Carlson wants 6.5-7 a year, we don't need that and Nelson has no business playing on the 1st pair.
- SABRES 89

He's got a lot of game left and he's a top pair. I disagree. We do need that.

Carlson wants 6.5-7 a year, we don't need that and Nelson has no business playing on the 1st pair.
- SABRES 89

He’s basically the only one in the playoffs for the capitals that is showing up imo

If you move The Boulder Zach Bogosian you could use his money for him

This I agree with. It's a monumental task. We all know you must give to get, and we all know our perception as fans differs from the GMs perception. I have no problem trading most of the players on this team. But some of them can be built around. More than just Jack and Casey. Of course, as long as the right moves are made.
- TheSabresTaco

Last two sentences is where I disagree though.

My definition of “building around” would be that O’Reilly is good enough to be the best player on your 2nd line, or Ristolainen can carry his D partner.

Niether of those have been true to this point.

Carlson wants 6.5-7 a year, we don't need that and Nelson has no business playing on the 1st pair.
- SABRES 89

Two things:

Carlson is worth that

Nelson has Connolly DNA...put him on the 1st pair and be amazed.

Balance each pairing as well

ROR will bring a scoring winger for Eichel, trading Risto makes no sense.
- SABRES 89

Just disagree

He’s basically the only one in the playoffs for the capitals that is showing up imo

If you move The Boulder Zach Bogosian you could use his money for him
- gerbe75pts

i think we need to face it.. you can't trade Zack or moulson. we are stuck with them unless they are bought out.

i think we need to face it.. you can't trade Zack or moulson. we are stuck with them unless they are bought out.
- IndianaSabresFan

LTIR

i think we need to face it.. you can't trade Zack or moulson. we are stuck with them unless they are bought out.
- IndianaSabresFan

You’re probably right but you Gotta have some hope.

LTIR
- washedup20

That's not how any of that works.

Someone tell Pegula for only 500 mill, you can reset the entire roster and have a legit chance at the cup next year....whats he waiting for?
- washedup20

North Buffalo swords

That was cool what O’Reilly and McDavid did

That's not how any of that works.
- TheSabresTaco

Gerbs implied that people who like him, like him because he's mean. It took Kane 8 years in the league to get a hat trick. Risto got one in half the time. It shows goal scoring prowess.

He's way more than just mean
- jcragcrumple

I agree, risto is mean and tough to play against.
Home grown talent
Point producer

Not for sale

i think we need to face it.. you can't trade Zack or moulson. we are stuck with them unless they are bought out.
- IndianaSabresFan

Bogo, Okposo and Bailey for Bobby Ryan.

Add or subtract as needed

We take on the highest salary, but shed 2 questionable ones

Bogo, Okposo and Bailey for Bobby Ryan.

Add or subtract as needed

We take on the highest salary, but shed 2 questionable ones
- jcragcrumple

1. Ottawa wants less cap, not more
2. Ryan is a much more valuable player than either of those two.
3. Ryan's contract is probably the worst in the league. Even IF Ottawa said sure, I'd rather let Moulson expire at the end of the year and BO Bogo this or next year than take on that whale.

1. Ottawa wants less cap, not more
2. Ryan is a much more valuable player than either of those two.
3. Ryan's contract is probably the worst in the league. Even IF Ottawa said sure, I'd rather let Moulson expire at the end of the year and BO Bogo this or next year than take on that whale.
- TheSabresTaco

I think Okposo is more valuable than ryan

Maybe, and a young version at that.

We’re in mini tear down phase st this point
- sbroads24

Sabres are going all in this off season. They tanked it up this season for another top flight player.
Next year will be a very competitive team, with at least 8 out of the 20 starting 2017-18 Sabres being replaced.

Book it

ROR will bring a scoring winger for Eichel, trading Risto makes no sense.
- SABRES 89

Let me pose this question to ll those who refuse to consider trading Risto..

IF Risto is indeed one of the players who refuses to play the system as claimed by Puaul Hamilton and Mike Harrington...does that cause you to rethink?

If not, then how do you reconcile that with JBotts statement in the Presser "when we play the systems we play pretty good" i.e. Tampa, Preds, Bruins, Laughs games.

Last two sentences is where I disagree though.

My definition of “building around” would be that O’Reilly is good enough to be the best player on your 2nd line, or Ristolainen can carry his D partner.

Niether of those have been true to this point.
- sbroads24

Didn’t Sam turn it on once he started playing with O’Reilly