Bold takes: opinions Sabrespace won’t agree with

[bob_sauve28]

“Meatballs” won’t last as a nickname for Granato. Because it’s a stupid nickname . 

[bunomatic]

1 hour ago, bob_sauve28 said:

“Meatballs” won’t last as a nickname for Granato. Because it’s a stupid nickname . 

Donballs will.😉

[Marvin]

15 hours ago, steveoath said:

A day with no bickering will occur on sabrespace. Maybe.

 

[Brawndo]

2 hours ago, Broken Ankles said:

@Brawndo is not a real person but rather HAL 9000 from 2001 A Space Odyssey.  Incomprehensible to post information this fast.  

[WildCard]

- The Tank worked.

Edited July 16, 2021 by WildCard

[Thwomp!]

1 hour ago, bob_sauve28 said:

“Meatballs” won’t last as a nickname for Granato. Because it’s a stupid nickname . 

Speaking of, this reminded me of my hot take.

I hated the meatball video announcing granato as the coach. 

[SwampD]

9 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

Don Granato will win the Jack Adams award within the next 3 years. 

I like it.

9 hours ago, Thorny said:

Do you actually think this or is this what you think would happen if KA drafted the players you want?

It could happen.

7 hours ago, pi2000 said:

Yep.

For a guy who was touted as having "elite hockey sense" and "elite vision" his numbers certainly beg to differ.   

Since his first full season (2015-16) he ranks 93rd in assists amongst all players.    Very disappointing for 2nd overall pick.

I agree with you on almost everything,... except for Reinhart.

6 hours ago, msw2112 said:

Here's one:

The Pegulas are not terrible owners.  They are no more meddlesome than any other owners.  They have simply made some bad hires and had some bad luck.  If and when they get the right people in place (see Bills, Buffalo), they will be great owners.

If my aunt had a penis, she’d be my uncle. Ten years isn’t “some.”

2 hours ago, bob_sauve28 said:

“Meatballs” won’t last as a nickname for Granato. Because it’s a stupid nickname . 

I think it will last because it’s stupid.

[Buffalonill]

Buffalo signs paul stastny to be the new brian gionta

[DarthEbriate]

21 hours ago, WildCard said:

- The Tank worked.

Absolutely, it did. We finished last in back-to-back seasons. Which netted us two 2nd overalls that we converted into the top-ranked centers (by general scout and TV talking head consensus) available at the time of our selection. And now... 4 times out of 7? seasons. We tanked and tanked and tanked most beautifully.

We are a tank. A big, tall, walking tank.

It's the next step after we've become the tank that looks like this:

[Weave]

2 hours ago, DarthEbriate said:

Absolutely, it did. We finished last in back-to-back seasons. Which netted us two 2nd overalls that we converted into the top-ranked centers (by general scout and TV talking head consensus) available at the time of our selection. And now... 4 times out of 7? seasons. We tanked and tanked and tanked most beautifully.

We are a tank. A big, tall, walking tank.

It's the next step after we've become the tank that looks like this:

Most. Appropriate. GIF. Ever.

[tom webster]

What I believe to be KA’s dream scenario:

1) convince Sam to stay as number one center with an 8 year, $7 million deal

2) trade Jack to LA for top prospect and pick #8

3) turn pick #8 and Risto into pick #3

4) flip 1 and 2 with Seattle as part of deal for them not taking anyone they don’t want to lose

5) draft Beniers and Eklund. 
 

6) sign true #2 defenseman to go with Dahlin

7) sign true #1 goalie although they still love Gibson and could trade for him

[tom webster]

I believe they think they can win this year and end up with a talent pool of

Peterka

Quinn

Beniers

Ekkund

LA prospect

and be set up nicely when cap explodes in two or three years

[Hoss]

1 hour ago, tom webster said:

What I believe to be KA’s dream scenario:

1) convince Sam to stay as number one center with an 8 year, $7 million deal

2) trade Jack to LA for top prospect and pick #8

3) turn pick #8 and Risto into pick #3

4) flip 1 and 2 with Seattle as part of deal for them not taking anyone they don’t want to lose

5) draft Beniers and Eklund. 
 

6) sign true #2 defenseman to go with Dahlin

7) sign true #1 goalie although they still love Gibson and could trade for him

You can solve number 6 by taking Power in number two (if they have two picks it makes a world of sense to just stay at 1 and take Power). This fan base is severely underestimating the lack of high-end defensemen this team has or projects to have. You also don’t just sign them off the streets (Dougie Hamilton isn’t coming here).

[Randall Flagg]

1 hour ago, tom webster said:

What I believe to be KA’s dream scenario:

1) convince Sam to stay as number one center with an 8 year, $7 million deal

2) trade Jack to LA for top prospect and pick #8

3) turn pick #8 and Risto into pick #3

4) flip 1 and 2 with Seattle as part of deal for them not taking anyone they don’t want to lose

5) draft Beniers and Eklund. 
 

6) sign true #2 defenseman to go with Dahlin

7) sign true #1 goalie although they still love Gibson and could trade for him

Does he think he can get Byfield or are we looking at Turcotte?

[Curt]

32 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

Does he think he can get Byfield or are we looking at Turcotte?

If it’s a lucid dream type of thing, go on and get Byfield!

2 hours ago, tom webster said:

What I believe to be KA’s dream scenario:

1) convince Sam to stay as number one center with an 8 year, $7 million deal

2) trade Jack to LA for top prospect and pick #8

3) turn pick #8 and Risto into pick #3

4) flip 1 and 2 with Seattle as part of deal for them not taking anyone they don’t want to lose

5) draft Beniers and Eklund. 
 

6) sign true #2 defenseman to go with Dahlin

7) sign true #1 goalie although they still love Gibson and could trade for him

Is any of this informed by things you’ve been told?

[mjd1001]

For the time being, I'll trust Adams to make correct decisions as GM, over what myself and other fans want.  He has more experience in the league and around front offices, and of course has access to tons and tons more information than any of us have.

[Digger]

6 hours ago, tom webster said:

What I believe to be KA’s dream scenario:

1) convince Sam to stay as number one center with an 8 year, $7 million deal

2) trade Jack to LA for top prospect and pick #8

3) turn pick #8 and Risto into pick #3

4) flip 1 and 2 with Seattle as part of deal for them not taking anyone they don’t want to lose

5) draft Beniers and Eklund. 
 

6) sign true #2 defenseman to go with Dahlin

7) sign true #1 goalie although they still love Gibson and could trade for him

I could see 4) if Seattle wants the publicity and prestige of choosing 1st overall, and if the Sabres aren't convinced they want Power, but if it happens I would think it might involve a trade of someone from the expansion draft that the Sabres would like to add (would be interesting since the #1 pick never seems to be available in trade).

For 2) I would love to get Byfield and pick 8OA.  Byfield will never be as good as Eichel but he does look to be a good centre that we could build around with Cozens.  It is reasonable and a fair trade.  So is Zegras and 3OA.  So is Rossi and Boldy.  

I agree with 5) drafting Beniers and Eklund but it wouldn't surprise me if they choose a D (Power, Hughes, Clarke) if they get another high pick depending on what pick and who is available.

6) absolutely.  They really need some leadership on the blue line to help the younger guys and stabilize the D overall.  I'm hoping assistant Dan Girardi has some positive influence here for our D corps next year.

7) goalies - yes I hope his is addressed this season.  It's been a weakness for us.  Ullmark is good and I hope that we resign him but he does seem prone to injury when getting played too much.  Need 2 reliable starters.

[Thorner]

6 hours ago, Hoss said:

You can solve number 6 by taking Power in number two (if they have two picks it makes a world of sense to just stay at 1 and take Power). This fan base is severely underestimating the lack of high-end defensemen this team has or projects to have. You also don’t just sign them off the streets (Dougie Hamilton isn’t coming here).

Could mean a #2 to pair with Dahlin (a right shot) and not just a "#2"

Edited July 18, 2021 by Thorny

[Taro T]

1 minute ago, Thorny said:

Could mean a #2 to pair with Dahlin (a right shot) and not just a "#2"

Can't.  Unless they unretire Horton's sweater.  😉