Here is what I would try to do (dream scenario)

Sign N. Kadri
Trade for P. Kane
Trade for Carter Hart ( IMO he needs a change of scenery)
- hehateme

That's a name I hadn't though of, but I actually like that idea better than almost any free agent name out there. It's a risk, but there's a ton of upside to it.

WHY would Patrick Kane want to come here?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?! Because it's his "hometown"???? Because he could "prove" something!?!?!??! Come on, people. Use a brain cell.
- RichardRoma

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I think it does, better goaltending alone gets us atleast 20pts this year and that's probably low. Lysowski had a article where the Sabres missed out on a possible 36pts this year.
- Buff36

And I was told a goalie only would have gotten us like 8 more pts

Putting another sniper with Quinn would be *chef's kiss*

I think I'm higher on Savoie than most. Team needs dynamic scoring talent. If I had to bet, he's getting the Barzal treatment.
- TheSabresTaco

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Alex Tuch says 'Sup.
- ImThatGuy

What does Chicago get in return for Kane, from Buffalo or anyone else, if they decide to trade him?

That's a name I hadn't though of, but I actually like that idea better than almost any free agent name out there. It's a risk, but there's a ton of upside to it.
- buffalofan19

He can win in the NHL, I just think he needs out of Philly. IMO he is a better option the UPL as the started, but a tandem of Hart & UPL would be miles better then anything we have had for the last several years.

And I was told a goalie only would have gotten us like 8 more pts

- DirtyDan

Well we lost 12 games where we had a 2 goal lead or more, wouldn't blame it all on them, but better would have helped.

as opposed to what. another year without playoffs? so for you its Cup or bust? guess what, only one team wins it. I would rather be part of the teams that had a chance at it...
- hehateme

I want the playoffs next year too, but they've got to be smart about it.

Tim Murray couldn't even "Tim Murray" his own way into the playoffs.

And I was told a goalie only would have gotten us like 8 more pts

- DirtyDan

I doubt it's 20 more points, not when your goal differential is exceeds -50.

Does the goalie score goals? Because they were tied for 22nd in goals for.
- Wetbandit1

We were 5 and 6 goals for away from 2 playoff teams. Those teams saved 50 or more goals than we did.

I doubt it's 20 more points, not when your goal differential is exceeds -50.
- buffalofan19

Read above post

What does Chicago get in return for Kane, from Buffalo or anyone else, if they decide to trade him?
- buffalofan19

Imo, two firsts, a top prospect and a lesser piece.

He can win in the NHL, I just think he needs out of Philly. IMO he is a better option the UPL as the started, but a tandem of Hart & UPL would be miles better then anything we have had for the last several years.
- hehateme

Of course, it has to work out, but that's the type of move that savvy GM's make. We have yet to see what Adams is made of in that department.

Rangers only scored 20 more times but stopped nearly 90 more goals.

What does Chicago get in return for Kane, from Buffalo or anyone else, if they decide to trade him?
- buffalofan19

I if it was buffalo, I would start with our Florida 1st round pick plus, Quinn and or Krebs and one of the goalie prospects or a B prospect.

I don't care if they trade for McDavid, because if they don't get a goalie (or two), ain't no way Patrick Kane is getting us to any parties in any plaza, especially considering what they'd have to give up to acquire him, too.
- Powerslave

If there's an nhler who would love a party in the plaza, it would be pk88

All joking aside, I could see this move at the draft.

-Buffalo guy
-1 year until ufa
-Buffalo has plenty of $ to extend and make pk88 happy
-Team looking good (although I wonder what the nhl non hockeybuzz vibe is)
-Buffalo has picks and prospects to make the trade.
- buffalo has a fan as an owner , who by all accounts still helps with player decisions and "advice "

How many more season tickets/ single game tickets would pk88 sell. My guess a fee thousand.....

2,000 seats x $65 × 41 games + merchandise

We were 5 and 6 goals for away from 2 playoff teams. Those teams saved 50 or more goals than we did.
- DirtyDan

Not in the conference they play in, they weren't.

This team needs to find at least 30 more goals from somewhere if they want to even have a shot at playoff contention.

Of course, it has to work out, but that's the type of move that savvy GM's make. We have yet to see what Adams is made of in that department.
- buffalofan19

should I send in my resume??? I think that trade is there to make

Imo, two firsts, a top prospect and a lesser piece.
- Powerslave

Should be less. 33 year old high cap rental winger. I suspect he's not much more than Sam.

Imo, two firsts, a top prospect and a lesser piece.
- Powerslave

Oh i dont see that.

33 YO winger with 1 year left.

1st, 3rd, good prospect. maybe another small piece.

Rangers only scored 20 more times but stopped nearly 90 more goals.
- DirtyDan

The Rangers are the Sabres with a goaltender. Change my mind.

I if it was buffalo, I would start with our Florida 1st round pick plus, Quinn and or Krebs and one of the goalie prospects or a B prospect.
- hehateme

Im out on that price

I if it was buffalo, I would start with our Florida 1st round pick plus, Quinn and or Krebs and one of the goalie prospects or a B prospect.
- hehateme

Adams deserves what he gets if he trades the top goal scoring prospect this organization has for 3 years of Kane.

Adams deserves what he gets if he trades the top goal scoring prospect this organization has for 3 years of Kane.
- Powerslave

Krebs then

Oh i dont see that.

33 YO winger with 1 year left.

1st, 3rd, good prospect. maybe another small piece.
- ImThatGuy

Hypothetical Draft Day Trade question:

Assuming we're on board with that, and assuming it would take one of 16 or Florida's pick, what "good prospect" are you willing to give up?