The Sabres need a new beat reporter in the worst way.

The dude is awful.
- ImThatGuy

you ever notice how Lance puts out interesting pieces and Harrington doesn't in the slightest

The Sabres need a new beat reporter in the worst way.

The dude is awful.
- ImThatGuy

He seems to actively hate his own listeners. It's kind of hilarious. Or it's just a trolling schtick

He seems to actively hate his own listeners. It's kind of hilarious
- Hank Balling

"Owen Power is not bad like most people say!!"

Does John Gibson get you more wins than UPL? And does the cost of acquisition and the contract match the pros he brings to the team?
- TheSabresTaco

Goalies are strange.

Used to be coveted. Been on some BAD teams lately.

If Ducks held some celery is it more enticing?

I was thinking about this last night. I mean this as a legit question and not trying to troll anyone. What exactly needs to be done?

For example, I am going to assume that a player that is trending upwards is going to be on the roster. It is highly unlikely that we would trade Krebs, Quinn, because they are young and still trending up. Prospect-for-prospect trades are very rare and generally only made when an org doesn't like a prospect.

So with that in mind, what parts of the roster are really up for grabs?

4D
Yup, needs to happen. No excuses, we can hit a home run here. This has to happen.


4th line
Sure, I don't think anyone wanted both Girgs and Okposo. They were *fine* last year. They have a purpose, and it isn't just leadership. They both won't be back next year but are fine for another year.

Goalie
Should happen

5 - 6 D
A move could happen here, although having Joker here isn't a bad thing. Stillman showed some good underlying numbers after we got him.

So I think we all agree that 4d and goalie upgrade needs to happen. After that, I don't get where the "do something else" crowd is looking for a move to be made. In other words, is it a bad thing if we bring back a player that is still trending up? Our best chance for taking the next jump is Quinn, Power, JJ, Cousins taking that next step.
- Slump Buster

Top 4 D
Bottom pair D
Goalie

That's bare minimum

He seems to actively hate his own listeners. It's kind of hilarious. Or it's just a trolling schtick
- Hank Balling

90% of them are blocked on Twitter for saying “ass”.


This stupid training I’m in is delayed because the instructor is not here. So there are about 75 people sitting on this call in silence.

Top 4 D
Bottom pair D
Goalie

That's bare minimum
- sbroads24

Would acquiring a top 4D and then moving Joker down a pair count as bottom pair D?

See what it's for
- Buff36

I didn't see the full trade details, what did Colorado send to Tampa?

Paul Hamilton.

Party animal.

JT Compher hitting FA. Interested?

90% of them are blocked on Twitter for saying “ass”.


This stupid training I’m in is delayed because the instructor is not here. So there are about 75 people sitting on this call in silence.
- ImThatGuy

“We'll find out tonight if Dmitri Simashev is available for the Sabres. They're one of 25 teams that met with him in Nashville.

Kevyn Adams repeated yesterday that it's important to draft and develop defensemen because they're difficult to acquire. Here's what he said last week:”

Has any other GM in recent memory just continue to dole out excuse after excuse like this guy?

It’s difficult for you Kevyn. It’s not difficult for most of the league to make a deal
- sbroads24

Which players traded the last week or so are you wishing the Sabres had acquired?

JT Compher hitting FA. Interested?
- Lilroot9

Is he?

Is he?
- washedup20

https://twitter.com/peter...&t=G1YK7zfcVwsMIpT_9YHg1g

I didn't see the full trade details, what did Colorado send to Tampa?
- washedup20

Don't know yet, I just want to see what they did get. Everyone knew they where gonna loose some players.
Edit: They got pick 37 from Colorado, not bad trade for either team.

Top 4 D
Bottom pair D
Goalie

That's bare minimum
- sbroads24

Appreciate the response. If we get 4D then Joker slides down to 5D. Sure, there is a possibility that we could slightly upgrade one of those spots, or get another guy.

I think it is extremely likely that we get 4D and goalie. So assuming that happens, what else would happen in your ideal world? Maybe Mitts for Taffoli type of trade? The rest of the roster seems pretty damn good and still trending up. I am honestly trying to understand what I am missing.

"Timo meier is too old for an 8 year deal" - pham

He's 26 lol

90% of them are blocked on Twitter for saying “ass”.


This stupid training I’m in is delayed because the instructor is not here. So there are about 75 people sitting on this call in silence.
- ImThatGuy

Suppose to be in a webinar all morning. Instructor couldn't get his mic to work. IT couldn't figure it out. In the same boat here.

I didn't see the full trade details, what did Colorado send to Tampa?
- washedup20

Pick 37, found it. Those type of depth role players have a high acquisition cost...I still like the trade for Colorado and Tampa, works for both.

JT Compher hitting FA. Interested?
- Lilroot9

No at expected cost

JT Compher hitting FA. Interested?
- Lilroot9

Yes. Olof replacement

Which players traded the last week or so are you wishing the Sabres had acquired?
- IonSabres

This is a terrible tired take

Top 4 dman and a goalie has been an issue since last offseason, not last week

"Timo meier is too old for an 8 year deal" - pham

He's 26 lol
- Hank Balling

He’s really an idiot.

I don’t hate a lot of people, but he’s so damn dumb.

Pick 37, found it. Those type of depth role players have a high acquisition cost...I still like the trade for Colorado and Tampa, works for both.
- washedup20

Decent trade for both teams

Pick 37, found it. Those type of depth role players have a high acquisition cost...I still like the trade for Colorado and Tampa, works for both.
- washedup20

Still young, Solid 3rd line center. Great faceoff #'s. 37 seems about right.