klos1963

I don't even remember the question now. Point is, In my opinion, we need more out of Dahlin if we want a better chance to make the playoffs. I'm not saying he can't or won't, but I think people dismiss his shortcomings too easily.

irrelevant, Dahlin needs to take a big step up this year to help the team make the playoffs. It's not all on him, but that's why he was #1.

We can play these games all day long - Dahlin was #1 overall 'generational talent', Karlsson was 15th overall.

not an exact science, but I would say , elite would be top 3 player or thereabouts, it's like pornography, i don't know how to define it, but i'll know it when i see it.

So if Dahlin is miles ahead of say, Karlsson, he should be a star this coming season, right? and actually, Karlsson had 78 points in his third season.

He's got a long way to go, he's below average defensively and above average, but not elite offensively. If and when he gets there, I'll be happy to say so, but fans cannonize him at the same time accepting the fact that he's not there yet. He'll be in his 3rd season, he was expected to be further along than most teenagers because he played in a higher league in Sweden. He needs to be better than good. In his defense, I do believe the team has held him back and not given him more freedom to make plays, maybe that changes this year with more talent up front and another season with Krueger.

I really don't. Certainly not like a number 1 overall 'generational talent'.

One could say Hughes was a big reason why Vancouver was a far better team. He was an impact player, I don't think Dahlin was, he got points, yes, Hughes made plays.

But Hughes was dominant in the playoffs. That was really impressive. Let's hope.

Look what Quinn Hughes did as a 20 year old, let's see if Dahlin can impact games like he did this season. Especially what Quinn did in the playoffs. He was a force.

A few years back it was always mentioned/assumed that the sabres only made money if they were in the playoffs. At best , break even during the regular season and profit during the playoffs. No player salaries , but plenty of revenue in the post season. They really need to work on that playoff thing.

His prime years may be done by the time he's 26-28 years old?

My point was he never scored 23 in the first place, let alone again.

Rieder hasn't come close to 23 goals in even his best season. This is a very optimistic goal output scenario, i hope you're right.

Is Kuemper on the block? Can't imagine so. Raanta maybe.

He needs to prove he can play in the NHL, first step is having some sustained success in Rochester. Would be great if he takes over as backup in 2022, but that might be too soon.

really, that's interesting Living in Phoenix, this is twice in a few months getting excited about acquiring Hall. Hope this one turns out better.

Hard to see them moving these guys when Hall has only a 1 year deal. He could be traded by deadline.

it's not like he's making much of a commitment to play here.

He was supposed to be one of those players that every team needed and loved to have and after a few solid seasons , kinda flamed out. He started out really nicely here in AZ a few years back, not sure what happened to him.

Why would Seattle take him and why would we only want him for 1 season. What's the point of that? What if Seattle doesn't take him, we have another bloated contract for a player past his prime.

Don't understand the love for the 4th line either, but it is just the 4th line. Pretty dismal looking lineup.

Risto will be in his 8th season. That's pretty veteran, isn't it?

We played games in Toronto.

Dantley would have been great as well.