The Jokeman

I was vocal on my wanting Cozens moved. If Norris can stay healthy I think he a far better player than Cozens so I don't hate the move. He can be a good 2 way Center and does know how to light the lamp. He could be the #2 C we need but he's gotta stay healthy which he hasn't shown an ability yet. The other players in this move don't make me really happy or upset over. Moving Joker was a solid move as a $3 million bottom 2 Dman a bit of over spend. Yet not sure we have his replacement on the roster unless the intent is for JBD to play there. The guy traded to play in Rochester is another who cares move. I'll give Adams a B- as he did move guys that wanted moved. He may have gotten a #2 C we need yet not sure toss in it was an inter division trade which risky.

Sabres better get a new fax machine. You'd think they'd learn lesson from Zigomanis-gate.

Guess that didn't want Clifton back 😔

Assuming we can keep that asset long term.

One would think so but Adams holds on to players more than Regier.

So Cozens salary is off the books but added more for a guy making more who has CTE issues? *Sigh*

and as a RFA we have the right of first refusal. Again it makes little sense to move him unless as eluded he looking for too much money or has expressed that he doesn't want to be here.

I think I read Til 2029, it makes little sense to move him IMO.

I just posted this link in another thread Only way I'd due it if dump Samuellsson there with him or put a spin on another trade I mentioned earlier JJ with Power for Adam Fox and Alexis Lafreniere but even that I hate. As JJ one of few guys I love on this craptacular squad.

If Greenway could put up 15-20 goals and close to 40 points a season I'd be happy. See Mike Peca with a touch of Matt Barnaby. Yet I can't see him ever being that good.

I just saw this... I have to say I hate the idea with a passion unless the Rangers take someone lake Samuellsson as to me makes no sense moving JJ.

New GM: Lindy Ruff New HC: Greg Brown New Star player: Adam Fox (Lindy's first move as GM) trades Owen Power and Jack Quinn and our 2nd Round 2025 pick to acquire the LHD we need.

I like what Zucker brought. Yet meh until we move dead weight, I'm pointing to Cozens and Samuelsson, Zucker being here isn't a major a needle pusher.

Meh. More of the same. I mean he does give us a physical presence but he isn't a game changer IMO.

Greenway, Cozens, Joker and Samuelsson should all be moved IMO. I'd love a top 4 RHD to pair with Power on the second pair. Maybe a veteran #2 Goalie to share time with UPL or mentor Levi next seasons. A 3rd line Center who can lead be a strong penalty killer. I'm also okay moving on from Quinn if get a NHL player back but don't want him gone as much as the first 4.

Do former Sabres count? Stuck in the Mittelstadt with you.

Him and Cozens are guys got paid much too soon. I'd love to package them for a top 6 forward, preferably a #2 C.

If UPL plays like he has and he plays more and Reimer and he plays more than Levi.

One way that may fix that is take Krebs off the top line and replace him with Zucker.

I don't trust a kid Levi's age. I wish he was in Rochester for a full year grooming before calling him up. Toss in allow him to be part of a winner which not looking will have here again.

My initial reaction was what but then looked up his numbers not bad production from a guy getting 14 minutes a game. I wish we got a draft pick vs a throwaway player to pair with him tbh.

I think next to Cozens, Power might be the most overrated player on the roster. It could be personal bias. To me the guys that are going to make or break our seasons are Tage, Tuch, Peterka and Quinn. Toss in we have to improve on PK and PP. It's maddening because we truly don't have any elite guys outside of Dahlin IMO, Tage looked like he could be one before last season but maybe he'll rebound under Ruff.

We have improved the 4th line, think we have a more competent G2 yet still questions on 3C. Yet if guys like Benson can improve, Quinn can stay healthy, get a full season out of Byram we have a chance to improve. Yet I think Detroit and Ottawa also improved so it might be all for not. I will say am more confident in Lindy leading the team over Granato.

Or have another 3 headed monster up in Buffalo.

Your guess is as good as mine. Solid yes but not gone on to win a Cup yet unlike Lehner, Eichel, Sam and Lehner etc.