The first player to come to the Buffalo Sabres under the Pegula ownership is Brad Boyes. On Sunday night, the St. Louis Blues center was traded to the Sabres for Buffalo's 2011 second round draft pick.
Boyes is a 28 year-old forward in his 6th season in the NHL. He currently has 12 goals and 29 assists on the year for a total of 41 points.
The addition of Boyes makes a lot of sense for the Sabres. The Sabres needed offense and Boyes will provide it. Boyes has had three seasons of at least 60 points including 08-09 when he had 72 points. He also has two 30-goal seasons and lit the lamp for 43 goals in 07-08 for the Blues.
Boyes has been struggling in the past few season though. After posting back-to-back 60+ point seasons in 07-08/08-09, Boyes only recorded 42 points last season and is only on pace for 54 points this season.
But, the trade still makes plenty of sense for Buffalo. Only giving up a second draft pick makes this trade a steal for the Sabres. Boyes produces at a fine level and is definitely worth giving up the pick.
As far as Boyes contract, he has one year remaining after this year at $4 million dollars.
One other thing to be noted is that Lindy Ruff stated that Boyes would start out by playing on the same line as Tim Connolly. Connolly was not traded on Monday and will stay with the Sabres for the rest of the season.
All in all, I like the trade for the Sabres. He is a much bigger name then they have brought in during the past few years and has had some good seasons in the past.
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