Or maybe he is evaluating what he has, yielding those players longer than a cup of tea to see how they settle in. Acquiring a fringe NHL blueliner for short-term, only to be expendable thereafter doesn't seem like the best move IMO.
I would rather he now focus on acquiring a 2RhD for Power's partner over the next 5 year for example. Get that guy, sign Johnson and retain Bryson as 7th.
That is one trade screaming to be made that will actually improve the team in a more meaningful way.
- IonSabres

But using a 5th on a guy that is Avg 20 min a night on a bad team and is holding his own might not have been short term. And what don't we know about Fitz and Bryson.

That's a fair summation of complaints made last year, all offseason, and today. Ottawa swung and maybe missed, Detroit swung and maybe hit, the Buffalo Sabres have struck out looking again. I know which of the three is the easiest to do, most cowardly, and worst to view.
- lacaprup

As we know, it is very, very early in the season to know who swung and hit and who swung and missed.

The standings could completely reverse for Detroit and Ottawa.

I'm still confused over the prior comment in the blog by another poster that said Ottawa mortgaged their future.

They gave up the 7th overall as the key piece for a player that fits the age of their roster's youth, and they have a number of young players playing well, along with multiple top 40 pick prospects still in their system.

Giroux was only a 3 year deal.

I don't get it about Ottawa mortgaging their future.

If anything, the moves made by that GM were from an approach of it is time to start getting serious about winning.

Novel approach there.

It is cowardly to have a mindset of look at these other good teams that are too good, so let's wait until they're not as good before we start trying.

But using a 5th on a guy that is Avg 20 min a night on a bad team and is holding his own might not have been short term. And what don't we know about Fitz and Bryson.
- Buff36

What we do know is Bryson and Fitzgerald are bottom of the roster defenders, at best.

Improving upon them, even if the improvement is small, should be an endeavor worth looking into.

What we do know is Bryson and Fitzgerald are bottom of the roster defenders, at best.

Improving upon them, even if the improvement is small, should be an endeavor worth looking into.
- kingcong39

That's what I don't get, isn't that the goal to try and get better. Christ it was a 5th, think we can afford it with are 3 2nds this year. If it works you have a 25yr old D that fits your age group. If it doesn't he's a RFA and it cost a 5th. Bad mentality to have.

Do the Sabres have the pieces in there system to put a Championship Team together. Sabres have the Top ranked Prospect pool and if nothing changes they are going to add to it this upcoming Draft. Sabres did a good job strengthening there C position in this year's Draft. There D is a big problem Depth wise, they have nothing in the system especially if Johnson walks, maybe Lindgren but he's aways away. There have plethora of Winger prospects, the problem is a lot of them seem to be turning into the same type of players. Sabres really could supplement there weakness without putting a dent in there pool and it actually might help the team grow. I don't see all the pieces in the system to really build a complete team just from developing right now. If that is Adams sole mind set, it will be another 4yrs. to hopefully have drafted and hopefully developed those pieces to make a Cup team.
- Buff36

No they do not, IMO.
They will need to make trades for sure.

You and I have been on the 2RhD train forever, it remains a key trade target.
I also believe the need a scoring powerforward for LW.

I'm counting on Savoie, Kulich, Peterka, Quinn to join the top 9 ranks along with Tage, Tuch, Cozens, and Skinner by default. Not all next season mind you, over the next 2 I would hope they climb the ladder.

The future 4th line looks like Kozak and Nadeau could be solid if they continue to develop properly.
I'd like to see another physical powerforward here who can play up as necessary.

To me, that leaves the following as trade bait
Olofsson
Girgenson
Mitts
Krebs
Joker
Asplund
Draft pics
Other prospects

But using a 5th on a guy that is Avg 20 min a night on a bad team and is holding his own might not have been short term. And what don't we know about Fitz and Bryson.
- Buff36

Getting a real 2RhD leaves no room for Bear
Samuelson / Dahlin
Power / acquisition
Johnson / Lyubushkin
Bryson

We didn't know about Pilut nor Clague...they are being evaluated along with more for Fitz.

As we know, it is very, very early in the season to know who swung and hit and who swung and missed.

The standings could completely reverse for Detroit and Ottawa.

I'm still confused over the prior comment in the blog by another poster that said Ottawa mortgaged their future.

They gave up the 7th overall as the key piece for a player that fits the age of their roster's youth, and they have a number of young players playing well, along with multiple top 40 pick prospects still in their system.

Giroux was only a 3 year deal.

I don't get it about Ottawa mortgaging their future.

If anything, the moves made by that GM were from an approach of it is time to start getting serious about winning.

Novel approach there.

It is cowardly to have a mindset of look at these other good teams that are too good, so let's wait until they're not as good before we start trying.
- kingcong39

It is also a dumb narrative IMO.
Not sure if you are supporting it or just repeating it.

It is also a dumb narrative IMO.
Not sure if you are supporting it or just repeating it.
- IonSabres

Repeating it from another poster or two here.

Repeating it from another poster or two here.
- kingcong39

Thought so.

But using a 5th on a guy that is Avg 20 min a night on a bad team and is holding his own might not have been short term. And what don't we know about Fitz and Bryson.
- Buff36

He is virtually the same as Fitz with on ice impact, according to NaturalStatTrick.
There is virtually nothing to see here except making a trade for the sake of a trade.

Save the 5th, use it as a sweetner to get your 2RhD

He is virtually the same as Fitz with on ice impact, according to NaturalStatTrick.
There is virtually nothing to see here except making a trade for the sake of a trade.

Save the 5th, use it as a sweetner to get your 2RhD
- IonSabres

Good post

Been trying to explain this for weeks now.

Adding salary and just eating the 1.9 m salary excluded.

Yep, Brandon spent some time in Buffalo
https://twitter.com/James...ats%2Foilers%7Ctwcon%5Es1

He is virtually the same as Fitz with on ice impact, according to NaturalStatTrick.
There is virtually nothing to see here except making a trade for the sake of a trade.

Save the 5th, use it as a sweetner to get your 2RhD
- IonSabres

You better go check your stats for the last 5gms cause you are way off, they are nothing alike. Especially when one is playing 7min a night and is still a -3, and the other is playing 20min a night and a positive player

Would anyone do middelstat for Greenway
Bring some size little toughness
Both be going closer to home

Would anyone do middelstat for Greenway
Bring some size little toughness
Both be going closer to home
- Anderdog

Interesting idea

Would anyone do middelstat for Greenway
Bring some size little toughness
Both be going closer to home
- Anderdog

I still think mitts is a solid 2c/3c 55-60 point nhl guy IMO.

like greenway too, similar age , much bigger

Mitts is probably our 5th best sabre currently

Mittelstadt or Olofsson alone aren't likely bringing back a significant return.

Are you thinking they'd add more pieces to one of those players to bring back a quality return?
- kingcong39

Just tired of forcing them in to try to get a better return down the road.

Kyle Okposo is out tonight vs. Boston and considered day to day, the Sabres announced to reporters.

Anderson is starting.

https://twitter.com/LLyso...HvDzJsb1_d-WTg2ZZXVw&s=19

You better go check your stats for the last 5gms cause you are way off, they are nothing alike. Especially when one is playing 7min a night and is still a -3, and the other is playing 20min a night and a positive player
- Buff36

Look at the on ice impact for each, Corsi, Fenwic, HDC, etc.
Hard to tell them apart.

Fitz
https://www.naturalstattr...d=8479578&sit=5v5&stype=2

Bear
https://www.naturalstattr...d=8478451&sit=5v5&stype=2

Kyle Okposo is out tonight vs. Boston and considered day to day, the Sabres announced to reporters.

Anderson is starting.

https://twitter.com/LLyso...HvDzJsb1_d-WTg2ZZXVw&s=19
- kingcong39

Gives them a chance to roll 4 lines of Speed if they choose to. Lawson Crouse would have looked nice in the Top 9 at LW.

No they do not, IMO.
They will need to make trades for sure.

You and I have been on the 2RhD train forever, it remains a key trade target.
I also believe the need a scoring powerforward for LW.

I'm counting on Savoie, Kulich, Peterka, Quinn to join the top 9 ranks along with Tage, Tuch, Cozens, and Skinner by default. Not all next season mind you, over the next 2 I would hope they climb the ladder.

The future 4th line looks like Kozak and Nadeau could be solid if they continue to develop properly.
I'd like to see another physical powerforward here who can play up as necessary.

To me, that leaves the following as trade bait
Olofsson
Girgenson
Mitts
Krebs
Joker
Asplund
Draft pics
Other prospects
- IonSabres

Rosen and Ostlund seem to left out a lot. Rosen's start in Roch is very encouraging. So many bodies, I think the traditional 4th line goes away in 2 years.

Asplund plays a vital role and I'd extend him long term. Just makes lines work better overall and is their top PKer.

Rosen and Ostlund seem to left out a lot. Rosen's start in Roch is very encouraging. So many bodies, I think the traditional 4th line goes away in 2 years.

Asplund plays a vital role and I'd extend him long term. Just makes lines work better overall and is their top PKer.
- Lunaion

Interesting how Rosen's name is pronounced.

Look at the on ice impact for each, Corsi, Fenwic, HDC, etc.
Hard to tell them apart.

Fitz
https://www.naturalstattr...d=8479578&sit=5v5&stype=2

Bear
https://www.naturalstattr...d=8478451&sit=5v5&stype=2
- IonSabres

Okay again one is playing 7min a night and the other is playing 20min a night. Like I keep saying, would it have worked, who knows. But for a 5th, it was worth a shot. He really isn't blocking anyone of significance and it just might have worked. We are a young team, isn't trying to fit other young players into that and seeing if they fit what you are building. In no way would bringing in Bear screwed up the depth of are D, but there was a possibility he might just make it better.

Rosen and Ostlund seem to left out a lot. Rosen's start in Roch is very encouraging. So many bodies, I think the traditional 4th line goes away in 2 years.

Asplund plays a vital role and I'd extend him long term. Just makes lines work better overall and is their top PKer.
- Lunaion

If Ostlund can put some weight on and keep it on, he could be a nice Wild Card. Like the way he plays, just needs to get bigger.

If Ostlund can put some weight on and keep it on, he could be a nice Wild Card. Like the way he plays, just needs to get bigger.
- Buff36

Just feels wrong to talk about a 16 overall as a wildcard and 28 overall as a lock.