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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jan 5 @ 11:02 AM ET
I think Olofsson gets a spot next year, Asplund the following year. Not quite sold on Nylander yet, not quite sure what to make of him. He has spurts of good games then falls asleep.
- mhp

Yeah, I mean it's always possible Nylander or someone is involved in a trade to add the above forwards as well. Who knows.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:05 AM ET
e-rod, sobotka, lockport larry, wilson, girgens

pick 2, let the others go


addition by subtraction
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 5 @ 11:06 AM ET
I would imagine the 13 spots go like this next year

9
23
53
37
72
trade or FA
trade or FA
21 (unless a miracle trade)
22
28
17 (unless a trade)
CJ Smith
Nylander

Also have Asplund and Olofsson trying to get a spot.

I just don't see them here unless maybe 21 is moved out

- sbroads24


I have zero problem with a bottom 4 forwards for the 4th line of Larsson, Zemgus, Wilson, and Erod for next year. That said, one of them will be the odd man out and it might be Zemgus due his prospective pay alone.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jan 5 @ 11:07 AM ET
e-rod, sobotka, lockport larry, wilson, girgens

pick 2, let the others go


addition by subtraction

- homiedclown

If this is for a 4th line role it's clear cut 22,28. I can't believe it either but they've been great defensively and have occasionally chipped in.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 5 @ 11:08 AM ET
He's been inches away from multiple goals and assists in the last few games as well.

It just really amazes me because If I was JB he would have been Rochester bound after the first 10 games. Now he's been one of our better players most nights.

Honestly, I think the Blues end up right on the outside when all is said and done and we get a pick in the 10-15 range. Which is great in this draft.

The trade is a home run. It gives us flexibility and a good playuer who's 21, plus the two picks

- sbroads24



But. But. But berglund isnt playing here anymore.


kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 5 @ 11:08 AM ET
Yeah, always liked him.

A lot of the fancy stat people think he should be a Selke candidate this year too.

- sbroads24


He's tremendous defensively and a point producing machine. He's in the $8M-$9M range.

Can a team have a $27M first line that's signed for more than half a decade?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:08 AM ET
If this is for a 4th line role it's clear cut 22,28. I can't believe it either but they've been great defensively and have occasionally chipped in.
- sbroads24

agreed

ship the others off
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jan 5 @ 11:09 AM ET
I have zero problem with a bottom 4 forwards for the 4th line of Larsson, Zemgus, Wilson, and Erod for next year. That said, one of them will be the odd man out and it might be Zemgus due his prospective pay alone.
- kingcong39

I don't hate either 71 or Wilson, but if both are here I'd be pretty surprised.

The organization and especially PH seems to really like ZG.

kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 5 @ 11:09 AM ET
If this is for a 4th line role it's clear cut 22,28. I can't believe it either but they've been great defensively and have occasionally chipped in.
- sbroads24


Not so sure on Zemgus with what his pay rate might be. When you're mainly a 4th liner, your cap hit really matters, and he's over $1.5M already.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:09 AM ET
Yeah, I mean it's always possible Nylander or someone is involved in a trade to add the above forwards as well. Who knows.
- sbroads24



My guess for the forward group next year

Eichel
Mitts
Skinny
Reinhart
Tage
Sobotka
Sheary
Lockport kid
Girgs
ERod
Wilson
FA (Stone, Nyquist, Silfverberg)
Olofsson/Smith
Osmosis

That's 14 so I have to think a trade is gotta happen at some point. If Okposo and Wilson are still here, it does give Olofsson and Smith more time to develop in Rochester.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 5 @ 11:10 AM ET
I was having such a pleasant morning, too
- jcragcrumple



22 scores tonight

Your evening will be better
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 5 @ 11:10 AM ET
I don't hate either 71 or Wilson, but if both are here I'd be pretty surprised.

The organization and especially PH seems to really like ZG.

- sbroads24


How much are they going to like him in a 4th line role if he asks for $2M?

I could definitely see the 4th line being Larsson, Wilson, and Erod next year. Basically, keep the 3 cheapest guys.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:10 AM ET
My guess for the forward group next year

Eichel
Mitts
Skinny
Reinhart
Tage
Sobotka
Sheary
Lockport kid
Girgs
ERod
Wilson
FA (Stone, Nyquist, Silfverberg)
Olofsson/Smith
Osmosis

That's 14 so I have to think a trade is gotta happen at some point. If Okposo and Wilson are still here, it does give Olofsson and Smith more time to develop in Rochester.

- mhp

expect a center brought in once skinner is signed

mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:10 AM ET
e-rod, sobotka, lockport larry, wilson, girgens

pick 2, let the others go


addition by subtraction

- homiedclown


Larry and the Latvian all star.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:11 AM ET
expect a center brought in once skinner is signed
- homiedclown


trade or FA? Duchene?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:11 AM ET
How much are they going to like him in a 4th line role if he asks for $2M?
- kingcong39

6 mil per year


homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:12 AM ET
trade or FA? Duchene?
- mhp

he likes Hall


no clue if going for a young center with term

I heard once skinner is wrapped up something will be done to address the center position

don't expect duchene
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 5 @ 11:12 AM ET
My guess for the forward group next year

Eichel
Mitts
Skinny
Reinhart
Tage
Sobotka
Sheary
Lockport kid
Girgs
ERod
Wilson
FA (Stone, Nyquist, Silfverberg)
Olofsson/Smith
Osmosis

That's 14 so I have to think a trade is gotta happen at some point. If Okposo and Wilson are still here, it does give Olofsson and Smith more time to develop in Rochester.

- mhp


Stone feels like a pipe dream but he would be a dynamite fit in so many ways.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:13 AM ET
How much are they going to like him in a 4th line role if he asks for $2M?

I could definitely see the 4th line being Larsson, Wilson, and Erod next year. Basically, keep the 3 cheapest guys.

- kingcong39

sheary, sobotka and okposo could be the most expensive 4th line ever
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jan 5 @ 11:14 AM ET
How much are they going to like him in a 4th line role if he asks for $2M?

I could definitely see the 4th line being Larsson, Wilson, and Erod next year. Basically, keep the 3 cheapest guys.

- kingcong39

Honestly not sure. I can see it both ways.

I still hold the belief that Girgs still has a little more value than perceived because he was a former 1st rounder and has had moderate success during a season. Maybe he's part of a package to land a player.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jan 5 @ 11:15 AM ET
he likes Hall


no clue if going for a young center with term

I heard once skinner is wrapped up something will be done to address the center position

don't expect duchene

- homiedclown

Taylor?
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jan 5 @ 11:15 AM ET
e-rod, sobotka, lockport larry, wilson, girgens

pick 2, let the others go


addition by subtraction

- homiedclown



E-Rod
Larry
Girgensons
Wilson
Sobotka (due to his contract)

In that order

Actually I like the top 3 to be my 4th line next season
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 5 @ 11:16 AM ET
he likes Hall

no clue if going for a young center with term

I heard once skinner is wrapped up something will be done to address the center position

don't expect duchene

- homiedclown


Hall..?
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jan 5 @ 11:16 AM ET
The future looks damn good for us.

Ullmark
6K

Dahlin
Pilut
Wristoe
Samuelsson
Borgen
McCabe
Lakksonen

Eichs
Skinny
Reinhart
UFA- big name
Mitts
Tage
Olofsson
Nylander
Smith
Asplund
Davidsson
Pekar
19 or 20 1st rd pick
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jan 5 @ 11:16 AM ET
Stone feels like a pipe dream but he would be a dynamite fit in so many ways.
- kingcong39



I just have a hard time spending that much money on 2 wingers (assuming Skinner stays of course)
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