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Got to be a trade coming now that the 4 RHD's are under contract, no?

After all these seasons of pain, losing any of these players outside of maybe 4 of them should be cause for celebration in my view. I'm not the least bit concerned over any of them leaving Buffalo, and that includes Jack, to he honest. After watching near 50 years of no cup, that is my only interest at this time. I could care less what players get it here. The clock is ticking, and I taint gettin' any younger.......so, Kevin Adams, step up to the plate, Batter Up!

Sabres fans getting their panties in a bunch over losing Larsson to FA. L. O. L

Love the Jed Clampett analogy 🙂 But I am not convinced the stunning failure of not merely success, but even the appearance of upward mobility on progress with the Sabres are singularly on the Pegulas. Yes, I know, they are the owners, they put the management team in place, and so on. But those management team members and "players" (let's not forget their role in this) also share the burden of outcome, especially the last 2 season's, both of which I might add, they came out of the gate with heavy successful season starts. And why do I say this you might ask? Especially given the dismal entire record of Pegulas ownership tenure? Because they've proven they can take an inept sports product and turn it in to a successfully winning product. I would like at this time to offer the Buffalo Bills as evidence.

I'm still with the Pegulas Tom. He's made glaring errors in management hiring to be sure, and some of that is reflected in the on ice product. His passion however is unquestionable. He'll figure it out.

In an immediate vacuum he seems like a good choice, but, as he ages, will the gameplay remain consistent? Eichel has 6 years left, I am inclined to turn away from a player on the backside of peak career, but I completely understand the opportunity. I guess I'm just hoping for better.

I think they knew their D would have to be addressed to move forward. Brodie should be a slight upgrade based on his play style (thank you NHL package for all those Calgary and Edmonton games I got to watch). 5 mil, meh, it's nothing for the Leafs, if the player works out.

Leafs land Brodie, good on them.

We just inked Irwin to a 1yr 1way deal, so ya, I'm going to say this news almost made it move.... Almost 😄 Page 14, paragraph 2, The Life of a Sabres fan....

I'll just leave this here and see my way out..... https://www.ontheforecheck.com/2020/10/1/21453770/2019-20-nashville-predators-player-report-cards-season-review-matt-irwin-korbinian-holzer

I caught the Calgary chatter to. Don't know about the player but ya, can never have enough 4th liners 😉

My guess is one of the RHD's, Miller or Risto. Both Borgen and Fitzgerald are 23, with cost control due to Covid appearing to be in play I can see Borgen ready to come up. McCabe is another one I can see getting moved. LHD, but just a bunch. As for forwards, slim pickings, Asplund, maybe another. That's really all I got.

I am anticipating some trades by the Sabres between now and Friday. Given the Eichel frustration, the Botterill / Adams turnover, the covid unknowns and possibility of the rumored internal cap, I can see movement coming.

The future is an unknown at this time when it comes to covid. The impact on owners is being felt nearly league wide as financial projections are out the window as of now I'd imagine. This could be a huge factor playing in to not only Kahun's situation, but the multitude of serviceable NHL players we see not being qualified I'd guess.

I like this pick. A RW'er for Cozens, in about 3 years, about the same time we'll be trading Jack...... To soon? 😄

Not sure where I got mine from, but my neighbor with the giant Maple Leafs flag is my prime suspect.

Given the winger and 2nd line situation with regards to the Sabres (actually the overall forward scenario, but I figure I'd be specific), would goalie be considered a core target of the Sabres? Just spifballin' some thoughts is all.

If McKenzie was hearing it in calls this morning, there's most likely something there. McKenzie isn't prone to putting crap out there. Regardless of both the team and Eichel's agents response, I'm looking at dudacek's response on page 1 of this thread and thinking the same thing.

Interesting game. Fun to watch. Defense is a bit scary. Offense looks good. More games like this please. That is all.

Meh, doesn't move the needle for me. Decent depth 3/4 line signing I guess.

With the draft pushed to early October, does anyone see trades picking up in mid to late September?

Born the same year as the team. Mother was a huge fan, dated an NHL player for a short period of time prior to her marriage in the mid 60's. As far back as I have memories, I remember going to the Aud as young toe head toddler. Gilbert was my heart stopping hero. I left WNY for a bit, but would always find a way to watch games. I've never felt love for another sports team the way I do for the Sabres. It's not just in my blood, it feels like, well, it feels like it is my blood. Till death do us part.

Because you can never have enough Swedes ?

So who has the possibilities at 8? Who could we be looking to jeer, I mean cheer?

8 is the Sabres favorite number ?