Hank Balling: Sabres Off-Season Pt. 2: The Sleepers

Foist!

Foist!
- jochfr

Whore

I've set my expectations so low that any signing will exceed them.

I've set my expectations so low that any signing will exceed them.
- The Don

I'll say it again, screw the picks I'd go after DeBrincat if he's on the block.

Sabres signed Cederqvist to a 2yr ELC

I'll say it again, screw the picks I'd go after DeBrincat if he's on the block.
- SABRES 89

Anything that isn't nailed down is on the block in Chicago. It all depends on the return the Davidson is offered. He seems to be much more patient (and thus far competent) than Bowman in his early moves.

Any interest in Murphy to pair with Power? All indications are that he is recovered from his injury.

I'll say it again, screw the picks I'd go after DeBrincat if he's on the block.
- SABRES 89

Absolutely

I'd be surprised to see them give one way deals to AHL/depth players. Good vibes may end when they ask Subban to take a pay cut.

Anything that isn't nailed down is on the block in Chicago. It all depends on the return the Davidson is offered. He seems to be much more patient (and thus far competent) than Bowman in his early moves.

Any interest in Murphy to pair with Power? All indications are that he is recovered from his injury.
- Chunk

Depends on the ask, what are the expectations on a return

I'd be surprised to see them give one way deals to AHL/depth players. Good vibes may end when they ask Subban to take a pay cut.
- Lunaion

Maybe, but spending $2m total for two goalies can be seen as a good-faith effort to establish competition while still keeping salaries incredibly low

Maybe, but spending $2m total for two goalies can be seen as a good-faith effort to establish competition while still keeping salaries incredibly low
- Hank Balling

Dell was 350k in the AHL, Tokarski 200k. I expect more of the same. So few people understand two-way deals that the optics are irrelevant.

No coincidence that the one-way deals stopped when JB was shown the door.

Dell was 350k in the AHL, Tokarski 200k. I expect more of the same. So few people understand two-way deals that the optics are irrelevant.

No coincidence that the one-way deals stopped when JB was shown the door.
- Lunaion

Something something but

I'll say it again, screw the picks I'd go after DeBrincat if he's on the block.
- SABRES 89

Why stop with him? Go for the entire line. There's a blockbuster Buffalo / Chicago trade to be made.

Why stop with him? Go for the entire line. There's a blockbuster Buffalo / Chicago trade to be made.
- lacaprup

I agree but Adams would not, i'm guessing.

Anything that isn't nailed down is on the block in Chicago. It all depends on the return the Davidson is offered. He seems to be much more patient (and thus far competent) than Bowman in his early moves.

Any interest in Murphy to pair with Power? All indications are that he is recovered from his injury.
- Chunk

Sure what are they asking fir him.

Might as well get your PK Subban jersey now, boys!

Nice write up Hank! Thanks for another gem!

Might as well get your PK Subban jersey now, boys!
- BeadyEyedDouche

Soobs. I could go for that. He plays with a little jam. Think it would be good for the young bucks.

Nice write up Hank! Thanks for another gem!
- joshs

I always liked him and he is a classy guy, very good with his charities.

Depends on the ask, what are the expectations on a return
- Buff36

No idea what Davidson is thinking but I would guess, realistically, a 2nd and mid-range prospect (likely a forward).

He is good, not great, but steady and reliable on a locked-in reasonable contract for what he provides. Put him on a team with some actual structure (not that nonsense the Hawks tried to employ last year) and a competent partner, and his numbers will likely improve dramatically. He's not dynamic enough to do that much chasing.

No idea what Davidson is thinking but I would guess, realistically, a 2nd and mid-range prospect (likely a forward).

He is good, not great, but steady and reliable on a locked-in reasonable contract for what he provides. Put him on a team with some actual structure (not that nonsense the Hawks tried to employ last year) and a competent partner, and his numbers will likely improve dramatically. He's not dynamic enough to do that much chasing.
- Chunk

Philly's 2nd 2023 Stiven Sardarian

Philly's 2nd 2023 Stiven Sardarian
- Buff36

Sounds reasonable. Maybe throw in a couple extra sandwiches for Sardarian. 154 lbs?

https://www.nhl.com/sabre...t-9th-overall/c-334590998
Something to chew on.