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So what are Sabrespacer’s thoughts on the team? What is overall grade for the season? B+ What grade would you give Adams and Granato (including his staff)? Adams - B- / Granato A- What grade would you give the Forwards, the Defense and the Goaltenders? A for the forwards / A- for the defensemen / C for the goaltending What grade would you give the Power Play and the Penalty Kill? Powerplay - B+ / PK - C Who is your MVP? Rasmus Dahlin Who is your ROY? Owen Power Who is your MIP (most improved player)? Casey Mittelstadt Who is your unsung hero? Alex Tuch

After thinking about it, I think he could return something, and clear up a roster spot. So in terms of what we can get, we'll see.

If there is a trade that makes sense, then make it, otherwise, he fills a role. I have no issue with him. He has his warts, but every team has hollow offensive players. I mean look at Zegras. He has no fundamental defensive upside, he's all high octane offense.

The one thing about Casey, was always his health and staying on the ice. This year he provided that and towards the later fourth of the season, really found his game. he's showing tenacity and I really like him as a third line center. He plays up with better paired linemates too. So there's something here. Always loved his personality and engagement in pressers, but always wanted to see more. He's a Sabre.

He's been better as of late, but I'm still underwhelmed.

Dahlin was magnificent once again. Sorry Makar, you're second rate, mate.

These are priceless. Wow! I love it every time.

Cool, welcome.

Totally agree with you. Considering this is the first time in almost 3 seasons that Erik looks like himself again. Doing that on a terrible team, where often most nights he's carrying them is so damn impressive. He's a world class athlete. He deserves the Norris and should get Ted Lindsay votes. That being said, I still prefer Dahlin's overall game. His tenacity, and his physicality have shown up this year. He's got snarl, and we need that in the worst way.

He's been completely useless and underwhelming. It might take longer for him to adjust into this system, but to be completely honest to me it doesn't look good. Major overpay.

He was an overpayment at the deadline, and he's done nothing thus far. I have no issues with the physicality, but I just don't see it. I'll just hold my cards for now.

Was not really digging the lines. The Tuch and Samuelsson injuries were so detrimental to this team. I also don't really like what I've seen thus far out of Greenway, but it's early.

Closer than the score showed. The Sabres were all over Edmonton in the second period. It sucks that you lose, however they will be hungry tomorrow.

Very nice for the team to hold the lead to a respectable total.

Girgensons is a fantastic bottom six forward, and personally he can stay in Buffalo as long as he would like. I wouldn't be upset at the same time if he wanted a fresh start elsewhere. But, as long as he wants to suit up here, I'm all for it. He's a soldier who fits a role and fights hard.

Portillo is an excellent prospect, with LA needing depth at the position. Asplund felt like Buffalo was sending him somewhere where he could play routinely. After he got passed by Jost and Krebs.

Atlanta does not deserve another team. Quebec should easily receive a team before Atlanta. Houston is fine, by me.

Well it's what needs to happen. We need to improve the PK. You're telling me an expiring Nick Bonino will cost more than a 5th. Additionally, I'd still look for upgrades if they're out there.

Use the pick to do something tomorrow or Friday. Riley Stillman cannot be the only addition.

Really good value for Ekholm. They could turn around and flip Barrie; if they wanted. Not bad for an over 30 year player on a high AAV lengthy term contract. Ekholm has bounced back in the last 20 games though for sure.

I would have loved to have been the team brokering the trade ala Arizona; but to say this is shocking is about as interesting staring at white washed walls.

Guys who could make sense: Jensen, RHD (Washington) Bonino, C (San Jose) Any goalie with a pulse *har har*

Vancouver is my other team, I watch nearly every game. He's been one of the worst defensemen on a team full of deplorable defensemen. It's a meh move. Hopefully they use him in the right fits, to add physicality, but don't ask him to do more than that. I agree 100% on the comparison to Fitzgerald, I think he's a downgrade on Fitzgerald.

If it's something like Comrie and a 4th I'm fine with that.

I don't think the world of Bloom, but at the same time, you can find someone like Stillman off waivers. He's a physical stay at home defensemen who can drop the gloves. He's a late 90's early 2000's defensemen which offers nothing more. Sarcasm aside, it's still a meh move.