Based on the production Bailey, Baptiste, Faching or Nylander have shown at the NHL level (nothing) im not super confident that will be true.

I think Nylander has a shot. But Bailey ect don't look like top 6 players to me at this point
- MCGUIZZY

i think once the team starts clicking 5v5 we'll have a better understanding of how much these guys can bring.

i think once the team starts clicking 5v5 we'll have a better understanding of how much these guys can bring.
- Sabresfan-365

I agree. I would just rather bring in some insurance until I have a better grasp.

I wouldn't write off Baptiste, with his speed I could see him in the top 6
- mattmoulson

I agree Bailey has Tons of Speed but I actually liked the way Baptiste looked more than Bailey

I agree. I would just rather bring in some insurance until I have a better grasp.
- MCGUIZZY

The insurance then is probably Pouliot which might be a stretch

I agree Bailey has Tons of Speed but I actually liked the way Baptiste looked more than Bailey
- 22sabresQ

Baptiste is faster than Bailey and looks like a better finisher I'd have no problem with him in the top 6

I agree Bailey has Tons of Speed but I actually liked the way Baptiste looked more than Bailey
- 22sabresQ

I look at Bailey/Baptiste/Faching as Bottom 6 with the ability to be moved up if needed. That's not a bad thing.

The insurance then is probably Pouliot which might be a stretch
- mattmoulson

Yea..Id say

Perhaps. It kills me tho because I feel like he would have bee a near perfect fit on this team. And to give up minimal assets? complete steal by NJ
- MCGUIZZY

Agreed. Doesn't surprise me though. It's clear Botts has absolutely no relationships around the league. GMTM either had a connection or would find a way to connect with everyone in the league. He was like the greatest BD presence any organization that every business would love to have. You know, like that guy in your organization that you swear doesn't do poop all day, but holy cow, you can't deny this guy knows everyone that is anything. Maybe I'm speaking a different language, but Buff 39 gets it.

Baptiste is faster than Bailey and looks like a better finisher I'd have no problem with him in the top 6
- mattmoulson

Sure. I have no problem with it until he doesn't produce...And then what are you left with?

These guys are unknowns. You cant look at them as a solution right now. They are bonuses

Agreed. Doesn't surprise me though. It's clear Botts has absolutely no relationships around the league. GMTM either had a connection or would find a way to connect with everyone in the league. He was like the greatest BD presence any organization that every business would love to have. You know, like that guy in your organization that you swear doesn't do poop all day, but holy cow, you can't deny this guy knows everyone that is anything. Maybe I'm speaking a different language, but Buff 39 gets it.
- Hatboro_Swords

Agreed. Doesn't surprise me though. It's clear Botts has absolutely no relationships around the league. GMTM either had a connection or would find a way to connect with everyone in the league. He was like the greatest BD presence any organization that every business would love to have. You know, like that guy in your organization that you swear doesn't do poop all day, but holy cow, you can't deny this guy knows everyone that is anything. Maybe I'm speaking a different language, but Buff 39 gets it.
- Hatboro_Swords

Jesus.

Agreed. Doesn't surprise me though. It's clear Botts has absolutely no relationships around the league. GMTM either had a connection or would find a way to connect with everyone in the league. He was like the greatest BD presence any organization that every business would love to have. You know, like that guy in your organization that you swear doesn't do poop all day, but holy cow, you can't deny this guy knows everyone that is anything. Maybe I'm speaking a different language, but Buff 39 gets it.
- Hatboro_Swords

Jesus Christ

What would the roster look like right now with Murray still at the helm?

What would the roster look like right now with Murray still at the helm?
- chilliard77

Painful.

What would the roster look like right now with Murray still at the helm?
- chilliard77

There would only be 4 guys on the team... And Derek Grant would be one of them.

There would only be 4 guys on the team... And Derek Grant would be one of them.
- jochfr

My guess

Kane Eichel Reinhart
Carrier O'Reilly Okposo
Foligno Larsson Gionta
Deslauriers Grant Girgensons

Alzner Risto
McCabe Bogo
Gorges/Falk Anitipin

My guess

Kane Eichel Reinhart
Carrier O'Reilly Okposo
Foligno Larsson Gionta
Deslauriers Grant Girgensons

Alzner Risto
McCabe Bogo
Gorges/Falk Anitipin
- chilliard77

Oh my

What would the roster look like right now with Murray still at the helm?
- chilliard77

Shattenkirk on a 8 year 8M deal.

Radulov on a 5 year 7M deal.

Dealt Kane to Ottawa for Phanuef to help them

And probably have resigned Franson or Kulikov and added someone like Quincey or Hainsey

Yakupov talking with the Habs, why not make a cardboard cut out and place it on the ice.

Yakupov talking with the Habs, why not make a cardboard cut out and place it on the ice.
- SABRES 89

Didn't Hemsky come in a matching pair?

Yakupov talking with the Habs, why not make a cardboard cut out and place it on the ice.
- SABRES 89

Oh my

Wait til they sign vanek

Didn't Hemsky come in a matching pair?
- JVince11

Yes

Oh my

Wait til they sign vanek
- homiedclown

At least Vanek moves.

At least Vanek moves.
- SABRES 89

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Sabres Insider‏ @InsideSabres 5m5 minutes ago

*Breaking* #sabres and #Avalanche are expected to reach a deal for Matt Duchene by the end of the day. Reinhart possibly included in deal


At least he's consistent