Thing is...
although we may need a 2C for this year,
we are actually STACKED at Center for the future
Eichel
Mitts
Cozens (good 2way game)
Asplund (good 2way game)

Those guys could ALL be ready for those roles by next season

If we really need to get a bum like Brassard for a year, then i guess that’s fine
But i don’t want us trading Risto for that guy

If we trade Risto,
then it should (hopefully) be for an Ehlers type scoring winger

And i still wouldn’t mind Ferland if the price has dropped on him as a UFA
Dzingel is interesting if the price/term are right too
- jdfitz77

Nylander was supposed to be great, Grigorenko, Girgensons, Bailey, Baptiste, Myers, Adam, Gerbe, Pysyk, Zad
Etc etc

Let’s calm down on prospects until they perform in the NHL a bit.

20 and under

Mittelstadt
Jokiharju
Dahlin
Cozens
Johnson
UPL


God damn this GM is a PUTZ
- sbroads24

Fixed for obvious reasons

Just heard about the trade. Love it. Not sure why Chicago did this.

So you're saying Baba O'Reilly is our new goal song?
- jcragcrumple

Its gonna be "Fvck 'Em" by the Geto Boys.

Fixed for obvious reasons
- TheSabresTaco

They could really use a veteran leader to help Eichel and shape the young kids into a team.

What a trade

I wasn't expecting a ton in FA, and certainly no big names/contracts. I expressed that it would likely be 2 or 3 Tier 3 signings.
I also thought there would be 2 trades, 1 involving Risto to bolster the O.
My "freakout" was and remains that the traditional trade windows had closed by this time last week, coupled with the fact several teams had then addressed their D needs with alternatives. Most trades come in the "lesser" types, such as that we saw today.
Could we see a major trade, absolutely. However the pool of prospective suitors was narrowing.
I still feel that way.

That said, Botts has exceeded my realistic expectations for this offseason already with the quality of moves he has made this far. He gets a solid A in my book. Move a RhD+ now for another solid 2C or 1/2RW and he has my vote for NHL GM if the Year already.
- IonSabres

So like i said,
Your freaking out was premature

I’d have been like you if it was Aug28 and not June28

Ppl just overreact to seemingly everything on here
Idk why ppl lose their sh!t so much???
No offense intended

I knew Nylander was a goner, wasn’t expecting him to be moved for a future Top 4 RHD though. Botts is the truth.

Initial thought is I like the trade - gotta give Botts credit for doing a lot of what seem to be good low key moves so far.

Nylander was supposed to be great, Grigorenko, Girgensons, Bailey, Baptiste, Myers, Adam, Gerbe, Pysyk, Zad
Etc etc

Let’s calm down on prospects until they perform in the NHL a bit.
- ImThatGuy

Well Mitts is projected as a #1,
so I’m pretty confident putting him at 2C

Cozens is a projected 1/2C, and is tough & good defensively... so yeah, i think he’ll be a really good 3C

And Asplund is a 2way guy with 3C potential
So again, slotting him a soo lower is something i feel very confident in

And that doesn’t include Davidsson, Routsalainen, or Pekar

I hear what you’re saying...
but Botts plan was OBVIOUSLY to build up the defense & center
And i really don’t think anyone can argue that he’s done that

Initial thought is I like the trade - gotta give Botts credit for doing a lot of what seem to be good low key moves so far.
- IceColdBeer

At some point he has to take the glut of d prospects to fix the offense

So like i said,
Your freaking out was premature

I’d have been like you if it was Aug28 and not June28

Ppl just overreact to seemingly everything on here
Idk why ppl lose their sh!t so much???
No offense intended
- jdfitz77

8 years stuck in reverse being told to suffer, enjoy it, and damn it be patient.
It causes more than a little frustration.

I love all his moves so far!

Well Mitts is projected as a #1,
so I’m pretty confident putting him at 2C

Cozens is a projected 1/2C, and is tough & good defensively... so yeah, i think he’ll be a really good 3C

And Asplund is a 2way guy with 3C potential
So again, slotting him a soo lower is something i feel very confident in

And that doesn’t include Davidsson, Routsalainen, or Pekar

I hear what you’re saying...
but Botts plan was OBVIOUSLY to build up the defense & center
And i really don’t think anyone can argue that he’s done that
- jdfitz77

I can see Cozens as a flashier Jordan Staal type

Raw deal Tim Murray

Has any of our RD play on the left?

Montour?
Miller?

Raw deal Tim Murray
- homiedclown

Met GMTM in Boston at a bar when the Sabres were in town playing the Bruins - at one point he said "if I have to fall on the sword so be it" almost like he knew he was on thin ice. Interesting guy, bought me a beer or two.

Has any of our RD play on the left?

Montour?
Miller?
- homiedclown

I'm watching a version of YES on AXS TV with Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman. There must be 10 versions of this band, if I never see Steve Howe again it's to soon, he looks horrible, always has.

I can see Cozens as a flashier Jordan Staal type
- sbroads24

Cozens reminds me of a poor man’s Jeff Carter. He will either slide in as 1RW or 2/3C depending on where Mitts slots in.

I’m very happy to be here.

Has any of our RD play on the left?

Montour?
Miller?
- homiedclown

McCabe can play the right side

I'm watching a version of YES on AXS TV with Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman. There must be 10 versions of this band, if I never see Steve Howe again it's to soon, he looks horrible, always has.
- SABRES 89

Just saw "Yes" at Artpark two weeks ago.

If Howe doesn't get Anderson and Wakeman back in, before it's too late, I will have just spent the last money I will ever spend on that band. It was not good.

People were WALKING OUT during their closing number, Gates of Delirium, which if you're a legit Yes fan, you don't walk out during that song. The last time I saw them play it, the crowd gave them a 5 minute standing ovation.

Has any of our RD play on the left?

Montour?
Miller?
- homiedclown

Lace them up, could be your last opportunity!

I'm watching a version of YES on AXS TV with Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman. There must be 10 versions of this band, if I never see Steve Howe again it's to soon, he looks horrible, always has.
- SABRES 89

He looks like skeletor

From what I heard he will never play with Anderson again

What a shame, a yes concert will never be attended by me agai

Met GMTM in Boston at a bar when the Sabres were in town playing the Bruins - at one point he said "if I have to fall on the sword so be it" almost like he knew he was on thin ice. Interesting guy, bought me a beer or two.
- IceColdBeer

Shocker

Just saw "Yes" at Artpark two weeks ago.

If Howe doesn't get Anderson and Wakeman back in, before it's too late, I will have just spent the last money I will ever spend on that band. It was not good.

People were WALKING OUT during their closing number, Gates of Delirium, which if you're a legit Yes fan, you don't walk out during that song. The last time I saw them play it, the crowd gave them a 5 minute standing ovation.
- Powerslave

I told everyone I knew to avoid that show

Seeing the stones next week
Hope they play monkey man

Lace them up, could be your last opportunity!
- IonSabres

If Casey can play second line center
This team can be a fringe playoff team like the Panthers