Scottysabres

well, 30 only gets me back to 20 yrs old.....:)

30 for me ?

So, by your own posts, especially this one, you believe fixing the top 6 will catapult the Sabres organization enough to just ignore the bottom 6. Good to know.

You do realize there is more wrong with car than the engine. The brakes need replacing, the fuel tank has a hole in it, both tail lights are out, the alternator is shot, the radiator needs a flush and the transmission is shot. I see your point. And not sure, force of habit I guess.

When you don't have the money for the top brand parts, you buy the generic brand. A change needs to be made, and if Botterill is having a difficult time finding a partner for top 6, he should still look to address the bottom 6.

Apple's and oranges. As was stated early on, shake up trades, change of scenery trades sometimes work. Keeping the same broken motor that has proven it won't run right even with switching mechanics is also great, but the neighbors ate still looking at the same car sitting on the front lawn not moving. Try installing the used part, you never know.

1. I'm not pushing Jankowski, I merely lamented that if Calgary and Buffalo were speaking, based on media reports, that was most likely who I guessed they were speaking on. 2. I find it perplexing you consider the current roster fodder "possible wasted trade capital" given their performance to date. I mean, really, not one person has posted Reinhart or Eichel for Jankowski. So, where is this "pure gold high value" trade capital you keep referring to on this roster? I mean honestly, it's not like adding a Girgs, Larsson, Rodriguez, Sheary, etc, etc is going to make or break a top 6 deal imo. We have plenty of "get the hell off the roster" to go around I figure.

Maybe, just maybe, the current players on the PK aren't capable of doing so. 3 coaches later with most of the same on ice personnel, all 3 coaches coach the "stand around don't pressure" technique? My gut tells me that's not the case, but who knows.

2 defensemen scored tonight. Both the PP and PK need to be addressed. Male the deal for Jankowski if that's what it is Botterill, and find a top 6 RW'er that can pot the puck.

Well played good sir, well played ?

Looking like it couldn't hurt to pick up a PK kind of player, eh?

Put Olofsson on the left side ? On the next one put him in the upper slot ? Then on the next one stick him out at the point ? Just keep moving him around like a game of whack-a-mole ?

Meh, we'll see. We've heard this late in the off season with chatter from the likes of Dregs. See it when I believe it and that all. Besides, outside of Eichel, Dahlin, Jokerharu and Reinhart, (Skinner has an NTC I believe) anyone on this team should be considered a movable piece imo.

I understand. Was merely pointing out offensive production isn't the only area 0f need.

If you haven't recognized PK, center fo% and net front presence size as area needs, well (shrugs shoulders).

Well that's just foolish imo. Every GM should be looking to address areas of need.

So addressing bottom 6 needs should be ignored? I fail to see the counter point here. Since we don't have any idea as to cost. It could be as simple as Girgs and a pick for Jankowski and a pick, or some other arrangement. Trades aren't solely based on known quantities, some are on roles, fit, position need and so on.

Their fans are looking for mid to bottom pairing kind of guy. Maybe a potential trade has more than player for player.

He's nothing like Larsson from what I've seen. He's big, and can hold his own in front of the net. Jankowski centering Larsson and Girgs? Yea, that's an upgrade I can get behind. Sure beats doing nothing.

Bare in mind, Botterill is most certainly looking for bottom 6 upgrades as well as Top 6. There is nothing wrong with walking and chewing gum at the same time. Jankowski looks decent on the PK, a problem area as of late for the Sabres, and he's also not shy about using his size, something the Sabres sorely lack as well. The RFA status at 25 yrs old provides further flexibility and he's most likely not an expensive re-sign for 2 to 4 yrs I'd surmise. Just a hunch, but given what I've read from Calgary fans seems logical. They are looking for an RD upgrade according to their fans at least.

Got to be Mark Jankowski. He plays PK from what I've read. But is a sizable young player, RFA next year, Botterill would be wise to acquire him. https://www.capfriendly.com/players/mark-jankowski

My exact thought lol

Apparently something up in Calgary today. I know there has been a great deal of trade talk swirling around the Flames. Derek Wills ✔ @Fan960Wills Bill Peters just told us #Flames have recalled Tobias Rieder and there will likely be more transactions to come today. Stay tuned... 62 1:44 PM - Nov 20, 2019 · Calgary, Alberta

Agree completely.

Yea, this about sums it up right here. Thank you for this. On a side note, how bout that Jokiharju eh? He'll of a trade off, Nylander for an actual very good young two way RHD.