Gatorman0519

We would have to severely overpay to get him.

There are several teams that are destination cities and have huge advantages over others. Parity via free agency is no longer a lock. The Sabres are at the bottom and likely never to rise to contender status again. Some of it is our own doing. But not everything is.

Florida making a serious run at three in a row.

The Soviet Union has not been around since 1991 lol.

Can't give a grade yet until we see if he can lure a top 6 forward in free agency. With an improved defense and overall tougher team, we should see some actual steps forward next year. Unfortunately, we are nowhere near a playoff team. If we can get to 90 points that would be progress and probably the ceiling for this roster. This is a long-term project to fix. On the flip side, we could be flirting with total disaster if no progress is made.

At least it seems they realize this and are actively starting to address it. Rome wasn't built in a day. lol

They have addressed an organizational deficiency that has haunted them for probably a decade. This addresses a huge need and a step in the right direction. You now have starters plus potential depth with a good mix of styles. Outside of the weak return on JJ, it seems to me some big boys have stepped in and are directing KA to build a proper foundation to our hockey program. We had to get tougher to play against, which has been the number one problem for nearly two decades.

The plan seems pretty clear. This offseason was about rebuilding the blue line organizational wise. Probably Lindy and the Columbus guy is behind this trend. Hopefully Adams can land a top 6 in FA. But I don't have faith.

What?

Pretty sad when you can almost see the writing on the wall of another 80-85 point season.

Even if he is 3rd is still better than the 7th or 8th rated forward prospect. He has unique size and hockey IQ, coveted in todays game. It's all a crap shoot by 9 anyways. We could have a really good top 4 down the road.

I actually like this pick. Gives us a really good prospect pool on defense, which is foundational to the future. Any forward was a gamble at this point anyways. We could of drafted the 7th best forward prospect or the second best defensive prospect in the draft.

Not a sexy pick, but foundational down the road. Whoever we picked was not coming to the team for a few years anyways.

Great value. 2nd best d man in the draft.

Love it!

Would be smart. Guys a beast.

Shocking pick by Nashville. The Bruins are probably loving this.

The Panthers know they have competition in the division now.

Not enough return.

I’m lucky enough to have the Panthers down the 95 and at least get to enjoy watching a hometown dynasty. The Sabres being so egregiously bad for so long makes it easier.

All those seasons getting excited watching JJ develop thinking h was a future piece to get us back to relevancy... and boom.. once again they rip our hearts out just like Sam, Jack, and others. It is pointless to even get excited about the prospects anymore now knowing they will want out.

4th and a prospect for Byram... you heard it here first...

We got cremated in this trade. If you get a d man for a top 6 winger, it needs to be an established top pairing d man. What another depressing trade.

Hit a bullseye drafting JJ. Developed him properly. Was a stud set to solidify a top 6 position.... and he wanted out like everyone else. This franchise is beyond broken. We truly are the development team for the rest of the league.

Fold the franchise and put us all out of our misery.