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KA won the trade.

It does seem that it is the plan to roll the forwards back. I suspect they see a healthy Norris as an addition that has yet to arrive. Peterka, Benson, Kulich, Quinn, and even Krebs, they will be looking for additional levels from. I'm sure they think (I do), that Thompson has a 50 goal season in him Tuch could go off in a contract year. You mentioned that nobody wants to move Benson or Kulich. Benson I get, as he brings a sorely lacking element to the team. He is a rare Sabre capable of dragging others into the fight. Kulich I don't quite get. I like Kulich a lot and am not eager to see him traded; but it seems like an obvious place for an upgrade for a team trying to make the playoffs. Yet, they can't simply trade Kulich++ for a veteran centre, even if such a deal was available, as they would have to move out a contract to make room. There is also the reality that Adams makes on average only 1.4 trades per off-season that involve at least 1 NHL player (that's with including the Wil Butcher trade). If I get on PuckPediaGM and start making trades that individually seem at least possible, they almost always lead to another trade being needed and next thing I know I have mocked 4-6 trades. It's just not realistic. I'm thinking realistic moves are: - Byrum and Quinn to San Jose for Ferrero or Liljegren, Dellandrea (a grittier change of scenery winger) and 30th o/a - Maybe a depth D-man in free agency; it wouldn't surprise me to see them bring Gilbert back - Devils depth winger Nathan Bastian is a UFA; I had read that he was a Ruff favourite - A UFA goalie like Alex Lyon or Dan Vladar - Lafferty waived. I'm not trying to sell this, I just don't see them doing much more.

He does look promising, I really like Östlund, Novikov also.

Why do we want yet another LHD that has -120 for his career, i already know what some of you will say ... "He's just on a bad team", Hello! Buffalo is a bad team also and has Ferraro been good at all defensively?

That is correct. He was playing through an oblique issue in Ottawa. The Sabres were aware of it when they traded for him and decided to sit him in order to give it time to heal he wasn't getting by playing.

Most natural talented. Gretzky still the standard.

Yep. And honestly don't have a problem with Bryson being the guy in the press box while Johnson and Novikov continue to ripen. And wouldn't have a problem with some other 6/7 tweener being the guy in the press box while Johnson and Novikov continue to ripen. If he plays more than 15 games as the 6, have a problem with it. Otherwise, meh.

But with the Peterka rumblings, it seems everyone discussing moving him is doing so with the expectation that it ends up netting the best player in the deal (like all the thoughts on him being the big piece to get Robertson). It's not like the Byram rumblings where Byram is the best player out of the pieces being speculated upon. (Which, unless it is tied directly or inderectly to a Robertson-esque move is beyond frustrating.)

This is a terrific analysis. Based on your post, there is a stronger case to keep him. As @PromoTheRobot has frequently stated, it is so aggravating to see some of our young talent on other teams hoisting the cup.

Especially if there is no changes in the coaching staff, really don't have a whole lot of confidence on the team getting improved as much as we all want to see. But, Peterka, Byram, and pieces becoming Robertson and a GOOD stay at home or 2 way D-man seems to be about the best we can be hoping for as the key moves at this point. Thing that stinks is for about the 3rd year in a row, it really wouldn't take many GOOD moves at all to get this team back into the dance which brings it back to relevancy. And, like you and pretty much everybody else here would like to see the rest of that list you brought up happen as well. But not sure Sabres fans get as many dolls as we want; pretty sure we're in the group that has to be happy with 1 or 2. And if we only get 1 or 2, want 1 of them to be Robertson.

The most impactful move that can be made is upgrading the goalie position. There will need to be more moves but addressing that position, and then adding a different mix to the blueline are the priorities. Ullmark in my view can be categorized as a solid #1 goalie. It is essential that entering next season we find someone who can provide that level of play. Penciling UPL in as the #1 goalie without a backup plan is gambling against the odds.

Who's we? I've been exceedingly clear I wouldn't trade Peterka for anything short of Jason Robertson.

Agree....maybe a different choice of words vs. "better" (IMHO I would be inclined to use "Different"). An example of different might be a top 4 shutdown RHD could be a win for this organization. Another win might be a package that nets a true 1C or 2C. To your point, more muscle or better goalie is also a difference....for the better 😉

It was an oblique injury that sidelined him. https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-josh-norris-says-oblique-injury-sidelined-him-final-18-games/

Yes, direct quote from Adams is that Bryson is loved in the locker room, he sits out for weeks at a time and does not complain. So he got extended.

But here's we are saying it should happen with JJ.

Taro I think your right on the bold but Peterka and Byram will be missed. Hard to imagine Adams bringing in two or more players that are actually better. A Goalie, two defenseman, more forward help, and they need need more muscle in the line up - but even getting that is hard.

He's not even good at solitaire. He constantly loses to himself. Pegula didn't use a rope to strangle this franchise because he choked it to death with his franchise crushing hirings. It's bad enough that he hired him but what's worse is that he retained him. Just freaking stupid!

I thought we heard something that his injury in Buffalo was not the shoulder. I seem to recall an abdominal injury? Maybe someone else can remember?

Thank god Finally don't need 19 and 20yr olds in the lineup.

And that’s fine. We need a future too

IMHO this is close. Sadly expect the coaching roster to be what it is, and that is not good. And it will make it much harder to make the playoffs than it should be. But also expect Peterka and Byram out the door due to all the smoke surrounding them. And am HOPING it ends up bringing RobERTson back. IF those Byram and Peterka moves (or other) bring back a top 4 2 way/defensive D-man expect that Samuelsson also goes out the door. Sure seemed they were trying to figure out if Samuelsson could handle getting paired with Dahlin when the season was more or less officially toast. Based on Ruff's comments about the roster down the stretch don't believe he passed the test. Hoping a goalie gets brought in as well, but not overly hopeful about that.

Byram out for a legit top 4 solid 2 way or defensive D-man that's in or very close to his prime and a 1st makes sense IF that 1st (or the Sabres 1st) is going out the door with Peterka and a piece like Rosen (that ends up the LITTLE bit extra to make the trade happen) for Robertson. It's the ONLY way trading Byram for pieces makes sense if the goal is to make the Sabres better NOW.

You want Casey Mittelstadt on this team?

Which is why, in addition to trying to snag Robertson (or someone else of that pedigree) they should be planning on bringing in another Zucker type (or 2). When THAT guy, or Zucker, is too long in the tooth, then hopefully Helenius will be ready to be a regular contributor on the 3rd line and an in a pinch contributor higher up the lineup.