DarthEbriate

And to the topic of the post: I don't keep either long term. As long as I can keep Dahlin, I'm good. I have my 1D/PP1, franchise guy who can compete for Norris' and can take over games. Moving Power can get me 3 building blocks (1st rounder, player, + something). Moving Byram, who is fine as a complimentary piece to Dahlin but to no one else... might get me a 1st or a player. Either way, I can rebuild my D-corp for balance and get a 3rd pair guy who is a PP QB, get a forward, and picks. Now, if losing Tuch causes Dahlin to say, "Enough!" --- then I go with Power over Byram. But that's worst-case scenario.

Easy. Quinn Hughes is UFA in 2027. Dougie Hamilton is UFA in 2028. Trade Dougie Hamilton in 2027 and sign Quinn to a good deal. Upgrade and get younger. Let the Hughes triumvirate (unless there are more coming) be their inexpensive core (by production) for the next 5 seasons. It requires Jack Hughes to stay healthy, but the talent is there at 1C and 1D.

Yes, and it's fortunate for him he found a team willing to give him the 2-way deal this season. I still think it's odd that he got 2 years when Ruff only has 1 remaining on his contract, but whatever. I don't fault Geertsen for anything except maybe playing too nice. It's not his fault that when he tried to mix it up and start something the opponents pointed to the scoreboard and said, "We're not taking any penalties." Geertsen could've forced the issue (he obviously tried to and got a misconduct for it), but maybe he could've shut up and then gone in with his elbows up later and started a ruckus that way. But... he never seemed to play over the line, or even on the edge. For me, Dunne is next (and Rochester could use him). I'd say he's 85% likely to clear waivers. Zucker --> Greenway bumps down to 4W --> Dunne is out Benson --> Rosén down Norris --> Östlund down Danforth --> new 13 since Kozak has been good (or in for Quinn or any underperforming/low-effort forward)

And he's got an NHL contract for next season, too.

Exactly. Plus, in between they saved their season in the 3rd period vs. Detroit and then had a dominant win against big bad McDavid & Draisaitl. They're safe from change until at least an eight-game losing streak.

It made sense in preseason when it was obvious that Dunne was 3x the player Geertsen was. Though the Amerks would much rather have Dunne in their top 6 than Geertsen as a 4W with less upside than Jagger Joshua.

Watch Boston claim him. They like his compete level. 😇

Only Bylsma thus far. And it turns out he really benefitted from that Penguins lineup and the "fire/hire new coach boost" in his first season.

You'll get a lot more for Tuch if you trade him now, particularly if an extension is part of the deal. The new team gets 3/4 of a season. If you wait until the deadline and he's decided to go to UFA, you're getting a playoff contender's late 1st and a tweener like Rosén who you add to your lineup next year -- and could be good down the road. Something like: inquire to FLA about Samoskevich (key piece - will be RFA at the end of the season perfect for Sheevyn, but he plays like Doan), BBQ Luostarinen (cap piece, but valuable to playoff teams and someone you could easily move at the deadline if need be), and ... their 2028 1st is the only one they have left. They want to get back on pace before 2026, because Tkachuk might not be enough. Panthers have plenty of cap next year with Bobrovsky coming off the books, plus Tuch would sign for $7M there.

And invisibility at the AHL level is tougher to do. (He last played in the NHL in 2021-22, three seasons spent in the AHL as a bottom-six guy there.)

The Sabres disrespected the black goathead sweaters last night.

Life's a piece of #####, when you look at it. Good job, organist.

Hockey gods gave the Flames that bounce for playing hard from the opening faceoff.

Yes, but he's not been nearly as good with rebounds tonight as he was in starts 2-4.

I hope Benson returns to the lineup and the Sabres are rejuvenated for a 15-4-2 run. Oh, that's hyperbole. Just pick one.

For several years, at every chance to get to .500 (NHL), not even DeLuca, they just fritter it away for 2-3 games. Then, they'll attempt again, but just can't break through. Maybe they get a game over, and then just fall apart for a longer stretch.

I'm looking forward to a Paul Hamilton leading question, "Do you think maybe you overlooked them tonight?"

But there are soooo many better teams year-in and year-out.

They should probably trade for Farabee. He wants to be here.

Not out!

Harrumph. Go to the net, put the puck on net.

The Sabres got their legs going at the end of the first and throughout the second, but Calgary is winning the races lately.

Rosen lost his coverage on Frost. Dang.

Blech.

That's how the Sabre Sale Team gets you!