Michael Pachla: Impressions of, and questions concerning--D, Casey Nelson

Number 1 Nelson fan here

What team will have a better pairing than Dahlin Nelson???

What team will have a better pairing than Dahlin Nelson???
- washedup20

it would be sweet if he could make it to the top pairing...i'm just hoping that he'll end up being a Niklas Hjalmarsson-type second-pairing d-man

He's in a good position as the second-best RD (unless Bogo can regain his form) on this team

it would be sweet if he could make it to the top pairing...i'm just hoping that he'll end up being a Niklas Hjalmarsson-type second-pairing d-man
- Michael Pachla

I see us having 2 Norris trophy candidates for the next decade, and I’m trying to keep my expectations low

I see us having 2 Norris trophy candidates for the next decade, and I’m trying to keep my expectations low
- washedup20

and you're doing a fine job at it

He's in a good position as the second-best RD (unless Bogo can regain his form) on this team
- jcragcrumple

what form was that

proper 100 dollar bill rolling technique?

Here's a good laugh to start your day

15 realistic trade possibilities the Sabres will accept for Dahlin

15 ) Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander, Timothy Liljegren, Frederik Gauthier, 1st Round Pick 2019

14)Dallas Stars: Tyler Seguin, 2nd Round Pick 2018

13)Chicago Blackhawks: Duncan Keith, Vinnie Hinostroza, 1st Round Pick 2018

12)Montreal Canadiens: Max Pacioretty, 1st Round Pick 2018

11)Boston Bruins: Brandon Carlo, Zachary Senyshyn, Jeremy Lauzon, 1st Round Pick 2019

10)New York Islanders: Nick Leddy, Both 2018 1st Round Picks

9)Colorado Avalanche: Tyson Barrie, Tyson Jost, 1st Round Pick 2018

8)Edmonton Oilers: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zack Kassian, 1st Round Pick 2018

7)New Jersey Devils: Nico Hischier, 2nd Round Pick 2019

6)New York Rangers: Filip Chytil, Mats Zuccarello, 1st Round Pick 2018

5)Los Angeles Kings: Drew Doughty (Extension Added)

4)Florida Panthers: Vincent Trocheck, Frank Vatrano, 1st Round Pick 2018 And 2019

3)Pittsburgh Penguins: Kris Letang, Conor Sheary, 1st Round Pick 2019

2)Carolina Hurricanes: Jeff Skinner, 1st Round Pick 2018

1)Ottawa Senators: Erik Karlsson (Extension Added)


https://www.thesportster....their-first-overall-pick/
- gerbe75pts

The Panthers one is probably the best one. Trocheck is the real deal and he's young. Plus 2 (likely) high-ish picks. Unless they somehow get their poop together next year. Plus Vatrano might maybe turn into something. He's young yet too. If they think they're going in the right direction they'd have to add at least another 1st though.

They also have no money, ROR's contract structure is a no go.


Edit: I don't mean cap by the way, I mean the owner is literally too cheap for this deal
- Sabresfan-365

We can easily retain 1.5m

The Panthers one is probably the best one. Trocheck is the real deal and he's young. Plus 2 (likely) high-ish picks. Unless they somehow get their poop together next year. Plus Vatrano might maybe turn into something. He's young yet too. If they think they're going in the right direction they'd have to add at least another 1st though.
- Wetbandit1

Dude, the Panthers had the most points ever by a non-playoff team this season

Their poop is together, except for letting Gallant go the way they did. If they would have kept him, they would have been top of the conference this season.

Those picks would not be high.

They also have no money, ROR's contract structure is a no go.


Edit: I don't mean cap by the way, I mean the owner is literally too cheap for this deal
- Sabresfan-365

How do you know? The dude just bought the team.

Dude, the Panthers had the most points ever by a non-playoff team this season

Their poop is together, except for letting Gallant go the way they did. If they would have kept him, they would have been top of the conference this season.

Those picks would not be high.
- BeadyEyedDouche

they had a 100 point season the year before...they cast tallon aside as well but moved him back into the gm role...

that said, I don't see fla as a good fit for trade

Dude, the Panthers had the most points ever by a non-playoff team this season

Their poop is together, except for letting Gallant go the way they did. If they would have kept him, they would have been top of the conference this season.

Those picks would not be high.
- BeadyEyedDouche

So, read the last sentence. The Hurricanes are always on the cusp too.

they had a 100 point season the year before...they cast tallon aside as well but moved him back into the gm role...

that said, I don't see fla as a good fit for trade
- Michael Pachla

Me neither.

Any talk of trading the #1 pick for anyone other than McDavid is madness. And that scenario itself is madness.

So, read the last sentence. The Hurricanes are always on the cusp too.
- Wetbandit1

The Panthers are going in the right direction.

About 1,800 miles Northeast.

they had a 100 point season the year before...they cast tallon aside as well but moved him back into the gm role...

that said, I don't see fla as a good fit for trade
- Michael Pachla

Neither do I, but if I had to pick one from that bunch that's the one it would be, easily. Trocheck is just hitting his peak. As opposed to Doughty and Karlsson on the downside, and by downside I mean not getting any better and almost 30. Karlsson will be 28 and a half at the start of the season and Doughty 29 in December, and Doughty plays a tough game. Karlsson might play out the contract, but injuries might be starting to catch up to him. I just don't see them as a fit for this Sabres team, for the number 1 pick. I'd still take a run at them in UFA.

The Panthers are going in the right direction.

About 1,800 miles Northeast.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Quebec City is only 1,500 miles.

The Panthers one is probably the best one. Trocheck is the real deal and he's young. Plus 2 (likely) high-ish picks. Unless they somehow get their poop together next year. Plus Vatrano might maybe turn into something. He's young yet too. If they think they're going in the right direction they'd have to add at least another 1st though.
- Wetbandit1

No. To all of them.

(frank) No.

100 times No.

Dahlin is a Sabre

Me neither.

Any talk of trading the #1 pick for anyone other than McDavid is madness. And that scenario itself is madness.
- BeadyEyedDouche

I wasn't even thinking about the #1 when I wrote that either

Neither do I, but if I had to pick one from that bunch that's the one it would be, easily. Trocheck is just hitting his peak. As opposed to Doughty and Karlsson on the downside, and by downside I mean not getting any better and almost 30. Karlsson will be 28 and a half at the start of the season and Doughty 29 in December, and Doughty plays a tough game. Karlsson might play out the contract, but injuries might be starting to catch up to him. I just don't see them as a fit for this Sabres team, for the number 1 pick. I'd still take a run at them in UFA.
- Wetbandit1

like beady said, all talk of a trade outside of mcdavid is madness...

and i'll add, click-bait...or if they're really taking themselves seriously when typing stuff like that, stupidity

like beady said, all talk of a trade outside of mcdavid is madness...

and i'll add, click-bait...or if they're really taking themselves seriously when typing stuff like that, stupidity
- Michael Pachla

Yep.

Like an hour after the lottery I saw a "How the Hurricanes can trade for #1" something to that effect.

What team will have a better pairing than Dahlin Nelson???
- washedup20

de Haan and dahlin

The Panthers one is probably the best one. Trocheck is the real deal and he's young. Plus 2 (likely) high-ish picks. Unless they somehow get their poop together next year. Plus Vatrano might maybe turn into something. He's young yet too. If they think they're going in the right direction they'd have to add at least another 1st though.
- Wetbandit1

The only way I could see it happening was for #2, + + (Hanifin and Skinner?)

I guess that's another way of saying there's no way they're trading the pick. I think Botts takes the easy choice on this one

Move McCabe or Scandella for a LW then sign Perron.

Trade-Eichel-Pominville
Smith-ROR-Reinhart
Perron-Mittelstadt-Okposo
Bailey-Erod-Baptiste

Scandella/McCabe-Risto
Dahlin-Nelson
Guhle/Pilut-Bogo