Completely fair. But I just don't blame management for not getting 1 when other teams that need 1 also haven't gotten one. Because there's been no one worth pursuing. Cause there is no market.
- DirtyDan

Could have had Casey Desmith for free.

Man the amount of cop out answers keep piling up.

All some of us heard last season was “wait till next off-season” next off-season they will make the necessary moves.

Their moves to fix the putrid defense and awful goaltending.

35 year old oft injured, out of gas Erik Johnson
Connor Clifton, who is a massive question mark for the top 4.

No goalie moves to speak of.


{waits for who was moved argument}
- ImThatGuy

Wash Rinse Repeat

But who WAS moved, that we missed out on? Karlsson didn't make a lot of sense and Debrincat was going to Detroit or nowhere...did I miss any? Serious question.

We've all agreed we WANTED more, but no one has shown me a deal worth making. The most we can agree on there is maybe swapping Okposo for another 4RW would've been beneficial...it's that slim of pickings.
- QuinnFan

So is the thought process here that “top 5 gm” (pending ™️) needs for others to make moves first before he’s allowed to?

Could have had Casey Desmith for free.
- Hank Balling

So were gunna get our panties in a twist over another Comrie?

Run with the kids rather than trying a backup as a starter. IMO.

So is the thought process here that “top 5 gm” (pending ™️) needs for others to make moves first before he’s allowed to?
- ImThatGuy

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...r-2025-fourth-round-pick/

Had they acquired another forward the posts move to "Well they still have 2 rookie goalies"

They acquire a goalie its "well we need a top 6 forward"

It never ends.

D structure. An actual PK. 2 things that lead to better goaltending #'s. Which should lead to not having 8 game losing streaks. Which should lead to playoffs.

This team can score at will. We saw it last year. Just need to play even a little defense.
- DirtyDan

Then why bring back 2 players that have been apart of that bad PK, and overpay for it.

So is the thought process here that “top 5 gm” (pending ™️) needs for others to make moves first before he’s allowed to?
- ImThatGuy

Yes, it does take two teams to make a trade. Adams cannot force it. I never said anything about him being a top5 GM either.

Or were you looking for him to sign some UFAs? I thought the crop was garbage.

So is the thought process here that “top 5 gm” (pending ™️) needs for others to make moves first before he’s allowed to?
- ImThatGuy

Well that's how the whole league operates almost every offseason?

So were gunna get our panties in a twist over another Comrie?

Run with the kids rather than trying a backup as a starter. IMO.
- DirtyDan

3x as many GP in the NHL (134 to 47) and a .912 career vs an .897

3x as many GP in the NHL (134 to 47) and a .912 career vs an .897
- Hank Balling

Playoffs

Casey DeSmith
Jeff Petry
Tyler Toffoli
Erik Karlsson
Pat Maroon

All players traded who could have been helpful for this team.

Yes, it does take two teams to make a trade. Adams cannot force it. I never said anything about him being a top5 GM either.

Or were you looking for him to sign some UFAs? I thought the crop was garbage.
- QuinnFan

Well then what the Sabres signed is toxic waste.

Playoffs
- Buff36

If they had picked up DeSmith and let him battle UPL in the preseason, I would have respected that. That's like the bare minimum they should have done imo

They could trade that Lyubushkin 4th and Comrie for DeSmith right now btw

Casey DeSmith
Jeff Petry
Tyler Toffoli
Erik Karlsson
Pat Maroon

All players traded who could have been helpful for this team.
- ImThatGuy

Nosek
Oscar Sunvdquist

Casey DeSmith
Jeff Petry
Tyler Toffoli
Erik Karlsson
Pat Maroon

All players traded who could have been helpful for this team.
- ImThatGuy

If they had picked up DeSmith and let him battle UPL in the preseason, I would have respected that. That's like the bare minimum they should have done imo
- Hank Balling

Adams really had the assets that he could have controlled the Offseason, could have made teams hurting cap wise really consider moving a player they probably usually wouldn't. Maybe he overpays but he could afford it if it was a good enough piece that helps now and the future.

Yes, it does take two teams to make a trade. Adams cannot force it. I never said anything about him being a top5 GM either.

Or were you looking for him to sign some UFAs? I thought the crop was garbage.
- QuinnFan

This blog.

“The UFA crop is garbage. Who should they have signed.“

“Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson are great signings”

- DirtyDan

Why would you laugh at Petry, he would probably be are 3rd best Defenseman.

They could trade that Lyubushkin 4th and Comrie for DeSmith right now btw
- Hank Balling

Don't think MTL wants to have to flip Comrie if they already want to flip DeSmith, but I think the 4th should really cover it.

This blog.

“The UFA crop is garbage. Who should they have signed.“

“Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson are great signings”
- ImThatGuy

You guys love making things up. No ones called them great signings. Clifton is a solid addition, just probably not the top 4D everyone was clamoring for. EJ is a brow raiser.

Why would you laugh at Petry, he would probably be are 3rd best Defenseman.
- Buff36

3 laughers for that comment

5 bucks Comrie or Bryson are traded for a 2023 5th round pick

5 bucks Comrie or Bryson are traded for a 2023 5th round pick
- TheSabresTaco

I would like them to at least pretend UPL needs to earn the backup spot in camp first

3 laughers for that comment
- DirtyDan

3/5 laughies!