Michael Pachla: The many facets of the Dmitry Kulikov trade and the player himself

Good post. I like the trade. I think Buffalo wins short term and I'm looking forward to Kulikov in blue and gold

New blog

a lot of words in this blog, to much typing for me.

Sabres won the trade

Not a lot of panthers fans are happy about that trade which makes me happy.

Kulikov seems like the tough, physical playoff defender. Seeing as Pitt won without many (any) of those, it is a weird call, but before this year I would say you need a few of those type of D men in playoffs to win.

This is a player to make the team better in the playoffs, but means nothing if we dont make it to playoffs.

Not a lot of panthers fans are happy about that trade which makes me happy.
- IceColdBeer

I don't mind the trade but I'm also guessing that your standard Panthers fan has absolutely no clue who Mark Pysyk is

a lot of words in this blog, to much typing for me.
- SABRES 89

yeah, I tend to get that way

I don't mind the trade but I'm also guessing that your standard Panthers fan has absolutely no clue who Mark Pysyk is
- mattmoulson

LOL very true - I still like it nonetheless

Not a lot of panthers fans are happy about that trade which makes me happy.
- IceColdBeer

the cats are enamored with analytics...this is the type of trade that will be dissected in any future analytics/eye-test debate

"Kulikov never entered into the conversation. At least here in Buffalo."

Because he hates ALL Russians! FOREVER! And one will never ever play for the Sabres.....EVER!!!!!

...sorry. Too much punctuation.

Kulikov seems like the tough, physical playoff defender. Seeing as Pitt won without many (any) of those, it is a weird call, but before this year I would say you need a few of those type of D men in playoffs to win.

This is a player to make the team better in the playoffs, but means nothing if we dont make it to playoffs.
- Lilroot9

Pittsburgh iced a version of reiger's core last season...the main difference between the two are that the pens had Crosby and malkin...the sabres had........

"Kulikov never entered into the conversation. At least here in Buffalo."

Because he hates ALL Russians! FOREVER! And one will never ever play for the Sabres.....EVER!!!!!

...sorry. Too much punctuation.
- seedy

good point

Quick question...when does Bogosians NTC kick in?

It wouldn't surprise me if the Sabres miss out on Stamkos that Bogosian gets moved for a forward and Fowler is still in the fold for Murray to acquire.

Just my two cents there.

On the trade it self. I liked it. It cost one of our remaining 3 3rd rounders to get a better suited defensemen and move up a few spots to get the player the Sabres wanted in the 2nd round.

I would say its a good trade and while it lacks the fireworks we were all hoping for it improves the team short term and long term!.

Michael Pachla: The many facets of the Dmitry Kulikov trade and the player himself
- Michael Pachla

sabres got the better player and the higher pick

hands down won the trade


while kulikov is not eye opening, you need a guy like him on your roster


not sure if you need him with bogo and gorges though

Not a lot of panthers fans are happy about that trade which makes me happy.
- IceColdBeer

then again there are not a lot of panther fans

sabres got the better player and the higher pick

hands down won the trade


while kulikov is not eye opening, you need a guy like him on your roster


not sure if you need him with bogo and gorges though
- homiedclown

bogo/kulikov would be a pretty nasty duo

If he can turn into a Rivet, stay at home D-man type, he will be awesome to pair with Risto

Pittsburgh iced a version of reiger's core last season...the main difference between the two are that the pens had Crosby and malkin...the sabres had........
- Michael Pachla

bogo/kulikov would be a pretty nasty duo
- Michael Pachla

perfect world

player x/risto
kulikov/bogo
mccabe/nelson

soupy allows a ld to move up and be ok

I wouldn't mind chara on the second pair with this group (waits for the hate)

I wonder if the one year deal with Larsson was part of the expansion draft plan? Basically telling him, if you play well this year, theres another contract coming for you. But if we give you a longer contract now, we're going to have to expose you. Kind of one of those rare opportunities where a team can reward a player for good play rather than giving them term and hope they play like their best days for 2-3 more years.

If he can turn into a Rivet, stay at home D-man type, he will be awesome to pair with Risto
- feetontheair22

he's already better than the rivet we had IMO

Have you watched the American West on AMC Chilly? It's pretty good.
- mhp

I think I've heard of it, haven't watched it though.

- homiedclown

2 of the top 20 centers in the league right there.
And i wonder if they make those sandals Roy is wearing for men.