Kind of like your posts
- adambuffalo

Yea comparing NHL to a post

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I think Olofsson projects as a LW at the NHL level. I'm sure he can play RW but it isn't ideal. Finding a pure RW would be better imo

Skinner-Eichel-Reinhart
Olofsson-mitts/other-new RW

Not absolutely necessary, but it would be more balanced
- jcragcrumple

You can go with:

Skinner Eichel Zucker
Olofsson Mitts Reinhart

Not really he had the breaking news right before McKenzie tweeting it
- gerbe75pts

Not yesterday, the day before. McKenzie was reporting 8 years for 9 million. So yes really.

You can go with:

Skinner Eichel Zucker
Olofsson Mitts Reinhart
- Stripes77

This fits nicely.

The more I think about it the more I hope Ralph gets Samson away from Jackie Moon.

I’m hoping the Sabres target Simmer. That will give a lot of Bite and Snarl to the lineup that Kruegs is looking for. What are projections for AAV and Term for him?

This fits nicely.

The more I think about it the more I hope Ralph gets Samson away from Jackie Moon.
- RhinoFan

The only thing I worry about with that second line besides the rookie is there isn't a ton of speed on it

This fits nicely.

The more I think about it the more I hope Ralph gets Samson away from Jackie Moon.
- RhinoFan

You have three guys capable of production on their own.

They shouldn’t all be together. It’s a no brainer hopefully

The only thing I worry about with that second line besides the rookie is there isn't a ton of speed on it
- Stripes77

True.

Bigger worry for me is if Mitts makes the step next year.

You have three guys capable of production on their own.

They shouldn’t all be together. It’s a no brainer hopefully
- sbroads24

It would seem so, I just hope it's that clear to RK. I have no idea what to expect honestly.

True.

Bigger worry for me is if Mitts makes the step next year.
- RhinoFan

Mitts at times looked like a rookie, but then there was a lot to like about his game.

He didn't produce like we hoped but his all around game wasn't bad.

It would be good if they can get a stopgap 2C that will bounce down to 3C when Mitts is ready

I have my opinion and seeing how he never listens to coaches or changes his way how he prepares he’s done in my opinion

Will see what happens
- gerbe75pts

A league source told The Buffalo News that Ristolainen is still highly regarded by executives and scouts around the league who feel he has been the victim of circumstance since arriving in Buffalo. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported during the Sabres' coaching search that Botterill asked candidates how they could help Ristolainen improve, which seems to indicate the team would rather hold on to him.

I’m hoping the Sabres target Simmer. That will give a lot of Bite and Snarl to the lineup that Kruegs is looking for. What are projections for AAV and Term for him?
- Hatboro_Swords

Simmonds had 30 points last year, 46 the year before. Please no. He will get way too much per year because of his past.

Mitts at times looked like a rookie, but then there was a lot to like about his game.

He didn't produce like we hoped but his all around game wasn't bad.

It would be good if they can get a stopgap 2C that will bounce down to 3C when Mitts is ready
- Stripes77

Agreed. Wasn't the pleasant surprise we wanted, but the tools are there. I'm still hopeful next year he can break out.

Who you targeting for that stop gap? I assume the Dzingels, Lees and Hayes of the world are too expensive for stop gaps. Filpulla for a year maybe? Trade?

Simmonds had 30 points last year, 46 the year before. Please no. He will get way too much per year because of his past.
- Mentalorgasm5

He's top of the "don't want" list.

You can go with:

Skinner Eichel Zucker
Olofsson Mitts Reinhart
- Stripes77

Skin-Eichs-Nyquist
Zucker-Reinhart-Olofsson

He's top of the "don't want" list.
- RhinoFan

He would be a great scrap-heap signing in September, for a year.

The problem will be that someone is going to pay him way too much.

Agreed. Wasn't the pleasant surprise we wanted, but the tools are there. I'm still hopeful next year he can break out.

Who you targeting for that stop gap? I assume the Dzingels, Lees and Hayes of the world are too expensive for stop gaps. Filpulla for a year maybe? Trade?
- RhinoFan

For a stop gap that's a tough one

I think the avenue you have to go is a trade route maybe Cody Eakin from Vegas?

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Botterill: our biggest focus heading into free agency was getting Jeff signed.....Sometimes more realistic options are through trades....

He would be a great scrap-heap signing in September, for a year.

The problem will be that someone is going to pay him way too much.
- Aetherial

That's the problem. I wouldn't mind him as a bottom 6, energy, tough guy that can play netfront on the PP2...

But for what he'll cost...

No way.

True.

Bigger worry for me is if Mitts makes the step next year.
- RhinoFan

Krueger said one of his core beliefs is off ice training. Mittelstadt's biggest problem (imo) was his conditioning. Shed the baby fat, and bulk up and he should be a lot better.

They still need to add another middle 6 center though

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“We’ll certainly be active in talking to different teams and different players in free agency,” said Botterill, who adds trades are “more realistic.”

10:11 AM - 8 Jun 2019

For a stop gap that's a tough one

I think the avenue you have to go is a trade route maybe Cody Eakin from Vegas?
- Stripes77

Actually, that's a pretty great one. He's UFA at the end of the year, so might be able to acquire for peanuts like Skinner.

I did not know he scored 20 last year.

That would be perfect. Sign him as a 3C at the end of the year or invest elsewhere without being put over a barrel like we were with Jeff-fa-fa.

Krueger said one of his core beliefs is off ice training. Mittelstadt's biggest problem (imo) was his conditioning. Shed the baby fat, and bulk up and he should be a lot better.

They still need to add another middle 6 center though
- jcragcrumple

Agreed. Conditioning and strength. He's still a boy, playing a man's game.

Can add Tage to that list of "needs to grow"

Actually, that's a pretty great one. He's UFA at the end of the year, so might be able to acquire for peanuts like Skinner.

I did not know he scored 20 last year.

That would be perfect. Sign him as a 3C at the end of the year or invest elsewhere without being put over a barrel like we were with Jeff-fa-fa.
- RhinoFan

I would love to see a center grouping of

Eichel
Mitts
Eakins
E-Rod

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GM Jason Botterill said there has been "dialogue" between the #Sabres and Jason Pominville. Did not rule out Pominville returning.