The Jokeman

Why sign him prematurely when we don't have to?

How many more Dmen do we need?

My point being let's not anoint Dahlin the next great one after one season, I agree he played great but so did Myers yet he ultimately didn't live up to the expectations after his first great (two) season(s).

Valid argument, one only has to bring up Tyler Myers as an example.

I posted in earlier in the thread that I'd even be for trading for Zucker and sign someone like Dzingel as at least give us possibly more long term success.

One could hope as hate losing Risto but to get two 30 potential goal scorers is worth it. Both under 30 too.

I'd hop on that all day. Yet LiamCanadian21 appears to be a Sabres fan so I don't think I'd call this close to legit.

Does he still have the nutty girlfriend that lead to him getting traded from Ottawa?

RNH be a nice #2C with him only under contract the next two seasons yet I'd ask Edmonton for something else instead of Russell.

Problem is we don't have a 3rd otherwise I'd be willing to make a lower offer.

Anyone think we could sign Dzingel, trade for Zucker and bring back Pomers? As think reuniting Jason on the top line and putting Sam on a 2nd line with Zucker and Dzingel feels good to me as a top 6.

I'd consider it for Timo Meier.

There was a mention we could have been talking to the Wild about Jason Zucker.

Did you finally finish this? As it looks great!

I don't see any snipers in the pipeline and toss in he has some size he could be a good 2nd liner to pair up with Mittlestadt if Sammy leaves as an UFA in a few years. Boldy's been compared to Mark Stone which is something we surely lack.

Don't dismiss Matthew Boldy.

I'm hoping the Sabres draft Matthew Boldy.

I've been on the Skinner bandwagon since there was talk he could be moved two years ago. I think this was a great trade, assuming we re-sign him. It definitely makes up for losing ROR. In terms of Pu he was great two seasons ago but his production fell off last year and the other draft picks pfft usually any pick in a draft after the top 3-5 is a question mark so don't think we gave up too much despite so many picks.

That's all he's ever been.

External FA who eventually gets replaced by Mittlestadt. but Stasny would never come here. Boznak is meh. I mean he's not a great #2 but if the job ultimately not his am okay with it yet I personally don't like getting rid of ROR unless we get a top 4 right handed Dman with a prospect or a proven top 6 forward.

Let him start the season in Rochester and hopefully call him up to get 30 games in with the Sabres.

Why trade the only proven Dman we have? I know Dahlin is supposed to be better but damn Risto is easily one of top 5 players and it's not like we have any great D men after him except Dahlin. Yet to me you keep your strengths instead of let one guy for the sake of addressing a weakness. I get we need help at wing yet maybe the best option is shifting Rienhart there permanently and someone in UFA. A guy like Tobias Rieder might be a smart add under a two or three year contract. As he's already a good 3rd liner now so maybe give him some money to play the second line/third while Nylander still develops and in a year or two shift Rieder back to the 3rd line. Whoops, I meant to say Dunn.

I agree with you 100%. I think ROR has always been a Chris Drury type and not a Briere type and as a result some fans over rate him. That said I think he's easily in our top 4 forwards and no reason to trade him for anybody. All the trades have heard sounds horrible except the possibility of Skinner from Carolina yet don't like he's a UFA after this season. I'm against Kyrou as how many damned Lefty Dmen do we need? Parayko is a nice thought yet I can't see us landing him.

Agreed. Risto, Eichel and Mittlestadt are the "untouchables" if I were managing the team.

It's his fault, if he never made the comment about his loss of love for the game he probably not be thought of as a trade target.