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Rick Dudley is great at what he does but he is notoriously abrasive and difficult to work with. He would be a great addition to the front office but I don’t think he’d bring a lot of people with him. Florida has been the perfect spot for him because he’s out of the spotlight. His joining the Sabres would also be a sign that Terry is willing to back away because Duds isn’t coming here without those assurances. On a personal note, I’d love it. One of my all time favorites, I still remember the day that Punch admitted letting him go to the WHA was his biggest regret as Sabres’ GM. He was that team’s JP Dumont. They underestimated what his toughness and drive meant to the mid-70’s Sabres in the same way Darcy did with Dumont.

Who are we competing with you say. We have our answer....

Who Y'all got today? Roope Hintz injury lingering, and Marchmant kinda gave the "we won't forget" speech to reporters. I think Dallas comes through today for some odd reason.

Smith is interesting. I don't agree he's a type we don't have. Still, you're trading at worst a 35pt top 4 defender for a lesser defender, and a B level prospect. I think Utah would have to add. I also think offers for Byram might be higher. Recent trades make me think he's worth 3 assets. Decent roster player, good prospect, sweetener.

I agree Byram is better hence looking for a prospect back. I brought up Smith as he one that gives us a type we don't have.

Kesselring really only had 1 good season and only has about 2 seasons of play. I think Byram is worth more. He's younger, way more experience, way more points.

Without a doubt, there are rugged defenders than can be puck carriers. However, their acquisition costs are much higher (if available) than a more conservative defender in his zone. In my view, we need maybe two of those more physical defenders to recast the unit. And those type of players should be more attainable than the more valued rugged defender who can carry the puck. For the most part, we're not disagreeing here. The issue is what more doable. We have a good asset in Byram. I like him a lot but we need to remold the blueline to better balance out the unit. When you have an overlapping asset then use it smartly to fill a need.

Middling forward prospect maybe Gabe Smith?

Really quick, because pet peeve, rugged defenders can be puck carriers.

I was traveling and on the road. Missed it. I’ll stream it on ESPN+. Congrats to Bandits and their fans. Three-peat. Will they have something downtown, a rally or something to congratulate them?

If you believe that the Russian will be contributing in a year or so, I would say no. I would rather trade Bryam for some immediate help on the blueline, a defenseman who has different attributes (rugged) than a puck carrying defenseman. With the assets that this organization has there are no excuses for not adding two defensemen to the unit that change the character of it. And it should be noted, contrary to the group thinking here I would prefer keeping Samuelsson. At least for now.

They also have Lamoreaux and Lavoie in the pipe who are rhd. There could be a deal there. Idk how to balance it out though.

Sergachev is their top lefty but they have an aged Ian Cole (36) as their #2 lefty whose contract ends next year.

Could have had Cossa but Forton. I literally can draft better than the Sabres and I'm some dipshit on a message board. Do they need a lefty? I feel like their right hand situation is good.

Anyone think we could pry away Michael Kesselring from Utah for Byram? As he's a right hander, good point production as a bottom pair but also gets his nose dirty with PIMs. I think he's more of a top 4 tbh. Might be good complement to Power.

Yes to your question. I'd like to help Novikov but we need to win hockey games, not extend our losing to 15yrs.

I heard they have palm trees in Florida.

I'm not huge into Lacrosee, but it's definitley a fun sport and atmosphere. Buffalo really gets into it and it's cool to see the city support them. With that being said, I'm not sure there's been a more dominating performance of a Final in a half like I saw yesterday. Zero goals allowed in a half of a winner take all game that was 7-6 at the break. It was an absolute clinic in strategy and execution. God I wish we could see even a semblance of this from our boys on blades.

I'm sensing an Ozzy intermission mini concert with special guest Zappa....

Terry and his non-meddling. Hire the right people, empower them and stay out of the way. A recipe for success.

Let's not forget the taxes are better in Florida for the players also.

Holy Crap, it's you!!!

We have size and speed and could, if we wanted to, play this sort of hard nosed forechecking game. We do not however, have the fortitude, tenacity and aggressiveness it requires. Except maybe Benson.

Agreed, but the problem is Terry doesn't like that style. He said as much early on. I talk about Dudley but I know full well that isn't a direction TP would ever go in. He just doesn't see it as the right way and thus we get what we get. Zito's been a great GM and they have a solid management structure. I have to think a guy like Shawn Thornton is also loving how they play. It's a culture.