Who wants to see Adams make a trade

[mjd1001]

52 minutes ago, JP51 said:

Can I get an amen

Not at all.  As I have been posting other places, whoever replaces him is going to give you the same thing as long as Pegula is sitting next to him and talking to him at practices, during games. As long as Pegula is in pre-draft meetings not to observe, but to give input.  As long as Pegula refuses to talk to the press at all, EVER when things are going poorly and leaves that to the GM....If all those things continue then nothing changes with a new GM.

And if those things do NOT continue, if Pegula were to decide he needs to step back from all of that and just be a fan and let the GM run the team.....in that case that would be the FIRST time Adams is allowed to actaully BE a gm and I'd like to see what he can do without the 'helicopter owner'.

[JP51]

9 hours ago, mjd1001 said:

Not at all.  As I have been posting other places, whoever replaces him is going to give you the same thing as long as Pegula is sitting next to him and talking to him at practices, during games. As long as Pegula is in pre-draft meetings not to observe, but to give input.  As long as Pegula refuses to talk to the press at all, EVER when things are going poorly and leaves that to the GM....If all those things continue then nothing changes with a new GM.

And if those things do NOT continue, if Pegula were to decide he needs to step back from all of that and just be a fan and let the GM run the team.....in that case that would be the FIRST time Adams is allowed to actaully BE a gm and I'd like to see what he can do without the 'helicopter owner'.

This is not an untrue statement. I believe this ... Pegula is likely the problem the hope is he lucks into competence like he did with Beane

[WhenWillItEnd66]

Can he trade himself?

[bunomatic]

13 hours ago, JP51 said:

Can I get an amen

Amen brother!

[Brawndo]

9. Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams aggressively worked the phones, but made it clear he wouldn’t subtract or ruin chances for a playoff spot. That didn’t stop teams from asking about the Bowen Byrams or the Dylan Cozens — you can’t blame anyone for trying — but that’s not what the Sabres wish to do. Big week with impressive wins over Ottawa and the Rangers. The Senators and Sabres are like the Spiderman pointing meme. So much talent, so much potential. We’re begging for them to do it more often.
 

From 32 Thoughts by Friedman 

[Brawndo]

From LeBrun

 

League sources say the Buffalo Sabresare among the busier teams phoning around sizing up the trade market. I asked Sabres GM Kevyn Adams about that Tuesday, and he said, “I believe in this group, but at the same time I am looking into every possible way to improve our roster.”

Said one rival team executive about the Sabres: “They’re looking to do something big if they can.”

[SwampD]

Just now, Brawndo said:

From LeBrun

 

League sources say the Buffalo Sabresare among the busier teams phoning around sizing up the trade market. I asked Sabres GM Kevyn Adams about that Tuesday, and he said, “I believe in this group, but at the same time I am looking into every possible way to improve our roster.”

Said one rival team executive about the Sabres: “They’re looking to do something big if they can.”

I wonder what would be "big"?

[PerreaultForever]

29 minutes ago, SwampD said:

I wonder what would be "big"?

"big" to me implies moving one or two of our name players and bringing in something different but who knows. Personally I want a rugged winger to play beside Cozens so that Quinn can be sat until he gets his game together. A fast scorer would be fine but a solid veteran all the same. 

I still think they should target Trent Frederic. Bruins aren't happy with his play this year and he's a UFA. Price shouldn't be that high and he'd be a good add here. 

[Freeezo]

1 hour ago, SwampD said:

I wonder what would be "big"?

Moving two of either there top prospects/'25 first round pick for a top 6 player. I dont think he wants to subtract 

[GASabresIUFAN]

GM Howdy Doody thinks trading for Riley Stillman is a big move.

I doubt Adams has it in him to make a gutsy “big” move.  In order for him to make a move, he’d have to understand what is wrong with his roster and then be willing to do what’s necessary to fix the problem.  He doesn’t understand that his team can’t or is unwilling to play defense.  

[sabremike]

If Adams makes a big move I'd all but guarantee it ends up one of the all time trade blunders. Other teams view him as a mark to be conned and will make him terrible offers with the hope he's so desperate he bites. When sharks smell blood in the water you know what happens... 

[#freejame]

The Sabres need to get the best player in any trade. We don’t need a package. The team that gets the best player wins 99% of trades. 

[gilbert11]

On 10/30/2024 at 10:44 AM, Stoner said:

I kinda missed that. Was there any explanation?

Lindy’s blood pressure was too high and he had to lay down.

[WhenWillItEnd66]

Teams are already trying to make themselves better. The bar is set high this year with the way the wild and jets are playing. Other teams are trying to match them. Make yourself better or be at the bottom. KA needs to do what he can to shore this team up defensively!

[inkman]

46 minutes ago, gilbert11 said:

Lindy’s blood pressure was too high and he had to lay down.

Old people jokes?  Sheesh.  Most of Sabrespace will be retired in a decade.  

[LGR4GM]

12 hours ago, Brawndo said:

From LeBrun

League sources say the Buffalo Sabresare among the busier teams phoning around sizing up the trade market. I asked Sabres GM Kevyn Adams about that Tuesday, and he said, “I believe in this group, but at the same time I am looking into every possible way to improve our roster.”

Said one rival team executive about the Sabres: “They’re looking to do something big if they can.”

This is why I dislike Adams. He's full of *****, you either believe in the group or you're trying to improve it. They are opposites. Further, idc if he's trying or looking or thinking or sizing up for something big. Piss or gtfo Kevyn. We've had enough of your dithering. 

Indecisive and scared to hurt his precious core. To quote shoresy "they don't hate to lose"

[Pimlach]

On 10/30/2024 at 2:48 PM, PerreaultForever said:

I definitely think it's the right moment for a trade. Not a roster subtraction trade, but a prospects for a veteran winger trade for sure. 

There is a moment to be seized here but we have to find a way to be a little better than we are. In this division, only Florida is a dominant team. Everybody else has issues or is not that much better than us. Tampa and Toronto are arguably better but can be beat. Boston is horrible, Montreal is still in transition, Detroit and Ottawa are different to us but not better right now. A second line fix and this team can make the playoffs.

We need a rugged winger to open up space for Cozens and Quinn.

We need that winger to open space for Cozens and Benson.  

[Pimlach]

13 hours ago, SwampD said:

I wonder what would be "big"?

Big to me is on the scale of Turgeon and others for LaFontaine and others.  That is what is needed, but I don’t trust Adams to do it.  

[LGR4GM]

1 hour ago, Pimlach said:

We need that winger to open space for Cozens and Benson.  

If you need someone else to open space for you at the NHL level, I'm thinking of trading you. Also, I would argue that Benson opens up a lot of space but so far Jack Quinn is completely and totally uninterested in taking that space or doing anything with it. Cozens has been fine and also, Cozens is big and strong, make your own f-ing space Dylan. 

Edited November 13 by LGR4GM

[Pimlach]

21 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

If you need someone else to open space for you at the NHL level, I'm thinking of trading you. Also, I would argue that Benson opens up a lot of space but so far Jack Quinn is completely and totally uninterested in taking that space or doing anything with it. Cozens has been fine and also, Cozens is big and strong, make your own f-ing space Dylan. 

True to some extent, but the league has it share of finishers that rely on their line mates.  

Benson is still developing and his overall game is ahead of Quinn right now.  So if your packaging players to trade you want to keep Benson out of the two.  

People want a blockbuster trade that changes the teams personality, which means we have to give up something big  (see LaFontaine for Turgeon).  

 

[thewookie1]

34 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

True to some extent, but the league has it share of finishers that rely on their line mates.  

Benson is still developing and his overall game is ahead of Quinn right now.  So if your packaging players to trade you want to keep Benson out of the two.  

People want a blockbuster trade that changes the teams personality, which means we have to give up something big  (see LaFontaine for Turgeon).  

 

 

I have no interest in a block buster trade to be honest; we have little success with trades these days and I just don't feel like watching another player leaving Buffalo to win a Cup

[GASabresIUFAN]

As Adams works the phones, what are the odds he actually completes a big trade?  First of all, "big" trades are nearly impossible to complete.  Second, what part of the team is Adams trying to fix or improve?  Let's assume his priority is getting top 4 D help.  Who is trading us such a defenseman?  There are only a handful of teams that are truly out of the playoff chase already.  Even if one of these handful of teams have a D we'd want, how many of these kind of D don't have NMC/NTCs?  How many would wave such a clause to come to Buffalo?  

Adams can burn the phones all he wants, but it takes two to tango and in this case, the so many players with NMC/NTCs clauses, it now takes 3 to tango.  I'd give Adams a 2% chance of actually completing a significant deal before the Xmas.

[GASabresIUFAN]

28 minutes ago, thewookie1 said:

 

I have no interest in a block buster trade to be honest; we have little success with trades these days and I just don't feel like watching another player leaving Buffalo to win a Cup

I understand this sentiment, but, assuming Adams can actually complete a deal, the deal would look like the McLeod deal (prospects and picks for an NHL player).

One cheaper player I've always had an interest in SJ's Jan Rutta.  He is 34 and on the last year of his current deal at 2.75 (cap).  He is (was?) an excellent stay at home D and has no trade protection.  He'd be a good vet to help teach the kids how to play in their zone.  He is still playing about 18 minutes a night.  

 

Edited November 13 by GASabresIUFAN

[thewookie1]

5 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

I understand this sentiment, but, assuming Adams can actually complete a deal, the deal would look like the McLeod deal (prospects and picks for an NHL player).

One cheaper player I've always had an interest in SJ's Jan Rutta.  He is 34 and on the last year of his current deal at 2.75 (cap).  He'd is (was?) an excellent stay at home D and has no trade protection.  He'd be a good vet to help teach the kids how to play in their zone.  He is still playing about 18 minutes a night.  

 

Depending on the price, certainly.

[Pimlach]

48 minutes ago, thewookie1 said:

 

I have no interest in a block buster trade to be honest; we have little success with trades these days and I just don't feel like watching another player leaving Buffalo to win a Cup

I can understand that line of thinking, a blockbuster trade is risky and Adams has never made one.