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Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 23 @ 4:36 PM ET
If Olofsson can get me a couple pieces that could help my team for the now and the future, I am all for it. I am just trying to think of the future, are you keeping Olofsson, is he in your long-term plans. This could be the best Opportunity to get something good for Him at this TDL. Of course if he stays cold the next week could be 10 or 11 games that he hasn't scored so that could affect this trade to. I know Vibes and all but sooner or later decisions have to be made.
- Buff36


Maybe you're not sure if olofsson is in the long term plans? Maybe KA has 2 plans, one short term and one longer?

I just do not see why they would trade a guy that has 20+ many 5 x5 goals from the 3rd line?

And if what olofsson is doing here in buffalo is so offensive (his hot and cold offensive), why would another team give you a now and later trade?

Does some other gm see something your missing and will be willing to part with some major future pieces?

I'm more concerned with dahlin, power and tuch's next deals. I've said it before, play the 7rh round pick to ufa status. Asset lost, but everyone is arguing were over flowing with prospects... when they are tm'ing
riptheguard
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.08.2005

Feb 23 @ 4:37 PM ET
If he does it'd be nice for ppl to be a little discreet for the man. Or we'll never hear from him.
- DirtyDan

I miss his enthusiasm and optimism and agree, hope he eventually comes back
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 23 @ 4:38 PM ET
Wonder if we are going to blessed with another fly by post / deleted post by the Gerbs
- riptheguard


Yeah, he's not pulling anyone's strings around here.

He's messing with you guys...... hook line and sinker
JCSabs06
Buffalo Sabres
Location: The Edge...The only people who really know where it is have gone over
Joined: 09.06.2012

Feb 23 @ 4:39 PM ET
Wonder if we are going to blessed with another fly by post / deleted post by the Gerbs
- riptheguard



Maybe we should have a code name for him so that stuff like this doesn't get picked up by the alphabet agencies.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 23 @ 4:50 PM ET
what if they go 1-4 in those 5 games before the deadline?
- homiedclown


That might do it. If the asking price is too high on guys they'd like, gotta be some temptation to jump in and sell, if they are out. Getting the value up on Mitts and VO was the dream scenario for the season, would love to take full advantage of that....and then we'll be sold continuity, progress, want to be here, etc while they do nothing.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Feb 23 @ 4:54 PM ET
fify

Russians always meddling in Poland.

I'm a big history nut though and I've never really dove into the Napoleonic Wars, so thanks for the suggestion. I will be listening

- DirtyDan

It'll be a nice sleep aid.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 23 @ 4:56 PM ET
lots of stuff in here

https://www.spectorshocke...-part-2-february-23-2023/
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Feb 23 @ 5:10 PM ET
lots of stuff in here

https://www.spectorshocke...-part-2-february-23-2023/

- homiedclown

Words?
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Feb 23 @ 5:15 PM ET
Anyone see the report that Adams asked Okposo if we should carry 3 goalies
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 23 @ 5:21 PM ET
Words?
- jochfr

homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 23 @ 5:24 PM ET
Anyone see the report that Adams asked Okposo if we should carry 3 goalies
- sabresfan69

I saw it was the entire team wanted to carry 3


well everyone except vinny

sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Feb 23 @ 5:28 PM ET
I saw it was the entire team wanted to carry 3


well everyone except vinny

- homiedclown



I read it was only the veterans I assumed Okposo and I am not sure Grigs.

I wonder if Scotty Bowman asked the guys about carrying three goalies.


https://www.sportsnet.ca/...heck-in-on-each-nhl-team/
Adams listens to his veterans — according to a couple of sources, he listened this year when they asked him to keep three goalies on the NHL roster because they thought it best for the team. If I’m the Sabres, I’m trying to do something, even if it’s small. There’s good value out there, and anything you can bring to your room helps.
Swedish_Jesus
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 07.02.2019

Feb 23 @ 5:41 PM ET
I still like Nick Schmaltz as the Sabres target.

Signed 3 years after this and cap hit isn’t crazy.

One of the better even strength point producers in the league (although that Keller guy helps a lot).

Zona also can’t afford to pay him, and not many teams can take on the cap hit without sending anything back.

Makes too much sense
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 23 @ 5:47 PM ET
I still like Nick Schmaltz as the Sabres target.

Signed 3 years after this and cap hit isn’t crazy.

One of the better even strength point producers in the league (although that Keller guy helps a lot).

Zona also can’t afford to pay him, and not many teams can take on the cap hit without sending anything back.

Makes too much sense

- Swedish_Jesus


Decent fit, just have to wonder if Terry is willing to take on that kind of backloaded contract. 7.5m, 2x8.5m is a lot of extra money above his cap hit.

Would be funny to trade them Bishop. See if they can get more money on IR than on the ice.
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Feb 23 @ 5:49 PM ET
I still like Nick Schmaltz as the Sabres target.

Signed 3 years after this and cap hit isn’t crazy.

One of the better even strength point producers in the league (although that Keller guy helps a lot).

Zona also can’t afford to pay him, and not many teams can take on the cap hit without sending anything back.

Makes too much sense

- Swedish_Jesus

If we are going in the direction I like Garland. He is definitely an upgrade.
mattmoulson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WNY, NY
Joined: 06.14.2015

Feb 23 @ 5:52 PM ET
what if they go 1-4 in those 5 games before the deadline?
- homiedclown


Sell Girgs, Lyubushkin if anyone is interested, ask Okposo and Anderson if they'd be open to getting dealt. Try to make a "hockey trade" with Mitts/ Olofsson
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Feb 23 @ 5:57 PM ET
If we are going in the direction I like Garland. He is definitely an upgrade.
- sabresfan69

Conner Garland ? They have no interest, none at all. Perfect 4.875 mill a year but I asked about him a while back and I was told no interest.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Feb 23 @ 6:04 PM ET
Sell Girgs, Lyubushkin if anyone is interested, ask Okposo and Anderson if they'd be open to getting dealt. Try to make a "hockey trade" with Mitts/ Olofsson
- mattmoulson


They aren’t doing that. If anything. They just don’t make a trade at all

Adams loves Okposo girgensons. He also has move favorites.

He will never move them
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Feb 23 @ 6:05 PM ET
https://twitter.com/pierr...&t=UQ3vn0ahBtEupu3G9Kh7Vw

Caps unloading
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Feb 23 @ 6:08 PM ET
Conner Garland ? They have no interest, none at all. Perfect 4.875 mill a year but I asked about him a while back and I was told no interest.
- SABRES 89


Do they do anything?

What’s your gut tell ya?

They certainly should!

I’m going with Adam’s chickens out and won’t move off his plan.

We end up with basically the same team.
UPL Comrie in 23/24

And the team regresses.

Prove me wrong adams.
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Feb 23 @ 6:12 PM ET
Do they do anything?

What’s your gut tell ya?

They certainly should!

I’m going with Adam’s chickens out and won’t move off his plan.

We end up with basically the same team.
UPL Comrie in 23/24

And the team regresses.

Prove me wrong adams.

- Gr8daygo


Unfortunately from reports it sounds like Adams will make a Bob Corkum type trade.

I only mentioned Coner Garland cause I love his playing style and what he brings Buffalo is missing. He hits, he goes in the corners, he gets dirty the opposite of VO and Mitts
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Feb 23 @ 6:15 PM ET
Unfortunately from reports it sounds like Adams will make a Bob Corkum type trade.

I only mentioned Coner Garland cause I love his playing style and what he brings Buffalo is missing. He hits, he goes in the corners, he gets dirty the opposite of VO and Mitts

- sabresfan69


Hitting is an irrelevant stat in 2023 unfortunately.

Waste of a roster spot basically
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Feb 23 @ 6:15 PM ET
Do they do anything?

What’s your gut tell ya?

They certainly should!

I’m going with Adam’s chickens out and won’t move off his plan.

We end up with basically the same team.
UPL Comrie in 23/24

And the team regresses.

Prove me wrong adams.

- Gr8daygo

Like i said they could have had Chychrun already if they would have included Savoie in the deal but that was a big NO. He's been quite the last few days (Adams). I heard over the weekend there was some interest in the Blues D men but nothing further on that front. They are not going to give Timo Meier 9 mill a year if that is what he's looking for.
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Feb 23 @ 6:19 PM ET
Hitting is an irrelevant stat in 2023 unfortunately.

Waste of a roster spot basically

- Sabretooth9

Well, I know you are being sarcastic but he is also a 50 point player. I would take him over Mitts or VO.
sabresfan69
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.26.2007

Feb 23 @ 6:23 PM ET
Wow, Washington just fleeced Boston.
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