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Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jul 4 @ 9:53 PM ET


Who was the bigger disappointment last season, NJ or Buffalo?

- Lunaion
Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 4 @ 10:18 PM ET
Who was the bigger disappointment last season, NJ or Buffalo?
- Lunaion


Probably NJ

Who’s a better coach , Lindy or Donnie ?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 4 @ 10:33 PM ET
Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.

- Mentalorgasm5

homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 4 @ 10:33 PM ET
Probably NJ

Who’s a better coach , Lindy or Donnie ?

- Boss34


and Lindy was their coach
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 4 @ 10:48 PM ET
we have no RDs

Adam Boqvist is a free agent

why have we not signed him
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 4 @ 10:58 PM ET
justin schultz at 2.5 per or joker at 3.8 per?
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 4 @ 11:04 PM ET
we have no RDs

Adam Boqvist is a free agent

why have we not signed him

- homiedclown


Not PWWTBH
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jul 4 @ 11:25 PM ET
we have no RDs

Adam Boqvist is a free agent

why have we not signed him

- homiedclown



Scraping the bottom of the barrel there
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jul 5 @ 6:39 AM ET
Just catching up on recent events..or better said, no events.

To me the biggest hole remaining in the lineup is 3C. It would be great to find a guy for 2 seasons to let Helenius and Ostlund ripen/over ripen in the A. There are several teams with a backlog of C's that should be targeted.

Realisticaly speaking, I doubt anything happend until we'll, we'll into the season unless a GM calls Kevyn seeking to trade one of theirs out.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:14 AM ET
Who takes the important Faceoffs, Lafferty sucks on the Dot. Might not be the best fit, but I would see about JGP. He is really good on the dot and can add 40-45pts and he's physical and can dish the puck a bit.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:16 AM ET
Scraping the bottom of the barrel there
- Powerslave

Scraping, that was 2 years ago. Adams is knawing on that Barrel at this point
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:23 AM ET
Adams and his "Hope And Prayers" Plan.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:42 AM ET
https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/5368533
Little fun before it goes away.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jul 5 @ 7:47 AM ET
Who takes the important Faceoffs, Lafferty sucks on the Dot. Might not be the best fit, but I would see about JGP. He is really good on the dot and can add 40-45pts and he's physical and can dish the puck a bit.
- Buff36


I would too, he's my top realistic target.
I saw you post about Drury a day or so ago, and I had the same thought after watching him in PO's. They are one of the teams I was referring to with a backlog of C's.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:50 AM ET
I would too, he's my top realistic target.
I saw you post about Drury a day or so ago, and I had the same thought after watching him in PO's. They are one of the teams I was referring to with a backlog of C's.

- IonSabres

JGP
Colton
Drury
They would be my Targets, unfortunately 2 have clauses.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 7:51 AM ET
I would too, he's my top realistic target.
I saw you post about Drury a day or so ago, and I had the same thought after watching him in PO's. They are one of the teams I was referring to with a backlog of C's.

- IonSabres

Agree, there's still players available that could help the Sabres. Adams just SUCKS
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 5 @ 8:11 AM ET
oh my


"By the way, I'm proud to be, as I said, the first vice president, first black woman... to serve with a black president."


https://www.msn.com/en-us...4398a7004d1fb4a751b5&ei=6
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Jul 5 @ 8:21 AM ET
oh my


"By the way, I'm proud to be, as I said, the first vice president, first black woman... to serve with a black president."


https://www.msn.com/en-us...4398a7004d1fb4a751b5&ei=6

- homiedclown

Cheap fake!
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 8:30 AM ET
oh my


"By the way, I'm proud to be, as I said, the first vice president, first black woman... to serve with a black president."


https://www.msn.com/en-us...4398a7004d1fb4a751b5&ei=6

- homiedclown

Just A Girl Is This World, Trying To Get Along
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Jul 5 @ 8:54 AM ET
Just A Girl Is This World, Trying To Get Along
- Buff36

Yeah girl, I'm out here in these streets
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 9:03 AM ET
Yeah girl, I'm out here in these streets
- TheHank

On my Knees Down Pennsylvania Ave.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 5 @ 9:19 AM ET
https://www.prohockeyrumo...v-seeking-nhl-return.html
Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look 👀 at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

Jul 5 @ 9:51 AM ET
Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.

- Mentalorgasm5

Thank you for this
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Jul 5 @ 10:14 AM ET
On my Knees Down Pennsylvania Ave.
- Buff36

😆 heels up!
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jul 5 @ 10:43 AM ET
Agree, there's still players available that could help the Sabres. Adams just SUCKS
- Buff36


You know they are going with Krebs. It's kind of crazy, but they are.
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