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I liked the Landeskog fairy tale story better than the Rantanen revenge tour but what can you do. He certainly came alive and stuck it to them. The late penalty was bs though. That was most definitely not a late game tied game 7 playoff call. Hated that. Guess the refs feared a long overtime and wanted to go home.

If Dallas gets Robertson and Miro back they will be the favorites to win the Cup

I'm not doubtful. I'm sure he's not.

Probably but a bit trickier. He is the local boy so he might want to stick it out. Maybe. Likely not though.

FIFY

I can understand Colorado’s frustration. Not the sort of call that is typically made, tied with 4 minutes left in game 7. Incredible game though.

No love for the Stars, but I’m fine with this year’s version of the Avalanche blowing a two-goal 3rd period lead to lose in regulation. My cold Sabres heart was temporarily warmed.

I watched the full game too. Martin got the 2G, player of the game (Ivankovic should have got it) and led Team Canada at +4. They haven't updated it, but I think he'll get the tournament lead at +15. I wanted to see him get the hat trick, but TBH he seemed disinterested... I thought he was coasting from about the 5-0 mark. Not sure if that's a cause for concern or a pro given the team had the game won and he's team first? Edit: Here's the final +/- leaders.

Rantanen with a Hatty in the 3rd. Talk about a trade backfiring. Wow.

Rat put away the Avs.

Yeah, I’m not trying to go against the stars just because I definitely don’t like them as most Sabres fans don’t, but that seemed very unfair to do that with five minutes left in the game seven. If I’m an Avs fan, I’m losing my sh*t rn. Colorado’s coach probably could get fired here now. I’d be just beside myself if I’m one of the avalanche players.

Rat says take that.

Not only that, but then Drury just got cross checked without a call. It was a fine game without the stripes, but Alas, they need to get some attention.

Anyone else think that penalty call was a bit questionable? Especially at this time in a game seven. I feel like it would have to be something absolutely egregious to make that call with five minutes left.

Avs collapsing.

Rantanen revenge tour

Wow....Rantanen delivers in the clutch

You’re absolutely right but you have to start somewhere and he would be a good add to start to build towards that type of culture. Martin isn’t a superstar talent. If he turns into a Peca that would be big. From the talent in the Sabres pipeline I think he would be a good fit as someone that drags his fellow players into the fight.

Adding a Zucker-like player doesn't mean that player is a top two-line player. So, adding a top two line player in addition to a Zucker-like player is doable considering the assets this team has. As an example, trading Byram in a package deal could bring back a top two line player. In addition, Norris is a 2C and will be on the roster.

Keep Sabertooth out of this. He's the best thing about this team for the last 14 years.

There's all but a 0% chance this team adds 2 top 6 players this offseason.

Although I would prefer the dispatch or at least the reassignment of KA, even if he stays this franchise has the assets to parlay to make some impactful deals. My sense is that even if KA remains the GM there is pressure to make deals. Will it be done? I can't say for sure.

No one player changes a teams culture. You need multiple guys. Also, again caution on Martin. Let's not make him out to be some McDavid level or even Tkachuk level player. Let's under-sell a bit more than over.

What I would like added to your goalie swap is finding a legitimate partner for Power, adding a younger Zucker-like forward and another second-line caliber forward. If that happens on top of the return of Greenway and Norris, then I would consider it a good offseason. None of the moves I'm hoping for are beyond our capacity to accomplish considering the assets we have on the roster and within the system and the cap room to work with.

Can't say yet. You're asking April questions that have June answers.