Adams is selling hope. He is looking for something positive to say about the off season and the upcoming season. Sabres tickets are not flying off the shelf and ticket prices are very low relative to the rest of the league. Buffalo is home of the Bills and the Sabres have never been so irrelevant. Adams has to do more than cheer lead to get the fans back.
Top D corps in the league? No way. Lots to prove here. Maybe in a few years but they still lack that big steady shut down defensive rock. Maybe he is here and will emerge, maybe they never get a player like that, not all teams have one.
I liked Kesselring's game but lets remember that Kesselring plus Doan for Peterka gives you some idea of his perceived value. Expecting him to be an impact player is asking a lot, but he can and should improve the group. Timmins was a rotational 3rd pair guy for the Leafs and did not play in the playoffs.
As for Power, I am not ready to give up on him at 22. I do expect that he will take a step forward this year.
Mule - he was expected to be physical and strong on the PK. He is not either. He has to be better and do more. Otherwise move him out.