Kessel makes more sense then Tavares, yea I said it.

Kessel doesn't seem like a botterill target. Had a career high in points so you'd be paying a premium for production you probably won't see again since he's 31 going on 32.

That and the no move clause, I'd look elsewhere.
- Sabresfan-365

Well, they already talked so...................

Well, they already talked so...................
- SABRES 89

That doesn't mean it will actually happen so..........

Why rush? I’d rather put my faith in Nylander for a season at low cost than make a big trade to acquire an aging All-star.
- washedup20

I have patience for Nylander. I'm just trying to look at the trade with a realistic eye. Kessel is going to command a price tag, he's a top 10 winger in the league. What do we have to give that won't kill us to lose? Kessel would take what should have been Nylander's spot on the wing, we can lose a 1st next season since we have two, and we can lose a middle-pairing defensemen since we have, McCabe, Scandella, Guhle, Nelson, and Bogo who are all essentially middle pair guys.

The price for Kessel might be high, but we can pay Nylander, a 1st, and a middle Dman without hurting the team.

That doesn't mean it will actually happen so..........
- Sabresfan-365

Never said it will so............

If you say so
- SABRES 89

IMO:

Acquiring any established Wingers would continue the same trend the Sabres have been using since Pegula bought the team.

Lieno
Boyes
Omark
D-Lo
Stewart
Gionta
McGinn
Kane
Moulson
Okposo
Pouliot
Pomminville

I think that list is pretty self explanatory

Never said it will so............
- SABRES 89

I know that and Im sure they did talk but there are too many obstacles here for me to think it's remotely realistic.

IMO:

Acquiring any established Wingers would continue the same trend the Sabres have been using since Pegula bought the team.

Lieno
Boyes
Omark
D-Lo
Stewart
Gionta
McGinn
Kane
Moulson
Okposo
Pouliot

I think that list is pretty self explanatory
- washedup20

None of them equal what Kessel has done but yea, why not wait another 4 more years for Nylander to do something.

I know that and Im sure they did talk but there are too many obstacles here for me to think it's remotely realistic.
- Sabresfan-365

Opinions vary

None of them equal what Kessel has done but yea, why not wait another 4 more years for Nylander to do something.
- SABRES 89

It will probably take 4 years to get good, so yes I’m fine with that

It will probably take 4 years to get good, so yes I’m fine with that
- washedup20

It won't but ok

I know that and Im sure they did talk but there are too many obstacles here for me to think it's remotely realistic.
- Sabresfan-365

The only obstacle I foresee is the tipped over nacho cart.

Still #1. Take notes Washed Up. That's how its done.

IMO:

Acquiring any established Wingers would continue the same trend the Sabres have been using since Pegula bought the team.

Lieno
Boyes
Omark
D-Lo
Stewart
Gionta
McGinn
Kane
Moulson
Okposo
Pouliot
Pomminville

I think that list is pretty self explanatory
- washedup20

we could use D-Lo for the 4th line IMO

we could use D-Lo for the 4th line IMO
- homiedclown

But people want to trade ROR at 7.5 and sign Stastny at 6.5. You were saying.........

But people want to trade ROR at 7.5 and sign Stastny at 6.5. You were saying.........
- SABRES 89

I do not like RoR

but, I think the tide is turning

put Casey on the wing for Jack

get RoR a true left wing that has produced


play E-Rod as 3rd line center


my goal would be

1. move some prospect, mccabe or scandella, and a pick to get that LW to play with RoR

2. get a 1B goalie to play will Ullmark, I like Bernier

3. move some of the scrubs, larsson, girgens, beaulieu, etc

4. try to get bogo, okposo, pommer (1 of them at least, off the roster)

5. get another RD to play second line with scandella or mccabe

6. grab 1 vet winger for the bottom 6, hell it can be vanek for the 3rd line and second team pp


dahlin speeds everything up, and let's see what risto and ror do this fall before we regret a knee jerk trade

I do not like RoR

but, I think the tide is turning

put Casey on the wing for Jack

get RoR a true left wing that has produced


play E-Rod as 3rd line center


my goal would be

1. move some prospect, mccabe or scandella, and a pick to get that LW to play with RoR

2. get a 1B goalie to play will Ullmark, I like Bernier

3. move some of the scrubs, larsson, girgens, beaulieu, etc

4. try to get bogo, okposo, pommer (1 of them at least, off the roster)

5. get another RD to play second line with scandella or mccabe

6. grab 1 vet winger for the bottom 6, hell it can be vanek for the 3rd line and second team pp


dahlin speeds everything up, and let's see what risto and ror do this fall before we regret a knee jerk trade
- homiedclown

I'm not one that is looking to move McCabe, seems we need Scandella. I'm good with cleaning house with the scrubs.

IMO:

Acquiring any established Wingers would continue the same trend the Sabres have been using since Pegula bought the team.

Lieno
Boyes
Omark
D-Lo
Stewart
Gionta
McGinn
Kane
Moulson
Okposo
Pouliot
Pomminville

I think that list is pretty self explanatory
- washedup20

Sign guys to get to the cap that will not help us win?

It will probably take 4 years to get good, so yes I’m fine with that
- washedup20

Really?

Idk why anyone thinks it’s going to take 4 years to get good. We are a playoff team next year. (2018-2020). Depending on what we do in the offseason we can be knocking on the door this season.

Really?
- Boss34

It's not that much of a stretch. It's highly unlikely they make a 35-40 point jump next year to become a playoff team

year after will probably be a lockout


year 3/4 is probably the target

Idk why anyone thinks it’s going to take 4 years to get good. We are a playoff team next year.
- Pegullaville

No

Idk why anyone thinks it’s going to take 4 years to get good. We are a playoff team next year.
- Pegullaville

you mean we have a shot at (which is a stretch to begin with)

No
- jochfr

one lottery win and people have gone from peace bridge jumping to parade planning.

one lottery win and people have gone from peace bridge jumping to parade planning.


- Sabresfan-365

Step 1. Win lottery

Step 2. ----

Step 3. Profit

A possible buy low candidate

https://www.nhl.com/news/...rs-in-2018-19/c-290447248
- Mentalorgasm5

Continued on NHL.com after this article to read the one on Kane's new contract. I went to the comments section and saw a comment that I just had to share and I think it is Bat-poop crazy. Here it is if you want a laugh:

Commenter 85b478e5ec5290eb39b04ca7a9583bf3 8 hours ago

If Buffalo hadn't traded Kane, he'd have signed for $5 million per season instead of $7 million. Just another bad move in a long line if bad moves by Buffalo over the last 5 years.