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Joined: 01.22.2009

Jul 13 @ 9:07 AM ET
The Fan Blog : Building the Buffalo Sabres 2020-21
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Jul 13 @ 9:21 AM ET
For me, it’s...thanks for your service and best of luck in the future to all of them. I know there’s some noise for Johan Larsson (last year fans couldn’t get rid of him fast enough)...I do happen to like him, and I really wish they had tried him higher up the lineup because I think he does have underrated offensive abilities...but at this stage, the cost to keep him would probably be too much.


Youre hired

I. Love. Tage. Thompson.


You're fired.

Just kidding. Nice blog. And kick all the UFAs to the curb. #larryfreein2020
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 13 @ 9:25 AM ET
Who the (frank) is Gipper.

Welcome, Gipper, to the poop.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jul 13 @ 9:41 AM ET
Saying you love tage and calling Sam a super star is enough for me ...

And I think this is garth
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jul 13 @ 9:41 AM ET
Why would Anaheim do the deal you proposed?

Wouldn't they need to really like Ristolainen to do that deal?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 13 @ 9:44 AM ET
Hey junior, I await an answer to my question.

Why did the Pegulas back up, then fire Botts three weeks later?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 13 @ 9:45 AM ET
Why would Anaheim do the deal you proposed?

Wouldn't they need to really like Ristolainen to do that deal?

- kingcong39


They need an RD and AH's contract isn't exactly stunning. They're also rebuilding.
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 13 @ 9:50 AM ET
Is it me or does that seem like a LOT for Henrique?

And a LITTLE for Monte?
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Jul 13 @ 9:50 AM ET
Is Brett Murray an RFA? He may be on an AHL only contract and capfriendly doesn't show it. Definitely keep him. Im not saying he'll be anything great but his has elite-level bigness (6'4" 220) and put up decent rookie stats for Roch. 9+15 in 55. A definite candidate to replace Dalton Smith
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 13 @ 9:52 AM ET
Is Brett Murray an RFA? He may be on an AHL only contract and capfriendly doesn't show it. Definitely keep him. Im not saying he'll be anything great but his has elite-level bigness (6'4" 220) and put up decent rookie stats for Roch. 9+15 in 55. A definite candidate to replace Dalton Smith
- jcragcrumple


One of our Rochester friends that’s been to games, said they liked the kid. Let’s hope the new Rochester staff likes him too.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 13 @ 9:52 AM ET
Is Brett Murray an RFA? He may be on an AHL only contract and capfriendly doesn't show it. Definitely keep him. Im not saying he'll be anything great but his has elite-level bigness (6'4" 220) and put up decent rookie stats for Roch. 9+15 in 55. A definite candidate to replace Dalton Smith
- jcragcrumple


He in on an AHL contract and has until August 2020 to sign an NHL ELC deal or else he becomes a UFA. Unless CF knows of some other odd rule. But he was an NCAA player and has yet to sign an ELC.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 13 @ 9:54 AM ET
Why are you trading Montour to Calgary for a pick, why not see what could be added to get Monahan. Why is Anaheim doing that trade when they can just draft Drysdale.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 13 @ 9:55 AM ET
Is it me or does that seem like a LOT for Henrique?

And a LITTLE for Monte?

- Gr8daygo


It's Ristolainen for Henrique and a slight move up. The fifths are insignificant. Generally this seems to be a reasonable deal.


Far as Monty, an early 2nd round pick is pretty reasonable. Hopefully they can get a player instead.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 13 @ 9:55 AM ET
Why are you trading Montour to Calgary for a pick, why not see what could be added to get Monahan. Why is Anaheim doing that trade when they can just draft Drysdale.
- Buff36


Why does everything think Monahan is available?
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 13 @ 9:57 AM ET
It's Ristolainen for Henrique and a slight move up. The fifths are insignificant. Generally this seems to be a reasonable deal.


Far as Monty, an early 2nd round pick is pretty reasonable. Hopefully they can get a player instead.

- TheSabresTaco


My bad, I missed the swap. Interesting idea and I need coffee.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Jul 13 @ 9:57 AM ET
He in on an AHL contract and has until August 2020 to sign an NHL ELC deal or else he becomes a UFA. Unless CF knows of some other odd rule. But he was an NCAA player and has yet to sign an ELC.
- TheSabresTaco


Considering the (lack of) depth in the forward prospect pool, it would be smart to retain him

I remember an article from this time last year where Botterill said if he impressed at rookie camp, they'd let him try out for Roch. Which he did
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jul 13 @ 9:59 AM ET
Marcus Johansson will absolutely be in the lineup if he's on this team.

He's good for 40 points and you don't make a guy like that your 13th F.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 13 @ 10:01 AM ET
Why does everything think Monahan is available?
- TheSabresTaco

Don't know if he is, but there's been articles saying he could be.
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jul 13 @ 10:02 AM ET
Why does everything think Monahan is available?
- TheSabresTaco


Because they want him to be.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jul 13 @ 10:03 AM ET
It's Ristolainen for Henrique and a slight move up. The fifths are insignificant. Generally this seems to be a reasonable deal.

Far as Monty, an early 2nd round pick is pretty reasonable. Hopefully they can get a player instead.

- TheSabresTaco


It's not unreasonable, but I don't understand why the Ducks would do that unless they really liked Ristolainen.

His contract is up in 2 years, and at that point, his deal will certainly be higher than Henrique's, if they plan on keeping him.

If they don't plan on keeping him, then they are trading down 2 spots for 1.5 years of Ristolainen and whatever they get for him at the trade deadline in 2 years.
Alex the Great
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.27.2018

Jul 13 @ 10:04 AM ET
quote=sbroads24]It’s weird how like the same 4 people on here want to continue to be dead wrong on this subject day after day, and keep coming back for more.


Yet Sbroads, JFitz, Meltdown Mike and Mental Breakdown continue to be wrong day after day coming back
Balboa
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.15.2020

Jul 13 @ 10:05 AM ET
That lineup you have penciled in for next year will guarantee us another draft lottery appearance. If this is the approach management takes we all better be patient.
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Jul 13 @ 10:12 AM ET
Because they want him to be.
- buffalofan19

Good news! Draisaitl is now available too!
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jul 13 @ 10:12 AM ET
Is it me or does that seem like a LOT for Henrique?

And a LITTLE for Monte?

- Gr8daygo


Henrique for:
Risto minus 2 two spots in the draft order for 1st round and 5th round...i.e. Sabres move up 2 spots in each.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Jul 13 @ 10:12 AM ET
Marcus Johansson will absolutely be in the lineup if he's on this team.

He's good for 40 points and you don't make a guy like that your 13th F.

- Powerslave


Move Reinhart back to L1, mojo to L2 and Tage and Ruotsalainen duke it out for the 12th and 13th spot
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