nucci Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: Happy “Total Mental BreakDown on a MessageBoard” Day!!😀 Fully expecting people wishing harm on Adams, screaming about the Pegulas and some vowing to give up the fandom altogether. Should make for some enjoyable reading. I'll join in if we don't improve our goaltending situation today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: Happy “Total Mental BreakDown on a MessageBoard” Day!!😀 Fully expecting people wishing harm on Adams, screaming about the Pegulas and some vowing to give up the fandom altogether. Should make for some enjoyable reading. Insert some sort of popcorn-eating gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 The title of this thread is making me anxious 1 minute ago, DarthEbriate said: Insert some sort of popcorn-eating gif 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 2 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, bob_sauve28 said: Buffalo arguably did the best 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, bob_sauve28 said: It does feel as if NHL GMs are getting a clue. We’ll see after 12pm but I’d be surprised if there are as many bad contracts as in the past. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierDaddy Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 For the most part, the most successful teams in the NHL don't make splashy FA signings. Tampa built through the draft and acquiring prospects. Colorado did the same. The Rangers making the ECF this year is the exception, but they have to do this to remain relevant in that market. This is why I don't get upset at our lack of activity. I just want a goalie. 4 minutes ago, inkman said: It does feel as if NHL GMs are getting a clue. We’ll see after 12pm but I’d be surprised if there are as many bad contracts as in the past. Let's see how much Ottawa pays for 34yo Claude Giroux. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: Well, someone will be the odd man out, if not this year, then in the future as we have a lot of forwards in the pipeline. Expecting this'll be the year when Asplund shows whether he's ready to assume Girgensons' role moving forward, that of the 4C, or as the forechecker on a scoring line. Z has at most 1 more contract in him & tends to get injured frequently. Pretty sure his job in the near future is Asplund's to lose. And getting back to a more standard 3 years (or even 4) before bringing prospects up to the big club w/ a regular role will be a positive benefit of having a fully stocked pipeline once again. And will have people outside Buffalo noticing that the kids pretty much plug & play into holes caused by losing cap casualties &/or injuries. (Presuming the revamped scouting, analytics, & development departments all did/do their jobs well. If they haven't, then Asplund & Z will both be here for the foreseeable future.) 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: Buffalo arguably did the best Sad but true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 I'm not looking for the sabres to make a play for any big FAs but I would like us to do something to improve the roster. Yes our young guys will continue to develop, but getting more talent to support them will speed that along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 3 hours ago, LGR4GM said: I will say this and then lay off, Adams has told us repeatedly he isn't going to do much so don't expect some massive signing or trade. That doesn't mean he is stupid, or doesn't want to win, or is writing off this year, or is tanking (Chicago is what a tank looks like). We have to sign Cozens, Samuelsson, Tage, and Asplund (who is really good most haven't noticed yet) to rfa deals as early as today but more likely before next season starts. Then, in 2024 we have to sign Dahlin, Power, Mitts, Krebs, Joker to new deals. So yes, this summer we could add a player or two but the issue is that will preclude you from being able to keep some of the aforementioned players especially when 2024 rolls around. Sign a goalie (obviously) and sign a RHD. If you can find a decent upgrade at forward who isn't stupid expensive then sure, sign them. The issue is UFA is silly season where teams waste money and almost never get the value out of these contracts they need especially for the long term deals that the higher end guys want. Doesn't mean Adams doesn't care or is incompetent. Agree totally. 2 hours ago, ddaryl said: Then we are no worse then last year, and all the team itself showed growth and will continue to grow. If we do nothing at all, notta, zip, zilcho, I still expect the sabres to be better than they were last year, and to show more growth. Hopefully this is the case but our competition may have gotten better. Still not a fan of big free agent signing and history says it's not the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 I think I am on the Eric Comrie train for Buffalo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Radar said: Hopefully this is the case but our competition may have gotten better. Still not a fan of big free agent signing and history says it's not the way to go. Did they get better, or is it "paper better" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Just now, ddaryl said: Did they get better, or is it "paper better" That's why I said "maybe". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I think I am on the Eric Comrie train for Buffalo. Well, the tickets have already been punched for most of the others heading out of the station, so ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 24 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I think I am on the Eric Comrie train for Buffalo. Better late then never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPuckYourself Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 No reason they can't sign a decent named RHD veteran and a goalie upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 1 minute ago, GoPuckYourself said: No reason they can't sign a decent named RHD veteran and a goalie upgrade. I see a reason for them not doing that....who is the goalie upgrade that is available now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Put bubble wrap on 6k I guess. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPuckYourself Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, mjd1001 said: I see a reason for them not doing that....who is the goalie upgrade that is available now? Probably looking at a trade for goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 So is KA done? We are at the cap floor and he has done the bare minimum but got two decent players to fill his roster holes in the process. Anything else? I’m still hoping for Rutta or another good D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAF Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Frankly, after the Lyubushkin and Comrie signings I would consider this a successful off season if the Sabres were to use cap space and take on a bad contract for picks/prospects (in addition to the signing of RFAs and other smaller UFAs). I would absolutely take JVR off of Philly's hands for a protected first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 44 minutes ago, NAF said: Frankly, after the Lyubushkin and Comrie signings I would consider this a successful off season if the Sabres were to use cap space and take on a bad contract for picks/prospects (in addition to the signing of RFAs and other smaller UFAs). I would absolutely take JVR off of Philly's hands for a protected first. I fully expect a bad contract for a 1st or 2nd round pick type of deal to be coming down the pipe. Or perhaps an RFA that a team wants to move away from because of their contract (Puljujarvi?) who would come cheap. Should be interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, GASabresIUFAN said: So is KA done? We are at the cap floor and he has done the bare minimum but got two decent players to fill his roster holes in the process. Anything else? I’m still hoping for Rutta or another good D. Edited July 13, 2022 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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