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Totally agree with you. Considering this is the first time in almost 3 seasons that Erik looks like himself again. Doing that on a terrible team, where often most nights he's carrying them is so damn impressive. He's a world class athlete. He deserves the Norris and should get Ted Lindsay votes. That being said, I still prefer Dahlin's overall game. His tenacity, and his physicality have shown up this year. He's got snarl, and we need that in the worst way.

He's been completely useless and underwhelming. It might take longer for him to adjust into this system, but to be completely honest to me it doesn't look good. Major overpay.

He was an overpayment at the deadline, and he's done nothing thus far. I have no issues with the physicality, but I just don't see it. I'll just hold my cards for now.

Was not really digging the lines. The Tuch and Samuelsson injuries were so detrimental to this team. I also don't really like what I've seen thus far out of Greenway, but it's early.

Closer than the score showed. The Sabres were all over Edmonton in the second period. It sucks that you lose, however they will be hungry tomorrow.

Very nice for the team to hold the lead to a respectable total.

Girgensons is a fantastic bottom six forward, and personally he can stay in Buffalo as long as he would like. I wouldn't be upset at the same time if he wanted a fresh start elsewhere. But, as long as he wants to suit up here, I'm all for it. He's a soldier who fits a role and fights hard.

Portillo is an excellent prospect, with LA needing depth at the position. Asplund felt like Buffalo was sending him somewhere where he could play routinely. After he got passed by Jost and Krebs.

Atlanta does not deserve another team. Quebec should easily receive a team before Atlanta. Houston is fine, by me.

Well it's what needs to happen. We need to improve the PK. You're telling me an expiring Nick Bonino will cost more than a 5th. Additionally, I'd still look for upgrades if they're out there.

Use the pick to do something tomorrow or Friday. Riley Stillman cannot be the only addition.

Really good value for Ekholm. They could turn around and flip Barrie; if they wanted. Not bad for an over 30 year player on a high AAV lengthy term contract. Ekholm has bounced back in the last 20 games though for sure.

I would have loved to have been the team brokering the trade ala Arizona; but to say this is shocking is about as interesting staring at white washed walls.

Guys who could make sense: Jensen, RHD (Washington) Bonino, C (San Jose) Any goalie with a pulse *har har*

Vancouver is my other team, I watch nearly every game. He's been one of the worst defensemen on a team full of deplorable defensemen. It's a meh move. Hopefully they use him in the right fits, to add physicality, but don't ask him to do more than that. I agree 100% on the comparison to Fitzgerald, I think he's a downgrade on Fitzgerald.

If it's something like Comrie and a 4th I'm fine with that.

I don't think the world of Bloom, but at the same time, you can find someone like Stillman off waivers. He's a physical stay at home defensemen who can drop the gloves. He's a late 90's early 2000's defensemen which offers nothing more. Sarcasm aside, it's still a meh move.

This is what you want though? A guy who has no real substantial upside? He's meh, completely underwhelming. Regardless if you like Bloom or not. This is just about as blah a return as possible.

Tonight's game will show a lot towards whether or not they will be pushing for a playoff spot. I see a lot of upside in the offensive side of the game, but they still have to be better away from the puck and I agree w/ what a lot of people are saying we could use an upgrade at 3C/4C. Someone who plays a more thorough two way game. Think Cizikas but not as ancient.

Completely fair on Murphy for a 3rd. You're probably right. You can find functional players from Rochester for that. Rousek, screams "Give me a shot".

Rosen and a 3rd for Connor Murphy. This is something that makes sense for the Sabres, signed for one more year, we give up a tradeable asset in Rosen and a middle pick for an upgrade on this defense core.

Wow, let's trade for an overperforming middle six forward on a terrible team. I'm so not giving up assets for a player like Sam Lafferty. That's a waiver claim type move. I just don't get giving up any sort of tangible assets for him. He's a solid nhl regular, but he's a marginal upgrade over Jost/Asplund at best. Pass, so easily.

I'd be okay with giving up Rosen in the right trade.

Congrats, what I loved coming into this season was that Cozens was out to prove that he had more to show offensively, and he's just done that. Since the World Championships, he's been a possessed human being. He's a hockey rink rat, and just wants to get better. He's the best forward entering the zone/carrying the puck and our best face off centermen. He's physical and responsible. This is a GREAT deal for the Sabres and for Cozens, to know he's here and part of the core long term. Congrats to Dylan!

18 goals, 23 assists for 41 points. I think that's about what I'd expect. Which is a pretty good first season.