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He embodies all that we’re missing here. We have the picks and prospects to get it done imo but definitely difficult with a division rival.

If they're truly thinking of buying out Skinner I'd definitely swing for the fences to bring in Brady Tkachuk. If that means we lose both Mathew Savoie and Isak Rosen to go along with the 11th overall this year and our 1st next year then get er done. His name wasn't just mentioned out of thin air so where there's smoke there's fire which means someone from the Senators front office is accepting calls for him. There should be nobody untouchable other than perhaps Dahlin from this roster.

Holy hell, what a terrible deal. I'm assuming they did this knowing full well the return would never be the same if traded but I could be wrong.

I love the fact that he stresses "We need to get tougher", it's about freaking time. Seems like this team folds like an accordion when we face off against a more physical team and I think it's very much needed. I don't think Jeannot is going to be as cheap as some here think, if I'm not mistaken didn't they pay a 1st round pick for him? I'm hoping for both Yakov Trenin (COL) and Jeannot (TB), that would sure bring some toughness to this lineup that we're definitely missing imo.

This saddens me... I haven't been there in some time but I've had all good memories there, saw many bands, met my sons mother there and although we aren't together we have a great kid because of this really amazing place. RIP old pink you will be missed!

I just feel like billion dollar business should have a name already in place... This whole "ask the fans" is just dumb, the same fans who came up with Washington Commanders should have 0 say in it.

Utah Hockey Club? Seriously? You can come up with like 1000 different names in a weeks time, no team should vbe called football team or hockey club.... There should always be a name otherwise it's just ridiculous imo.

I guess we can all pretty much agree on 1 thing. We have a long way to go to match what we’re seeing in the SCF.

I'll agree to disagree here, in no way shape or form is anyone going to convince me that JJP, Thompson, Quinn bring any of what I'm talking about. Tage sometimes brings it but it's not enough, same with Tuch but the others offer really none of that imo. The guys who bring that almost every game is Greenway, Benson and Cozens but we need it throughout the lineups on each line again imo.

I realize size doesn't always equate that's why I said I want power forwards, who already have that in their DNA. Some of the guys I'd like from the Panthers who don't fit the mold are Ryan Lomberg (only 5'9"), Nick Cousins (5'11") and the only guy that does is Sam Bennett at 6'1". I know we have bigger players currently on the roster I was basically meaning our prospect pool (which I know some are over 6'0") but again I don't see any element of a power forward/grit/physicality in Rosen, Östlund or Savoie but I do see small bits in Kulich. A whole team of guys that are nightmares to play against is what I've wanted since I can remember.

Is that me, Edmonton or both getting bitch slapped?

Edmonton is being physically dominated, this is why I want to do away with these small, skilled forwards and start brigning in power forwards. Florida, Boston, La Kings all dominated with physical play and solid goaltending.

I don’t really get it either but it’s still a dick move on the Capitals.

The way Granato and Adams spoke about him like he was Wayne Gretzky it’s really not surprising at all.

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-salary-cap-will-rise-to-88-million-in-2024-25 Do the Sabres do anything different with this news?

Now that I’m streaming games I feel like our broadcast crew could be so much worse. I could not listen to the broadcasters in Boston (not just because Boston) they made me actually cringe several times and the 1 older guy sounded like he couldn’t care less a game was being played in front of his eyes.

I agree with Tuch, that would be my least favorite move. I also disagree on Cozens, the way he played last season does not scream 1st line center imo. Of course he can bounce back but I’m not sure I’m rewarding him just yet. Id prefer JJP, Thompson Quinn on line 1 with Benson, Cozens, Tuch on line 2 but that’s just me. I wouldn’t hate it though if the lines were what you listed this would just be my preference.

Skinner and Tuch are not top liners on any of these playoff teams so something needs to change here imo. There are a few scenarios you could do here and the first would be buyout Skinner as he's making way too much for what he does and brings to this team but I'm not sure with what's going on with the Pegula's if that a realistic option right now but it could really help us in the long run plus it would free up the money to sign a top tier winger if we brought 1 over in a trade. The next would be to trade Tuch and pick 11 for a top winger prospect, this 1 I wouldn't love so much and as annoyed as I was with his play last year I still feel we need a presence like him just not on the top line. My 3rd option would be to deal J.J. Peterka and pick 11 for a top tier winger. This could come back to bite us if he turns into a solid top 6 player but there is still no telling if thats true and the guy we're trading for his contract is probably much higher which is another thing you have to take into consideration moving forward.

Trade 11, Rosen and Jokijarju for the best top line winger we can get in here. IMO neither Skinner or Tuch should be 1st line players.

It's the first time in a long time where I don't hate 1 or both of the teams vying for the Stanley Cup. I would be fine with whoever wins this 1 , seeing McDavid/Draisatal raise the cup would be sweet and so would the 42 ex sabres on the Panthers. Either way I just hope it's a fun series full of hits, crazy plays and all the top players bring their A games, I'll just sit back and enjoy it!