For a package of Konecny, Provorov and Hart at the cost of prospects and a future late 1st (protected) added to the nhl group would be worth it IMO.

Also how much of Provorov’s stats a reflection of the team?

Immediate fill for 3 glaring holes in the Sabres actual roster vs dream land prospect roster that is discussed daily on here
- washedup20

I really like your trade proposal, what kinda value would you isolate towrds just provorov?

Curious on hart's value too.

Gotta think phili cleans house.

Provorov averaging over 30 points a season during his nhl career. On a bad team. Donnie could start whispering and push those totals.

Maybe something similar to hagg, 1st and 2nd?
Risto had 1 year, provorov 2 years I believe?

For a package of Konecny, Provorov and Hart at the cost of prospects and a future late 1st (protected) added to the nhl group would be worth it IMO.

Also how much of Provorov’s stats a reflection of the team?

Immediate fill for 3 glaring holes in the Sabres actual roster vs dream land prospect roster that is discussed daily on here
- washedup20

I will sign up for a trade like this. Now is the time to Murray the team

Are they willing to give him any more than a one year deal?
- kingcong39

Good question. Maybe 2? Don't think there's a 4C coming soon. Maybe a risk of Krebs ending up there?

Good question. Maybe 2? Don't think there's a 4C coming soon. Maybe a risk of Krebs ending up there?
- Lunaion

If they want to be cautious and not give him term, what's the downside if they qualify him and he walks after next season?

If that did happen, would it really matter?

We have a glaring hole on the right side?

Don't see a point in acquiring Konecny. Makes 5.5 for 2 more years, which is no problem, but is going to command some $$$$ after that.

I really like your trade proposal, what kinda value would you isolate towrds just provorov?

Curious on hart's value too.

Gotta think phili cleans house.

Provorov averaging over 30 points a season during his nhl career. On a bad team. Donnie could start whispering and push those totals.

Maybe something similar to hagg, 1st and 2nd?
Risto had 1 year, provorov 2 years I believe?
- Boss34

Would you trade say 2024 first round pick and Comrie for Hart? Maybe some filler swap of deeper picks or prospects to fill it out.

Yeah I totally agree, I remember when we used to play like 6 or 8 times a year against the leafs.

GMKA really has an important job this summer, now is the time to Murray the team.
- hehateme

Its absolutely time to move on from :

Olo
Gurgs
Okposo
Bryson
Comrie

This wont go over well, but I'd keep Anderson and upl for another season. Let levi get his feet wet.

Gotta wonder what the Sabres brass thinks of upl ?
Are they gonna want to move him or take another look.
Seems like another looksee next year IMO.

Anderson shouldn't fall off too much and definitely can help levi understand the effort a professional puts into his craft.

If they want to be cautious and not give him term, what's the downside if they qualify him and he walks after next season?

If that did happen, would it really matter?
- kingcong39

Not going to pretend this is the biggest decision...there's a reason I think his QO is too high.

I will sign up for a trade like this. Now is the time to Murray the team
- hehateme

You want to tim Murray this team !


Regular crybabies not here this afternoon.
Probably tough wake up after a Sabres win.

#emp43

Bills resigned Tyrel Dodson to a 1yr deal.

Yeah they need to get him signed, hopefully by next Monday, let him decompress for a week then get him to sign the dotted line.
- Stripes77

Agreed, once we're out they should give him a couple games if feasible.

Would you trade say 2024 first round pick and Comrie for Hart? Maybe some filler swap of deeper picks or prospects to fill it out.
- Aaron_85

Maybe, I'm always optimistic, so I feel like levi is going to be a huge part of the future of this team.

I think it's probably a very even trade 👍

So, I have a Toronto question:

What changes happen if you somehow lose in the :

1st round?

2nd round?

Assuming making it out of the 1st round could save some jobs, but there's some powerhouse teams to get thru in the 2nd round potentially.

Tampa 3 straight cup appearances
Boston breaking all time wins records
Rangers adding pk88 / tarasenko

That's some tough sledding ,in a tough market.

Agreed, once we're out they should give him a couple games if feasible.
- QuinnFan

Could be 2 big W's coming up. Tough stretch next week but these guys are playing real Hockey finally.

They get out of next week with only 2 L's from now till then and a W against NYI and we're in serious business.

Sunday is the selection for the frozen four correct?

If they don’t make it which there is a very good chance they don’t Monday is a huge day.
- ImThatGuy

their captain signed with Vancouver. They donezo

There is still a "woke" element to it. If this is true, this is more about the Russian government sticking it to the US and the rest of the West over Ukraine. I said about a week ago that I would do away with pretty much every human interest theme night, and I stand by it.

Nobody should be compelled to participate in a cause they don't feel strongly about let alone oppose regardless of what it is. I don't care if it's Hockey Fights Cancer, Saving the Whales, or curing World Hunger.
- buffalofan19

"Snowflake" is used and misused almost as much as the word "woke" (woke is misused multiple times just in the last 2 pages of this blog), but snowflake perfectly describes a professional person who refuses to perform when their employer tells them to do something, simply because they "don't believe in it". Aww...poor widdle millionare won't wear a pink jersey for 20 minutes cuz his widdle feelings might be hurt by the big, bad gay people he disagrees with.

"Just do your job and keep the politics to yourself"...does that not sound like every right-winger when a Hollywood celebrity publicly supports or denounces a cause? Hockey is no different imo.

The NHL trying to get new fans by holding appreciation nights in no way counts as "shoving the gay agenda in my face", either (I can already predict this response from some posters, and it's laughable). Seeing a bunch of men in pink sweaters will not make anyone crave same-sex relations, unless one was already so-inclined.

their captain signed with Vancouver. They donezo
- TheSabresTaco

Give me a % on levi 🌮

their captain signed with Vancouver. They donezo
- TheSabresTaco

Still wouldn't blame Levi for waiting til monday.

Maybe, I'm always optimistic, so I feel like levi is going to be a huge part of the future of this team.

I think it's probably a very even trade 👍

So, I have a Toronto question:

What changes happen if you somehow lose in the :

1st round?

2nd round?

Assuming making it out of the 1st round could save some jobs, but there's some powerhouse teams to get thru in the 2nd round potentially.

Tampa 3 straight cup appearances
Boston breaking all time wins records
Rangers adding pk88 / tarasenko

That's some tough sledding ,in a tough market.
- Boss34

Well if you bet on Levi going forward then it's not a bad deal to pick up someone to hold the fort for a bit. Freddie Andersen, Varlamov, Jarry, Adin Hill and others are all UFA and likely able to hold the fort for a couple years.

I have no clue to be honest. It depends on how it went down. I do think a first round loss will dictate Dubas is fired and someone will shake up the core somehow. Beyond that, I don't know. Something has to happen at some point as contracts run out too.

I know it's a vague answer but it really depends on what happens and how it happens. Are their injuries to star players? Tough to win if Matthews/ROR and Tavares aren't able to play or something.

I really like your trade proposal, what kinda value would you isolate towrds just provorov?

Curious on hart's value too.

Gotta think phili cleans house.

Provorov averaging over 30 points a season during his nhl career. On a bad team. Donnie could start whispering and push those totals.

Maybe something similar to hagg, 1st and 2nd?
Risto had 1 year, provorov 2 years I believe?
- Boss34

I’m not breaking down line items on this trade, take it or leave it

I just saw this. He was adequate. He's quick, he's got some skills and a slight scoring touch. He has a big body he doesn't use. Good PKer. As a leaf fan I was done with him for two reasons:

1. He seemed to disappear altogether in the playoffs
2. He was making over 2 million as a 3rd line winger and as sad as it is, just too costly in this cap world for the leafs.

I guess I have a third reason, we have seen enough of what him with the leafs could do in the playoffs (not enough) so time for a new look. Do I think he could benefit the Sabres? Yes most likely.
- Aaron_85

Interesting. Thanks for your POV. I think (know) the Sabres want to be harder to play against, and I don't feel like that's his game.

Give me a % on levi 🌮
- Boss34

on signing here? Hundo

Interesting. Thanks for your POV. I think (know) the Sabres want to be harder to play against, and I don't feel like that's his game.
- TheSabresTaco

His game is being a sissy and missing easy tap ins like our own ZG.

Better could be had

I will sign up for a trade like this. Now is the time to Murray the team
- hehateme

It sad that a team that has been the scum of the league for over a decade and close to top of the league in softness is also afraid to ruffle the feathers and bring in NHL caliber talent vs potential.

The city of Buffalo is stuck on a merry go round on the worst animal

"Snowflake" is used and misused almost as much as the word "woke" (woke is misused multiple times just in the last 2 pages of this blog), but snowflake perfectly describes a professional person who refuses to perform when their employer tells them to do something, simply because they "don't believe in it". Aww...poor widdle millionare won't wear a pink jersey for 20 minutes cuz his widdle feelings might be hurt by the big, bad gay people he disagrees with.

"Just do your job and keep the politics to yourself"...does that not sound like every right-winger when a Hollywood celebrity publicly supports or denounces a cause? Hockey is no different imo.

The NHL trying to get new fans by holding appreciation nights in no way counts as "shoving the gay agenda in my face", either (I can already predict this response from some posters, and it's laughable). Seeing a bunch of men in pink sweaters will not make anyone crave same-sex relations, unless one was already so-inclined.
- LandlordTom

You're not new here, and I agree with your post.

Some posters listen to the same tv channel all day and night. Really can't think for themselves, so they come in here and try and get validation for their simple thoughts.

Up next @thewank

Would you trade say 2024 first round pick and Comrie for Hart? Maybe some filler swap of deeper picks or prospects to fill it out.
- Aaron_85

we still have ptsd from the last time we traded a 1st for a goalie.

With levi I don't think they'd come close to willing to spend that kind of assets on a goalie.