Not with this roster. no freaking way. 50 pts tops
- hehateme

Again he’s on pace for a tad more than 51 now and was on pace for 58/59ish on a full 82.

70 pts! No way he puts up that many points with this current roster. i agree with Homie, he absolutely has offensive upside, but defensively meh......
- hehateme

Hes going to sign a big contract. Its just how much its going to be.

He has no reason to sign a bridge deal with this team.

Look at Ekbald, Hes getting a deal closer to that, than he is a Bridge.

Not with this roster. no freaking way. 50 pts tops
- hehateme

With how he is pacing and with the remaining games left he should finish right around 50 or 51 points

He is pacing at 59 points per 82 games currently and this takes into his funk that he was in before his injury

Poll time.


What's the most likely outcome of the TDL for the Sabres?

1.) Sell 1-2 UFAs for futures
2.) Sell 3+ UFAs for futures
3.) Swap of a defenseman for a forward
4.) Trading futures and/or prospects for a player
5.) No movement
- jcragcrumple

I’m going with 2 out. 1 in...

70 pts! No way he puts up that many points with this current roster. i agree with Homie, he absolutely has offensive upside, but defensively meh......
- hehateme

I can't believe I'm going down this road again...

But for the millionth time, he's 19. It's his second year in the league. If he had stayed healthy all year, he'd be on pace for 58 points.

12 more points is ABSOLUTELY within reach next year.

I can't believe I'm going down this road again...

But for the millionth time, he's 19. It's his second year in the league. If he had stayed healthy all year, he'd be on pace for 58 points.

12 more points is ABSOLUTELY within reach next year.
- Powerslave

He also has 14 points in his last 15 games (or just go 14 points in the 16 games since the New Year)

Next season he could really breakout

Hes going to sign a big contract. Its just how much its going to be.

He has no reason to sign a bridge deal with this team.

Look at Ekbald, Hes getting a deal closer to that, than he is a Bridge.
- ImThatGuy

Dahlin already has out pointed Ekblad in his best season.

Poll time.


What's the most likely outcome of the TDL for the Sabres?

1.) Sell 1-2 UFAs for futures
2.) Sell 3+ UFAs for futures
3.) Swap of a defenseman for a forward
4.) Trading futures and/or prospects for a player
5.) No movement
- jcragcrumple

#1 couple mid round picks, nothing to write home about.

Erod looking like the player I thought he would be lately, doesnt mean much

I'm not trying to die on the johansson hill. My point is beyond any specific player. He just happens to be pretty new here and holds some real credentials
- ieetbred

I would say it's a bit too late to not "die on the Johansson hill".

Last night your point was a specific player - Johansson

Its ieetbred-Johansson mountain range as far as I'm concerned.


Forever 😀

He also has 14 points in his last 15 games (or just go 14 points in the 16 games since the New Year)

Next season he could really breakout
- Stripes77

Dahlin is is one of the very, very few things the Sabres do not need to worry about next year.

I can't believe I'm going down this road again...

But for the millionth time, he's 19. It's his second year in the league. If he had stayed healthy all year, he'd be on pace for 58 points.

12 more points is ABSOLUTELY within reach next year.
- Powerslave

i have no doubt in my mind that dahlin will be a very good offensive D-man, my issue is that he plays Defense and so far that part of his game has been below average. I get that he is 19 and hopefully he gets better.

I agree he will get paid, I just don't know if it will be at the end of next season but who knows....

i have no doubt in my mind that dahlin will be a very good offensive D-man, my issue is that he plays Defense and so far that part of his game has been below average. I get that he is 19 and hopefully he gets better.

I agree he will get paid, I just don't know if it will be at the end of next season but who knows....
- hehateme

Which brings us back around, in that there's no way he signs an extension this summer.

Why does River always pump up bad players.

He actually said Bogo would be a "great player" on an opposing team. I mean.. stop it.

i have no doubt in my mind that dahlin will be a very good offensive D-man, my issue is that he plays Defense and so far that part of his game has been below average. I get that he is 19 and hopefully he gets better.

I agree he will get paid, I just don't know if it will be at the end of next season but who knows....
- hehateme

Agree, I dont see a good argument why he would want to wait. The theory is there but why would he take a bridge deal while others are getting stupid contracts.

Why does River always pump up bad players.

He actually said Bogo would be a "great player" on an opposing team. I mean.. stop it.
- TheSabresTaco

I think he would do really well at Spinners Sunday night mens league.

Dahlin is is one of the very, very few things the Sabres do not need to worry about next year.
- PrinceChill

Would you be concerned if a team like the habs offered him an aho 5 x 10 million, next off season?

Of course , dahlin would be a rfa and we would be able to match, but they would cut his term and possibly up his value?

That would suck

Dahlin already has out pointed Ekblad in his best season.
- dadeadhead

I think we all know here that points don't totally define a player. That said, regardless of points, I firmly believe Dahlin will surpass Ekblads career. Analytically, I don't know if he has yet. But I'm certain he will soon.

Don't kill the messenger but Botts is in the process of looking to unload players for picks to move up in the draft for a player that can play in the NHL next year. He feels we are close with the current core + Cozens and will be putting all chips into next year.

Expect to see a very aggressive Botts in the coming months, I know, weird to imagine.

I think we all know here that points don't totally define a player. That said, regardless of points, I firmly believe Dahlin will surpass Ekblads career. Analytically, I don't know if he has yet. But I'm certain he will soon.
- TheSabresTaco

Montour and Dalen are the only Plus D men

Poll time.


What's the most likely outcome of the TDL for the Sabres?

1.) Sell 1-2 UFAs for futures
2.) Sell 3+ UFAs for futures
3.) Swap of a defenseman for a forward
4.) Trading futures and/or prospects for a player
5.) No movement
- jcragcrumple

1

Would you be concerned if a team like the habs offered him an aho 5 x 10 million, next off season?

Of course , dahlin would be a rfa and we would be able to match, but they would cut his term and possibly up his value?

That would suck
- Boss34

I'm not concerned about this franchise signing him before that can even happen.

Don't kill the messenger but Botts is in the process of looking to unload players for picks to move up in the draft for a player that can play in the NHL next year. He feels we are close with the current core + Cozens and will be putting all chips into next year.

Expect to see a very aggressive Botts in the coming months, I know, weird to imagine.
- IceColdBeer

Desperate times call for Desperate measures.

Don't kill the messenger but Botts is in the process of looking to unload players for picks to move up in the draft for a player that can play in the NHL next year. He feels we are close with the current core + Cozens and will be putting all chips into next year.

Expect to see a very aggressive Botts in the coming months, I know, weird to imagine.
- IceColdBeer

Cliffhanger management approach

Montour and Dalen are the only Plus D men
- hubie

Not very surprised based on Dahlins deployment, but with Montour playing with Risto, that's kinda impressive.

But, ya know.. plus minus.

Would you be concerned if a team like the habs offered him an aho 5 x 10 million, next off season?

Of course , dahlin would be a rfa and we would be able to match, but they would cut his term and possibly up his value?

That would suck
- Boss34

I wish teams would offer sheet more often but sadly they just don't. to answer your question it would totally frank us