Alex Tuch, a key piece in the Eichel trade

[Digger]

The discussion points on the potential trade deadline sell off of the pending UFA's is interesting.  I don't see the Sabres making the playoffs but even if they do Adams can't deviate from the rebuild plan.  We won't be selling off prospects or picks this season to acquire any players.  Selling off the UFA's?  I think that it's reasonable even if they are in the hunt but I understand the thoughts that this might hurt the "new winning culture" that they are trying to build now.  I also wonder if Adams had promised any of the JAG's that he would try to move them at the deadline as part of signing with the young Sabres.

I guess one other point that I have is that I really want to see some of the Rochester guys play for the Sabres after the deadline.  I want to know if they are good enough this season to play well in the NHL so that we can give them a roster spot going into next season.  If they look shaky or not quite ready defensively then we will need to sign more JAG's in the offseason to ensure the young guys are earning a spot and not being given a spot.

[woods-racer]

6 hours ago, jsb said:

Well that PP has gone soft the past few games

Witnessed the one not being fully functional,

As far as Terry's I'll have to take your word for it...

[Thorner]

19 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

What happens if Terry tells KA nothing and already understands the plan going forward?

Name a prospect you would be willing to part with. 

You know, guys like Cederqvist or Rousek, not the bigger name guys. 

[Norcal]

 

[mjd1001]

53 minutes ago, Norcal said:

 

Good.  The player I am most looking forward to seeing play for the Sabres this year (yes, ahead of even Quinn and Peterka and Krebs), and probably the biggest addition to make this team better than any other 'realistic' piece they might add before the offseason.

[Norcal]

 

15 minutes ago, mjd1001 said:

Good.  The player I am most looking forward to seeing play for the Sabres this year (yes, ahead of even Quinn and Peterka and Krebs), and probably the biggest addition to make this team better than any other 'realistic' piece they might add before the offseason.

I have high hopes for him

[triumph_communes]

Tuch will be captain!

[Doohicksie]

19 minutes ago, triumph_communes said:

Tuch will be captain!

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

[bob_sauve28]

TT is the future captain 

[GASabresIUFAN]

29 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

TT is the future captain 

Cozens or Power

[PerreaultForever]

I wouldn't be surprised if next year we still go with 3 A's,  Kyle, Cozens and Tuch.

Then the following year Cozens, Tuch, Power, and one of Tuch/Cozens will be captain going forward depending on who claims it/earns it.

[dudacek]

Cozens better not get a sniff of a letter prior to turning 23 or leading the team in scoring, whichever comes first.

He's a great kid, but let's not force another kid into a formal leadership role, especially one who has to work on his own game first.

The Sabres seem determined to let the position happen organically, yet another example of Adams/Granato not repeating the mistakes of their predecessors.

i agree with @inkman, people seem to be missing the point of his thread.

 

[Rasmus_]

3 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Cozens or Power

To me it screams Cozens.  Last season when he was bloodied and went running at someone.  To me he screams future C.  I could see Tuch being a captain for a time though, for sure. 

[Thorner]

19 hours ago, dudacek said:

Cozens better not get a sniff of a letter prior to turning 23 or leading the team in scoring, whichever comes first.

He's a great kid, but let's not force another kid into a formal leadership role, especially one who has to work on his own game first.

The Sabres seem determined to let the position happen organically, yet another example of Adams/Granato not repeating the mistakes of their predecessors.

i agree with @inkman, people seem to be missing the point of his thread.

 

Surprised you have the "or leads the team in scoring" caveat in there, when our last captain did that twice before being given the C..

Edited November 30, 2021 by Thorny

[dudacek]

1 minute ago, Thorny said:

Surprised you have the "or leads the team in scoring" caveat in there, when our last captain did that twice before being given the C..

Different personality, different concerns.

 

[Brawndo]

After Murray scored last night, Cozens immediately retrieved the puck and tossed it to one of the trainers. Reinhart used to do that for teammates as well 

[Weave]

12 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

After Murray scored last night, Cozens immediately retrieved the puck and tossed it to one of the trainers. Reinhart used to do that for teammates as well 

He’ll be bridged and traded for sure.

[Norcal]

You love to see it. Well, I do!!

 

[SDS]

16 minutes ago, Norcal said:

You love to see it. Well, I do!!

 

Who do you play for?

[Norcal]

15 minutes ago, SDS said:

Who do you play for?

I used to play street hockey for the Plymouth St Penguins on the west side of Buffalo. 

We took on the Breckenridge Bruins on their home turf once and I got high sticked in the mouth and lost a tooth. 

Our jerseys were fashioned out of T Shirts with the word Penguins written diagonally down the front. 

I'm not sure what you mean?

[SDS]

1 minute ago, Norcal said:

I used to play street hockey for the Plymouth St Penguins on the west side of Buffalo. 

We took on the Breckenridge Bruins on their home turf once and I got high sticked in the mouth and lost a tooth. 

Our jerseys were fashioned out of T Shirts with the word Penguins written diagonally down the front. 

I'm not sure what you mean?

The famous post-game skating scene from Miracle…

[Norcal]

9 minutes ago, SDS said:

The famous post-game skating scene from Miracle…

Oh sorry. Haven't seen that one in a while. Great movie tho. 

[Huckleberry]

Hope they don't rush him, no need for it.

[Norcal]

 

[Digger]

2 minutes ago, Norcal said:

 

Good Lord, it doesn't even look like alcohol was involved in this pic. 

To infinity and beyond......................let's hope Subban plays better for the Sabres than any of his past teams.