PerreaultForever

I don't think the "plan" is anything complicated or hard to figure out. They don't take responsibility for the situation they created or try to change it they just take it as a given that players don't want to come there. Thus they stripped it down and started over trying to get players who "wanted to be there" (and there aren't many) so the plan is save the money until it's "needed later" and draft their own players that they have some control over and let the team "grow together" until they have drafted enough talent to win. They think it's that simple and that's the plan. Total faith in the draft and their kids. That's it. That's all. They expected it to happen last year with the addition of Ruff to pull it all together and lead them but that failed so Kev convinced Terry they were close and he just needs another year. They're just slightly behind their schedule and if Dahlin hadn't been injured and/or they didn't have to go to Europe and if Cozens had just been better they'd have been there. I'm sure that was his take (plus a few other excuses no doubt). So, they stay the course, and that is all the "plan" is.

It's going to be Mrtka and they will play him way too early. Bank on it.

I think he gets offers and rejects them because he will overvalue the pick because they are always thinking future over present. Future never gets here as we always lose pieces along the way. So they will pick and my guess (not my choice) is it'll be Mrtka. Then they will take this kid (who is likely a good 3 years away from being NHL ready) and insert him into the starting line up beside Power so they can "grow together". Hoo-ha!

Well that's Rochester. They certainly didn't have it here last season. Maybe Norris and Thompson will be something (there was a brief flash of potential there) but that of course depends on if Norris can be healthy and if Ruff moves Thompson to the wing with Kulich or McLeod as 2C and 3C respectively. Honestly, if all healthy and not traded I expect something like: Peterka-Norris-Thompson Zucker-Kulich/McLeod- Quinn Benson-McLeod/Kulich-Greenway Malentstyn-Krebs-Lafferty But likely SOMETHING changes between now and the season. This line up isn't good enough and UPL Levi will not get us there either.

Honestly they should have cleaned house on everybody. If Terry wanted he could have kept Ruff on for nostalgia in an advisory role helping to hire the new people but there was no justification to keep anybody. There has been no part of this franchise that is performing well.

Maybe the answer to that is the obvious. He IS an idiot.

I'd worry more about Boston as I said. They are thinking they can get back in it quickly. So I can see them offer sheeting Peterka and if not that I think they will pay big for Boeser. Maybe more. They also might trade their pick for Dobson before Sabres even get a chance to offer theirs.

The teams I could see doing it do have their picks. Chicago, Anaheim, Pittsburgh, Boston, and most of all Philly. Calgary, Detroit, L.A., Montreal all in there too. Philly and Boston are the two teams I would watch the most. They do not want to wait and draft. They both think they can win now.

Honestly I thought he was just afraid to fly. Some people are. Russian mob may have had an influence on this or that though. I know they had some associations with players in Montreal. Mogilny was a quirky guy though. Him and LaFontaine especially were fun to watch. That gets me thinking though. You know we don't have a line that has that sort of chemistry. Not even a dynamic duo. Most really good teams have a few guys who just fit together. You could say we had Eichel and Reinhart but since then it's all individuals and moving pieces. They really need to find a way to fit some guys together and have them develop some synergy.

Well that was overdue. I remember all the odd things around him and the fear of flying but boy could that guy score goals.

It's true, while Kevyn did his usual dance around answering questions Harrington was trying to find creative ways to dance around asking "why do you still have a job?"

If they do not trade him I expect Peterka will get offer sheeted. What Sabres do with that will be anyone's guess. Probably match and then trade.

It's ridiculous because he kept his job despite the failure of last season. By not being fired you'd think there'd be a new sense of urgency. An on the clock or one last chance kind of thing but he seems to be moving along like he has this job for life.

I expected nothing from this press conference and it was the usual nothing burger. For me the good question and key answer is late in it. 22:54 is the question and 23:21 is the answer. KA don't care what anyone says or thinks. As ever, they know better. What more do you need to say?

I read that on twitter. It included minor moves, signing people and coaches etc. I suppose you could say hiring Jarmo was doing something if you want to get technical.

If they offer the 3rd for Peterka you take it and then you flip that 3rd for Dobson or somebody we need. Flip the 3rd and the 9th if needed. Can't see nobody wanting that 3rd pick which could be a Frondell or Misa. Or keep the pick and flip Norris. other options. We have so many young assets this can't be that hard. There are only 2 teams at this point who have done absolutely nothing and that's us and the Leafs. It's ridiculous.

Doubt it. Zegras had issues. Declining production, injuries, doesn't play defense. I think a lot of teams weren't interested. Philly willing to gamble since they have the assets to trade without affecting anything else. Michkov-Zegras-Konecny as a line could be sick, but probably have a lot of goals scored against them too. Might be entertaining though. Maybe they'll Michigan pass for a double Michigan.

Ya, Jarmo should know everything there is to know on this idea. Provorov has his issues but adding him to the mix shouldn't make us worse.

Of course Foligno's best days are behind him, but he'd still instantly be the toughest guy on the team and he'd bring in his leadership and work ethic. I'd rather have him in practice yelling at Quinn to pick it up rather than having him on Minnesota shoving Quinn to the ice with one hand and a nasty look. We desperately need some hard tough leaders to help whip these country club kids into shape.

I like it but it'll never happen. I'd like to see the lottery go though. You want to tank go ahead and tank. I don't want that top pick to go to some lottery ball winner be it fixed or not. Just let the worst be the worst.

I'm going to guess Briere saw it this way. We need a skilled center. I can get this guy cheap. Maybe Tocchet can get him to play to his potential. If not, he's a placeholder for whoever they draft 6th overall this year and is likely the guy in 2 years. idk if him being Drysdale's best friend matters and it might even be bad but who knows, Zegras still makes me think of this and likely always will:

Trade only works if you are adding others of value. If it's a deadline deal it'll always be for picks and prospects or occasionally cap dumps.

Hard to say. I think he's an upgrade on Quinn. In the long haul I'm not sure if he's better than Kulich might be. He's like a lot of what we have in many ways. This I would not do. I think Peterka is better.

They might. Foligno's getting pretty old. Rossi doesn't fit there so if they value Byram it's not a huge ask.

Look at it this way, if you do not sign Tuch you are clearly not making any progress you are going backwards and then you will lose Dahlin and more when they want out. You want to shift things you commit to veterans and leaders and you spend to that cap.