Chad takes a look at what the Sabres can do this offseason. There is a Bjugstad sighting

https://www.diebytheblade...tad-verhaeghe-ristolainen
- Pegullaville

That's certainly a "motivated" lineup.

But having Borgen on the top unit with Dahlin?

(frank)ing yikes.

yeah I mean they won 21 of the last 57 games

a handful of points from a center is not going to make us a better team


there is a lot of holes in the lineup
there is also a lack of chemistry
and the players on the ice, for the most part, do not have the it factor

It's going to take more then a second line center and uttering the line yapple dapple



- homiedclown

A fair number of posters don't see it that way.
To me, it is so very obvious when watching them and comparing them to other teams.
I posted similar yesterday about the roster missing guys with high compete, refuse to lose, challenging their teammates. Need alot more of it.

There is more than counting roster holes.

That's certainly a "motivated" lineup.

But having Borgen on the top unit with Dahlin?

(frank)ing yikes.
- Powerslave

Yea I wouldn’t want that either.

Realistically I think Risto stays and Montour goes. Borgen stays up as the 7, Bryson plays in the AHL and is first call up. I’d like to see them sign Merrill though.

Dahlin-Miller
McCabe-Joker
Merril-Risto

A fair number of posters don't see it that way.
To me, it is so very obvious when watching them and comparing them to other teams.
I posted similar yesterday about the roster missing guys with high compete, refuse to lose, challenging their teammates. Need alot more of it.

There is more than counting roster holes.
- IonSabres

I agree with this, they need a few decent players that have been through play-off wars, and be shown what heart and dedication it takes to get there.

I agree with this, they need a few decent players that have been through play-off wars, and be shown what heart and dedication it takes to get there.
- Buff36

I have no idea if he would ever seriously consider Buffalo, but Patrick Maroon would be a nice 4th line addition.

Chad takes a look at what the Sabres can do this offseason. There is a Bjugstad sighting

https://www.diebytheblade...tad-verhaeghe-ristolainen
- Pegullaville

I have no idea if he would ever seriously consider Buffalo, but Patrick Maroon would be a nice 4th line addition.
- kingcong39

I agree, even Smith would be a good addition

Thought the same from back reading.

65+ pts should be the qualification; like 20/45.
- IonSabres

If a team has that kind of 2C production, why would they consider trading him?

Dahlin-Miller
McCabe-Joker
Merril-Risto
- Pegullaville

probably the 5th or 6th best group in the division

Maroon plays 13 to 14 minutes a night for Tampa, but would be a 4th liner here


priceless

- jcragcrumple

In his defense, he had the bjustead as the 3c. But I’m not sure I want the bjustead playing with cozens. Can injury history be contagious? In this scenario, I’m sticking with the Copp idea and finding another 3c.

Even though, bjustead will probably be on the Sabres roster on 2021.

A lot of moving parts in that die by the blade piece. The d needs work, Borgen on the top pair is a bad idea. Asking Coburn to waive to sit on the bench here seems odd.

But it’s the offseason and at least something to talk about!

Bjustead 2021!

probably the 5th or 6th best group in the division
- homiedclown

So putting the pieces in their “proper” place, what holes does that leave and can you do anything to up that group to 3?

Dahlin-
-Joker
McCabe -Miller


Risto and Monte traded?

So putting the pieces in their “proper” place, what holes does that leave and can you do anything to up that group to 3?

Dahlin-
-Joker
McCabe -Miller


Risto and Monte traded?
- Gr8daygo

to be a decent all around D group

they need a #1 RD
and a #2 LD


I mean we all love the potential in Dahlin and Joker, but the top 4 needs a few solid anchors if they want to compete for the next 2 years


they have prospects in the pipeline for long term solution, but if your putting miller, risto or montour with dahlin, it's a meh pairing


same for mccabe with joker

Maroon plays 13 to 14 minutes a night for Tampa, but would be a 4th liner here

priceless
- homiedclown

He was 11th in even strength ice time for Tampa forwards during the regular season at 10:46 per game.

That's not 4th line minutes?

Chad takes a look at what the Sabres can do this offseason. There is a Bjugstad sighting

https://www.diebytheblade...tad-verhaeghe-ristolainen
- Pegullaville

That's a 32nd place lineup if ive ever seen one.

In his defense, he had the bjustead as the 3c. But I’m not sure I want the bjustead playing with cozens. Can injury history be contagious? In this scenario, I’m sticking with the Copp idea and finding another 3c.

Even though, bjustead will probably be on the Sabres roster on 2021.

A lot of moving parts in that die by the blade piece. The d needs work, Borgen on the top pair is a bad idea. Asking Coburn to waive to sit on the bench here seems odd.

But it’s the offseason and at least something to talk about!

Bjustead 2021!
- Gr8daygo

At this point im going to be disappointed if they don't trade for him purely for the lol factor

I would not touch Holtby with a 10 foot pole this offseason.

At this point im going to be disappointed if they don't trade for him purely for the lol factor
- jcragcrumple

Truer words have not been spoken. Lol

Chad takes a look at what the Sabres can do this offseason. There is a Bjugstad sighting

https://www.diebytheblade...tad-verhaeghe-ristolainen
- Pegullaville

Everyone needs to stop saying Bjugstad or it might happen he sucks and his contract will be a headache

That's a 32nd place lineup if ive ever seen one.
- ImThatGuy

Having a 4th line center as the 2nd center and a 3rd line center for a guy that cant stay healthy

Wow speechless

Everyone needs to stop saying Bjugstad or it might happen he sucks and his contract will be a headache
- gerbe75pts

he doesn't suck

he's a .5 ppg player on a 4 mil contract that expires at the end of the year


slightly cheaper version of marcus johansson

I would not touch Holtby with a 10 foot pole this offseason.
- Pegullaville

Ben Bishop, Rinne or Dubnyk

he doesn't suck

he's a .5 ppg player on a 4 mil contract that expires at the end of the year


slightly cheaper version of marcus johansson
- homiedclown

No he sucks want nothing do with him or his contract

No he sucks want nothing do with him or his contract
- gerbe75pts

he probably wants nothing to do with you, so you have something in common with him


go back to fat shaming players

he probably wants nothing to do with you, so you have something in common with him


go back to fat shaming players
- homiedclown

Fat shaming ? He's making good money he has the power of making himself an impact player ...

You talk all this crap about "generation this" but can't see what casey is doing ..

Hell if he did the work we be fine at 2nd line center and with cozens we be scary