I don't think they have the right guys to pull it off, but if they can't make any moves, they'll get stuck doing something odd.
- Lunaion

Dahlin and jokiharju had surprisingly good on ice numbers together. Only issue was the XGF was much higher than the actual. Could just be bad on ice luck/opp team save percentage.

Then you'd put Power with Clifton and Samuelsson with Johnson. Or swap them around if need be.

One of the major issues last year was how heavily the top 4 was leaned on, mostly cause the 3rd pair couldnt be trusted to play any minutes when the game was close.

Dahlin and jokiharju had surprisingly good on ice numbers together. Only issue was the XGF was much higher than the actual. Could just be bad on ice luck/opp team save percentage.

Then you'd put Power with Clifton and Samuelsson with Johnson. Or swap them around if need be.

One of the major issues last year was how heavily the top 4 was leaned on, mostly cause the 3rd pair couldnt be trusted to play any minutes when the game was close.
- Michael Ghofrani

Bumping Joker up in the lineup and Samuelsson way down would be something.

Still wonder who calls the shots and why.

Bumping Joker up in the lineup and Samuelsson way down would be something.

Still wonder who calls the shots and why.
- Lunaion

Oh I dont know if theyll actually do that, its just something im speculating based on their moves.

I suspected this even back when they were trying for chychrun but they clearly care about the L/R split more than they led on.

They may still leave the top pair in tact.

It’s broken. Why’s the site broken

Oh I dont know if theyll actually do that, its just something im speculating based on their moves.

I suspected this even back when they were trying for chychrun but they clearly care about the L/R split more than they led on.

They may still leave the top pair in tact.
- Michael Ghofrani

2 weeks later, with no moves, I'm more confused by them than ever.

I don't know what they actually believe, but pairing 2 R shots has always been a bridge too far to me. They rarely have any experience playing their off-side. But here we are, with 4 3rd pair quality RD.

2 weeks later, with no moves, I'm more confused by them than ever.

I don't know what they actually believe, but pairing 2 R shots has always been a bridge too far to me. They rarely have any experience playing their off-side. But here we are, with 4 3rd pair quality RD.
- Lunaion

Which two righties are being paired together? 26-10, 25-75, 23-whatever EJ wears.

alternate: 26-23, 25-75, stillman-joker/johnson. The two righties wont play together

Which two righties are being paired together? 26-10, 25-75, 23-whatever EJ wears.
- Michael Ghofrani

Let's assume they don't make that major change.

Dahlin- Samuelsson
Power-Clifton
3 R shots
Stillman

It’s broken. Why’s the site broken
- Gr8daygo

Same reason the rum is gone...

"The Arizona Coyotes have placed forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract, just 12 days after signing him as a free agent.

An NHL source told ESPN that the Coyotes discovered an "off-ice situation" impacting Galchenyuk that was previously unknown to the team. The NHLPA said it is reviewing the decision on the behalf of Galchenyuk, who will become an unrestricted free agent again."

https://www.espn.com/nhl/...-alex-galchenyuk-contract

Let's assume they don't make that major change.

Dahlin- Samuelsson
Power-Clifton
3 R shots
Stillman
- Lunaion

I think lyubushkin is more or less done here. Stillman would likely draw in as the LHD and theyd rotate jokiharju and Johnson.

But thats also why my assumption is they do a full L/R split for each pair.

I think lyubushkin is more or less done here. Stillman would likely draw in as the LHD and theyd rotate jokiharju and Johnson.

But thats also why my assumption is they do a full L/R split for each pair.
- Michael Ghofrani

I don't think that's how it will play out.

Stillman played like 9 minutes a night. Jokiharju played 20 and Johnson cost them 3 mil.

Stillman will be the 7/8 guy IMO

I think lyubushkin is more or less done here. Stillman would likely draw in as the LHD and theyd rotate jokiharju and Johnson.

But thats also why my assumption is they do a full L/R split for each pair.
- Michael Ghofrani

Hilarious that we're this late in the offseason and give away Joker vs Joker 1st pair is a real conversation.

I don't think that's how it will play out.

Stillman played like 9 minutes a night. Jokiharju played 20 and Johnson cost them 3 mil.

Stillman will be the 7/8 guy IMO
- sbroads24

I dont think its a likely scenario either, I just think its more likely than Johnson and Jokiharju being the R/R third pair.

Hilarious that we're this late in the offseason and give away Joker vs Joker 1st pair is a real conversation.
- Lunaion

I dont want to make excuses for them, but I cant call it late in the off season. 26 teams have been largely asleep. 90% of the trade board hasnt moved.

Id bet anything Jokiharju has legit trade value though, he won't be a give away. Thats Lyubushkin

2 weeks later, with no moves, I'm more confused by them than ever.

I don't know what they actually believe, but pairing 2 R shots has always been a bridge too far to me. They rarely have any experience playing their off-side. But here we are, with 4 3rd pair quality RD.
- Lunaion

What's confusing?

Did you really think our conservative management group was gonna go out and buy top free agents?

You know this group, you're smart enough to see some huge splash in july ?

They upgraded spots 4 and 5 on defense. Good moves imo. Slide joker to a bottom pair and they improved the 6 spot too.

Top 3 were set , now the bottom 7 are set.

What's confusing?

Did you really think our conservative management group was gonna go out and buy top free agents?

You know this group, you're smart enough to see some huge splash in july ?

They upgraded spots 4 and 5 on defense. Good moves imo. Slide joker to a bottom pair and they improved the 6 spot too.

Top 3 were set , now the bottom 7 are set.
- Boss34

That they overloaded NHL and AHL D + G and haven't followed up by moving anyone out and what they have doesn't really fit together well.

What's confusing?

Did you really think our conservative management group was gonna go out and buy top free agents?

You know this group, you're smart enough to see some huge splash in july ?

They upgraded spots 4 and 5 on defense. Good moves imo. Slide joker to a bottom pair and they improved the 6 spot too.

Top 3 were set , now the bottom 7 are set.
- Boss34

If they go lefty - righty on the defense pairs, one of the top 3 you mentioned will be on the third pair.

That they overloaded NHL and AHL D + G and haven't followed up by moving anyone out and what they have doesn't really fit together well.
- Lunaion

Be funny if Adams has to use a asset to trade a contract.

That they overloaded NHL and AHL D + G and haven't followed up by moving anyone out and what they have doesn't really fit together well.
- Lunaion

It's only July though, and the puck doesnt drop until october 12th.

You really think Adam's doesnt have a plan?

Fortunately the Sabres have all of the important spots already filled. First and second line centers , 2 1oa defenseman.

This team is set , just needs to tweak the lineup.

Be funny if Adams has to use a asset to trade a contract.
- Buff36

If they won't eat any salary, they just might have to give up an asset.

However I do think a lot of the league is in a holding pattern awaiting the Hockey Canada investigation. Only because of some of the names on that team. Carter Hart for one.

Be funny if Adams has to use a asset to trade a contract.
- Buff36

If you were gm, this certainly wouldn't have happened.

Hilarious btw

It's only July though, and the puck doesnt drop until october 12th.

You really think Adam's doesnt have a plan?

Fortunately the Sabres have all of the important spots already filled. First and second line centers , 2 1oa defenseman.

This team is set , just needs to tweak the lineup.
- Boss34

I think a lot of things have fallen through, again.

I think a lot of things have fallen through, again.
- Lunaion

Really only one.

It's only July though, and the puck doesnt drop until october 12th.

You really think Adam's doesnt have a plan?

Fortunately the Sabres have all of the important spots already filled. First and second line centers , 2 1oa defenseman.

This team is set , just needs to tweak the lineup.
- Boss34

His plan is to set the lowest expectations possible that way rubes don't care when he barely clears them

If you were gm, this certainly wouldn't have happened.

Hilarious btw
- Boss34

Well I am not a GM. But with what and where the Sabres started this off-season I would hope I wasn't in that position this early in the off-season. Especially with as hard it is to make moves this year.