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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 15 @ 1:28 AM ET
I'd have to think Calgary knows the above?
- kingcong39

I think there's a group of players who coaches will never fully trust because of size and interpretation of defensive ability.

Like inverse Risto- Adams and Nightengale can think he's bad based on analytics but any coach they hire wants him on the team and will play him.

Mangiapane is 6th among forwards in 5v5 ice time per 60. I don't think he's as valued by coaches as his numbers
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:28 AM ET
Reinhart > Lindholm
Olofsson <
I guess it depends on what a possible extension for Sam would look like. I’d prefer to keep him but I do like how Lindholm is under contract for a few years and Mangiapane is a gem.

So I guess I would lean towards yes at this moment in time.

- Pegullaville


I don't think Calgary would do the deal above as they'd be paying more for the same or similar production they are already getting, assuming Reinhart is getting at least $7M per on his long term deal.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:30 AM ET
Copp has 14 goals and 20 assists so far.

Looks like it's at least in part due to a bump in power play time.

- kingcong39


He’s certainly taking advantage of better opportunities this season
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:30 AM ET
He is not no. However I would expect the Rangers to protect Shesterkin (unless I’m missing something and he is ineligible to be claimed by Seattle).

I’d offer two 3rd rounders for Georgiev and say take it or leave it.

- Pegullaville


Shesterkin is exempt.

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/expansion-draft/seattle
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 15 @ 1:30 AM ET
I don't think Calgary would do the deal above as they'd be paying more for the same or similar production they are already getting, assuming Reinhart is getting at least $7M per on his long term deal.
- kingcong39

No but they could view Reinhart as a top 6 center which their depth in that area severely lacks
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:31 AM ET
No but they could view Reinhart as a top 6 center which their depth in that area severely lacks
- sbroads24


How do we fool them into believing that? 😂😅
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:32 AM ET
I think there's a group of players who coaches will never fully trust because of size and interpretation of defensive ability.

Like inverse Risto- Adams and Nightengale can think he's bad based on analytics but any coach they hire wants him on the team and will play him.

Mangiapane is 6th among forwards in 5v5 ice time per 60. I don't think he's as valued by coaches as his numbers

- sbroads24


If the Sabres could parlay Olofsson and Reinhart into Copp and Mangiapane, I think it'd be a great start to resetting and improving the top 2 lines.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Apr 15 @ 1:32 AM ET
I think there's a group of players who coaches will never fully trust because of size and interpretation of defensive ability.

Like inverse Risto- Adams and Nightengale can think he's bad based on analytics but any coach they hire wants him on the team and will play him.

Mangiapane is 6th among forwards in 5v5 ice time per 60. I don't think he's as valued by coaches as his numbers

- sbroads24


Sutter had him on the 4th line for a few games at least from what I remember.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:32 AM ET
He is not no. However I would expect the Rangers to protect Shesterkin (unless I’m missing something and he is ineligible to be claimed by Seattle).

I’d offer two 3rd rounders for Georgiev and say take it or leave it.

- Pegullaville



Hmmmmm
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:35 AM ET
How do we fool them into believing that? 😂😅
- kingcong39


Why would we have to “FOOL” them?
He’s certainly a top6 player
And he’s looked solid at Center for a little bit now
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Apr 15 @ 1:37 AM ET
Shesterkin is exempt.

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/expansion-draft/seattle

- kingcong39


Darn.

Well forget Georgiev then.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:41 AM ET
I'm going to preface this with knowing the likelihood, or lack thereof, regarding the UFA signing below happening, but using this as an idea, is the top 6 below a big enough improvement for the team next year?

Skinner - Eichel - Copp
Landeskog - Cozens - Mangiapane
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 15 @ 1:41 AM ET
I'm going to preface this with knowing the likelihood, or lack thereof, regarding the UFA signing below happening, but using this as an idea, is the top 6 below a big enough improvement for the team next year?

Skinner - Eichel - Copp
Landeskog - Cozens - Mangiapane

- kingcong39

It's certainly a very good two way top 6 IMO
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:48 AM ET
It's certainly a very good two way top 6 IMO
- sbroads24


I was trying to go for a more difficult to play against, more well rounded while still productive top 6, that way the ATM line could have less stress on them.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 15 @ 1:50 AM ET
I'm going to preface this with knowing the likelihood, or lack thereof, regarding the UFA signing below happening, but using this as an idea, is the top 6 below a big enough improvement for the team next year?

Skinner - Eichel - Copp
Landeskog - Cozens - Mangiapane

- kingcong39


To make the playoffs?
I’d say maybe

We’d need the 3rd line to come through for us too I’d think- especially if we wanna win a round
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 15 @ 1:51 AM ET
I was trying to go for a more difficult to play against, more well rounded while still productive top 6, that way the ATM line could have less stress on them.
- kingcong39

It's a good top 6.

I think they absolutely need some physicality in the top 6
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 15 @ 7:40 AM ET
God we whiffed on the 2014 draft

1-1st
3-2nd
2-3rd

2nd and 3rd rounds were loaded with guys

- lulags

2015 wasn't a peach for us either
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 15 @ 7:46 AM ET
Reinhart > Lindholm
Olofsson << Mangiapane.


I guess it depends on what a possible extension for Sam would look like. I’d prefer to keep him but I do like how Lindholm is under contract for a few years and Mangiapane is a gem.

So I guess I would lean towards yes at this moment in time.

- Pegullaville

Think Calgary would laugh at Rhino for Lindholm, one is there 1C soon already signed to a great contract, will the other can barely play C
Camel
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Sudbury, ON
Joined: 04.25.2009

Apr 15 @ 8:47 AM ET
These are the forwards that should have been starting the year.

Toffoli Eichel. Skinner
Reihnhart. Middlestat. Cozens
Olafson. Kadri. Thompson
Martin. M. Staal. Simmonds
Girgs. Okposo
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Apr 15 @ 8:55 AM ET
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Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Apr 15 @ 8:57 AM ET
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- Anderdog



Bust 😉
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 15 @ 8:58 AM ET
With how good Cozens looks, and the ATM line (Asplund, Thompson, Mittelstadt, because they are money) I’m a lot more optimistic than I was a few weeks ago
- sbroads24

f@ck Ralph
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 15 @ 9:00 AM ET
Andrew Copp...?
- kingcong39

time to trade for him was last off season

he is blowing up now, like cirelli did last year for the bolts
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 15 @ 9:03 AM ET
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- Anderdog

Nice read, thanks Dog. So UPL is hurt to. Sounds like Rochester needs some reinforcement's to
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Apr 15 @ 9:10 AM ET
Adams and Karmanos presser at 230
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