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QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Feb 2 @ 9:12 AM ET
An underperforming high draft pick is what's missing in Buffalo?
- washedup20


I think he was a 2nd rounder but if we're going to turn this around, you need to identify guys who are being underutilized or misused on other teams.

He's this year's Sean Durzi, to me. Different position but same team is undervaluing a good player.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 2 @ 9:16 AM ET
It's his main issue, but I think we can stand that on the 3rd line. I'd consider him and Greenway as similar in this department.
- QuinnFan

Actually like to get faster, not slower.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 2 @ 9:19 AM ET
That they don't want to kick in ELCs early? Could be nothing more than that.

However, Kaliyev isn't a prospect, he's been in the league for 3 years now. He just isn't getting the minutes he wants in LA.

- QuinnFan


The ELC has already kicked in with Rosen.

There is no more ELC slide for him.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 2 @ 9:21 AM ET
The ELC has already kicked in with Rosen.

There is no more ELC slide for him.

- kingcong39

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

Feb 2 @ 9:30 AM ET
if the bills free up some cap, and miami is not going to sign Wilkins long term, he is a guy they should try to get
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 2 @ 9:31 AM ET
Yep
- Buff36


If they feel they need to improve by looking outside the organization for a player, that's a positive.

But then the corresponding move is to unload one or more of their prospects, especially if they are bringing in another (Greenway) 4th line player who they want to play higher in the lineup.

Makes little sense with Rosen ready to come up from Rochester.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 2 @ 9:33 AM ET
If they feel they need to improve by looking outside the organization for a player, that's a positive.

But then the corresponding move is to unload one or more of their prospects, especially if they are bringing in another (Greenway) 4th line player who they want to play higher in the lineup.

Makes little sense with Rosen ready to come up from Rochester.

- kingcong39

you know it's going to be jost to get the call up
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 2 @ 9:36 AM ET
If they feel they need to improve by looking outside the organization for a player, that's a positive.

But then the corresponding move is to unload one or more of their prospects, especially if they are bringing in another (Greenway) 4th line player who they want to play higher in the lineup.

Makes little sense with Rosen ready to come up from Rochester.

- kingcong39

Agreed
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 2 @ 9:37 AM ET
you know it's going to be jost to get the call up
- homiedclown

He's hot down there
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 2 @ 10:09 AM ET
you know it's going to be jost to get the call up
- homiedclown


Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 2 @ 10:15 AM ET
https://theathletic.com/5...lls-offseason-salary-cap/
Really good Break Down of how easy it could be for the Bills to actually have some cap space. And I like how he did it without restructuring Diggs and Von.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 2 @ 10:16 AM ET
None of this nonsense can be real, right...?

Why would they not move Zemgus in yet another lost season?

We've heard for years now that Olofsson is on his way out.

>>> Victor Olofsson will likely step into the lineup for now, but he’s living on borrowed time with the Sabres.

>>> If we go by Friedman saying that the Kings are looking for a depth player with an edge, the Sabres don’t have a lot to offer in that regard. Jordan Greenway could be the exact type of player the Kings are looking for, but I don’t see Kevyn Adams moving on from him.

>>> The next logical player that fits the need is Zemgus Girgensons. I don’t think he alone would be enough to acquire Kaliyev and I’m not sure if the Sabres would move him either.

https://fxtwitter.com/CMD...vxLsrzWAklCnb4COTp8w&s=19
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 2 @ 10:19 AM ET
None of this nonsense can be real, right...?

Why would they not move Zemgus in yet another lost season?

We've heard for years now that Olofsson is on his way out.

>>> Victor Olofsson will likely step into the lineup for now, but he’s living on borrowed time with the Sabres.

>>> If we go by Friedman saying that the Kings are looking for a depth player with an edge, the Sabres don’t have a lot to offer in that regard. Jordan Greenway could be the exact type of player the Kings are looking for, but I don’t see Kevyn Adams moving on from him.

>>> The next logical player that fits the need is Zemgus Girgensons. I don’t think he alone would be enough to acquire Kaliyev and I’m not sure if the Sabres would move him either.

https://fxtwitter.com/CMD...vxLsrzWAklCnb4COTp8w&s=19

- kingcong39

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

Feb 2 @ 10:19 AM ET
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 2 @ 10:22 AM ET

- homiedclown

I would move him in the right deal.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Feb 2 @ 10:29 AM ET
Actually like to get faster, not slower.
- Buff36


Fair. Can't always get perfect players though. I'd still take a swing if the price was low.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Feb 2 @ 10:32 AM ET
The ELC has already kicked in with Rosen.

There is no more ELC slide for him.

- kingcong39


So explains for Kulich. Being that Rosen plays wing though, you're right on him. Maybe they don't think he's ready? His production would indicate he deserves the look. I'd do it, just trying to think what their reticence is.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Feb 2 @ 10:36 AM ET
Well, sounds like Guentzel wants out. I'm assuming a package for him would rival Lindholms and he'll probably go to a contender...

But hypothetically, if the Pens were open to swapping him for Mitts+, do you do it?
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 2 @ 10:40 AM ET
Well, sounds like Guentzel wants out. I'm assuming a package for him would rival Lindholms and he'll probably go to a contender...

But hypothetically, if the Pens were open to swapping him for Mitts+, do you do it?

- QuinnFan


He has a M-NTC which would be safe to assume Buffalo is on that list...also he is a UFA at the end of this season while Mitts is an RFA. Is Pitt looking for 0 compete, rely on talent, perimeter players seeking north of $7mm on their next contract?
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Feb 2 @ 10:40 AM ET
So explains for Kulich. Being that Rosen plays wing though, you're right on him. Maybe they don't think he's ready? His production would indicate he deserves the look. I'd do it, just trying to think what their reticence is.
- QuinnFan


He got 7 games and did nothing with it
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 2 @ 10:44 AM ET
He got 7 games and did nothing with it
- DirtyDan

what would eichel do with jost and girgens though?
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 2 @ 10:45 AM ET
He got 7 games and did nothing with it
- DirtyDan



Rosen still needs to adjust to driving on the other side of the road...the driving rules in the US have really held him back....once he learns how to drive on the right side...look out.

It's called potential...and he has it baby!
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 2 @ 10:48 AM ET
what would eichel do with jost and girgens though?
- homiedclown


https://www.cbsnews.com/m...sabres-over-panthers-5-2/
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 2 @ 10:53 AM ET


It's called potential...and she has it baby!

- washedup20

washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 2 @ 10:59 AM ET

- homiedclown



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