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SoCalPucks
San Jose Sharks
Location: Ice-O-Plex, CA
Joined: 03.20.2012

Jul 5 @ 6:28 PM ET
Everything’s going great guys. We might as well shut this site down until September, because we don’t know anything beyond what’s happened until today. There is certainly no inherent flaw in that logic. Stop crying. Have a tissue.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 5 @ 6:30 PM ET
Everything’s going great guys. We might as well shut this site down until September, because we don’t know anything beyond what’s happened until today. There is certainly no inherent flaw in that logic. Stop crying. Have a tissue.
- SoCalPucks


I dont know exactly what to do with this fact considering Craig Anderson was their best goalie last year, but: Craig Anderson is 3 years younger than this year's tandem combined.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jul 5 @ 6:30 PM ET
I agree that you'd have to look at which team could/couldn't match the offer and what the offer would entail giving up.

But sure, there are some names on there I'd be looking to take a run at.

Seattle has about 15 mil in space so not sure if either Borgen or Dunn are worthwhile to go after - Dunn probably costs too much anyways.

Tanner Jeannot sticks out as a name that is interesting - but I'm not sure he is really much of an improvement over girgs/okposo/greenway/jost. Maybe he brings some of that mythical toughness though and he has had the one productive NHL season. TBL are currently sitting over the projected cap according to capfriendly so it's possible.


Swayman is the only other name that sticks out to me. Boston still has some cap space but currently sits at 11 Forwards and 9 or 10 D signed.

- JCSabs06


Sounds like you're suggesting an offer sheet. You can't offer sheet a player who filed for arbitration.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 5 @ 6:31 PM ET
Welp. Maybe they're onto something.

https://twitter.com/23sab...fMBqGm2p1zoFGdpRw13A&s=19
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 5 @ 6:33 PM ET
Welp. Maybe they're onto something.

https://twitter.com/23sab...fMBqGm2p1zoFGdpRw13A&s=19

- TheSabresTaco


UPL was still bad compared to the two good Sabre goalies.

But I look forward to a disappointing season being pinned on Donny for "reasons"
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 6:35 PM ET
So here we go my weekly knowledge from " Hockey For Dummies"
So Adams already knew he was basically running it back at Forward even before the Draft with the signings he made, didn't see the Quinn thing happening and unfortunately made Olofsson a thought again.
Went Hard after Pesce and got turned Down at the Ball again unfortunately, sounds like he might not be the only one who said No.
Went to fall back plan and bought some Leadership who skates worse than Okposo and a guy I do like Clifton who You bought hope with. Will see maybe they add another piece or 2, but number of contracts will hinder that and Cap Restrictions.
Did Donnie and Adams decide this is what we have at this point. Last year we let them grow Offensively and push the pace for 70gms. Know this year we might have to punt the year but know we teach them a 200ft Defensive system and integrate both together and see what this team looks like at the TDL and throw some Chips on the table at that time if a good piece is available. Long rant, I just don't know what to expect anymore from this team. If anyone is really satisfied with what they have done, they really shouldn't be. This was a good year to take advantage of the plethora of assets they have.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 6:36 PM ET
Everything’s going great guys. We might as well shut this site down until September, because we don’t know anything beyond what’s happened until today. There is certainly no inherent flaw in that logic. Stop crying. Have a tissue.
- SoCalPucks

Sand paper now
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 5 @ 6:38 PM ET
Welp. Maybe they're onto something.

https://twitter.com/23sab...fMBqGm2p1zoFGdpRw13A&s=19

- TheSabresTaco



Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 5 @ 6:38 PM ET
So here we go my weekly knowledge from " Hockey For Dummies"
So Adams already knew he was basically running it back at Forward even before the Draft with the signings he made, didn't see the Quinn thing happening and unfortunately made Olofsson a thought again.
Went Hard after Pesce and got turned Down at the Ball again unfortunately, sounds like he might not be the only one who said No.
Went to fall back plan and bought some Leadership who skates worse than Okposo and a guy I do like Clifton who You bought hope with. Will see maybe they add another piece or 2, but number of contracts will hinder that and Cap Restrictions.
Did Donnie and Adams decide this is what we have at this point. Last year we let them grow Offensively and push the pace for 70gms. Know this year we might have to punt the year but know we teach them a 200ft Defensive system and integrate both together and see what this team looks like at the TDL and throw some Chips on the table at that time if a good piece is available. Long rant, I just don't know what to expect anymore from this team. If anyone is really satisfied with what they have done, they really shouldn't be. This was a good year to take advantage of the plethora of assets they have.

- Buff36


Good post



Jefe, would you say I have a plethora of assets?
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Jul 5 @ 6:40 PM ET
So here we go my weekly knowledge from " Hockey For Dummies"
So Adams already knew he was basically running it back at Forward even before the Draft with the signings he made, didn't see the Quinn thing happening and unfortunately made Olofsson a thought again.
Went Hard after Pesce and got turned Down at the Ball again unfortunately, sounds like he might not be the only one who said No.
Went to fall back plan and bought some Leadership who skates worse than Okposo and a guy I do like Clifton who You bought hope with. Will see maybe they add another piece or 2, but number of contracts will hinder that and Cap Restrictions.
Did Donnie and Adams decide this is what we have at this point. Last year we let them grow Offensively and push the pace for 70gms. Know this year we might have to punt the year but know we teach them a 200ft Defensive system and integrate both together and see what this team looks like at the TDL and throw some Chips on the table at that time if a good piece is available. Long rant, I just don't know what to expect anymore from this team. If anyone is really satisfied with what they have done, they really shouldn't be. This was a good year to take advantage of the plethora of assets they have.

- Buff36


Adams said he attempted to sign 3 forwards on 7.1 and was close on 1. So, i'd say "running back the same forwards" is wrong. Also leads me to believe is looking to add another forwards still
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 6:40 PM ET
Good post



Jefe, would you say I have a plethora of assets?

- Hank Balling

Funny but stupid movie
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 6:42 PM ET
Adams said he attempted to sign 3 forwards on 7.1 and was close on 1. So, i'd say "running back the same forwards" is wrong. Also leads me to believe is looking to add another forwards still
- turbo044

Yes that's the NO part,as much as We see the improvement throughout the Organization the Sabres are still not a Destination
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 5 @ 6:46 PM ET
Good post



Jefe, would you say I have a plethora of assets?

- Hank Balling

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 6:48 PM ET
Good post



Jefe, would you say I have a plethora of assets?

- Hank Balling

https://m.imdb.com/title/...0250310/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Adams kinda reminds me of Corky, especially the cookie scene. Adams going to all the FA doors and nobody buying his cookies!!😃😇
See Adams knocking on Pesce Door " wanna buy a box of Sabres Cookiesss"
lulags
Buffalo Sabres
Location: St Louis
Joined: 02.24.2007

Jul 5 @ 6:52 PM ET
Who cares. They are all on 1 year deals and it doesn’t hurt the team at all by overpaying them.

Even if you say Erik Johnson was overpaid. It’s a 1 year deal.

No harm, no foul with a 1 year deal

- Sabretooth9

Reeks of desperation
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 5 @ 6:56 PM ET
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0250310/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Adams kinda reminds me of Corky, especially the cookie scene. Adams going to all the FA doors and nobody buying his cookies!!😃😇
See Adams knocking on Pesce Door " wanna buy a box of Sabres Cookiesss"

- Buff36
Things are much easier when players they target want to come to Buffalo
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jul 5 @ 6:57 PM ET
Adams said he attempted to sign 3 forwards on 7.1 and was close on 1. So, i'd say "running back the same forwards" is wrong. Also leads me to believe is looking to add another forwards still
- turbo044



How about a defensive center to play with olo

So his line isn't getting caved in every night

And he's still scoring

kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jul 5 @ 6:59 PM ET
Everyone is more than welcome to send the hate mail my way if its off. Mostly because me being off would be good news. But also because ill have it coming.

Edit: mentioned it earlier, I still think theyll add a G but it wont be hellebuyck/gibson. Murray was mentioned, thats probably closer to what Id expect although not that name specifically unless the Leafs want to giveaway the farm or something.

- Michael Ghofrani


Pagnotta mentioned Robertson as the enticement to a team in offloading Murray's contract.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:00 PM ET
How about a defensive center to play with olo

So his line isn't getting caved in every night

And he's still scoring

- Anderdog

Defensive C who can also dish the puck, Sounds like a Duchene
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jul 5 @ 7:01 PM ET
Pagnotta mentioned Robertson as the enticement to a team in offloading Murray's contract.
- kingcong39



Another 5'9 guy
Fit right in
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 5 @ 7:02 PM ET
Pagnotta mentioned Robertson as the enticement to a team in offloading Murray's contract.
- kingcong39


Thatcher Demko could be the guy
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:02 PM ET
Pagnotta mentioned Robertson as the enticement to a team in offloading Murray's contract.
- kingcong39

Fit the height requirements
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jul 5 @ 7:03 PM ET
sabresjerseymatthews.jpeg
- JCSabs06


Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:03 PM ET

- kingcong39

Oh my
Swedish_Jesus
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 07.02.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:03 PM ET
I still think it’s Carter Hart and we are just waiting to see if he’s named in the investigation by end of July 🤷🏻‍♂️

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