I'd rather trade one for s serviceable player for a few years than trade next year's picks for the same thing later in the summer.
- GilPerreault11

Couldn't they in theory weaponize their cap space by trading for players from cap strapped teams AND get a pick or picks in addition to the player, just for helping clear cap?

Tyler Johnson, for example?

Sabres drafted the two best offensive players in the Russian MHL league.

Thats crazy

I completely agree with this.

The most basic rule of thumb for drafting imo is if the player has an offensive pulse.

If they don't have one in the lower levels it isn't likely they'll be able to keep up doing the other things in the higher levels.

https://twitter.com/Gunne.../1418967547693699076?s=19
- kingcong39

yes x20

Jesus how many C do the Kings need!!🤔🤔

yes x20
- TheSabresTaco

That ideology is why I've disagreed with those that think Cirelli is going to be a PPG scorer and the comparison between Cozens and Girgensons.

Couldn't they in theory weaponize their cap space by trading for players from cap strapped teams AND get a pick or picks in addition to the player, just for helping clear cap?

Tyler Johnson, for example?
- kingcong39

I would take Johnson, wouldn't mind Cal Foote as part of the sweetener

The Sabres just drafted a 6’6 soon to be 230 + lb D man and the same crazy people are complaining about size

Good lord
- sbroads24

I don't really see anyone complaining. It is notable, and there's plenty of successful examples of guys with not a lot of size. The amount of skill some of these guys have would never be available if they were a little taller.

The Sabres just drafted a 6’6 soon to be 230 + lb D man and the same crazy people are complaining about size

Good lord
- sbroads24

One player does not make a team. Cool we got a big D, let's just draft all 150 wingers from all on out. I think you should sit most of this one out since you wanted to give Risto away for nothing and not get a small skilled winger and a 2nd round pick and a D
Good Lord!! By the way, you capitalize Lord. See, you are always wrong . How's it going with the theory that special teams don't matter, have you written a published article on that yet?

I don't really see anyone complaining. It is notable, and there's plenty of successful examples of guys with not a lot of size. The amount of skill some of these guys have would never be available if they were a little taller.
- TheSabresTaco

I’m amazed with the amount of positivity. It’s nice to see.

One player does not make a team. Cool we got a big D, let's just draft all 150 wingers from all on out. I think you should sit most of this one out since you wanted to give Risto away for nothing and not get a small skilled winger and a 2nd round pick and a D
Good Lord!! By the way, you capitalize Lord. See, you are always wrong . How's it going with the theory that special teams don't matter, have you written a published article on that yet?
- GilPerreault11

I am Lourde. Ya-ya-ya.

Sabres drafted the two best offensive players in the Russian MHL league.

Thats crazy
- sabresfan69

I think it is very smart of KA and the team to go after Russians who have played a full season to develop and they had a lot of time to see them. KA seems pretty progressive.

I’ve got one complaint, farkin spectrum dropped my NHL channel and wants me to upgrade to get it now. BS. I have to listen to the 2nd round

We have 88 and 95

Will be interesting if we go goalie or defense.
- sabresfan69

And 97

And 97
- turbo044

Thats going to be exciting

I’m amazed with the amount of positivity. It’s nice to see.
- lulags

People around here have starving for positivity. To have a real sense of real positivity is like an oasis in the desert.

I am Lourde. Ya-ya-ya.
- Jet Jaguar BD

Good for the Hughes and Dach brothers. Was a reach for Dach, but not too bad.

One player does not make a team. Cool we got a big D, let's just draft all 150 wingers from all on out. I think you should sit most of this one out since you wanted to give Risto away for nothing and not get a small skilled winger and a 2nd round pick and a D
Good Lord!! By the way, you capitalize Lord. See, you are always wrong . How's it going with the theory that special teams don't matter, have you written a published article on that yet?
- GilPerreault11

Tampa just won 2 straight cups with an undersized forward core who’s best players were

5’9
5’10
6’10

Your idea of building a team sucks as do most of your posts

Couldn't they in theory weaponize their cap space by trading for players from cap strapped teams AND get a pick or picks in addition to the player, just for helping clear cap?

Tyler Johnson, for example?
- kingcong39

Definitely, I just wouldn't take really long contracts

I know a few low level people directly affiliated with the Sabres and someone with intimate knowledge of their affairs on the outside. Not one of them say nice things about Jack the person. And it disappoints me every single time.

The GMs know it. The Sabres know it. The fans know it. And it was a question at the 2015 draft.
- TheSabresTaco

Can you give us an example? It may make losing him that much easier if we can say, ya, but he was a grade a asswipe.

I am interested to find out of Adams got his guys or he had to take his 2nd or 3rd choices.

It builds confidence to know these are the guys they wanted.

Anyone else think it is kind of odd that the Reinhart deal is not done and none of the insiders are talking about it?

Wouldn't have minded Koivunen
- Buff36

I think we should avoid anyone named Ville for a while.

I am interested to find out of Adams got his guys or he had to take his 2nd or 3rd choices.

It builds confidence to know these are the guys they wanted.
- sabresfan69

Of course they will say that these were the players they wanted.

I am interested to find out of Adams got his guys or he had to take his 2nd or 3rd choices.

It builds confidence to know these are the guys they wanted.
- sabresfan69

Thought Karmanos and Folton were running the draft this year.