Derrico

Damn I wish that was us.

Wow. $10 for a goalie? No thanks. I would never want him on the Sabres for $10 mil when all I can think of is our last playoff series against Philly.

Wow. So I feel for his health problems, I really do. But he pisses all over Buffalo to the media when it was also reported how Botts helped him through his mental health problems. Then the Isles take a chance on him. It works out and they offer him $10 million friggen dollars for two more years. He says thanks but no thanks despite that setting you up for life. ***** you Robin.

And so the leaks begin......Personally I hope we go more the trade route than ufa but I'll be interested to see if we have any rumblings beyond guys like Lazar and Gilmour (no not Doug).

Ask Vegas or Toronto right now if cap considerations are over rated.

Not even as a fourth liner eh? I'm desperate to get Girgs out of the lineup.

If this happens Buffalo must be one of 4 or 5 teams that have the cap space and (potentially) will to pull something like that off.

Wait. When did Smith get hired in Ottawa? That's who I wanted. Hope Ralph can get it done.

Good call. Forgot about that.

I think if he had any shot he would of had to be in the gym going 100% for the next three months straight. Atleast with a thumb injury he can still skate.

I think until he sees the specialist on Monday it’s unwise to say anything further.

Contract. But this is two hours later so I bet I won’t be the first to post this.

This. Borgen has been slow cooking for four full development seasons. He may need a full or part of a year in Rochester but I want to see him in Buffalo soon. I think he's pretty criminally underrated on Sabres prospect lists. I'm very excited to see what he can bring. Very physical and plays a nice game in his own end. Not saying he's going to be a regular top 6 but I also wouldn't rule it out either. Need to see him.

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Really that is all that matters hahahhaah I’ve read more than a few ‘Dubas is a moron for not making this trade’ type posts since it went down.

Did that group have a Rasmus Dahlin?

If you're even contemplating Tkachuk you have to contemplate Marner. I would only do it for a centre also but Marner really is incredible.

That's the question. Heard on the way home leafs are about $7 mil under the cap right now but have to sign Marner.

I don't know if I go Marner. But we may be close enough that an Aho offer sheet puts this team on a pretty quick upward trajectory.

I was banging the drum a bit to keep Risto. But now that a near replacement level player is here I'm fine with a trade. But only if we can get a good 2C back. Risto still holds a decent amount of value. Sabres arn't in cap trouble so only trade him if it really upgrades the forwards. Otherwise you keep him and run out the best 6 D you have since the 05-07 days.

I would almost use the word ‘loaded’ to describe their D right now. Get us a 2C and atleast one more winger. Even if they use Risto for 2C I love the look going into the season back there.

Yep and if he's looking for 5 years then thanks but no thanks.

5 year deal on Zuc? No thanks. I'm with Modo and want him for 2-3 years but no way I'm going 5.

I’m not going back and quoting people to call them out. Just happy I don’t have to keep seeing it over and over again next draft. I hope. Not to mention I was obviously being facetious.

Personally I’m fine with nylander assumingky training in Sweden than fly over for camp. This is such a great week for rookies and second year guys to get a taste of what it takes and all of the resources available at their disposal. Not sure what benefit that would really be for nylander. It’s make it or break it time and if he feels training in Europe is best for his development in order to be ready for October than so be it.