A Colton Parayko trade to the Buffalo Sabres is awaiting his approval
Darren Dreger: The St. Louis Blues and Buffalo Sabres have a deal in place, but it surely’s awaiting the approval from Colton Parayko, as he has no-trade protection.
It’s sounding just like the Sabres will likely be sending first-round pick Radim Mrtka and a first-round pick as a part of the deal.
Sportsnet: David Amber and Elliotte Friedman on the Buffalo Sabres – St. Louis Blues proposed deal involving defenseman Colton Parayko.
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Amber: “Meanwhile, Colton Parayko, this deal is officially done. And again, it’s not a rental. Parayko, now off to Buffalo.”
Friedman: “Is it done?”
Amber: “Oh, is it not?”
Friedman: “No. So he hasn’t, all seen, it’s also, you realize, it’s interesting. As I used to be driving down here, I got a phone call from someone who was really indignant about what’s happening this week. Like, Myers situation was a little bit bit different, because he was scratched, and everybody sort of knew that he was excited about a deal.
But now the Parayko’s has gotten out, and the Weegar gotten out, and the Weegar’s on me, before players had agreed to simply accept them. Aad someone called me today and was like, ‘Why is that this happening? This shouldn’t be happening. Players shouldn’t be pressured like this.’ So I just desired to put that on the market, because I’m doing among the reporting.
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Parayko, Buffalo and him, they do have a deal in principle, and so they’re waiting for Parayko to simply accept it. Same deal.
Now, in St Louis, Dave, GM Doug Armstrong went to the players a little bit bit ago, last short time, and told them, ‘Guys, we’re going to be making changes, and a few of you will be asked about your clauses, so that you higher prepare it in your mind about how you are feeling about it. And that’s what Parayko is doing.”
Amber: “It’s so complicated since it’s not a unilateral decision by the team to say, ‘Hey, we’re going to make this move.’ You’ve to ascertain so many players have these no-movement, no-trade, minimal trade deals.”
Friedman: “I’ve tried to eliminate you for years, but you might have like a no-fire clause.”
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Amber: “I’m not going anywhere.”
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