TrueBlueGED Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 22 minutes ago, Reino23 said: If the Sabres are doing really well then it won't really matter, but trading Scandella if we're trying to join the playoff race is underwhelming. He won't fetch much more then a 3rd round draft pick. The other thing with trading Scandella is, it's not like his trade value is actually going to change. What we get now isn't going to be any better than what we'd get at the trade deadline if we fall out of the playoff race. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorner Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Brawndo said: From LeBrun in The Athletic Marco Scandella, Buffalo Sabres If Rasmus Ristolainen ends up staying, and it sounds like he’s happy right now, then something has to eventually give on a Sabres blue line that’s going to be bubbling with bodies once everyone is healthy. Not that there’s any hurry to decide anything. Especially not with a trip overseas coming next month. But at some point this season I suspect the Sabres could deal a blueliner given those numbers. Scandella is a pending UFA on July 1 and currently carries a cap hit of $4 million. It’s not out of the question depending on league-wide interest that he’s the odd man out later in the season. He’s a quality veteran teams normally look to add closer to the deadline. The bolded gets a massive eye-roll. These analysts predict a move continually and just pick a new artificial barrier/deadline when it doesn't happen to hedge their bet. First we were waiting for the draft to make the move, then UFA, then for the RFAs to be signed, then for training camp, then game 1, then the end of October, etc etc etc. Maybe it'll happen, maybe it won't, but LeBrun and others have zero clue. Edited October 17, 2019 by Thorny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 If they keep Risto just because "he's happy", then I've lost all faith in this franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, Thorny said: The bolded gets a massive eye-roll. These analysts predict a move continually and just pick a new artificial barrier/deadline when it doesn't happen to hedge their bet. First we were waiting for the draft to make the move, then UFA, then for the RFAs to be signed, then for training camp, then game 1, then the end of October, etc etc etc. Maybe it'll happen, maybe it won't, but LeBrun and others have zero clue. I've never learned a thing about hockey from hockey analysts, I just enjoy some of their gossip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorner Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: I've never learned a thing about hockey from hockey analysts, I just enjoy some of their gossip Gossip is a good word for it actually. Only if we hold them to this very low, basically useless beyond entertainment standard do they achieve a passing score. Edited October 17, 2019 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Someone will catch a cold or have a hurt ‘something’ ie some cup run. I keep the depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, pi2000 said: If they keep Risto just because "he's happy", then I've lost all faith in this franchise. You have faith in this franchise? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, spndnchz said: Someone will catch a cold or have a hurt ‘something’ ie some cup run. I keep the depth. Not to mention Scandy is exactly the type of nasty dman they'll need for the post season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Okay. It seems we've been talking trades so much that we're now convinced we have to make a trade. We've lost two games, one in overtime. Shouldn't we give this some time? Eleven points out of a possible fourteen? Sounds okay so far. If we collapse, fine let's talk about changes but it's going pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, Radar said: Okay. It seems we've been talking trades so much that we're now convinced we have to make a trade. We've lost two games, one in overtime. Shouldn't we give this some time? Eleven points out of a possible fourteen? Sounds okay so far. If we collapse, fine let's talk about changes but it's going pretty good so far. I don't see any harm in discussing trying to better the team. And judging by line 3's lack of production combined with Sobotka on line 2's wing, well, discussions to improve the club are warranted imo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Scottysabres said: I don't see any harm in discussing trying to better the team. And judging by line 3's lack of production combined with Sobotka on line 2's wing, well, discussions to improve the club are warranted imo. It's one of the most fun topics out there! And any team can use improvement in the cap era. The fun thing about the Sabres is that, while they might be good enough to get there on their own right now (too early to tell but obviously promising signs), one single move that meshes just right could knock us off of a precipice and firmly into "playoff team" status. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, inkman said: You have faith in this franchise? Ha, good point... not very much faith at this point, no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Randall Flagg said: It's one of the most fun topics out there! And any team can use improvement in the cap era. The fun thing about the Sabres is that, while they might be good enough to get there on their own right now (too early to tell but obviously promising signs), one single move that meshes just right could knock us off of a precipice and firmly into "playoff team" status. Wasn't that sort of talk irrational exuberance just 2 weeks ago? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Taro T said: Wasn't that sort of talk irrational exuberance just 2 weeks ago? ? I don't think so ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Nothin' like a good Alan Greenspan quote to elicit some good hockey talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: I don't think so ? Didn't say 2 quarters ago. Said 2 weeks ago. ? (Good Lord, has this summer made us all schizophrenic.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thwomp! Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 This popped up in my news feed yesterday. Looks like Vegas is a possible partner for a D trade, at least according to this site. Makes some sense and they focus on Risto or McCabe. Would be strange since they sent us Miller for a draft pick, but I'd be interested in seeing what they would offer. https://vegashockeyknight.com/2019/10/16/vegas-golden-knights-buffalo-sabres-are-the-ideal-trading-partners/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 29 minutes ago, Thwomp! said: This popped up in my news feed yesterday. Looks like Vegas is a possible partner for a D trade, at least according to this site. Makes some sense and they focus on Risto or McCabe. Would be strange since they sent us Miller for a draft pick, but I'd be interested in seeing what they would offer. https://vegashockeyknight.com/2019/10/16/vegas-golden-knights-buffalo-sabres-are-the-ideal-trading-partners/ They have Cody Eakin coming back for Risto or McCabe. No thanks. Eakin certainly isn’t a 2C and I think it makes more sense to keep Mitts in at 3C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Listening to 31 thoughts.... They reckon Hall wants out of NJ. What's the chances we could get him? (Prob slim or none). Could see Hall with Sheary and CM, or even Skinner and Mojo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, steveoath said: Listening to 31 thoughts.... They reckon Hall wants out of NJ. What's the chances we could get him? (Prob slim or none). Could see Hall with Sheary and CM, or even Skinner and Mojo. I'd say slim to none. His salary, our needs, and his wants don't really mesh together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thwomp! Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 32 minutes ago, kas23 said: They have Cody Eakin coming back for Risto or McCabe. No thanks. Eakin certainly isn’t a 2C and I think it makes more sense to keep Mitts in at 3C. Agreed. If Vegas does need D, I'd be interested in that the actual return may be, not what these homers think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Thwomp! said: This popped up in my news feed yesterday. Looks like Vegas is a possible partner for a D trade, at least according to this site. Makes some sense and they focus on Risto or McCabe. Would be strange since they sent us Miller for a draft pick, but I'd be interested in seeing what they would offer. https://vegashockeyknight.com/2019/10/16/vegas-golden-knights-buffalo-sabres-are-the-ideal-trading-partners/ They would need to clear cap in a trade or at a minimum break even. I think that makes it hard to view them as a good partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) This team is 6-1-1. Why are we trying to vote anyone off the island right now. MoJo is doing a fine job at 2C. Our D group has been solid. The goalies have been solid and the Mitts line showed some life with Sheary back. Montour is weeks away from returning. Jbot isn't doing anything until he has to. He is going to wait and see how healthy we remain and how the kids are doing in Roch before making any big moves. Also Risto is still eating big minutes. He has earned RK's trust. If this is the case, why are we still trying to move the guy? I'd much rather send Scandy packing, but he and Joker seem to be working well together so I'm not all that interested in moving him either. Edited October 18, 2019 by GASabresIUFAN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: This team is 6-1-1. Why are we trying to vote anyone off the island right now. MoJo is doing a fine job at 2C. Our D group has been solid. The goalies have been solid and the Mitts line showed some life with Sheary back. Montour is weeks away from returning. Jbot is doing anything until he has to. He is going to wait and see how healthy we remain and how the kids are doing in Roch before making any big moves. Also Risto is still eating big minutes. He has earned RK's trust. If this is the case, why are we still trying to move the guy? I'd much rather send Scandy packing, but he and Joker seem to be working well together so I'm not all that interested in moving him either. You should always be invested in improving your team. We aren't voting anyone off the island, we are simply discussing possible partners that might exist. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 minute ago, LGR4GM said: You should always be invested in improving your team. We aren't voting anyone off the island, we are simply discussing possible partners that might exist. Except we are cap strapped and have guys like Pilut and Thompson who are likely ready to contribute if recalled. I agree that Jbot should listen to calls, but winning chemistry is hard to find and if these guys have finally found it, I really don't want him to mess with the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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