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It concerns me that a guy we (front office) have pegged as a top two center could be thrown out of sorts by the loss of a winger. Cozen's had enough weapons to stay 'in' sorts from my perspective.

Agreed. The NMC was not the problem per se' - it was signing him to the contract they did in the first place. The ROR debacle allowed them to fleece themselves. That is why they were and are morons.

i bet they go great next to all your sabres gear. nice!

delusions of grandeur I guess. how is your sabres memorabilia collection coming along?

I believe he is, and I suspect the Sabres are going to call his agent. Most people are ignoring him based on the idea that we are 'set' at 1C and 2C. I don't think we are. Elias would be the team's theoretical #1 Center, allowing Tage and Cozens to avoid tough matchups against teams with extremely elite first lines (Toronto, Edmonton, etc...). Elias along with a player like Domi changes the look of lines 1 through 3 dramatically. However, assuming they don't buyout Skinner (they won't), they are going to have to go cheap at backup Goalie and Forward 13 and 14 - and roster Ryan Johnson as their 7th D instead of allowing him more time in Rochester. May also mean people will have to get used to the idea of Girgs and Robinson coming back on 3 million combined as part a 4th line with Krebs.

Thanks for posting this - I looked at last years - and they do not do a bad job projecting contracts out. Very cool. Imagine a Lindholm and Domi signing at those prices on this team. Ruff would have 3 lines with lots of C/W flexibility. While I am not a huge UFA guy...this team may need it to get over the hump.

I looked at his face off numbers, and I believe he will fit in perfectly with this group!

No one will like my answer, but Muel is dead weight. Doesn't play enough. Analytics are poor. 'his' win loss record is good...but that has to be taken with a grain of salt based on his role. That is 4 million I personally would love to shed

They should swing and miss/hit for Elias Lindholm. He creates so much position flexibility. Top 6 six center - allowing Cozens to slide into a 3C or top 6W. He can play your tough assignments against teams top scoring lines. While also giving you some production offensively. He is no Chris Drury - but he could be our theoretical Chris Drury. If we could get this guy to bite on a 5 x 8.5 contract...it would be gold for this team. That said - it may cost the Sabres 9+ to get him.....but...he changes the dynamic of this team.

This times a gazillion. Any center signing that pushes Cozens to 3 C is gold in my book of various things.

i think it is all just posturing by both sides. gain a half mill here...lose a quarter mill there...I never thought he was really leaving. And both sides have a right to play hardball up until the last minute.

things to do still.... https://www.autoevolution.com/news/sports-billionaires-new-superyacht-is-a-massive-custom-toy-for-lavish-family-vacations-196271.html

who am i kidding - i submit to the board. muel it is.

you will get moose and like it!

yes

Lindholm is the ideal 2C this team could use. Strong 2 way player. Faceoffs in d zone. Scoring touch? 30 years old...all I hear is that means you can get 3 solid years out of him at minimum. Only downside is, he will probably cost 8 million...9.5 for sabres...we probably can't afford him without moving moose and skinner

I would love C to be looked at as well - mainly because we just got rid of a very useful one in Mitts. Anyways... I am curious what people think of Elias Lindholm as an option for this team. Playing out west, I don't have eyes on him. From a reputation standpoint - he is a two way center with some offensive skill - but looks like statistically he is on a down year - but his shooting percentage is way down below normal. Is this the type of Center the team needs?

I watched at a hotel bar...I respect how Washington scrapped their way in to the playoffs.... But they were and are outmatched

Yes to your last question - and if the team sells in 15 years, the ROI will be awesome. Or...they can always sell their portion for an awesome ROI. Also, ego.

in another post (i do not remember which one) - i posted a recent article on nhl HC shelf life - if i remember correctly - it is under 3 years. It is not a position you want if long term comfort is your number one priority.

nothing you missed - just warwow saying he heard he was approached 6 months ago and told the interested party no. literally zero news or leaks saying anything else.

There is smoke. Stories like this do not come out without reason. Unless someone shows me that owners get approached by approved buyers all the time - well then ok, I will dismiss it. But the fact the league even thought TP was approachable is so very telling based on my limited understanding on how these things work for major sports teams.

Agreed - you would think they would be jumping out of the gate before other openings come up. Not saying they are not trying... Is it possible Terry is still not decided on KA and is holding off through the weekend before allowing KA to execute his plan? IDK...just a thought...

yeah - we shouldnt underestimate the competition we are going to have for the guys we are all talking - berube, gallant, etc... While I don't think most potential candidates will completely thumb their nose at us - it is reasonable to think we are not the number one option for candidates once the season shakes out..

Good write up. He could very well be a 15-20 goal a year player. If that's your 3rd line, or d zone center; gravy. I root for him. But everything I have sse to date tells me he is best served as a top 9 who can slide into the top 6 when required. Not a bad thing. Can make a great career out of that.