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Can Owen Power be converted from the softest defenseman in the league? If so, Lindy deserves to be made King of the World.

Lindy Ruff from 1999 had fire in his belly. Fast forward to 2024 and I don't see it anymore. My guess is that in three years, Ruff won't be coaching anymore. I hope it works out for the best, but today I'm skeptical. Time will tell.

FINALLY! Granato is not a Stanley Cup caliber head coach. Time to move on.... finally.

Adams said in the presser that he drafted Peyton Krebs because we know he has offensive abilities. Attention Kevyn Adams: you didn't draft Krebs!! He was acquired by trade. I'm glad KA is on the ball.. what me worried?

This is the end for a couple players for sure. They didn't sign Johnson and Clifton to bench them. Bryson is almost certainly gone. Stillman is very doubtful. Jokiharu is not sleeping well. Something has gotta give. Hopefully, they can get something in return for them.

Jeez! Another small skilled forward. The only thing he's missing is that he's not Swedish. Why does Buffalo hate bigger players who can win playoff type hockey?

As of Monday March 20 the Sabres have a better chance of drafting Connor Bedard than making the playoffs. (source: moneypuck.com) If history is any guide I can see it now. At number 11 in the 2023 draft the Sabres draft a highly skilled skater from Sweden who comes in at 5'8" 162lb. The Sabres scouting staff loves him.

Don't start a fight when your team has no fighters! The Sabres have no answer against physical teams. It's a preview of playoff hockey. If you can't handle the rough stuff, then your team is in trouble. Hopefully, Kevyn Adams has realized that this team can be bullied. He even said so. It's time to add more toughness. At least 4 players are needed who can stand up to teams like Boston, TB, and others.

The Sabres obviously saw no future for him in Buffalo. They also wanted to make space in the roster for Greenway I believe. A 7th rounder for him tells me they just gave up on him. RFA next year.

Strand is bigger than Priskie. Strand played on the worst team in the AHL. Maybe he's better than his numbers?

The Sabres brass (KA) might finally be realizing that this is the softest team in the league. Stillman and Greenway are not super skilled, but they are not soft.

The East has the top 6 teams in the league. It has been an absolute arms race in the trade market. It wouldn't be the worst thing if the Sabres miss the playoffs this year. The Sabres are seeing a blueprint on how to prepare for the playoffs. The real contenders are loading up on tough competitive players who are necessary in the playoffs. The Sabres are so ill prepared for the playoffs right now. The team has very little toughness and will easily get steamrolled in the playoffs this year. Kevyn Adams needs to makes this team tougher and harder to play against. They need some bottom six size and muscle up front and some much stronger bottom three defense. The future is bright if the team (KA) recognizes that what works in the playoffs is a much different animal than what works in the regular season.

Two excellent signings. A tough right shot defenseman and a solid goalie who will bridge the gap until Sabres goalie prospects are ready.

Welcome to Team Sweden Linus.

I was thinking the same. He is going to be expendable sooner rather than later.