No way should Buffalo have retained on Eichel. That would have been for 5 years, including the next 3. So glad they did not do that.
- Lilroot9

Totally agree, plus the ORG did not want to be paying any part of Eichel's salary while he won a cup somewhere else.

Not wanting to retain on Eichel has no bearing on retaining for one season on Olofsson.

Rumors that Kyrou is involved in this massive trade 😳
- Powerslave

Part of the original deal was essentially Konecny for Kyrou as part of the overall massive deal.

Totally agree, plus the ORG did not want to be paying any part of Eichel's salary while he won a cup somewhere else.

Not wanting to retain on Eichel has no bearing on retaining for one season on Olofsson.
- kingcong39

I agree totally different. I think part of not retraining is smart business, part not wanting to help other teams, and part Pegula not wanting to.

Although, I still don’t feel they are going to retain on any trade.

Totally agree, plus the ORG did not want to be paying any part of Eichel's salary while he won a cup somewhere else.

Not wanting to retain on Eichel has no bearing on retaining for one season on Olofsson.
- kingcong39

Recall other potential moves where they wouldn't retain. They also had countless opportunities to broker trades, buyouts they wouldn't do, one way contracts they wouldn't give, Bishop's they've acquired....lot of reason to wonder if they'll burn money.

If they do, does it just comes out of their budget and cost them on other moves?

I agree totally different. I think part of not retraining is smart business, part not wanting to help other teams, and part Pegula not wanting to.

Although, I still don’t feel they are going to retain on any trade.
- Lilroot9

The Sabres wanted a clean cut away from Eichel. Including any and all salary

I agree totally different. I think part of not retraining is smart business, part not wanting to help other teams, and part Pegula not wanting to.

Although, I still don’t feel they are going to retain on any trade.
- Lilroot9

That's all.great and all but let's go already. The team is primed and ready to go. It's time for kevyyyyyyyn to slap his coçk on the.table and go for it. Man up, make a couple.man moves and go. No need for the junk tuck target bikini and bud lights. Go get it, now.

Interested to see how this trade ends up between Philadelphia and St. Louis. Don't know how it turns out for Briere, but 1 trade and he could possibly turn over 20% of his roster. We can't even trade for a Goalie.

Interested to see how this trade ends up between Philadelphia and St. Louis. Don't know how it turns out for Briere, but 1 trade and he could possibly turn over 20% of his roster. We can't even trade for a Goalie.
- Buff36

Trades are hard… they take time….

Maybe Gerbe’s prediction hits today.

It’s still early and I think most agree, Adam’s doesn’t need to turn 20% of the roster, he needs a stabilizing goalie and a partner for power. Granted he’s needed those things for two years, but it’s still June. There is still time for a good day…

Trades are hard… they take time….

Maybe Gerbe’s prediction hits today.

It’s still early and I think most agree, Adam’s doesn’t need to turn 20% of the roster, he needs a stabilizing goalie and a partner for power. Granted he’s needed those things for two years, but it’s still June. There is still time for a good day…
- Gr8daygo

Sure, but it's starting to seem he might need to speed that clock up. Seems like the rest of the league already did.

Recall other potential moves where they wouldn't retain. They also had countless opportunities to broker trades, buyouts they wouldn't do, one way contracts they wouldn't give, Bishop's they've acquired....lot of reason to wonder if they'll burn money.

If they do, does it just comes out of their budget and cost them on other moves?
- Lunaion

I'm not disagreeing that they've been bottom line oriented (cheap).

Merely that the decision/mandate not to retain on Eichel was the right move.

https://theathletic.com/4630603/2023/06/22/nhl-free-agency-debrincat-jarry-hill-barbashev?source=user-shared-article
Glad that's are biggest ?
- Buff36

Amazing post! 😂

Amazing post! 😂
- kingcong39

Yeah, don't know what happened

Whether to retain Tyson Jost: After re-signing Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons, the only real internal decision left is whether to bring back the RFA Jost. Jost was a successful waiver pickup for the Sabres last season and has loved his time in Buffalo. But the Sabres are starting to get short on roster space, so bringing back Jost might keep a younger player off the NHL roster. — Matthew Fairburn

https://theathletic.com/4...ource=user-shared-article

Whether to retain Tyson Jost: After re-signing Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons, the only real internal decision left is whether to bring back the RFA Jost. Jost was a successful waiver pickup for the Sabres last season and has loved his time in Buffalo. But the Sabres are starting to get short on roster space, so bringing back Jost might keep a younger player off the NHL roster. — Matthew Fairburn

https://theathletic.com/4...ource=user-shared-article
- kingcong39

That's the one. Short on Roster space! Interesting that some teams that can do a little contract back and forth have started to get a little busier before the draft.

https://nhlrumors.com/nhl...ch-and-savoie/2023/06/24/

Unfortunately nothing new
Maybe I need more coffee
But reading that sounds like
Will trade you r crap for ur crap

Whether to retain Tyson Jost: After re-signing Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons, the only real internal decision left is whether to bring back the RFA Jost. Jost was a successful waiver pickup for the Sabres last season and has loved his time in Buffalo. But the Sabres are starting to get short on roster space, so bringing back Jost might keep a younger player off the NHL roster. — Matthew Fairburn

https://theathletic.com/4...ource=user-shared-article
- kingcong39

Lol.
Might keep a younger player off the NHL roster. Really? That is funny.

Lol.
Might keep a younger player off the NHL roster. Really? That is funny.
- IonSabres

Oddly, Jost is 25…. So you need to make room for one of the 19/20 year olds. Or the 24 year old Rousek?

Jost at 4c … move olo?

Skinner. Tage. Tuch
Quinn. Cozens. JJP
Greenway. Mitts. Krebs
Grigs. Jost. Okposo

I mean, it’s last years forward group. No real upgrades in the F ranks. No additional sandpaper. No faceoff help.

It’s. Meh. It was a top scoring unit in the league. Can they keep and pace and fix the team d structure ?

It looks like that might be the plan.

Oddly, Jost is 25…. So you need to make room for one of the 19/20 year olds. Or the 24 year old Rousek?

Jost at 4c … move olo?

Skinner. Tage. Tuch
Quinn. Cozens. JJP
Greenway. Mitts. Krebs
Grigs. Jost. Okposo

I mean, it’s last years forward group. No real upgrades in the F ranks. No additional sandpaper. No faceoff help.

It’s. Meh. It was a top scoring unit in the league. Can they keep and pace and fix the team d structure ?

It looks like that might be the plan.
- Gr8daygo

Run it back Baby!

Run it back Baby!
- Buff36

Oddly, Jost is 25…. So you need to make room for one of the 19/20 year olds. Or the 24 year old Rousek?

Jost at 4c … move olo?

Skinner. Tage. Tuch
Quinn. Cozens. JJP
Greenway. Mitts. Krebs
Grigs. Jost. Okposo

I mean, it’s last years forward group. No real upgrades in the F ranks. No additional sandpaper. No faceoff help.

It’s. Meh. It was a top scoring unit in the league. Can they keep and pace and fix the team d structure ?

It looks like that might be the plan.
- Gr8daygo

I have no real beef with Jost in particular.
I have a serious beef with running the roster back, especially signing 2 has-beens on the 4th line.

I suppose we will all jump up and down when SirFallsAlot score one off his ass again.
If they are going to block younger players from joing the roster, how about signing David Kampf for the same Term at the same Cap or less than Jost....with better FO at the same production. It's an upgrade , albeit small...maybe worth a point or 2.

https://bostonhockeynow.c...hl-trade-market-heats-up/

Seems like both the Philly trades are in jeopardy now

Seems like both the Philly trades are in jeopardy now
- ImThatGuy

They hit a snag

Zemgus on a 4 year contract?
- ZiggyBuff

Ion would roll over in his grave......