https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/hamilton-are-just-goals-enough-to-keep-victor-olofsson
Basically what everyone sees except the for the few!
- Buff36

The only question that matters is if Adams had Olofsson over for dinner, as we now know that is the indicator of how much a team likes a player...

The only question that matters is if Adams had Olofsson over for dinner, as we now know that is the indicator of how much a team likes a player...
- kingcong39

Backyard Barbecues at the Adams residence. Could make or break your Career!!

Out on bail, fresh outta jail, California dreamin

Hey, where's Washed up been!?

Backyard Barbecues at the Adams residence. Could make or break your Career!!
- Buff36

Lot of pressure. What do you bring when they GM gave you 9.5m?

Lot of pressure. What do you bring when they GM gave you 9.5m?
- Lunaion

Guess those Swedish Meatballs better be on Point!

Backyard Barbecues at the Adams residence. Could make or break your Career!!
- Buff36

KA is loyal to a fault. The UPL dinner date thing is interesting and strange. If he really thinks Levi/UPL will work I would hope he's shopping for a true 3/4 RHD. You trade for a Tanev type or take a risk on a Dumba type and this d looks a hell of a lot better.

Dahlin/Sammie
Power/Tanev or Dumba
Clifton/Johnson/Stillman/Boosh

Trade Joker/demote Bryson

This looks really good and makes are goalies that much better. Would still love to see Tatar signed for one year - won't hold back the prospects and then you trade Oloffson for whatever you can, even if you have to retain $$

KA is loyal to a fault. The UPL dinner date thing is interesting and strange. If he really thinks Levi/UPL will work I would hope he's shopping for a true 3/4 RHD. You trade for a Tanev type or take a risk on a Dumba type and this d looks a hell of a lot better.

Dahlin/Sammie
Power/Tanev or Dumba
Clifton/Johnson/Stillman/Boosh

Trade Joker/demote Bryson

This looks really good and makes are goalies that much better. Would still love to see Tatar signed for one year - won't hold back the prospects and then you trade Oloffson for whatever you can, even if you have to retain $$
- turbo044

Hard to retain at this point with who he signed and especially if you bring in Dumba or Tanev. Adams really left himself No wiggle room for FA or trades at this point. Especially with the landscape of the NHL this off-season.

And we appreciate that. Sorry, wasn't trying to pick on you about it. Just thought it was chuckle worthy.
- QuinnFan

The Ukko Pekka Backers bar?

KA is loyal to a fault. The UPL dinner date thing is interesting and strange. If he really thinks Levi/UPL will work I would hope he's shopping for a true 3/4 RHD. You trade for a Tanev type or take a risk on a Dumba type and this d looks a hell of a lot better.

Dahlin/Sammie
Power/Tanev or Dumba
Clifton/Johnson/Stillman/Boosh

Trade Joker/demote Bryson

This looks really good and makes are goalies that much better. Would still love to see Tatar signed for one year - won't hold back the prospects and then you trade Oloffson for whatever you can, even if you have to retain $$
- turbo044

Is dumba better than Clifton?

Hard to retain at this point with who he signed and especially if you bring in Dumba or Tanev. Adams really left himself No wiggle room for FA or trades at this point. Especially with the landscape of the NHL this off-season.
- Buff36

Today is going to be a good day

KA is loyal to a fault. The UPL dinner date thing is interesting and strange. If he really thinks Levi/UPL will work I would hope he's shopping for a true 3/4 RHD. You trade for a Tanev type or take a risk on a Dumba type and this d looks a hell of a lot better.

Dahlin/Sammie
Power/Tanev or Dumba
Clifton/Johnson/Stillman/Boosh

Trade Joker/demote Bryson

This looks really good and makes are goalies that much better. Would still love to see Tatar signed for one year - won't hold back the prospects and then you trade Oloffson for whatever you can, even if you have to retain $$
- turbo044

You just outlined 3-4 trades and possibly a UFA. That's a lot to ask, at this point.

Is dumba better than Clifton?
- IndianaSabresFan

Very Good question, don't know. I'd say higher ceiling, lower floor. I know Tanev is better, even if he's 6 years older.

You just outlined 3-4 trades and possibly a UFA. That's a lot to ask, at this point.
- Lunaion

Yep - I'd take one of them at this point. KA is playing a dangerous game if he starts the season with this roster.

Yep - I'd take one of them at this point. KA is playing a dangerous game if he starts the season with this roster.
- turbo044

Sure is. If the one move is to dump a D, I won't be happy.

Yep - I'd take one of them at this point. KA is playing a dangerous game if he starts the season with this roster.
- turbo044

in his press conference, KA said he was negotiating with 3 UFA forwards and got close with one of them. That leads me to believe, he's not satisfied with his forward group and may still try to sign one (Tatar/Tarasenko) or trade for one (who knows), while unloading Oloffson. I think he's done bringing in dmen though he may trade on (Joker/Boosh) and will certainly send Bryson to Rochester. I don't think he every intended on trading for or signing a goalie. His love for UPL is scary. He'll send Comrie to Rochester

in his press conference, KA said he was negotiating with 3 UFA forwards and got close with one of them. That leads me to believe, he's not satisfied with his forward group and may still try to sign one (Tatar/Tarasenko) or trade for one (who knows), while unloading Oloffson. I think he's done bringing in dmen though he may trade on (Joker/Boosh) and will certainly send Bryson to Rochester. I don't think he every intended on trading for or signing a goalie. His love for UPL is scary. He'll send Comrie to Rochester
- turbo044

Its more that there were some specific players they were interested in because of their upside.

They're pretty hot to find their own version of verhaege. They were probably interested in Sprong.

Sure is. If the one move is to dump a D, I won't be happy.
- Lunaion

Agreed; 2 guaranteed moves are sending Bryson and Comrie to Rochester. That would still leave 2 too many Dmen on the roster. Bryson going to Rochester eliminates 1.

The Ukko Pekka Backers bar?
- Hank Balling

*Formerly The Jack Quinn Backers Bar

There are a lot more angry drunks inside now, but the decor is the same.

Its more that there were some specific players they were interested in because of their upside.

They're pretty hot to find their own version of verhaege. They were probably interested in Sprong.
- Michael Ghofrani

Sprong would have made sense.

What would you be willing to give up for Keller, Michael?

Is a 1st, Savoie, Rosen, Oloffson and Joker (to even out $$ a bit) and a couple of 2nd tier prospect like Nadeau and one of the 2nd/3rd round defenseman too much/not enough?

Has there even been rumblings that Arizona would listen to offers. A line of Cozens, Keller and JJ (or Casey) would be pretty awesome

in his press conference, KA said he was negotiating with 3 UFA forwards and got close with one of them. That leads me to believe, he's not satisfied with his forward group and may still try to sign one (Tatar/Tarasenko) or trade for one (who knows), while unloading Oloffson. I think he's done bringing in dmen though he may trade on (Joker/Boosh) and will certainly send Bryson to Rochester. I don't think he every intended on trading for or signing a goalie. His love for UPL is scary. He'll send Comrie to Rochester
- turbo044

I think it's possible/likely that he settled for Jost after failing to land another F.

I don't get Tokarski + Cooley if you are planning to waive a G. Kind of expect 3G atm. Would put some pressure on to move a D.

https://thehockeywriters....-playoff-drought-2023-24/

Sprong would have made sense.

What would you be willing to give up for Keller, Michael?

Is a 1st, Savoie, Rosen, Oloffson and Joker (to even out $$ a bit) and a couple of 2nd tier prospect like Nadeau and one of the 2nd/3rd round defenseman too much/not enough?

Has there even been rumblings that Arizona would listen to offers. A line of Cozens, Keller and JJ (or Casey) would be pretty awesome
- turbo044

I think he's off the table now but someone told me they wanted 13th, peterka and another piece in the lead up to the draft.

Knowing that pick was Benson, probably dont wanna do that unless you're really certain about his shooting talent.

It's hard to know without knowing what the peanut offers are right now versus the apple offers later

Side note - Halak and Elliott both had terrific numbers the year the Blues traded for Miller.

.922 and .917
- Hank Balling

They didn’t need Miller imo.

in his press conference, KA said he was negotiating with 3 UFA forwards and got close with one of them. That leads me to believe, he's not satisfied with his forward group and may still try to sign one (Tatar/Tarasenko) or trade for one (who knows), while unloading Oloffson. I think he's done bringing in dmen though he may trade on (Joker/Boosh) and will certainly send Bryson to Rochester. I don't think he every intended on trading for or signing a goalie. His love for UPL is scary. He'll send Comrie to Rochester
- turbo044

probably asked Bertuzzi if he would play for 1 year at 3 mil
Zucker if he wanted a 1 year deal at 2.5 mil
and Kane if he wanted to come here for 3.5 mil on a 1 year deal

Hard to retain at this point with who he signed and especially if you bring in Dumba or Tanev. Adams really left himself No wiggle room for FA or trades at this point. Especially with the landscape of the NHL this off-season.
- Buff36

$6M in cap space right now, but it is really less as they have $3.6M estimated in performance bonuses from players like Power and Levi, so it's basically money in, money out now for any moves they make.