Have a feeling sabres won't resign Ullmark and will turn to rookies to man the net.

I don't see a splash in free agency aside for some tweeners.

Any trades won't involve roster players that might allow us to win.


This is the direction for next year but I do believe it will be only a one year plan.

Have a feeling sabres won't resign Ullmark and will turn to rookies to man the net.

I don't see a splash in free agency aside for some tweeners.

Any trades won't involve roster players that might allow us to win.


This is the direction for next year but I do believe it will be only a one year plan.
- sabresfan69

How can you tell from way up there?

How can you tell from way up there?
- Jet Jaguar BD

Pretty clear the goal is last place.

Have a feeling sabres won't resign Ullmark and will turn to rookies to man the net.

I don't see a splash in free agency aside for some tweeners.

Any trades won't involve roster players that might allow us to win.


This is the direction for next year but I do believe it will be only a one year plan.
- sabresfan69

That's not happening. They can't take a chance on ruining yet another core by blatantly losing on purpose.

That's not happening. They can't take a chance on ruining yet another core by blatantly losing on purpose.
- Powerslave

I feel pretty confident that they'll make sure that they're not throwing anyone into the fire. If they're here, they're ready to be here and to play the minutes given.

I feel pretty confident that they'll make sure that they're not throwing anyone into the fire. If they're here, they're ready to be here and to play the minutes given.
- TheSabresTaco

wonder who they're gonna get to take the heat off of cozens and mitts, who may get thrown into the fire as their top-six centers

Have a feeling sabres won't resign Ullmark and will turn to rookies to man the net.

I don't see a splash in free agency aside for some tweeners.

Any trades won't involve roster players that might allow us to win.


This is the direction for next year but I do believe it will be only a one year plan.
- sabresfan69

I think the opposite - they'll sign Ullmark. There aren't many jobs open and he is guaranteed decent money and to be the starter here.

wonder who they're gonna get to take the heat off of cozens and mitts, who may get thrown into the fire as their top-six centers
- Michael Pachla

Chad mentioned Derek Stepan.

wonder who they're gonna get to take the heat off of cozens and mitts, who may get thrown into the fire as their top-six centers
- Michael Pachla

Possibilities: https://www.expectedbuffa...rsue-ritchie-bonino-ryan/

In response the Wild's Glass Board for an Eichel trade, Adams and team should send a a flow chart

Box 1
Create possible trade assets

Box 2
Do they Assets include Boldy, Rossi and '22-1st Unprotected?
If No, arrow goes back to Box 1
If yes, votes to bax 3

Box 3
Is there another >25yo asset picked in 1st round?
If No, arrow goes back to Box 1
If Yes goes to box 4

Box 4
Is there a Cap Dump?
If yes goes to box 5
If No, Arrow goes to Box 7

Box 5
Is the Cap dump more than 2 years?
If yes, arrow goes back to Box 1
If No, goes to Box 6

Box 6
Does the asset include a 1st rounder if cap dump is 2 yr,
Or
Does the Cap dump asset include a 2nd if it is 1 year?
If yes, goes to Box 7
If no, arrow goes back to Box 1

Box 7
Call Adams

Time counting down fast...
Adam's has about 23 hrs to get the Eichel deal done.
Else it gets really, really tough for this season.

In response the Wild's Glass Board for an Eichel trade, Adams and team should send a a flow chart

Box 1
Create possible trade assets

Box 2
Do they Assets include Boldy, Rossi and '22-1st Unprotected?
If No, arrow goes back to Box 1
If yes, votes to bax 3

Box 3
Is there another >25yo asset picked in 1st round?
If No, arrow goes back to Box 1
If Yes goes to box 4

Box 4
Is there a Cap Dump?
If yes goes to box 5
If No, Arrow goes to Box 1

Box 5
Is the Cap dump more than 2 years?
If yes, arrow goes back to Box 1
If No, goes to Box 6

Box 6
Does the asset include a 1st rounder if cap dump is 2 yr,
Or
Does the Cap dump asset include a 2nd if it is 1 year?
If yes, call Adams
If no, arrow goes back to Box 1
- IonSabres

LAK potential trade do we take it or leave it?

Turcotte
Bjornfort
'22 unprotected 1st
Quick

Time counting down fast...
Adam's has about 23 hrs to get the Eichel deal done.
Else it gets really, really tough for this season.
- IonSabres

Do you like my body, Ion?

Time counting down fast...
Adam's has about 23 hrs to get the Eichel deal done.
Else it gets really, really tough for this season.
- IonSabres

Maybe.

Or those teams that "struck out" on the players they wanted now come after Jack.

LAK potential trade do we take it or leave it?

Turcotte
Bjornfort
'22 unprotected 1st
Quick
- Michael Pachla

No. The Kings would need to add another forward prospect not named Byfield with the Sabres taking Quick back to help them with the cap. They'd also have enough talent with the addition of Eichel that their 2022 1st round pick might be 20th overall or so.

No. The Kings would need to add another forward prospect not named Byfield with the Sabres taking Quick back to help them with the cap. They'd also have enough talent with the addition of Eichel that their 2022 1st round pick might be 20th overall or so.
- kingcong39

So if they added Iafallo, would that work?

So if they added Iafallo, would that work?
- Michael Pachla

Not for me, as he's going to be 28 and doesn't fit the age range that makes the most sense for the team.

Another forward prospect like Kupari, Kaliyev, or Pinelli would work.

LAK potential trade do we take it or leave it?

Turcotte
Bjornfort
'22 unprotected 1st
Quick
- Michael Pachla

Take it. Bjornfot will be a solid top 4 and Turcotte 1B/2C

Not for me, as he's going to be 28 and doesn't fit the age range that makes the most sense for the team.

Another forward prospect like Kupari, Kaliyev, or Pinelli would work.
- kingcong39

I've tempered my expectations, at least when it come to the Kings. That original package might be the best they can get.

I've tempered my expectations, at least when it come to the Kings. That original package might be the best they can get.
- Michael Pachla

You may be correct, but if you take out Quick, the deal is Turcotte, Bjornfot, and the 22 1st for Eichel.

That's not great, and taking on Quick who has 2 years left on his deal means the price goes up a bit on the return, otherwise you're saying Eichel isn't worth the not great to start return.

If that is the case, let him rot.

You may be correct, but if you take out Quick, the deal is Turcotte, Bjornfot, and the 22 1st for Eichel.

That's not great, and taking on Quick who has 2 years left on his deal means the price goes up a bit on the return, otherwise you're saying Eichel isn't worth the not great to start return.

If that is the case, let him rot.
- kingcong39

fair enough

Not for me, as he's going to be 28 and doesn't fit the age range that makes the most sense for the team.

Another forward prospect like Kupari, Kaliyev, or Pinelli would work.
- kingcong39

Kaliyev something this team needs.

I've tempered my expectations, at least when it come to the Kings. That original package might be the best they can get.
- Michael Pachla

What if GMKA is playing 3D chess and holding Eichel out this season with the threat of a trade. Terry pays Eichel 10 million to go on a year round yacht trip, Sabres tank grab the number 1 overall, then trades Jack for assets that speed up the rebuild, and getting another high 23' draft pick to try and snag Bedard as well.

They need another season of nothingness before they make real moves.

What if GMKA is playing 3D chess and holding Eichel out this season with the threat of a trade. Terry pays Eichel 10 million to go on a year round yacht trip, Sabres tank grab the number 1 overall, then trades Jack for assets that speed up the rebuild, and getting another high 23' draft pick to try and snag Bedard as well.

They need another season of nothingness before they make real moves.
- Theguywiththething

not sure terry would want to pay out $10M for a player not playing


edit: by the way, jack has a $7.5M signing bonus on july 1, 2022...do we remember what happened the last time a signing bonus was in play in the trade of a sabres player of significance?

not sure terry would want to pay out $10M for a player not playing


edit: by the way, jack has a $7.5M signing bonus on july 1, 2022...do we remember what happened the last time a signing bonus was in play in the trade of a sabres player of significance?
- Michael Pachla

This doesn't come into play as much as his NMC clause, imo. But I'm sure it's on their minds. They cannot ROR this.