I’m very concerned with this one since we resigned Okposo. That was a major part of it IMO
- lulags

The idea of 3 years from now has blinded many from what’s right in front of them.

Adams has to rely on free agency/trading pieces of what he drafted (which is strictly potential) to address it which there is no indication he will do.

Next season is currently built on the hope of linear progression

I believe that I read that Mitts actually had very good numbers there. I think Greenway as well, although I am less sure about that.
- Slump Buster

Zach Benson tied or led the WHL with 6 SH goals this past season. I know doesnt help the present. Just a little tid bit.

The idea of 3 years from now has blinded many from what’s right in front of them.

Adams has to rely on free agency/trading pieces of what he drafted (which is strictly potential) to address it which there is no indication he will do.

Next season is currently built on the hope of linear progression
- washedup20

Didn't know the offseason ended with the draft

Didn't know the offseason ended with the draft

- DirtyDan

What have you seen him do that suggests or indicates that he is ready, willing or even able to pull off a trade or two for impact players to help win now? That's the crux of the convo.

I can't wait. I predict he plays and never goes back.
- Slump Buster

I hate to say it but Rousek is a guy that looks like he's doing a lot, but really doesn't end up with the production to match. He hasn't been a ppg player since 2017 in U20, but isn't physical either. I'm not sure I see a place for him in the long term. He can stop gap Quinn for a while, but Jacky will be sorely missed during that time.

Must not have kids that are in the 10-20 age range I guess
- IndianaSabresFan

Hey movie time can be a perfect time to catch a nap lol

Zach Benson tied or led the WHL with 6 SH goals this past season. I know doesnt help the present. Just a little tid bit.
- DirtyDan

Still wild to me that he fell. I was absolutely lambasting folks who were saying he was falling to 13. I really don't see any flaw in his game outside size...really, like that's it. He plays a lot bigger than he is too.

What have you seen him do that suggests or indicates that he is ready, willing or even able to pull off a trade or two for impact players to help win now? That's the crux of the convo.
- TheHank

He traded for his friend's son a few months ago. Does Doug weight have a defenseman son?

Zach Benson tied or led the WHL with 6 SH goals this past season. I know doesnt help the present. Just a little tid bit.
- DirtyDan

He reminds me of Skinner, except a witch on the defensive side (whereas Skinner is decidedly not)

Still wild to me that he fell. I was absolutely lambasting folks who were saying he was falling to 13. I really don't see any flaw in his game outside size...really, like that's it. He plays a lot bigger than he is too.
- QuinnFan

His skating doesn't look that bad to me honestly. Know you're a big rhinofan as well but his pre draft skating looked far worse to me. No offense 😆

I believe that I read that Mitts actually had very good numbers there. I think Greenway as well, although I am less sure about that.
- Slump Buster

Mitts certainly looked good last season, especially towards the end.

Wonder if he's at an alltime value?

I think management loves him and expect an eye popping extension.

I’m very concerned with this one since we resigned Okposo. That was a major part of it IMO
- lulags

Corey Perry would have been a valuable replacement for either Girgs or Okposo.

His skating doesn't look that bad to me honestly. Know you're a big rhinofan as well but his pre draft skating looked far worse to me. No offense 😆
- TheHank

I don't see the knock on his skating... He doesn't look the fastest but hes not slow. And his edgework is actually pretty decent IMO.

Now that we drafted benson I am happy but there was some immediate disappointment that Buffalo didn’t do something more interesting. Oh well, onward and upward!

Now that we drafted benson I am happy but there was some immediate disappointment that Buffalo didn’t do something more interesting. Oh well, onward and upward!
- joshs

Nobody did. Minus the cap dumps.

Corey Perry would have been a valuable replacement for either Girgs or Okposo.
- washedup20

Corey Perry? Really?

C'mon, take the challenge. Ralph is shown the door and you're now the GM. You earlier made the statement that the last three years have been failures (I think you're the only sword swallower that goes that far). Lets hear how the troll does at the job.

His skating doesn't look that bad to me honestly. Know you're a big rhinofan as well but his pre draft skating looked far worse to me. No offense 😆
- TheHank

Yeah Sam was way behind there, super flat footed, skated like Matty Mo. I don't see that critique with Benson, the more I watch the more I think he's an elite skater. He's not a top speed, foot race guy, but his edgework is immaculate.

I don't see the knock on his skating... He doesn't look the fastest but hes not slow. And his edgework is actually pretty decent IMO.
- DirtyDan

I think in that sense he is also like Skinner. Skinner isn't fast, and I don't think he is terribly quick either. He moves well in tight spaces so that it is really never an issue.

Mitts certainly looked good last season, especially towards the end.

Wonder if he's at an alltime value?

I think management loves him and expect an eye popping extension.
- Boss34

He was once the league's #1 prospect, unfortunately we will never sell him for that price...but it's at an all time high for his pro career. I'm with you on the latter part. Donny likes him and wants him to be his next Tage-Turnaround.

Mitts certainly looked good last season, especially towards the end.

Wonder if he's at an alltime value?

I think management loves him and expect an eye popping extension.
- Boss34

Does Benson make you a little less confident in that? They certainly aren't drafting like they set on their forwards.

Nobody did. Minus the cap dumps.
- DirtyDan

Yeah, how bizarre!

Does Benson make you a little less confident in that? They certainly aren't drafting like they set on their forwards.
- Lunaion

Is it possible plans changed once they found out Quinn got hurt…again? They might have been ready to unload the farm for X but reassessed after a core player got hurt.

I don't see the knock on his skating... He doesn't look the fastest but hes not slow. And his edgework is actually pretty decent IMO.
- DirtyDan

Kinda reminds me of Mitts. Mitts was actually slow his first few years. Last 2 he has looked noticeably faster.

Think after he was able to complete 1 pull up and more his skating improved also. Anyone know if benson can do a pullup?

I don't see the knock on his skating... He doesn't look the fastest but hes not slow. And his edgework is actually pretty decent IMO.
- DirtyDan

Does Benson make you a little less confident in that? They certainly aren't drafting like they set on their forwards.
- Lunaion

I'm fairly confident in this group , especially at the draft.

Benefit of the doubt, looks very promising.

Just kicking around the idea.... mitts probably has some decent value, but our system could definitely be a big part of his success.