The appeal for playing time is stronger here than on the Island.

Sorokin is going to play 60 games next year. Varly does well here and he can probably get up to 50-50
- TheSabresTaco

Could be

You now 39 I couldn't tell you, I said 4 because it gets them a spot with help. They could lose them all or they could win them all just like every other team.
- Buff36

The only way 4 gets them is if 2 of the 3 of the Islanders, Penguins, and Panthers essentially lose out, which seems highly when looking at their respective schedules.

Frederick Anderson
- Buff36

Well it was a little to late but they finally have a goalie...... With all the talent we have in the pipeline I would not be surprised if they trade away some picks and a player like Mitts, OLO, Skinner for defensive help.
- hehateme

Didn't see that coming.
Can't see KA trading away anyone from that top line until a bonafide challenger emerges.
He is at PPG with a balanced offensive game.
Hopefully, KA knows he has other viable options.

Next year’s glimpses inside the Sabres locker room will be titled,
“Between two Staals”


(Hopefully one of them is Jordan)
- Ratsreign

I would take marc for a year over bryson and clague

fast and staal are superior third line players and pk players to girgens and okposo


they would change the dynamics of our top 9
- homiedclown

But, obviously aside from trolling me, what changed your mind in less then 2 days?

I'm ready to move on from both okposo and girgensons.

I like girgs defensive element, he needs to be tougher though. That's not something you can teach either.

Jost
Okposo
Girgensons
Olo
Bryson
Joker
Anderson
Upl

I'd be surprised to see 3 of these guys next year, on the Sabres.

This may sound crazy, but I could see KA add Sam reinfart to the mix.

Depending on Florida's playoff hopes.....

I would take marc for a year over bryson and clague
- homiedclown

this is one of those moments where you just need to beg for a better level of player.

The only way 4 gets them is if 2 of the 3 of the Islanders, Penguins, and Panthers essentially lose out, which seems highly when looking at their respective schedules.
- kingcong39

Totally understand that, they need alot of help. Just said it because it's been such a weird month to end this season.

But, obviously aside from trolling me, what changed your mind in less then 2 days?

I'm ready to move on from both okposo and girgensons.

I like girgs defensive element, he needs to be tougher though. That's not something you can teach either.

Jost
Okposo
Girgensons
Olo
Bryson
Joker
Anderson
Upl

I'd be surprised to see 3 of these guys next year, on the Sabres.

This may sound crazy, but I could see KA add Sam reinfart to the mix.

Depending on Florida's playoff hopes.....
- Boss34

staal and fast puts us in the top 8 for pk and gets us 2/3 of a great shut down line


nothing in girgens or okposo screams great shutdown or great pk

nothing more, nothing less


I have been on the staal/fast bandwagon for well over a year

The appeal for playing time is stronger here than on the Island.

Sorokin is going to play 60 games next year. Varly does well here and he can probably get up to 50-50
- TheSabresTaco

I like this 🌮

Vararmov was cleared of wrong doing.

Great opportunity here in buffalo.

He may end up with 40- 50 starts....

The only way 4 gets them is if 2 of the 3 of the Islanders, Penguins, and Panthers essentially lose out, which seems highly when looking at their respective schedules.
- kingcong39

One of my favorite sites:

http://www.sportsclubstat...ern/Atlantic/Buffalo.html

6-0: 90% chance to make the playoffs
5-0-1: 65%
5-1-0: 39%
4-0-2: 30%
4-1-1: 13%
3-0-3: 7%
4-2-0: 3%
3-1-2: 2%

staal and fast puts us in the top 8 for pk and gets us 2/3 of a great shut down line


nothing in girgens or okposo screams great shutdown or great pk

nothing more, nothing less


I have been on the staal/fast bandwagon for well over a year
- homiedclown

Both staal's looked shot on Tuesday IMO.

gotta think theres a Carolina connection with staal though and KA.

Girgensons does the minimum. He's probably looking at 3 for near 8 million on the next deal though....

Cap floor, Sabres would know what they are getting.

Seemed like greenway was a 4th line replacement. From what I heard, they hope he's middle 6

Both staal's looked shot on Tuesday IMO.


- Boss34

jordan, not eric


https://www.espn.com/nhl/...t/penaltyKillPct/dir/desc

- homiedclown

I really do think its possible. unlikely but possible. Just my "Bad" opinion

One of my favorite sites:

http://www.sportsclubstat...ern/Atlantic/Buffalo.html

6-0: 90% chance to make the playoffs
5-0-1: 65%
5-1-0: 39%
4-0-2: 30%
4-1-1: 13%
3-0-3: 7%
4-2-0: 3%
3-1-2: 2%
- Lunaion

so your saying we have a chance.......Cool..

I really do think its possible. unlikely but possible. Just my "Bad" opinion
- hehateme

NMC

jordan, not eric


https://www.espn.com/nhl/...t/penaltyKillPct/dir/desc
- homiedclown

Interesting take

I could see the Carolina connection with KA.

Would staal at 34 years old really leave a top team in Carolina for buffalo?

He would be named captain?
What does that do to dahlin and his contract?
I was hoping the hometown discount for being named captain of the Sabres.

NMC
- homiedclown

I know.. I get it, its prob not going to happen..

jordan, not eric


https://www.espn.com/nhl/...t/penaltyKillPct/dir/desc
- homiedclown

I didnt check out the chart prior to my post.

Nice pull....
Interesting top 5 poster type stuff 👀

I think our pk reflects poor goaltending, a young defense and offensive style of coaching though....

Sabres have a like a 8% chance of making the Playoffs. In order to make it they would at a MIN go 5-1 and pray that Florida, islanders & Pitts go 2-2, tall order for sure but if there is a chance I'm watching.

Very very slim though.
- hehateme

The Sabres are 5 and 6 wins behind the Islanders and Panthers in the first tiebreaker, which is regulation wins.

They need more help if they even just tie those 2 teams in points.

The Sabres are 5 and 6 wins behind the Islanders and Panthers in the first tiebreaker, which is regulation wins.

They need more help if they even just tie those 2 teams in points.
- kingcong39

You taint wrong. They have a chance but very very slim

what do you all think it would take to get Jacob Slavin out of Carolina?

Mitts, UPL & a pick? More less?

Jacob would fix a huge hole on our D and he is signed for 2 more years

what do you all think it would take to get Jacob Slavin out of Carolina?

Mitts, UPL & a pick? More less?

Jacob would fix a huge hole on our D and he is signed for 2 more years
- hehateme

You visiting other sites ?

what do you all think it would take to get Jacob Slavin out of Carolina?

Mitts, UPL & a pick? More less?

Jacob would fix a huge hole on our D and he is signed for 2 more years
- hehateme

Why would Carolina trade their 1LhD?
Why would Buffalo trade for another LhD, making 5 of 6 LhD's

'23-1st, A-Prospect (Savoie, Kulich), Roster Player (Mitts, JJP,)

Why would Carolina trade their 1LhD?
Why would Buffalo trade for another LhD, making 5 of 6 LhD's

'23-1st, A-Prospect (Savoie, Kulich), Roster Player (Mitts, JJP,)
- IonSabres