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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I don’t really agree with this take. For one the Sabres have time but there is a pending NMC that is kicking in after this season so there is some time but it is ticking for the Sabres. Watson already has a NTC so that impacts the Texans ability to make a deal.
Different leagues and different situations. I could say that this will play out like a NBA deal where 3-5 teams get together to make a blockbuster. It doesn’t really happen in hockey so while I see some similarities in the situations you have described I don’t see it playing out the same way.
The agent move was putting pressure on the team to make the deal. I think the PA will get involved if this continues to drag out well into the season. The Sabres can’t believe they are going to get a better offer by burning another year of his prime and contract by sitting out. Once the NMC kicks in then it is likely the Rangers, or Bruins and the offers get far worse.
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The agent can put as much pressure as he wants on the Sabres but he can't force them to make a trade. I just don't think the Sabres need to be in any rush to move him. Friedman mentioned yesterday there was a meeting between the NHL, player and team and neither side was budging after the meeting. Sabres will not want to lose this trade so I just can't see them going back and accepting any of the offers teams have already made. They are going to wait for one of the teams to meet their terms. The NMC is a full year away so that's not exactly backing up any reasons to move the player any time soon.