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Beezer33
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WNY, NY
Joined: 07.01.2011

Jun 20 @ 11:42 AM ET
Seems GMTM likes Okposo
- SABRES 89


He does. Also anyone have PS4? New version of FIFA and NHL actually might be decent from what I understand
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Jun 20 @ 11:42 AM ET
We need players who either make other players even better or can produce points by themselves without benefiting from a top 5 C in the league. IMO Okposo is not that person. Pass.
- 50GinosIn07


He is a nice player if he is on the second line and is paid like a second liner. Otherwise... pass. Someone will give him first line money.
Beezer33
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WNY, NY
Joined: 07.01.2011

Jun 20 @ 11:44 AM ET
Surprised no one has yet to mention Andrew Ladd on the sabres radar....him over Okposo being an actual top liner..

Vesey and Stammer will control how GMTM rolls out his plan
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jun 20 @ 11:45 AM ET
We need players who either make other players even better or can produce points by themselves without benefiting from a top 5 C in the league. IMO Okposo is not that person. Pass.
- 50GinosIn07



Pass on Okposo. I want better.

Now if we are talking Stafford for Okposo I would be all for that but he is going to get paid.

Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jun 20 @ 11:45 AM ET
Surprised no one has yet to mention Andrew Ladd on the sabres radar....him over Okposo being an actual top liner..

Vesey and Stammer will control how GMTM rolls out his plan

- Beezer33



Ladd and Kane mix like Oil and Water
Cup Crazy '07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Rochester, NY
Joined: 11.29.2006

Jun 20 @ 11:45 AM ET
Surprised no one has yet to mention Andrew Ladd on the sabres radar....him over Okposo being an actual top liner..

Vesey and Stammer will control how GMTM rolls out his plan

- Beezer33


Wasn't Ladd a hater of Kane? I wonder if that would work. Plus, is Ladd a legitimate top 6?
JVince11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Alright Sigfreid, Lets Go Roy... Eye of the freaking Tiger!!!, AK
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jun 20 @ 11:45 AM ET
Ladd and Kane mix like Oil and Water
- Stripes77


BINGO.
50GinosIn07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bylsmania, NY
Joined: 04.05.2015

Jun 20 @ 11:45 AM ET
He is a nice player if he is on the second line and is paid like a second liner. Otherwise... pass. Someone will give him first line money.
- Slump Buster


Also, I really wish Kane would work on his shot during the offseason. He has the power, but awful accuracy. He's so frustrating because he has all the tools to be a premier power forward and simply can't finish enough.
JVince11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Alright Sigfreid, Lets Go Roy... Eye of the freaking Tiger!!!, AK
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jun 20 @ 11:46 AM ET
Surprised no one has yet to mention Andrew Ladd on the sabres radar....him over Okposo being an actual top liner..

Vesey and Stammer will control how GMTM rolls out his plan

- Beezer33


Rather have Eriksson if we are going after an aged winger.


Even Boedker too.
50GinosIn07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bylsmania, NY
Joined: 04.05.2015

Jun 20 @ 11:47 AM ET
Rather have Eriksson if we are going after an aged winger.


Even Boedker too.

- JVince11


Part of me thinks we have yet to see the best of Boedker. Really intriguing option
JVince11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Alright Sigfreid, Lets Go Roy... Eye of the freaking Tiger!!!, AK
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jun 20 @ 11:48 AM ET
Part of me thinks we have yet to see the best of Boedker. Really intriguing option
- 50GinosIn07


He just scores... that is all he does... no defense... no passing. he buries the bisquit.
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 20 @ 11:48 AM ET
Seems GMTM likes Okposo
- SABRES 89

I think the Sabres need to realize the mere fact that they have money, doesn't mean they need to spend it.

If they cannot sign Yandle or Stamkos, they are better off sitting on their space, or trading for Datsyuk's contacts.
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 20 @ 11:49 AM ET
Surprised no one has yet to mention Andrew Ladd on the sabres radar....him over Okposo being an actual top liner..

Vesey and Stammer will control how GMTM rolls out his plan

- Beezer33

Ladd and Kane get along so well....
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jun 20 @ 11:50 AM ET
Seems GMTM likes Okposo
- SABRES 89




Ew
50GinosIn07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bylsmania, NY
Joined: 04.05.2015

Jun 20 @ 11:50 AM ET
I hope he makes some FA moves for the bottom six. I really would love to see Trevor Lewis in a Sabres uniform.
Cup Crazy '07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Rochester, NY
Joined: 11.29.2006

Jun 20 @ 11:50 AM ET
I think the Sabres need to realize the mere fact that they have money, doesn't mean they need to spend it.

If they cannot sign Yandle or Stamkos, they are better off sitting on their space, or trading for Datsyuk's contacts.

- Mentalorgasm5


Good point...Leino anyone?
JVince11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Alright Sigfreid, Lets Go Roy... Eye of the freaking Tiger!!!, AK
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jun 20 @ 11:50 AM ET
I think the Sabres need to realize the mere fact that they have money, doesn't mean they need to spend it.

If they cannot sign Yandle or Stamkos, they are better off sitting on their space, or trading for Datsyuk's contacts.

- Mentalorgasm5


I have no problem with short contracts this year. Always trade-able as well.

Gionta and Franson coming off the books after this season is almost 8M.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 20 @ 11:51 AM ET
Pass on Okposo. I want better.

Now if we are talking Stafford for Okposo I would be all for that but he is going to get paid.

- Stripes77

too slow
injury prone
will probably break down 3 years in

I really hop they don't go after him, as I am sure it will be 6 years
50GinosIn07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bylsmania, NY
Joined: 04.05.2015

Jun 20 @ 11:51 AM ET
Part of me thinks we have yet to see the best of Boedker. Really intriguing option
- 50GinosIn07


Poor mans Hoffman
JVince11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Alright Sigfreid, Lets Go Roy... Eye of the freaking Tiger!!!, AK
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jun 20 @ 11:51 AM ET
How bad would it be if the Lightning trade Stamkos's rights to a team for a 2nd rounder and a top wing prospect skater who is NHL ready like they want...

Then they trade Bishop...

Stamkos resigns with the team with the extra pick and winger.


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

Jun 20 @ 11:52 AM ET
He just scores... that is all he does... no defense... no passing. he buries the bisquit.
- JVince11

never scored 20 in a year

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

Jun 20 @ 11:53 AM ET
How bad would it be if the Lightning trade Stamkos's rights to a team for a 2nd rounder and a top wing prospect skater who is NHL ready like they want...

Then they trade Bishop...

Stamkos resigns with the team with the extra pick and winger.


TROLLLOLOLOLOLOLOL.

- JVince11

he has to waive nmc, so I really doubt he goes back to bolts if moved
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jun 20 @ 11:53 AM ET
Rather have Eriksson if we are going after an aged winger.


Even Boedker too.

- JVince11


I'd be okay with Okposo for 4 years that's about it and nothing more than $5.5 a year since you're getting him for "free". But that's only if you miss out on Stamkos and Yandle.

Eriksson had a very quiet great year in Boston. I would be okay with him but 3-4 years max and nothing more than $6 million. Again not my first option of course.

Stamkos
Yandle
Vesey

those are my top 3 free agents.

If the Sabres miss out on Stamkos I would rather pursue the trade route first than to overpay Okposo or Eriksson
JVince11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Alright Sigfreid, Lets Go Roy... Eye of the freaking Tiger!!!, AK
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jun 20 @ 11:53 AM ET
Poor mans Hoffman
- 50GinosIn07


Isn't Boedker a top 3 fastest skater in the NHL though?? that dudes as WHEELS!!!

Does Hoffman have wheels?
50GinosIn07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bylsmania, NY
Joined: 04.05.2015

Jun 20 @ 11:54 AM ET
We need complimentary players and one big signing. We need to find our Bonino (i.e. - people who play up to/if not better than their contract)
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