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Debate! Should the Buffalo Sabres sign Johnny Gaudreau?

By Zach Jezioro

Mar 18, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) tries to stop a shot from Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) tries to stop a shot from Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports /
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CALGARY, AB – MAY 20: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Edmonton Oilers during Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 20, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Flames 5-3. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)
CALGARY, AB – MAY 20: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Edmonton Oilers during Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 20, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Flames 5-3. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images) /

Why they should not

Now let’s get into why the Buffalo Sabres SHOULDN’T sign Gaudreau. Firstly, you don’t want to mess up the chemistry. As mentioned already, Adams would probably have to move a piece on the roster and it’ll most likely be a good young player.

After what Sabres fans saw with the team last season, the current core they have right now is solid. So yes, signing Johnny is good but you could be losing a core player in the process.

Another reason why: Money. Even though Buffalo has the most cap space in the league, they’ll need it when re-signing players such as Tage Thompson. Gaudreau will be getting paid big time too, so it might be risky when you want to sign other players on your own team.

Lastly, it’s unpredictable how he would do. Even though last year was a fantastic one for Gaudreau, his career stats have been so inconsistent. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a solid player but it could be risky depending on how much money you give him.

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