WhenWillItEnd66
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2 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:
Johnson would be fine as a 6 or 7th dman this season.
People get into this headspace that 3rd pairing Dmen and 4th line players have to be spectacular.
I think he has a higher upside then that but has never had that chance to really prove himself in the big club!
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8 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:
Kevyn Adams on Byram: “A lot of conversations with his agent right now and nothing’s changed in the sense that we believe Bo is an excellent hockey player who can help our team win. I maintain the same position that if there’s a deal out there that makes sense for us that we think is going to improve our roster, we’re open to it. If there’s not, we’re not in a situation where we’re looking to move him out or looking to move him for futures and stuff like that. For me, we want to help our team win hockey games, and he does that.”
Typical KA say. We are not moving him. His return right now would get him lynched if he pulled the trigger. Just keep him, sign him to a 1 or 2 year deal and move on. It is what it is. Another season of no playoffs.
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6 minutes ago, Turbo44 said:
Nope cap is jumping $10m more next year so we’d be okay I believe - 95m-104m
But that would mean spending to the CAP!!! LOL
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I am resigned that Byram is staying and our offense is what it is with what we have. Only decent news is that we are defensively slightly better and a bit bigger. I do not believe hard to play against until i see a Sabres team actually do it!! Would love to see a couple of opposing forwards get laid flat as they try and enter our zone without our player getting injured in the process!! (Yes Muel, that is YOU!!)
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5 minutes ago, Weave said:
I don’t know. He didn’t impress me at all when Ive seen him play. This guys screams not good enough to stick to me. Another Bryson, really.
I hear you.... his sample size is too small i think for a honest opinion. I have liked him since he was in college. Not huge but really smart with angles and very rarely out of position. Would love to see him get a fair shake to see if he was worth the hassle as he almost did not come to Buffalo after college.
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Johnson got buried for some reason. Hope he plays to the potential that he was showing for a long time.
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54 minutes ago, Weave said:
Am I the only one who doesn’t see Ryan Johnson as an NHL player?
Yes..... He really is a smart defensively sound kid! He looked good when called up. He never should have been sent back with what we had up here. Not flashy, but steady. That kind of defenseman where you do not hear his name much.
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21 minutes ago, JohnC said:
As I said in prior posts, I liked Docker. I would have preferred to have kept him. I’m baffled as to why he was dispatched. I strongly suspect that this was a Ruff influenced decision. However, this wasn’t a significant loss in the grand scheme of things.
I am with you on JBD. BUT, i am glad they look like they are finally going to start using Johnson!!!
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Just now, TheAud said:
Mason Geertson
Bet nobody had him!!!
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5 minutes ago, CTJoe said:
Granlund and Suter still available. Orloloff,
LindgrenWhere's the Lyon signing?
Make so sense to be adding to our cap without a plan to spend. Though it is Buffalo
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DId anyone have none? LOL
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Lets face it, KA is bust as he is at prospect camp. We know this story. He is not acting like a GM on the hot seat. Maybe he already knows TPeg is going to give him an extension. He is going to wait for the FA dust to settle. Then overpay for a 5th line player that won't make the Amerks.
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1 minute ago, ponokasabre said:
Perry and Armia maybe backfilling to trade us something for Byram?
Yes, Perry and Armia!! LOL
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1 minute ago, LGR4GM said:
Here we go...
You mean here everyone else goes....LOL 😆
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5 minutes ago, ponokasabre said:
Suprised we got the 3 year term for him, that’s good, I think he probably is as good as JbD
I would say he was better. He really did not look out of place when he played on the Sabres. I have liked him since college. He almost did not come to Buffalo.
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Sad that Johnson seemed to fall through the Sabres cracks. He played well when called up and held his own defensively! He could be a good trade piece.
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3 minutes ago, inkman said:
Yeah I’ve been thinking about this. Is JBD too small for Kevyn's narrow minded view on hockey players. He’s shifted from all offense to all giants. I mean whatever. My biggest problem is that most of the D aren’t overly physical. Did he forget that part of the equation?
I hope not! He played well for us last season! He is definitely a solid and serviceable 4-6 dman we just wasted assets to get last year!!
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30 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
Who do you think you can get for Byram in trade? I'm just curious because everyone talks about getting that magical top 6 player for him. Maybe, just maybe, no one at that level has been offered yet.
Or wants to come here...LOL DO not get me wrong. I am not saying give him away for nothing and to be honest i think KA covets our cupboard too much. There was people out there to get but KA is very stingy at the wrong times.
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4 minutes ago, Turbo44 said:
You write like Byram being here is a bad thing. I think it’s fine as he plays well with Dahlin. I’m more than okay with keeping Byram and signing Lyon. All that would be left to do is sign a LW like Granlund or suter
You are assuming. It is not a bad thing. But, think of it this way. Could a defensive tandem of Dahlin and Byram handle a cup final against Florida? Let me help you here..... NOT A CHANCE!! A team's goal is not to just make a playoffs, it is to win the cup. I have zero problem with him staying but you are also losing your biggest chip to bring in a top 6 forward (Not that i think KA is going to do that anyways). If he stays i am good with that. Our defense is definitely better with him i believe. The question is....... is making the goaltending and defense better gets this team to the playoffs? I have no faith in KA making the offensive and PP side better.
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Ok with the signing.... one of the top 3 or 4 available.
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I am expecting Byram to be here starting next season. Trades are hard you know. Some D level FA signing to pacify. Another crappy year, TPegs give his buddy an extension and i buy my first Avs jersey!
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23 hours ago, Scottysabres said:
Reminder: Buffalo will owe Skinner 6.4 mil next season for his buyout.
Not a good plan to throw 15 mil at one player this off season.
Stop making excuses for KA to not go after good players!!!! LMAO!! 😁
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Anyone else ready for some serious disappointment this off-season?? I already feel it even though I like what we got in the Jjp trade.
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How much you want to bet we keep Byram, and they pick up some D level forwards in FA!! KA holds a press conference we won the off-season as our defense got better and the kids will make up the goals we lost in the JJP trade
Summer 2025: NHL Offseason
in The Aud Club
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I have to say, i do not disagree with you here. We were a good offence last year. Only JJP out and we will have a full year of Norris. If our defense and goaltending was not a sieve last year, they would have been someone better. IF this team actually forechecks and plays a more physical defense and not allow other teams to just walk in our zone with just a stick check, there is a possibility it may not be that bad. The players we brought in is really what this team needed outside of more scoring. Trying to stay somewhat positive and not be miserable.