Prediction Time: Will the Sabres make a major move before the end of the draft?

[nfreeman]

By "major move," I mean a top-6 forward or a top-4 defenseman, or other move that even KA's staunch critics would grudgingly admit is a major move -- even if they don't like the price, or the player, or the contract, or whatever else.

EDIT:  as noted downthread, buying out, trading or otherwise unloading Skinner would qualify as a major move.

As always, the question is not what you want to happen, it's what you think will happen.

The draft ends on Saturday night.  (I guess that makes it alright.)

My optimism is being sorely tested, but I voted yes.

[Stoner]

Hedged my bet and voted yes.

Save us, Guelli!

[tom webster]

yes

[SABRES 0311]

No. The closest might be moving Skinner for some picks, bottom six player, or some combination. 

[GoPuckYourself]

I have 0 faith in this guy, I believe he’ll use all or most of the draft picks but fills a few 4th line positions so prove the doubters wrong. 

Edited June 28 by GoPuckYourself

[LGR4GM]

I don't think the Sabres use pick 14 at the draft tonight. 

[Stoner]

3 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

No. The closest might be moving Skinner for some picks, bottom six player, or some combination. 

That would be a major move I think. Judge Freeman?

[nfreeman]

7 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

That would be a major move I think. Judge Freeman?

Yes -- it is hereby decreed that a jettisoning of Skinner by any means constitutes a major move for purposes of this poll.

[Pimlach]

Yes.   Kevyn will trade #14AO for a top 6 forward, possibly packaged for a 2C.   

 

 

[GASabresIUFAN]

He will make no move during the draft to improve the NHL roster.

[DarthEbriate]

What, was re-signing Kale Clague not a major move?

[Night Train]

Clague wasn't enough ? 

[R_Dudley]

I voted No before the skinner waiver counts as a major move. That should be 2 minutes for missing information.

 

[Carmel Corn]

No….it will be another one of those….we had a deal but it fell apart excuses.

[SABRES 0311]

14 minutes ago, nfreeman said:

Yes -- it is hereby decreed that a jettisoning of Skinner by any means constitutes a major move for purposes of this poll.

How is it a major move when the player only plays between the faceoff circles and the goal line?

He’s grossly overpaid so it’s not like he is a legit 9mil guy.

[Buffalonill]

God I hope so but hey I'll forget everything in 3 years when I'm sucking down Jello in the nursing home

[French Collection]

Yes, because I just took another dose of hopium.

[Taro T]

23 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

He will make no move during the draft to improve the NHL roster.

So, is that a 'yes' or a 'no'?

[B-U-F-F-A-L-O]

51 minutes ago, nfreeman said:

By "major move," I mean a top-6 forward or a top-4 defenseman, or other move that even KA's staunch critics would grudgingly admit is a major move -- even if they don't like the price, or the player, or the contract, or whatever else.

As always, the question is not what you want to happen, it's what you think will happen.

The draft ends on Saturday night.  (I guess that makes it alright.)

My optimism is being sorely tempted, but I voted yes.

I’d definitely count a great 3C that has the ability to move up…..

That’s one thing we need badly….

 

but no…

 

[North Buffalo]

Couldnt vote came up with a big fat maybe... 🤷‍♂️

[sabresouth]

Ummm.... No

Because KA

I hope I'm wrong 

[stinky finger]

30 minutes ago, Buffalonill said:

God I hope so but hey I'll forget everything in 3 years when I'm sucking down Jello in the nursing home

[Buffalonill]

4 minutes ago, stinky finger said:

 

 

[Dr. Who]

Maybe it's this all over again  

but I think KA makes a significant move. 

[Night Train]

Someone traded Mitts. So It wont be a first.  He'll try. 

Darcy would have sold the Clague deal like he was getting Bob Corkum all over again.