Yah, pretty steep... on the other hand, trade him after 2 seasons, reclaim the investment.
- IonSabres

Not a big fan of that thinking. RFA after this season, and I don't think you extend him with the idea of trading him.

Lol.
Saw that coming.
- IonSabres

It was a soft ball

That’s the problem

They would gloat about him being a cup winner and etc… and it’s like upgrading from idk Kathy Griffith to Amy Schumer so yeah
- Jet Jaguar BD

Is he better than UPL most likely. Is it good enough of an upgrade. Hell no

Is he better than UPL most likely. Is it good enough of an upgrade. Hell no
- IndianaSabresFan

So, 5 mediocre goalies sounds good, goes well with our line 4 that plays line 3 minutes and gets paid like a line 2 and treated like a line 1.

Ameeezing

We have 2 forwards that are “short” and now the whole team is short.


Had this whole convo with my buddy about this at the draft.

It’s fake news
- Sabretooth9

Yep it’s lazy posting. Colorado is one of two NHL teams who average 6’0” - how did that work out for them in 22. 12 teams average 6’2” and 18 teams including the Sabres average 6’1”. No event

So, 5 mediocre goalies sounds good, goes well with our line 4 that plays line 3 minutes and gets paid like a line 2 and treated like a line 1.

Ameeezing
- Jet Jaguar BD

Maybe they’re going to go with the revolutionary never before seen 2 goalie 4 skater strat. Then what? Goalies changing on the fly. Dahlin and Power each on the ice for half the game. Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together…Mass Hysteria

Maybe they’re going to go with the revolutionary never before seen 2 goalie 4 skater strat. Then what? Goalies changing on the fly. Dahlin and Power each on the ice for half the game. Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together…Mass Hysteria
- Hatboro_Swords

Top5

Like Hanks idea, going in a different direction the new 14-4-3
14 Forwards
4 Dman
3 maybe goalie's
It's a Win Win situation

How about a under the radar guy Tomas Nosek, good on the PK and 54% face off percentage. Let's Krebs slide up to 3C and Mitts goes to 2 LW.

How about a under the radar guy Tomas Nosek, good on the PK and 54% face off percentage. Let's Krebs slide up to 3C and Mitts goes to 2 LW.
- Buff36

I like it

How about a under the radar guy Tomas Nosek, good on the PK and 54% face off percentage. Let's Krebs slide up to 3C and Mitts goes to 2 LW.
- Buff36

Do it.
Just need to clear out about 4 players

It's why trades have to be coming.
NHL radio was speculating the next "buying" season is on September.
This place ought to be grand through then.

Do it.
Just need to clear out about 4 players

It's why trades have to be coming.
NHL radio was speculating the next "buying" season is on September.
This place ought to be grand through then.
- IonSabres

Contracts could be a problem

remain calm


this is not a drill

remain calm


this is not a drill
- homiedclown

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 analysis.

Wonder what the players think of Pegula, since he's been an owner and how much that effects Adams job.

remain calm


this is not a drill
- homiedclown

They resigned Brett Murray?

They resigned Brett Murray?
- washedup20

Best player on the Sabres roster …..

Best player on the Sabres roster …..
- Sabretooth9

Best player on the Sabres roster …..
- Sabretooth9

He isn’t on the Sabres roster.

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 🤷🏻‍♂️
- Swedish_Jesus

I was just looking for some info on this investigation yesterday before you posted this. Is there for sure a timeline on when names will be named?

Questions answered that you'll just (frank)in throw tomatoes at anyway.

https://theathletic.com/4...n-granato-connor-clifton/

Questions answered that you'll just (frank)in throw tomatoes at anyway.

https://theathletic.com/4...n-granato-connor-clifton/
- TheSabresTaco

Bro:

“That day is big for me because all the way before July 1 we don’t really have a vision for what our team is going to be,” Granato said

Like what

Bro:

“That day is big for me because all the way before July 1 we don’t really have a vision for what our team is going to be,” Granato said

Like what
- Jet Jaguar BD

I mean I get it, he's talking in totality.

Also, if anyone had any doubts that they didn't love Mittelstadt by now, welp.. they love Mittelstadt.

And for once, that's ok. Just something to think about when you're setting up trade props.

"I think of Erik Johnson and it’s really important for me to have a guy like Erik who I feel like can play with any one of our left-shot D in different situations. He can help Samuelsson on the penalty kill. He can help (Rasmus) Dahlin with calm and perspective and balance and I think Owen is going to pick up subtleties that Erik has developed over 15 years plus. He’ll help everybody differently."

As suspected, this one went a little beyond the number bros.

"I think of Erik Johnson and it’s really important for me to have a guy like Erik who I feel like can play with any one of our left-shot D in different situations. He can help Samuelsson on the penalty kill. He can help (Rasmus) Dahlin with calm and perspective and balance and I think Owen is going to pick up subtleties that Erik has developed over 15 years plus. He’ll help everybody differently."

As suspected, this one went a little beyond the number bros.
- TheSabresTaco

The long winded answer to say he will be used as a mentor.