PerreaultForever

I couldn't decide where to put this comment and didn't feel like making a new thread so here it is. I've been watching a number of GM press conferences today talking about their day and what they did and there was one commonality in all of them. Every single one of them (especially Sweeney who stressed it as vital) said they wanted to make sure they created an environment where the young kids had to EARN their spots on the roster and not be gifted them. They all said this was essential for their culture and growth. Meanwhile Kevyn creates holes so players won't be "blocked". 15 years. Go figure. As for what he said to Pegula? "Terry I will do whatever you want. I'm your puppet". and Terry makes ALL the big and final decisions. He is the de facto GM.

So this is the one good and reasonable thing they've done so far. No complaints. After the Quinn overpay I expected this to be an overpay as well but it actually seems just about right.

Don't think Ehlers would make a difference. Barring a season of unexpected major injuries (which can happen) I can't see anybody beating Florida as is.

Most definitely true. I'm a little confused with what Boston is doing (other than signing Jeannot to be Hagens bodyguard) but they aren't sitting pat that's for sure. Detroit and Montreal definitely better.

I have come to the firm belief this wrong. Terry is in fact the actual GM. Adams is merely his puppet who handles the paperwork, makes the calls, does whatever he's told. Terry pulls all the strings and that is why he didn't fire Adams. Good puppets are hard to find.

So to recap so far, Florida will win the cup again, probably beating L.A. in the final since they signed Corey Perry.

I saw him in these playoffs with Abbotsford and he was the main reason they won the Cup. I think he has an NHL future. I'd have preferred Vladar to Lyon but I'm okay with the signing. At least they didn't just roll with UPL Levi.

No I know he's an RFA. Future not determined unless something happened while I'm typing this and haven't looked at the new topics yet.............

That's all they do. Hope kids become something great. Other teams go with proven veterans, but the Sabres know better.

I predict we do nothing on day 1. A few days down the road we will overpay one of the scraps left over. That's it.

So he's just going to show up and play for free? Cool. Terry will be happy.

Well I disagree with that but we may never know. imo Dahlin, as good as he is, caves under a heavy forecheck and Byram is just too soft.

Yes I agree and it's just a 1-2 year stop gap for Levi to be developed properly. Personally I'd see if I could get Silovs away from Vancouver (assuming they are going Demko) and make Levi and Silovs compete and if they are both good later ditch UPL. I saw some Abbotsford Canucks and Silovs was really good. Adams would likely see this as blocking Levi. Just get a goalie.

So your bottom pair is Samuelsson Timmons and your 7th is Bryson? That'll make them one injury away from total collapse on D.

You don't think Florida will win the division this year? Toronto should regular season slip back without Marner. Might be a better playoff team in the end but regular season his loss will mean points int he standings.

Free agents disappearing by the minute. There's not going to be much left except a Boeser/Ehlers bidding war tomorrow. I doubt the Sabres do much of anything.

Okay sure, except we didn't win but whatever. So what's your Sabres D for next season? 7 or 8 D. What you got that will "win"?

Oh no, I'm not saying it to help the Bruins. I was joking about Jokiharju and Mitts too. I really am looking at what veteran goalies might be available. Do I think Korpisalo is a great option? No, not really. But I think he'd be available cheap. He looked pretty good at times in Boston last year so I think he could give you Reimer level or better. I'd like Levi to spend another year in Rochester. You get me another veteran goalie who isn't crap and I'm fine with it.

Oh there's a whole lot of reasons for bad defense that's for sure. Forwards take a lot of the blame there too. The team is a team. Let me ask you this though, do you honestly think they'd hold up well as a pair in the playoffs against a Florida forecheck? I model everything I want on trying to be good in the playoffs and not just to rack up good stats.

I don't like 2 offensive guys paired together. It's not a winning formula. You actually think you're making a point don't you. What is your point? There's trade rumors all over. If we sign him he's still on the team. But we haven't yet.

Holy crap just how good do you think Byram is???? Voronkov AND Marchenko and more you must be joking. I'd like Olivier to be in the package but what do I know.

I'd never question Dahlin, or even Byram's offensive ability. Power has good offensive ability as well. I, however, want to keep the puck out of our own net. This is the time of year (every year) where the optimists try to convince me that the Sabres have lots of talent and players are really good and the stats say this or that and yet, they miss the playoffs the following season. Go figure. Our defense was not good. Still isn't good enough. and we are not a playoff team. When it comes to defensemen I am only interested in how they help keep the puck out of our net. The stats are very misleading. But we still have Samuelsson.

Geekie had 33 goals. If he cracks 30 again that's a hell of a deal. More likely he's in the 20s but I'd still put McLeod a step below that. 4 million seems right to me for McLeod.

Why are you evaluating defensemen by their offensive stats?

Forward and a D man? It would be pretty funny if Adams traded for Mittelstadt and signed Jokiharju as a free agent 🙂