That would be horrible.

Boosh is a solid third pair guy IMO. Can move up the lineup if needed. Not a liability(in his own zone) like OEL is.
- DirtyDan

Except he can't, not really. He got caved in even at third pair minutes. He's not particularly good and preventing zone entries, puck retrievals or zone exits. Opponents generate a lot of scoring chances when he is on the ice, and the Sabres dont generate a whole lot when he is on the ice.

He's a third pair guy, so it doesn't really matter all that much either way, but if I could, I would upgrade there. Not the priority though, obviously.

Except he can't, not really. He got caved in even at third pair minutes. He's not particularly good and preventing zone entries, puck retrievals or zone exits. Opponents generate a lot of scoring chances when he is on the ice, and the Sabres dont generate a whole lot when he is on the ice.

He's a third pair guy, so it doesn't really matter all that much either way, but if I could, I would upgrade there. Not the priority though, obviously.
- Michael Ghofrani

https://www.youtube.com/w...&ab_channel=BuffaloSabres

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDf36-9x55g&ab_channel=BuffaloSabres

- DirtyDan

Op, got me there lmao

Op, got me there lmao
- Michael Ghofrani

He was playing with Bryson a fair bit, so I don't blame him for getting caved

He was playing with Bryson so I don't blame him for getting caved
- DirtyDan

His numbers with everyone were bad though, not just bryson. Thats the problem imo. If it was just the sample with bryson that was bad i might understand.

His numbers with Samuelsson and Power were also pretty bad.

That would be horrible.

Boosh is a solid third pair guy IMO. Can move up the lineup if needed. Not a liability(in his own zone) like OEL is.
- DirtyDan

Man I don't think Lyubushkin can move up at all

His numbers with everyone were bad though, not just bryson. Thats the problem imo. If it was just the sample with bryson that was bad i might understand.

His numbers with Samuelsson and Power were also pretty bad.
- Michael Ghofrani

Can they find a way to move on from him? A buyout would be easy, but doesn't like an option for them.

His numbers with everyone were bad though, not just bryson. Thats the problem imo. If it was just the sample with bryson that was bad i might understand.

His numbers with Samuelsson and Power were also pretty bad.
- Michael Ghofrani

Him and Power weren't terrible(not good by any means either) not the guy I want to pair with Power anyways though.

Him and Samuel were junk tho, neither are puck movers which probably didn't help their cause. (decent amount of what I'm seeing is probably PK I would assume between them though. Dont remember seeing them together 5v5 )

Can they find a way to move on from him? A buyout would be easy, but doesn't like an option for them.
- Lunaion

Maybe? He's an RHD, so its not like there wouldn't be interest.

I actually wondered if he'd be the odd man out if RJ signed and they didn't move Jokiharju in a deal for a top 4 d-man.

Him and Power weren't terrible(not good by any means either) not the guy I want to pair with Power anyways though.

Him and Samuel were junk tho, neither are puck movers which probably didn't help their cause. (decent amount of what I'm seeing is probably PK I would assume between them though. Dont remember seeing them together 5v5 )
- DirtyDan

Power and lyubushkin were like a 42% XG, it killed them a bit. He and samuelsson played about 50 mins or so together and faired a bit better, but still not great.

Man I don't think Lyubushkin can move up at all
- sbroads24

He was positive with Dahlin. The rest is not positive. Him and Bryson and Him and Samuelsson were our worst pairs all year based off +/-.

Maybe? He's an RHD, so its not like there wouldn't be interest.

I actually wondered if he'd be the odd man out if RJ signed and they didn't move Jokiharju in a deal for a top 4 d-man.
- Michael Ghofrani

Yeah I could see Henri taking his spot if Johnson were to join the lineup.

Yeah I could see Henri taking his spot if Johnson were to join the lineup.
- DirtyDan

They have to get Joker out. Just have to.

They have to get Joker out. Just have to.
- Lunaion

Would you rather joker on the 3rd pair or boosh? Actually asking.

https://cardiaccane.com/2...pesce-cane-dont-get-done/

Would you rather joker on the 3rd pair or boosh? Actually asking.
- Michael Ghofrani

Will take 1 year of boosh over Joker for longer term.

Holy poop with that OEL buyout.

Will take 1 year of boosh over Joker for longer term.
- Lunaion

Fair enough, they could deal joker when his deal expires?

https://theathletic.com/4...ev-hellebuyck-nhl-lebrun/

He's not a redflag buffalo will trade up if he's available they're not scared

He's just been through alot
- gerbe75pts

Do you see anything happening before the draft?

Hope all is well?

Fair enough, they could deal joker when his deal expires?
- Michael Ghofrani

Sure, but this is a great time to pull the trigger. If they don't, no confidence they'll ever do it. He might be the next Girgs.

Sure, but this is a great time to pull the trigger. If they don't, no confidence they'll ever do it. He might be the next Girgs.
- Lunaion

I would think next year would be better. They'll have more depth, and he'll be an RFA.

It saves them 9.5 mil total. They save a ton of cap this year. Its really only bad in 25-26, they get tagged with 4.7 mil on their cap I believe.
- Michael Ghofrani

Arizona 😂😂😅😅😆



https://www.capfriendly.c...ator/oliver-ekman-larsson

I would think next year would be better. They'll have more depth, and he'll be an RFA.
- Michael Ghofrani

7 NHL contracts currently + Johnson + Clague. If you want to add, you need to subtract as well. Perfect time for that to be Joker and he's a decent chip.

7 NHL contracts currently + Johnson + Clague. If you want to add, you need to subtract as well. Perfect time for that to be Joker and he's a decent chip.
- Lunaion

He'd also be a much better 3rd pair guy than boosh. If the goal is to start winning immediately, doesnt it make more sense to move Lyubushkin?