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  1. What do you expect from: #71 Victor Olofsson?

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    19 minutes ago, JohnC said:

    In my opinion Olofsson is not a top 6 player. That doesn't bother me at all. If he becomes a very good third line player who can also contribute on the PP, he has a lot of value. There is a number of ways to construct a high yield roster. Having quality lines below the top two lines is an essential requirement to build a serious team. And having a player such as Olofsson contributing on whatever line he is on something to embrace and desire. 

    While I agree in concept, I don’t think you can pay third line guys 4M or more. 

  2. What do you expect from: #71 Victor Olofsson?

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    I was listening to NHL Network radio this week and Friedman was stating that the percentage of goals at 5-on-5 is at its second highest rate in modern memory (something like 80% of goals are at even strength).  He said most NHL GM’s prefer the the game to be decided 5-on-5 versus the way the game was called coming out of the lockout.  
     

    This should be considered when determining a (mostly) PP specialist (who is currently running on PP2).  
     

    If he cannot regularly skate in the top six, I would move on from him at the trade deadline next season.  

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  5. Rasmus Dahlin has evolved and is good

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    14 minutes ago, MattPie said:

    I don't think he'd be a bad captain, right now though I'm not sure I want to roll the "22-year-old captain" dice again. A more experienced vet (Tuch, etc.) makes more sense to me right now.

    He’s four seasons in at the end of the year. I don’t think his age is as relevant. 

  8. Peters Says to Expect Major Changes to the Organization Before End of Season

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    "No. None of them are for sale," Raccuia said on the front lawn of The Breakers hotel. "None of them are for sale, none will be. There's no plans at all for that."

    According to Forbes' annual valuation of NHL teams, the Sabres are ranked No. 29 with a valuation of $500 million. The Pegulas purchased the team for $165 million in 2011. 
     

    I am not going to go down the road of a minority ownership group for as long as Terry is alive. He doesn’t need the cash. If the team was in dire straights, he could simply collateralize the team with a line of credit with this equity. 
     

    So I guess this speculation is all tied to front office reshuffling at the end of the season?

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  9. Rasmus Dahlin has evolved and is good

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    To me, this is where I want Rasmus to be from a physicality standpoint going forward.  He is playing the body, standing up for himself and his teammates, and isn’t easily moved off the puck.  
    He’s hard to play against. 
     

    If he obtains more man strength, it just multiplies the above.
    Anything more would probably increase injury risk.  I don’t need him trying to Scott Stevens body check people and I definitely don’t want him throwing fists.  
     

    His current physicality baseline in conjunction with his continued flourishing of driving of puck possession will put him in elite company. 

  11. Around the NHL 2021-22

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    14 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

    Detroit loses 11-2 to Pens. This must be wrong though. I have been told Yzerman is a genius and can do no wrong and Detroit are light years ahead of Buffalo because of Yzerman’s pure genius.

    I would take Stevie Y in a heartbeat. His rebuild results and the Wings trajectory is very similar to Buffalo. 

    Yzerman was hired in April 2019. If you give him credit for the June 2019 entry draft, his first round pick that year is an NHL regular defensemen at age 20 this year (one selection ahead of Cozens).  Their second round pick is akin to our Ryan Johnson in both age and college status. 
    His 2020 first round selection, Lucas Raymond, is a 20 goal scorer in his rookie year this year. He is our version of Jack Quinn. And don’t forget this was the year that Detroit was AWFUL (39 points in 71 games, yet only got #4 overall).  He inherited one of the worst teams in NHL history. 
    BTW,,His second round pick is on a two year deal in Sweden. I’m sure Modo would tell us all about him if Modo still posted. For Buffalo, Peterka is in the AHL. 

    Bad organizations don’t get good overnight and I would trust Yzerman over GMKA (however I am hopeful for Kevy). 

     

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  15. Tage Extension—What Will It Take?

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    1 minute ago, LGR4GM said:

    It won't, 6 million would be the starter and 6.5-7 might be what's needed. 

    I looked back at that thread the other day. Lots of posters were worried for some reason. 

    That’s Barzal/Pavelski/Kevin Hayes money. While that is probably most likely, that doesn’t feel quite right either. To GA’s point, Buffalo would be taking on a lot of risk at that AAV. 

     

  16. Tage Extension—What Will It Take?

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    1 minute ago, Carmel Corn said:

    Seems fair!  Maybe front load it so to allow room for another Dahlin extension and expiring rookie contracts for our prospects?

     

    7 minutes ago, spndnchz said:

    5 for 5

    That would put him at about the 60th highest paid center in the league.  When I put it that way to myself, I don’t think that gets it done. 

  20. Who are the most-liked Sabres?

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    I deleted my post because it didn’t honor the spirit of the question.  To more appropriately answer your inquiry, I think you nailed it with the exception of JJ. Sabres fans have seen more from Quinn than Peterka.  But I also think Tage tops them both.  It is also pretty cool that fans identify with the coach and I agree with you on that.  

  21. Tage Extension—What Will It Take?

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    This is probably an off-season type of thread, but, Tage is having another good night.  It got me to thinking about what it would take to keep him here for the foreseeable future. 

    He was recently featured in this Sabres production and seemed genuine that he wants to be here and be a leader:

     

    Capfriendly states he is signed for one more year at 1.4m and then an RFA one more time. 
    https://www.capfriendly.com/players/tage-thompson

    At the time of this contract signing, it was widely considered a low risk, high upside signing for a guy who some wanted in the AHL. Fast forward to today, and he’s the Sabres first line center and leads the team in scoring. 
     

    He’s outplayed his current contract to the point that he cannot be asked to take a hometown discount. He’s age appropriate for the Sabres new core, and their top line would be lost without him. Just imagine if Casey or Krebs had to anchor the first line…yikes.  
     

    So what gets it done?

    Would 6m X 5 years be enough? That would take him to age 30 and eligible for one more big contract.  But is that enough to buy out his prime years? Would he rather sign shorter term and bet on himself? He’s in the same situation that Reinhart was in (one year from UFA at current contract conclusion). Would he prefer arbitration one time and UFA for max $$?

    What is it going to take to buy out his prime years? Are you ready to make a long term commitment after 60 games at the center position?

    I am.  I’m asking him to take 6m X 5/6 years. Would you? Would he?

  22. Buying tickets at box office

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    21 minutes ago, JoeSchmoe said:

    I think once you add the fees, it's about the same for the cheap seats. Not having to commit ahead of time when I already lost $ last time is my main goal.

     

    27 minutes ago, MattPie said:

    Seems like the secondary market would have better prices on tickets, no?

    Aside from secondary market fees, you also have far less season ticket holders selling than most previous years.  So less plentiful options. I found that the box office was cheaper than secondary market for VGK game, and I hounded the market for 48 hours prior to puck drop. 

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