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Perhaps be able to grab a bit of this game from the hotel. Probably have to try and stream it though.

Typical small improvements.. trends mostly towards what Botterill has done with the trades that were made on his terms. Simmonds provides leadership and help now. There were a few players thrown around for 5th round picks. Kahun fits into the longer term.

But he's only 5'11 and 175lbs.... ?

It feels like he can take on some kind of cap dump at this point... my optimism says he's working something with Carolina. But to give up the D they need, does it make the Sabres weaker overall for a playoff run.. which, is why he would get Simmonds.

This is listed as Djuse to Florida, from Dallas, for their 6th round pick they acquired from Buffalo. According to TSN Trade Tracker

Yes.. two separate thoughts in there. I didn’t mean he would flip Simmonds for the 3rd pick back.

Interesting discussion of flipping Simmonds can Sabres retain another 50%? i wonder if they try to get their 3rd back from Carolina...

This is a kind of trade that should lead to a slight roster change. Expect Sheary to move.. size for whatever Sherry brings. i doubt anything big happens...

This is the kind of game where players on the trade block tend to not put themselves into many risky situations... all the makings of being a very non-physical game.

I think I'll get to see the first period.. then perhaps have to stream it while at the airport... oh well.

Sabres players acting like they want to up their trade value.

Damn you and your stats. ?

I remember a recent game when they were up 2-0 early.

Thanks. I'll miss part of that one.. on a plane.

Glad I looked.. didn't even realize it was 1pm today. I guess that's good. I get to watch it and then go out tonight.

Well, it's probably not good. What I've learned is that most companies aren't even bothered to respond back to people unless they want them for the job. I file that in the "No way I wanted to work for that company anyway" file. If they can't respect the people who came to them interested to provide their skills... then screw'em. Serverless computing is incredible.

I can't argue with this. Hutton did not look good tonight. The Sabres, overall, looked outmatched. They have almost all season.. Ottawa just does the things that the Sabres can't handle. They play desperation hockey...

Well.. Yzerman gets a lot of credit, but he hasn't actually assembled a roster that has won anything has he? During his tenure in TB he reached Cup finals once if I recall. He certainly built a good team but they are perhaps the most tenuous for future success. The proliferation of NMC and NTC on the roster could really hurt them in the future (it also might not). Overall, I agree, smart people and a plan. There is also luck.. or whatever you perceive drafting a top player in later rounds to be. Ken Holland certainly gets credit, but did they ever think Datsyuk and Zetterberg would be that good? Did Yzerman ever think that some of his picks would be that good? If so.. all the credit. Of course it's hard to know.. because after the fact, once a player excels, the GM can take credit. Did Murray foresee Olofsson or was it a calculated stab in the dark that paid off for once?

Two of those goals are on the damn captain. Eichel blew coverage on one and then, if he actually checks a player, interrupts the play on another. He's not solely to blame, but he's got a lot of 'splainin to do. And, when you are playing a team that has the most SHG in the league.. perhaps maybe, just maybe, you should be concerned when they gain control of the puck short-handed. Ottawa bucks the trend and watches teams fall back waiting for the dump. They use that to gain an attack advantage and capitalize on it. They actually do this 5 on 5 as well. They may not be skilled, but their tactics say that Smith is doing some great coaching. It sure as hell plays against the Sabres weakenesses.

Here's the thing. I'm giving the credit. But there are things to consider here. Did this happen? I didn't see it, but that's one thing. It's timing of when you make moves. This is the pain of hindsight. Yes. They needed to fill Bouwmeester's spot. This is where the timing of things can bite you in the ass or pay dividends. As the reigning Cup champs, they can afford to overpay. One could argue that acquiring Skinner was similar. The Sabres got to know Skinner and he re-signed. His goal totals this year, notwithstanding. But, at the time, Scandella was worth some amount. If Bouwmeester doesn't collapse do you think that Scandella gets moved for this? Botterill made the low cost move to try and acquire a forward who had proven relatively serviceable in past years but was falling out of favor in Calgary. It did not work out. It happens. I can be called a Botterill apologist, but I'm not apologizing for Botterill. I'm accepting that the timing of when someone chooses to act has to be judged on that moment. It's not always obvious what will occur after the action is taken. Botterill looks like he squandered assets and the media is already jumping on this. Of course they are, because it sells. It doesn't mean that's what happened. Just like choosing when to buy or sell a stock, you make a decision at a point in time. If three weeks later that company makes an announcement that raises stocks through the roof are you fool for having sold? No. You have to act on what you know at the time. That said.. Bergevin managed to flip Scandella into something more than he paid for. Good on him.... bad on us. This time.

What's the relative +/- on that being accurate? Jason Botterill: "Hey, it says you guys have a guy with "check" in his name. Our PR staff thinks we can spell his name right on a sweater, interested in trading him?"

No, it's not confirmed. They can talk to other teams if the Sabres allow it. Which, while not being reported, probably has also happened. I don't think the Sabres are playing hard ball with Bogosian. They can't afford that negativity with players in the league. They likely orchestrated the whole scenario. "Zach, we can't move you, your salary is too much. We can waive you, you can choose not to report, and we can suspend you. We can terminate your contract and you'll lose some money. But you'll be free to sign with another team. These teams were interested, but the money was too much. You might want to talk to them." It's a deal or no deal. Waive, suspend, terminate.. just as GA said above.

That's a long name for that stat, my guess is it won't translate well on charts.

Be curious to see how tonight goes. Larsson? That whole line is important. If they let him go it better be for something good.. and I hope he comes back. You don't get a line like the GLO line very often... when you do, you want to keep it together unless they know with as much certainty possible that someone else can fill the role.

I read it that way too, but there's a big difference. It's not like the flu shot actually prevents the flu, and it tends to NOT kill anyone. Coronavirus has no vaccine, so it's not like we could take one if we wanted and it doesn't appear to be as discriminatory. The flu isn't a joke, neither is this. I mean, if we really want to talk about dangers to longevity let's chat about all those who live a lifestyle just taunting a heart attack.