The Jokeman

Unless we end up getting some other team's Mittlestadt back when trade Byram.

Pure speculation but sounds like something Doug Wilson could fill and give him a higher title than he has with the Penguins.

Bear was looking like a fit. His injury isn't horrible since we weren't likely going to see him in the NHL in 2-3 seasons. I'd probably still take him unless a top 5 guy falls.

I didn't like putting Benson in the NHL straight from the draft. I'm not sure he'll ever be a top 6 guy. He just feels like another Krebs. I hope I'm wrong.

JJP is arguably our 2nd or 3rd best forward. To me he's a staple, if you want to keep Byram you need to get Samuelsson's albatross of a contract out of here. I like Byram but at same be okay to move him, Samuelsson, Quinn, Benson, a prospect or 2 to get a top 6 guy. I'd love if could get Teravainen from Chicago to put on the 2nd line. I'm not sure what the Sharks could offer that be worth JJP given his age, contract and potential.

How does moving JJP make us better?

So you want Seth Appert as our HC? Not me. The problem is it feels like Pegula running the Sabres the way Ralph ran the Bills. Not suring what to do but let go of guys every few years and just hope something lands. The problem is we haven't found a bonafide #1 goalie since trading Miller. Also as mentioned giving bad contracts to bad players too early. I still shake my head at giving Samuelsson that contract I mean what justified it?

How many young Centers do we need? Hopefully we don't draft Anton Frondell with our top pick but I got a feeling... Speaking of goalies, what happened to Erik Portillo as he played great in his Kings debut but poof he got loaned to another team? Any ideas why?

I'm not sure Risto or Zadorov have.

Bridge JJP, I love him but rather be smart.

Those Ottawa teams were horrible.

Cody Ceci is an ideal RHD that brings some scrappiness that could put on the 2nd D pair yet I can't see him signing here.

So we'll end up with pick 5 and draft Anton Frondell just cuz.

Finding new head coaches (and GMs) to fire only a few years later.

I was vocal on my wanting Cozens moved. If Norris can stay healthy I think he a far better player than Cozens so I don't hate the move. He can be a good 2 way Center and does know how to light the lamp. He could be the #2 C we need but he's gotta stay healthy which he hasn't shown an ability yet. The other players in this move don't make me really happy or upset over. Moving Joker was a solid move as a $3 million bottom 2 Dman a bit of over spend. Yet not sure we have his replacement on the roster unless the intent is for JBD to play there. The guy traded to play in Rochester is another who cares move. I'll give Adams a B- as he did move guys that wanted moved. He may have gotten a #2 C we need yet not sure toss in it was an inter division trade which risky.

Sabres better get a new fax machine. You'd think they'd learn lesson from Zigomanis-gate.

Guess that didn't want Clifton back 😔

Assuming we can keep that asset long term.

One would think so but Adams holds on to players more than Regier.

So Cozens salary is off the books but added more for a guy making more who has CTE issues? *Sigh*

and as a RFA we have the right of first refusal. Again it makes little sense to move him unless as eluded he looking for too much money or has expressed that he doesn't want to be here.

I think I read Til 2029, it makes little sense to move him IMO.

I just posted this link in another thread Only way I'd due it if dump Samuellsson there with him or put a spin on another trade I mentioned earlier JJ with Power for Adam Fox and Alexis Lafreniere but even that I hate. As JJ one of few guys I love on this craptacular squad.

If Greenway could put up 15-20 goals and close to 40 points a season I'd be happy. See Mike Peca with a touch of Matt Barnaby. Yet I can't see him ever being that good.

I just saw this... I have to say I hate the idea with a passion unless the Rangers take someone lake Samuellsson as to me makes no sense moving JJ.