Flashsabre
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Those guys really love Nazar more then all the other scouts.
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22 minutes ago, thewookie1 said:
That would be a train wreck to be honest. Gudbranson isn’t a good Dman and has had a grand total of 1 good season with CGY under Darryl Sitter’s defensive structure. He failed miserably in any more loose game plan, Pittsburgh and Vancouver.
Zadorov is extremely inconsistent in his play. I watched him with Chicago spend a few games as a defensive stalwart only play some games at Mezaros level.
I honestly have no idea if Subban can do what Teppo and Patrick did. Subban’s persona is loud and entertaining which wouldn’t mesh with playing a secondary role focusing on defense and mentorship. He seems like a great guy but also might be overly energized to the point of drowning out our young leaders in the making who might be a bit quieter in the locker room. If we can’t get a DeMelo or a more defensive skewed player; I’d perhaps offer him a 1 year deal at 4mil with him fully agreeing to the role of vet/mentor/no spotlight on the ice role. If he agrees, give him a year to prove it to management and himself. If he hates the role after trying it; he’s less than 3 hours from Toronto and can become a broadcast guy without even having to move.
Message boards where every trade or signing would be a disaster.
Zadorov-Gudbransen would be fine as a third pair defensive pairing. Keep it simple, kill penalties. They had good chemistry together.
Probably won’t happen anyways but they are ahead of where Manson is right now.
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As a few mentioned, just sign the Zadorov-Gudbransen pair as a 3rd pairing. The “we need big physical guys” crowd would be happy. Add a goalie and you are good to go.
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22 minutes ago, dudacek said:
Not sure whether this bit from the Karmanos presser fits better here or the prospects thread.
In the context of restocking Rochester because of prospects graduating, he said something to the effect of "demands on what happens with some ongoing talks we're having." He didn't elaborate.
Does he mean where they plan to play Kisakov? Are they still hoping for Johnson to sign? Is there something potentially brewing with Poltapov or Rosen? Maybe Cedarqvist or Konecny or kozak one of the 3 defencemen taken at the bottom of 2018? Is there a college UFA left worth signing?
It piqued my curiousity.
Or did he mean talks about whether they should graduate JJ and Quinn. Talks about keeping R2.
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Great tournament for Canada and Cozens. Almost the immaculate comeback but that ref my oh my.
Watching Tompkins play net makes me angry all over again about Levi and the Olympics
Dahlin has already arrived but let’s hope this was a big springboard for Cozens and Asplund to pull“A Tage” next year.
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53 minutes ago, Buffalonill said:
Buffalo finally cleaned the looker room and you want another cancer?
Why is Dubois a cancer?
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23 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:
Dubois has also been good but I'm going to assume with the smiley face you're not seriously suggesting Cozens rode the coattails of his center, because he definitely didn't. They played well together, as well as Batherson, and you can credit the coaching with assembling a line that complimented each other perfectly. But that's what I'm talking about (along with Doohickie's point above). Strength of his game is not open ice but on the wall, in the slot, front of the net, all the greasy areas where he will maneuvre in tight, unafraid, and even enjoying it.
the top lines went head to head today for much of the game and although Krejci did get one goal, Pasternak looked totally frustrated. They basically shut them down and added scoring of their own. Perfect 2 way hockey.
The smiley was for trading for Dubois to run a Krebs Dubois Cozens line.
Cozens has been full value so far. He looks like he will be a playoff warrior when that day comes.
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1 hour ago, Norcal said:
If Bergeron retires and Marchand is out for the first half of the year then Boston might be in trouble.
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25 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:
@K-9 pretty much summed up my thoughts. Just add I thought Cozens really elevated his game as the tournament progressed and he brought his best for the biggest games. He played really well but looked kind of shocked that he was named one of the top 3. Speaks to a humbleness to go along with his work ethic. Is it his coming out party? Maybe, he's definitely close if not there already.
I said this earlier in the year and I'm doubling down on it after watching him play wing in this tournament. really think we should consider him as a winger not a center. It suits his game and style and pairing him with a playmaking center (perhaps Krebs) might be the best move for us going forward. Not saying he can't succeed as a center, just think he might be a better winger. Future is bright regardless.
and slap an 'A' on his jersey next year, it's time.
Or pair him with Krebs and Dubois😁
1 hour ago, K-9 said:I thought Joker was out with COVID.
Maybe he is. I haven't Watched Finland play.
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6-1 Canada win. Cozens with 2 goals and assist.
Cozens named one of the 3 top players for Canada for the tournament.
Cozens, Dahlin, Asplund all won best players for their teams. Great tournament for development.
Cozens vs Joker for Gold tomorrow
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18 minutes ago, freester said:
What channel is this on?
TSN in Canada
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4-1 Canada after 2 periods.
Cozens-Dubois-Batherson just toy with the opposition when they are on the ice.
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7 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said:
WTF. I never said I don’t want to go them to make moves. I’ve said many times they need to bring in 2 defensemen and a goalie - Through the UFA market or a trade IF you can keep that player for many years
What you proposed of trading away a 1st round pick and prospects for a guy who will be here 2 years is not the answer, IMHO
If you want Nylander, you wait and either get him for free or at a discount as he heads into his UFA
And you really think William Nylander is the missing piece ?
You are so stuck on this 2 years and then he walks. You don’t know that.
It doesn’t even need to be Nylander. They have to spend $20 million to get to the floor. Sign a goalie, sign a dman and trade for an impact forward. Quite easy and improves the team drastically.
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It will be a really interesting offseason in Calgary. That was not the way they expected their season to end. Gaudreau, Tkachuk and other need new deals. Markstrom crapped the bed against Edmonton. Will have to see how it all plays out.
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47 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:
I’m open to that. Who does he skate with?
McDavid and MacKinnon😁
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29 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:
I agree he deserves a shot in the show, but are third line minutes his best use organizationally? Good problem to have for the big club.
Vanek Roy Max was a 3rd line. JJ will be fine if he is on a 3rd line.
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13 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:
I think Flash makes me look like an optimist. I understand Flash's frustration. I've been waiting for the Sabres to win the Cup literally since day 1. I was at the "bat" game, I was at the 1st 2 Soviet games. I remember Perreault breaking his leg and I remember Hull with his skate in the crease. I remember Schultz and Korab fighting it out at center ice.
I get it. However for the first time in a very long time, I think this team is ready to be very good. I wrote last offseason that with some goaltending and a few D this team was ready to turn the corner. KA didn't get me what I wanted, but kids turned the corner any way. Now the same prescription will get these kids into the playoff race. I honestly don't think KA has a choice. Get the right pieces and this team has the opportunity to do something similar to the Briere/Drury team coming out of the lockout.
My problem is people don’t want to make any moves to improve.
This idea of just wait because this group is guaranteed to be really good is fallacy. There is no guarantee this group will magically turn a corner.
I’m not advocating making stupid moves and giving up top end young talent. But if you can add difference makers that elevates the team then you look at it. This “he only has 2 or 3 years of control” is BS. If the player is good enough then sign him to an extension or deal him for a haul before he leaves.
Put your young players in the best position to be successful by surrounding them with top end talent that fits into the culture.
You can’t have 25-30 young players. You will go nowhere with that.
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35 minutes ago, woods-racer said:
So an inevitable Liger/buffnill meltdown coming from opposite ends of the spectrum?
Blasphemy.
This isn’t a year for anyone to have a meltdown. There are a bunch of players all in the same general area. No one really stands out.
Its going to be fascinating to see how the top 10 plays out. The Sabres will have some interesting options at #9 and there will be a couple players available that some probably didn’t think would be there.
A couple years ago I got caught up in the Rossi tunnel vision and couldn’t believe when they took Quinn. I learned a lesson. I trust this staff will pick a good player at #9, someone who fits the culture and is talented,
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3 hours ago, Crusader1969 said:
Only to see him potentially walk in 2 years ? Seems like terrible management to me
Now this is the correct answer
There’s a 3 year old I hear might be a phenom. We should just wait 15 more years and make a run for him. Could possibly have a chance to be good in 2037 but that might be rushing it too.
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https://thehockeywriters.com/2022-nhl-draft-guide/
A good site for those that want to dive in to the draft.
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23 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said:
2 years left on his deal. Why not be patient, see how the team develops this year.
if the leafs flame out again next season and they know they can’t keep Nylander, maybe then you pull the trigger ….. or just wait 2 years and pay him and give up nothing.Or we can actually get better now. 11 years of waiting is more then enough waiting.
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Canada with the massive comeback to stun the Swedes. Down 3-0 in the 3rd, wins it in OT.
Cozens was very good but needs to work on that shot to snipe more.
Asplund and Dahlin were named players of the tournament for Sweden.
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Here is my controversial offseason take.
IF the Leafs need to move Nylander for cap I would take a run at him.
I would have him play centre with Asplund and VO as a 2nd line.
He is coming into his own and will not be a centre in Toronto. Point per game player last year and the Leafs best playoff player the past 2 seasons.
I would offer to take Mrazek as part of the deal and put him in Rochester. They want cap space and a young dman that can play. I’m not giving up Quinn, JJ, Krebs etc.
I would offer #16 and Joker for Nylander and Mrazek. Would throw in Portillo as a sweetener if needed. I then sign a couple UFA RHD that are defensively responsible and can add some grit.
Willy is not his brother and has a good rep as a teammate. I think he would fit in well in the room and would breakout even more as a centre here.
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Good run and great development for the kids. They played hard for what they had as a lineup.
Quinn was snake bitten. He had chances but couldn’t bury. He will learn from it.
JJ and Krebs were fantastic throughout the playoffs.
Too bad Muel and UPL couldn’t play any games. R2 made a case for himself but I don’t know where he would fit on the Sabres.
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22-23 opening day line up
in The Aud Club
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Use a first +Johnson + to aquire Gibson or sign a UFA goalie to be the starter next year: Kuemper, Campbell, Husso, etc.
Or sign two goalies to create a tandem:
Desmith+Comrie
They need new, competent blood in the crease next season in order to make a meaningful step forward.
You can have all the young guys you want progressing but if you are fishing the puck out of your net constantly it doesn’t mean squat.