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Speaking of Perfect Power Partners

And they already dented the Cup..Oops

If it’s Firkus, Owen Beck or Del Bel Belluz, I would consider Beck for the 2 way Center Capability

It happens all the time and Kane and Eichel have the same agent in Pat Brisson, so we know that Adams has Him on Speed Dial. And it can be something as innocuous as Hey Pat, We maybe looking next Summer for a RW in His 30’s with playoff experience who wants to help the Sabres get to the over the hump, if you have anyone in mind for the 2023-24 Season let us know when the time is right. Also Kane can reach out through Brisson, who can tell the Sabres, Kane would be interested in discussing something with Buffalo when the timing is right. It’s tampering without contract parameters being discussed.

Already having two smallish forwards in the Prospect Pool in Rosen and Kisakov I would be hesitant about adding a third. And I’m a big fan of Rosen, Kisakov and Firkus.

Mintyukov based on Talent alone

One more year in Rochester for UPL in tandem with Subban would be a the smart play

As a huge Star Wars Fan I can verify this, did both rides in May

I believe a few players might be interested in waiving their NTC, NMC if they are guaranteed the Starters Net for a season or two. Varlamov comes to mind as well. With UPL being waiver eligible next season, I would take full advantage and grab Comrie as a backup option.

This is one of the reasons I’ll probably never move out of NY

He missed 5 games in 18-19, compared to only one in 19-20 and His PPG was higher(barely) in 19-20

2019-20

I love the heat, it’s the reward for 6 months of winter. Having a pool, beer and AC helps though

No, Kane should come in at 3x6million. Forsberg is 27 and Fiala is 25, meaning they will be higher AAV with longer term. Besides Kane’s Actual Salary the His Contract’s Last Three Years was 7 Million, 6.9 Million and 6.9 Million.

Forsberg and Fiala have similar stats and Evolving Wild projects them both on max deals north of 9 Million AAV

Nothing earth shattering here

DeBrincat would be a great add, the problem is His Qualifying Offer next July would be 9 Million per season. With Tage, Cozens, Mittlestadt, Power and Dahlin all needing new deals in the next two off seasons, that would be hard to fit under the cap. Plus Skinner has an additional five years left at 9 Million, paying two wingers 18 Million would hamper Adams Ability to make other moves.

And I saw the Sabres Future 4th Line Center winning a battle against one of Anaheim’s Future Top 2 Centers

When Subban was moved down the lineup, His Metrics rebounded dramatically, as you mentioned He would be a great fit for the Sabres as a 4/5 D-Man.

Make that Two GWGs in a row for Nadeau.

Eliminating or at least reducing The Number of Your Counterparts Positions is key to any negotiations Ullmark’s Camp kept moving the goalposts in negotiations, something to keep in mind. The Sabres will have to pay a bad team tax and pay more in AAV and/or term with desirable UFAs. (See Andrew Copp and Jack Campbell). As a result there will be times when the team might have to exceed their perceived value. Bringing in contracts such as Bishop’s to get to the cap floor doesn’t preclude other moves as has been discussed at great length. It also lessens the number of UFAs brought in that will possibly block younger players. Adding a veteran forward with playoff experience such as Palat who will probably require 4x5 Million or Copp 6x7 Million would be a smart play. This and adding one or two defenseman along with two credible NHL goalies would make the team better and keep with the stated goal of not blocking younger players. Sure they could do both, but My Reasoning for not trading for Kane this year is right after the phrase you bolded. I’m not trading a first or quality prospect for a player that will be an UFA next July 1st and that’s exactly what Chicago will want for Kane. The starting point will the Giroux Return which was a First and Owen Tippett. If Olofsson and Johnson or Portillo could get the deal done I would pull the trigger in a heartbeat, it’s not going to be enough though. Things could change, but there are indications are that Levi will sign with the Sabres when Northeastern completes the 2022-23 Season so I’m less apprehensive about moving on from Portillo particularly if He wants to test FA

Have you noticed quite a few coaching positions in the NHL are filled by former players? Part of His qualifications also include the fact that the Young Players on the team look up to Him, He has provided leadership throughout the past year when the team has desperately needed it. Adams had this to say about KO Adams echoed that sentiment, saying Okposo is “right at the top of the list of impressive leaders that I’ve looked up to and respected.” Adams was a teammate of NHL captains such as Mats Sundin, Wendel Clark, Scott Mellanby, Ron Francis, Rod Brind’Amour, Doug Weight, Shane Doan and Martin Lapointe. I see a few coaches and front office executives on that list. He would probably be offered a special assistant to the GM position or a role similar to what Dan Girardi has with the coaching staff. It’s probably a moot point as the article stated that the Okposo’s are building a new home in Minnesota, so I imagine when His Playing Career is over with Buffalo, the family moves back to Minnesota.

As You know the GM isn’t going to make His Whole Offseason Plan Public by any stretch. In terms of blocking younger players adding another veteran, they do need to add some more playoff experience to the group and I believe that Adams realizes this as well. I would rather they sign Andrew Copp or Palat TBH. I would not trade any 1st Round Picks or Top Prospects for Kane especially when they could sign Him for Free in 373 Days. The List of Players I would move includes Olofsson, Portillo and Johnson. Add on top of that the rumor Kane was told by Blackhawks Management that He is to avoid Buffalo during the Offseason after the two separate incidents, although He most likely has grown since then. I’ll add that it decreases the opportunity for agents to use the negotiation tactic of You need to pay My Client more to reach the cap floor.