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

May 23 @ 2:26 PM ET
That's cool, seems to me we say that every year and seem to never land one. And you need someone that can be more than a mid pair, especially with Samuelsson and hopefully won't be occurring injury issues.
- Buff36


There's a difference between attempting to actually acquire one and doing what Kevo has done, which has been to stand pat with what he has, add a few pieces on the edges. Keep in mind he's made very few player trades that weren't forced or pressured. Asplund, Bjork, Johansson. The Johansson pick became Novikov btw.

He hasn't once attempted to acquire one, nor has he ever been in a position to acquire one, prior to chiquorino. His attempt to snag him sets the stage for how I think he's been spending this offseason. Finding another guy with similar impacts at that position.

Can't believe I didn't put Conner Murphy in the trade target category.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 23 @ 2:31 PM ET
Didn't you say you wanted cost control on this guy?
- Lunaion


Not sure I explained my intentions well, at least from my last post.

My ideal candidate is a guy like Conner Murphy. Guy who can play solid mid pair minutes for the next three years. I'd spend more for the right guy. Think Gudas signs a similar 3-4 years so I'd go with him too.

Just enough time to move on if you want and rightfully hand that spot to a guy like Novikov or this/next year's first round defenseman. Right around when the Sabres will start to need impact, cheap players.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 23 @ 2:43 PM ET
Anyone buying this:

Per Frank Servelli:

https://twitter.com/frank...&t=hqR9TYIpzRsCOAnvTWKdTw

“After speaking with a few staff members at MLSE about the apparent rift between Shanahan and Dubas, I was told that it began in the 2021 offseason. Dubas had a deal in place to send a 2021 5th (#153) to Buffalo for Tage Thompson, but it was nixed due to lack of draft capital.”

Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 23 @ 2:44 PM ET
Not sure I explained my intentions well, at least from my last post.

My ideal candidate is a guy like Conner Murphy. Guy who can play solid mid pair minutes for the next three years. I'd spend more for the right guy. Think Gudas signs a similar 3-4 years so I'd go with him too.

Just enough time to move on if you want and rightfully hand that spot to a guy like Novikov or this/next year's first round defenseman. Right around when the Sabres will start to need impact, cheap players.

- TheSabresTaco


Makes sense. Need to upgrade in the NHL, depth, and pipeline. Kicked the can last year, can't do it again this summer.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 23 @ 2:53 PM ET
Makes sense. Need to upgrade in the NHL, depth, and pipeline. Kicked the can last year, can't do it again this summer.
- Lunaion


Based on Kevo's open admission of attempting to acquire the chicken, I can't fathom he sits on his hands again. I expect a reworking of the bottom 6 (obviously not all 6), a top 4 D and a reassessment in goal. The latter is more of a hope.
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

May 23 @ 2:56 PM ET
Anyone buying this:

Per Frank Servelli:

https://twitter.com/frank...&t=hqR9TYIpzRsCOAnvTWKdTw

“After speaking with a few staff members at MLSE about the apparent rift between Shanahan and Dubas, I was told that it began in the 2021 offseason. Dubas had a deal in place to send a 2021 5th (#153) to Buffalo for Tage Thompson, but it was nixed due to lack of draft capital.”

- washedup20


Thought there was a rumor like this out there, didn’t know it was the leafs. They only had 3 picks that year, so sorta makes sense.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 23 @ 3:00 PM ET
Based on Kevo's open admission of attempting to acquire the chicken, I can't fathom he sits on his hands again. I expect a reworking of the bottom 6 (obviously not all 6), a top 4 D and a reassessment in goal. The latter is more of a hope.
- TheSabresTaco


Hope so. Fact that they all have another year left on their deals (except Clague) complicates things. Was a much easier job last summer.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 23 @ 3:09 PM ET
Anyone buying this:

Per Frank Servelli:

https://twitter.com/frank...&t=hqR9TYIpzRsCOAnvTWKdTw

“After speaking with a few staff members at MLSE about the apparent rift between Shanahan and Dubas, I was told that it began in the 2021 offseason. Dubas had a deal in place to send a 2021 5th (#153) to Buffalo for Tage Thompson, but it was nixed due to lack of draft capital.”

- washedup20

ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

May 23 @ 3:10 PM ET
Anyone buying this:

Per Frank Servelli:

https://twitter.com/frank...&t=hqR9TYIpzRsCOAnvTWKdTw

“After speaking with a few staff members at MLSE about the apparent rift between Shanahan and Dubas, I was told that it began in the 2021 offseason. Dubas had a deal in place to send a 2021 5th (#153) to Buffalo for Tage Thompson, but it was nixed due to lack of draft capital.”

- washedup20



Fake account it seems
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 23 @ 3:14 PM ET
Fake account it seems
- ImThatGuy



You’re right, I’ve been dupped!
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 23 @ 3:18 PM ET
Fake account it seems
- ImThatGuy

https://www.nhltraderumor...s-almost-traded-tage.html



Elliotte Friedman brought it up a few months ago

the alleged team was not mentioned though

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

May 23 @ 3:20 PM ET
You’re right, I’ve been dupped!
- washedup20

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 23 @ 3:31 PM ET
https://www.diebytheblade...-sabres-prospects-bedard/
Very Long, But interesting!!
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 23 @ 3:36 PM ET
There's a difference between attempting to actually acquire one and doing what Kevo has done, which has been to stand pat with what he has, add a few pieces on the edges. Keep in mind he's made very few player trades that weren't forced or pressured. Asplund, Bjork, Johansson. The Johansson pick became Novikov btw.

He hasn't once attempted to acquire one, nor has he ever been in a position to acquire one, prior to chiquorino. His attempt to snag him sets the stage for how I think he's been spending this offseason. Finding another guy with similar impacts at that position.

Can't believe I didn't put Conner Murphy in the trade target category.

- TheSabresTaco

Well I guess, unfortunately he let one slip through his fingers and traded him
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 23 @ 3:57 PM ET
https://buffalohockeynow....calder-cup-eastern-final/
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 23 @ 3:58 PM ET
https://twitter.com/Sabre...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 23 @ 4:16 PM ET

- homiedclown


hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

May 23 @ 4:21 PM ET
Anyone buying this:

Per Frank Servelli:

https://twitter.com/frank...&t=hqR9TYIpzRsCOAnvTWKdTw

“After speaking with a few staff members at MLSE about the apparent rift between Shanahan and Dubas, I was told that it began in the 2021 offseason. Dubas had a deal in place to send a 2021 5th (#153) to Buffalo for Tage Thompson, but it was nixed due to lack of draft capital.”

- washedup20


no franking way that was ever going to happen. I smell BS
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

May 23 @ 4:30 PM ET
https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2022/12/insider-says-sabres-almost-traded-tage.html



Elliotte Friedman brought it up a few months ago

the alleged team was not mentioned though

- homiedclown


could you imagine if we actually did that? holy crap GMKA would of been black balled forever.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 23 @ 4:36 PM ET
could you imagine if we actually did that? holy crap GMKA would of been black balled forever.
- hehateme

Well it didn't happen, so let's leave it there!!
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

May 23 @ 4:51 PM ET
There's a difference between attempting to actually acquire one and doing what Kevo has done, which has been to stand pat with what he has, add a few pieces on the edges. Keep in mind he's made very few player trades that weren't forced or pressured. Asplund, Bjork, Johansson. The Johansson pick became Novikov btw.

He hasn't once attempted to acquire one, nor has he ever been in a position to acquire one, prior to chiquorino. His attempt to snag him sets the stage for how I think he's been spending this offseason. Finding another guy with similar impacts at that position.

Can't believe I didn't put Conner Murphy in the trade target category.

- TheSabresTaco

We can all agree standing pat now is unacceptable, right?

I personally don't think he does. I believe 2 decent moves are coming. But if they don't we can't do the excuses thing anymore
GPHawksfan
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: AB
Joined: 01.26.2018

May 23 @ 5:09 PM ET
no franking way that was ever going to happen. I smell BS
- hehateme

It's a fake twitter account
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 23 @ 5:29 PM ET
We can all agree standing pat now is unacceptable, right?

I personally don't think he does. I believe 2 decent moves are coming. But if they don't we can't do the excuses thing anymore

- sbroads24



What are those decent moves you anticipate?

washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 23 @ 5:31 PM ET
It's a fake twitter account
- GPHawksfan



I apologize to all, I pulled a Hillary Clinton and will spend my time focusing on getting better…


























*make sure we take out Epstein
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

May 23 @ 5:35 PM ET


I know a guy....just gave me a hot commodities tip;
Maple Syrup

Half the “crop” is going to be salty and worthless for commercial sale

The sweet stuff will be more scarce and worth a fortune
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