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MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

May 4 @ 2:04 PM ET
Agreed on the first bolded, i dunno bout that 2nd one.
- Sabresfan-365



Brendan Smith immediately jumps out at me.

I would look at lower level guys like del Zotto, Campbell and daley as well
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 4 @ 2:04 PM ET
he did an alright job this last year.
- Sabre_Tooth

second half of the year says otherwise

he wasn't the same player when he got back from his injury IMO
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 4 @ 2:06 PM ET
Brendan Smith immediately jumps out at me.
- MCGUIZZY


forgot about him. could be... always felt like hes had more success on the third pair, thats part of the reason wings fans became sick of him. Just playing above his abilities.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

May 4 @ 2:07 PM ET
second half of the year says otherwise

he wasn't the same player when he got back from his injury IMO

- homiedclown



Just reminded me of how tone-deaf Bylsma was to his players. on the night McCabe was going to get honored at the rink for "unsung hero," Bylsma benches him

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

May 4 @ 2:08 PM ET
forgot about him. could be... always felt like hes had more success on the third pair, thats part of the reason wings fans became sick of him. Just playing above his abilities.
- Sabresfan-365

he's LD though


but I think I read somewhere Antipin plays RD even though he has left hand shot
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 4 @ 2:09 PM ET
Just reminded me of how tone-deaf Bylsma was to his players. on the night McCabe was going to get honored at the rink for "unsung hero," Bylsma benches him


- jcragcrumple

I wanted disco sucks fired after 1 year


still pissed he hung on an extra week after the season ended
MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

May 4 @ 2:10 PM ET
forgot about him. could be... always felt like hes had more success on the third pair, thats part of the reason wings fans became sick of him. Just playing above his abilities.
- Sabresfan-365



Yea and I would be fine with him in a lower role. I think improving the defense as a whole is much more likely than swinging big for a top pairing guy. If you can add a guy like him in addition to maybe a Del Zotto or Campbell/Daley. Then trade for a guy like Ellis, brodin, Vatanen ect. AND add Guhle and Antipin. I think you have a dramatically improved defense. And I dont think its impossible
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 4 @ 2:10 PM ET
forgot about him. could be... always felt like hes had more success on the third pair, thats part of the reason wings fans became sick of him. Just playing above his abilities.
- Sabresfan-365

I like Del Zotto, plus he is 2 years younger
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

May 4 @ 2:10 PM ET
Yea and I would be fine with him in a lower role. I think improving the defense as a whole is much more likely than swinging big for a top pairing guy. If you can add a guy like him in addition to maybe a Del Zotto or Campbell/Daley. Then trade for a guy like Ellis, brodin, Vatanen ect. AND add Guhle and Antipin. I think you have a dramatically improved defense. And I dont think its impossible
- MCGUIZZY


Very underrated player IMO. I would be thrilled if we got him
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 4 @ 2:12 PM ET
Very underrated player IMO. I would be thrilled if we got him
- jcragcrumple

he will be 34 years old in the fall

Canada Cup
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: “Give me Point, Cirelli and Paul all day against anybody.” Mr. Cooper , ON
Joined: 07.06.2007

May 4 @ 2:13 PM ET
Honestly I would prefer an established GM. Im not saying many are available. But theres something a little scary about a first time GM being put in charge of this franchise in the state its in. We cant afford anymore growing pains at this point..
- MCGUIZZY



Rookie GM and meddlesome owner seems like a dangerous combination.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 4 @ 2:13 PM ET
Yea and I would be fine with him in a lower role. I think improving the defense as a whole is much more likely than swinging big for a top pairing guy. If you can add a guy like him in addition to maybe a Del Zotto or Campbell/Daley. Then trade for a guy like Ellis, brodin, Vatanen ect. AND add Guhle and Antipin. I think you have a dramatically improved defense. And I dont think its impossible
- MCGUIZZY



its not its just a lot for a first off-season. he may elect to sit back and evaluate whats already here.

McCabe-Risto

Smith-Ellis

Guhle-Antipin

Thats a trade, two FA signings and managing to convince two teams to take Bogo and gorges.

Id be really impressed.
MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

May 4 @ 2:14 PM ET
he will be 34 years old in the fall
- homiedclown


I think if you are considering Daley, Campbell, Oduya or even Del Zotto Its for a 1 year deal
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 4 @ 2:15 PM ET
Rookie GM and meddlesome owner seems like a dangerous combination.
- Canada Cup



so is vicodin and booze but hella fun
MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

May 4 @ 2:16 PM ET
its not its just a lot for a first off-season. he may elect to sit back and evaluate whats already here.

McCabe-Risto

Smith-Ellis

Guhle-Antipin

Thats a trade, two FA signings and managing to convince two teams to take Bogo and gorges.

Id be really impressed.

- Sabresfan-365


Well im not exactly counting on Bogo being off this team. If he is here then Guhle can spend time in the AHL. Which I think is a good thing. Then when Bogo inevitably gets injured , we can call up Guhle. Georges you buy out
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

May 4 @ 2:17 PM ET
Again. My main concern is finding a defense via trade and likely free agency as well. We dont need to find a top pairing to improve this defense. there will be plenty of names to be had in the trade market with the expansion draft approaching. and there are some quality names in free agency as well.
- MCGUIZZY

Outside of Brendan Smith, and paying Shatt a ton, not sure FA is a great route for a top 3/4 guy

Edit- Late
Canada Cup
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: “Give me Point, Cirelli and Paul all day against anybody.” Mr. Cooper , ON
Joined: 07.06.2007

May 4 @ 2:19 PM ET
so is vicodin and booze but hella fun
- Sabresfan-365



That should be on the entrance to the team's dressing room
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 4 @ 2:20 PM ET
That should be on the entrance to the team's dressing room
- Canada Cup



it isn't already?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 4 @ 2:20 PM ET
I think if you are considering Daley, Campbell, Oduya or even Del Zotto Its for a 1 year deal
- MCGUIZZY

trade for Hjalmarsson

Hjalmarsson, Risto
McCabe, Antipin
Guhle, Bogo




Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

May 4 @ 2:22 PM ET
That should be on the entrance to the team's dressing room
- Canada Cup


Nembutol numbs it all.

(But I prefer alcohol!)

https://youtu.be/AY5JfQY6BHw?t=2m4s
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 4 @ 2:24 PM ET
trade for Hjalmarsson

Hjalmarsson, Risto
McCabe, Antipin
Guhle, Bogo

- homiedclown



does 8th get you hjalmarsson? serious question, havent seen him play in a long time i dont know if hes still good
MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

May 4 @ 2:25 PM ET
trade for Hjalmarsson

Hjalmarsson, Risto
McCabe, Antipin
Guhle, Bogo

- homiedclown



I Like the idea of adding a quality vet if we are adding in Guhle. Not sure id want to pair him with Bogo
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

May 4 @ 2:25 PM ET
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You just can't fix stupid.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 4 @ 2:26 PM ET
does 8th get you hjalmarsson? serious question, havent seen him play in a long time i dont know if hes still good
- Sabresfan-365



only has 2 years left til ufa


maybe 2 kids and 2 second rd picks?


SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

May 4 @ 2:26 PM ET
trade for Hjalmarsson

Hjalmarsson, Risto
McCabe, Antipin
Guhle, Bogo

- homiedclown

He has a modified No trade
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