I'm losing faith that Jason will do it right this summer. But tensions are extremely high in that front office, and there's a real chance Jason doesn't see the draft.
- TheSabresTaco

It wouldn't surprise me, have you heard any other names.

You have to think of the future and unfortunately 19 year old Dahlin doesn't fit our timeline
- jcragcrumple

Didn't (frank)in even come close to saying that.
- TheSabresTaco

sure you did...

So its CJ Smith, Johansson, and our 2nd for Larkin.

GO GET EM, KILLER!!!

It wouldn't surprise me, have you heard any other names.
- Buff36

No, I just know someone in the media with off the record information. No names, but there's a real sense Jason won't see the draft. Maybe someone around here can confirm my most basic information.

Yes he would. Larkin would be totally awesome. But not for Dahlin. And if Dahlin (or Jack) are the only players that land you Larkin, then sorry, looks like we'll have to wait for Cozens or Mittelstadt.
- TheSabresTaco

I understand that, that's why it would have to be more included. To tell you the truth taco, I hope other GM'S have a liking to some of are players. Cause I was trying trade scenarios with other teams poster's and I tell you we wouldn't be getting many phone calls

sure you did...

So its CJ Smith, Johansson, and our 2nd for Larkin.

GO GET EM, KILLER!!!
- ThundernLightning

I'm not even putting trade proposals together.

End of the day, Dahlin's not getting traded and neither is Larkin.

No, I just know someone in the media with off the record information. No names, but there's a real sense Jason won't see the draft. Maybe someone around here can confirm my most basic information.
- TheSabresTaco

Even if he does, the next 7 months are huge for this organization.

I understand that, that's why it would have to be more included. To tell you the truth taco, I hope other GM'S have a liking to some of are players. Cause I was trying trade scenarios with other teams poster's and I tell you we wouldn't be getting many phone calls
- Buff36

Yeah.. ya know, here's an excerpt from an Athletic article.

"The truth of the matter is that even though the Sabres have lots of players headed for potential unrestricted free agency, there isn’t a single one who could realistically be considered an impact player, which means it’s more about clearing the decks of unwanted bodies to pave the way to what is expected to be a dramatic overhaul before next fall, as opposed to returning picks or prospects that could help this team in the future."


I think the best case scenario for the Sabres is to collect picks and long term, maybe high end prospects (developing late rounders from maybe 15/16) and using those picks to supplement trades in the summer or draft. It's not a great option, but it's like.. the only one.

I have..theres a woman that takes yoga classes with Kim Pegula that is about to be announced GM.
- ThundernLightning

Botts has made a few big mistakes, but he also was hand cuffed with what he took over.

Yeah.. ya know, here's an excerpt from an Athletic article.

"The truth of the matter is that even though the Sabres have lots of players headed for potential unrestricted free agency, there isn’t a single one who could realistically be considered an impact player, which means it’s more about clearing the decks of unwanted bodies to pave the way to what is expected to be a dramatic overhaul before next fall, as opposed to returning picks or prospects that could help this team in the future."


I think the best case scenario for the Sabres is to collect picks and long term, maybe high end prospects (developing late rounders from maybe 15/16) and using those picks to supplement trades in the summer or draft. It's not a great option, but it's like.. the only one.
- TheSabresTaco

Need to build from within and use FA to fill a needed spot here and there, and we need a few kids to hit for next year. Most of are prospects won't even be in the system for another 2yrs

Even if he does, the next 7 months are huge for this organization.
- Buff36

Beane was able to reforge this team with quality UFAs last March. Botterill will need to do the same. Find ACTUAL complimentary players.

Beane was able to reforge this team with quality UFAs last March. Botterill will need to do the same. Find ACTUAL complimentary players.
- TheSabresTaco

Very True

Need to build from within and use FA to fill a needed spot here and there, and we need a few kids to hit for next year. Most of are prospects won't even be in the system for another 2yrs
- Buff36

Victor Olofsson has been the only player beyond the third round to make an impact as a skater since Marcus Foligno in 2009, and if you don't want to count him, Paul Byron in 2007, and if you don't want to count him, Nathan Gerbe in 2005, and if you don't want to count him, Jan Hejda in 2003.

Wanna know why this franchise is a sad sack of poop? That. That right there.

Very True
- Buff36

Ya know, and I'm not saying find 5-6 NHL FAs.. 2 or 3 guys can make a real, significant difference. The bigger impact moves need to be trades if we're being honest.

No, I just know someone in the media with off the record information. No names, but there's a real sense Jason won't see the draft. Maybe someone around here can confirm my most basic information.
- TheSabresTaco

Oh baby. Be still my beating heart

So I went to the Game on Sunday (reluctantly) with my daughter. I went against my rule of not giving this team a penny more money mainly because my daughter has me wrapped around her finger.

I bought a fountain pop and the lady tells me, We are out of straws? How in the FRANK to you run out of straws? She tells me that they are switching over to a paper straw but the shipment has not come in yet.

This franking organization SUCKS Donkey Ballz...

Ya know, and I'm not saying find 5-6 NHL FAs.. 2 or 3 guys can make a real, significant difference. The bigger impact moves need to be trades if we're being honest.
- TheSabresTaco

100%. Having all this cap space is not a good thing.

It means you have a very bad roster.

Not to mention 25-30 mil is going to Dahlin, Reinhart, Montour and VO over the next 2 years.

Dahlin - 9
Montour - 6
VO - 5
Reinhart - 7

So there goes all your cap space.

Oh baby. Be still my beating heart
- jcragcrumple

put it away

tuck it into your waistband

So I went to the Game on Sunday (reluctantly) with my daughter. I went against my rule of not giving this team a penny more money mainly because my daughter has me wrapped around her finger.

I bought a fountain pop and the lady tells me, We are out of straws? How in the FRANK to you run out of straws? She tells me that they are switching over to a paper straw but the shipment has not come in yet.

This franking organization SUCKS Donkey Ballz...
- hehateme

poop you do for your daughters, man.

But yeah, (frank) their disorganization bullpoop.

put it away

tuck it into your waistband
- TheSabresTaco

So I went to the Game on Sunday (reluctantly) with my daughter. I went against my rule of not giving this team a penny more money mainly because my daughter has me wrapped around her finger.

I bought a fountain pop and the lady tells me, We are out of straws? How in the FRANK to you run out of straws? She tells me that they are switching over to a paper straw but the shipment has not come in yet.

This franking organization SUCKS Donkey Ballz...
- hehateme

they could just send someone to BJ's to buy a poop load of straws to get through this one game..

100%. Having all this cap space is not a good thing.

It means you have a very bad roster.

Not to mention 25-30 mil is going to Dahlin, Reinhart, Montour and VO over the next 2 years.

Dahlin - 9
Montour - 6
VO - 5
Reinhart - 7

So there goes all your cap space.
- ImThatGuy

I think Okposo may be moveable in some capacity after next season. Whether it's BO or retention. But I hear ya. More than ever, it's vital these draft picks pan out. With Eichel, Dahlin, Skinner and Reinhart making a ton of money, you need Dylan Cozens putting up 50-60 points in 21-22

they could just send someone to BJ's to buy a poop load of straws to get through this one game..
- SabresFaninIndiana

its a small thing but come on, no straws? really Terry... Get your head out of your ass....

they could just....


- SabresFaninIndiana

Fixed for general context when someone addresses this organization.

Victor Olofsson has been the only player beyond the third round to make an impact as a skater since Marcus Foligno in 2009, and if you don't want to count him, Paul Byron in 2007, and if you don't want to count him, Nathan Gerbe in 2005, and if you don't want to count him, Jan Hejda in 2003.

Wanna know why this franchise is a sad sack of poop? That. That right there.
- TheSabresTaco

2000% on board with this, its terrible.

Also even teh 1st round picks arent hits. Look how many 1st round picks barely have 100 points and in comparison to ppg is awful