It makes sense though. Talented guy goes to a team that would prefer to wait for some of their guys to hit the roster until they have a new home nailed.
- IonSabres

Yeah, agree

Interesting, very interesting.
If they could negotiate an extension now for that ~$6m as a 1LD, I wonder if Samuelson could be very comfortable on his R at 2RD next to Power.
- IonSabres

Power can play RD

https://www.diebytheblade.com/a-top-4-d-from-lake-wobegon-an-accountant-for-a-day-nhl-sabres-hockey-defense/
Interesting and Confusing at the same time!
- Buff36

I love the accounting analysis, but leaving it without a recommendation with names was a bit disappointing.
I agree with his assertion that the Cap be damned approach won't work.
Also, he did some of the legwork as far as future cap being consumed rather quickly in 2 years time and beyond...but another conclusion he missed was replacing existing guys with prospects in the pipeline on elc when those existing guys come up for extensions.

Close, but fell a bit short.

https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/for-nhl-draft-prospect-matthew-wood-sabres-tage-thompson-a-role-model/
Kid is Growing on me!
- Buff36

Me too. A big guy who can score and is a net front presence would be very welcome. I think hime bringing that play then serves him up as a possible replacement for Tuch or Skinner on the top line, or on L2.
He is definitely on my radar...appropriate ranking for a 13th pick and fits a need for size/scoring.
The fact that he is already improving one of his "Cons" of poor skating is very encouraging.

I love the accounting analysis, but leaving it without a recommendation with names was a bit disappointing.
I agree with his assertion that the Cap be damned approach won't work.
Also, he did some of the legwork as far as future cap being consumed rather quickly in 2 years time and beyond...but another conclusion he missed was replacing existing guys with prospects in the pipeline on elc when those existing guys come up for extensions.

Close, but fell a bit short.
- IonSabres

Agree, think Buffalo will be able to splurge a bit more on D if Adams chooses, he should have enough ELC's and 1st contracts at Forward to align the cap a bit differently

https://www.diebytheblade...ft-buffalo-sabres-hockey/
Adams is going to have some nice choices at 13! Could give Adams multiple scenarios, gonna be teams calling if he hasn't already made a move by the pick.

https://twitter.com/Mark_inFairport/status/1669866076601974786?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
- Buff36

Would love to see him here but I gotta think Vegas does whatever they can to resign him.

https://www.diebytheblade.com/a-top-4-d-from-lake-wobegon-an-accountant-for-a-day-nhl-sabres-hockey-defense/
Interesting and Confusing at the same time!
- Buff36

"KA will have some flexibility in 2027 (or 2026 if absolutely necessary), so my guess is him staying patient looking for a good deal until then."

This made me literally lol. Just hang on til 2027

"KA will have some flexibility in 2027 (or 2026 if absolutely necessary), so my guess is him staying patient looking for a good deal until then."

This made me literally lol. Just hang on til 2027
- Hank Balling

Wait that’s a quote?

"KA will have some flexibility in 2027 (or 2026 if absolutely necessary), so my guess is him staying patient looking for a good deal until then."

This made me literally lol. Just hang on til 2027
- Hank Balling

To be fair, there is context around the quote. The author was pointing out when they will and won't have flexability.

Wait that’s a quote?
- sbroads24

Lol yes

Wait that’s a quote?
- sbroads24

The author was pointing out that they will have more room that year than other years. Nothing more

Lol yes
- Hank Balling

Let's keep in mind that these guys are just HB posters that don't post on HB

The author was pointing out that they will have more room that year than other years. Nothing more
- Slump Buster

That’s fine I just can’t even imagine thinking about 2026/27. It’s past my comprehension

The author was pointing out that they will have more room that year than other years. Nothing more
- Slump Buster

Realistically 2032/33 season will be the most flexible, the cap is expected to rise then giving Adams child options as incoming new GM

This is a great read

https://www.flyersflock.c...bres-are-ready-to-win-now

This is a great read

https://www.flyersflock.c...bres-are-ready-to-win-now
- Swedish_Jesus

Don't think they adapt very well to a Defensive style, atleast not yet. But it was a decent read! Thanks

If the Sabres did offer sheet a player, who would you want ?

Me too. A big guy who can score and is a net front presence would be very welcome. I think hime bringing that play then serves him up as a possible replacement for Tuch or Skinner on the top line, or on L2.
He is definitely on my radar...appropriate ranking for a 13th pick and fits a need for size/scoring.
The fact that he is already improving one of his "Cons" of poor skating is very encouraging.
- IonSabres

Does wood get extra bonus points for being tall?

I feel you're being a bit impartial 😉


*love the pick, develop this guy with a long slow roll

Phins with high hopes/expectations for the season.
https://www.yahoo.com/new...l-contract-163229643.html

Meanwhile, ESPN’s Herm Edwards predicted the Dolphins will win the AFC East and identified the Dolphins as the biggest threat to Kansas City, if Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy. “This offense is electric…. I don’t know how you defend these guys.”

Next Gen Stats noted this week that Tagovailoa threw for a league-high 1,664 passing yards targeting vertical routes last season, over 250 more than any other quarterback. Josh Allen was second at 1392.


Squish the phish, por favor.

Phins with high hopes/expectations for the season.
https://www.yahoo.com/new...l-contract-163229643.html

Meanwhile, ESPN’s Herm Edwards predicted the Dolphins will win the AFC East and identified the Dolphins as the biggest threat to Kansas City, if Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy. “This offense is electric…. I don’t know how you defend these guys.”

Next Gen Stats noted this week that Tagovailoa threw for a league-high 1,664 passing yards targeting vertical routes last season, over 250 more than any other quarterback. Josh Allen was second at 1392.


Squish the phish, por favor.
- Ratsreign

F@ck Herm Edwards!! Maybe if he new anything he would be standing on a sideline instead of in front of a Camera.

This is a great read

https://www.flyersflock.c...bres-are-ready-to-win-now
- Swedish_Jesus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qrriKcwvlY

F@ck Herm Edwards!! Maybe if he new anything he would be standing on a sideline instead of in front of a Camera.
- Buff36

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5-iJUuPWis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5-iJUuPWis
- Ratsreign

Not no More, now you get a Participation Trophy

Breaking: #Yotes  lose one of their 3 retained salary (RS) slots for the next 8 years.

We recently learned that a buyout on a RS contract results in the original team losing a RS slot for the whole buyout duration

We've already updated the site to reflect that new understanding!



Wild stuff.