LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, LTS said: Eric Stall Cheaper Bigger Veteran Former "C" Stanley Cup Champion Cozens is a young 6'3 center. Staal is 6'4. I could see similarities in their games and I bet it doesn't hurt to bring him in to help mentor the young kid. I love this move. I haven't watched Staal so I would be very curious to know if they play similar styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetlou Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Great move. Big center who is good on face offs as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, WildCard said: Haven't made the playoffs in a decade lol show me more. Good move, sure. It's not making us a playoff team though. It is a step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorman0519 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Brandon Beane is that you behind all this? 😁 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, WildCard said: Haven't made the playoffs in a decade lol show me more. Good move, sure. It's not making us a playoff team though. What 1 single move in a vacuum would make the Sabres a playoff team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Two years ago, I would have traded 2 firsts for him after the 10 game winning streak. Aside from the Skinner trade, which was a gift, Botterill didn't do half as well his entire tenure on the trade front. Dare I say it: IMHO, this greatly improves the chances that Larry and Zemgus stay and we can play 3 lines at will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, Taro T said: What 1 single move in a vacuum would make the Sabres a playoff team? Connor McDavid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, Taro T said: What 1 single move in a vacuum would make the Sabres a playoff team? Duh: the re-incarnation of 1994 Dominik Hasek. 😉 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, LGR4GM said: Connor McDavid. Consider you probably have to give up Jack Eichel, another roster player or high prospect, and a 1st or two to get him.. does that make the Sabres a playoff team? I mean, adding McDavid for nothing? sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, WildCard said: Haven't made the playoffs in a decade lol show me more. Good move, sure. It's not making us a playoff team though. Neither would Cirelli, Monahan, Danault or any other good 2C addition. In the NHL, almost no single move is a game changer. There needs to be more, but this is a good start. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Connor McDavid. And how exactly does Adams get him? If this includes trading the rights to Larsson right after your Swedish supermodel wife finishes providing a backrub... 😉 (And actually agree w/ you on this.) Edited September 16, 2020 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, LTS said: Consider you probably have to give up Jack Eichel, another roster player or high prospect, and a 1st or two to get him.. does that make the Sabres a playoff team? I mean, adding McDavid for nothing? sure. That's how I interpreted the question. Just now, Taro T said: And how exactly does Adams get him? If this includes trading the rights to Larsson right after your Swedish supermodel wife finishes providing a backup... 😉 (And actually agree w/ you on this.) blackmail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Taro T said: What 1 single move in a vacuum would make the Sabres a playoff team? Now that this is done? A better goaltender might get them into the playoffs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Taro T said: What 1 single move in a vacuum would make the Sabres a playoff team? A ton that have been discussed on here. Staal is freaking old, he can easily lose a step and not be nearly as productive. He's here for 1 year, so we're back to relying on Cozens to be ready in his sophomore year, something that is so far from a given. It's a stop-gate that is only getting worse, in a condensed season, and there's nothing after him, especially if Larsson is gone. You think Marcus Johansson just buys legitimate 2Cs? Staal is a fine piece, relying on him to be an integral one with Kahun and Reinhart as his wingers is setting yourself up for failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Gitty up. Hopefully GMAdams gets a liking for improving the roster Hoss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Eleven said: Now that this is done? A better goaltender might get them into the playoffs. Ummmm, including the Staal trade doesn't keep the goalie move in a vacuum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Eleven said: Now that this is done? A better goaltender might get them into the playoffs. I don't think we can trade for Price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, Taro T said: Ummmm, including the Staal trade doesn't keep the goalie move in a vacuum. I know. That's what I explicitly included it. The team's biggest problem just became goaltending. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Curt said: Neither would Cirelli, Monahan, Danault or any other good 2C addition. In the NHL, almost no single move is a game changer. There needs to be more, but this is a good start. Cirelli or Monahan would give you years of viable young talent and offensive production. That would be 80% to making us a playoff team, and with Staal we get what, 25%? Again, good move and all that, but this can't be it for the center position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Buff Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Glad we got Staal. It just happened 10 years later than i wanted it too lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, WildCard said: A ton that have been discussed on here. Staal is freaking old, he can easily lose a step and not be nearly as productive. He's here for 1 year, so we're back to relying on Cozens to be ready in his sophomore year, something that is so far from a given. It's a stop-gate that is only getting worse, in a condensed season, and there's nothing after him, especially if Larsson is gone. You think Marcus Johansson just buys legitimate 2Cs? Staal is a fine piece, relying on him to be an integral one with Kahun and Reinhart as his wingers is setting yourself up for failure Care to be more specific? Don't recall a sure fire single move (even multiplayer) that gets them there by itself. And, apparently, 1 year of Marcus Johansson DOES buy 1 year of a legit 2C. Who knew? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Connor McDavid. Conner McDavid has barely made Edmonton a playoff team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, WildCard said: Cirelli or Monahan would give you years of viable young talent and offensive production. That would be 80% to making us a playoff team, and with Staal we get what, 25%? Again, good move and all that, but this can't be it for the center position 1 minute ago, Taro T said: Care to be more specific? Don't recall a sure fire single move (even multiplayer) that gets them there by itself. And, apparently, 1 year of Marcus Johansson DOES buy 1 year of a legit 2C. Who knew? Feels just like when we gave T.O. the keys to the city lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, WildCard said: Cirelli or Monahan would give you years of viable young talent and offensive production. That would be 80% to making us a playoff team, and with Staal we get what, 25%? Again, good move and all that, but this can't be it for the center position OK, totally get how 3 years of Botterill make it seem like this will be the only good move, but it is actually possible for Adams to make another move, possibly even for one of the guys you just mentioned. And 80% + 25% gives you a smidge of room to spare. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, Taro T said: OK, totally get how 3 years of Botterill make it seem like this will be the only good move, but it is actually possible for Adams to make another move, possibly even for one of the guys you just mentioned. And 80% + 25% gives you a smidge of room to spare. 😉 he also cleared 1.25mil I believe in cap and salary. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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