Stevie to the Pats...
- Stripes77

Stevie stinks, he's a bum. Guy's head is way to big and he's not that good.

Stevie stinks, he's a bum. Guy's head is way to big and he's not that good.
- SABRES 89

That may be but he has 3 1,000 yard seasons in a row with Ryan Fitzpatrick as his QB...Now change Ryan Fitzpatrick for Tom Brady...

That may be but he has 3 1,000 yard seasons in a row with Ryan Fitzpatrick as his QB...Now change Ryan Fitzpatrick for Tom Brady...
- Stripes77

The Pats can have him, i'll take Watkins and Harvin all day long over him.

The Pats can have him, i'll take Watkins and Harvin all day long over him.
- SABRES 89

Correct, but Harvin has his own issues and has actually never produced the receiving yards Johnson has.

Correct, but Harvin has his own issues and has actually never produced the receiving yards Johnson has.
- sbroads24

I can care less , Stevie is a bum and his bad attitude can go to the Pats. Harvin is a 1 year deal so who cares.

I can care less , Stevie is a bum and his bad attitude can go to the Pats. Harvin is a 1 year deal so who cares.
- SABRES 89

so you do care

That may be but he has 3 1,000 yard seasons in a row with Ryan Fitzpatrick as his QB...Now change Ryan Fitzpatrick for Tom Brady...
- Stripes77

I wonder if the Pats wanted him because he seems to be one of the only receivers that can actually produce against Revis.

so you do care
- IndianaSabresFan

We playing that game again?

Really?
I'd be VERY surprised if Zadorov ends up in Rochester.
Why do u think that?
- jdfitz77

I have a feeling he will be involved in a trade deal.

Too many problems for his young age.

Because he should be there now.

Psysk, McCabe, and Ruhwedel are more polished and have been waiting for a shot.

Zadorov is raw and is immature. I'd be very surprised to see him here and McCabe/Ruhwedel down next year
- sbroads24

I think McCabe still starts down there next year.
Pysyk is up here for sure I'd think. Ruhwedel is 50/50 for me whether or not he will make the Sabres outta camp.
I guess I see what you're saying about Zadorov, but he's also held his own up here for the most part. Seems to me that he can continue to develop up here as well, but they same could've been said for Pysyk this year too

Prob depends on whether or not Murray brings in anothe defenseman or two.
I'd be ok with Strachan coming back as a depth guy as well

I have a feeling he will be involved in a trade deal.

Too many problems for his young age.
- thatsapickle

I could see that as well. I do wonder if Murray still sees him as a core piece going forward?
If not, we will def need to acquire more young talent on defense.
As far as LH shot guys go, it's pretty much him & McCabe.
Ristolainen, Bogosian & Pysyk are all RH, and yes I do think it matters. Most coaches try to play guys on their shooting side as much as possible.
LH defensemen are more prevalent though. Maybe Murray looks to fill that spot with more of a vet presence as well.

I could see Georges traded in the offseason as well

Zadorov will be in Rochester IMO.

Ruhwedel IMO stays, and they might sign a UFA or trade for one.

Our defense is pretty brutal next year unless Risto takes a big step forward
- sbroads24

Bogosian - Martin
Pysyk - Green
Ristolainen - Zadorov/Ruhwedel
Weber

It's not great, but it's a massive improvement over what they have now and it's not like they don't have the money to do the above.

Correct, but Harvin has his own issues and has actually never produced the receiving yards Johnson has.
- sbroads24

Harvin or no Harvin, I never noticed that Stevie Johnson was gone last year. The guy was lighting in a bottle more than anything else. That being said, there's no doubt in my mind that the Patriots can use him effectively.

Bogosian - Martin
Pysyk - Green
Ristolainen - Zadorov/Ruhwedel
Weber

It's not great, but it's a massive improvement over what they have now and it's not like they don't have the money to do the above.
- kingcong39

But is money enough? They'll get paid no matter what as they'll be the best of a less than stellar FA group.

We playing that game again?
- TheSabresTaco

its not a game its life....

ehh.. who really cares just tooling it up

Harvin or no Harvin, I never noticed that Stevie Johnson was gone last year. The guy was lighting in a bottle more than anything else. That being said, there's no doubt in my mind that the Patriots can use him effectively.
- buffalofan19

Tim Tebow is working out with the Eagles.. what is philly doing

Tim Tebow is working out with the Eagles.. what is philly doing
- IndianaSabresFan

Chip Kelly...that's what they're doing.

Chip Kelly...that's what they're doing.
- buffalofan19

My step-brother lives in Philly and says that the people are losing their minds. He's been out here this week and with the recent moves, he is glad he's not in Philly right now.

Bogosian - Martin
Pysyk - Green
Ristolainen - Zadorov/Ruhwedel
Weber

It's not great, but it's a massive improvement over what they have now and it's not like they don't have the money to do the above.
- kingcong39

Is that much better than...
Georges-Bogosian
Zadorov-Ristolainen
Weber-Pysyk
Ruhwedel

I don't think so. Esp since Martin & Green will likely sign deals that are 5+ years.
I wouldn't mind either for 2-3yrs, but idk if I'd want them long term?

But is money enough? They'll get paid no matter what as they'll be the best of a less than stellar FA group.
- Sabresfan-365

Tough to tell.

They could offer as much or more than anyone on a shorter term.

I have a feeling he will be involved in a trade deal.

Too many problems for his young age.
- thatsapickle

I have a feeling he'll be a long time Sabre. His 'problems' have been pretty minor. Good thing Chicago didn't give up on Kane with his early indiscretions.

Is that much better than...
Georges-Bogosian
Zadorov-Ristolainen
Weber-Pysyk
Ruhwedel

I don't think so. Esp since Martin & Green will likely sign deals that are 5+ years.
I wouldn't mind either for 2-3yrs, but idk if I'd want them long term?
- jdfitz77

To me, it is light years better than what you posted. Martin is a massive upgrade over Gorges and Green is an upgrade over any option they currently have on the team for the second pairing.

As you said, if they want 5+ years, no thank you, no way, no how.

To me, it is light years better than what you posted. Martin is a massive upgrade over Gorges and Green is an upgrade over any option they currently have on the team for the second pairing.

As you said, if they want 5+ years, no thank you, no way, no how.
- kingcong39

Which is probably what they'll get, from a team that's probably already been in the playoffs and looking to take the next step. Our best upgrades are probably going to have to come via trade this summer. If they take a big step forward in 2016 then the possibilities in FA become more realistic.

My step-brother lives in Philly and says that the people are losing their minds. He's been out here this week and with the recent moves, he is glad he's not in Philly right now.
- thatsapickle

I can imagine...
In two years they've lost Desean Jackson, Maclin & McCoy...
Those were 3 VERY good offensive players.
And Bradford as their QB?
Kelly must be planning on running a straight up spread offense like he did at Oregon.
Bradford & Murray played in a similar style offense at Oklahoma though, so maybe it will work out. Wonder if they grab Gresham at TE as well?
They need some WR help though.
Kelly is definitely remaking that team, pretty much top to bottom

Stevie stinks, he's a bum. Guy's head is way to big and he's not that good.
- SABRES 89

A great route running slot receiver is Brady's wet dream...