MODO Hockey Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Hoss said: This guy has been on top of several things ahead of the big guys. Trustworthy source. What a dick 3 1 Quote
Hoss Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, MODO Hockey said: What a dick Roger that Quote
Brawndo Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Posted July 3, 2019 The Sabres should be in on this. 1 Quote
Taro T Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 28 minutes ago, Brawndo said: The Sabres should be in on this. Let's hope. And let's hope in a week or so we can say "good bye and good luck Messrs. Nylander & Smith and future #2 pick, we hardly knew ye." Hellllllllooooooo Stastny (or Niederreiter, we don't have to be fussy ? ). We can bid adieu to a D-man too that's been under contract to the Sabres for more than 1 full season as well. For that matter. 1 Quote
Scottysabres Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 43 minutes ago, Taro T said: Let's hope. And let's hope in a week or so we can say "good bye and good luck Messrs. Nylander & Smith and future #2 pick, we hardly knew ye." Hellllllllooooooo Stastny (or Niederreiter, we don't have to be fussy ? ). We can bid adieu to a D-man too that's been under contract to the Sabres for more than 1 full season as well. For that matter. Humor me for a moment. Botterill speaks of roster surgery already having added Montour at the deadline. We now see Miller brought in (both RHD's, we all know this). Now, bare with me, but, what if Botterill sees the defense as the primary issue "along with" the void on the 2nd line? Rumors abound about Buffalo as a team interested in Gardiner, an LHD, and given our LHD situation, with Pilut injured early in to the season, we have Scandella, McCabe (who's very loosely rumored available) and Hunwick with Hickey in depth. I cannot believe for the life of me Botterill was satisfied with either side, Right or Left. He began addressing the right side, and, subsequent to his words of "roster surgery", I firmly believe the Gardiner rumors are true and he is looking to address the left side. Therefore, I am in a firm belief that Botterill has trades in the works for existing defensemen, both RHD and LHD, and pending a signing like Gardiner, is looking to address those positions while in conversations with a forward or 2 in FA. I believe we will see a trade or 2 in the next 4 days off of defense with defense coming in. Just my hunch is all. 1 Quote
Taro T Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Scottysabres said: Humor me for a moment. Botterill speaks of roster surgery already having added Montour at the deadline. We now see Miller brought in (both RHD's, we all know this). Now, bare with me, but, what if Botterill sees the defense as the primary issue "along with" the void on the 2nd line? Rumors abound about Buffalo as a team interested in Gardiner, an LHD, and given our LHD situation, with Pilut injured early in to the season, we have Scandella, McCabe (who's very loosely rumored available) and Hunwick with Hickey in depth. I cannot believe for the life of me Botterill was satisfied with either side, Right or Left. He began addressing the right side, and, subsequent to his words of "roster surgery", I firmly believe the Gardiner rumors are true and he is looking to address the left side. Therefore, I am in a firm belief that Botterill has trades in the works for existing defensemen, both RHD and LHD, and pending a signing like Gardiner, is looking to address those positions while in conversations with a forward or 2 in FA. I believe we will see a trade or 2 in the next 4 days off of defense with defense coming in. Just my hunch is all. Could be a good hunch. Botterill said he saw opportunities to add "depth" and he went and added that (almost entirely for Ra-cha-cha, but none the less depth). He seems to be truthful when he speaks and as you mentioned, he spoke of "roster surgery.". I saw that as he'd target a slot or 2 to upgrade, and focus on the 2nd line. Maybe he had 2nd D pairing in that surgery as well which would imply 1 more LD coming in. Quote
Scottysabres Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Taro T said: Could be a good hunch. Botterill said he saw opportunities to add "depth" and he went and added that (almost entirely for Ra-cha-cha, but none the less depth). He seems to be truthful when he speaks and as you mentioned, he spoke of "roster surgery.". I saw that as he'd target a slot or 2 to upgrade, and focus on the 2nd line. Maybe he had 2nd D pairing in that surgery as well which would imply 1 more LD coming in. I think this is correct. I think he moves Risto to help address line 2, be it a center or winger, and in turn, addresses the LHD situation to help partner up Montour, Miller, Bogo? maybe even Dahlin. I just can't see him happy with Scandella's play at all, and to be honest, the McCabe injury didn't exactly exude confidence, at least to me. But, maybe it's just a single replacement like a Gardiner to move one of them in a larger deal. Hard to say really, impossible more like it. I see things shaking following the 4th, who knows, maybe on the 4th...…………….. Quote
... Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Did Botterill actually call it "roster surgery"? I looked not too long ago and all I found was one of the primary pundits using that phrase. I would actually be happy to have it confirmed that he used that phrase. Edited July 3, 2019 by ... I hate flies. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, ... said: Did Botterill actually call it "roster surgery"? I looked not too long ago and all I found was one of the primary pundits using that phrase. I would actually be happy to have it confirmed that he used that phrase. I'm almost positive it was something Dreger or Friedman said, not Botterill. Quote
... Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 That's it, Friedman's 31 Thoughts. That's where I saw it. Quote
Taro T Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, ... said: Did Botterill actually call it "roster surgery"? I looked not too long ago and all I found was one of the primary pundits using that phrase. I would actually be happy to have it confirmed that he used that phrase. No data. And I'm on vacation (staycation, but still) for the 1st time in almost 4 years. So, not only don't know; don't care. ? Ask me again a growler from now. ? Edited July 3, 2019 by Taro T Quote
nfreeman Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Taro T said: No data. And I'm on vacation (staycation, but still) for the 1st time in almost 4 years. So, not only don't know; don't care. ? Ask me again a growler from now. ? No g-string requirement at your establishment of choice? Quote
North Buffalo Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, nfreeman said: No g-string requirement at your establishment of choice? Now you are getting personal... im ok with that... but really you could have chosen other imagery.. Edited July 3, 2019 by North Buffalo Quote
Taro T Posted July 3, 2019 Report Posted July 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, nfreeman said: No g-string requirement at your establishment of choice? Pretty sure nobody wants to see me in one of those. ? Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Let's Go B-Lo said: The internet is a dark and frightening place. I'm sure there is someone, somewhere who is desperately hoping for that picture. ? Edited July 4, 2019 by New Scotland (NS) I've seen Taro ... 1 Quote
Taro T Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Let's Go B-Lo said: The internet is a dark and frightening place. I'm sure there is someone, somewhere who is desperately hoping for that picture. You are a sad, sick man. Not that there's anything wrong with that. 1 Quote
Hoss Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 Our friend Arttu Ruotsalainen hanging out with Jesse Puljujarvi. ? 3 1 Quote
Broken Ankles Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 Just listened the Flames GM Brad Trevling on SiriusXM. He spoke about Calgarys cap crunch. They have three RFA including Tkachuk. With only $9m to spend he suggested they are looking for a trade. Is Sam Bennett worth a look? Can’t imagine it would cost that much. If they are seeking a max term deal with Tkachuck and sign the other two they would need to cut at least $4-6m. Any interest for a Colin Miller type deal? Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, Broken Ankles said: Just listened the Flames GM Brad Trevling on SiriusXM. He spoke about Calgarys cap crunch. They have three RFA including Tkachuk. With only $9m to spend he suggested they are looking for a trade. Is Sam Bennett worth a look? Can’t imagine it would cost that much. If they are seeking a max term deal with Tkachuck and sign the other two they would need to cut at least $4-6m. Any interest for a Colin Miller type deal? Bennett would be a good addition, but he isn't a second line centre, IMO. I think he has played a lot of wing. He is an upgrade to the overall talent level of the Sabres, but I don't think he fills the most glaring need. 1 Quote
Scottysabres Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) I would take Bennett in a New York minute. They'd be looking for picks or prospects I assume. Edited July 4, 2019 by Scottysabres Quote
Hoss Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 I’d take a flyer on Sam Bennett as long as it costs next to nothing. Otherwise I’ve got no interest. TJ Brodie might be another one for them to move. Michael Frolik for like a 6th round pick would be fine by me. Boy oh boy is that James Neal contract terrible. He scored seven goals in 63 games last year... and still have four years left at $5.75M. 3 Quote
Hoss Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) No interest if that’s what it’ll take to get Puljujarvi. Edited July 4, 2019 by Hoss 2 Quote
Huckleberry Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, Hoss said: No interest if that’s what it’ll take to get Lucic. I wouldn't want Lucic at all, hell wouldn't even do him for Okposo straight up. Quote
Hoss Posted July 4, 2019 Report Posted July 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Huckleberry said: I wouldn't want Lucic at all, hell wouldn't even do him for Okposo straight up. I meant if that’s what it’ll take to get Pool Party but accidentally said Lucic instead. Edited it now. Quote
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