Don't mean to break up the good debates, but you should continue it over on the new blog.

Cody Hodgson falls off our cap after this season. Imagine getting 800k per year not to play for the past what, 7 years? Pro sports I swear.

It's not practical to pay and play a guy of powers stature less then the maximum amount of time on the ice.

Which is 1st line minutes.

Unless you have an idea of playing a guy like samuelsson with dahlin? You want to see him more then power?

Making the team better includes playing the best players the most ☝️

Or are we gonna be an outliner team, where will play our best players less?
- Boss34

You play the top 4 25 minutes each and 5/6 get the other 10 minutes. This is why Chychrun makes sense. Dahlin/samuellson and chychrun/power on the ice 83% of the time would make a huge difference defensively. If Sam can’t handle 25 then you give a Johnson type 5 or so minutes with Dahlin and lower Sams to 20.

I can’t emphasize enough how this good a Chychrun type would be for this team. The Sabres are 3rd in the NHL in scoring, are only going to get better and have reinforcement coming. We need a Chychrun not a Meiers.

You play the top 4 25 minutes each and 5/6 get the other 10 minutes. This is why Chychrun makes sense. Dahlin/samuellson and chychrun/power on the ice 83% of the time would make a huge difference defensively. If Sam can’t handle 25 then you give a Johnson type 5 or so minutes with Dahlin and lower Sams to 20.

I can’t emphasize enough how this good a Chychrun type would be for this team. The Sabres are 3rd in the NHL in scoring, are only going to get better and have reinforcement coming. We need a Chychrun not a Meiers.
- turbo044

If Adams traded for Chychrun 10 minutes from now Boss would buy his jersey and pretend he was always on board with it.

Boss is a Adams fan more than he is a Sabres fan

Don't mean to break up the good debates, but you should continue it over on the new blog.
- Hatboro_Swords

Maybe don't do the bit every day. You might actually get a few people that way.

If Adams traded for Chychrun 10 minutes from now Boss would buy his jersey and pretend he was always on board with it.

Boss is a Adams fan more than he is a Sabres fan
- sbroads24

chicken man means they are trying to compete for the cup for the next 3 years

instead some want to maybe limp into the 8th seed and see what happens next year

If Adams traded for Chychrun 10 minutes from now Boss would buy his jersey and pretend he was always on board with it.

Boss is a Adams fan more than he is a Sabres fan
- sbroads24

I went to HS with Adams' cousin. He would always get good seats, sometimes a suite when whatever team Adams was on came to town.

I wonder...

But I'm pretty sure Boss is older, maybe his dad or something.

chicken man means they are trying to compete for the cup for the next 3 years

instead some want to maybe limp into the 8th seed and see what happens next year
- homiedclown

I agree with this. Some of the concerns here are AFTER his contract is up in 2.5 years. He will want 8 mill

My opinion is: who cares. If he becomes an 8 mill player that means the Sabres and him are doing well.

It’s really simple -

People are licking KA boots at every turn and they know he isn’t going to do anything big so they’ll defend doing nothing at every turn

If Adams made a big trade today they’d immediately call it a great move
- sbroads24

I was and am a KA backer.
Still, as such one can always recognize an opportunity to improve the team sooner than originally thought, for 2 reasons:

-specific to Meier, he is exactly what the team needs now and in the future at an acceptable age. Add to that, the Sabres can afford the cost of trade assets and the contract.

-the young players have all gained valuable experience and are contributing at various rates, but look like future NHLers. It's a good thing to add to the roster to help them realize success faster than mgmt thought.

-Power is a stud in the making,
-UPL is looking like a NHL Goalie albeit needs alot moredevelopment,
-Sammy is going through a tough period like most young Dmen in the NHL ... his future still looks bright,
-Quinn is coming he's got it,, his trajectory looks like Cozens
-JJP will be OK needs more experience,
-Krebs is coming on,
-Jost looks decent

Add to it, challenge for a PO spot...it is their next step...who knows what happens next season. Why wait?

EV TOI:
Power 20:33
Dahlin 20:32
- Lunaion

Confused

So trade dahlin for
McCabe &
Chickenman

McCabe has openly said he doesn't want to be traded
Wife is doctor I believe in Chicago

Most didn't want his injury prone a## here the first time

I was and am a KA backer.
Still, as such one can always recognize an opportunity to improve the team sooner than originally thought, for 2 reasons:

-specific to Meier, he is exactly what the team needs now and in the future at an acceptable age. Add to that, the Sabres can afford the cost of trade assets and the contract.

-the young players have all gained valuable experience and are contributing at various rates, but look like future NHLers. It's a good thing to add to the roster to help them realize success faster than mgmt thought.

-Power is a stud in the making,
-UPL is looking like a NHL Goalie albeit needs alot moredevelopment,
-Sammy is going through a tough period like most young Dmen in the NHL ... his future still looks bright,
-Quinn is coming he's got it,, his trajectory looks like Cozens
-JJP will be OK needs more experience,
-Krebs is coming on,
-Jost looks decent

Add to it, challenge for a PO spot...it is their next step...who knows what happens next season. Why wait?
- IonSabres

The problem with Meier is his contract.

You tender his RFA contract for next year, that is 10 mill His extension will be 9-10 mill.

Teams right now, clearly don’t want him because of that reason.

Ultimately we will see what happens. But the devils Sabres etc. aren’t willing to trade and pay him

The problem with Meier is his contract.

You tender his RFA contract for next year, that is 10 mill His extension will be 9-10 mill.

Teams right now, clearly don’t want him because of that reason.

Ultimately we will see what happens. But the devils Sabres etc. aren’t willing to trade and pay him
- Sabretooth9

Maybe. Maybe not.
They don't trade unless they have it nailed down.

The problem with Meier is his contract.

You tender his RFA contract for next year, that is 10 mill His extension will be 9-10 mill.

Teams right now, clearly don’t want him because of that reason.

Ultimately we will see what happens. But the devils Sabres etc. aren’t willing to trade and pay him
- Sabretooth9

Question is will he sign here long term

Los Angeles would be a destination for him in 2 years
Should have good team and space

chicken man means they are trying to compete for the cup for the next 3 years

instead some want to maybe limp into the 8th seed and see what happens next year
- homiedclown

U nailed it. As this team progresses - we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg for cozens, power, JJ Quinn, Krebs, etc and Kulich May be as good as any of them with his size and the way he’s playing in the AHL.

As is = 8 seed, maybe 7. That would be awesome but how does an 8 seed look bs Boston in rd 1. 5 game series loss if you’re lucky? Not trying to be greedy, just being realistic

Marco Scandella and a third for Bryson
- homiedclown

Everyone is screaming how they want to rid themselves of Bryson because of his poor play. But someone is going to give the Sabres a third round pick? And then on top of that a player. Is there a reason I am missing why Bryson would get more than a fifth?

There are guys like them available EVERY year. People always cry we missed our chance. Next year will be a new guy and we can worry about it then
- Fattony1187

Really.

There is a true number 1 d-man with a steal of a cap hit for two years or a 30-40 goal winger who will hit, play defense and drop the gloves available every year?

Solidifying the defense partners for both Dahlin and Power would mean you can play each pair 24 minutes a night, which would be top pairing minutes, and that would leave the 3rd pair to only need to play 10 to 12 minutes.

Isn't that what you've been harping on for months now?

If you want the best chance for that to happen, they need another top 4 defender.
- kingcong39

I've been "harping" on a 1OA should be able to carry a lesser partner.
Power shouldnt need a chickenrun to be good.

He should be able to make someone much much better.
He's that good.

And he needs to be playing the max amount of minutes.
Same for dahiln. You figure it out....

I agree with this. Some of the concerns here are AFTER his contract is up in 2.5 years. He will want 8 mill

My opinion is: who cares. If he becomes an 8 mill player that means the Sabres and him are doing well.
- Sabretooth9

Right?
I don’t get that argument.

Well he’s going to command 8 million a year.

Okay if that’s the case you either sign him or trade him for a boat load.

You play the top 4 25 minutes each and 5/6 get the other 10 minutes. This is why Chychrun makes sense. Dahlin/samuellson and chychrun/power on the ice 83% of the time would make a huge difference defensively. If Sam can’t handle 25 then you give a Johnson type 5 or so minutes with Dahlin and lower Sams to 20.

I can’t emphasize enough how this good a Chychrun type would be for this team. The Sabres are 3rd in the NHL in scoring, are only going to get better and have reinforcement coming. We need a Chychrun not a Meiers.
- turbo044

What happens if we develop a good defenseman and the top 4 are solidified?

Or not develop one, because the top 3 are making 35 million.

It's like going rb in fantasy football the 1st 3 rounds.
How you gonna find a later rb? And use them properly?

Yep , time to tim Murray this whole team.

130 games played since placing dead last overall.

Good thinking 👍
- Boss34

No the Sabres would be better off to stick their head in the sand and ignore your responsibility to their fans to take legitimate and responsible steps to fight for the playoffs. You know its better to go out of your way to be a loser. There is no honor in fighting to the end even if you don't succeed. Nope just make excuses about the future and all is well.

Everyone is screaming how they want to rid themselves of Bryson because of his poor play. But someone is going to give the Sabres a third round pick? And then on top of that a player. Is there a reason I am missing why Bryson would get more than a fifth?
- sabrebuzz

blues want scandella gone

retool

pay a little to take his "bad" contract

What happens if we develop a good defenseman and the top 4 are solidified?

Or not develop one, because the top 3 are making 35 million.

It's like going rb in fantasy football the 1st 3 rounds.
How you gonna find a later rb? And use them properly?
- Boss34

and if they don't develop

we are picking 8th and 10th in the next 2 drafts, wasting away the years of tage, dahlin, skinner, cozens and tuch

No the Sabres would be better off to stick you head in the sand and ignore your responsibility to your fans to take legitimate and responsible steps to fight for the playoffs. You know its better to go out of your way to be a loser. There is no honor in fighting to the end even if you don't succeed. Nope just make excuses about the future and all is well. Loser.
- sabrebuzz

Wow Garth, I think your the loser.

Been watching your Twitter feed.

One dumb comment after the next.

What happens if we develop a good defenseman and the top 4 are solidified?

Or not develop one, because the top 3 are making 35 million.

It's like going rb in fantasy football the 1st 3 rounds.
How you gonna find a later rb? And use them properly?
- Boss34

Neither of these things are mutually exclusive?

Do you really think if the sabers acquire Chiqorin Mann that they are just going to throw their hands up and say well we never have to draft or develop a defenseman again?

and if they don't develop

we are picking 8th and 10th in the next 2 drafts, wasting away the years of tage, dahlin, skinner, cozens and tuch
- homiedclown

We have a strong top 3.

It's not a dire situation adding another top pair defenseman