunwick - Upper Body Hunwick was held out of the last game with an upper-body ailment but is likely to take part in Thursday's tilt versus the Lightning. probable - Prob Thurs Updated Feb 21, 2019 |
probable - Prob Thurs Updated Feb 21, 2019 |
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Linus Ullmark - Undisclosed Ullmark sustained an unspecified injury and it is unknown if he will be available against the Lightning on Thursday. questionable - Ques Thurs Updated Feb 21, 2019 |
questionable - Ques Thurs Updated Feb 21, 2019 |
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Kyle Okposo - Concussion Okposo is sidelined with a concussion and there is no timetable for return. out - Out indefinitely Updated Feb 20, 2019 |
out - Out indefinitely Updated Feb 20, 2019 |
Buffalo Sabres Voices
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"I like the desperation, the urgency and the emotion that we brought to the game."
Housley recaps tonight's game against the Lightning: t.co/2AlINXbPLI t.co/Jgk7RHTirQ
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"Seemed like we had some chemistry, we were finding each other."
Rodrigues on his line tonight and Hutton's performance: t.co/ZuXKBFBZyX t.co/uVRZOn3QbD
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Joe Yerdon
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I mean, Tampa is good. Can’t give them free shots in a shootout. No moral victories.
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RT @BuffaloVogl: That was a damn fine 65 minutes of hockey. It'd be awesome if this wasn't the Sabres' last trip to Tampa this season. The…
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Carter Hutton: Decent tonight
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Entry Level Contract
Waiver Exempt
Has Arbitration Rights
Two-way contract
Waiver Exempt
Has Arbitration Rights
Two-way contract
(13) Forwards $43,924,125 55.3% of cap
| Player | POS | Status | Age | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pominville, Jason | RW | NHL --> 0 | 36 |
$5,600,000
NMC
M-NTC
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$0
UFA |
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| Sobotka, Vladimir | C | NHL --> 0 | 31 |
$3,500,000
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$3,500,000
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$0
UFA |
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| Okposo, Kyle | RW | NHL --> 0 | 30 |
$6,000,000
M-NTC
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$6,000,000
M-NTC
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$6,000,000
M-NTC
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$6,000,000
M-NTC
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$6,000,000
M-NTC
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$0
UFA |
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| Skinner, Jeff | LW | NHL --> 0 | 26 |
$5,725,000
NMC
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$0
UFA |
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| Larsson, Johan | C | NHL --> 0 | 26 |
$1,475,000
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$0
RFA |
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| Girgensons, Zemgus | C | NHL --> 0 | 25 |
$1,600,000
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$0
RFA |
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| Reinhart, Sam | RW | NHL --> 0 | 23 |
$3,650,000
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$3,650,000
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$0
RFA |
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| Sheary, Conor | LW | NHL --> 0 | 26 |
$3,000,000
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$3,000,000
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$0
UFA |
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| Rodrigues, Evan | LW | NHL --> 0 | 25 |
$650,000
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$0
RFA |
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| Eichel, Jack | C | NHL --> 0 | 22 |
$10,000,000
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$10,000,000
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$10,000,000
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$10,000,000
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$10,000,000
NMC
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$10,000,000
NMC
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$0
UFA (2026) |
| Thompson, Tage | RW | NHL --> 0 | 21 |
$925,000
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$925,000
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$0
RFA |
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| Smith, C.J. | LW | NHL --> 0 | 24 |
$874,125
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$0
RFA |
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| Mittelstadt, Casey | C | NHL --> 0 | 20 |
$925,000
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$925,000
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$0
RFA |
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| TOTALS | TOTALS |
$43,924,125
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$28,000,000
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$16,000,000
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$16,000,000
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$16,000,000
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$10,000,000
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(8) Defence $23,455,357 29.5% of cap
| Player | POS | Status | Age | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunwick, Matt | D | NHL | 33 |
$2,250,000
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$2,250,000
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$0
UFA |
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| Bogosian, Zach | D | NHL | 28 |
$5,142,857
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$5,142,857
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$0
UFA |
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| Scandella, Marco
IR |
D | IR | 28 |
$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$0
UFA |
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| Beaulieu, Nathan | D | NHL | 26 |
$2,400,000
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$0
RFA |
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| McCabe, Jake | D | NHL | 25 |
$1,600,000
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$0
RFA |
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| Ristolainen, Rasmus | D | NHL | 24 |
$5,400,000
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$5,400,000
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$5,400,000
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$5,400,000
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$0
UFA |
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| Nelson, Casey | D | NHL | 26 |
$812,500
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$812,500
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$0
UFA |
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| Dahlin, Rasmus | D | NHL | 18 |
$925,000
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$925,000
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$925,000
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$0
RFA |
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| Pilut, Lawrence | D | NHL | 23 |
$925,000
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$925,000
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$0
RFA |
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| TOTALS | TOTALS |
$23,455,357
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$19,455,357
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$6,325,000
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$5,400,000
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$0
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$0
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(2) Goalies $3,500,000 4.4% of cap
| Player | POS | Status | Age | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
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| Hutton, Carter | G | NHL | 33 |
$2,750,000
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$2,750,000
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$2,750,000
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$0
UFA |
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| Ullmark, Linus | G | NHL | 25 |
$750,000
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$0
RFA |
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| TOTALS | TOTALS |
$3,500,000
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$2,750,000
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$2,750,000
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$0
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$0
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$0
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(2) Buried $4,000,000 5.0% of cap
| Player | POS | Status | Age | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
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| Moulson, Matt | LW | MIN | 0 | 35 |
$3,975,000
M-NTC
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$0
UFA |
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| Wilson, Scott | LW | MIN | 0 | 26 |
$25,000
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$0
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$0
UFA |
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| TOTALS | TOTALS |
$4,000,000
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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(1) Buyout & Retained Salary $-458,333 -0.6% of cap
| Player | POS | Status | Age | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson, Cody Buyout |
C | 29 |
$-458,333
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$791,667
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$791,667
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$791,667
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$791,667
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| TOTALS | TOTALS |
$-458,333
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$791,667
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$791,667
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$791,667
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$791,667
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$0
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Cap Summary Projection |
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| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | |
| Roster Size
Number of players on the Active Roster. Cannot exceed 23 players. Excludes players on IR and LTIR. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
24 | 15 | 5 | 3 |
| Standard Player Contracts
Number of players signed to Standard Player Contracts (SPC's). Cannot exceed 50 players. Some players do not count towards this, such as 18/19 Year-Old players in Junior with less than 10 NHL Games Played in Season. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
47 | 27 | 10 | 5 |
| Upper Limit
The maximum Salary Cap Hit of all players counting towards the active roster. Often referred to as "Salary Cap". This is determined in the summer and is based on the previous season's revenues, per the CBA. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$79,500,000 | $79,500,000 | $79,500,000 | $79,500,000 |
| Projected Cap Hit
Anticipated Season-End Cap Hit based on the current roster, calculated by summing all Cap Hits of players currently counting towards the Salary Cap. Assumes current roster is in effect for the remainder of season. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$76,710,361 | $50,997,024 | $25,866,667 | $22,191,667 |
| Projected Cap Space
Amount of Cap Space projected to be available at end of year. Calculated as Annual Salary Cap minus Projected Cap Hit. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$2,789,639 | $28,502,976 | $53,633,333 | $57,308,333 |
| Current Cap Space
Amount of Cap Space that can be added to the roster without exceeding the Upper Limit (Salary Cap Maximum) based on the current roster. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$11,530,510 | $28,502,976 | $53,633,333 | $57,308,333 |
| Maximum LTIR Pool
The maximum amount of Long Term Injured Reserve space potentially available. This is the Cap Hit of player on LTIR less the Cap Space available for team at time player was on LTIR. A player can go on LTIR when they expect to miss 10 games and 24 days in the season. A player on LTIR does not come off of the salary cap, instead a team is allowed to exceed the cap by the LTIR amount. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Roster Annual Cap Hit
Anticipated Cap Hit based on the current roster, calculated by summing all Cap Hits of players currently counting towards the Salary Cap + retained salary + buyouts. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$74,421,149 | $50,997,024 | $25,866,667 | $22,191,667 |
| Carryover Bonus Overages
Teams can exceed the salary cap due to players receiving performance bonuses. If a team exceeds the salary cap due to performance bonuses, they carryover to the previous season and reduce the cap space a team has. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Potential Bonuses
Performance Bonuses that players on the active roster are eligible to achieve. A team can exceed the salary cap due to performance bonuses, but they carry over to the following season. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$4,337,500 | $4,550,000 | $2,850,000 | $0 |
| Retained Salary Remaining
Teams can retain salary/cap hit when they trade a player. A team can only have a maximum of 3 players that they retained salary on. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
(24) Non-Roster
| Player | POS | Status | Age | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
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| Moulson, Matt | LW | MIN | 35 |
$5,000,000
M-NTC
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$0
UFA
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| Porter, Kevin | C | MIN | 32 |
$650,000
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$0
UFA
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| Wedgewood, Scott | G | MIN | 26 |
$700,000
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$0
RFA
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| Wilcox, Adam | G | 26 |
$0
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| Wilson, Scott | LW | MIN | 26 |
$1,050,000
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$1,050,000
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$0
UFA
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| Tennyson, Matt | D | MIN | 28 |
$650,000
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$0
UFA
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| Leier, Taylor | LW | MIN | 25 |
$720,000
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$0
UFA
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| O'Regan, Danny | C | MIN | 25 |
$874,125
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$0
RFA
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| Hurley, Connor | C | 23 |
$0
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| Elie, Remi | LW | MIN | 23 |
$735,000
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$0
RFA
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| Malone, Sean | C | MIN | 23 |
$787,500
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$0
RFA
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| Cornel, Eric | C | MIN | 22 |
$717,500
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$0
RFA
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| Dougherty, Jack | D | MIN | 22 |
$695,000
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$0
RFA
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| Johansson, Jonas | G | MIN | 23 |
$759,167
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$759,167
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$0
RFA
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| Hickey, Brandon | D | MIN | 22 |
$925,000
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$925,000
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$0
RFA
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| Martin, Brycen | D | MIN | 22 |
$685,000
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$0
RFA
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| Willman, Maxwell | C | 24 |
$0
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| Brown, Christopher | C | 22 |
$0
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| Olofsson, Victor | LW | MIN | 23 |
$767,500
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$767,500
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$0
RFA
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| Guhle, Brendan | D | MIN | 21 |
$697,500
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$697,500
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$0
RFA
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| Borgen, William | D | MIN | 22 |
$864,166
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$864,166
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$864,166
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$0
RFA
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| Stephens, Devante | D | MIN | 22 |
$743,333
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$743,333
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$0
RFA
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| Chukarov, Ivan | D | 23 |
$0
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| Nylander, Alexander | RW | MIN | 20 |
$863,333
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$863,333
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$863,333
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$0
RFA
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| Asplund, Rasmus | C | MIN | 21 |
$845,000
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$845,000
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$845,000
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$0
RFA
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| Fitzgerald, Casey | D | 21 |
$0
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| Murray, Brett | LW | 20 |
$0
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| Nyberg, Philip | D | 21 |
$0
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| Glotov, Vasii | C | 21 |
$0
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| Criscuolo, Kyle | C | MIN | 26 |
$650,000
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$0
UFA
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| Davidsson, Marcus | C | 22 |
$0
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| Luukkonen, Ukko-Pekka | G | MIN | 19 |
SLIDE
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$761,667
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$761,667
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$761,667
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$0
RFA
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| Laaksonen, Oskari | D | 19 |
$0
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| Bryson, Jacob | D | 21 |
$0
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| Weissbach, Linus | LW | 20 |
$0
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| Samuelsson, Mattias | D | 18 |
$0
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| Pekar, Matej | C | MIN | 19 |
SLIDE
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$894,167
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$894,167
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$894,167
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$0
RFA
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| Lindstrand Cronholm, Linus | D | 18 |
$0
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| Kukkonen, Miska | D | 18 |
$0
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| Worge Kreu, William | D | 18 |
$0
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| Oglevie, Andrew | C | MIN | 24 |
$925,000
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$925,000
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$0
RFA
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| Olofsson, Victor | LW | 23 |
$0
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| TOTALS | TOTALS |
$16,971,624
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$9,045,833
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$4,228,333
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$1,655,834
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$0
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$0
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