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Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Aug 5 @ 7:01 PM ET
You got younger, cheaper and better two-way play with that deal. Now how 'bout you trade Montour back with your 2023 2nd for Jacob Bryson (half retained) to help the Panthers cap situation?

Jokiharju if you ask nicely 🙃

- Hank Balling

Montour is gonna fill in some of what was lost with Weegar leaving.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Aug 5 @ 7:06 PM ET
Montour is gonna fill in some of what was lost with Weegar leaving.

- Ratsreign


Yeah, this is the one the Panthers need to figure out



The Yandle penalty becomes way more bearable next season, though. That'll help
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Aug 5 @ 7:22 PM ET
Yeah, this is the one the Panthers need to figure out



The Yandle penalty becomes way more bearable next season, though. That'll help

- Hank Balling

Hornqvist deal comes off the books, too.

Edit; One more year of Bob, at least, probably two...
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Aug 5 @ 7:29 PM ET
Hornqvist deal comes off the books, too.

Edit; One more year of Bob, at least, probably two...

- Ratsreign


That's nice too.

Do you think Bob will waive? I'll never forget when he chose Florida in FA and he said something like "I am from Russia. I want to see palm trees."

Edit: found it

"Plus living conditions: you play a winter sport in the very south, around palm trees and the ocean." Damn right, Bob
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Aug 5 @ 7:34 PM ET
https://dobberprospects.com/2022/08/04/august-32-in-32-buffalo-sabres-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Decent Read!! Very long, he definitely put some time in.

- Buff36



Hey Brother, Good pull and thanks for sharing out!

Man, he did put some effort into it, good stuff...however after reading; I was not feeling so good about the draftees, as this guy does take his analysis to a lower/more detailed place. He provides much more that other Scouting Reports I have read to date. Good detail, he may be a bit harsh compared go others, not that that is a bad thing.
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

Aug 5 @ 7:41 PM ET
I need 1 more for an ESPN keeper league for Hockey, PM me if interested.
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Aug 5 @ 8:29 PM ET
That's nice too.

Do you think Bob will waive? I'll never forget when he chose Florida in FA and he said something like "I am from Russia. I want to see palm trees."

Edit: found it

"Plus living conditions: you play a winter sport in the very south, around palm trees and the ocean." Damn right, Bob

- Hank Balling


He may when Knight takes over the #1 netminding duties. One more year before they start to work that transition. I think the trade protection drops from full no movement the last couple of years of the deal.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Aug 5 @ 8:37 PM ET
He may when Knight takes over the #1 netminding duties. One more year before they start to work that transition. I think the trade protection drops from full no movement the last couple of years of the deal.
- Ratsreign

Who would take him at that price though? Maybe you offer him and a first or two for future considerations to Chicago or something. But other than that I can’t see anyone wanting him. Yea
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Aug 5 @ 9:14 PM ET
Who would take him at that price though? Maybe you offer him and a first or two for future considerations to Chicago or something. But other than that I can’t see anyone wanting him. Yea
- IndianaSabresFan


I think the last few years of his deal is low actual dollars paid for the cap hit amount, could help make him more movable. Except teams in that position would probably be first on his no-trade list. It may come down to Bob just wanting a chance to remain a starter (assuming Knight eventually supplants him in FL). Zito is gonna earn that wizard’s hat if/when he somehow pulls this one off, but I think it’ll be two years before he’s able to move Bob. Rumors say he’s currently trying to find somewhere for Bob, but FL needs Bob this year (and into next, at least, imo), Knight isn’t ready to be the #1, yet. No sense in rushing him, Bob was much better last year than many realize.
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

Aug 5 @ 9:19 PM ET
Jake Oettinger remains an unsigned restricted free agent with training camp drawing closer.
According to sources, there hasn't been much in the way of dialogue between the two sides even though they have both expressed interest in getting something done. Dallas' salary cap situation and a lack comparable contracts are believed to be among the stumbling blocks. Oettinger has displayed plenty of potential, but the Stars may also take a cautious approach.

IMO I would go all in for him if I was Adams
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 5 @ 9:19 PM ET
Hey Brother, Good pull and thanks for sharing out!

Man, he did put some effort into it, good stuff...however after reading; I was not feeling so good about the draftees, as this guy does take his analysis to a lower/more detailed place. He provides much more that other Scouting Reports I have read to date. Good detail, he may be a bit harsh compared go others, not that that is a bad thing.

- IonSabres

I was surprised how far he actually took it, you can tell he watched some video on these kids. I am trying to get my positivity up for this year and the future. But after reading some different things on these picks, kinda pushes me back to thinking the Sabres should have jumped into the fray a bit harder, missed a opportunity.
The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

Aug 5 @ 9:29 PM ET
Guys, the predator prequel, Prey, on Hulu is epic!!
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Aug 5 @ 9:43 PM ET
Jake Oettinger remains an unsigned restricted free agent with training camp drawing closer.
According to sources, there hasn't been much in the way of dialogue between the two sides even though they have both expressed interest in getting something done. Dallas' salary cap situation and a lack comparable contracts are believed to be among the stumbling blocks. Oettinger has displayed plenty of potential, but the Stars may also take a cautious approach.

IMO I would go all in for him if I was Adams

- SABRES 89

He looked like the real deal vs Calgary in the playoffs.
Although I can see Dallas being leery of throwing a huge deal his way just yet. I wonder what it would take to get him away from Dallas, are they one of the teams up against the cap?
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Aug 5 @ 9:59 PM ET
He looked like the real deal vs Calgary in the playoffs.
Although I can see Dallas being leery of throwing a huge deal his way just yet. I wonder what it would take to get him away from Dallas, are they one of the teams up against the cap?

- Ratsreign


$10.3 in cap with Robertson and Oettinger yet to sign. Both are due some real money
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Aug 5 @ 10:28 PM ET
$10.3 in cap with Robertson and Oettinger yet to sign. Both are due some real money
- Hank Balling


It's Texas, expect some team friendly deals.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Aug 5 @ 11:09 PM ET
Jake Oettinger remains an unsigned restricted free agent with training camp drawing closer.
According to sources, there hasn't been much in the way of dialogue between the two sides even though they have both expressed interest in getting something done. Dallas' salary cap situation and a lack comparable contracts are believed to be among the stumbling blocks. Oettinger has displayed plenty of potential, but the Stars may also take a cautious approach.

IMO I would go all in for him if I was Adams

- SABRES 89


Won’t be cheap
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Aug 6 @ 12:03 AM ET
Won’t be cheap
- jdfitz77



I think that goalie would be worth the risk and money. He’s young and fits and you know he’s somewhat proven.

But Adams won’t do that. Not in the cards
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Aug 6 @ 1:22 AM ET
I think that goalie would be worth the risk and money. He’s young and fits and you know he’s somewhat proven.

But Adams won’t do that. Not in the cards

- Sabretooth9


I didn’t mean what we’d have to pay him
I meant what Dallas would ask for in a trade

Adams does seem to be quite high on Levi,
so he might not be willing to pay what Dallas would want for Oettinger

kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Aug 6 @ 3:10 AM ET
I think that goalie would be worth the risk and money. He’s young and fits and you know he’s somewhat proven.

But Adams won’t do that. Not in the cards

- Sabretooth9


How is he proven?

Compare his 7 games of amazing play to his regular season play, as they were not the same.

He does not have many NHL starts.

Easy to see why Dallas is hesitant to back up the money truck just yet.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Aug 6 @ 3:13 AM ET
You got younger, cheaper and better two-way play with that deal. Now how 'bout you trade Montour back with your 2023 2nd for Jacob Bryson (half retained) to help the Panthers cap situation?

Jokiharju if you ask nicely 🙃

- Hank Balling


Esteemed blogger sir, are you really thinking Pegula is going to be amenable to paying Brandon Montour a nearly $5M bonus before the 23-24 season...?

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/players/brandon-montour
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Aug 6 @ 7:43 AM ET
Hornqvist deal comes off the books, too.

Edit; One more year of Bob, at least, probably two...

- Ratsreign


But, But, But the culture
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Aug 6 @ 8:26 AM ET
But, But, But the culture
- Pegullaville

11 years of playoff appearances on 3 teams.
Jez, maybe there are glue guys who bring a culture of winning.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Aug 6 @ 8:43 AM ET
How is he proven?

Compare his 7 games of amazing play to his regular season play, as they were not the same.

He does not have many NHL starts.

Easy to see why Dallas is hesitant to back up the money truck just yet.

- kingcong39


“Somewhat proven”. He did well in crunch time.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 6 @ 9:12 AM ET
11 years of playoff appearances on 3 teams.
Jez, maybe there are glue guys who bring a culture of winning.

- IonSabres

Always need those glue guys, Sabres didn't have that through early Eichel years, and it really hurt that team.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 6 @ 9:23 AM ET
So the Sharks have I believe 6 goalie's in there system. If they are not able to trade 1 by the end of Camp. Rumor is they could put Hill on waivers, would you put a claim in.
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