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[Pimlach]

3 hours ago, nfreeman said:

For the record:  there is NFW that Florida is giving up Trocheck for McCabe plus a prospect.  It will take Risto or Montour.

McCabe plus a prospect?    I would do McCabe even for Trocheck, and maybe throw in a 5-6-7. 

Trocheck is not the 2C we need, he is a 3C and he will last about  2 more years before he falls offs.  I believe that McCabe is better now and will still be better in 3 years. 

Edited February 18, 2020 by Pimlach

[darksabre]

2 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

IMO Montour is for Sabres fans what Lydman was for my dad

fine, not spectacular, for long stretches on a good team, plays similarly on a bad team and it makes people fed up, then he gets traded to a better team and is viewed as fine if not spectacular again

Lydman was a steady defense first defenseman though, and anyone who didn't like him was an idiot.

[Randall Flagg]

3 minutes ago, darksabre said:

Lydman was a steady defense first defenseman though, and anyone who didn't like him was an idiot.

He was real good when I first began following them but he was definitely just a normal 2nd pairing meh guy by the time it was time to move on from him 

[Randall Flagg]

Oh I'd probably add to Montour to get Trocheck too. But I wouldn't do much more than that

Edited February 18, 2020 by Randall Flagg

[WildCard]

Just now, Randall Flagg said:

Oh I'd probably add to Montour to get Trocheck too. But I wouldn't do much more than that

Eh I'll pass on that. I'm sure if Montour is a package, we can get better than Trocheck somewhere

[Ruff Around The Edges]

Would not mind the Sabres giving Anaheim a call and ask about Adam Henrique or Rickard Rakell as possible solutions for the #2 center role

[Radar]

1 hour ago, Pimlach said:

McCabe plus a prospect?    I would do McCabe even for Trocheck, or through in a 6-7. 

Trocheck is not the 2C we need, he is a 3C and he will last about  2 more years before he falls offs.  I believe that McCabe is better now and will still be better in 3 years. 

From what I'm reading I tend to agree.

[dudacek]

I like McCabe and worry that my opinion on Trochek is dated.

But as a general matter of principle, a guy whose floor is as a 50-point 2C is harder to find, and therefore more valuable, than a guy whose ceiling is a 4/5 defenceman.

Edited February 18, 2020 by dudacek

[LGR4GM]

Alec Martinez might be going to Vegas

[Brawndo]

 

As LGm mentioned this probably kills any deal for Buffalo and Vegas 

[Scottysabres]

25 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

As LGm mentioned this probably kills any deal for Buffalo and Vegas 

I'm not worried about a Vegas deal. My eyes for the main deal are on Tampa.

With secondary deals, 1 or 2 of them. The deadline is Monday, plenty of time and teams with needs left.

[Curt]

3 hours ago, Randall Flagg said:

IMO Montour is for Sabres fans what Lydman was for my dad

fine, not spectacular, for long stretches on a good team, plays similarly on a bad team and it makes people fed up, then he gets traded to a better team and is viewed as fine but not spectacular again

Whoa whoa whoa!  What Lydman was for your dad?  Way to make everyone feel old man.

[LabattBlue]

If any defenseman is traded other than Montour, I may blow a gasket.  He is terrible, and his only future is becoming part of the Ice Capades.  
 

Bonus reason for wanting him traded...he has a face made for punching.  

[WildCard]

https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-acquire-brenden-dillon-from-san-jose-sharks/c-315220714

Caps get Brenden Dillon for a 2nd

Edited February 18, 2020 by WildCard

[Scottysabres]

30 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

If any defenseman is traded other than Montour, I may blow a gasket.  He is terrible, and his only future is becoming part of the Ice Capades.  
 

Bonus reason for wanting him traded...he has a face made for punching.  

Don't hold back now LB, tell us how you really feel about him ?

[Torpedo Forecheck]

Victor Olofsson -- Jack Eichel -- Sam Reinhart

Jeff Skinner -- Evan Rodrigues -- Conor Sheary

Marcus Johansson -- Curtis Lazar -- Jimmy Vesey

Zemgus Girgensons -- Johan Larsson -- Kyle Okposo

Brandon Montour -- Rasmus Ristolainen

Rasmus Dahlin -- Colin Miller

Jake McCabe -- Henri Jokiharju

Carter Hutton

Jonas Johansson

Scratched: John Gilmour, Scott Wilson

 

Looking at this lineup tonight and I'm thinking we should just ride it out

[dudacek]

33 minutes ago, Torpedo Forecheck said:

Victor Olofsson -- Jack Eichel -- Sam Reinhart

Jeff Skinner -- Evan Rodrigues -- Conor Sheary

Marcus Johansson -- Curtis Lazar -- Jimmy Vesey

Zemgus Girgensons -- Johan Larsson -- Kyle Okposo

Brandon Montour -- Rasmus Ristolainen

Rasmus Dahlin -- Colin Miller

Jake McCabe -- Henri Jokiharju

Carter Hutton

Jonas Johansson

Scratched: John Gilmour, Scott Wilson

 

Looking at this lineup tonight and I'm thinking we should just ride it out

So Frolik has been traded for 2nd-rounder? ?

****

Unrelated, how high do the offers have to get before you trade Larry?

And how much does that change if you know he has no interest in coming back?

Edited February 19, 2020 by dudacek

[Scottysabres]

56 minutes ago, Torpedo Forecheck said:

Victor Olofsson -- Jack Eichel -- Sam Reinhart

Jeff Skinner -- Evan Rodrigues -- Conor Sheary

Marcus Johansson -- Curtis Lazar -- Jimmy Vesey

Zemgus Girgensons -- Johan Larsson -- Kyle Okposo

Brandon Montour -- Rasmus Ristolainen

Rasmus Dahlin -- Colin Miller

Jake McCabe -- Henri Jokiharju

Carter Hutton

Jonas Johansson

Scratched: John Gilmour, Scott Wilson

 

Looking at this lineup tonight and I'm thinking we should just ride it out

We have 4 RHD's, 1 of which is an RFA at seasons end. We need an upgrade in Net to be sure. We need a 2/3C and could use another RHS RW'er. We can make a move or 2 to upgrade. The real question is, will Botterill make those moves to give the team a real shot at not only running for a playoff spot, but making some noise in the playoffs if they do make it?

[DarthEbriate]

12 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

We have 4 RHD's, 1 of which is an RFA at seasons end. We need an upgrade in Net to be sure. We need a 2/3C and could use another RHS RW'er. We can make a move or 2 to upgrade. The real question is, will Botterill make those moves to give the team a real shot at not only running for a playoff spot, but making some noise in the playoffs if they do make it?

And Dahlin too (for 5), though he prefers playing on the left.

[Taro T]

5 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

And Dahlin too (for 5), though he prefers playing on the left.

Flip that.  He's a LHD who historically has played on the right side.

[DarthEbriate]

4 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Flip that.  He's a LHD who historically has played on the right side.

Whoops! Check that --- that's what I get for not verifying my wild lies. Thanks!

[GASabresIUFAN]

Rumor: Risto to the Blues in a 5 player deal.  Now I’m worried.  

[WildCard]

Just now, GASabresIUFAN said:

Rumor: Risto to the Blues in a 5 player deal.  Now I’m worried.  

From where?

[Derrico]

Would we seriously trade with them again after getting hosed so bad last time??

[GASabresIUFAN]

3 minutes ago, WildCard said:

From where?

Guess, but I thought it would get people going.

1 minute ago, Derrico said:

Would we seriously trade with them again after getting hosed so bad last time??

My fear as well, but if Robert Thomas comes back I’d actually be happy.