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Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jul 28 @ 8:07 AM ET
If you read my starting post I said that was my expectation.

If it was a top prospect a b prospect and a 1st I am sure the deal would be done already.

- sabresfan69



K.

I'm not really going to get into a pissing contest over who is a good prospect. None of us are scouts.

sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:08 AM ET
And they won't trade him without getting Krebs, so that question is moot.
- Powerslave

Its not moot because you are responding to my post where I wrote "I expect 2 top prospects and a 1st."

If you respond with b prospects then that doesn't meet the expectations.

Meaning your post is moot.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 28 @ 8:08 AM ET
McCabe to Chicago
- Stripes77




Ryan Suter and DAL; Zach Parise and NYI; Michael Bunting and TOR; David Savard and MTL; Jaden Schwartz and SEA; Tony DeAngelo and CAR; Jaro Halak, Luke Schenn and VAN; Jake McCabe and CHI; Andrew Cogliano and SJ; Zach Hyman and EDM; David Rittich and NSH. Many more to come.

McKenzie
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:08 AM ET
K.

I'm not really going to get into a pissing contest over who is a good prospect. None of us are scouts.

- Powerslave

Its a forum and we are debating.

Why is it a pissing contest?
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:10 AM ET

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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On Jack Eichel, my sense from talking to a few people around the league is that Buffalo is in serious talks with multiple teams, the process hasn't zeroed in on just one team yet. And I don't think the Sabres feel it has to be done today if they don't get the package they want...


Doesn't sound like the sabres are hunting for b prospects.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 28 @ 8:17 AM ET
Its a forum and we are debating.

Why is it a pissing contest?

- sabresfan69



Because many times it turns into that.

My take? Unless it's a team like LA or MAYBE the Rangers, no team is going to give you their two top prospects (and LA may not want to either, but I'd gladly take Turcotte and either Kupari or Bjornfot +).

So if it's Anaheim, then it's one of Zegras or Drysdale +.

If it's Minnesota, it's one of Rossi or Boldy +.

If it's Vegas, it has to be Krebs and one of their other good prospects.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 28 @ 8:19 AM ET
Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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23m
On Jack Eichel, my sense from talking to a few people around the league is that Buffalo is in serious talks with multiple teams, the process hasn't zeroed in on just one team yet. And I don't think the Sabres feel it has to be done today if they don't get the package they want...


Doesn't sound like the sabres are hunting for b prospects.

- sabresfan69



I hope to God I'm wrong and they do land the phenomenal package we all want.
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 28 @ 8:22 AM ET

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
No offer from the Leafs as of this morning to UFA goalie Frederik Andersen so likely headed to market. I think Carolina and Colorado (if Grubauer doesn't re-sign) make sense as potential options for Andersen but we'll see.


Anderson going to free agency
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:23 AM ET
I hope to God I'm wrong and they do land the phenomenal package we all want.
- Powerslave

I am going to have faith because Adams has done a pretty good job so far.

He is playing 3-4 teams off of each other. It does sound like Eichel will be in a sabres jersey before he gives him away or at least that is the impression.
mhp
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Jul 28 @ 8:26 AM ET
“Hearing there’s a good chance HC Jason Christie of @JaxIcemen , who has deep ties with Donny Granato going back to their time in Peoria, is likely joining Granato’s staff as an Asst Coach with the @BuffaloSabres .
@espn @NHL @NHLNetwork #TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter”

https://twitter.com/kevin.../1420230407736500226?s=21

- Pegullaville


And I was hoping for the Beard.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 28 @ 8:29 AM ET
McCabe to Chicago
- Stripes77


He'll be on IR before the season starts.
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:30 AM ET
Won't miss McCabe if he signs elsewhere. Has never played a full season and injuries seem to be getting worse. Not getting any younger either. If he signs cheap for a few years fine.
Powerslave
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Jul 28 @ 8:32 AM ET
He'll be on IR before the season starts.
- mhp



Still like to see them sign a nice solid vet Dman.
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:36 AM ET
Jake Virtanen now a free agent. Wouldn't mind him or Ritchie if it is on the cheap.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
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Jul 28 @ 8:36 AM ET
Still like to see them sign a nice solid vet Dman.
- Powerslave


Likewise, but who would want to come to Buffalo?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 28 @ 8:36 AM ET
“Hearing there’s a good chance HC Jason Christie of @JaxIcemen , who has deep ties with Donny Granato going back to their time in Peoria, is likely joining Granato’s staff as an Asst Coach with the @BuffaloSabres .
@espn @NHL @NHLNetwork #TSNHockey #HockeyTwitter”

https://twitter.com/kevin.../1420230407736500226?s=21

- Pegullaville

oh my
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jul 28 @ 8:37 AM ET
Still like to see them sign a nice solid vet Dman.
- Powerslave

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/players/erik-gudbranson

Big ugly
Right defesemen
Perfect for bottom pairing
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 28 @ 8:38 AM ET
And I was hoping for the Beard.
- mhp

you will get an echl coach and like it
chugger38
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.19.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:39 AM ET
Today will determine whether or not my 16 year run of season tickets ends...love my seats (3 rows up, right next to zamboni entrance) but how much can we take? All I ask for is optimism and to be entertained at the games! Obviously there won't be many wins!
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 28 @ 8:39 AM ET
Still like to see them sign a nice solid vet Dman.
- Powerslave

I'd still like to see them trade a vet D (miller)
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 28 @ 8:40 AM ET
Today will determine whether or not my 16 year run of season tickets ends...love my seats (3 rows up, right next to zamboni entrance) but how much can we take? All I ask for is optimism and to be entertained at the games! Obviously there won't be many wins!
- chugger38

does bringing back ullmark move the needle?

chugger38
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.19.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:43 AM ET
does bringing back ullmark move the needle?
- homiedclown



I can't say that it does it for me....he's not awful and we have to find a couple of goalies. Rather him with some upside than a Holtby type.

I would like a team to be "scrappy" this year. We have been way to easy to play against. Have to make other teams at least feel like they played a contact sport the day after games.
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:44 AM ET
does bringing back ullmark move the needle?
- homiedclown

No, this team will be too terrible for a goalie to make a difference.
soljor09
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I wish you could unfollow people on here, NY
Joined: 02.11.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:44 AM ET
Today will determine whether or not my 16 year run of season tickets ends...love my seats (3 rows up, right next to zamboni entrance) but how much can we take? All I ask for is optimism and to be entertained at the games! Obviously there won't be many wins!
- chugger38


I feel you there. I’m 12 years in but was one of the fortunate ones where my ticket price went down. I’m already committed for this year. I love the game and it gives me something to do with my family. I know that it makes me part of the problem.
chugger38
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.19.2007

Jul 28 @ 8:47 AM ET
I feel you there. I’m 12 years in but was one of the fortunate ones where my ticket price went down. I’m already committed for this year. I love the game and it gives me something to do with my family. I know that it makes me part of the problem.
- soljor09


Same exact boat my friend. Kids are 19, 18, 15, 13 and I love taking them. But I can't make 41 games or burn 5k!
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