You got it.

There seems to be clear openings long term in 2 to 3 seasons for the 4th line, and that's where players like Bloom, Nadeau and Rousek fit.

The top 9 is super crowded with players like Quinn, Peterka, Krebs, Kulich, Savoie and Ostlund.

Where does Rosen really fit? Feels like he would need to really outperform a number of players to have a role available to him.
- kingcong39

Pretty much, I mean 4 out of your top 6 are locked up for awhile. Then you bring in this draft class. Sabres will run out of spots very quickly. Evaluations and Decisions will need to be made quicker. Should get real interesting.

1/5 ratio?
1 week of chick karen is more than a career of stillman
- hubie

bloom could have been a piece to get the chicken man



now let's see what team claims houser to ride their bench and save them salary cap for another addition

bloom could have been a piece to get the chicken man



now let's see what team claims houser to ride their bench and save them salary cap for another addition
- homiedclown

ahhh early 1990s rapper and hitch hikers guide to the galaxy star


Its not like we are cap strapped

per spector

NYI HOCKEY NOW: Stefen Rosner reports goaltender Semyon Varlamov wants to remain with the Islanders. He has no interest in getting traded and hopes to re-sign with the Isles when his current contract expires this summer.

Rosen by a (frank)ing mile
- TheSabresTaco

Do you see a clear path in the top 9 for Rosen?

Did you see a clear path to Bloom on the 4th line?

Do you think Rosen is a 4th line player with his skillset?

Do you see a clear path in the top 9 for Rosen?

Did you see a clear path to Bloom on the 4th line?

Do you think Rosen is a 4th line player with his skillset?
- kingcong39

Sure the paths are not clear for these guys and it will be difficult.

That doesn’t mean trade them for bad players.

According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Browns will release safety John Johnson III on March 15.


https://www.espn.com/nfl/.../3046292/john-johnson-iii

Do you see a clear path in the top 9 for Rosen?

Did you see a clear path to Bloom on the 4th line?

Do you think Rosen is a 4th line player with his skillset?
- kingcong39

1. In the next 12 months, no. Beyond that, yes.

2. Yes, in three years, conceptually speaking. The age of that line now, and the lifespan (on roster) of 4th liners is typically short. Turnover is high league wide and a lot of them can be had using no or minimal assets. While I like the idea of Josh Bloom, I don't need him to be the guy that comes in here and does a job any veteran can do.

3. No

According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Browns will release safety John Johnson III on March 15.


https://www.espn.com/nfl/.../3046292/john-johnson-iii
- homiedclown

This is a good idea. I hate letting Poyer go.

1. In the next 12 months, no. Beyond that, yes.

2. Yes, in three years, conceptually speaking. The age of that line now, and the lifespan (on roster) of 4th liners is typically short. Turnover is high league wide and a lot of them can be had using no or minimal assets. While I like the idea of Josh Bloom, I don't need him to be the guy that comes in here and does a job any veteran can do.

3. No
- TheSabresTaco

Where do you see Rosen fitting in long term in the top 9?

To the former NHL GMs and Pro Scouts, who would YOU have traded Josh Bloom for? PK88? An All-Star RD? A goalie?

Sure the paths are not clear for these guys and it will be difficult.

That doesn’t mean trade them for bad players.
- ImThatGuy

I'm just going to say it because you are all bringing me the (frank) down.

Jost was a bad player. And so was Tage.

Again, not a fan of the trade. But now that he's here, let's just give it a little bit to see how he turns out.

This is a good idea. I hate letting Poyer go.
- TheSabresTaco

replacing poyer with a guy 5 years younger and cheaper is good to keep the window open longer

also for the record im not a fan of the trade but im willing to wait it out.
- TheSabresTaco

Pretty sure KA has a good indication of whether or not Johnson is signing.

The trade appeared to be help for Rochester IMO?

Maybe the Sabres plan is to add someone crappy, so they can waive him freely to Rochester and back incase of a group of injuries?

Wouldnt we rather have stillman play then bloom if needed this year? Makes sense to me.

Maybe were trading a defenseman 1-7? Bumps him up from 8?

the shriner's spokesman is driving now

Do you see a clear path in the top 9 for Rosen?

Did you see a clear path to Bloom on the 4th line?

Do you think Rosen is a 4th line player with his skillset?
- kingcong39

This is just a dumb question.

These guys compete and develop. You don't know where Bloom or Rosen will end up.

They are 19 year olds. You think you would learn from Hagel not being signed.
/
Did you see a clear path for Hagel? No? Now he is the 4th leading scorer for Tampa

Where do you see Rosen fitting in long term in the top 9?
- kingcong39

As a middle 6 scoring option. It's almost useless talking about rosters a year or two in advance. What if:

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Rosen-Cozens-Quinn
Kulich-Krebs-Savoie
Peterka-Jost-Milan Lucic

Pretty sure KA has a good indication of whether or not Johnson is signing.

The trade appeared to be help for Rochester IMO?

Maybe the Sabres plan is to add someone crappy, so they can waive him freely to Rochester and back incase of a group of injuries?

Wouldnt we rather have stillman play then bloom if needed this year? Makes sense to me.

Maybe were trading a defenseman 1-7? Bumps him up from 8?
- Boss34

you don't move a 19 year old prospect you signed who was picked in the 3rd round and is a ppg player

for rochester help

replacing poyer with a guy 5 years younger and cheaper is good to keep the window open longer
- homiedclown

yes, also, can he hold a candle to poyer

This is just a dumb question.

These guys compete and develop. You don't know where Bloom or Rosen will end up.

They are 19 year olds. You think you would learn from Hagel not being signed.
/
Did you see a clear path for Hagel? No? Now he is the 4th leading scorer for Tampa
- sabresfan69

the only logic for botts not signing hagel is because botts drafted him


adams drafted bloom and signed him pretty quick which makes this strange

you don't move a 19 year old prospect you signed who was picked in the 3rd round and is a ppg player

for rochester help
- homiedclown

prospects suspects rejects

they clearly see something we don't. or have low value on his long term contribution.

you don't move a 19 year old prospect you signed who was picked in the 3rd round and is a ppg player

for rochester help
- homiedclown

Yup, you do not. When you can get Stillman for a 5th round pick.

yes, also, can he hold a candle to poyer
- TheSabresTaco

no clue

lots of solo tackles

prospects suspects rejects

they clearly see something we don't. or have low value on his long term contribution.
- TheSabresTaco

Like they rejected Hagel? Who has 49 points in 59 games.

Yup, you do not. When you can get Stillman for a 5th round pick.
- sabresfan69

probably could have gotten him for houser