TRADE MTL/BUF

[Mordecai]

Habs and Sabres agree to a trade.

Sabres get
Round 2 - 2018  (, from )

Habs get
Robert Bortuzzo, $0.5m (2016-2018) extended by Sabres
Round 3 - 2018  (, from )
Round 3 - 2018  (, from ; from )


We taking a chance on Bortuzzo who cracked the 70gp mark last yr but at age 29 we wanted some return on this deal in case he reverts to a scrub. Beef to confirm.

[TheBeef]

Buffalo confirms. We're upgrading some pieces to a middle-ish 2nd rounder.
Good doing business with you Mordecai.

[TheBeef]

As reference, Bortuzzo extended here

Buffalo Sabres contract extensions

Robert Bortuzzo, $0.5m (2016-2018)
Highest rk 112 17-18  $1.9m (2018-2021)

[izaman3]

 

I think this is a good deal for both team. Buffalo gets a draft pick upgrade and Montreal gets an ok D-man at a cheaper rate than will probably be available in FA. Savvy moves all around.

[blkhwkfn]

 

[PigsRule]

[DToxFan]

Bortuzzo is one of those defenders you roll the dice on. He's a depth guy.

[PsychoticPondGoons]

[EndGame]

[jackdaniels]

Decent deal for Mtl