- washedup20

In all fairness, Kulich, Ostlund and Wahlberg all still look like sure fire NHL centermen. Where they'll rise to, at this point, is the only question. Personally, I think Kulich is ready, but he did wax and wane this year, so I get why they're trying to give him more time. Still very young.

Very true, but only temporarily. We basically need a 3C for a year.
- QuinnFan

It's why I think they really want a 4C, who fills out their needs better. If the Knights want to shed some $, not so sure it's not Nick Roy who interests them.

Fair enough. I can see Karlsson and Schmaltz there, but not sure Jenner has that much left in the tank. Cates just had a pretty rough year I know. If it's straight up, I think we have to shoot for the higher ones on that list is all.
- QuinnFan

I like Cates but I agree there's a production split between guys like Karlsson and Schmaltz and a guy like Cates.

I still want Cates but without 11OA. Probably Bennett too. I'll accept that edit.

that’s about all they do there

they have extremely poor management

no movies play there except maybe a big disney release once or twice a year

unfortunate, personally, I would go there all the time if they played even some new releases
- Jet Jaguar BD

it's a beautiful place, they really should be using it more.

He also wasn't a 3C the bulk of the season, so a big part is where you see him fitting in.
- Lunaion

Trading away a player at their near peak of their value is something good teams do.

Overpaying for a player is what teams like the Sabres do.

In all fairness, Kulich, Ostlund and Wahlberg all still look like sure fire NHL centermen. Where they'll rise to, at this point, is the only question. Personally, I think Kulich is ready, but he did wax and wane this year, so I get why they're trying to give him more time. Still very young.
- QuinnFan

What makes you think Kulich is a sure fire NHL Center?

Trading away a player at their near peak of their value is something good teams do.

Overpaying for a player is what teams like the Sabres do.
- kingcong39

That's one thing I can't hang on KA yet. Let's see what some pressure does to him. Donnie and Forton won over analytics a few times, who knows how it changes with Lindy potentially dominating the room.

Go get Chandler Stephenson and build 3 lines out from there. Bring in Yakov Trenin for some Needed grit and Hakanpaa to your Defense.

I just did the simulator:

1) San Jose
2) Anaheim (+1)
3) Minnesota (+10)
4) Chicago (-2)
5) Columbus (-1)
6) Montreal (-1)
7) Utah (-1)
8) Ottawa (-1)
9) Seattle (-1)
10) Calgary (-1)
11) New Jersey (-1)
12) Buffalo (-1)

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl

What makes you think Kulich is a sure fire NHL Center?
- kingcong39

Watching him for the past couple years has really made me a believer. Skating has gotten better, his shot is high end for the NHL already and he's got GREAT puck retrieval skills. He needs to get stronger and play a little lower in the d-zone, which are both correctable issues.

I think Rosen took a bigger step this year as he was able to stay healthy, but Jiri has more inherent talent.

I like Cates but I agree there's a production split between guys like Karlsson and Schmaltz and a guy like Cates.

I still want Cates but without 11OA. Probably Bennett too. I'll accept that edit.
- TheSabresTaco

Exactly. Just a bit of range there.

Go get Chandler Stephenson and build 3 lines out from there. Bring in Yakov Trenin for some Needed grit and Hakanpaa to your Defense.
- Buff36

Word is he's after a top 6 F and 3C?

Go get Chandler Stephenson and build 3 lines out from there. Bring in Yakov Trenin for some Needed grit and Hakanpaa to your Defense.
- Buff36

^^

Still think he's one of the best names that has been brought up all offseason. He's the perfect guy IMO. Lundell is very intriguing as well, but cost might be alarming.

I just did the simulator:

1) San Jose
2) Anaheim (+1)
3) Minnesota (+10)
4) Chicago (-2)
5) Columbus (-1)
6) Montreal (-1)
7) Utah (-1)
8) Ottawa (-1)
9) Seattle (-1)
10) Calgary (-1)
11) New Jersey (-1)
12) Buffalo (-1)

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl
- washedup20

DO IT AGAIN!

Another option I heard, that I liked, but is probably not getting traded in division:

Shane Pinto

^^

Still think he's one of the best names that has been brought up all offseason. He's the perfect guy IMO. Lundell is very intriguing as well, but cost might be alarming.
- QuinnFan

He would be a slight upgrade to what Marcus Johansson did in Buffalo, IMO.

DO IT AGAIN!
- QuinnFan

1) Utah (+5)
2) Chicago
3) San Jose (-2)
4) Anaheim (-1)
5) Columbus (-1)
6) Montreal (-1)
7) Ottawa
8) Seattle
9) Calgary
10) New Jersey
11) Buffalo
12) Philly

Maybe Matt Duchene says yes this time with Lindy here

He would be a slight upgrade to what Marcus Johansson did in Buffalo, IMO.
- washedup20

Yeah I don't trust the production either. Especially since hes going to get 6+ millions

1) Utah (+5)
2) Chicago
3) San Jose (-2)
4) Anaheim (-1)
5) Columbus (-1)
6) Montreal (-1)
7) Ottawa
8) Seattle
9) Calgary
10) New Jersey
11) Buffalo
12) Philly
- washedup20

Better. I've told Gary, I won't move back, so when you're rigging the results make sure to put us at 11 or lower.

He would be a slight upgrade to what Marcus Johansson did in Buffalo, IMO.
- washedup20

Stephenson > MoJo but Lundell, who knows, maybe. That's why the cost would probably undo that particular opportunity. Florida would want a haul I'd imagine.

Maybe Matt Duchene says yes this time with Lindy here
- Buff36

All for adding a UFA so we can keep assets. We will not be hating ourselves for holding onto promising prospects if we can round out the team through other avenues besides trade.

it's a beautiful place, they really should be using it more.
- TheSabresTaco

You could say that about the entire town

Fat (frank) mayor hired all his buddies after getting elected, gave them all raises, wants to have citizen patrol for people with conceal carry license and he has a gagging order on the press in town.

This town is overrun with beta male land owners who keeps the jobs out and the pay low for the thousands of service jobs they fight over.

The most gaslighted and groomed women I have ever met, they get slut shamed for leaving their high school boyfriends as if two guys is somehow the difference between Virgin Mary and Belladonna.

Ugliest, dumbest, most uninteresting men I have ever met in my life, too. You almost feel bad for their women, but they don’t want it to be better, Paul bought a house.

Stephenson > MoJo but Lundell, who knows, maybe. That's why the cost would probably undo that particular opportunity. Florida would want a haul I'd imagine.
- QuinnFan

Lundell is a great target. Bit of a down year, going to cost some $ + they don't have $. Trade cost shouldn't be crazy. Fits the Sabres needs extremely well + has team control. He'd be high on my list.

Ben Mathewson
@Ben_Mathewson
I'm having thoughts about a Tavares trade to Buffalo this summer.

https://twitter.com/Ben_M...tatus/1787892307309531567

1 year left at $11mil. Actual salary $7mil