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Well personally if his agent was told via Fletcher that they could individually seek out a trade, it cannot be for much. Maybe see if Falk plus a conditional 7th works and go from there. I'm ready to move on from Beaulieu as much as the next. As much as Beaulieu has been garbage, it was still worth the gamble. They Sabres will definitely be able to replenish that on someone who expires at the deadline or elsewhere depending on prices.

If Anaheim really ends up with Dahlin, I'm going to seriously blow a gasket. That would be asinine.

Mike Reilly's name is out there. Anything here we could scratch out for nothing? Less of Falk, more of someone young who can push the puck?

Baptiste means more of Nolan. I don't get Housley's apprehension to speed versus "Jordan Nolan's", lack of everything game.

Plus, the added bonus that Pommer at least stays healthy. Eventually Ennis will crumble like the sheet of glass he is. I'm glad he's been sort of healthy this season. Though this team could use Foligno's grit. I'd make this trade each and every time of course. We're done with Moulson, Pommer next season and that's at least 11M off the cap. I also like that Botterill has not flinched or made a panic move to tide over a frustrated fanbase. In the long run, handle it slowly and matriculate assets.

The Birthday game is always special. This should actually be a colossal drubbing, but I'm going to watch as faithful as ever. It would be nice to trade E Kane today! Make it happen!

As far as St Louis goes, to me it would have to include Vince Dunn. The other assets: Kyrou and Thomas specifically would be great additions with top six potential. As would Kostin on the wing. However, Dunn would be the key addition.

Exactly, he should be used more than Falk, Gorges, Fedun (when / if back) and Nelson for sure.

He won't get fired in his first season for sure. He'll be here through at "least" 2018-19. There's little doubt that the "attacking, aggressive defense entering the zone", has been non-existent. We have players who have no literal experience (Antipin) wanting out for lack of playing time. To be blunt, what has he shown to be given the right to earn that playing time. Now, don't get me wrong Antipin should be playing over: Falk, Fedun, Nelson, Gorges for sure.

Zing, well that's not going to happen. Zemgus, Bogosian and Fasching for Tobias Lindberg, Garrison and a 3rd. Clears cap, add's a prospect for Rochester and we say goodnight to Bogosian's Sabre history.

Jack with the shot from his point of attack. Such a sniper. I have to say that Johnson was a delight tonight. The defense played fairly well in front of him as well. Good little shot from Wilson in the first. This was a solid win to build from. The problem with Baptiste is that he wasn't really lighting the world on fire and needed to be given something different. There really wasn't any point of having him down anymore. If we can keep Baptiste up and get rid of JORDAN NOLAN who cannot skate or do much of anything, please go ahead and move on. I chuckled at this. Seriously, Nolan has the foot speed of Derian Hatcher. What was he doing outside of making the entry pass. :P

This is how I feel, however it would be great to get something back in regards to this. If someone wants him for his style and feels he's a fit at only 27 and can revive his injury riddled career, all the more power to him. The Sabres need to acquire younger defensemen / draft and develop them.

He's behind Pu, Bailey and Nylander for me and falling possibly as far back as behind Olofsson. The speed is great, but he has regressed from a few seasons ago. Here's hoping he can prove that his skating and timing can put some goals into the net. We need some more speed up top for sure. Forcing a player back and not having to watch scrubs like Nolan again.

If Fabbro is available and we don't take it and run, I will be pissed! If the LA Kings want Bogosian for Pearson (who is a useful player) then we HAVE to do this. I just noticed this is from the Fourth Period, which isn't that great a source. However, I'd rather let Kane walk in UFA than let a Bogosian deal fall apart.

We'll see him on a different team come March 1st. Not only did Botterill not extend him long term, but he didn't give him more than a year. This will be Ullmark's crease next season.

2nd round pick and Joni Tuulola or Chad Krys or Ian Mitchell and move on.

Personally I'd got with Vonde Sompel, Salo or Aho over Ho-Sang.

I think it's definitely a VERY likely case that it is coaching for certain players. I still see a lack of speed generating from the back to the front of the roster as the problem. The bottom six is a joke. I'm immune to who gets traded personally outside of Eichel. Anyone else, as long as the return is a strong return I'm okay with it. The roster is a perpetual barn fire.

There are blips of promise, and while some were really down on Botterill's first draft, I thought he took smart moves early and a few bigger risks later on. I liked it. Though in the past I can contradict myself liking some of Murray's draft groups.

Which is true. Botterill did bring in quite a few established AHL veterans. Nylander needs to get going and adding Asplund, Pu, and others into the system likely helps the influx of youth. They're missing a bit of the higher end prospects IMO. I've never been in love with Baptistes game and at best I think Bailey is a slightly more offensive Foligno with better skating ability. CJ Smith has done a nice job since being brought in. So there's at least one bright star with Ullmark and Guhle.

How old is this article as Rochester is currently near the top of their division as recently as this week. They need to scout and go after anyone regardless of size, ethnicity and locale. If they have skill and potentially available we need to investigate a possibility. They need to work out a pattern of getting out from the old and cycling in the new.

Zero chance, you can always be a general hockey fan and watch other games. I watch Vancouver, Anaheim and Nashville a bit as well as go to local AZ games (until they move). LOL

I'd rather get rid of Bogosian and then dump Johnson away in UFA. Problem solved :D

They can have Bogosian for Johnson. (Does Johnson not expire after the season?)

This is something I personally have zero interest in. Unless it's Sprong. Hagelin is a scrub.