LGR4GM Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Just now, GASabresIUFAN said: We have 14 forwards on the roster now. 1 or 2 are going bye bye Until I see it, meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBaltimore Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I'd like to see him trade out one (or more) of our UFA forwards for some picks back. I don't expect we'll get any long term help beyond that with what we have to offer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, WildCard said: Me, d4rk, and a few others have wanted him for a long time. Not anymore really but 4-5 years ago I wanted Simmonds so badly Add me to the list. I was first! oh wait, wrong thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 The question now becomes: what next? I don't think they have to move anyone out since NJ retained salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, Radar said: True fifth rounder and they keep 50% of his salary. Why not. At least it adds toughness and he still can score. Not big risk here. Basically this guy is another Kyle Okposo that can hit... He has 8 goals and 24 points in 61 games...kind of the same stat production per game Okposo has put up in 45 games... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresparaavida Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Wouldn't be surprised if we see erod/sheary + a dman for another forward 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Simmonds isn't good, but this isn't the time where you add actually good players if you're in a position like we are, so if we move out a bad player then it can't hurt Edited February 24, 2020 by Randall Flagg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: We have 14 forwards on the roster now. 1 or 2 are going bye bye Expecting Rodrigues out. Maybe Sheary goes too. Seems to be out of the doghouse lately, so wouldn't even put that at 50-50. Can't see any other F's on the way out. (Would be perfectly fine w/ Frolik going away, but don't expect it.) If any other rostered guy goes, expecting it to be a D-man for a true 2nd liner; but really doubt that happens today. Edited February 24, 2020 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Here are the Sabres 5th rd picks since Gerbe in 2005 Biega 2006 - 221 nhl games (none with us). Others - (2007-2019) Allard, Eidsness, Legace, Adams, Sutch, Lepkowski, Logan Nelson, Possler, Florentino, William, Stephens, Nyberg, Budik, Kukkonen, and Cederqvist. NHL games - Zero. Edited February 24, 2020 by GASabresIUFAN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Taro T said: Expecting Rodrigues out. Maybe Sheary goes too. Seems to be out of the doghouse lately, so wouldn't even put that at 50-50. Can't see any other F's on the way out. (Would be perfectly fine w/ Frolik going away, but don't expect it.) If any other rostered guy goes, expecting it to be a D-man for a true 2nd liner; but really doubt that happens today. I'm expecting Botterill to stand pat with the defense. I don't think anyone is heading out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted February 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Granlund is not on the ice for The Predators this AM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Brawndo said: Granlund is not on the ice for The Predators this AM This one I'd take a gamble on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I hate this trade. Yes, I know the cost is minimal, but as spoken, it's three years too late. He's a terrible 5v5 player and honestly, we have two many wings dependent on strong center play that we don't ***** have. I'm tired of Botterill and I hope he's fired on Tuesday. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Yea, this means nothing. Just another bottom line player added to Botts resume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 This will be marginally more entertaining than watching Frolik or Sheary play RW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Granlund is not on the ice for The Predators this AM Maybe they flip simmonds in a trade to nashville for Granlund hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Brawndo said: Granlund is not on the ice for The Predators this AM He would move my needle if we don't overpay, particularly if we can extend him. Upgrading Sheary to him and Rodrigues to Simmonds would be a decent day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 So he was #17 in NJ. i wonder what number he’ll be in Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 minute ago, LGR4GM said: Yea, this means nothing. Just another bottom line player added to Botts resume. More proof to my stance. Get the ***** out of Buffalo, Jason Botterill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 minute ago, LGR4GM said: Yea, this means nothing. Just another bottom line player added to Botts resume. Maybe Botts wants to make acquiring Frolik look better? Sounds like this move was more for what he might give in toughness and in the locker room/leadership then anything else... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Granlund is not on the ice for The Predators this AM Man, do you even have a life?! how the hell can you keep up with all info ? thank god we have you though lol. Interesting thought though, he can play center right ? eventhough he rights sissons atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: This will be marginally more entertaining than watching Frolik or Sheary play RW I agree and he has elements we are missing. It's not too meaningful, but it makes us better down the stretch. Edited February 24, 2020 by dudacek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 He's not what he once was, and it's been pointed out above his 5on5 numbers are not solid anymore. He can be a grinder and an Okposo insurance policy. Question: Would Simmonds get 2PP time on our current roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, darksabre said: I'm expecting Botterill to stand pat with the defense. I don't think anyone is heading out. Which is why the expectation is the 2nd line gets upgraded in the off-season. But, if he were to surprise and make a big move, it would have to be a RHD getting traded. None of the available F's brings back anything better than a Simmonds. And nobody is trading for Hutton, Johansson, nor Hammond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 C'mon JB light my fire. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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