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The main point most of us are trying to make is, DO SOMETHING. None of the moves need to be blockbusters. These are payers to round out a team, fill in gaps, provide depth and allow the prospects to grow and be challenged for ice time. Whatever KA does, it needs to be for the now, this team has plenty of future potential pieces.

Oilers win but not a very impressive win. 10 shots.

So, bring an umbrella. I was bringing one anyway.

Yeah, I don’t want another small forward but you cannot pass on him if he falls to 11. He’s not like Benson but he has the skill to outperform everyone not named Celebrini in this draft.

Kind of like what Harold Ballard said about Inge Hammarstrom, he can go into the corners with a dozen eggs and come out with all of them intact.

I am extremely passionate about making the playoffs this year and I would make that trade. If there are cheaper options to get similar players then that is KA’s job to go out and make those deals. I agree that sitting on his hands will to a lot of angst among the fanbase and he needs to round out the bottom six with some experience and grit. This is just one example of a hypothetical deal and it can also be tweaked by salary retention, a 2nd round pick coming back, Rosen instead of the 1st or being allowed to talk to the players about their futures. In my mind Krebs and Joki are easily replaced and the 1st rounder adds to the pile of prospects. The sum of that is a lot for 3UFAs but one or more could extend and I think cumulatively they have a greater impact than Krebs and Joki. Here is another theoretical layer to that deal. This trade happens at the draft and the Sabres have spoken to Larsson and he indicates he wants to get to UFA status. KA flips him for a good asset and makes a hard pitch to UFA Chris Tanev to play with his brother. Those guys would change the culture immediately. The other culture change would be the message that Mitts, Joki and Krebs were moved so there is an expectation to step up and be counted.

I’ve been waiting for Quinn highlights since his draft. He has just teased us with his potential. This is an important year for him to show what he can do. I think he can put up similar numbers to Cozens breakout season if he plays the whole season. Mule playing 70+ would provide stability on the D corps and show us where he slots in long term.

Labrador doesn’t get any warm currents. I have been to Newfoundland a few times but never when they are getting icebergs that come down from the Labrador Sea. That is something I would like to see. Northern Norway has milder winters than northern Ontario even though they are near the Arctic Circle and I live south of the 49th parallel.

The Mitch Marner of Dmen.

It is an overpay but I am tired of waiting for the prospects to step up and push this team over the hump. They probably won’t be ready in October, only growth from existing players (Power, Quinn, JJP, Benson, Byram, goalies) and a return to form for TNT and Cozens could do it. Injuries and regression from some could destroy this plan early on. I also suspect that 1 or 2 of the 3 could extend in Buffalo if they make the playoffs. Larsson could develop a Swedish connection with Rasmus or become a Tallinder type Dman for Power to blossom. Tanev is from southern Ontario and could be a well paid 4th liner/PK guy if he is a good fit. His work ethic and guts are contagious in a playoff run. You never know with Gourde. Their next contracts may be their last ones and if they like being the vets to get this up and coming team going it might work. Krebs could find another gear but maybe not. Jokiharju can easily be replaced. #11 is just another prospect.

Heading for the UK next year, first two weeks of May. What should I expect for weather?

I think it is but doesn’t beat Montreal vs LA by much.

Savoie’s run is done. It will be an all OHL final.

The shot blocking ratchets up too, taking a toll on them.

HOFer and 100 point man Turgeon is not on a lot of rosters.

Risto was close, about my 64th Dman. It’s wild that I have 7 LHD.

23 man roster. Martin Perreault Robert Nuff said. Andreychuk Lafontaine Mogilny 76 goals from Alex, 53 goals & 95 assists from Patty and Andy the human tripod to clean up. Hawerchuk Briere Mike Foligno Two 90+ point players with a gritty 40 goal man. Ramsay Luce Gare Selke winger, point a game 2 way C, 50 goal scrappy winger plus they already have chemistry. Vanek and Peca extras. Dahlin Schoenfeld Rasmus can do it all and Schoeny will watch the fort and do more than just facewash during scrums. Housley Hajt Phil can dance while Bill takes care of business. Campbell Ramsey Both can multitask. Ruff extra Cowboy tough, can play forward, assistant coach. Hasek and Miller Ryan will need a hobby. Punch as GM Scotty as coach RJ in the booth Scary Good!

Fuhr, Gillies, Staal. I would think it’s got to be Sabres peak.

He’s not even on my team.

I know. I said more than once that Suchanek was a good prospect but it seems like I have no pull.LOL.

Did you look at Toronto? There were daily flights to Frankfurt and Prague when I went.

KA will be less inclined to bring in a guy because he played at USNDTP.

Glad I don’t do Facebook. I dabble at watching reels on IG, they seem to push things I like to laugh at my way.

She was a great looking mother.

I like him too but it is a reach for the Sabres at 11. Perhaps the combine will show him to be 100% recovered from the knee injury.