Sabres lineup should be:

Skinner-Eichel-Sam
Kahun-Staal-_____
Olofsson-Cozens-_____
Girgs-Larsson-Okposo
-Lazar

If we can’t bring in anyone for the open slots,
then we look internally to the kids to fill those slots
Mitts, Thompson, Asplund, Ruotsalainen
- jdfitz77

Larsson is most likely as good as gone and I never thought it would be this hard to say goodbye to that guy for many in this group.

Larsson is most likely as good as gone and I never thought it would be this hard to say goodbye to that guy for many in this group.
- GilPerreault11

He’s gone and that’s fine.

What I find funny is there is certain people who want him gone but want to keep a guy in Lazar who isn’t half as good. Weird to me

Larsson is most likely as good as gone and I never thought it would be this hard to say goodbye to that guy for many in this group.
- GilPerreault11

You’ve got zero basis to say that
Pure speculation

Eichel is close friend with Hanifin isn't he ?
- SABRES 89

Correct best friends

His salary is only $2M, and if they're not going to spend to the cap, it makes sense.
- kingcong39

If you look at a financial statement, yeah I guess it makes cents.

Let's not purposely acquire poopty, overpriced (cap) players, again.

You’ve got zero basis to say that
Pure speculation
- jdfitz77

There's been media speculation that all UFAs will be gone. As well as media rumors that Larsson probably wants to move on/will also price himself out of Buffalo.

Sabres lineup should be:

Skinner-Eichel-Sam
Kahun-Staal-_____
Olofsson-Cozens-_____
Girgs-Larsson-Okposo
-Lazar

If we can’t bring in anyone for the open slots,
then we look internally to the kids to fill those slots
Mitts, Thompson, Asplund, Ruotsalainen
- jdfitz77

Bad fitz. Do better.

Olo-Eichel-Sam
Skinner -Staal - (Tage)
Kahun - _____ - Cozens
Clifford-Lazar-Okposo
-

Tage isn’t waiver exempt. So it’s lineup, trade or press box.

Olo on the 3rd line with cozens, just poor form. A rookie at center with a 2nd year sniper? That’s silly. Kahun fits better at 3LW. Cozens STARTS at 3rw and gets moved around depending on situation and opponent (2rw, 3c, maybe even some 2c). But he STARTS at 3RW.

Skinner at 2rw. Olo back to 1rw. Ralph won’t put jack with skinner. Not sure why. Makes zero sense. But the soccer czar won’t do it. If he didn’t do it late last year, when Olo was hurt fighting for playoff points in the standings. I doubt he does it this year. And i hope I’m wrong.

Grigs and super Larry are and should be gone. Super Larry wants to test the market and we shouldn’t pay a 4c what he will command. Now, if you want to make the argument that you are slotting him in at 3c?!? Eeehhh. Maybe. But it’s time to move on. Grigs, sorry. Again. Give me Clifford, who’s cheaper and has more jam. The Billy Gurin argument fits here, sometimes it’s time for a change. And some new faces in the room will do this team well.

Find me a 2rw and 3c and we actually have a solid lineup. And maybe Tage hulks out and IS that 2rw. So, 3c is the more pressing need up front.

Bad fitz. Do better.

Olo-Eichel-Sam
Skinner -Staal - (Tage)
Kahun - _____ - Cozens
Clifford-Lazar-Okposo
-

Tage isn’t waiver exempt. So it’s lineup, trade or press box.

Olo on the 3rd line with cozens, just poor form. A rookie at center with a 2nd year sniper? That’s silly. Kahun fits better at 3LW. Cozens STARTS at 3rw and gets moved around depending on situation and opponent (2rw, 3c, maybe even some 2c). But he STARTS at 3RW.

Skinner at 2rw. Olo back to 1rw. Ralph won’t put jack with skinner. Not sure why. Makes zero sense. But the soccer czar won’t do it. If he didn’t do it late last year, when Olo was hurt fighting for playoff points in the standings. I doubt he does it this year. And i hope I’m wrong.

Grigs and super Larry are and should be gone. Super Larry wants to test the market and we shouldn’t pay a 4c what he will command. Now, if you want to make the argument that you are slotting him in at 3c?!? Eeehhh. Maybe. But it’s time to move on. Grigs, sorry. Again. Give me Clifford, who’s cheaper and has more jam. The Billy Gurin argument fits here, sometimes it’s time for a change. And some new faces in the room will do this team well.

Find me a 2rw and 3c and we actually have a solid lineup. And maybe Tage hulks out and IS that 2rw. So, 3c is the more pressing need up front.
- Gr8daygo

It would make zero sense to bring back both of Larsson and Girgensons, you could probably sign Clifford and Maroon for what it would take to bring back Girgensons.

It would make zero sense to bring back both of Larsson and Girgensons, you could probably sign Clifford and Maroon for what it would take to bring back Girgensons.
- Buff36

What does Girgensons even do

And Cozens is a wild card. who knows where he starts. could be anywhere. I'm sure they'll test him at middle 6 C in the preseason, see how he does. He may even play a game at 1C.

https://twitter.com/scott.../1308237322492825602?s=19

What does Girgensons even do

And Cozens is a wild card. who knows where he starts. could be anywhere. I'm sure they'll test him at middle 6 C in the preseason, see how he does. He may even play a game at 1C.
- TheSabresTaco

I really don't have a problem starting Cozens at RW, but I have seen him play probably 6 times this year and am of the opinion that he could handle the 3C roll. He is a different animal then Mitts. Go get a 2RW and sign Fast to play 3RW, and see if you can sign Griese as your 1b. And see if Calgary wants to flip a RD for LD, Montour or Risto for Hanifin

I really don't have a problem starting Cozens at RW, but I have seen him play probably 6 times this year and am of the opinion that he could handle the 3C roll. He is a different animal then Mitts. Go get a 2RW and sign Fast to play 3RW, and see if you can sign Griese as your 1b. And see if Calgary wants to flip a RD for LD, Montour or Risto for Hanifin
- Buff36

Is Hanifin even worth trading for

Is Hanifin even worth trading for
- TheSabresTaco

I think he would fit nicely at 2LD, once he got away from Harmonic and paired with Rasmus Andersson he played pretty good.

It would make zero sense to bring back both of Larsson and Girgensons, you could probably sign Clifford and Maroon for what it would take to bring back Girgensons.
- Buff36

And that’s the financial “lean” side of changing the Larrys out.

He’s gone and that’s fine.

What I find funny is there is certain people who want him gone but want to keep a guy in Lazar who isn’t half as good. Weird to me
- sbroads24

Quite a few posters were on-board with the idea yesterday.
Your recognition of his Cap/Salary impact in this new Economic, Lean, Cheap mandate is the primary reason for feeling weird about letting GD 18Pt Larry go.
NO ONE has said, GD Laser Larry is better than GD 18Pt Larry ... but he is 3 years younger, cheaper, faster, plays with an edge and is decent on the dot. He also had heavier Dzone starts and did ok with the Corsi...GD 18Pt Larry was better, but also played the position for 3 years.
Give GD Laser Larry a Chance.

GD Laser Larry Lives Matter!

Quite a few posters were on-board with the idea yesterday.
Your recognition of his Cap/Salary impact in this new Economic, Lean, Cheap mandate is the primary reason for feeling weird about letting GD 18Pt Larry go.
NO ONE has said, GD Laser Larry is better than GD 18Pt Larry ... but he is 3 years younger, cheaper, faster, plays with an edge and is decent on the dot. He also had heavier Dzone starts and did ok with the Corsi...GD 18Pt Larry was better, but also played the position for 3 years.
Give GD Laser Larry a Chance.

GD Laser Larry Lives Matter!
- IonSabres

All these Larry's are getting this old man confused.

All these Larry's are getting this old man confused.
- Buff36

Latvian Larry, Lazer Larry, Old Larry and THE Larry, all of Lockport.

Bad fitz. Do better.

Olo-Eichel-Sam
Skinner -Staal - (Tage)
Kahun - _____ - Cozens
Clifford-Lazar-Okposo
-

Tage isn’t waiver exempt. So it’s lineup, trade or press box.

Olo on the 3rd line with cozens, just poor form. A rookie at center with a 2nd year sniper? That’s silly. Kahun fits better at 3LW. Cozens STARTS at 3rw and gets moved around depending on situation and opponent (2rw, 3c, maybe even some 2c). But he STARTS at 3RW.

Skinner at 2rw. Olo back to 1rw. Ralph won’t put jack with skinner. Not sure why. Makes zero sense. But the soccer czar won’t do it. If he didn’t do it late last year, when Olo was hurt fighting for playoff points in the standings. I doubt he does it this year. And i hope I’m wrong.

Grigs and super Larry are and should be gone. Super Larry wants to test the market and we shouldn’t pay a 4c what he will command. Now, if you want to make the argument that you are slotting him in at 3c?!? Eeehhh. Maybe. But it’s time to move on. Grigs, sorry. Again. Give me Clifford, who’s cheaper and has more jam. The Billy Gurin argument fits here, sometimes it’s time for a change. And some new faces in the room will do this team well.

Find me a 2rw and 3c and we actually have a solid lineup. And maybe Tage hulks out and IS that 2rw. So, 3c is the more pressing need up front.
- Gr8daygo

I still dont understand why Cozens needs to be sheltered as much as is identified here.
Yes he is young.
So were Jack, Aho, Suzuki, Dach, and more who played at 2C in their 1st or 2nd year.

I don't think they need to bring in a long-term 3C ... Cozens should be able to handle that within a month or so. Spending good Salary and Cap Space on a guy who will be redundant in say 6 weeks is just foolish to me.
Extend Stall for 1 additional year, he becomes your 3C when Cozens is ready to take over 2C in 1-1/2 years.
Draft Rossi or Lundell, they become your 3C in 2 years, and hopefully push for more.

3C need is behind 2LhD, 1RhD, 2RW, G

What does Girgensons even do

And Cozens is a wild card. who knows where he starts. could be anywhere. I'm sure they'll test him at middle 6 C in the preseason, see how he does. He may even play a game at 1C.
- TheSabresTaco

He spins, falls and misses checks which distracts the other team while selke larry and large larry play keep away in the corner.

It's a delicate ecosystem. Remove one larry and the whole thing crashes

I still dont understand why Cozens needs to be sheltered as much as is identified here.
Yes he is young.
So were Jack, Aho, Suzuki, Dach, and more who played at 2C in their 1st or 2nd year.

I don't think they need to bring in a long-term 3C ... Cozens should be able to handle that within a month or so. Spending good Salary and Cap Space on a guy who will be redundant in say 6 weeks is just foolish to me.
Extend Stall for 1 additional year, he becomes your 3C when Cozens is ready to take over 2C in 1-1/2 years.
Draft Rossi or Lundell, they become your 3C in 2 years, and hopefully push for more.

3C need is behind 2LhD, 1RhD, 2RW, G
- IonSabres

Good post lon!!!

Latvian Larry, Lazer Larry, Old Larry and THE Larry, all of Lockport.
- TheSabresTaco

Concussed Larry.
OG Larry
Tall Larry
Vid-ya game fatty Larry

Now what do we call Clifford, if he gets signed .... Jam Larry... Clarry?

Latvian Larry, Lazer Larry, Old Larry and THE Larry, all of Lockport.
- TheSabresTaco

Is one Lerch Larry for his tallness.

I still dont understand why Cozens needs to be sheltered as much as is identified here.
Yes he is young.
So were Jack, Aho, Suzuki, Dach, and more who played at 2C in their 1st or 2nd year.

I don't think they need to bring in a long-term 3C ... Cozens should be able to handle that within a month or so. Spending good Salary and Cap Space on a guy who will be redundant in say 6 weeks is just foolish to me.
Extend Stall for 1 additional year, he becomes your 3C when Cozens is ready to take over 2C in 1-1/2 years.
Draft Rossi or Lundell, they become your 3C in 2 years, and hopefully push for more.

3C need is behind 2LhD, 1RhD, 2RW, G
- IonSabres

I don’t think starting him at 3rw is big time sheltering. If he plays into 3c by week 6 or 8, great. But I’m not planning to start him there. Didn’t Dach start on the wing? So find a 3c that can play wing too. I rather go in over prepared than scrambling to figure something out after the season starts.

Is one Lerch Larry for his tallness.
- Buff36

40G Larry-Eichel-5M MAX Larry
Goalarry- Hurricane Larry - Yukon Larry
German Larry - Fat Larry - Lerch Larry
Latvian Larry - OG Larry - Concussed Larry

50-22-10

I don’t think starting him at 3rw is big time sheltering. If he plays into 3c by week 6 or 8, great. But I’m not planning to start him there. Didn’t Dach start on the wing? So find a 3c that can play wing too. I rather go in over prepared than scrambling to figure something out after the season starts.
- Gr8daygo

Yep. Go into the season finding a multipositional guy. Short term, long term, whatever. When Cozens can fit into the C, get him on in there.