tom webster

Seriously. He’s scored 30 points four out of the last five seasons and hasn’t he won like one playoff series?

Dreger says deal getting close.

I’d like to blame it on autocorrect but I’d be lying.😜

First, im sure you know that they won’t really have anywhere near $12 million in cap space but rather the prorated version of that. Second, They can only retain on 3 players which with the assumption that Hall will be retained leaves them some more options before deadline. Third, Do you really think they are worried about what would amount to somewhere between $150K and $250K if they retained on Montour? Fourth, I’m still amazed at how people want to judge a certain process before that process is complete.

I think I’d be fine if it was just Bromberg.

There is no way Edmonton is offering two firsts and Bromberg. That’s like offering three firsts when no one else seems ready to offer one.

It was easy being Sam Pollock when you knew that a first round pick you acquired was never going to be higher then number 12 and usually a top 6.

I was just going to post this.

Exactly. They pay 25% of Savard’s salary for a 4th round pick. Seems kinda ridiculous and kind of like Stevie Y did his old boss a favor.

Point taken, but just questioning the hyperbole.

Apparently, he is considered very good looking

Friedman confirming it

Their are more then a few wives sad to see Montour go.

They are “horrible “ if you consider 90% of league horrible or worse. They have more then their share of players drafted by them in league presently and are top five in league in impactful players over expected impact players up to 2018.

A) They do use the league. Their first round pick last year was from the CHL. B) They are not the only team that considers this part of the equation.

The deal they made yesterday only opens up space if Andersson is out till playoffs but they could still make it happen.

There has been one trade made so far that is on the level of a Hall trade. Legit rumors usually come from support staff. Having a lean staff reduces the likelihood of “real” rumors.

Again, they don’t dismiss guys based on this criteria. Also, they are not drafting guy’s because they think they might at least be good enough for the AHL. They are targeting guys with higher ceilings. I get that they don’t draft players you like but they aren’t horrible at it either. They have some issues to solve, no doubt, but drafting isn’t in the top 3 things.

Is it really? You, yourself, acknowledge what a crap shoot the draft becomes by mid second round, or even earlier. Isn’t it good asset management to pick guys whose control you have for an extra couple of years.

Ullmark is not in this great negotiating position that some have portrayed. 1) There are only 32 starting spots 2) Seattle will have their pick of guys like Jake Allen, already under contract 3) Most teams realize that starting goalies of his ilk aren’t getting more then $5K per, probably closer to $4/4.5. 4) his injury history

The CHL thing is not so much of anti CHL as it is the different time line with European and College prospects. The thinking has been, since it’s all a crap shoot, why not give yourself the most time possible to evaluate the prospects. I’m quite sure that they would never bypass a CHL player strictly by this criteria but it is part of the equation

It’s not unusual for new executives to have the current make decisions regarding tear down before they join the organization. I believe that there will be substantial additions to the front office announced in the near future. Of course, my credibility took a hit earlier this season, so take my opinion for what it is, my opinion.

As I have said before, even though Botts had taken over, it was still Tim Murray's staff and his rating system put an emphasis on high ceiling/ high risk picks after the top half of the first round, hence the Laaksonen pick, which despite LGRM's protestations, is still to be determined. The irony of his system, if he used it throughout the draft, he would have chosen Draissaitl over Sam.

For those who think the Sabres have drafted horribly for decades, check out an article by dobber prospects in May of 2020 listing them as tied for third in the league in return over expected return for draft years 2000-2009. Furthermore, I contend that we will look back at the last four drafts favorably as well. I have a tremendous amount of respect for LGRM’s knowledge and passion when it comes to prospects but it’s way too early to judge the last three or four drafts.

So if we are playing fantasy, the Sabres don’t trade for ROR or Kane, finish at the bottom again, draft either Matthew’s, Laine or PLD, still have Compher, Lemieux and a couple other first round picks, Lehner isn’t an alcoholic and nobody cares about all the guys they should have drafted.