Broken Ankles

I would go at least 10 other options before snow caps outside the theatre, but at movies, it’s a top three. Can’t explain.

With all due respect, the Kane analogy doesn't work here, as Kane was so far from being a 'Face of the Franchise' during that period. While definitely the best goal scorer, the Chicago locker room was lead by so many other players. Kane wasn't even an assistant Captain during that 6-7 year Stanley Cup stretch. And yet Toews was the Captain at almost the same age. I think a prima donna type (Kane in this scenario) is "tolerated" verses respected for what he brings to the table. I don't think there are/would be enough strong personalities in the Sabres locker room to challenge this void in leadership if Eichel stays. Which is why, for me at least, he must go this summer.

Classy move not speaking ill of his defense corps, but he is wrong. The Kings blue line is porous. The prospects look promising but they need help. Drew, Brown and Kopi cannot wait too long. They need to accelerate the rebuild. Still think this is the partner. Their cap situation gets a lot better next year which should help. (Kings dead cap is like the Cowboys).

Are now, or have you ever been a pilot looking for work? You seem to be obsessed with a banner thing.

Well stated. A delicate balance between that and damaging the value of the asset you potentially wish to sell. I can’t wait for Adam’s response. They have had two days to think about it.

Admitting you have a problem is the first step in recovery.

death of Quint.

“And we would have gotten a playoff berth, if it wasn’t for you meddling owners”

Maybe these guys are the "taint" of an unsavory decision (the tank itself) and the Hockey Gods are demanding their departure before She will allow success at an organizational level.

Top 6 is not a playoff caliber group. Skinner (until proven he can play like 2019), Olofsson and R2 are not top six players. Victor is a nice asset on PP, and a 10-12 minute/night 5v5. And if they somehow were carried to playoffs by a Herculean effort by Jack or Sam they would get absolutely demolished in the first round. Cozens is also a stretch on FL#1. His scoring is at a Mitts D +2 level (.32/game). Possibly could be a top line forward. Only a handful in the last decade drafted outside top five have started on a top line after one NHL season and all of them showed scoring prowess immediately. I believe he has the potential and more importantly he has other qualities desirable in this organization. It might be nice if he takes a giant leap to finish the year on the top line, but planning for him to start the season would only make me question Adams more than I do know.

Didn’t you also add JB as an avatar before he was fired, then Dahlin before this year? Your Avatar should be Matthews.

Marvin - Not sure what your plan is but 1/4 is 6 players, so my guess of seven isn’t too far off. Zemgus is definitely not going to get selected by Seattle and will be on the roster in October. If your keeping the status quo of Miller or Risto, who is losing a starting position on the back end, and more importantly how are you paying them? If you keep Jack and pay Sam, Dahlin, Linus, Joki, Asplund, and Borgen, and you cannot move KO to LTIR, you have ~ $4m to sign a back up goalie and your veteran Defenseman. So that’s who, another Matt Irwin? No thanks. I don’t think moving your top two Forwards implies a 5 year rebuild. If the return includes Byfield, he will be a 70 point player in probably two years. So much of this rests in the hands of Sam accepting a long term deal. He might just want to sign a one year and see what’s out there next year. And I’m saying if that’s his tact, you need to move him. And the return would not be futures but current roster players with immediate contributions.

Not sure where the sentiment for limited roster change is coming from. The Sabres roster in 2021 saw five changes on the forward line compared to the last game in 2020. The defensive corps was left unchanged, which was a failure of the GM and contributed a last in the league record, and last in goals against. The goaltender decision was well document and bad luck aside, another demerit for Adams. I suspect there will be at least seven new faces in the starting line up in October and I hope it’s more. I’m not married to anyone on the roster The team needs a massive roster change if they want any kind of growth in the future. They are weak in body and mind. I can’t help thinking about the statement from Terry Pegula during the blue and gold video when they learn Hall is going to sign and he says, “ we’re not only trying to make the playoffs, were trying to win the cup“. Just no clue about how tainted the roster was/is. A team that hasn’t sniffed the playoffs in forever is going to be challenging for the Stanley Cup? By signing one player and not changing any of the pieces on defense or in goal? If Reinhart is not willing to sign long-term and that affects Jack in some way, shape or form then move them both. Don’t kick the can down the road any longer. Then move on from Risto, Miller and McCabe. See if maybe Tampa is willing to move Cernak. If you take McDonaghs contrat maybe the price is a lot lower. They are $3.5m over the cap with only 17 players signed next year. Even If they are fortunate enough to have Seattle pick up a 5+ million dollar contract in Johnson they are still in Cap hell this summer and will need to extricate themselves from one large contract. Could Calgary be a destination for Sam? They need a shake up too. Add in an Eakin Buyout, Yes, better off to give him 2/3’s than his entire salary next year, as opposed to burying in the minors. He needs the shame of wearing a scarlet ‘B’ on his sweater next season. And the cap implications are more advantageous for the Sabres in 2022. Only $583k cap hit, verses $1.3m by keeping him. Kyle to LTIR. Seems like it’s easier to prove these days. I agree with Dudaceck that Linus will be pursued and tempted to leave so no hometown discounts and we should be prepared to look for two goalies. Maybe Quicke comes back as salary when Jack is traded to the Kings 🎱. So you need to find only one. The only line I’m probably down with returning is Asplund/Mitts/Thompson. The top six needs to be overhauled. And the fourth could be Zemgus, Bjork or Olofsson and a UFA.

Maximum Wood

Love the Drake

An homage to Doogie.... Majestic Waffle-boarding.

Let’s go boys.

I have a burning desire to cut that ginger...as in waive. I’ll settle for a June buyout.

I googled Scepter of Pleasure and did not find B movies with this title. Catchy.

MYSTICAL WILLY

Vegas agrees with you. The Sabres are (unsurprisingly) the biggest dog on the board. A bit more than NJ hosting the Bruins. Smart money is on the Isles, big. Do the kids have anything left in the tank after an emotional victory last night?

F_uck yeah #faceoffsmatter

re: Dahlin - agree on what others have said on AAv. Mitts AAV is a little low Nick’s AAV might be OK but he’s not signing for two years. His guarantees will be more. All of your trades are lowballs and unrealistic. A graduate of the DR school of trade management I see. Heed the advice of Hoss from last week.

Different levels of “bust potential” with both. Dahlin has displayed glimpses of greatness on offense, but similar train wreck qualities in his own zone still not resolved and displayed as recently as Thursday. So the term bust is used very loosely. Not outside a top 4, just not a #1 overall cornerstone piece. I cannot just hope these traits get fixed. And without a drastic improvement in such I would not commit term, hence my preference to a bridge. Diff’rent Strokes I guess.

Sam’s first bridge deal was $3.6m (avoided arbitration). Not sure how Dahlin’s contribution in comparison would yield that much better. Number 1 overall selections tend to avoid arbitration but I can see this being a 2 year bridge deal with an AAV in the $4.5m-5m range. He has not earned a term of 6 years.