That trade would have been executed day 1. That's not happening, because that's a pile of scraps, and the pick.
- TheSabresTaco

Well Lindstrom isn't

I agree with temper your expectations, then it won't hurt as much if you don't get what you want. Think people need to go in with a clear mind and say are these pieces coming back gonna make us a overall better team, not just top heavy!!
- Buff36

Or it means you're just getting a bunch of complimentary players and no play drivers - A team without any 1st line talent

That's it Comtois seems to be a big player in all this.
- Buff36

Are we hearing that it's one of the three (Zegras, Drysdale or 3OA), plus?

Are we hearing that it's one of the three (Zegras, Drysdale or 3OA), plus?
- Powerslave

Yes, and for right know Zegras and 3 are not linked.

Yes, and for right know Zegras and 3 are not linked.
- Buff36

So is Drysdale linked to 3?

Yes, and for right know Zegras and 3 are not linked.
- Buff36

not NEARLY enough.

I want ALL 4 plus their NEXT 3 firsts, minimum.

we dont NEED to trade him.

So is Drysdale linked to 3?
- Powerslave

No. It's one of zegras, Drysdale, or third

not NEARLY enough.

I want ALL 4 plus their NEXT 3 firsts, minimum.

we dont NEED to trade him.
- TheHank

That's just not going to happen. Ever. He's damaged goods right now.

That's just not going to happen. Ever. He's damaged goods right now.
- Powerslave

many yawns.

Am I the only one hear that doesn't want Sam or Jack traded ? And am I the only one that expects both to be here next year ?

Everyone keeps bringing up trade scenarios. What if they're both here next season...how would you feel ?

Am I the only one hear that doesn't want Sam or Jack traded ? And am I the only one that expects both to be here next year ?

Everyone keeps bringing up trade scenarios. What if they're both here next season...how would you feel ?
- kritter65

I do not want to trade them. Sadly I think they will be traded

many yawns.
- TheHank

You fooled me w the avatar 😂

Am I the only one hear that doesn't want Sam or Jack traded ? And am I the only one that expects both to be here next year ?

Everyone keeps bringing up trade scenarios. What if they're both here next season...how would you feel ?
- kritter65

If they're here, Adams better have a plan to make the playoffs.

Am I the only one hear that doesn't want Sam or Jack traded ? And am I the only one that expects both to be here next year ?

Everyone keeps bringing up trade scenarios. What if they're both here next season...how would you feel ?
- kritter65

No.

They are 100% gone.

If they're here, Adams better have a plan to make the playoffs.
- Powerslave

eric staal

You fooled me w the avatar 😂
- Powerslave

stop coming AT me!

dont YOU have anything BETTER to do at 3:06pm on a WEDNESDAY?

I feel sorry for YOUR sad life.

eric staal
- SabresFaninIndiana

Let's just hope that some things rubbed off on Cozens, that's all. How to be a pro, etc.

stop coming AT me!

dont YOU have anything BETTER to do at 3:06pm on a WEDNESDAY?

I feel sorry for YOUR sad life.
- TheHank

It's 3:10pm.

MorAn. Kant yew reed thuh klok?

Any news on who the assistant coaches will be? I would not think timing matters re prior to expansion draft or draft.

It's 3:10pm.

MorAn. Kant yew reed thuh klok?
- Powerslave

yawn

youre OBVIOUSLY attempting to troll me again for no reason WHATSOEVER.

have a good day SIR.

Any news on who the assistant coaches will be? I would not think timing matters re prior to expansion draft or draft.
- riptheguard

I am hoping Dean Chynoweth gets a call.

If people want to stop being trolled stop feeding the trollers. It’s so (frank)ing stupid. If you don’t notice it’s always the same people that get trolled because they keep responding. It’s the internet stop caring so much what people you will never meet think about your hot takes.
- IndianaSabresFan

bump

- homiedclown

might as well bump this too

yawn

youre OBVIOUSLY attempting to troll me again for no reason WHATSOEVER.

have a good day SIR.
- TheHank

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.