Crusader1969

I honestly don’t understand your point. Please clarify. The guy is a UFA at the end of next season, I’m not giving up 1st rounder, prospect and a 20 goal scorer for 1 year of Kane when I can get him for free in a year

With disregard to the seasons after that Basically, 1 step forward to then take 3 steps back? That’s how the Sabres became a mess in 2015 under Murray

I’ll take a Risto that is properly developed - just like the Mule was If you can get Ennis at 28. You’ve done well

Want to add a name that has been discussed before at 28. (If available) JAGGER FIRKUS RW | MOOSE JAW WARRIORS 20 5 7 6 Rank Skating Shooting Passing A 6.5 7 4 Grade Puckhandling Hockey Sense Physical HEIGHT 5'10" D.O.B. APR.24,2004 WEIGHT 154 SHOOTS RIGHT “His skill level is phenomenal. I don’t think it’s a stretch to call his hands among the best in the draft. He might take a while to make the NHL though since he’s so far from physically ready.” - Eastern Conference Scout in May 2022 2 weeks till the draft and I’m hoping 9 - Nazar Fast, tenacious, skilled 16. Bichsel mobile and mean 28 - Firkus, Lambert or a Russian that has dropped. Sabres have the draft capital to swing for the fences at 28 Boom or Bust

Even better. Wait a year and get him for nothing

Thank god. The voice the of reason!

More on Bichsel from Tony Ferrari. Hockey News Draft Prospects " 29 | LHD | Lian Bichsel, Leksands (SHL) One of the better defensive reargaurds in the draft class, Bichsel has steadily become more confident with the puck on his stick and he brings an element of physicality that isn’t common in the 2022 draft class. The 6-foot-5 Swiss defender is an imposing force in the defensive zone who uses his reach to disrupt play and he has no mercy when closing out along the boards. Bichsel isn’t going to be much of a puck carrier in transition or be an offensive catalyst by any means, but he should provide rock solid defensive prowess with the ability to move the puck up to the forwards and let them work their magic. He is a player who understands his role at a young age and plays within himself. The ceiling may not be that of a top pair stud but he also has a very safe projection towards the NHL."

With the 16th pick the Sabres draft Liam Bichsel

#1 for me but the other two would be fine. Dont love Korchinski as a Sabre, only because I think we have plenty of what he brings....sub in Bicshel or Chesley and i would love it.

I just noticed Morreale at NHL.com has the exact same 2 picks as I’m hoping for at 9 and 16 #9 Nazar #16 Bichsel I’d love Yurov at #28 but will be surprised if he’s still on the board

I like Bichsel a little more than Mintyukov, but would have no issue with either at 16

I still think 16 is a bit too rich , considering the risk. Plus, there will be still a decent amount of good players on the board I don’t mind the Sabres taking a swing at 16 but I’d rather them take Lambert or Yurov before Miroshnichenko.

This is why I think he could be around at 28. Huge risk (Russia and Cancer), especially for a team using their only 1st rounder on him

I definitely want them to take a swing for a home run at 16. Lambert, Yurov and Miroshnichenko would all fit the bill.

At 16 sure, think they can do better at 9

Isn’t Yurov thought to be the better Russian? Miroshnichenko seems more like pick 28

Just my guess but I think he gets taken way earlier than anyone anticipates. He could even l be this years Seider /Edvinsson and get taken in the top 10

He’s talked repeatedly about blocking the paths of his prospects. His prospects happen to be forwards. Sure if he wants to move from Olofsson and / or Mitts then of course he will have to bring someone else in i believe he may add guys to be the 13th and 14th forward nothing more

I don’t think he is disagreeing with you that the Sabres could make a trade to be better next season. He is pointing out the fact the the ACTUAL GM has stated many many many times he isn’t going to block any of his prospects. So bringing in a forward isn’t going to happen. He has 12 now that will be on the opening lineup in October

This man gets it. Great post Adams has said repeatedly he isn’t going to put a road block in front of guys like JJ and Quinn to become a Sabres. Any of these ideas to bring in forwards isn’t going to happen IMHO I believe he already has his top 12 forwards on the roster and wants to see how they perform next year he will concentrate on bringing him in a couple of dmen and a goalie

And trading for Nylander will not have any impact ? You’ve traded away a package of players and he’s going to cost you a bundle. So no, it’s not close ones smart mgmt and the other is reckless The bottom line it’s never going to happen (trading for Nylander) so let’s put the argument to rest

Which is smarter? give up high draft picks and prospects and a Dman like Joker for an 80 point player who has 2 years left on his deal (Nylander) or sign a 80 point player in the UFA market and give up nothing but cap space (Forsberg)

You guys really need to read better 1). I never said don’t do anything this summer I said don’t trade for a guy with 2 years left on his contract 2) I didn’t say 10-15 years from now. I said for the next 10-15 years

Beat me to it. Future Sabres goalie season just ended. Played well overall

Do you understand the 2 years and then he walks aspect of bringing in Nylander ?? It has nothing to do with “mortgaging the future”. Its not worth the price the Sabres would have to pay to get him. can I ask , wouldn’t it be smarter to back the brinks truck up and sign Forsberg rather than give up assets for 2 years of Nylander ??