klos1963

So you don't really have a answer. You just need to blame someone.

He doesn't need to blossom, he needs to be competent. He's the least effective player on the team. He's old enough to be a much better player than he is now.

That's really not an answer to my question. I asked you what Krueger was doing wrong?

How is Krueger part of the problem?

Do we start donating to some charity now? Sorry, too soon?

When should we expect him to live up to the hype of #1 overall 'generational' player? I just see something missing with him. That little extra that makes someone great.

I watch him and think, not that fast, not much of a shot, weak defensively.... ,

Those were trades that helped both teams. It shouldn't be outlawed. This isn't charlie finley trading off his best players for nothing in return.

I would rather have a talented scorer on the wing. Take advantage of Eichel and Hall as linemates. It's possible Okposo can score a bit more because he has offensive skills, but I'm not concerned about having a 'mucker' on the line. Eichel is great at puck possession on his own.

Why put a 4th liner on our top line? Don't get that.

Playing only divisional games will likely keep the standings tight. I could imagine many 2 game splits on most of those back to back games. Hard to think one team will win 7 or 8 against 1 team.

Our goalie.

I already knew to ignore you. LOL

I got 3 notifications that you replied, only seeing one. Did I miss something?

Buffalo fans have such an inferiority complex. Really need to get help. Like George.

They'll say it's a huge acquisition for the Sabres.

My question would be why would Dahlin take a long term deal now for much less than one he could possibly earn 2 years later. You did address that in your last sentence, but it's a significant factor.

I understand. The poster, in replying to my comment, mentioned Eichel signing a bridge deal. I only pointed out that he did not.

Jack didn't sign a bridge, Sam did though.

Why would Dahlin sign a lessor long term deal now, when , as you say, he's destined to become an 'elite multi faceted defenseman ' when he could demand a contract commensurate with the value of an elite defenseman. By multi faceted to you mean along with offense, he'll be a physical, strong defensive player, because I think that's a stretch. He's not worth $8 million a year today.

Why would Dahlin sign a 6x8 deal when in 2 seasons, he could likely get 8x10? His bridge deal would be more 2x6, not 2x4.

No reason to while he's still under team control. We keep hearing that he's still so young and isn't there yet, so why give him a contract that he hasn't earned yet?

Unless Dahlin is in Norris trophy territory, he's not getting $8 million, likely bridge contracts like Reinhart's. 2 years $5-6 million.

Who do we pass in the standings? Which teams ahead of us take a step back, which teams behind us improve?

It really comes down to goaltending. We should be strong enough in other areas with just normal, expected performances.