They don't suck. Is it a good use of 13m? You seem to be dodging from every angle you can think of.

and I do think they made veteran leadership at the bottom of roster a priority
- Lunaion

Jost at his $ is fine. The others arent. is that money spent on them on a one year deal preventing them from making other moves to make the playoffs? no. Is the bottom six a big part in why they will or wont make the playoffs? no.

And is veteran leadership for absolutely no term commitment really a bad idea?

I mean this whole thing stems from the idea that they could have efficiently spent 13 million dollars in Free agency, an area best known for being an inefficient blender that sinks teams, to sign bottom six players that would have made significant improvements.

Best adams can do is Evan Rodrigues.
- joshs

He already signed

That veteran leadership has never led us to shat, ever! Yet, they’ve collectively collected enough money from us to buy the city of Lockport
- lulags

To be fair I think I've got that in an old glass gallon Frank's jug of just pennies, nickels, and dimes.

Again, most of the one year bottom six options are basically this. They are either defense only, or faceoff guys. Anyone who has even half of the attributes you listed is going to be playing significantly more minutes, making more money and with term.

If I thought his deal was preventing them from making other moves, like in net, id be upset. But it shouldn't
- Michael Ghofrani

Hathaway signed for 2yrs at 2.3m avv, I would take him over both those plugs on are 4th line.

Jost at his $ is fine. The others arent. is that money spent on them on a one year deal preventing them from making other moves to make the playoffs? no. Is the bottom six a big part in why they will or wont make the playoffs? no.

And is veteran leadership for absolutely no term commitment really a bad idea?

I mean this whole thing stems from the idea that they could have efficiently spent 13 million dollars in Free agency, an area best known for being an inefficient blender that sinks teams, to sign bottom six players that would have made significant improvements.
- Michael Ghofrani

For me, it seems that they are almost frozen in fear of stepping out beyond their comfort zone when trading for or signing any players, and falling into only what they're familiar with.

For me, it seems that they are almost frozen in fear of stepping out beyond their comfort zone when trading for or signing any players, and falling into only what they're familiar with.
- kingcong39

My thing is i dont think that many FAs actually will want to sign here on team friendly deals for the bottom six until they get in. The bulk of their work should be through trades.

He already signed
- Buff36

Well now your just trying to hurt me lol

Domi is a Leaf

Maroon traded to Minnesota

My thing is i dont think that many FAs actually will want to sign here on team friendly deals for the bottom six until they get in. The bulk of their work should be through trades.
- Michael Ghofrani

I'm talking about the entire roster, not just the bottom 6 forwards.

My thing is i dont think that many FAs actually will want to sign here on team friendly deals for the bottom six until they get in. The bulk of their work should be through trades.
- Michael Ghofrani

Just wait till we have Lake Erie cruises and then all those free agents are gonna be sorry for not signing here!

I'm talking about the entire roster, not just the bottom 6 forwards.
- kingcong39

Maybe, I think eventually he'll have no choice. Either he's going to do it or they'll have to find someone who will.

Domi is a Leaf

Maroon traded to Minnesota
- Stripes77

Interesting even good teams try to get better.

My thing is i dont think that many FAs actually will want to sign here on team friendly deals for the bottom six until they get in. The bulk of their work should be through trades.
- Michael Ghofrani

Which have been far and few between.

Something has to give I would think.

Unless Calgary and Winnipeg are going to lose everyone for nothing in 12 months which is bad business.

Which have been far and few between.

Something has to give I would think.

Unless Calgary and Winnipeg are going to lose everyone for nothing in 12 months which is bad business.
- Swedish_Jesus

I'm pretty sure Vegas and Florida are very, very happy with the very big trades they've made.

To be fair I think I've got that in an old glass gallon Frank's jug of just pennies, nickels, and dimes.
- Wetbandit1

😂😂😂😂

I'm pretty sure Vegas and Florida are very, very happy with the very big trades they've made.
- Wetbandit1

Think he meant this summer

Think he meant this summer
- Michael Ghofrani

Yep.

Only Dubois so far.

We already have the better version in Cozens signed to an even better contract

Yep.

Only Dubois so far.

We already have the better version in Cozens signed to an even better contract
- Swedish_Jesus

Cgy will trade Hanifin at some point, ditto OTT and Debrincat.

I suspect WPG will keep Hellebuyck for the year though. They can't rebuild, ownership is 100% against that.

Jost at his $ is fine. The others arent. is that money spent on them on a one year deal preventing them from making other moves to make the playoffs? no. Is the bottom six a big part in why they will or wont make the playoffs? no.

And is veteran leadership for absolutely no term commitment really a bad idea?

I mean this whole thing stems from the idea that they could have efficiently spent 13 million dollars in Free agency, an area best known for being an inefficient blender that sinks teams, to sign bottom six players that would have made significant improvements.
- Michael Ghofrani

If this is their budget, it just might.

Cgy will trade Hanifin at some point, ditto OTT and Debrincat.

I suspect WPG will keep Hellebuyck for the year though. They can't rebuild, ownership is 100% against that.
- Michael Ghofrani

This is why the “patience” approach can sometimes backfire

Teams change course all the time for a myriad of reasons.

There’s always 4-5 bigger games everyone expects to move that never actually move. You sometimes are left holding the proverbial bag of poop.

This is why the “patience” approach can sometimes backfire

Teams change course all the time for a myriad of reasons.

There’s always 4-5 bigger games everyone expects to move that never actually move. You sometimes are left holding the proverbial bag of poop.
- sbroads24

Its a risk, and if it backfires its definitely on Adams. But I will begrudgingly wait until September before I quit on them

A lot of missed opportunities. Dedicating 3 of 12 spots to Jost, Okposo, Girgensons without seeing what was available first was a new GM mistake. We owe them nothing. Your job is to improve the team, Period. That’s my opinion.
- lulags

Jost for what his role was last year was good for what he did.

As for okposo ….. and even girgensons. I can’t stand them. (Very well known me here) But they aren’t the problem.

They are on 1 year deal that don’t hurt the team long term.

If you are so wise. Who is playing on the Sabres 4th line? Since you know everything

This is why the “patience” approach can sometimes backfire

Teams change course all the time for a myriad of reasons.

There’s always 4-5 bigger games everyone expects to move that never actually move. You sometimes are left holding the proverbial bag of poop.
- sbroads24

That's the scary part of holding on to these extra players right now.

Domi is a Leaf

Maroon traded to Minnesota
- Stripes77

Where do the leafs get the cap space

Where do the leafs get the cap space
- Sabretooth9

Hopefully they buy out TJ Brodie.