I am certain E-Rod can fill the 3rd line center roll

which regarding ROR, move him to LW or trade him

the lottery determine really what we need, if picking 1 we need a really good RD prospect and LW prospect

if picking #2, a LD and a RD prospect

if picking #3, a LD and a LW prospect

the lottery position is that important
- homiedclown

But what are u looking for from your 3C ?
E Rod might (or might not) substantially improve going forward...
but playing (mostly) 3C for us last year,
he was at a pace of 12goals for a full season
His 31assist pace was solid though


If he’s only around 12 goals...
then is that 3rd line functioning as a “scoring unit” for us?
I’d say not very effectively

this is what is wrong with the Bills/Sabres


Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer

Asked Wednesday by the NFL Network where she will be draft night, Bills owner Kim Pegula said, "I will be in Buffalo in the war room. At the big table."
- homiedclown

What's wrong with that?

Oh. That gives me seizures
- sbroads24

so does the caps lock


i mean, he'll probably be on the team next year so it's whatever

Sure...
but how successful are we the next 5 years with QBs like McCarron, Tyrod, Ej, etc?

We’ve seen how far u can get,
and it’s 1 “lucky” playoff appearance in forever

We really do need to find a QB
They just gotta make sure they’re right
- jdfitz77

What if, they believe McCarron is that guy?

Like Jimmy G sitting behind Brady?

I am not saying he is that guy and they believe he is but what if?

I believe McDermott has a vision, hell they made the playoffs last year but knows this team isn't good enough to contend. He knows as he says "have a ton of warts" so that means they have tons of holes to fill.

What if Smith falls to 12 and they take him instead of a QB and then take a QB at 22?

If McDermott can get a team lead by Tyrod to the playoffs then I have faith in him to know what the hell is doing.

That being said they traded guys away for a reason and I don't think the main reason was to shed salary (outside of Dareus)

But what are u looking for from your 3C ?
E Rod might (or might not) substantially improve going forward...
but playing (mostly) 3C for us last year,
he was at a pace of 12goals for a full season
His 31assist pace was solid though


If he’s only around 12 goals...
then is that 3rd line functioning as a “scoring unit” for us?
I’d say not very effectively
- jdfitz77

If your third line center is getting you 12 goals and 31 assists I think 43 points a year out of your 3rd line center is more than plenty

It's amazing to me how you can't see the difference between a guy we traded and paid to be a franchise player, and a guy we literally took on so we could acquire a top 4 D man
- sbroads24

At the end of the day...
YOU still are advocating that it’s ok to get 10-12goals from a guy who’s costing 5.6mil against the Cap

True or false?

im retired
- Sabresfan-365

Liar

Sabres Offseason Projection: Winning the Lottery Version


The article is on yahoo

The biggest move of the offseason and future comes in the form of defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. As I mentioned, in this version of my offseason projections, I have the Sabres cashing in on their league-best 18.5 percent odds of landing the top pick in the draft.

Dahlin is the exact defenseman they need to begin to turn around a position that has plagued them for a few years. With the addition of Carlson as well, the Sabres could have plugged their biggest hole.

This roster as I’ve built it leaves the Sabres with $2.9 million in cap space with an $80 million salary cap. The roster will consist of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders.

Here’s a full recap of the lineup:

Athanasiou - Eichel - Reinhart

CJ Smith - Mittelstadt - Okposo

Hagelin - O’Reilly - Baptiste

Rodrigues - Malone - Wilson

Pominville

Scandella - Carlson

Dahlin - Ristolainen

Nelson - Guhle

Beaulieu

Ullmark - Bernier

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Was it the, give me your ROY candidate D man for your overpaid 2nd line center part?
- sbroads24

It’s the give me your McAvoy BEFORE he has the ROY campaign

Duh

What if, they believe McCarron is that guy?

Like Jimmy G sitting behind Brady?

I am not saying he is that guy and they believe he is but what if?

I believe McDermott has a vision, hell they made the playoffs last year but knows this team isn't good enough to contend. He knows as he says "have a ton of warts" so that means they have tons of holes to fill.

What if Smith falls to 12 and they take him instead of a QB and then take a QB at 22?

If McDermott can get a team lead by Tyrod to the playoffs then I have faith in him to know what the hell is doing.

That being said they traded guys away for a reason and I don't think the main reason was to shed salary (outside of Dareus)
- Stripes77

I will go full Gerbe if they don't take a QB until 22

What if, they believe McCarron is that guy?

Like Jimmy G sitting behind Brady?

I am not saying he is that guy and they believe he is but what if?

I believe McDermott has a vision, hell they made the playoffs last year but knows this team isn't good enough to contend. He knows as he says "have a ton of warts" so that means they have tons of holes to fill.

What if Smith falls to 12 and they take him instead of a QB and then take a QB at 22?

If McDermott can get a team lead by Tyrod to the playoffs then I have faith in him to know what the hell is doing.

That being said they traded guys away for a reason and I don't think the main reason was to shed salary (outside of Dareus)
- Stripes77

Then they’re dumb
McCarron might turn out to be pretty decent
But there’s been NOTHING to suggest he can be a “Franchise QB”

@AdamSchefter
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John Elway announced the fifth overall pick is for sale.

Sabres Offseason Projection: Winning the Lottery Version


The article is on yahoo

The biggest move of the offseason and future comes in the form of defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. As I mentioned, in this version of my offseason projections, I have the Sabres cashing in on their league-best 18.5 percent odds of landing the top pick in the draft.

Dahlin is the exact defenseman they need to begin to turn around a position that has plagued them for a few years. With the addition of Carlson as well, the Sabres could have plugged their biggest hole.

This roster as I’ve built it leaves the Sabres with $2.9 million in cap space with an $80 million salary cap. The roster will consist of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders.

Here’s a full recap of the lineup:

Athanasiou - Eichel - Reinhart

CJ Smith - Mittelstadt - Okposo

Hagelin - O’Reilly - Baptiste

Rodrigues - Malone - Wilson

Pominville

Scandella - Carlson

Dahlin - Ristolainen

Nelson - Guhle

Beaulieu

Ullmark - Bernier

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- SABRES 89

Chad wrote that from DBTB. Also, winning the lottery is fake news

What if, they believe McCarron is that guy?

Like Jimmy G sitting behind Brady?

I am not saying he is that guy and they believe he is but what if?

I believe McDermott has a vision, hell they made the playoffs last year but knows this team isn't good enough to contend. He knows as he says "have a ton of warts" so that means they have tons of holes to fill.

What if Smith falls to 12 and they take him instead of a QB and then take a QB at 22?

If McDermott can get a team lead by Tyrod to the playoffs then I have faith in him to know what the hell is doing.

That being said they traded guys away for a reason and I don't think the main reason was to shed salary (outside of Dareus)
- Stripes77

Ok, fine
As long as they feel the QB at 22 can be a franchise guy

I NEVER said that we had to trade up
I’ve said,
“We have to find a QB”

Usually the higher up u pick,
the better chance u have...
but i don’t really care where we choose the guy as long as he’s good
I do like Rudolph,
who we very well could pick 22nd
(or later maybe)

If your third line center is getting you 12 goals and 31 assists I think 43 points a year out of your 3rd line center is more than plenty
- Stripes77

U think that’s an effect “scoring line” though?

I don’t think so

But like i said,
it depends on how you’re “building” the team

Ok, fine
As long as they feel the QB at 22 can be a franchise guy

I NEVER said that we had to trade up
I’ve said,
“We have to find a QB”

Usually the higher up u pick,
the better chance u have...
but i don’t really care where we choose the guy as long as he’s good
I do like Rudolph,
who we very well could pick 22nd
(or later maybe)
- jdfitz77

You and I are on the same page, we have been since this debate about moving up started.

For the record I don't think McCarron is the guy, he is not Jimmy G or he would have been able to beat out Dalton

Chad wrote that from DBTB. Also, winning the lottery is fake news
- TheSabresTaco

The Sabres have to win another lottery (spin of the wheel) sometime in their existence and the third time is the charm.

U think that’s an effect “scoring line” though?

I don’t think so

But like i said,
it depends on how you’re “building” the team
- jdfitz77

75
60
45

If your top 3 centers have that many points in a year you should be good

If Chubb goes 4 I think it makes #5 interesting with Denver just releasing Anderson.
- dadeadhead

I mean if I were Elway I would, but you have Devontae Booker and can always adress RB at the top of rounds 2 or 3.

Chad wrote that from DBTB. Also, winning the lottery is fake news
- TheSabresTaco

I don't know who wrote it but it's on yahoo

So when does the Bills/Broncos deal go down for the 5th overall pick?

Makes 0 sense

They are on the east coast, why would they play a 4pm game? It is either 1pm or prime time.

The NFL is their own worst enemy
- Stripes77

Bills and Jets have played many a 4:00 games. Both in Buffalo and NY. And this is recently, when neither team was any good.

At the end of the day...
YOU still are advocating that it’s ok to get 10-12goals from a guy who’s costing 5.6mil against the Cap

True or false?
- jdfitz77

Are you asking me whether i'd sign Pominville to a 1- year 5.6 mil deal? Absolutely not.

He's here for one more season. He can still play in the NHL.

He isn't Moulson or Bogo. That's all I'm saying

So when does the Bills/Broncos deal go down for the 5th overall pick?
- GilPerreault11

After the Jets pick at 3

It’s the give me your McAvoy BEFORE he has the ROY campaign

Duh
- jdfitz77

So you mean before anyone knew he was this good?

When he was a mid-first round pick that you are so against trading for?

This is an amazing turn of events