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I'm not suggesting it, I'm thinking that is what they plan to do. I don't see the assets to make anything outside of a significant acquisition via trade and a minor one. I don't see them letting Larry and Z walking.

If deadline day rumors were true, they were close to landing another move for the future in Josh Anderson, RW out of Columbus. So yes, I to can see why the deadline day moves were made. If you look at the roster, what is there for next season in any event, we see the following: Olofsson RFA, he'll need a contract. Reinhart RFA, he'll need a contract. I don't see those 2 getting moved. Curtis Lazar RFA, do we sign him? I think we do. Dominik Kahun RFA, you just know we're re-signing this guy. I believe those 2 guys get signed. The Girgenson, Larsson, Okposo line, may be some decisions here. But Girg's and Larsson are going to want raises. Okposo has 3 years left on his deal, could we see Z and Larry signed for 3 each to keep the line together to the end? I think it's possible. But they'll be here next year most likely. Then you have Vesey, Frolik and Simmonds. I don't see Frolik or Simmonds back next year. Vesey is my only question mark. Jack and Skinner of course, so let's tally it up in a forward line layout. Olofsson - Eichel - Reinhart Skinner - ? - ? Johansson -? - ? Girgs - Larsson - Okposo Just a guess so far, but I didn't include Vesey, I don't think we see him back to be honest, but, I could be wrong. So let's go on the premise of what I posted here, where do we get it? Cozens and Mitts coming up for line 2 and 3 center? Something tells me that's a bad idea. And what about RW'er's? Where are the assets to move to get these components? So many questions. I don't currently see next season doing much, if any better, than this season, as of now. Of course, that is always subject to change based on the moving parts yet to play out.

I voted the following: He's a goner regardless 80 points (does it matter any more?) I would ***** can this guy immediately.

Completely agree 3putt. And it was with some of what you stated here, on a mortgaging move, that I posted the Larkin idea. I am of your mindset, we aren't getting out of this without a price to pay to help right the some of the roster assets we have here. It would be the type of move, imo, that will cost short term, but stabilize the situation, giving the fans some hope and the players some much needed forward progress. Will it be done? I am equally of the mindset as you appear to be, that no, it won't be, and specifically because the owners appear to not get out of their own way to get it done.

A pall in the #Sabres room far more than any game I’ve seen in a long time. They know it’s over. Guys sitting at lockers stunned. Eichel talked to media with full equipment still on. Nothing off but his helmet.

i guess there will be no meaningful games in march. Leap year really ***** us

Trading him away from this crap show might actually be showing him some mercy.

I'm not sure if this is a serious question. ?

For those stating this team isn't that far off, your dreaming. This game isn't just a season sample, it's actually an example benchmark of just how embedded the "losing culture" is here in Buffalo. Poor decisions, lack of effort, despairiging play, yea, that's all on display here in Pegulaville, and more.

Or not ?

We can win this one!

Yep

So what your saying is through trades Botterill is spreading the "Sabres Virus" league wide? ?

Same owners? Asking for a friend....

I'm waiting in the shadows ? . Hey, I'm a mystacist, what can I say, other than "Yes please, may I have another."

The Division is just so damn tough right now. And in 2 to 3 years, depending on what they do with all of their accumulated draft picks, we could see the rise of both Ottawa and the Red Wings surpassing us. The tank, to date, has been without a doubt, the largest catastrophe in this organizations history save the Regis bankruptcy affair. Just a complete disaster. Imho.

9 years. Just incredible. I am not optimistic about next season either. But, today..........Go Sabres!

I'm finally ready to concede the playoff push a failure. And with Botterill most likely staying, I'm prepared to write off next season as well.

So Eichel playing hurt? We need a goalie. Trade Montour. Need a center. Need another top 6 RW'er. And the season keeps on keep'in on....

Thank you. All I wanted to know pi. Edit: oh, and you can let your source know, if you choose to, that myself and my family will be at 20 games minimum next season, 200 level, if they do. And we will begin to buy merchandise again.

So, if it is not happening, is there word of an actual plan to actually bring in a center to help kick start our 9 million dollar boy Skinner and a right wing to either push Reinhart down a line or put with aforementioned center and Skinner?

I got nothing because your right. But...... If I had a choice, speedy big bodied with hands of the Golden touch with Eich's ?

We could do better at RW for Jack then Sam, I admit. But Sam should get a 6 to 7 million dollar deal, x 8 of course, "if" (big if), we get a center to put between him and Skinner. Because honestly, I personally believe with the right center, Reinart and Skinner thrive together (playmaker and sniper). Just my 2 cents is all.

So what your saying is......there's a chance ? tonight boys! Go Sabres!!!

I think Detroit is open to any discussing any trade that would better their current circumstances. Including moving Larkin if the offer was good enough.