[What to do with Mittelstadt]

20 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Can't see him demanding that.  He's an RFA w/ arbitration rights but doesn't become a UFA for another 2 years after this one.  

Really expect them to agree to a LT deal in the neighborhood of, but very slightly lower than, those signed by Cozens and Thompson.  If they can't get a LT deal, he likely plays here next year and then could see him getting traded with 1 year left on that next deal.

I was just saying hypothetically to get people’s thoughts on what his trade value might be.  

[What to do with Mittelstadt]

Ok.  Let’s say 4T insists on something like 8.5 million per and Adams has no choice but to move him.  What might be his value on the trade market? 

[What to do with Mittelstadt]

Oh I would love it if we never call UPL 6K but always refer to Mitts as 4T. 

[What to do with Mittelstadt]

He’s becoming a very nice trade chip if he doesn’t want to sign an extension.  

[Buffalo Bills 2023 Thread]

1 hour ago, Buffalonill said:

People on Twitter are saying you got Patrick Surtain ..

Trying to look for a link 

That would be awesome but hard to pull off.  
I’d rather him than Johnson depending on the price. 

[Buffalo Bills 2023 Thread]

Read Bears are trying to resign him rather than ship him.  But he wants to get PAID and Bears might not be willing to meet his demands. 

[New Ted Nolan autobiography]

On 10/13/2023 at 9:25 PM, SABRES 0311 said:

That would be the Brind’amour/Lindros conspiracy.

No.  There was a rumor that Nolan was caught sleeping with Hasek’s wife.  

[Official Craig Anderson joining Sabres Organization]

Nice.  I like this.  I once read Anderson will make a good coach someday.  Hopefully he can help Levi and the others. 

[Would you replace Olofsson with Savoie?]

So with VO in the press box, will it just be Jost in his place? 

[Would you replace Olofsson with Savoie?]

Replace Olofsson with Benson.  Then put Savoi in Bensons spot. 

[New Ted Nolan autobiography]

Who slept with whose wife again? 

[Sabres Announce Owen Power Extension 7 years, 8.35 Million AAV]

Apologize in advance as I haven’t read up too much on this (and someone else might’ve commented on this earlier). But is there ever a chance Dahlin and Power play on the top line together?  Or will they most likely always be split up? 

[Who’s Next for an extension?]

On 10/10/2023 at 11:35 AM, Doohickie said:

The thing is:  I think Mitts is a guy that would give a hometown discount to stay here.  I think he's finally settling into a niche and right now and while he won't make the coin Cozens and Tage do, neither will be expected to hold up a top 6 line (except as an injury replacement) so it's kind of a "cushy job" as center spots go in the NHL.  In Buffalo he'll be slotted possibly a bit below his ceiling ability but also won't have the stress of having to be "the guy" which I think in his case makes it easier for him to actually be the guy... but only on the 3rd line.

And having a top-six C injury replacement already on the roster is a big benefit for the Sabres in terms of depth. 

Does anyone have a Mitts contact comp?  Anyone his age/skill level sign recently? 

[Practice Lines 10/11/23]

7 minutes ago, Taro T said:

What do you propose the NHL offer the CHL in the next transfer agreement negotiations to make that, or something similar, a reality?

Why do they have to offer them anything? 

[Sabres Sign Dahlin to an 8 Year 88 Million Dollar Extension]

That’s not very “team friendly” but as long as we locked him up for 8 I’m happy. 

[We need to talk about Zach Benson making the team this year, 2023]

There are certainly going to be teams regretting not taking him that picked in the top 10.  

[Devon Levi's new goalie mask]

Do we know who painted it for him? 

[Rasmus close to extension at $10M per]

Bryson is hoping so hard he gets to stay buddies with these guys.  

[OT: Is it time for a new pizza thread?]

Funny.  I’m having a birthday party for my son back home in Buffalo this weekend and no clue where to get the pizza from.  My brother likes Franco’s but I’m not a huge fan.  Is Bocces still any good? Been living out of town for a couple years and no clue who is good. 

[Amerks Name New Assistant Coaches]

34 minutes ago, Buffalonill said:

Welp I wasn't he is going to be very good 

But by saying he’ll be scooped up after only a year is not very positive. 

[Amerks Name New Assistant Coaches]

5 minutes ago, Buffalonill said:

Vinny Prospal is going to be Scooped up after this year he's gonna be a gem

Haha.  You’re negative even while praising. 

[Rasmus close to extension at $10M per]

My only concern is the players union pressuring him to not sign a team friendly deal.  

[2023 NHL Summer Trade Thread]

Gibson peaked in ‘18 and has been getting worse ever since.  

[What’s left for KA to do this Summer?]

3 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Levi is the starter.  

That’s a wonderful assumption. 
Wouldn’t that be fantastic? 

[What’s left for KA to do this Summer?]

5 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

4.  Camp battles: Who starts as Power’s partner? Where do any of the D outside the top 3 play?  Who joins the second line? Who centers the 3rd and 4th lines?  Where does VO play if retained? Can any of the kids crack the lineup? Who wins the backup goalie job?

 

 

 

 

Who wins the starting goalie job?