Bolster the top 6 and top 4 depth with any trade. I was on the "your top prospect or bust" train, but different hypothetical packages have their advantages. I definitely need their first round pick, and depending how far back said pick is (Vegas?), I'm going to need more.
- Powerslave

That's it, if your not in the top 8 picks your gonna have to anty up a extra piece.

We have a future 1c in Cozens. Need an interim 1c IMO. Landing 2 is a short term solution unless we can really pull off a winner
- lulags

I really like the guy, but this seems overly optimistic.

https://youtu.be/Okys3fZm8qg

I posted this late last night
At the end guy says this is offer nyr have on table

????

Doesn't mean that Doesn't change 39, this week is going to be who is willing to go that extra piece to make a deal happen. There's stories out there that the Rangers are getting ready to up there offer. It's getting down to the nitty-gritty, and it looks like for right know Adams isn't budging as he shouldn't.
- Buff36

how much is jack worth?...the buyer determines that and it's up to them, not the sabres, to read the market

I really like the guy, but this seems overly optimistic.
- SoCalPucks

He’s the total package, and we only saw a small glimps of a 65% Cozens

I really like the guy, but this seems overly optimistic.
- SoCalPucks

I think everyone likes him, but his 1st season didn't scream 1C.

I really like the guy, but this seems overly optimistic.
- SoCalPucks

i wouldn't underestimate him either

how much is jack worth?...the buyer determines that and it's up to them, not the sabres, to read the market
- Michael Pachla

Pretty much, but the good thing is Adams doesn't have 1 or 2 teams bidding, he's got atleast 5 who look to be somewhat serious.

i wouldn't underestimate him either
- Michael Pachla

Exactly. COVID riddled JR years, tough U20 tournament where he played heavy minutes on all 3 fronts, into a COVID NHL and played hurt most of the time on the worst team in the NHL under the worst coach in NHL history. We’ve only seen 10% of what this guy could bring

Pretty much, but the good thing is Adams doesn't have 1 or 2 teams bidding, he's got atleast 5 who look to be somewhat serious.
- Buff36

adams needs to reed the market as well...it's up to him to figure out how high the market will go and take the best offer when it presents itself

We have a future 1c in Cozens. Need an interim 1c IMO. Landing 2 is a short term solution unless we can really pull off a winner
- lulags

This is a terrible take. Cozens is not 1C material. He doesn’t have enough god given talent.

Straight up compare Eichel and cozens. Just on pure talent. Eichel blows him out of the water.

He’s a perfect 2C

Exactly. COVID riddled JR years, tough U20 tournament where he played heavy minutes on all 3 fronts, into a COVID NHL and played hurt most of the time on the worst team in the NHL under the worst coach in NHL history. We’ve only seen 10% of what this guy could bring
- lulags

tbd, but i like his skill-level, like his attitude and like his upside

This is a terrible take. Cozens is not 1C material. He doesn’t have enough god given talent.

Straight up compare Eichel and cozens. Just on pure talent. Eichel blows him out of the water.

He’s a perfect 2C
- Sabretooth9

does a 1C need to be a superstar?

adams needs to reed the market as well...it's up to him to figure out how high the market will go and take the best offer when it presents itself
- Michael Pachla

I agree

This is a terrible take. Cozens is not 1C material. He doesn’t have enough god given talent.

Straight up compare Eichel and cozens. Just on pure talent. Eichel blows him out of the water.

He’s a perfect 2C
- Sabretooth9

The 1c checklist includes a laundry list outside of god given talent. Eichel has more god given talent, yes. Is Eichel a better total package player? Time will tell. Clearly Eichels god given talent didn’t amount to much for us so far, and his god given inability to lead didn’t help much either

does a 1C need to be a superstar?
- Michael Pachla

Cozens = Peca with a little more finish

does a 1C need to be a superstar?
- Michael Pachla

Nope

Exactly. COVID riddled JR years, tough U20 tournament where he played heavy minutes on all 3 fronts, into a COVID NHL and played hurt most of the time on the worst team in the NHL under the worst coach in NHL history. We’ve only seen 10% of what this guy could bring
- lulags

I'm on the same page as KingCong on this. Add 2 high end C's through he draft and trades. If they all develop well, and someone moves to the wing or you can make a deal from a position of strength, is that really a problem? We've all seen how crippling it is when you're weak down the middle. Give yourself options and don't force things.

They’re
- lulags

?
Not sure what you mean.

I'm on the same page as KingCong on this. Add 2 high end C's through he draft and trades. If they all develop well, and someone moves to the wing or you can make a deal from a position of strength. Is that really a problem? We've all seen how crippling it is when you're weak down the middle. Give yourself options and don't force things.
- Lunaion

I’m on board with this as long as they are long term solution assets and not the quick fix solutions that got us to where we are today

I agree
- Buff36

and that's where quality people in upper management come into play...sabres problems can really be traced back to the revolving door of rookie gm's who don't have the background to handle situations:

--gmtm with the trades for young-vets
--botts with the ror trade

adams is now up with, possibly, the biggest decision in franchise history...and he has no nhl front office experience...not saying he can't get it done, but that's a pretty heavy load

Cozens = Peca with a little more finish
- Campbell SpinORama

loved peca...still think a scheifele comparable is in order

?
Not sure what you mean.
- IonSabres

There was a there, their, they’re moment going on

loved peca...still think a scheifele comparable is in order
- Michael Pachla

I’d marry pecas grit and leadership
With Scheifele skill upside.

Johansson signs one year deal with Avs. All Sabres goalies are bad until their not Sabres anymore.
- Camel

Actually it's ''there'' dummy. Read my location and lern a few thingse.