Crusader1969

Would you think Preds have an appetite to move away from Rinne? to take on his $7 million salary, you wouldn't have to give up much. Though he has a modified NTC, so Sabres may not be a landing spot for him even if you wanted to make that deal.

He is 29 and already slow footed. great hands and plays in front of the net on the PP. We already have Samson at 22 to play pretty well the same role. Its probably an unpopular take but I don't want them to sign any FA, maybe a 4th line Center or a RD depth player. Let the kids play prominent roles next year and figure out what we have. go into the summer of 2019 with cap space and a clear idea of the team needs. Give Mittelstadt a full year protected as a 3rd line center and potentially move ROR next summer. Give Guhle and Dahlin a full season and if they are ready to take the top 2 LHD spots, then you can even move Scandella.

I think he will be too expensive, had a good season but completely disappeared in playoffs. He is 29 today and doesn't skate fast. Doesnt fit the bill IMO.

Again, who are you dealing to replace Risto? I believe that winning will solve all locker room issues. Winning will happen when you add skill and talent. if you ranked all prospects on talent and skill in the entire world, the top 2 would probably be Mittelstadt and Dahlin. That's a good place to start....

In theory thats great but I don`t see a solution. What asset do the Sabres have to trade besides ROR? I think McCabe is a possibility but he isn`t bringing a 1st line winger. Any UFA`s? I don`t see a great fit. So you either trade ROR and create a hole at Center or have 2 young speedy wingers for Jack. I would rather Erod and Bailey than Girgensons and KO.

only because they are still under contract, I won't shed a tear to see either or both being traded / waived. At this point, I don't see anyone else? any suggestions?

I like the infusion of youth onto the roster you proposed. I think the Sabres should give the kids an opportunity, find out who is part of the long term. The summer of 2019/20 can be used to fill any holes with UFA's or trades or vets scandella and or ROR. Though I do think Bailey will grab the bull by the horns and finally make the jump to full time NHL player. Erod Eichel Bailey XXX ROR Reinhart Smth Mittlestand Okposo Girgs Larsson Baptiste Pominville 13th forward Scandella Risto Dahin Bogo Guhle Nelson Pilot 7th Dman McCabe traded for xxx No matter which way you slice it, still has a ways to go before we can start seriously thinking about Play-offs.

What about trading Scandella? Leaves you with Dahlin, Guhle, McCabe and Pilut on the left side.

Is Jake McCabe as good as gone? What's his trade value?

winning next year would be huge. I have a hard time believing they were talking about him. why do you say that? Would they really play a guy 30 mins a night if he wasn't listening to the coach?

ISS May Rankings: https://www.isshockey.com/iss-hockey-releases-iss-top-31-may-rankings-top-prospects-2018-nhl-draft/

I still believe in Nylander to be a good NHL player, maybe never reaching the level of his brother but certainly better than any of the wingers the Sabres had on their team last season (save Samson). Not all 8th overall picks become stars, we are extremely lucky to get Mittlestadt last year at 8.

No Tychonic? its early but he is the leader at the moment for pick #32 for me.

I think we have to remember players can sign anywhere we want. Yesterday was a huge step forward but Dahlin is still only 18 and I don't think that alone will attract free agents. Unless, the player has another reason to come to Buffalo, they are still a last place club. My odds of signing a guy like Tavares went from 1% chance pre lottery to 10% post. still extremely unlikely he will want to play here. Same with the defencemen. Also Karlsson is going to cost a ton, didn't we all just complain about Murray giving away the farm for Kane and ROR?

Some say best d prospect since Potvin I'll throw this out there, and I will admit that I was a firm there is no way this is happening guy even 3 hours ago, but does this one the door for Taveras at least a little bit?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3WeMHXRdbU8 Picture this in a Sabres uniform. Wow

Just thinking the same thing. Doesn't playing him on the right side seem like a better idea? Holy crap. Think of the PP Eichel, Dahlin and Mittelstadt with Samson in front of the net

I was almost calm once again but then watched his highlites. The McDavid of defencemen is going to the a Sabre!

So who do they Sabres take at 32?

Just saw that CBC is 6 seconds ahead of NBC. I'll try not to cheer too loud if the Sabres win the lottery and ruin the suspense for everyone south of the border

I heard the guy on GR call Svechnikov a playmaker as well. Not sure where this view has originated from. He will be taken at #2 by whichever team is lucky enough to get him

3 could open the door for a trade down, especially if they are targeting Hughes.

I'm looking at it that it's 90% Dahlin or Svechnikov

yep 1,3 or 4 and hopefully 32 bring some dmen

Hughes will play on the World Championships for the USA. It will be great to see how he matches up against top competition.