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firelarry
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Silver Creek, NY
Joined: 07.05.2012

Jul 27 @ 1:44 PM ET
For defense it’s McCabe or someone else on the list. Hard pass on Savard and Edler. (Maybe if they move Eichel, the salary offset could be a vet dman. Goalies Ullmark is fine but Elliott is a laughable no. Waste of money. Heck just bring tokarski back as the backup since clearly it’s all about losing (according to this blogger). Tokarski would be cheaper. Forwards are ok. Ritchie is a good grab, Brassard would probably wanna play with a contender, Foligno is going to Minny, pysek time ram it’s course here. Might as well grab Kase whom the Bruins didn’t tender either and see if he can find his offense again. I’m starting to think when people say “nice read” in these comments, it’s about the proper use of the English language. Headlines for every post should be Tank 2.0 part *blank* from everything I’ve seen.
rrentz
New York Rangers
Location: HUNTINGTON, NY
Joined: 07.13.2009

Jul 27 @ 1:45 PM ET
What's the most attractive part of Kravstov? His eyes? His hair? His butt?
- RichardRoma



That flowing blonde hair. Ya gotta stop....I cant take it anymore
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 27 @ 1:47 PM ET
For defense it’s McCabe or someone else on the list. Hard pass on Savard and Edler. (Maybe if they move Eichel, the salary offset could be a vet dman. Goalies Ullmark is fine but Elliott is a laughable no. Waste of money. Heck just bring tokarski back as the backup since clearly it’s all about losing (according to this blogger). Tokarski would be cheaper. Forwards are ok. Ritchie is a good grab, Brassard would probably wanna play with a contender, Foligno is going to Minny, pysek time ram it’s course here. Might as well grab Kase whom the Bruins didn’t tender either and see if he can find his offense again. I’m starting to think when people say “nice read” in these comments, it’s about the proper use of the English language. Headlines for every post should be Tank 2.0 part *blank* from everything I’ve seen.
- firelarry


I'm just trying to be realistic about the caliber of player they'll be targeting. I could make a list comprising the top 10 targets but it's not terribly realistic with respect to the Sabres situation.

They'll likely add a few underwhelming veterans.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 27 @ 1:48 PM ET

Kevin Weekes
@KevinWeekes
· 1m
Hearing @Avalanche could be working on a trade. Hoping to hear more.
I’m also told @PredsNHL close to re-signing Harpur & Davies.
@espn @NHL @NHLNetwork #TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jul 27 @ 1:50 PM ET
Kevin Weekes
@KevinWeekes
· 1m
Hearing @Avalanche could be working on a trade. Hoping to hear more.
I’m also told @PredsNHL close to re-signing Harpur & Davies.
@espn @NHL @NHLNetwork #TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter

- Stripes77


I know Colorado was looking at Kuemper if they couldn’t resign Grubauer. Perhaps this is it ?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 27 @ 1:53 PM ET
I know Colorado was looking at Kuemper if they couldn’t resign Grubauer. Perhaps this is it ?
- Pegullaville

I wouldn't have minded DK for even the 1 year, gives UPL time.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 27 @ 1:54 PM ET
This is all very exciting....
IceColdBeer
Buffalo Sabres
Location: The CLT, NC
Joined: 07.18.2011

Jul 27 @ 1:55 PM ET
This is all very exciting....
- hehateme


yes I love living vicariously through other teams
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 27 @ 1:55 PM ET
Kevin Weekes
@KevinWeekes
·
41s
**Breaking News**
@SeattleKraken
trade D Man MacDermid to
@Avalanche
for a 4th Rd pick on 2023.
@espn

@NHL

@NHLNetwork
#TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter
IceColdBeer
Buffalo Sabres
Location: The CLT, NC
Joined: 07.18.2011

Jul 27 @ 1:57 PM ET
Kevin Weekes
@KevinWeekes
·
41s
**Breaking News**
@SeattleKraken
trade D Man MacDermid to
@Avalanche
for a 4th Rd pick on 2023.
@espn
@NHL

@NHLNetwork
#TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter

- Stripes77


dominos
atlsabsfan
Location: IN
Joined: 06.20.2007

Jul 27 @ 1:58 PM ET
Kevin Weekes
@KevinWeekes
·
41s
**Breaking News**
@SeattleKraken
trade D Man MacDermid to
@Avalanche
for a 4th Rd pick on 2023.
@espn

@NHL

@NHLNetwork
#TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter

- Stripes77


Is our boy in the pressbox yet or still getting waived?


SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

Jul 27 @ 1:59 PM ET
Kevin Weekes
@KevinWeekes
·
41s
**Breaking News**
@SeattleKraken
trade D Man MacDermid to
@Avalanche
for a 4th Rd pick on 2023.
@espn

@NHL

@NHLNetwork
#TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter

- Stripes77

thats some serious stuff right there.... why didn't they just call it future considerations
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jul 27 @ 2:00 PM ET
Kevin Weekes
@KevinWeekes
·
41s
**Breaking News**
@SeattleKraken
trade D Man MacDermid to
@Avalanche
for a 4th Rd pick on 2023.
@espn

@NHL

@NHLNetwork
#TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter

- Stripes77


Kurtis MacDermid for a 4th ? Interesting. Seems like you could have signed someone for free for organizational depth
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 27 @ 2:01 PM ET
Imagine Jack in Vegas with all the temptations and booger sugar! I wish they still had Glass to add.
- soljor09


Glass was traded for Patrick Nolan.

Yikes.
IceColdBeer
Buffalo Sabres
Location: The CLT, NC
Joined: 07.18.2011

Jul 27 @ 2:02 PM ET
Glass was traded for Patrick Nolan.

Yikes.

- TheSabresTaco


disappointment for disappointment
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 27 @ 2:02 PM ET
Kevin Weekes
@KevinWeekes
·
41s
**Breaking News**
@SeattleKraken
trade D Man MacDermid to
@Avalanche
for a 4th Rd pick on 2023.
@espn

@NHL

@NHLNetwork
#TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter

- Stripes77


congrats Seattle, you passed up on players so you could trade crap players for 4th rd picks
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 27 @ 2:03 PM ET
disappointment for disappointment
- IceColdBeer


Heinen for Ritchie


TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 27 @ 2:05 PM ET
congrats Seattle, you passed up on players so you could trade crap players for 4th rd picks
- ImThatGuy


Did Grundstrom and Clague really have lower value than (frank)ing MacDermid. What a strange play this was.

Well. Good to see the Sabres aren't the biggest dopes in the league. Kenny Holland and Ron Francis getting a quick leg up.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jul 27 @ 2:08 PM ET
I wouldn't have minded DK for even the 1 year, gives UPL time.
- Buff36


If we had traded for him LAST offseason,
then maybe we wouldn’t be in rebuild/tank mode right now

Maybe ARZ wanted too much
But it was pretty DUMB for anyone to think our goaltending would be ok last year
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Jul 27 @ 2:15 PM ET
Wish list for sabres to protect the kids!! First trade captain skirt please !! Send him out of the conference!! Unless the Montreal rumor is true!! Caulfield Suzuki and a first! Done. Then the free agents Richie Benn and virtanin ! Virtanin Donnie meatballs can turn him in to a Power wing he didn’t become in Vancouver. And take your pick on the goalies?
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 27 @ 2:16 PM ET

Arthur Staple
@StapeAthletic
·
2m
In former #Isles news, hearing Jaroslav Halak working on a deal with VAN
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 27 @ 2:17 PM ET
Wish list for sabres to protect the kids!! First trade captain skirt please !! Send him out of the conference!! Unless the Montreal rumor is true!! Caulfield Suzuki and a first! Done. Then the free agents Richie Benn and virtanin ! Virtanin Donnie meatballs can turn him in to a Power wing he didn’t become in Vancouver. And take your pick on the goalies?
- Rsh


Would you sign Kaltata to a 1 year 1M deal to lead the kids?
Theguywiththething
Joined: 07.17.2021

Jul 27 @ 2:20 PM ET
congrats Seattle, you passed up on players so you could trade crap players for 4th rd picks
- ImThatGuy



Narcolepsy at the wheel
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jul 27 @ 2:25 PM ET
If Vegas needed us to take Max Pacorietty back in a trade.

Would you?

Flip him and retain half his salary for more assets?
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 27 @ 2:26 PM ET
If Vegas needed us to take Max Pacorietty back in a trade.

Would you?

Flip him and retain half his salary for more assets?

- Mentalorgasm5



100% 2 years left on his deal
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