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?
- ImThatGuy

Agreed, although actually drafting defensemen in the first two rounds would be a nice start to the development process.

I was told about 30 minutes ago that Adams and Blues GM Doug Armstrong have spoken about 3 of the Blues D men. Krug,Parayko and Falk. I don't know of any names or picks, prospects as of now, just talk. Don't shoot the messenger.

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
- turbo044

Playoff games would do this team wonders, even if it was 1 series.

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

when young teams meet or exceed expectations, gm's never accelerate the time line





tage 71 points in 54 games
dahlin 59 points in 53 games
tuch 59 points in 54 games
skinner 53 points in 51 games
cozens 48 points in 53 games

I am not sure we ever had 5 guys dominate like that
how dare you throw that top 1/3 of the roster a freakin bone


who cares where rosen is 3 years from now

We have a strong top 3.

It's not a dire situation adding another top pair defenseman
- Boss34

did you watch the games we lost in the last few weeks?

I was told about 30 minutes ago that Adams and Blues GM Doug Armstrong have spoken about 3 of the Blues D men. Krug,Parayko and Falk. I don't know of any names or picks, prospects as of now, just talk. Don't shoot the messenger.
- SABRES 89

I was told about 30 minutes ago that Adams and Blues GM Doug Armstrong have spoken about 3 of the Blues D men. Krug,Parayko and Falk. I don't know of any names or picks, prospects as of now, just talk. Don't shoot the messenger.
- SABRES 89

Faulk would interesting, his contract isn't as bad as Parayko's is.

Agreed, although actually drafting defensemen in the first two rounds would be a nice start to the development process.
- kingcong39

Yes it would and just might alleviate some of the Chychrun stress with acquiring him.

Faulk would interesting, his contract isn't as bad as Parayko's is.
- Buff36

They have Nick Leddy also at 4 mill a year, not as bad as the other 3. He's better then Joker and Clague

I was told about 30 minutes ago that Adams and Blues GM Doug Armstrong have spoken about 3 of the Blues D men. Krug,Parayko and Falk. I don't know of any names or picks, prospects as of now, just talk. Don't shoot the messenger.
- SABRES 89

Yes to parayko

No to Krug and falk

And the player better come cheap for taking that contract off their books

They have Nick Leddy also at 4 mill a year, not as bad as the other 3. He's better then Joker and Clague
- SABRES 89

Agreed, would be a good vet for a playoff run

Yes to parayko

No to Krug and falk

And the player better come cheap for taking that contract off their books
- Sabretooth9

IMO, he would be the one they least want to move. Falk isn't bad, he plays with grit.

Yes to parayko

No to Krug and falk

And the player better come cheap for taking that contract off their books
- Sabretooth9

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/colton-parayko
So you want 7 more years of him at 30, but your worried about what Chychrun will cost in couple years. That contract is bad.

Yes to parayko

No to Krug and falk

And the player better come cheap for taking that contract off their books
- Sabretooth9

Jonathan Toews will not be traded at the Deadline for injury related issues.

Jonathan Toews will not be trade at the Deadline for injury related issues.
- Buff36

They said he has covid

- kingcong39

39 can you post Chychrun numbers please, sorry to ask.

They said he has covid
- SABRES 89

Didn't hear that.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/colton-parayko
So you want 7 more years of him at 30, but your worried about what Chychrun will cost in couple years. That contract is bad.
- Buff36

Chychrun is going to cost between 8 and 10 a year and believe me, Adams is well aware of this. Only Dahlin and Power will make big money and he's hoping to get Power for a good number he's knows he's going to pay Dahlin, that is a no brainer.

They said he has covid
- SABRES 89

You hear anything on Gavrikov ?

Chychrun is going to cost between 8 and 10 a year and believe me, Adams is well aware of this. Only Dahlin and Power will make big money and he's hoping to get Power for a good number he's knows he's going to pay Dahlin, that is a no brainer.
- SABRES 89

Oh I understand what he will want, but you are willing to give Parayko 6.75 for the next 7yrs.

You hear anything on Gavrikov ?
- Buff36

No but I would go after him IMO, let other teams overpay for these other players.

Oh I understand what he will want, but you are willing to give Parayko 6.75 for the next 7yrs.
- Buff36

That's what he makes after resigning and that's cheap for now a days.

39 can you post Chychrun numbers please, sorry to ask.
- Buff36

That's what he makes after resigning and that's cheap for now a days.
- SABRES 89

His actual Salary is 8mill for the next 3yrs