@DBWilson2
Barkov was quietly a tank tonight. Corsi of 18-3 when he was on the ice for 5-on-5. Scoring chances were 7-3.

Of course you’d like to see more points being scored (shoot it, Barky!)...
But, Take a look at Barkov’s defensive side through playoffs, he’s been helping the dee not be so leaky all playoff season.
He made the play at the line to keep the game tying scoring play going.

People who are looking solely at point totals, and missing all of the rest, are the ones saying Barkov is disappointing.
- Ratsreign

I love Barkov the player. He's excellent. Barkov during these playoffs has been underwhelming on offense, part of the reason he's paid like he is.

Well who is Columbus moving, they have some D. Does Adams have the balls to see what Corson Cuelamens might cost.

Well who is Columbus moving, they have some D. Does Adams have the balls to see what Corson Cuelamens might cost.
- Buff36

Jake Bean or Nick Blankenburg probably. More guys in the junk pile.

https://twitter.com/LLyso...51N40DAgQVeDnIJFNwIA&s=19

Neato

https://twitter.com/LLyso...51N40DAgQVeDnIJFNwIA&s=19

Neato
- TheSabresTaco

2 more years to sign him?

Jake Bean or Nick Blankenburg probably. More guys in the junk pile.
- TheSabresTaco

Blankenburg is Powers old partner at Michigan, what about Boqvist

I love Barkov the player. He's excellent. Barkov during these playoffs has been underwhelming on offense, part of the reason he's paid like he is.
- TheSabresTaco

His game these playoffs is exactly what Maurice wants, focus on keeping pucks out of their net first. (especially vs Mathews & the Leafers)
They’ve been struggling with dee coverage vs Vegas, part of that is Luostarinen being out, he’s the next best defensive center after Barkov. The forwards buying in on helping out on dee is a big reason why they’ve made it this far.

I do hope Barkov will start shooting more, my only complaint with him is he will too often pass when he has a great shot opportunity
I do believe that they will need him to chip in more on offense in order to pull this off, though.

2 more years to sign him?
- homiedclown

yep. i don't remember if he re-signed there before or after the draft. but I'm certain teams knew what his plan was prior to the draft.

I wonder if he was ever viewed as a 1st round talent. I recall seeing he was.

https://sabrenoise.com/20...ros-buffalo-sabres-radar/

Encouraging write-up of Poltapov.

https://thehockeywriters....l-draft-prospect-profile/

https://sabrenoise.com/2023/06/09/juuse-saros-buffalo-sabres-radar/
- Buff36

I think they want "two firsts" in value. I don't think the Sabres want to give up that value with Levi in tow. But the price is fair.

I think they want "two firsts" in value. I don't think the Sabres want to give up that value with Levi in tow. But the price is fair.
- TheSabresTaco

Would Chris Drury make that trade?

Just leaving this here for next month

Would Chris Drury make that trade?
- RichardRoma

Stop posting, thatfinguy's tummy gets upset.

Accusations fly.....

Bills are gonna have to make some adjustments. Looks like there about 5mill over the Cap at this point.
- Buff36

Probably will extend White (that's my the closely examined his knee a couple of weeks ago). This will push money down a few years and free up the cap this year

Just leaving this here for next month
- Hank Balling

What's a guy like ivan barbashev gonna cost as a ufa?

Plenty of playoff experience and grit.

Cant see the Sabres adding a forward, but he would be the guy I would target.

27 years old... 70+ playoff games... Stanley cup champion.

I think they want "two firsts" in value. I don't think the Sabres want to give up that value with Levi in tow. But the price is fair.
- TheSabresTaco

Yeah that's what I heard to.

https://sabrenoise.com/2023/06/09/juuse-saros-buffalo-sabres-radar/
- Buff36

Oh hell yeah... Now we are talking. He has 2 years left at 5 million and has trade value at the end of 24/25 Deadline.

Do it...

Probably will extend White (that's my the closely examined his knee a couple of weeks ago). This will push money down a few years and free up the cap this year
- turbo044

I'm a bit concerned with tre white and his knee.

Big baller Beane mentioned , white was dealing with some " 1st time major injury problems " in regards to the knee.

He also flaked out a bit with covid initially.

I'm becoming concerned and he should have a huge bounce back season. If not, I think Elam could fill his role eventually....

What's a guy like ivan barbashev gonna cost as a ufa?

Plenty of playoff experience and grit.

Cant see the Sabres adding a forward, but he would be the guy I would target.

27 years old... 70+ playoff games... Stanley cup champion.
- Boss34

$4.5? Total guess

2 more years to sign him?
- homiedclown

More. Rights on Russian players don't expire.

What's a guy like ivan barbashev gonna cost as a ufa?

Plenty of playoff experience and grit.

Cant see the Sabres adding a forward, but he would be the guy I would target.

27 years old... 70+ playoff games... Stanley cup champion.
- Boss34

He would be a good get, 39 brought him up a few days ago.

If Power signs a bridge deal, and the cap rises even modestly, there's no telling what the AAV will be on his next deal after the bridge.

A 6 year term was mentioned by the Evolving Hockey crew on Twitter last night as a possibility.
- kingcong39

Problem with 6 years is that it only locks him up for 1 year of UFA. I'd rather bridge than do that.

Just leaving this here for next month
- Hank Balling

I think they want "two firsts" in value. I don't think the Sabres want to give up that value with Levi in tow. But the price is fair.
- TheSabresTaco

Nobody is giving up 2 first for a Goalie. I cant ever remember ANY goalie being traded for 2 firsts.