Dahlin
Healthy McCabe
Goddamn it, Bogo get healthy
Maybe Guhle
Hunwick for depth instead of Falk
Beaulieu not playing

Should be a whole hell of a lot better
- jcragcrumple

Biggest thing for me is a health BOGO. I don't mind him one bit when he is healthy. If we can get him for 60 plus games this year healthy and get average to slightly above average goaltending out of Hutton, this line up should be MILES ahead of last year...as far as Skinner not having a defensive mindset, I could give a frank less, you have to score to win...

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Oh take it easy Fitz I'm just having a little fun. Those rants from the other night were tough on the eyes though.
- TheSabresTaco

Fair enough

Tacos are overrated anyways!
Hahaha

cough cough
- TheSabresTaco

I still can't believe they didn't have to include a 1st in there

I really want this guy inked. Has anyone heard anything as to whether or not there is the intention of signing him long term before the season starts?
- Cup Crazy '07

89 posted a blurb from somewhere a page or so back. They'll talk to him, you're not trading for an asset like that to just have him play here for a year. And you're not having a player waive a NMC for a lack of stability. There's unofficial talks. At least there was, prior to the trade.

Fair enough

Tacos are overrated anyways!
Hahaha
- jdfitz77

Now that's just flat out blasphemy.

89 posted a blurb from somewhere a page or so back. They'll talk to him, you're not trading for an asset like that to just have him play here for a year. And you're not having a player waive a NMC for a lack of stability. There's unofficial talks. At least there was, prior to the trade.
- TheSabresTaco

Give him the Evander Kane deal and move on, after signing Sam that is

89 posted a blurb from somewhere a page or so back. They'll talk to him, you're not trading for an asset like that to just have him play here for a year. And you're not having a player waive a NMC for a lack of stability. There's unofficial talks. At least there was, prior to the trade.
- TheSabresTaco

That's good. The thing that worries me is how little we gave up, and that there were no conditions put on any of the picks (i.e. the 2nd become a 1st if he signs). It makes me think both parties knew he was going to FA either way, so the cost was cheap.

I saw this stat online and it 100 turned my tide on my opinion of Skinner.
- JVince11

My man Jake on the bandwagon

Wooo

Give him the Evander Kane deal and move on, after signing Sam that is
- Stripes77

I'd bet he'll get more on the open market. That said, if he would be good with the O'Reilly deal, it could make that trade a wash.

Meh
He’s ok i guess
I don’t think we’d miss him though
- jdfitz77

I think it would be a good thing to find a guy to replace his abilities at a contract that reflects those abilities.

He's not a black hole like Larsson. He makes players around him better. I think if Pom is here today at 2.5 mil, no one even bats an eye.

My man Jake on the bandwagon

Wooo
- gerbe75pts

Not the Jake you're referring to, but Wise was cut from WJSS

My man Jake on the bandwagon

Wooo
- gerbe75pts

Barring injury, If ECHL doesn't put up 90 points next season, designate for assignment to the ECHL. SD5

Give him the Evander Kane deal and move on, after signing Sam that is
- Stripes77

No problem with that. He's a player that should have no problem maintaining his abilities into his low 30's.

I'd bet he'll get more on the open market. That said, if he would be good with the O'Reilly deal, it could make that trade a wash.
- Cup Crazy '07

Maybe, but looking at the proximity to home (knowing there is no way Toronto can afford him), playing with Jack, having Casey and Dahlin. I think you could get him in the $7million range

I’m still legit smiling ..

It’s crazy to think that we might make another trade Lol 😂

My lines



skinner -eichel - reinhart
Sheary- casey -nylander
Berglund e-rod - Okposo
wilson - Sobotka - Pominville

Not the Jake you're referring to, but Wise was cut from WJSS
- TheSabresTaco

It will give him more motivation to improve his game I’m happy the hawks drafted him best place

I’m still legit smiling ..

It’s crazy to think that we might make another trade Lol 😂

My lines



skinner -eichel - reinhart
Sheary- casey -nylander
Berglund e-rod - Okposo
wilson - Sobotka - Pominville
- gerbe75pts

Maybe, but looking at the proximity to home (knowing there is no way Toronto can afford him), playing with Jack, having Casey and Dahlin. I think you could get him in the $7million range
- Stripes77

7m anything less would be considered a steal

I’m still legit smiling ..

It’s crazy to think that we might make another trade Lol 😂

My lines



skinner -eichel - reinhart
Sheary- casey -nylander
Berglund e-rod - Okposo
wilson - Sobotka - Pominville
- gerbe75pts

Anyone have a guess to what another deal might be?

That's good. The thing that worries me is how little we gave up, and that there were no conditions put on any of the picks (i.e. the 2nd become a 1st if he signs). It makes me think both parties knew he was going to FA either way, so the cost was cheap.
- Cup Crazy '07

Perhaps. But we know the Sabres really liked Cliff.
We also know LW was barren before Sheary, and there are no prospects today with Skinner's ability (Nylander has his talent, not ability)
The Sabres are also not a team in a position to toss assets out the window (these are self proclaimed to be very important to Botts) for just one year of a top player.

It simply does not make sense for this team to acquire this player and not only be unable to re-sign him, but also to choose not to.

- Stripes77

Let’s be positive

My boy has been safe twice In trades I’m hoping he comes to camp with a great attitude And showing hes the best

Anyone have a guess to what another deal might be?
- SDSabre

i’m honestly not sure are we going to be trading for another winger ? That just seems like overkill doesn’t It

Perhaps. But we know the Sabres really liked Cliff.
We also know LW was barren before Sheary, and there are no prospects today with Skinner's ability (Nylander has his talent, not ability)
The Sabres are also not a team in a position to toss assets out the window (these are self proclaimed to be very important to Botts) for just one year of a top player.

It simply does not make sense for this team to acquire this player and not only be unable to re-sign him, but also to choose not to.
- TheSabresTaco

Skinner has a full NMC

Carolina was stuck because he vetoed trades already (allegedly)

Botterill goes I am not giving you a first at all and Carolina has no leverage in that matter.

I think Skinner signs in November

Perhaps. But we know the Sabres really liked Cliff.
We also know LW was barren before Sheary, and there are no prospects today with Skinner's ability (Nylander has his talent, not ability)
The Sabres are also not a team in a position to toss assets out the window (these are self proclaimed to be very important to Botts) for just one year of a top player.

It simply does not make sense for this team to acquire this player and not only be unable to re-sign him, but also to choose not to.
- TheSabresTaco

All signs point to resigning him, but until it's inked idk. Would love to get him on the cheap (under 7) and hopefully KO starts to produce to his salary. We have the room coming off the books, just gotta be smart. Trust the process