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Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Apr 19 @ 3:21 PM ET
So when does the Bills/Broncos deal go down for the 5th overall pick?
- GilPerreault11

All I know is that you guys probably won't like how much you are going to give up.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 19 @ 3:21 PM ET
Bills and Jets have played many a 4:00 games. Both in Buffalo and NY. And this is recently, when neither team was any good.
- Wetbandit1



The Bills haven't had many games past 1pm for a long time

Ralph Wilson was against it because of the idiot fans.

Playing the 4pm game in New York was different.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Apr 19 @ 3:21 PM ET
After the Jets pick at 3
- TheSabresTaco

Defintely will be done when the Broncos are on the clock.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 19 @ 3:22 PM ET
After the Jets pick at 3
- TheSabresTaco



Correct.

But if anything it means they aren't taking a QB the real question is how far back will they go in the draft.

Trying to get a bidding war between the Bills and Dolphins.

jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 19 @ 3:22 PM ET
Sabres Offseason Projection: Winning the Lottery Version


The article is on yahoo

The biggest move of the offseason and future comes in the form of defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. As I mentioned, in this version of my offseason projections, I have the Sabres cashing in on their league-best 18.5 percent odds of landing the top pick in the draft.

Dahlin is the exact defenseman they need to begin to turn around a position that has plagued them for a few years. With the addition of Carlson as well, the Sabres could have plugged their biggest hole.

This roster as I’ve built it leaves the Sabres with $2.9 million in cap space with an $80 million salary cap. The roster will consist of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders.

Here’s a full recap of the lineup:

Athanasiou - Eichel - Reinhart

CJ Smith - Mittelstadt - Okposo

Hagelin - O’Reilly - Baptiste

Rodrigues - Malone - Wilson

Pominville

Scandella - Carlson

Dahlin - Ristolainen

Nelson - Guhle

Beaulieu

Ullmark - Bernier

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- SABRES 89



Smith is probably a reach at that spot,
but i don’t have a huge issue with it
If he’s not ready,
There’s still Rodrigues, O’Regan, Nylander, Oglevie, Fasching & Olofsson who could be reasonably given a chance at a “top9” role

Biggest issues i see though...
Can we trade for Anthanasiou?
And Can we sign Carlson?
And do we actually win the lotto?

IF we do all 3 of those things...
then we can have a pretty good team NEXT year

If any of those 3 don’t happen,
then we still have some holes that need filling
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 19 @ 3:23 PM ET
Defintely will be done when the Broncos are on the clock.
- Pegullaville



Unless the Bills move up to 5 and then trade it to the Giants at 2

But that will cost a ton
GilPerreault11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: IL
Joined: 07.21.2011

Apr 19 @ 3:23 PM ET
Defintely will be done when the Broncos are on the clock.
- Pegullaville


If the Bills are trying to get to #2, not sure they are, then it will obviously be before then.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 19 @ 3:27 PM ET
Correct.

But if anything it means they aren't taking a QB the real question is how far back will they go in the draft.

Trying to get a bidding war between the Bills and Dolphins.

- Stripes77


That's an easily fought battle.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 19 @ 3:27 PM ET
You and I are on the same page, we have been since this debate about moving up started.

For the record I don't think McCarron is the guy, he is not Jimmy G or he would have been able to beat out Dalton

- Stripes77


Exactly
That’s why i can’t imagine the Bills see him as anything other than a placeholder

It is interesting that I’ve seen Mayfield slipping to us at 12
And now there’s talk of Rosen falling

I’d like trading to 8 or 9 for Rosen A LOT more than going up to #2 (obviously)

It’s gonna be an interesting draft
That’s for sure
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 19 @ 3:30 PM ET
What do you mean funny? Like a clown? Do I amuse you?! Huh?

What movie???

- hehateme



GREAT FLICK
Love the reference!
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 19 @ 3:30 PM ET
Exactly
That’s why i can’t imagine the Bills see him as anything other than a placeholder

It is interesting that I’ve seen Mayfield slipping to us at 12
And now there’s talk of Rosen falling

I’d like trading to 8 or 9 for Rosen A LOT more than going up to #2 (obviously)

It’s gonna be an interesting draft
That’s for sure

- jdfitz77



Depends on what happens with Allen

If the Browns take him at 1 and the Giants take Barkley or Chubb then the Jets have to take Darnold

That leaves Mayfield and Rosen there after 4 so then there are teams that will either take their non QB guy and teams that would like to add a few picks and move back.

IF (big IF) those two are on the board around 7 or 8 I would absolutely move up to take one especially if they didn't have to give up pick 22. Pick 12 a first and a 3rd to get to 8 sounds good to me.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 19 @ 3:32 PM ET
Sabres Offseason Projection: Winning the Lottery Version


The article is on yahoo

The biggest move of the offseason and future comes in the form of defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. As I mentioned, in this version of my offseason projections, I have the Sabres cashing in on their league-best 18.5 percent odds of landing the top pick in the draft.

Dahlin is the exact defenseman they need to begin to turn around a position that has plagued them for a few years. With the addition of Carlson as well, the Sabres could have plugged their biggest hole.

This roster as I’ve built it leaves the Sabres with $2.9 million in cap space with an $80 million salary cap. The roster will consist of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders.

Here’s a full recap of the lineup:

Athanasiou - Eichel - Reinhart

CJ Smith - Mittelstadt - Okposo

Hagelin - O’Reilly - Baptiste

Rodrigues - Malone - Wilson

Pominville

Scandella - Carlson

Dahlin - Ristolainen

Nelson - Guhle

Beaulieu

Ullmark - Bernier

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Player Report Card: Rasmus Ristolainen
Player Report Card: Nick Baptiste
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Player Report Card: Rasmus Ristolainen
Player Report Card: Nick Baptiste
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Open Thread
part of the article.

- SABRES 89




What a turnover, Botts must’ve removed his comfy couch from his office.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 19 @ 3:33 PM ET
Lamar Jackson will be a top 5-10 surprise IMO.

I could see Miami or AZ moving up for him

- sbroads24


And he’ll be a bust if they don’t let him sit for at least a year
He’s got to many issues to work out to start right away

*unless they want Tyrod-like production with more INTs
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Apr 19 @ 3:34 PM ET
Just saw on FB this post from @Draftmockscout:

#2

for

McCoy, Peterman, 21, 22, 53 and 56.





Please lord, no.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Apr 19 @ 3:35 PM ET
Just saw on FB this post from @Draftmockscout:

#2

for

McCoy, Peterman, 21, 22, 53 and 56.




Please lord, no.

- RhinoFan


Pull the trigger
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 19 @ 3:35 PM ET
This is surprising coming from Mr. We can fit everyone under our cap

It's 1 year, and he's retired

- sbroads24


BIG difference between fitting ROR or Kane,
who actually produce,
under our Cap

As opposed to u advocating to pay a guy 5.6mil for an expected (in your words) 10-12goals
That’s just dumb
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 19 @ 3:36 PM ET
Just saw on FB this post from @Draftmockscout:

#2

for

McCoy, Peterman, 21, 22, 53 and 56.





Please lord, no.

- RhinoFan

I mean, this looks remakably dumb considering Nathan Peterman is included, and the Giants have 0 cap room for McCoy
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 19 @ 3:36 PM ET
Just saw on FB this post from @Draftmockscout:

#2

for

McCoy, Peterman, 21, 22, 53 and 56.





Please lord, no.

- RhinoFan


Since they don't have 21 anymore...no
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 19 @ 3:37 PM ET
what I hear, she is not just sitting
- homiedclown


Is she actually making Personnal decisions though?

What EXACTLY is she doing?
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 19 @ 3:37 PM ET
BIG difference between fitting ROR or Kane,
who actually produce,
under our Cap

As opposed to u advocating to pay a guy 5.6mil for an expected (in your words) 10-12goals
That’s just dumb

- jdfitz77

I'm not though.

You want to buy him out with 1 year left?

He's here, he's staying, that's all
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Apr 19 @ 3:37 PM ET
That chart is over 20 years old. Different game, draft picks are more valuable. Trading to move up for QB’s even more costly.
- Fattony1187


Huh?

If you're using draft picks to get draft picks then there's no change.

Moving from 12 to 10, I have no idea why they'd do that now that's an at the draft if someone falls thing, costs a lot less than moving from 5 to 3.

There will always be leverage. If you know a team's intentions you can use that to get more from them. QB's are irrelevant, let's say GB wanted to move up into the top 5, they're obviously not drafting a QB, but Barkley more than likely. Their intentions are clear, the team will use that as leverage to jack up the price.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Apr 19 @ 3:39 PM ET
Since they don't have 21 anymore...no
- Stripes77


Sorry was my error, they had 12 in there.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Apr 19 @ 3:40 PM ET
I mean, this looks remakably dumb considering Nathan Peterman is included, and the Giants have 0 cap room for McCoy
- sbroads24


I hope it stays that way, that's ridiculous.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 19 @ 3:42 PM ET
Sorry was my error, they had 12 in there.
- RhinoFan





Okay!

#2 and OBJ

and then McCoy, Peterman, 12, 22, and the two other picks you have me thinking though
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 19 @ 3:42 PM ET
So you mean before anyone knew he was this good?

When he was a mid-first round pick that you are so against trading for?

This is an amazing turn of events

- sbroads24


No...
i mean AFTER he was drafted
BEFORE his ROY season

That’s what PROSPECT means...
duh

Maybe go back & read where i wrote,
“McAvoy like PROSPECT”


Not SPECIFICALLY McAvoy...
just used the comparison between him & Girgensons to show that a mid-1st is a total crapshoot when talking about what the value of trading for that pick is actually worth

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