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SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

Dec 8 @ 1:47 PM ET
you mean like that pro move Nylander for Jokiharju
- TheSabresTaco

we did get the better player out of that deal though
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 1:47 PM ET
a wand so that she can final have an O
- SabresFaninIndiana





sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Dec 8 @ 1:48 PM ET
you mean like that pro move Nylander for Jokiharju
- TheSabresTaco

exactly. Krebs for a young top 4 defender of equal value.

nice call on an example
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Dec 8 @ 1:49 PM ET
Great post Boss. The stank of Eichel and Reinfart has left. Synergy extinguished.

I feel like Adams will play the long game. He might be thinking if tage took 3-4 years of garbage play might be worth to let Mittlefat ride it out.

Its just natural for lines to cool and then other lines to get hot. Our 4th line was our best line first 6-7 games.

Middlefat was hot first 15 games and stank now. Kids line really just started clicking after quinn got his peepee smacked.

Samuelson gets injured we suck. He comes back we good.

All this and it just sounds like we are a young team with big upside. Needs some upgrades that fit team chemistry. Jost was a good start.

Im sure ventura will find some gems.

- ZiggyBuff


Mitts has 3 even strength points this season. Getting him and VO out of top 6 instantly improved the team.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 1:49 PM ET
if they can lock him up for 8 now at a reasonable price i would do it..
- SabresFaninIndiana


Same.

Would you rather do 3x5.5 and 8x9.5 after so you lock him in for the next 11 years (33 at expiration) or just 8x6.5 (exp at age 30)
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 8 @ 1:50 PM ET
we need 4 more girgs...

also i was extremely pissed off when Samuelson scored a goal a few games ago

- SabresFaninIndiana

Girgensons does have that gorgeous 1 knee Curling Slide as he takes himself out out the play.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 1:52 PM ET
exactly. Krebs for a young top 4 defender of equal value.

nice call on an example

- sabresfan69


Depending on the return I'd trade almost anyone. I have faith in Krebs and I think the org does too.. but I wouldn't hesitate to trade him for a sure fire top 4 D similar age.

Noah Dobson. Probably too much. Wonder what Jamie Drysdale's value is these days. Bowen Byram?
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Dec 8 @ 1:53 PM ET
Same.

Would you rather do 3x5.5 and 8x9.5 after so you lock him in for the next 11 years (33 at expiration) or just 8x6.5 (exp at age 30)

- TheSabresTaco


I'd take 8x8 today. Was hoping 8x7.5 a week ago, but now it feels optimistic.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 8 @ 1:54 PM ET
Sabres have 5 guys playing at a better than ppg pace:

Thompson- traded for by Botterill
Dahlin- drafted by Botterill
Skinner- traded for & re-signed by Botterill
Tuch- traded for by Adams
Cozens- drafted by Botterill


Seems like Botterill wasn’t as bad as many here thought….
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 1:55 PM ET
I'd take 8x8 today. Was hoping 8x7.5 a week ago, but now it feels optimistic.
- Lunaion


I don't foresee the org paying him more than Thompson.

today.
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Dec 8 @ 1:55 PM ET
what should i buy my wife for christmas

challenge +1 for something i can't find on adamandeve.com

- TheSabresTaco

https://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/micro

Awesome piece. My wife loves it.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 8 @ 1:55 PM ET
Sabres have 5 guys playing at a better than ppg pace:

Thompson- traded for by Botterill
Dahlin- drafted by Botterill
Skinner- traded for & re-signed by Botterill
Tuch- traded for by Adams
Cozens- drafted by Botterill


Seems like Botterill wasn’t as bad as many here thought….

- jdfitz77

Oh Boy!!
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 8 @ 1:56 PM ET
I will take that wager.

Its 25 games in. Chances of him averaging a point a game for the next 55 games are slim.

- sabresfan69


I agree with your approach.
Difficult for cozens to repeat/ continue his hot season start.
Although what's done is done and everyone saw the potential moving forward.


Still, the comparables are making 7.5+.

If they bridge deal, sure closer to 6 million

I'd make a friendly wager
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 1:56 PM ET
https://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/micro

Awesome piece. My wife loves it.

- TheHank


she has a sig p320 nitron. solid suggestion though
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 1:58 PM ET
Sabres have 5 guys playing at a better than ppg pace:

Thompson- traded for by Botterill
Dahlin- drafted by Botterill
Skinner- traded for & re-signed by Botterill
Tuch- traded for by Adams
Cozens- drafted by Botterill


Seems like Botterill wasn’t as bad as many here thought….

- jdfitz77


No Botterill did some nice things. Roster management and coach selection was poor.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Dec 8 @ 1:59 PM ET
I don't foresee the org paying him more than Thompson.

today.

- TheSabresTaco


It'a awkward, but it's just the reality of the market. Cozens is doing this at 21. Tage didn't have a good year until 24. Dahlin and Power are going to jump him soon as well.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 8 @ 1:59 PM ET
she has a sig p320 nitron. solid suggestion though
- TheSabresTaco

That's a nice Piece, have 1 in the gun Cabinet myself.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 8 @ 2:01 PM ET
we need 4 more girgs...

also i was extremely pissed off when Samuelson scored a goal a few games ago

- SabresFaninIndiana


Next thing you know:

Some guy that cant distinguish between "know" and "now" and "are" and "our" is gonna be trolling you.

Just a gentle reminder, can't say anything nice about #28
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 2:01 PM ET
I agree with your approach.
Difficult for cozens to repeat/ continue his hot season start.
Although what's done is done and everyone saw the potential moving forward.


Still, the comparables are making 7.5+.

If they bridge deal, sure closer to 6 million

I'd make a friendly wager

- Boss34


perhaps it's optimistic to think Cozens finishes a point a game, but the offensive drive he's providing, which started last season, is by no means a fluke. He has the linemates, he sits on the top, somehow best PP in the league, and his shot has improved.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 8 @ 2:02 PM ET
All 3 Tallness Cozens Dahlin sign matching contracts a year apart. They Want to be here??
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 2:02 PM ET
That's a nice Piece, have 1 in the gun Cabinet myself.
- Buff36


I'm a huge fan of the Sig brand. All around quality.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 2:04 PM ET
It'a awkward, but it's just the reality of the market. Cozens is doing this at 21. Tage didn't have a good year until 24. Dahlin and Power are going to jump him soon as well.
- Lunaion


Can only say we'll see at this point. I'm sure it'll be an ongoing topic in June.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 8 @ 2:04 PM ET
I'm a huge fan of the Sig brand. All around quality.
- TheSabresTaco

Agree, all I buy for Handguns
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 8 @ 2:05 PM ET
All 3 Tallness Cozens Dahlin sign matching contracts a year apart. They Want to be here??
- Buff36


I can see Cozens matching.. but Dahlin? My my... that my friend is a pipey dreamy
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Dec 8 @ 2:05 PM ET
Sabres have 5 guys playing at a better than ppg pace:

Thompson- traded for by Botterill
Dahlin- drafted by Botterill
Skinner- traded for & re-signed by Botterill
Tuch- traded for by Adams
Cozens- drafted by Botterill


Seems like Botterill wasn’t as bad as many here thought….

- jdfitz77


One was acquired because we absolutely sucked and our "star player" lost his love for the game.
One was drafted 1st OA because we absolutely sucked
One was signed to the worst contract in the league at the time.
Adams traded for one because we absolutely sucked even after the botterill tenure.
One was drafted because we still absolutely sucked.
Still absolutely sucked afterwards.
I'm not clapping my hands, that's ON YOU dude.


Jfc.
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