Two or less

Im confused because the asking price reported multiple times (including in the post just above this with link to Garrioch and the Kessel trade is very similar. Maybe Sabres will need to sweeten a pot a little bit but Pens traded a high prospect (Kapanen, who was a first round pick), a first and two former second round picks for Kessel, a second round pick and Tim Erixon who was a just a AHLer by that point. In any case, the haul is still pretty solid. Like i said, Sabres may have to add a little to it to get everything they want, but i don't think Botterill will have many issues getting that high prospect and a first in return for Kane. SJ for me is the team to watch for in terms of a Kane trade. I think some of these teams are nervous about re-signing him, as Friedman has mentioned a few times. Committing to Kane for 4 months is easy, but giving him a 6 year deal, some teams could see it as a risk. I have nothing to base this on, but i feel like a market like San Jose, with the nice weather and the beaches, and a good leadership group, would be more open to committing to Kane long term. In terms of the Sabres, they have Josh Norris or Timo Meier they could part ways with. Neither of them is helping them this season, so throwing one in the package might not be a deal breaker for them. They don't have any 2nd or 3rd round picks though, so they might want to get one of those in return, as Cox mentioned similar to the Kessel trade.

I remember how ecstatic this board was in 2009 with Kassian. He was going to be to us what Lucic was to Boston. I think 2009 draft was okay though, besides Kassian. McNabb and Foligno also picked while not having a second round pick. In 2012, i think one of the biggest issues there was, we needed centers desperately, so Darcy took who he thought was the best and i think the development of both players poor, Grigorenko should have returned to the Q while Zemgus to college. In any case, i think that was a weak draft. Zemgus was picked 14th overall and ranks as 8th in NHL games played of all players drafted that year.

I like CJ Smith a lot. Hard worker, good speed, offensive creativeness. Reminds me of a Mike Hoffman.

I truly believe this. Those of us who also support the Bills got a taste of this two weeks ago when Dalton made that pass. The joy was real and not manufactured. I could never change my team bc i want to be as loyal to them as possible, but I also know the feeling we will feel when the glory days are back is going to be some special. As someone said, if i were to ever change my loyalties to the Sabres, it would only be to quit the sport.

Please! 8 is too small. lol Draft is tonight at 9pm. We just need two more people :) Cmon it'll be fun!

I thought his work has dropped lately so the last 2 years or so i barely read his work, but for the previous 7 years or so he was a main go to for my reading. I wonder where he is going to now? The Athletic?

In. Ubkev - thanks for stepping up and taking charge! Much appreciated

We really need to get gold started soon. Nine days until the season.

Thats awesome.

Goalie change- #32 Adam Wilcox is in.

Maybe not even from the get-go but i hope eventually they make their own set for Sabres broadcasts and not just everyone use the studio Peters/Rivet and Murphy/Jones use daily.

Remember when Kevin Sylvester said it was a done deal, they were just waiting for September? I can't wait until he signs, and he says told ya so. haha nice! Glad to see Jack getting the exposure.

Both of you are crazy.

I nominate you.

hahahaha when i saw this topic, i figured this was what it was about as it was brought up last night in the GDT, and i came in to say just that. He doesn't really bother me too much, i don't think hes the leagues worst and as a sideline reporter i think he does excellent, his PBP drops off a bit, but i get so annoyed with the "Scores" call! Made me laugh,

If we're drafting top 5 then something horrible happened and we're in big trouble as an organization.

Housley said after the game that they have yet to work on the PP and been focusing on EV. Which makes sense why the PP looked so flat. As for all the slashing penalties, the Vegas game had 17 PP in the game. It's expected there to be a increase of PPs at the start of the season until players figure it out and the referees start to put the whistle away, but that could benefit strong PP teams getting off to a hot start.

Smart. It was cool having Duffer and May on the road but it really limited their postgame coverage. Based on what Marty said on WGR few weeks ago, they will try to make the postgame shows more educational and break games down more and doing it from Buffalo makes more sense IMO as they have all the resources available and dont have to rush and catch the plane.

lol yeah... it's that whole "gotta earn it" old school hockey mindset. I personally never liked it, and happy that someone knew to the organization felt it wasn't needed too.

Just basing it on Justin Bailey's story. He said he was sitting watching tv one day and received a text asking if he had a choice to switch numbers, would he do it or nah and if so, to what #? Bailey thought nothing of it and gave them a legit reply and said yeah, 95. And then said okay, we'll see what we can do and few days later they approved everything. Bailey said he wasn't sure why they decided to text him when they did but thinks the new regime wants it's players to have more personality and freedom. So, it's possible Rip send that text message out, but anyone here will know that is a very unlikely scenario. haha

Don't think it was Rip's call.

Im in for gold too

Havn't heard anything, but i hope this is a thing again this season.

Not only was he still playing, but he was the captain of the Calder Cup champions season. Obviously things could change, but i'm thinking Guhle has himself a partner for Rochester.

Happy birthday! Wishing you all the best SDS!