When he's a 20-20 3rd line staple?

Do you see a spot for him in the next 2-3 years on either of the Sabres top 2 lines?
- kingcong39

That timeframe might just be the magic mark.
Two years, on June 15, 2025; Jeff Skinner is 33 and his Buyout is thinkable. It is better 3 years from on 06/15/2026. Having a young player on an ELC available to replace him would be awesome.
That could be Kulich, or one of the other younger guys like Rosen...perhaps even this year's Draft selection.

Why did Calgary end up trading Tkachuk?
- kingcong39

He told them he was going to test free agency before considering an extension

top 3? Sure.

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Peterka-Cozens-Quinn
Kulich-Savoie-Rosen
guy-Krebs-guy
guy

Use Mitts, Krebs, Ostlund, Rosen, Kulich as trade chips in the upcoming years. And what becomes of all of our Russians? And 13th OA this year? The best stay, the guys who fall behind go.

Pretty impressive system. Makes you really want to draft, say, Shimashev, Willander, Reinbacher or Sandin Pellikka.
- TheSabresTaco

Not a fan.
Willander yes.
Reinbacher likely gone.
Is Shimashev a reach there? Could they trade back a bit and get him say at 20+

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/elias-pettersson
- kingcong39

What is your projection of the trade return the Sabres pay up?

Not a fan.
Willander yes.
Reinbacher likely gone.
Is Shimashev a reach there? Could they trade back a bit and get him say at 20+
- IonSabres

based on everything i read, none of those 4 appear to be a reach at 13.

take away Russian Factor™ and I think he's right in the convo. A lot of untapped offensive potential, apparently.

What is your projection of the trade return the Sabres pay up?
- IonSabres

Edit, and what does his next contract cost?

based on everything i read, none of those 4 appear to be a reach at 13.
- TheSabresTaco

Depends on what, who you are reading. Rankings and Mocks are widely all over the place.

Fun time though with the final rankings from several expected to drop in the next week-ish.

Edit, and what does his next contract cost?
- IonSabres

Sabres pay more than he's worth unless he pulls a Tkachuk.

Rochester getting caved in the whole 2nd period so far

based on everything i read, none of those 4 appear to be a reach at 13.

take away Russian Factor™ and I think he's right in the convo. A lot of untapped offensive potential, apparently.
- TheSabresTaco

After years of ignoring the country’s prospects, GMKA has done a nice job of laying a foundation for Russian players in the system.

Are you waiting the 2 to 3 years it will likely take to figure that out, or are you striking while the iron is hot if needed to make a big move and include one of these forward prospects?

I think I already know your answer.

We haven't even included Rosen or if they take a forward at 13 overall into the forward blender above.
- kingcong39

You know I'm all for making a move, but I'd also say you're not waiting 2-3 years to figure it out. You're adjusting as you go. Could Kulich end up being the best of the bunch? Absolutely.

Amerks up 2-0. Both by Weissbach

Amerks up 2-0. Both by Weissbach
- PrinceChill

Subban having himself a game

Subban having himself a game
- RomeIsBurning

I like the “Sub Zero 47” on the back of his mask.

Amerks up 2-0. Both by Weissbach
- PrinceChill

Had himself a solid season, another player a decision will need to be made on.

Had himself a solid season, another player a decision will need to be made on.
- Buff36

If it’s possible to have a downside to healthy forwards all year long, it’s that we didn’t get to see a few of these types of guys in blue and gold for a couple of games.

Maybe. If it does, you investigate.

Is Willy Nylander that guy?
- TheSabresTaco

No to Nylander.

Considering Arizona's situation, how about...

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/clayton-keller

You know I'm all for making a move, but I'd also say you're not waiting 2-3 years to figure it out. You're adjusting as you go. Could Kulich end up being the best of the bunch? Absolutely.
- Lunaion

Need a crystal ball to be fully confident in that answer.

No to Nylander.

Considering Arizona's situation, how about...

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/clayton-keller
- kingcong39

If this doesn’t draw out Gerbs, I don’t know what will. He loves Keller.

No to Nylander.

Considering Arizona's situation, how about...

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/clayton-keller
- kingcong39

I wonder if he's got any connection to the organization, the kind that has influenced moves in the past.

No to Nylander.

Considering Arizona's situation, how about...

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/clayton-keller
- kingcong39

That’s a player and contract Id move 13 + for

If this doesn’t draw out Gerbs, I don’t know what will. He loves Keller.
- PrinceChill

Keller would be an excellent addition.

His salary is even in line with how the ORG thinks.

William Carrier really developed into quite the hockey player.

Both Carrier and Borgen would be perfect on this team as constructed

Brett murray amazing pass to the wrong team leading to the 2nd goal

They'd be negligent if they didn't.

I personally don't think the player and his demands are a fit, but what do I know.

Go get talent.
- TheSabresTaco

New Jersey fans don't seem to want him back
Reading there blog all year he was there piss boy

Lowest toi in 5 years
All numbers were down
Except block shots