BUF and SJ confirm trade

[PsychoticPondGoons]

San Jose Sharks are making a slash this off-season. We've added veteran goalie Price to our roster along with overpaid and underperforming sidekick Niemi. We move a stash of prospects with some good upside to get the deal done.

Trade to SJ
Carey Price, $10.4m (2016-2021)
Antti Niemi, $5.5m (2018-2022)

Trade to BUF
Brian Elliott, $6.0m (2018-2022) 
G - Garret Sparks (SDP 2018: 2011 7/190 - 24 Games)  GP updated Dec13/18
G - Andrew Shortridge (SDP 2019: UNDRAFTED - 0 Games)
G - Kevin Boyle (SDP 2019: UNDRAFTED - 5 Games)
C - Jonathan Ang (2016: 4/94 - 0 Games)
SDP Round 1 - 2020

TheBeef to confirm.

SJ & BUF done

[Rock On]

You cannot use the overage for BOs. I asked. Montreal has an offer for you.

[Mordecai]

You cannot use the overage for BOs. I asked. Montreal has an offer for you.

[Rock On]

Niemi has signed with KHL Jokerit for 2019-20. Sharks can use a non-NHL Buy-Out.

Nooooooooo! I thought Niemi had another yr of NHL backup in him. Can I use the off-season 10% cap overage to buy Niemi out? I think my Sharks are over the cap limit with Price and Niemi coming over.

[dickiedunn]

San Jose Sharks are making a slash this off-season. We've added veteran goalie Price to our roster along with overpaid and underperforming sidekick Niemi. We move a stash of prospects with some good upside to get the deal done.

Trade to SJ
Carey Price, $10.4m (2016-2021)
Antti Niemi, $5.5m (2018-2022)

Trade to BUF
Brian Elliott, $6.0m (2018-2022) 
G - Garret Sparks (SDP 2018: 2011 7/190 - 24 Games)  GP updated Dec13/18
G - Andrew Shortridge (SDP 2019: UNDRAFTED - 0 Games)
G - Kevin Boyle (SDP 2019: UNDRAFTED - 5 Games)
C - Jonathan Ang (2016: 4/94 - 0 Games)
SDP Round 1 - 2020

TheBeef to confirm.

The risk of FNHL Buffalo trading Carey Price towards the tail end of his prime is high as he can still perform at a high level. But then you can factor in the performance of his NHL team and the risk that Price might start showing a sharp decline as many players his age do and this could be a win longterm for Buffalo while a clear victory for San Jose today.

Niemi has signed with KHL Jokerit for 2019-20. Sharks can use a non-NHL Buy-Out.

[EndGame]

[PsychoticPondGoons]

A doozy. Hope it pans out for both teams.

[PigsRule]

I think Crow said it best.

[mcrow]

I like this trade for SJ. Yes, they gave up futures, but even on a mediocre Canadiens team, Price should continue to be a top 5-10 FHNL'er for a few years. I can't remember how far out of the top 3 in the Pacific they finished last year, but this should ruffle a few feathers out west.

[jackdaniels]