Flashsabre Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) Friedman says that Adams is actively working the phones looking for the proper d partner to mentor Power when he arrives. Realistically who do you think that should be? A free agent like Manson or a home Run free agent like Letang, a very good dman from a team in cap trouble, maybe Minny has to move Dumba, a cap dump like Myers. Maybe a guy like Larsson from Seattle that would partner with Dahlin and move Joker with Power. Power will be a top 4 right away so you need a dman that can play top 4. I have no idea who they will target but it will be interesting to see. They have the cap and assets to really be in play for anyone. Edited March 10, 2022 by Flashsabre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) John Klingberg Edited March 10, 2022 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Ryan Suter. Older, but can still play and will be cheaper on a 2 year deal to give Power the stability he needs to learn the game in the NHL. He is listed as LD, but I thought he played RD in Minnesota. Letang will cost a lot, but the Sabres have a lot of cap room. He is young enough to be the added quality veteran that will help stablize the young D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: John Klingberg Interesting name. What are his defensive metrics like? I feel Power will need a partner who is strong in his own end. Klingberg will demand a ton in FA so I only see it as worthwhile if he is good defensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Flashsabre said: Interesting name. What are his defensive metrics like? I feel Power will need a partner who is strong in his own end. Klingberg will demand a ton in FA so I only see it as worthwhile if he is good defensively. I think Power will be fine in his own end and needs an offensive veteran to help with breakouts and teaching Power the offensive side more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanPutski Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Jakob Chychrun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, IvanPutski said: Jakob Chychrun Is a left defender like 4 of the Sabres starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 The best RHD we can find 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: The best RHD we can find Cale Makar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Regardless of "who" specifically comes to mind. Would the possibility of being partnered with Power somehow be an enticement for attracting talent that would otherwise not have Buffalo on their preferred list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Carmel Corn said: Regardless of "who" specifically comes to mind. Would the possibility of being partnered with Power somehow be an enticement for attracting talent that would otherwise not have Buffalo on their preferred list? I think Dahlin as your partner but attract someone like Klingberg but Buffalo is 11 years out of playoffs, no one really wants to come here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 I'd trade with Minnesota for Matt Dumba and sign Ian Cole as an UFA who although a lefty, plays both sides. Use Fitzgerald as your 7th D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) They mentioned Big Z on the Instigators. does he have experience of the Right? Borgen is still the 7th Dman in Seattle. I’m sure they want to increase their organizations prospect pool. Sabres have prospects and draft picks to make the deal happen Edited March 10, 2022 by Crusader1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 59 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: The best RHD we can find ..... who we can find in trade or who is willing to come here as a UFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 45 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said: They mentioned Big Z on the Instigators. does he have experience of the Right? Borgen is still the 7th Dman in Seattle. I’m sure they want to increase their organizations prospect pool. Sabres have prospects and draft picks to make the deal happen Chara is not going to be able to play Top 4 Minutes. Justin Braun, Troy Stecher and Radko Gudas in a trade should be targets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 1. Throw 2x9.25mil at Letang if fails 2. Sign Braun if that fails too 3. Trade for Gudas if that also fails 4. Sign Stecher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: I think Dahlin as your partner but attract someone like Klingberg but Buffalo is 11 years out of playoffs, no one really wants to come here. Good point, it has not worked out with finding a partner for Dahlin thus far. Perhaps we need to sign a proven netminder before people might take notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 2 hours ago, LGR4GM said: John Klingberg Can't wear dresses on the ice; it interferes with the skating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Bogo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Cernak. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Flashsabre said: Friedman says that Adams is actively working the phones looking for the proper d partner to mentor Power when he arrives. Realistically who do you think that should be? A free agent like Manson or a home Run free agent like Letang, a very good dman from a team in cap trouble, maybe Minny has to move Dumba, a cap dump like Myers. Maybe a guy like Larsson from Seattle that would partner with Dahlin and move Joker with Power. Power will be a top 4 right away so you need a dman that can play top 4. I have no idea who they will target but it will be interesting to see. They have the cap and assets to really be in play for anyone. Maybe Tyler Myers...that way Power has literally somebody he can "look up to" 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Buff Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 3 hours ago, LGR4GM said: I think Power will be fine in his own end and needs an offensive veteran to help with breakouts and teaching Power the offensive side more. I've always thought we should pair 1 offensive D with a more defensive minded player for balance. So ideally in the future i'd like a Joki/Dahlin type paired with Power. But Power's 1st season i can see how having a seasoned veteran paired with him would be a great idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 He'll prolly end up w Pysyk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Brawndo said: Chara is not going to be able to play Top 4 Minutes. Justin Braun, Troy Stecher and Radko Gudas in a trade should be targets Sorry meant Zadorov not Chara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Anaheim has UFA Manson RH at the end of this season and UFA RH Shattenkirk at the end of next. I assume they want Shattenkirk for the same reason we do -- the veteran mentor for their young core. But if they elect to extend Lindholm and Manson, would Shattenkirk waive an NTC for one year to perform the same role with the Sabres (and maybe the offer a good extension)? I'd prefer Manson or Braun as targets in the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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