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Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.12.2015

May 12 @ 8:44 PM ET
Don't know. Selling now at an all-time low sucks

Jack lit the fuse (although I don't blame him after all the losing). Adams is pretty far up poop's creek

- jcragcrumple



It’s why I wanted to sell him last season. Get ahead of the curve. The writing was on the wall
Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.12.2015

May 12 @ 8:46 PM ET
Who's excited about Tage Thompson? He's seemingly been coveted by everyone ever since his early days In St.Louis and he still hasn't proved that he can play at the NHL level.
- Shady1962



Him, Aspland and mitts look like a fine 3rd line.
Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.12.2015

May 12 @ 8:48 PM ET
I loved Turcotte in the draft

But it’s still a bit of a gamble. Big question marks on all those players.

- Sabretooth9



We are in last right now. DEAD last. 6 years into the Eichel core. It’s not a gamble at this point, it’s the right thing to do. Sell old core bring in a new one.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 12 @ 8:49 PM ET
Arizona- Eichel
Buffalo-
Dvorak
Garland
DK
Cychuron
Is this what you put out earlier homie. Checks all the boxes. And there all still fairly young.

- Buff36

throw in olofsson or risto if needed
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 12 @ 8:50 PM ET
throw in olofsson or risto if needed
- homiedclown


Oh my
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 12 @ 8:53 PM ET
throw in olofsson or risto if needed
- homiedclown

It's not bad, gives you a good C, a good RW, a perfect fit at 2LD, and a good goalie and they help you know and the future.
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

May 12 @ 9:01 PM ET
https://www.capfriendly.com/trade-machine/6482
Not bad, maybe see if you could change Clague for Bjornfot or Roy

- Buff36
yes that is bad. Nothing but unproven question marks.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 12 @ 9:11 PM ET
yes that is bad. Nothing but unproven question marks.
- Mentalorgasm5

Clague has looked pretty good since his callup, Peterson is a good young goalie that has looked pretty good this year and Turcotte is unproven but is the young C with high end potential that everyone is crying for, plus atleast another good 1st. Don't think it's that bad of a deal especially if you get Clague changed out for Bjornfot.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 12 @ 9:30 PM ET
Yost...

...But two players stand out as targets for the Sabres – Antti Raanta in Arizona, and Laurent Brossoit in Winnipeg. And for two very different reasons.

The case for Raanta is simple: He’s been reliable for some time, and at 32, it’s reasonable to assume he has a few years left. The Coyotes are committed to tandem goaltender Darcy Kuemper for another season, and the younger Adin Hill has looked good in spot starts.

Few teams have been as reliant on their goaltenders as the Coyotes have, and Raanta – whose Goals Saved Above Expected trumps the likes of Rask, Semyon Varlamov, and Thatcher Demko over this timespan – has been a part of that.

If Raanta’s production has been hampered by health, then Brossoit’s has been impacted by opportunity. Brossoit had the look of a journeyman-type goaltender early in his career with Edmonton, but he’s shown a fair bit of promise in spot starts with the Winnipeg Jets over the last few seasons. The problem for Brossoit? He’s buried behind Connor Hellebuyck, one of the few (justifiably) workhorse goaltenders left in the league. This year in particular he’s been great, though the ice time just isn’t there.

If a goaltender makes his way to free agency, he’s not a safe bet. And the Sabres, considering how little leverage they are going to have with players on the market, aren’t going to fall into a dream signing scenario.

That’s what makes Raanta (durability) and Brossoit (opportunity) intriguing candidates. In terms of performance, there has been much more upside than downside. And considering how hesitant the Sabres will be about “running it back” in net – well, I think there’s a chance both of the agents of these respective players get a call from the Sabres' front office.

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 12 @ 9:35 PM ET
Yost...

...But two players stand out as targets for the Sabres – Antti Raanta in Arizona, and Laurent Brossoit in Winnipeg. And for two very different reasons.

The case for Raanta is simple: He’s been reliable for some time, and at 32, it’s reasonable to assume he has a few years left. The Coyotes are committed to tandem goaltender Darcy Kuemper for another season, and the younger Adin Hill has looked good in spot starts.

Few teams have been as reliant on their goaltenders as the Coyotes have, and Raanta – whose Goals Saved Above Expected trumps the likes of Rask, Semyon Varlamov, and Thatcher Demko over this timespan – has been a part of that.

If Raanta’s production has been hampered by health, then Brossoit’s has been impacted by opportunity. Brossoit had the look of a journeyman-type goaltender early in his career with Edmonton, but he’s shown a fair bit of promise in spot starts with the Winnipeg Jets over the last few seasons. The problem for Brossoit? He’s buried behind Connor Hellebuyck, one of the few (justifiably) workhorse goaltenders left in the league. This year in particular he’s been great, though the ice time just isn’t there.

If a goaltender makes his way to free agency, he’s not a safe bet. And the Sabres, considering how little leverage they are going to have with players on the market, aren’t going to fall into a dream signing scenario.

That’s what makes Raanta (durability) and Brossoit (opportunity) intriguing candidates. In terms of performance, there has been much more upside than downside. And considering how hesitant the Sabres will be about “running it back” in net – well, I think there’s a chance both of the agents of these respective players get a call from the Sabres' front office.

- Powerslave



Good post

I'd say if ullmark leaves, sign em both until 6k is ready
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 12 @ 9:36 PM ET
Yost...

...But two players stand out as targets for the Sabres – Antti Raanta in Arizona, and Laurent Brossoit in Winnipeg. And for two very different reasons.

The case for Raanta is simple: He’s been reliable for some time, and at 32, it’s reasonable to assume he has a few years left. The Coyotes are committed to tandem goaltender Darcy Kuemper for another season, and the younger Adin Hill has looked good in spot starts.

Few teams have been as reliant on their goaltenders as the Coyotes have, and Raanta – whose Goals Saved Above Expected trumps the likes of Rask, Semyon Varlamov, and Thatcher Demko over this timespan – has been a part of that.

If Raanta’s production has been hampered by health, then Brossoit’s has been impacted by opportunity. Brossoit had the look of a journeyman-type goaltender early in his career with Edmonton, but he’s shown a fair bit of promise in spot starts with the Winnipeg Jets over the last few seasons. The problem for Brossoit? He’s buried behind Connor Hellebuyck, one of the few (justifiably) workhorse goaltenders left in the league. This year in particular he’s been great, though the ice time just isn’t there.

If a goaltender makes his way to free agency, he’s not a safe bet. And the Sabres, considering how little leverage they are going to have with players on the market, aren’t going to fall into a dream signing scenario.

That’s what makes Raanta (durability) and Brossoit (opportunity) intriguing candidates. In terms of performance, there has been much more upside than downside. And considering how hesitant the Sabres will be about “running it back” in net – well, I think there’s a chance both of the agents of these respective players get a call from the Sabres' front office.

- Powerslave

Brossoit would definitely be interesting
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 12 @ 9:40 PM ET
Harrington...

A 24-year-old can't know it all in these spots. Eichel claimed Monday he did a lot of research. Given the latest information, it comes off like he just learned how to use Google and WebMD.

😂😂😂
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

May 12 @ 9:41 PM ET
Clague has looked pretty good since his callup, Peterson is a good young goalie that has looked pretty good this year and Turcotte is unproven but is the young C with high end potential that everyone is crying for, plus atleast another good 1st. Don't think it's that bad of a deal especially if you get Clague changed out for Bjornfot.
- Buff36
I know who he is. Eichel is a top 10 NHL player, and is 24, if that is the return, you dont trade him. He has 5 more years. He can rot sitting out for the next 5.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 12 @ 9:49 PM ET
I know who he is. Eichel is a top 10 NHL player, and is 24, if that is the return, you dont trade him. He has 5 more years. He can rot sitting out for the next 5.
- Mentalorgasm5

That's stupid idea, yeah Jack pissed in are cheerio's, so let him stew, I don't know what everyone expects, but whatever.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 12 @ 9:50 PM ET
Harrington...

A 24-year-old can't know it all in these spots. Eichel claimed Monday he did a lot of research. Given the latest information, it comes off like he just learned how to use Google and WebMD.

😂😂😂

- Powerslave

Yeah I posted the whole article a page or so back, Harrington surprised me with some of what he said.
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

May 12 @ 9:56 PM ET
NFL should go with a 19 week regular season so teams get two bye weeks. That’s got to change soon. Have byes between weeks 4 and 15 average 6 teams on bye Thursday night teams play coming off bye. Everybody win$. Start byes week 3 if you have to and TNF starts week 4 in addition to season opener.
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

May 12 @ 9:58 PM ET
Yost...

...But two players stand out as targets for the Sabres – Antti Raanta in Arizona, and Laurent Brossoit in Winnipeg. And for two very different reasons.

The case for Raanta is simple: He’s been reliable for some time, and at 32, it’s reasonable to assume he has a few years left. The Coyotes are committed to tandem goaltender Darcy Kuemper for another season, and the younger Adin Hill has looked good in spot starts.

Few teams have been as reliant on their goaltenders as the Coyotes have, and Raanta – whose Goals Saved Above Expected trumps the likes of Rask, Semyon Varlamov, and Thatcher Demko over this timespan – has been a part of that.

If Raanta’s production has been hampered by health, then Brossoit’s has been impacted by opportunity. Brossoit had the look of a journeyman-type goaltender early in his career with Edmonton, but he’s shown a fair bit of promise in spot starts with the Winnipeg Jets over the last few seasons. The problem for Brossoit? He’s buried behind Connor Hellebuyck, one of the few (justifiably) workhorse goaltenders left in the league. This year in particular he’s been great, though the ice time just isn’t there.

If a goaltender makes his way to free agency, he’s not a safe bet. And the Sabres, considering how little leverage they are going to have with players on the market, aren’t going to fall into a dream signing scenario.

That’s what makes Raanta (durability) and Brossoit (opportunity) intriguing candidates. In terms of performance, there has been much more upside than downside. And considering how hesitant the Sabres will be about “running it back” in net – well, I think there’s a chance both of the agents of these respective players get a call from the Sabres' front office.

- Powerslave


I'm assuming this is contingent on not moving Eichel and Reinhart, otherwise WTF is the point of acquiring a 32 year old goalie? He'll be 40 by the team is ready to compete.
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

May 12 @ 9:59 PM ET
NFL should go with a 19 week regular season so teams get two bye weeks. That’s got to change soon. Have byes between weeks 4 and 15 average 6 teams on bye Thursday night teams play coming off bye. Everybody win$. Start byes week 3 if you have to and TNF starts week 4 in addition to season opener.
- Hatboro_Swords


This is so obvious I'm shocked they haven't done it yet.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 12 @ 10:04 PM ET
Yeah I posted the whole article a page or so back, Harrington surprised me with some of what he said.
- Buff36



I think Harrington took Adams' comments like I did.

I like Adams. I think he's very intelligent (so much more so than Botterill), well spoken and about as transparent as a GM can be. He may lack experience, but hopefully Karmanos will help offset some of that. I know some on here don't trust ANYONE the Sabres employ, and they criticize, dissect and ridicule ANYTHING Adams says, but I believe him about Eichel.

And he said a mouthful when he said, "we want players that want to be here", and I couldn't agree more.
c1067
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 12.08.2006

May 12 @ 10:05 PM ET
Bill's @ Titans Monday night Oct. 18th. Yeah Baby can't wait.
- Buff36

Are all the Bills prime time games away?
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 12 @ 10:05 PM ET
I'm assuming this is contingent on not moving Eichel and Reinhart, otherwise WTF is the point of acquiring a 32 year old goalie? He'll be 40 by the team is ready to compete.
- Wetbandit1



No, because the hope will be that Luukkonen will have been ready to go. This buys UPL a full year, at least, in Rochester.
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

May 12 @ 10:08 PM ET
Are all the Bills prime time games away?
- c1067


No, at home to the Pats on Monday night week 13.
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

May 12 @ 10:11 PM ET
This is so obvious I'm shocked they haven't done it yet.
- Wetbandit1

It can’t be done without two bye weeks.
c1067
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 12.08.2006

May 12 @ 10:11 PM ET
No, at home to the Pats on Monday night week 13.
- Wetbandit1

So they have 3 prime time games? @KC, @ Saints Home against Patriots?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 12 @ 10:12 PM ET
Are all the Bills prime time games away?
- c1067

No NE in December on Monday and Carolina looks to be a flex game.
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