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I say he get's 1.75M or 2M tops, he adds value for sure, a hustler, versatile and has played in 2nd line scenarios when asked.

I think McCabe is a solid bottom pairing, he brings toughness and is sound defensively, he does make you scratch your head every now and again but to me he works hard at clearing the puck out and will knock the living ***** out of you if need be, he's not flashy or a speed demon but is a sound player that I'd like on my team, seems like all the Stanley Cup teams have that guy. As far as Ristolainen I think with great coaching he can be a special player but unfortunately he hasn't been used to his strengths imo. Hopefully Krueger whos supposed to play to players strengths can get the best out of him, I don't believe we should trade him unless we can get a player of Ehlers or RNH caliber which both seem very far fetched.

My hope is that Casey Middlestadt, Linus Ullmark and Olofsson all take the next step, to me those are all the most crucial players. Dahlin I have no doubt will be a special player, he already seemed to fit in his 1st year.

I went with the Edmonton Oilers as they need a RHD yet have a strong group up the middle in McDavid, Draisatle and RNH so I'd say there is probably mutual interest there, maybe we give a 2nd round pick along with Risto. Risto is signed for 3 seasons at 5.4M AAV while RNH is 6M AAV for 2 seasons. This would be a trade I'd be down with but i wouldn't tade Rosi for just any 2nd line C as i still think he has lots of value with us.

So we should believe that both are similar because you said so? What are your credentials for scouting NHL talent?

I still don't believe he's our 2nd lone C, I feel we'll make another trade or 2. 1 to clear out cap space and 1 to add a 2nd line C.

So it's my understanding that Marcus Johansson hasn't played C in about 5 years and even if it wasn't that long ago I have to assume that it didn't go that well or he'd still be at C since there seems to be more of a need there am I right? I like the signing alot as I think he makes our roster better for sure but I'm not sure playing him at 2nd line C will be any better than Middlestadt at 2nd line C.

I keep hearing Adam Henriques name come up in trade rumors, not to the Sabres but in general and I've always liked this guy. He seems to be a steady contributor 40-50 point guy, hard worker and he's reliable, seems to never be injured much. I'd love for the Sabres to go after him and he's rumored on the "trade bait" segement on TSN plus I've heard his name rumored in non Sabres trades since last season.

It actually worked out for Aho as Carolina wanted to sign him to an 8 year deal and Aho wanted a shorter term from my understanding. So although he may have not gotten the maximum AAV he got the term so if he keeps playing the way he is he'll have a big payday once again in the not so distant future.

Am i missing something with Olofsson? Why is he in the lineup?

I'm pretty sure he was the C his entire career. Scroll down https://www.rotowire.com/hockey/player.php?id=4349

I wasn't aware of that, I'd still love it if Dzingel was signed to man that position.

Skinner -Eichel- Reinhart Vesey- Johansson- Erod Sheary-Middlestadt-Nylander Girgenson- Larrson- Okposo

I don't agree at all, has he ever even played C? I'm expecting another signing or trade for a #2 C, sign Dzingel or trade for a realistic option whoever that may be.

Line 1: L Jeff Skinner- C Jack Eichel- R Sam Reinhart Line 2: L Marcus Johansson C Ryan Dzingel R Casey Middlstadt Line 3: L Jimmy Vesey C ERod R Kyle Okposso Line 4: L Connor Sheary C Rasmus Asplund R Alexander Nylander DEF 1: L Rasmus Dahlin R Brandon Montour DEF 2: L Jake McCabe R Rasmus Ristolainen DEF 3: L Marco Scandella R Colin Miller G: Carter Hutton It's amazing how much better this roster would look with Dzingel and Johansson on it. I'm not hating the defensive depth either, where does Bogo even fit? And I really hope Ullmark just dedicates himself and becomes the man in net here right away, some nights he looked unstoppable and some he looked like a PeeWee goaltender.

I'm at the point where I think were getting close to these kids need to start winning now, 1st round picks are great for the future but there is no now, Marner would instantly make our roster better, would we be able to still add Johansson or Dzingel? If so I'm all for it.

I just don't think he's been put in the right situations, he needs a solid d-man alongside of him like McCabe. It weakens our defense if we trade him away. Why can't Terry and Kim take the Jet and go pick up Wingel and Johannsson? ?

I think Botteril needs to tell Terry Pegula to fly wherever Ryan Dzingel lives and make a pitch for him to come here because I don't see many other options, he scored 26 goals and 30 assists between Columbus and Ottawa last season, he's exactly what we need right now and there's nobody internally who can take on that position imo.

If we've learned anything from the O'Reilly trade it's that we should keep our good and great players. Keep Ristolainen and sign a #2 center, simple as that.

I'd like to keep the Eichel/Skinner/Reinhart line in tact and although Reinart can be removed from the line it seems dumb to do that for the sake of line 2 which there are other alternatives either through free agency or the draft. As far as a 2nd line C I don't think we have any shot at Duchene (just my opinion) but I think 2 free agents in Anders Lee or Ryan Dzingel could be strong possibilities, Move Casey Middletatdt to RW and if the trade rumors are true trade for Zucker to be your LW. For line 3 you have C rodriguez, LW Sheary and RW Okposo . All is good with the world?

I'm still fine with the trade, he clearly didn't want to be here after the comments and we granted him his wish. It was no secret to other GM's that O'Reilly wanted out and hence why there wasn't much in the trade for him. So do we want a player who doesn't want to be here?

Well Skinner was a great get, one that I was wanting so lets hope the trend continues, lets get some more help on defense and land another Wild defensmen in Jonas Brodin, he and Scandella would be a solid 2nd pair (Dahlin/Risto being the top obviously). possibly Trade F Justin Bailey+ D Jake McCabe + the San Jose 1st round pick.

In Housley's system speed is key, Kane wasn't a snail but he's no Skinner, the league is leaning towards the speed of the wingers and were finally catching up, for this system Skinner is the obvious choice and now that Kane is paid I want to see how he produces on the ice.

I've been hoping for a Skinner trade for some time, been mentioning it in many of the speculation forums on here, I love this deal for Buffalo, they just got a ton faster and Eichel has a legit goal scorer with Skinner.

I really wanted to go , the tickets were gifted to me but I'm going to my sisters cabin that weekend. I just got my tickets for 5 finger death punch and breakin benjamin though, I'm frigging stoked for that show. Anyone else going?