Yeah see above

these questions won't go away.

you'd think they maybe do something with skinner before his contract is up. olofsson is obviously gone. does the greenway role stay or is he swapped out with a skill prospect? Do Krebs and Jost get the boot (someday) for Kozak and Ostlund?

Sabres also like having older vets guiding this team. So maybe you're taking away a bottom 6 and bottom 4 spot from a kid too.
- TheSabresTaco

Conversely, Mittelstadt would be their highest quality NHL asset to move in order to shore up the RHD position long term, and they have a litany of replacement options coming for him.

Would be one of the very few times the Sabres ever sold high on a player.

Projecting out 3 years

Benson-Thompson-Quinn
Savoie-Cozens-Tuch
Rosen-Mittelstadt-Kulich
Peterka-Kozak-Rousek

Skinner? Krebs? Ostlund? Poltapov, Kisakov, Neuchev? 2024 1st round pick?

This team has a Randy Marsh sized log.
- TheSabresTaco

Prediction: Savoie will have been traded within the next 2-3 seasons to help improve an area of need long term.

I mean sure, there's infinite realities.

But not in this one. If his entire season is how he started last season, then I think it's possible. Outside of that, no.
- TheSabresTaco

If Mitts spends the bulk of the season at 3LW, somethings going to have to give.

Can't have Skinner, Tuch, Quinn, JJ, Mitts, and Greenway all back as top 9 wingers.

Conversely, Mittelstadt would be their highest quality NHL asset to move in order to shore up the RHD position long term, and they have a litany of replacement options coming for him.

Would be one of the very few times the Sabres ever sold high on a player.
- kingcong39

Yeah, there's that. Being skill-versatile makes him high value inside and outside the org. I think it would pain them to trade him, especially if he ascends this year.

Brandon Carlo for Casey Mittelstadt could make some sense. Probably not a popular move though.

Also curious what his celery demands are, but you look at all of the ELC that will flood this team down the line, I'm not too sure they will care if he's under 7M. I think he gets a Yanni Gourde contract.
- TheSabresTaco

All those ELC's will help keep the window open longer. Still a lot of pieces to try and fit when 80% of the puzzle pieces are probably filled. They will have there hands full in the next few years.

I touched on this yesterday but it would be an incredible turn of events if Mittelstadt was ever traded before he signs a multi year deal.
- TheSabresTaco

to the Islanders for Pageau


big upgrade on pk and a solid 2 way player

Islanders looking to move him for a younger winger

Casey can play wing

Conversely, Mittelstadt would be their highest quality NHL asset to move in order to shore up the RHD position long term, and they have a litany of replacement options coming for him.

Would be one of the very few times the Sabres ever sold high on a player.
- kingcong39

I can definitely see this happening.

Will come down to his contract demands imo.

All those ELC's will help keep the window open longer. Still a lot of pieces to try and fit when 80% of the puzzle pieces are probably filled. They will have there hands full in the next few years.
- Buff36

Next summer, Rosen, Kulich, Savoie, Ostlund, and Benson should all be fighting for roster spots. You can't say you aren't going to block prospects and have 1 open top 9 spot. Krebs should be fighting for a top 9 spot as well.

They have to do something next summer.

Next summer, Rosen, Kulich, Savoie, Ostlund, and Benson should all be fighting for roster spots. You can't say you aren't going to block prospects and have 1 open top 9 spot. Krebs should be fighting for a top 9 spot as well.

They have to do something next summer.
- Lunaion

flip side

if they finally make the playoffs this season, I doubt we see a 33 percent flip in the top 9 next season

I can definitely see this happening.

Will come down to his contract demands imo.
- Swedish_Jesus

7 years 6 mil per


assuming he has a 60-65 point season

side note

J. D. McKissic is out of football

Next summer, Rosen, Kulich, Savoie, Ostlund, and Benson should all be fighting for roster spots. You can't say you aren't going to block prospects and have 1 open top 9 spot. Krebs should be fighting for a top 9 spot as well.

They have to do something next summer.
- Lunaion

Based on the track record of the current management, you already know how the above is going to go next offseason.

flip side

if they finally make the playoffs this season, I doubt we see a 33 percent flip in the top 9 next season
- homiedclown

Going to look back at this 3 year span and wonder why they were unwilling to spend money or deal prospects to improve.

Based on the track record of the current management, you already know how the above is going to go next offseason.
- kingcong39

Extensions for everyone?

Going to look back at this 3 year span and wonder why they were unwilling to spend money or deal prospects to improve.
- Lunaion

adding greenway shocked me for the top 9

I kind of got it if they let the all star walk and penciled him in for the 4th line

Extensions for everyone?
- Lunaion

Yup, including Casey and Henri.

Next summer, Rosen, Kulich, Savoie, Ostlund, and Benson should all be fighting for roster spots. You can't say you aren't going to block prospects and have 1 open top 9 spot. Krebs should be fighting for a top 9 spot as well.

They have to do something next summer.
- Lunaion

Mitts has to keep growing, he has ended the last few years extremely hot. Disappeared in the first couple months both years though. He needs another Solid year. Krebs I really don't know about, if they think he is no more than a 4C here, then maybe they should move him. They have other less players that can do that. Try and get some Value out of him. Sabres have a lot coming and it's a good problem to have. But you can't slow play them for ever. They will lose value over time if they aren't a piece to your puzzle.

Conversely, Mittelstadt would be their highest quality NHL asset to move in order to shore up the RHD position long term, and they have a litany of replacement options coming for him.

Would be one of the very few times the Sabres ever sold high on a player.
- kingcong39

Mitts success, is donnie the center whisperer related in my opinion.

Sell high candidate for sure.

Mitts has to keep growing, he has ended the last few years extremely hot. Disappeared in the first couple months both years though. He needs another Solid year. Krebs I really don't know about, if they think he is no more than a 4C here, then maybe they should move him. They have other less players that can do that. Try and get some Value out of him. Sabres have a lot coming and it's a good problem to have. But you can't slow play them for ever. They will lose value over time if they aren't a piece to your puzzle.
- Buff36

If they play it poorly, they could sell low on everyone or worse. Bryson looks like the next vanish into obscurity. VO likely walks for nothing.

Mitts has to keep growing, he has ended the last few years extremely hot. Disappeared in the first couple months both years though. .
- Buff36

for 8th overall

he has been a bust so far

If they play it poorly, they could sell low on everyone or worse. Bryson looks like the next vanish into obscurity. VO likely walks for nothing.
- Lunaion

It is stuff that needs to be thoroughly thought about, especially the players drafted higher.

Covfefe! I'm so glad Donnie was there protecting our airports during the Revolutionary War. And MGT is there to protect us from the evil Jewish Space Lasers.

Enjoy your pancakes


- LandlordTom

While Joe takes 3 hr afternoon naps after going to bed at 9:00 pm and waking at 10:00.

I must say that it was corrwct to limit Presidenccy to 2 terms, Obama is really screwing the pooch in his 3rd term.

for 8th overall

he has been a bust so far
- homiedclown

The expectation of all their recent 1st rounders is higher than Mitts, no question there.

I touched on this yesterday but it would be an incredible turn of events if Mittelstadt was ever traded before he signs a multi year deal.
- TheSabresTaco

Why did Adams and company draft 407 centers? Makes absolutely no sense.
Jost and Krebs are keepers too now I suppose.
(Not directed at you)

for 8th overall

he has been a bust so far
- homiedclown

Definitely been disappointing. Be Nice to see him put a whole year together