Crusader1969

totally agree, why you would mess with the top PP in the league? they probably wanted to spread the talent between the 2 units but ended up making both units pathetic. Hopefully, they stick with Samson, Eichel, KO, ROR and Risto. Otherwise, I never saw this team as a Playoff contender so I am indifferent to winning and losing. Though I do hope they win games and not cheering for a Tank.

Both him and Baptiste are going on road trip. This is great news, I initially thought Bailey was going back to AHL for Baptiste. Can we hope to see Moulson on Waivers at somepoint? I really think a corner will be turned when we don't see 26 on the 23 man roster.

uggghhh, i hate this take on Alex. How can he be a bust at 19 years of age? if he played in the OHL and put up 130 points the same people calling him a bust would be calling him the second coming of Alexander Mogilny. Just remember when he played with his peer group, he lead the World Juniors in scoring. why don't we relex, let him play with a much better center with Rochester and see how it plays out before throwing the B word around?

i know, its wishful thinking. I'd really love them to move up the standings and pull off a miracle lottery win like the Flyers. I think the Sabres making the play-offs this year would be an even bigger miracle. that being said, 9 of the top 10 on the ESPN list are impact players IMO. The one who I'm not sold on is Veleno. His numbers are average but in his defense, he plays on one of the worst teams in the "Q", so doesnt get much help. For those not familiar with him, he was granted exceptional status and is already in his 3rd QMJHL season.

ESPN came out with it's draft rankings today: 1) Dahlin 2) Svechnikov So far, in all prospect rankings I have seen these have been 1 & 2 in all of them 3) Hughes 4) Boqvist 5) Zadina 6) Tkachuk 7) Veleno 8) Smith 9) Wahlstrom 10) Kupari At this point, I don't think there is much use continuing as it seems more than likely that the Sabres will be drafting in top 10. picks 11-15 will be very good players if the Sabres are able to move up the standings.

Another day and another Rasmus Dahlin, again I'm sure its a play that all Sabres prospects made in their pre-draft year but here it is anyways: https://twitter.com/AdamZHerman/status/925423964171788293/photo/1 With the Canadians win last night, Sabres would have a 12.5% of getting the first pick overall and drafting Dahlin. Not calling for a Tank but.....

More Rasmus Dahlin - probably a terrible "hot" take on my part but I don't believe all Sabres prospects were making these kind of moves when in Junior, college or playing Pro hockey against men in Sweden. https://twitter.com/cmoresport/status/924979713184956416 Dahlin is 6'2 and his NHL potential is off the charts. Reported today that he may be playing on the Swedish Olympic team this winter. As it stands today Sabres have a 10% chance of getting #1 and picking Dahlin.

Since 1/4 of the players you listed are still not on the Sabres, yes its wayyy to early.

much more difficult with Guaranteed contracts to trade over-priced players but you are 100% spot on. I'm hoping once some players get back from injury we will start seeing a purging of the roster. Did you look at this team prior to the tank and ever see a shot at the promised land? The Tank had to happen, it was the only was this team would ever become legit cup contenders year in and year out. Without it, you are just stuck in the middle. The only trade of those 3 that could have had an impact on Today's sabres is the Lehner for a 1st rounder.

not even a question. If you want to win a cup the best way is to tank and hit on a generational player. 6 of the last 9 championships won by teams that tanked and if you include LA who drafted Doughty 2nd overall, if you include them that's 8 of 9. I was reading through the 2014 draft talk the other day and I said "just wait for 5 years the sabres will dominate" I still think they will be a cup contender in 2019-20

Highlites of the Oliver Wahlstrom and Joel Farabee show from tonight. Had a hand in all 3 goals for the USA u17 https://mobile.twitter.com/usahockeyntdp/status/924090397890105344

Really nice breakdown of Zadina's all round game. this guy is going to be a top 5 draft pick https://draftbuzzhockey.com/2017/10/11/11-filip-zadina-rw-halifax-93017/amp/

I think you are can get a non-lottery 1st rounder at the deadline for Kane. Though I'm reallly leaning to re-signing him and giving him a big contract.

There is no doubt about that but who is taking Moulson, Bogo, Gorges (though don't need to trade him as his contract is off the books next season) or KO? I don't think Vegas takes Moulson (a live body) for Clarkson but I'd be calling them to be sure.

Skating this week I thought I read somewhere

This is a genius idea, I totally forgot about David Clarkson. You remember that the Leafs traded Clarkson to Columbus for Nathan Horton because the Blue Jackets wanted someone who could play for them rather than being stuck with a guy who's career was over. The leafs have had Horton stached on LTIR and will still pay him for a couple of more years Now it's Clarkson who has s getting paid over $5million to sit at home by the Knights. I'd love for them to take Moulson for Clarkson but I would also be willing to trade Pomminstein for Clarkson and a prospect in order to clear off $5 million off the cap as the Sabres could stash Clarkson on LTIR.

Definitely can't sign Lehner and Kane. Maybe Pomminstein will be the one let go at the trade deadline? That would solve the cap problem for the 18/19 season My only other thought is to trade Samson for a dman still on his ELC. Say, Nashville for Fabbro or Girard as an example? Looking back to last years trade deadline, I think Kane gets you a first rounder if you deal him. Will be tough to get a teams top prospect in return for him IMO

This is correct. No way to hide his contract

http://www.dobberprospects.com/2018-draft-report-the-top-10-defensemen/ Ranking the top 10 dmen Smith higher than Boqvist - Usually boqvist is ranked higher of the two.

do you have a copy of your work you could post here? or tell me where I could find it? Would you agree that if they keep Bogo and Reinhart, there is no money left for Kane? otherwise Im doing some wrong math.

You are right, Even though I love what he brings to the team and will hate to see him leave the Sabres in the prime of his career, he will be 27 by next season and the risk of a 7 year contract is much too great. With moulson, he is going to cost you over $3million on the cap no matter if you bury him in ahl or buy him out. PAINFUL contract The real solution is LTIR D for the final 2 years of his deal. Any cronic conditions he could suffer from?

I don't think it's an agree or disagree topic. Unless you move a big contract of $5mill, there is no $$ for Kane. A buyout of moulson still sees over $3 million applied against the cap. Only solution I can think of is to waive him and pay him $5 million to play in Rochester. Anyone know the cap hit if he gets sent to minors ?

You may have to trade Kane even without his replacement being ready. You can't take a chance he walks for nothing, you may not even be able to afford him next season Did some quick math, with the guys signed already and assuming $5 mill for goaltending and $4 for Reinhart. Even if you pay $1million to fill out your roster, doesn't leave any $$ for Kane.

This was pretty well a done deal once Housley gushed over him in Training Camp Really like this kid, seen him play 4 or 5 times plus numerous times on tv. He will eventually bring speed, smarts and offensive ability to the bottom 2 lines of the Sabres I won't rule out a jump to NHL next year. 3 full years in London may be all the development a player needs. Hopefully a spot on the cdn WJC team will be on the horizon as well

what the numbers you expect on Kane?