Connolly is middle-aged right?
- washedup20

No you (frank)ing gorilla, he's young

Sexton - Jason was very clear with everyone at the end of the year: last year's results wasn't good enough and we need to make changes. We believe we have some good players in place, but it's clear that we need to make some changes.

Sexton - We have to look externally to make some changes to the organization. We have to look at every alternative to help change the course of this team. #Sabres
- TheSabresTaco

It certainly sounded to me like Ottawa and Buf talked on Hoffman, no?

It certainly sounded to me like Ottawa and Buf talked on Hoffman, no?
- jcragcrumple

They should be fired if they didn't do their due diligence. I'm sure they did. Gotta also remember Hoffman had a NTC of 10 teams he could reject.

they basically have a lot of talent
- IndianaSabresFan

Technically they do but it’s only for one year

So good luck

Technically they do but it’s only for one year

So good luck
- gerbe75pts

this is San Joses last shot at winning a cup with their current core group of players.

They are loading up.

They got Hoffman for literally nothing.

Ottawa gave up a 5th round pick for a 6th round pick.


They have a lot of fire power.

Will it work remains to be seen.

Technically they do but it’s only for one year

So good luck
- gerbe75pts

I agree. If something goes wrong this year for them (missing the playoffs), I think the whole thing falls apart the year after. They have the second worse prospect pool and have like 1-2 pick in the next few years (in top 3 rounds).

Man a top 10 2020 pick would be pretty awesome when we are on the up swing!

Go trade for the rights of Thomas Hertl!

I agree. If something goes wrong this year for them (missing the playoffs), I think the whole thing falls apart the year after. They have the second worse prospect pool and have like 1-2 pick in the next few years (in top 3 rounds).

Man a top 10 2020 pick would be pretty awesome when we are on the up swing!
- Lilroot9

The Sabres are getting the 2019 1st round pick, its clear as day.

No you (frank)ing gorilla, he's young
- TheSabresTaco

He ignored me once at a restaurant...best celebrity moment of my life

Fraidy cat

this is San Joses last shot at winning a cup with their current core group of players.

They are loading up.

They got Hoffman for literally nothing.

Ottawa gave up a 5th round pick for a 6th round pick.


They have a lot of fire power.

Will it work remains to be seen.
- ImThatGuy

The Sabres are getting the 2019 1st round pick, its clear as day.
- ImThatGuy

Sure, ok. Ask Dallas, St Louis, Chicago how it went this last year. I think most of us would have thought they would be in the playoffs for sure. With sports you just never know. I hear you, it sure seems like they are a playoff team, you just never know.

I agree. If something goes wrong this year for them (missing the playoffs), I think the whole thing falls apart the year after. They have the second worse prospect pool and have like 1-2 pick in the next few years (in top 3 rounds).

Man a top 10 2020 pick would be pretty awesome when we are on the up swing!
- Lilroot9

If we kidnap Pavelski, we have a chance

Do we know what the actual cap is this upcoming year? Or is it still to be determined?

Sure, ok. Ask Dallas, St Louis, Chicago how it went this last year. I think most of us would have thought they would be in the playoffs for sure. With sports you just never know. I hear you, it sure seems like they are a playoff team, you just never know.
- Lilroot9

San Jose has 7 people signed past this year and two of them (Burns and the pickle are going to be 32 and 34 ) are about to be one of the worst contracts in the NHL.

They are going to go into rebuild mode after this year.

Its a lock that 2019 first coming to Buffalo, IMO.

If we kidnap Pavelski, we have a chance
- washedup20

He is 33 now and his point production has been dipping the last 4 years. But he is (was?) I great player.

San Jose has 7 people signed past this year and two of them (Burns and the pickle are going to be 32 and 34 ) are about to be one of the worst contracts in the NHL.

They are going to go into rebuild mode after this year.

Its a lock that 2019 first coming to Buffalo, IMO.
- ImThatGuy

So I guess your take is that they will give us 2019 (unless it wins the lottery) if they miss the playoffs?

I get so confused on these terms, I was not sure if they had a decision in that, like if they miss the playoffs they keep it, no question.

Moulson
Bogo
Pominville
Okposo


Larsson
Girgs


I want to see some Randy from South Park size balls on JB and send Moulson, Larsson and Girgs down to the Amerks.

He is 33 now and his point production has been dipping the last 4 years. But he is (was?) I great player.
- Lilroot9

Hes a great player

So I guess your take is that they will give us 2019 (unless it wins the lottery) if they miss the playoffs?

I get so confused on these terms, I was not sure if they had a decision in that, like if they miss the playoffs they keep it, no question.
- Lilroot9

If they miss the playoffs this year, then 2020 draft pick will be even better. The team is built for one season.

Moulson
Bogo
Pominville
Okposo


Larsson
Girgs


I want to see some Randy from South Park size balls on JB and send Moulson, Larsson and Girgs down to the Amerks.
- washedup20

Yes, yes, I need this. Or whatever, a 5th for Girgs, and a Cincinnati Cyclones jersey for Larsson

So I guess your take is that they will give us 2019 (unless it wins the lottery) if they miss the playoffs?

I get so confused on these terms, I was not sure if they had a decision in that, like if they miss the playoffs they keep it, no question.
- Lilroot9

Yes.

If they miss the playoffs this year, then 2020 draft pick will be even better. The team is built for one season.
- washedup20

Which is why buffalo is getting the 2019 1st rd pick, baring SJ winning the lottery.

Moulson
Bogo
Pominville
Okposo


Larsson
Girgs


I want to see some Randy from South Park size balls on JB and send Moulson, Larsson and Girgs down to the Amerks.
- washedup20

Who is that? Boedker has 2 years left? Hoffman has 1? So who is the main piece?
- Lilroot9

my bad, I was thinking of Grabner