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Leafsmart
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Fredericton, N.B.
Joined: 12.18.2013

Jul 8 @ 2:19 PM ET
Talbot to Edmonton
- Buff36

Sorry, think their heart is set on Jack.
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Jul 8 @ 2:20 PM ET
I took a cursory look at him a few weeks ago

https://hockeybuzz.com/bl..._id=117784&blogger_id=290

USHL/NCAA player which fits with Donny. He's worth a shot. I was hopeful they would sign him to a two-way deal with the chance to start in Roch rather than strictly an NHL deal. Good depth pick up in any case but idk about trusting him to split with CA

- Hank Balling


somewhat Intriguing if they go on the cheap, which is their tendency. Let him and UPL fight it out for the #1
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:21 PM ET
Sabres stocking the C position
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:22 PM ET
Sorry, think their heart is set on Jack.
- Leafsmart

Could be right, a reporter from Edmonton put that out Cohen
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 8 @ 2:23 PM ET
AKA.
Kane were going to trade you but let you decide where you want to go.

- ImThatGuy


AKA Kane tells them you're trading me and I am only waiving my NMC to go to this team
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 8 @ 2:25 PM ET
Sabres stocking the C position
- Buff36

I like the idea of drafting centers.

Most will probably translate to wing as they grow.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 8 @ 2:26 PM ET
AKA Kane tells them you're trading me and I am only waiving my NMC to go to this team
- Stripes77

Yeap.

Bad news for Buffalo fans who thought they could just sign him next year.
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Jul 8 @ 2:29 PM ET
Yeap.

Bad news for Buffalo fans who thought they could just sign him next year.

- ImThatGuy


Why would one have anything to do with the other? I am not saying we will want him or he would want us - I am only saying that he could be a rental this year and a free agent after that.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 8 @ 2:29 PM ET
interesting on Linus Sjodin

seems he was ranked decent last year and went undrafted
https://www.thedraftanaly...rankings-final-65-96-may/


A reliable puck handler who makes calculated decisions while showing a high panic threshold in neutral zone traffic, Sjodin’s maturity and surehandedness likely played a role in his promotion to a loaded Rogle roster in the SHL, where he appeared in 22 games. His role obviously was more prominent in the J20 Nationell, as he registered 5 goals and 13 assists as a top-six cent

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

Jul 8 @ 2:30 PM ET
Why would one have anything to do with the other? I am not saying we will want him or he would want us - I am only saying that he could be a rental this year and a free agent after that.
- Slump Buster


Because I would think if the Hawks trade him this year he’s going to a team that he’s going to finish out his career with
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 8 @ 2:37 PM ET
bump


Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:38 PM ET
Pretty good value pick there for Florida withe Devine.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 8 @ 2:39 PM ET
Yeap.

Bad news for Buffalo fans who thought they could just sign him next year.

- ImThatGuy


It really depends to be honest

He isn't going to want to come to Buffalo this season, but if they keep improving then he could come here next off season

He probably chases a cup this season, and then waits for the open market. I don't see him signing an extension with any team until FA in 2023. Especially when all the real cup contenders are up against the cap as it is.

Buffalo isn't out of it for next off season
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:41 PM ET
It really depends to be honest

He isn't going to want to come to Buffalo this season, but if they keep improving then he could come here next off season

He probably chases a cup this season, and then waits for the open market. I don't see him signing an extension with any team until FA in 2023. Especially when all the real cup contenders are up against the cap as it is.

Buffalo isn't out of it for next off season

- Stripes77

Cabbies would riot
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jul 8 @ 2:42 PM ET
Cabbies would riot
- Buff36

Uber & Lyft drivers welcome the abuse
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:44 PM ET
That kid from Minnesota has his arm the wrong way, Detroit would be my choice.😇😇
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:45 PM ET
Uber & Lyft drivers welcome the abuse
- jochfr

Well we're good then!!
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jul 8 @ 2:46 PM ET
AKA Kane tells them you're trading me and I am only waiving my NMC to go to this team
- Stripes77



And what I've been saying for months
If it's buffalo they ain't getting market rate for him
They won't have to hold any salary
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:47 PM ET
https://mobile.twitter.co...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 8 @ 2:48 PM ET
Sounds like Johnson wants to give buffalo a trial run at d camp before deciding his future.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 8 @ 2:49 PM ET
Cabbies would riot
- Buff36


I mean something that happened 13 years ago...

He's married, has a kid now, his parents still live in Buffalo.

One of his sisters got married a few years ago, you'd think they'd have children soon, and anyone who grew up in South Buffalo knows your first best friend is one of your cousins.

Not saying it's gonna happen but I am not going to say it won't happen.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:49 PM ET
Sounds like Johnson wants to give buffalo a trial run at d camp before deciding his future.
- TheSabresTaco

Yeah, guess him and Portillo will be at Prospects Camp
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 8 @ 2:50 PM ET
Curious as to why Neuchev dropped.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 8 @ 2:50 PM ET
And what I've been saying for months
If it's buffalo they ain't getting market rate for him
They won't have to hold any salary

- Anderdog


Correct, but I don't think it makes sense to add him this off season unless you get a goalie and want to sell some major tickets
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 2:50 PM ET
I mean something that happened 13 years ago...

He's married, has a kid now, his parents still live in Buffalo.

One of his sisters got married a few years ago, you'd think they'd have children soon, and anyone who grew up in South Buffalo knows your first best friend is one of your cousins.

Not saying it's gonna happen but I am not going to say it won't happen.

- Stripes77

Was joking, he will have his choice next year
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