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I don't think he gets past Washington. I think they would be quite happy waiting on Miro and Michkov to spearhead a new Russian Revolution. Caps aren't in win now mode, they are in get players who can pass to Ovi mode. If he's there at 13 then I'm jumping on it. Helps space out our prospect pipeline, should have a Russian clique in NA by that point to show him the ropes.

One thing for sure, lot more trust in the organisation's ability to make a good pick now than in the bott era.

Would gallant be an upgrade (and would he accept) being assistant coach for the Sabres? Could see him being bad cop to HCDGs good cop.

If we're looking for "veteran leadership" then we definitely should not be looking at Kane. If he wants to be in buffalo, there's nothing stopping him from buying season tickets.

Been listening to a few people speaking on podcasts/videos who seem to be of the impression that he doesn't really know how to deal with younger players. Prefers vets. They also say how he is a great tactician. Given the Rangers' ownership, what awful human will he bring in?

Is the series a best of 5 or 7? In any case, go baby sabres.

It will be, has anyone ever won the vezina and the Calder in same season?

Yes please for Graves. Yikes for Dumba.

I think it makes a tonne of sense to pick him if he's there. If i have read info correctly He would be ending his contract at the same time as poltapov. Settling them both in together for easier transition to NA. It could be likely that Novikov or any other D prospect could be ready for the Sabres so backfill would be helpful for pipeline.

*insert curse of your choice* Patrik Berglund.

Good surname

2 years. According to Baker his contract expires after the 24/25 season. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/sabres-prokhor-poltapov-signs-contract-extension/

Any question at a presser that includes "do you agree" in it needs thrown out. Why not just ask a question, rather than attempting to make yourself sound smart?

Won't happen. JBott has that job sewn up 🫣

Agreed, Comrie put his up good numbers in a well regimented defensive system. Ours if far more high event than winnipeg's. We need a product of a chaotic defense impo. Someone used to breakdowns and high danger chances against.

I'd like to see a run out of Savoie/Mittelstadt/Greenway. Keep lines 1 and 2 in tact.

Agreed. Get him signed up as early as possible. Along with Dahlin. These 2 are superstars.

He's another one I would not want near our team. ETA: his conduct throughout the Kyle Beach investigation did not scream "good guy" to me. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/blackhawks/2021/10/27/jonathan-toews-comments-kyle-beach-investigation-chicago-blackhawks/8578775002/

Please get Ralph. Please get Ralph. Please get Ralph. Please get Ralph. Please get Ralph. Please get Ralph.

I didn't realise he was that young. And that his save% was as good. Would take a chance on him for sure.

So you know what his qualifying offer is?

We're all upset, angry etc. But lets not pretend that a significant number of Ssers were predicting playoffs.

Damn.

A few players posted missing that period.