I think he was humbled real quick.

I can’t imagine ones confidence being high when he was getting healthy scratched and not putting up the high numbers he was consistently putting up his entire career before reaching the NHL.
- Pegullaville

Clearly u never played slow pitch softball. Dudes not getting a hit in three games would be coming back to the bench saying they just missed it after flying out to LC for the 3rd time.

I think he was humbled real quick.

I can’t imagine ones confidence being high when he was getting healthy scratched and not putting up the high numbers he was consistently putting up his entire career before reaching the NHL.
- Pegullaville

I say keep in down in the A for the rest of the year. He might get some playoff experience there.

Heck, who knows? He might even take this offseason’s conditioning seriously and show up ready to take an nhl roster spot. I wasn’t really kidding about him playing C for the Sabres if he’s willing to put some effort in. He’d be more cost effective than bringing in some retread, and let’s face it, this team is not competing for the Cup next year anyway.

I say keep in down in the A for the rest of the year. He might get some playoff experience there.

Heck, who knows? He might even take this offseason’s conditioning seriously and show up ready to take an nhl roster spot. I wasn’t really kidding about him playing C for the Sabres if he’s willing to put some effort in. He’d be more cost effective than bringing in some retread, and let’s face it, this team is not competing for the Cup next year anyway.
- PrinceChill

call him up after the all star game

might be the spark we need

Can we convince Stevie Y to give us Zadina ?
- Pegullaville

Doubt it. Why would they?

call him up after the all star game

might be the spark we need
- homiedclown

Disagree. He only just started working hard and succeeding down there. Hasn’t yet earned that participation trophy.

And this team doesn’t need a spark. Like Randolph and Mortimer Duke said, “sell! sell! sell!”

Doubt it. Why would they?
- sbroads24

Hey man. What Botts calls you up, you do what he says; out of fear, respect, and sheer awe.

Like Randolph and Mortimer Duke said, “sell! sell! sell!”
- PrinceChill

well played

Hey man. What Botts calls you up, you do what he says; out of fear, respect, and sheer awe.
- PrinceChill

He’d cost more than a 2nd and 5th so we can rule him out already

Doubt it. Why would they?
- sbroads24

Detroit has scouted is a lot this year, Tampa had an interest in Risto while Yzerman was there.

Perhaps there is a deal to be made. Just day dreaming here though.

Detroit has scouted is a lot this year, Tampa had an interest in Risto while Yzerman was there.

Perhaps there is a deal to be made. Just day dreaming here though.
- Pegullaville

I think Mantha in a Risto deal would be more likely but I even doubt that.

Mantha is a star

I say keep in down in the A for the rest of the year. He might get some playoff experience there.

Heck, who knows? He might even take this offseason’s conditioning seriously and show up ready to take an nhl roster spot. I wasn’t really kidding about him playing C for the Sabres if he’s willing to put some effort in. He’d be more cost effective than bringing in some retread, and let’s face it, this team is not competing for the Cup next year anyway.
- PrinceChill

I would assume he’s down in Rochester for the rest of this year as well but at the end of the day who knows with this regime.

I think we make a move for a veteran even if it’s a small move. I think Mitts ends up on the wing at the NHL level imo, however his slick playmaking ability could be great for guys like Cozens, Olofsson, and Skinner once fully developed.

I think Mantha in a Risto deal would be more likely but I even doubt that.

Mantha is a star
- sbroads24

Tough to picture any deal between the Sabres and Wings, unless we’re picking up their trash. Division rivals. Similar developmental stages.

I think Mantha in a Risto deal would be more likely but I even doubt that.

Mantha is a star
- sbroads24

I’m thinking Zadina as he is younger and would be protected from Seattle.

It’s a pipe dream though.

I would assume he’s down in Rochester for the rest of this year as well but at the end of the day who knows with this regime.

I think we make a move for a veteran even if it’s a small move. I think Mitts ends up on the wing at the NHL level imo, however his slick playmaking ability could be great for guys like Cozens, Olofsson, and Skinner once fully developed.
- Pegullaville

I could see Casey with Skinner. That makes a lot of sense. But you can’t take Viktor away from Jack, right?!
Cozens. Cozens is very exciting to think about. Which leads me to believe I’m setting myself up for MASSIVE disappointment...but I don’t think I am.

Cozens is next year’s 2C.
- PrinceChill

Larsson is next year's 2C.

Larsson is next year's 2C.
- SabreWest

I’m not here to tell you that it’s impossible.

Larsson is next year's 2C.
- SabreWest

Tomorrow is now

Cozens is next year’s 2C.
- PrinceChill

Please no

Larsson is next year's 2C.
- SabreWest

The Botts does nothing 2020-2021 roster:

Olofsson-Eichel-Cozens
Skinner-Larsson-Reinhart
Mojo-Mitts-Okposo
Thompson-Asplund-Lazar

Dahlin-Montour
Pilut-Risto
McCabe-Joker

I’m thinking Zadina as he is younger and would be protected from Seattle.

It’s a pipe dream though.
- Pegullaville

Yeah I don’t see them moving him at all unless it’s for a huge piece

The Botts does nothing 2020-2021 roster:

Olofsson-Eichel-Cozens
Skinner-Larsson-Reinhart
Mojo-Mitts-Okposo
Thompson-Asplund-Lazar

Dahlin-Montour
Pilut-Risto
McCabe-Joker
- Pegullaville

Looks about right. Assuming Hutton/Ullmark between the pipes, and no major injury to Jack, that might be good for 88 points. Progress.

I think he was humbled real quick.

I can’t imagine ones confidence being high when he was getting healthy scratched and not putting up the high numbers he was consistently putting up his entire career before reaching the NHL.
- Pegullaville

Take a few notes, eh?

Looks about right. Assuming Hutton/Ullmark between the pipes, and no major injury to Jack, that might be good for 88 points. Progress.
- PrinceChill

Colin Miller still wondering when he’s gonna play

Colin Miller still wondering when he’s gonna play
- sbroads24

If Botts is reluctant to move Risto/Montour I’d assume Miller will be out the door.

the one thing the sabres have to get this off season is at the very least

a proven third line center with second line upside

if casey and cozens struggle, as a center, you can't throw away the season like this one

convert a center to the wing if needed, but please no more wingers as a middle 6 center
- homiedclown

I think they need 2 centers next year and plan on neither of Mittelstadt or Cozens being ready to play a critical center position.

Botterill's biggest mark against is he had no veteran center support for Mittelstadt this year. Big mistake, and he cannot possibly make that mistake again heading into next year.