sweetlou Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Whether through trade or free agency name a few players the Sabres should be targeting? Who is the type of player that this team needs to make the next step and get into the playoffs? With the abundance of top prospects and picks I don't even care if there is an overpayment in a trade. The culture needs to be changed around the locker room. forwards- Blake Coleman, Tomas Hertl, Lawson Crouse defense- Rasmus Anderson or MacKenzie Weeger, Thomas Harley, Gustav Forsling, Justin Faulk, Brendan Dillon, Dylan Demelo goalie- Saros, Gibson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Vegas center Chandler Stephenson is a UFA. Excellent face off man, 3 or 4 line two-way player who kills penalties. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 35 minutes ago, sweetlou said: forwards- Blake Coleman, Tomas Hertl, Lawson Crouse defense- Rasmus Anderson or MacKenzie Weeger, Thomas Harley, Gustav Forsling, Justin Faulk, Brendan Dillon, Dylan Demelo goalie- Saros, Gibson I've seen Weeger's name mentioned few times. 7 years left on that deal with his style of play doesn't really seem like a smart investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 No offense Lou. It's a valid topic. But... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 It's a nice idea, but this year I'm not expending much energy on potential free agents. I am pretty confident we will not be signing anyone above the Clifton level and that level is meh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFinn Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 A goaltender, I would go for Lankinen. Pesce, Connor Murphy or Tanev as top pair RHD. Other options Martinez, Brodie, Carrier. Alec Regula, Providence, great stats in AHL, as a 7th D might be worth the gamble, but never seen him play. I earlier wrote that Vegas might be in trouble with cap space. Another deal with them for a heavy forward with PK talents should be considered. Same for Carolina, but they are not that heavy. A third line C. Sign Mitts, and move Cozens to the wing, Benson to AHL and a new center to the third line. Jenner, Henrique, Pageau, Granlund... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 new HC - Gallant or Boudreau. Lawson Crouse Teravianen Cam Talbot Take a wee chance on zboril Can Benson go to the AHL? Isn’t he still CHL or NHL only? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, steveoath said: new HC - Gallant or Boudreau. Lawson Crouse Teravianen Cam Talbot Take a wee chance on zboril Can Benson go to the AHL? Isn’t he still CHL or NHL only? I think Benson is still NHL or CHL until 20. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 (edited) I don't know the names, but in concept: -a legit top tier defensemen who is a veteran. 26-30 years old. At least 400 games NHL experience. A guy who is great as a 2nd pair, but could even fill in on the first pair. -Pay whatever you need to in order to give Granato some top tier assistants. Lets cut down on the number of former players getting their first or 2nd job coaching/developing on the Sabres. I don't want/need a new head coach, but if I'm going to keep Granato he needs MUCH better staff to work with. -A goalie to compete with Levi for the backup role next year. -A 6'5" or taller forward who is will be a physical presense on the 4th line, but skilled/fast enough to be a good penalty killer....someone with that size and reach will take up a lot of space on the PK. -Re-sign Mitts and maybe, MAYBE get another legit NHL center so you can move Cozens to wing. Edited January 27 by mjd1001 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFinn Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: I think Benson is still NHL or CHL until 20. You are right, I somehow tought he had turned 19, my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 I don’t have anything interesting to contribute but I will in fact bookmark this thread in preparation of the inevitable “who even was there?” 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 None. Internal promotion only this offseason so nobody gets blocked. Trust the process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Nah. The off-season will be something I think about when it gets here. No need to put more aspects of this team in my brain right now. Besides, the landscape will change dramatically between now and July. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 I think something to consider going forward regarding our abundance of prospects. Expansion will likely happen prior to the US TV deal expiring in four years. There's only 25 US markets, the NHL will want a bigger American footprint when negotiating. We will lose a couple players to expansion drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Thorny said: I don’t have anything interesting to contribute but I will in fact bookmark this thread in preparation of the inevitable “who even was there?” @Hanklike shooting fish in a bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 15 minutes ago, Hank said: I think something to consider going forward regarding our abundance of prospects. Expansion will likely happen prior to the US TV deal expiring in four years. There's only 25 US markets, the NHL will want a bigger American footprint when negotiating. We will lose a couple players to expansion drafts. We’ll have to factor this into the timeline to competitiveness accordingly. This buys the GM a few more years imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 45 minutes ago, Thorny said: We’ll have to factor this into the timeline to competitiveness accordingly. This buys the GM a few more years imo I literally LOL’d 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 (edited) Let's see, our GM's motto is to do the absolute minimum and take the least amount of risk with FAs. Thus I expect 1) UPL/Levi to be the goalies next season 2) Defense - with 5 guys under contract and a 6th (Joki) an RFA, I expect more of the same with one depth signing. 3) Forwards - 8 are under contract - Skinner, Thompson, Tuch, Cozens, Quinn, JJP, Greenway and Benson. Mitts and Krebs are RFA. He'll re-sign Robinson and promote at least 1 of Savoie, Rosen, or Kulich. Those 12 will be the forwards for 2024/25 with again one FA depth signing. Don't you feel better already about next season? Didn't think so! Edited January 27 by GASabresIUFAN 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 10 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Don't you feel better already about next season? Yes. I really do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 10 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Let's see, our GM's motto is to do the absolute minimum and take the least amount of risk with FAs. Thus I expect 1) UPL/Levi to be the goalies next season 2) Defense - with 5 guys under contract and a 6th (Joki) an RFA, I expect more of the same with one depth signing. 3) Forwards - 8 are under contract - Skinner, Thompson, Tuch, Cozens, Quinn, JJP, Greenway and Benson. Mitts and Krebs are RFA. He'll re-sign Robinson and promote at least 1 of Savoie, Rosen, or Kulich. Those 12 will be the forwards for 2024/25 with again one FA depth signing. Don't you feel better already about next season? Didn't think so! So, nothing lol Adams could bring up the AHL guys and have an all AHL 4th line, see who rises to the top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 37 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Let's see, our GM's motto is to do the absolute minimum and take the least amount of risk with FAs. Thus I expect 1) UPL/Levi to be the goalies next season 2) Defense - with 5 guys under contract and a 6th (Joki) an RFA, I expect more of the same with one depth signing. 3) Forwards - 8 are under contract - Skinner, Thompson, Tuch, Cozens, Quinn, JJP, Greenway and Benson. Mitts and Krebs are RFA. He'll re-sign Robinson and promote at least 1 of Savoie, Rosen, or Kulich. Those 12 will be the forwards for 2024/25 with again one FA depth signing. Don't you feel better already about next season? Didn't think so! I know there is a lot of frustration being thrown at the lack of moves by Adams, by me too, but there is no way they are running it back next season. Absolutely no chance. I don't think they will be super quiet come trade deadline, but this summer is very important for them. Gotta shake this team up. I wish it was with the coach as well but at the very least player wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 24 minutes ago, Norcal said: So, nothing lol and now you know why KA isn't able to build a winner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Two or less said: I know there is a lot of frustration being thrown at the lack of moves by Adams, by me too, but there is no way they are running it back next season. Absolutely no chance. What in Adams' history as the Sabres' GM makes you think he'll be aggressive to improve the team? What RFA did he not re-sign? Since the TM core teardown, what important player has he traded away? Asplund? What top 6 forward or top 4 did he acquire? What prospect did he trade away to substantially upgrade his current roster? Since the teardown, the best assets he acquired were Greenway (for a 2nd) and Clifton (a 3-year UFA contract). Both are solid depth players, but neither has elevated the team. The rest have been junk in Eakin, Stillman, Lyubushkin, Comrie, Clague, Subban, Anderson, Dell, Pysyk, Bjork, Hagg, Hinostroza, Butcher, etc..... Edited January 27 by GASabresIUFAN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Two or less said: I know there is a lot of frustration being thrown at the lack of moves by Adams, by me too, but there is no way they are running it back next season. Absolutely no chance. I don't think they will be super quiet come trade deadline, but this summer is very important for them. Gotta shake this team up. I wish it was with the coach as well but at the very least player wise. I hope that you are right, but I am not confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Two or less said: I know there is a lot of frustration being thrown at the lack of moves by Adams, by me too, but there is no way they are running it back next season. Absolutely no chance. I don't think they will be super quiet come trade deadline, but this summer is very important for them. Gotta shake this team up. I wish it was with the coach as well but at the very least player wise. 1 hour ago, GASabresIUFAN said: What in Adams' history as the Sabres' GM makes you think he'll be aggressive to improve the team? What RFA did he not re-sign? Since the TM core teardown, what important player has he traded away? Asplund? What top 6 forward or top 4 did he acquire? What prospect did he trade away to substantially upgrade his current roster? Since the teardown, the best assets he acquired were Greenway (for a 2nd) and Clifton (a 3-year UFA contract). Both are solid depth players, but neither has elevated the team. The rest have been junk in Eakin, Stillman, Lyubushkin, Comrie, Clague, Subban, Anderson, Dell, Pysyk, Bjork, Hagg, Hinostroza, Butcher, etc..... I am dead set convinced that we will continue to he hampered by “noone wants to come to Buffalo” at least through next season. And for that reason alone, we will only see changes to the roster along the margins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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