adams does not want to hold portillo or levi back though


- homiedclown

Based on the person I know. I give portillo a 30% chance of signing here.

Levi I give an 80% after his season. He likes the Sabres organization

(frank)ing greiss like disaster
- TheSabresTaco

Then bring me the Hoglander and tall guy, and they can have Bjork and Bryson

Based on the person I know. I give portillo a 30% chance of signing here.
- Sabretooth9

I have him with 1 foot out the door, so I guess there is a chance

Then bring me the Hoglander and tall guy, and they can have Bjork and Bryson
- Hank Balling

bjork

I have him with 1 foot out the door, so I guess there is a chance
- homiedclown

That’s why my stupid idea is Portillo and a 2nd for Gibson

I know it’s not happening. But it seems like a fair deal

That’s why my stupid idea is Portillo and a 2nd for Gibson

I know it’s not happening. But it seems like a fair deal
- Sabretooth9

if a gm wanted to win

it's a good trade


but....................

That’s why my stupid idea is Portillo and a 2nd for Gibson

I know it’s not happening. But it seems like a fair deal
- Sabretooth9

Would you do 16 OA for Gibson and 22 OA?

Would you do 16 OA for Gibson and 22 OA?
- Hank Balling

adams won't

move along

next topic

Would you do 16 OA for Gibson and 22 OA?
- Hank Balling

(frank) yeah, the difference between 16 and 22 is almost non-existent. So you're basically getting a legit starter for free.

adams won't

move along

next topic
- homiedclown

Let me dreeeeeam

9. Gauthier
14. Yurov
28. Mesar

Kevyn Adams told reporters in Montreal that he’s meeting with Ryan Johnson’s representatives tomorrow.

Could it really be that hard to be a GM?

- Collect as many draft picks as you can
- Don't sign guys on the down side of their career to 7 year contracts
- Avoid over-valuing bottom 6 guys that just looked great in the playoffs to top 6 money

Every year we sit here on free agency day and shake our head at what these guys do. Worse, they keep getting jobs.
- Slump Buster

Kinda of sounds like what Adams is doing, no?
And he has said so, repeatedly that is what he would do.
We even learned of their timeline.
Yet, some close their eyes and ears and stamp their feet...begging for him to do something we saw fail with our own eyes. All to fill their own cravings.
Patience is a virtue.

Now, I will say that the tactics change rather dramatically next offseason. Rather than strictly draft and develop; Adams must add strategic trades and role-player FA signings to his repertoire. Then he must make the next advancement; retaining his own.

To me, it has been fun watching him put it together. So far so good. Can he take the next steps?

9. Gauthier
14. Yurov
28. Mesar
- Michael Ghofrani

Flag thrown...Illegal Proceedure.
Moving up to 14 from 16 without detailed description on with who and at what costs.

Kevyn Adams told reporters in Montreal that he’s meeting with Ryan Johnson’s representatives tomorrow.
- joshs

Taking 1 last shot at signing him
*OR*
Johnson could be used as a trade chip at the draft

Taking 1 last shot at signing him
*OR*
Johnson could be used as a trade chip at the draft
- jdfitz77

If no signing, they’ll trade him

https://mobile.twitter.co...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

If no signing, they’ll trade him
- Ratsreign

That’s a fair assumption I’d think

Schedule released

https://www.nhl.com/sabre...-schedule-nhl/c-334823980

https://mobile.twitter.com/LLysowski/status/1544797826219229187?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
- Buff36

Is the top priority “keeping Olofsson”
Or
is it “making other teams think we want to keep him” so that we can get the best trade value possible for him?

Flag thrown...Illegal Proceedure.
Moving up to 14 from 16 without detailed description on with who and at what costs.
- IonSabres

former blogger privileges override these petty rules lol

But fair enough...idk 16+41 or their 3rd rounder?

9 Gauthier
16 Lambert
28 Miro

Taking 1 last shot at signing him
*OR*
Johnson could be used as a trade chip at the draft
- jdfitz77

Any chance he may of been injured at season end
Explain not signing at that moment

Any chance he may of been injured at season end
Explain not signing at that moment
- Anderdog

Haven’t seen any reports of him being hurt
Don’t think there’d be any reason to hide that info

Pronman's final mock draft

9. Buffalo Sabres: Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW, Djurgarden (SHL)

I expect Buffalo to use the first of its three first-round picks primarily to add offense and skill to the organization. I’ve heard Savoie and Kemell speculated here but the best guess from my information is they will pick either Lekkerimaki or Kasper.

16. Buffalo Sabres: Jiri Kulich, LW/C, Karlovy Vary (Czechia)

Kulich’s name continues to rise, and I think he has a strong chance to be a top-20 pick on draft day. I’ve mocked Danila Yurov here consistently and I do think he could be in play, but Kulich offers far less risk and is still quite a talent. I’ve also heard Ostlund speculated here if he’s still available.

28. Buffalo Sabres: Brad Lambert, RW, Pelicans (Finland)

I’ve heard a little more Lambert love from NHL sources in the last few days than I did in June. I think it’s still possible he’s picked in the teens, but my current bet is he goes somewhere in the 20s. Lambert for Buffalo at 28 would be a big swing on the dynamic speed/skill combination with a hope he becomes more consistent.