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Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jul 14 @ 10:01 PM ET
Had we not signed Comrie, we were trading for Stolarz.
- TheSabresTaco



They should've gotten both imo.

Although I guess part of convincing comrie to sign might be that there is absolutely no scenario where Anderson steals his job.

Stolarz might have.
Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.12.2015

Jul 14 @ 10:08 PM ET
Strome 1 year 3.5 million was a miss for us
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 14 @ 10:10 PM ET
They should've gotten both imo.

Although I guess part of convincing comrie to sign might be that there is absolutely no scenario where Anderson steals his job.

Stolarz might have.

- Michael Ghofrani

comrie was not just a jet prospect

he bounced from the yotes to wings to devils before he came back to the jets
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 14 @ 10:11 PM ET
Strome 1 year 3.5 million was a miss for us
- Fattony1187

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 14 @ 10:14 PM ET

- homiedclown

Funny how that hair didn't move a inch through all that struggle.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 14 @ 10:16 PM ET
Strome 1 year 3.5 million was a miss for us
- Fattony1187

IMO it wasn't the only one.šŸƒšŸƒšŸƒ
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 14 @ 10:18 PM ET
Funny how that hair didn't move a inch through all that struggle.
- Buff36

SabremetrixšŸ“Š
@Sabremetrix
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Lawrence Pilut played a little over an hour on the right side next to Jake McCabe in 2018/19. Put up a 59 xGF% at 5v5
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jul 14 @ 10:18 PM ET
Why would they, just drop Asplund down
- Buff36


Idk if weā€™re talking about 2 different things here?

I thought we were talking about keeping Okposo,
and in do so, that would block someone from coming up

I donā€™t think thatā€™s the case, as Okposo (generally) plays a role on our ā€œdefensiveā€ line, and we wouldnā€™t be putting one of the kids in his position whether we kept him or not

Asplund is also on our ā€œdefensiveā€ line imo,
with Girgs as well
So i donā€™t really see him mattering much either,
at least not as far as bringing the kids up is concerned
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jul 14 @ 10:23 PM ET
comrie was not just a jet prospect

he bounced from the yotes to wings to devils before he came back to the jets

- homiedclown



I think he has like 4 games combined from those other teams. Stolarz and Comrie are both small sample heroes with upside.

Id have liked both, if possible.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 14 @ 10:27 PM ET
I think he has like 4 games combined from those other teams. Stolarz and Comrie are both small sample heroes with upside.

Id have liked both, if possible.

- Michael Ghofrani


Haven't heard it reported in a lot of places but Comrie's back story is pretty interesting. He's the son of the founder of The Brick retail chain in Canada. Eric wouldn't have needed to work a day in his life if he didn't want to but he's stuck with it because he wants to be a #1. Good for him.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 14 @ 10:28 PM ET
Idk if weā€™re talking about 2 different things here?

I thought we were talking about keeping Okposo,
and in do so, that would block someone from coming up

I donā€™t think thatā€™s the case, as Okposo (generally) plays a role on our ā€œdefensiveā€ line, and we wouldnā€™t be putting one of the kids in his position whether we kept him or not

Asplund is also on our ā€œdefensiveā€ line imo,
with Girgs as well
So i donā€™t really see him mattering much either,
at least not as far as bringing the kids up is concerned

- jdfitz77

When has Asplund played on are Defensive line, I would say he basically floated between line 2 and 3. So if Quinn or Peterka do make the team it would in my opinion Asplund dropping to line 4 so either Okposo or Girgensons go. So Okposo staying Could block someone.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 14 @ 10:30 PM ET
Haven't heard it reported in a lot of places but Comrie's back story is pretty interesting. He's the son of the founder of The Brick retail chain in Canada. Eric wouldn't have needed to work a day in his life if he didn't want to but he's stuck with it because he wants to be a #1. Good for him.
- Hank Balling

Here's to hoping he does it!!
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jul 14 @ 10:30 PM ET
Haven't heard it reported a lot of places but Comrie's back story is pretty interesting. He's the son of the founder of The Brick retail chain in Canada. Eric wouldn't have needed to work a day in his life if he didn't want to but he's stuck with it because he wants to be a #1. Good for him.
- Hank Balling


Thats true, although its easier to stick with it when you've got that kind of nest egg. Lots of players are forced to move on cause, well, gotta eat.

Bill sold the brick for a cool 700 mil in 2012. not a bad for a former junior hockey guy.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 14 @ 10:31 PM ET
Here's to hoping he does it!!
- Buff36


Abso-lutely
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jul 14 @ 10:40 PM ET
I am very happy to be here
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 14 @ 10:42 PM ET
Did a lot of back reading, People think we will be the next Tampa (outlier) and it wonā€™t be like every other team where prospects fall short.

Tampa is the only team to run a gauntlet like this.

Hell were not even close to Pittsburgh, Colorado, Toronto.

3 drafted stars and a bunch of garbage after that.

Everyone seems convinced that draft and develop will 100% win a cup though and no other moves are necessary.

Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.12.2015

Jul 14 @ 10:46 PM ET
Did a lot of back reading, People think we will be the next Tampa (outlier) and it wonā€™t be like every other team where prospects fall short.

Tampa is the only team to run a gauntlet like this.

Hell were not even close to Pittsburgh, Colorado, Toronto.

3 drafted stars and a bunch of garbage after that.

Everyone seems convinced that draft and develop will 100% win a cup though and no other moves are necessary.

- ImThatGuy



I havenā€™t seen one post on here that said to draft and develop and make no other moves .

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

Jul 14 @ 10:47 PM ET
Did a lot of back reading, People think we will be the next Tampa (outlier) and it wonā€™t be like every other team where prospects fall short.

Tampa is the only team to run a gauntlet like this.

Hell were not even close to Pittsburgh, Colorado, Toronto.

3 drafted stars and a bunch of garbage after that.

Everyone seems convinced that draft and develop will 100% win a cup though and no other moves are necessary.

- ImThatGuy




You should absolutely text Adams. He may listen to you.

(IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT ANY OF US THINK!)
CynicalSabre07
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2020

Jul 14 @ 10:47 PM ET
If he isn't finding a long term deal that suits his needs, wonder if Kadri would take a deal similar to what Hall signed two offseasons ago -- a very high AAV for 1 year with a limited NMC so he could pick where he wants to go at the deadline.

Sabres have the cap space to make that move in the short term and could recoup some assets by retaining salary if they don't opt to keep Kadri as their own "rental" for a playoff push of their own.

Not getting hopes up at all but seems like a reasonably low risk move with a moderate to high reward if Kadri can be convinced.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 14 @ 10:50 PM ET
I am very happy to be here
- SABRES 89

Heat getting to you!!šŸ¤Æ
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jul 14 @ 10:52 PM ET
If he isn't finding a long term deal that suits his needs, wonder if Kadri would take a deal similar to what Hall signed two offseasons ago -- a very high AAV for 1 year with a limited NMC so he could pick where he wants to go at the deadline.

Sabres have the cap space to make that move in the short term and could recoup some assets by retaining salary if they don't opt to keep Kadri as their own "rental" for a playoff push of their own.

Not getting hopes up at all but seems like a reasonably low risk move with a moderate to high reward if Kadri can be convinced.

- CynicalSabre07



If they're going for Kadri, I'd like to see 2 years, at least. I can't stand the "sign the guy for 60 games" deal. It's almost like, why bother? But I get what you're saying.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jul 14 @ 10:52 PM ET
You should absolutely text Adams. He may listen to you.

(IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT ANY OF US THINK!)

- Powerslave


It does when the barn's half empty every game
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 14 @ 10:55 PM ET
Man the Yankees bullpen has been sh!t lately
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 14 @ 10:57 PM ET
I havenā€™t seen one post on here that said to draft and develop and make no other moves .

Cool story though

- Fattony1187

You should read (reed) more
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 14 @ 10:58 PM ET
It does when the barn's half empty every game
- Wetbandit1

I think half is an understatement
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