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I think Risto is better already than Seabrook was during his prime. Dahlin projects to be better then what Keith was. Seabrook and Keith were a pretty good 1,2 punch in the prime of their careers when Chicago won three cups. Buffalo needs to just build a steady core around them. I like McCabe and Scandella's game, Sabres just need to find the right fit for their 5th and 6th defenseman. Can Guhle and Nelson fill the void??

ROR, Bogo, Nylander to Edmonton for Nugent-Hopkins and Klefbom??

Would Carolina go for a Bogo and Nylander trade for Victor Rask?? They are getting the #2 pick in the draft. Rask would slot nicely in as Sabres 3rd line center.

Rasmus has logged a lot of minutes for this team. Yes he has made his mistakes, but when you compare him around the league he is one of the top Right handed defenseman around. Category. number ranking all defense ranking right hand defense Hits 206 #9 #3 blocked shots. 111 #80 #31 give aways. 47 #82 #34. (not a lot of give aways for the amount of minutes played ice time per game. 26:30 min. #4 #3 Goals 6 #81 tied for 30th assist 35 #22 #13 Points 41 #27 #15 So although it seemed that Risto had a horrible year, statistically it wasn't that bad. I don't look at plus/minus that much when you are on a horrible team. So offensively he would be a Number 1 right handed defenseman on about half the teams in the league. I want to see him develop some more this year, but I am not giving up on Risto yet. I think the top 4 looks bright for the future with Dahlin, Risto, and Guhle. Let them all play this year and develop a chemistry as a unit.

I see us signing a UFA like Jonathan Bernier, Anton Khudobin or Carter Hutton for two years to help Ullmark transition. OR Trading for a RFA like Grubauer or Mrazek.

Unless we upgrade left side it looks like Guhle- Risto Scandella- Dahlin McCabe- Bogo/Nelson

ROR and Guhle for OEL and Domi??

More ideas for off season- Trade- ROR, Beaulieu, Fasching and 2019 2nd rd pick to Arizona for Domi and OEL Sign LW David Perron Sign Goalie Jonathan Bernier Trade Larsson and 2018 4th rd pick to Pittsburgh for Riley Sheehan 18-19 line-up Perron- Eichel- Okposo Domi- Mittelstadt- Reinhart Wilson- Sheehan- Pommer Bailey- ERod- Baptiste OEL- Dahlin Scandella- Risto McCabe (Guhle)- Nelson Ullmark Bernier

I am now thinking the Sabres may stay pat on D unless they trade for one of the 2019 UFA defenseman. My personal choice is OEL from Arizona. I would like the top pair of two Swedes OEL and Dahlin. OEL- Dahlin Scandella- Risto McCabe- Nelson

What about ROR, rights to Lehner, Bogo and 4th rd pick to Islanders for Kiefer Bellows, #12 pick and Brock Nelson.

Would you trade ROR and Lehner to NY Islanders for Kiefer Bellows, #12 pick, and Brock Nelson??

Willing to hold onto Nylander unless he is included in a trade to get top 2 defenseman. Could we start next year with D of... Scandella- Dahlin McCabe- Risto Guhle- Nelson Maybe JBotts concentrates on getting a solid goalie to split time with Ulmark and finding some speedy forwards!

ROR and Pietrangelo would be a straight up trade!!!

I hardly doubt Lehner, Larsson and Josefson helped Nylander...

I think Bogo is gone

Does Dahlin coming to Buffalo help in Nylander's development?? Having a fellow Swede.

ROR for Pietrangelo? Think we need a 26-28 yr old vet to help develop Risto, Dahlin and Guhle.

Age very similar. Karlsson a Swede which will help Dahlin. Karlsson would cost more in Cap Hit. Karlsson better offensively and defensively. We would have to give up players to get Karlsson, Carlson is an UFA? Would you be willing to trade Risto, and some prospects to get Karlsson?

Didn't realize Dahlin preferred right side. Scandella- Dahlin McCabe- Risto Guhle- Bogo (Nelson when Bogo gets hurt

So we will now have Dahlin, Scandella, and Guhle on the left side. Risto and Nelson most likely on the right. JBotts has got to sign John Carlson or trade for a top RD like Karlson, Pietrangelo, Barrie, Dumba, or Hamilton.

All in for Dahlin!!!!

Yes..Yes..

Dahlin going to be a Sabre!!!!

Think Chicago would ever part with Kane?? ROR, Bogo, Larsson, and Fasching for Seabrook and Kane??? I know we would have Seabrook cap hit, but his real money is not that bad. Imagine Kane playing on the right side with Mittelstadt!!!

Just too many young guys. I know JBots wants speed, but also wants experience. Look for guys to be brought in that are 23-25yrs old that have played a few years in the league but not getting chances with their current club to move up.