Believer

Birds of a feather? Here’s the given reality, fellas. What Adams has been doing with our roster for his tenure has been an abject failure by the only measure that matters. Drafting and developing has failed to deliver so far. Will it deliver in a couple years as Levi and some of the Amerks arrive? Maybe. Just down the road from my home, the Lightning took a vastly different approach to building a roster. From 2021-2025, they traded away their #1 draft pick to add proven players to their team to help win now. How have they done in our Atlantic Division? They lost in the SC finals in 20-21, made the playoffs in 22-23 and 23-24, eliminated both years in the first round, and stand in 3rd place this year. Compare this to Adams results over the same period. Why not trade our #1 over the next couple years to bring in the pieces we need to win now when Dahlin, Thompson, and Tuch are in their prime?

Hahaha. Tell me how you really feel, LGR4GM. Appreciate your opinion. Have a different perspective on the draft. From what I gather, this upcoming draft class is considered average with no player considered transformative. While there are a couple elite centers and a power forward in the mix, likely all are a few years away from having the kind of impact the Sabres require now if we are to end our playoff skid. We need a couple veterans with attitude from winning programs who have deep playoff experience to show our kids what it takes to win over the regular and into postseason. An All-Pro playmaker C with a 200 ft game and a big physical RHD who can complement and protect Dahlin. Late 20’s. We have the assets to make it happen. Will mean trading a few of our better players and prospects and freeing up some cap space. In my view, only Dahlin, Thompson, and Tuch are untouchable. Frankly, doubt Adams is capable of this kind of major trade. See no evidence of deal making or sales skills. Don’t follow other teams or have the insight into NHL players you and others do. Now that the trade deadline has passed, what ideas do you and others have?

Trade this year’s #1 pick with a prospect or two to get a big, nasty RHD vet with attitude who can show our kids how to win and protect our Captain.

Beyond 2 games played as a rookie, Brannstrom‘s played 188 NHL games over four seasons, hardly an AHL player. He may have been added for depth, but it only begs the question “What happened to our need for a RHD with snarl to complement and protect Dahlin?” Dahlin has been taking a beating the last few games with little support. Appreciate they are hard to secure without paying a premium. Doesn’t negate the need. Maybe Adams will make it happen in the offseason.

And another left handed shooter? What happened to our need for a RHD with snarl to complement and protect our Captain?

The fact both Greenway and Zucker chose to stay with the Sabres when both were pursued by contenders and likely could have made comparable money speaks well to other SC/Playoff veterans Adams will pursue this offseason. Hoping Adams still delivers on his big trade reshaping our top six and a RHD.

Nice double entendre.

Think Adams imagined he was creating a dynasty and players would want to be here. He bought Dahlin and Thompson. He’s overpaid for Cozens, Power, and Samuelson. He kept UPL and Greenway. If Zucker and JJ leave, he’s about to discover he was naive.

Another dumb penalty.

Damn. Didnt take long. Clifton ugh.

Damn.

Good bet.

Boys got Vasilevsky’s number tonight.

Boom! JJ!

TNT Boom! Wicked wrister.

JJ needs to fall in love with a local girl.

Damn. Geez Tage

It was a sniper shot. 8 feet out he took a second or two with his wrist cocked to pick his spot. Boom! A beautiful thing to watch.

Great period.

Was hoping Samuelson would be traded.

Boom! Krebsie. Great patience picking his spot.

Tuch could use a Post Game Interview Coach, no question.

Boom! Tuch

Damn. Bad luck.

Damn. Wait!! Dahlin responds. Boom.