Even a blind squirrel finds a nut... hahaha jk nice work, I certainly didn't think it was possible.

My take on Hall is he signed with buffalo to up his value in a flat cap year. Unfortunately playing with eichel will get him a max deal. I highly doubt they pay him max to stay. Either way its great to have him and possibly end the drought.
- Carubba-Kaleta

Regardless of anyones take on Hall, I'll worry about 12 months from now, 12 months from now. I'm really excited to see another super star on the roster!

BTW, Gerbe still has "lots to learn" lol as he says...

Wasn't Dubnyk just traded?
- Powerslave

These guys (guesses) were players under Ralph in Edmonton, guys that still have some nhl value.

yesterday -doom and gloom
today- enthusiastic optimism!
- wingz4life

Ten years of consistent losing, heart break, and woeful underperformance turns you into a crazy Disney Princess.

Trade Risto, Montour and Miller (-$13m)....go get Dahlin's partner...Pietrangelo (+8.5)

Dahlin - Pietrangelo
McCabe - Joker
Pilut - Borgen
- IonSabres

I like your thinking

These guys (guesses) were players under Ralph in Edmonton, guys that still have some nhl value.
- Boss34

Sadly, I didn't even take Ralph into account as to why Taylor Hall signed.

That makes more sense now.

These guys (guesses) were players under Ralph in Edmonton, guys that still have some nhl value.
- Boss34

Think were done with forwards this year.

Need is goalie, then D, after we dump a D or 2.

Ten years of consistent losing, heart break, and woeful underperformance turns you into a crazy Disney Princess.
- gcomella34

i see that haha.
i wonder what they do with the goalie situation. no way they return with the same guys..

These guys (guesses) were players under Ralph in Edmonton, guys that still have some nhl value.
- Boss34

What’s Yakupov up to?

I am not attempting to rain on the parade, but advanced stats have the team now estimated at 85 points for next year.

That is with no change in the goaltending or defense.
- kingcong39

UFA is 3 days old. I think they'll try to add a 1a (Kuemper) or 1b (Fleury) type goalie

What’s Yakupov up to?
- dadeadhead

Well we probably don't want too many of that old crew.

When they were together back then it just didn't work!

Curious who people like from the list below, assuming Pietrangelo is signing with Vegas today.

https://twitter.com/CapFr.../1315667778603540483?s=19
- kingcong39

I love Gustaffson depending on the price. If we could ship out 2 of these 3 (Riston, Miller, Montour) get a goalie in retrun and sign Gustaffson, we'd be golden

UFA is 3 days old. I think they'll try to add a 1a (Kuemper) or 1b (Fleury) type goalie
- turbo044

yeah they have to. nobody left on the market. maybe one of the CBUS goalies too.

What’s Yakupov up to?
- dadeadhead

Yakupov eichel girgensons
Hall stahl skinner

I was thinking the same thing 🤔

Mittlestadt, Ullmark, Skunk and next years 1st to Chicago for Kane

Montour, 22 2nd, 21 3rd to Arizona for Kuemper

Skinner Eichel Kane
Hall Staal available
Olo available available
available Eakins Okposo

Girgs
Lazar
Thompson
Cozens
Reider

That top line would be a highlight machine and this gets them in the playoffs

Chicago needs to rebuild I don’t even know if this fits cap wise and I’m not looking it up
- washedup20

Not even close to fitting under the cap

yeah they have to. nobody left on the market. maybe one of the CBUS goalies too.
- wingz4life

Kuemper or raanta would seem like a team to target

Both good goalies, both upgrades to Hutton/ullmark

Not even close to fitting under the cap
- jdfitz77

Yep time to knock off the high priced forwards, think we got our limit, and spend elsewhere on the roster.

On how Hall fits into the lineup
Krueger acknowledged that lines change based on a number of situations: whether you're at home or on the road, where you're at situationally in a game, etc.

That said, it is safe to expect seeing a healthy dose of Hall playing alongside Jack Eichel.

"You of course have to see us often in that setup," Krueger said. "… There is a really good chance that the speed and the skill set that these two have will synergize for something extremely exciting. I've got sheets in front of me right now where it looks something like that."

Krueger also touched on the wealth of left-shot wingers the Sabres currently have on their roster, with Hall joining a group that also includes Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson, and Zemgus Girgensons. The coach said Olofsson and Girgensons are among the candidates who can play the right side.

"Olofsson is definitely a candidate for the right side," he said. "Girgensons can play the right side. Even if we start with a Dylan Cozens with his skill set and overall ability to read the game, he has a chance too. There are multiple options. We're not afraid of that.

On how Hall fits into the lineup
Krueger acknowledged that lines change based on a number of situations: whether you're at home or on the road, where you're at situationally in a game, etc.

That said, it is safe to expect seeing a healthy dose of Hall playing alongside Jack Eichel.

"You of course have to see us often in that setup," Krueger said. "… There is a really good chance that the speed and the skill set that these two have will synergize for something extremely exciting. I've got sheets in front of me right now where it looks something like that."

Krueger also touched on the wealth of left-shot wingers the Sabres currently have on their roster, with Hall joining a group that also includes Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson, and Zemgus Girgensons. The coach said Olofsson and Girgensons are among the candidates who can play the right side.

"Olofsson is definitely a candidate for the right side," he said. "Girgensons can play the right side. Even if we start with a Dylan Cozens with his skill set and overall ability to read the game, he has a chance too. There are multiple options. We're not afraid of that.
- Powerslave

Kinda feels good, doesn't it??

yeah they have to. nobody left on the market. maybe one of the CBUS goalies too.
- wingz4life

Dare I say Ryan Miller? 40 years old but has to be better than Hutton

On how Hall fits into the lineup
Krueger acknowledged that lines change based on a number of situations: whether you're at home or on the road, where you're at situationally in a game, etc.

That said, it is safe to expect seeing a healthy dose of Hall playing alongside Jack Eichel.

"You of course have to see us often in that setup," Krueger said. "… There is a really good chance that the speed and the skill set that these two have will synergize for something extremely exciting. I've got sheets in front of me right now where it looks something like that."

Krueger also touched on the wealth of left-shot wingers the Sabres currently have on their roster, with Hall joining a group that also includes Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson, and Zemgus Girgensons. The coach said Olofsson and Girgensons are among the candidates who can play the right side.

"Olofsson is definitely a candidate for the right side," he said. "Girgensons can play the right side. Even if we start with a Dylan Cozens with his skill set and overall ability to read the game, he has a chance too. There are multiple options. We're not afraid of that.
- Powerslave

He seemed giddy talking about Eichel and Hall together

yeah they have to. nobody left on the market. maybe one of the CBUS goalies too.
- wingz4life

Hutton had a vision issue last year (and he still started games ) ... I wonder if the issue has been taken care of and they think he's good to go ?

Dare I say Ryan Miller? 40 years old but has to be better than Hutton
- turbo044

Cory Schneider
Craig Anderson
Aaron Dell
Ryan Miller
Michael Hutchinson

theres no way. they have to make a trade

On how Hall fits into the lineup
Krueger acknowledged that lines change based on a number of situations: whether you're at home or on the road, where you're at situationally in a game, etc.

That said, it is safe to expect seeing a healthy dose of Hall playing alongside Jack Eichel.

"You of course have to see us often in that setup," Krueger said. "… There is a really good chance that the speed and the skill set that these two have will synergize for something extremely exciting. I've got sheets in front of me right now where it looks something like that."

Krueger also touched on the wealth of left-shot wingers the Sabres currently have on their roster, with Hall joining a group that also includes Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson, and Zemgus Girgensons. The coach said Olofsson and Girgensons are among the candidates who can play the right side.

"Olofsson is definitely a candidate for the right side," he said. "Girgensons can play the right side. Even if we start with a Dylan Cozens with his skill set and overall ability to read the game, he has a chance too. There are multiple options. We're not afraid of that.
- Powerslave

Good post

Hall eichel girgensons
Skinner stahl oloffson

Makes sense 🤔

Here's 4 names to keep an eye on the Sabres acquiring:

Jordan eberle
Ryan Nugent Hopkins
Justin Schulz

* Devan dubnyk
This is the most probable in my opinion
- Boss34

The Islanders signed Eberle to a new deal last year, and it has 4 seasons left. They're trading him already? For what?

Justin Schultz was signed by the Capitals 3 days ago. They're trading him already?

Okay hear me out:

Skinner Eichel Reinhart
Hall Staal Cozens
Olofsson Eakin Thompson
Girgensons Lazar Okposo
Reider


Dahlin Joker
McCabe Risto
Pilut Miller


Trade Montour and whatever you need for Kuemper

Trade Hutton to someone for a 7th

Kuemper
Ullmark

PP1:

Hall Eichel Reinhart
Dahlin Thompson (they had him there before)

PP2:

Skinner Staal Oloffson
Pilut Risto

Eichel with Skinner got Skinner 40 goals
Hall can carry a line and put up 30-40 himself
- Stripes77

Love it!
Puts us 3rd place in our division ahead of the Leafs,
and a threat to do some damage in the playoffs