Doohickie Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Random quote from the Avs forum on HFBoards: Quote Mittelstadt just changes the entire complexion of this team. With him on the second line everything just clicks. I think we all know what he means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 2 hours ago, Doohickie said: Random quote from the Avs forum on HFBoards: I think we all know what he means. They filled a need they had so of course it clicks. They also don't miss BB because they got Walker and he is playing outstanding hockey this year. You can see how Philly misses him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogelthorpe Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 On 3/17/2024 at 9:12 PM, Buffalonill said: They're sassy though And now I like him even less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 11 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: They filled a need they had so of course it clicks. They also don't miss BB because they got Walker and he is playing outstanding hockey this year. You can see how Philly misses him. It was a very good hockey trade for both teams. Mitts fills a need for them. BB fills a need for us. They made another move to find a short term replacement for Byram. Bo has solidified a true top pairing for the Sabres and dropped Joker down to solidify the 2nd pair with Power. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 6 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: It was a very good hockey trade for both teams. Mitts fills a need for them. BB fills a need for us. They made another move to find a short term replacement for Byram. Bo has solidified a true top pairing for the Sabres and dropped Joker down to solidify the 2nd pair with Power. Hate agreeing with above because I miss Mitts... but Byrum makes Sabres better and Mitts was a sure need for AVS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 31 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: It was a very good hockey trade for both teams. Mitts fills a need for them. BB fills a need for us. They made another move to find a short term replacement for Byram. Bo has solidified a true top pairing for the Sabres and dropped Joker down to solidify the 2nd pair with Power. It's a hockey trade for sure. No question. Not sure BB filled a "need" for us though. We have two #1 picks on D and the need was more of complimentary pieces for them than another top pairing guy. I'm not saying he isn't a D upgrade, but now we have a big hole at center. How they fill that this off season is crucial. Trading Mitts away seems to go against the grow our own model they spout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 12 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: It's a hockey trade for sure. No question. Not sure BB filled a "need" for us though. We have two #1 picks on D and the need was more of complimentary pieces for them than another top pairing guy. I'm not saying he isn't a D upgrade, but now we have a big hole at center. How they fill that this off season is crucial. Trading Mitts away seems to go against the grow our own model they spout. Disagree. Byram filled a big need on the backend. It set up our D corps. Joker partnered with Power has helped Power a lot since the deal was made. The entire pace of play has changed since Bryan has come into the lineup which was desperately needed. Finding a 2-3 C is easier to replace than a young top pairing D. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 4 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: Disagree. Byram filled a big need on the backend. It set up our D corps. Joker partnered with Power has helped Power a lot since the deal was made. The entire pace of play has changed since Bryan has come into the lineup which was desperately needed. Finding a 2-3 C is easier to replace than a young top pairing D. I can argue what is harder to find both ways. This team (Sabres) spent a LONG time trying to find top Centers...and while you can argue you did have 'decent' #2 or #3 guys, you haven't had a very good one through most of the last 15 years. A top pair D-man, yeah, those are REALLY hard to find. But, you have one in Dahlin, I think you could say you might/should have one eventually in Power. Is Byram overkill in terms of top D-man, and what you might have to pay them when he is up for a new deal? Again, I could argue this either way. Ultimately, I'm happy with the deal. Mostly because in a VERY small sample size, Bryam looks really good here. But also because I think Mitts is a 'good' #2 or #3 center, but I was not as high on him as many on this board and I think a player like Byram has a better chance of being a bigger difference-maker on this roster than Mitts did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 2 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: Disagree. Byram filled a big need on the backend. It set up our D corps. Joker partnered with Power has helped Power a lot since the deal was made. The entire pace of play has changed since Bryan has come into the lineup which was desperately needed. Finding a 2-3 C is easier to replace than a young top pairing D. After watching BB play for us in this short stint, I like this deal for us. The advantage that having a player like Mitts is that although it is fair to categorize him as a 2-3 C, he still had the talent to move up to the first line and keep that line playing as a productive line. Mitts can also play as a wing on a variety of lines. As you and others have stated, this is simply a good hockey trade that makes sense for all parties involved. It will be interesting to see how Krebs handles his elevated roll as a 3C. So far, I would say reasonably well. However, not sure if that will be his long-term slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Krebs will either step up at centre or a kid like Savoie or Östlund will get a chance or you use a combination of your surplus of young forward players and prospects: Krebs, Savoie, Kulich, Östlund, Rosen, Wahlberg, 2024 1st round pick to acquire a guy that can fill the spot. All those guys won’t be able to play in the lineup so some are assets you use to fill in holes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ska-T Chitown Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, JohnC said: After watching BB play for us in this short stint, I like this deal for us. The advantage that having a player like Mitts is that although it is fair to categorize him as a 2-3 C, he still had the talent to move up to the first line and keep that line playing as a productive line. Mitts can also play as a wing on a variety of lines. As you and others have stated, this is simply a good hockey trade that makes sense for all parties involved. It will be interesting to see how Krebs handles his elevated roll as a 3C. So far, I would say reasonably well. However, not sure if that will be his long-term slot. To be fair - I don't really think Gus has looked that outta place on "Line 1" either ... At least he finally gave that line some of that magical 'net front presence' they needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, ska-T Chitown said: To be fair - I don't really think Gus has looked that outta place on "Line 1" either ... At least he finally gave that line some of that magical 'net front presence' they needed. The HC has juggled the lines and the combos seem to work. I agree with you that he adds more physicality to that line and much needed net presence. He made a nifty back pass to Thompson ?? for a score. But that's more of a temporary assignment that is currently working. And it should be noted that Skinner got a hat trick with Krebs at center and JJ on his wing. To his credit, Granato has tried different things that seem to work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 2 hours ago, ska-T Chitown said: To be fair - I don't really think Gus has looked that outta place on "Line 1" either ... At least he finally gave that line some of that magical 'net front presence' they needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 So, do we think the Byram Bounce is over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 16 minutes ago, Doohickie said: So, do we think the Byram Bounce is over? Not sure but CM scored last night for AVS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 5 minutes ago, North Buffalo said: Not sure but CM scored last night for AVS They seem to be pretty thrilled with getting him over at the Avs forum on HFBoards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 6 minutes ago, Doohickie said: They seem to be pretty thrilled with getting him over at the Avs forum on HFBoards. Yeh they had a huge need for a passer center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Mitts has to be beside himself with where he wound up at this point in his career. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenWillItEnd66 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, Doohickie said: So, do we think the Byram Bounce is over? I was wondering the same thing......do not get me wrong, i still love him for the sabres, but he has came down to earth a bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, North Buffalo said: Not sure but CM scored last night for AVS Guaranteed Avs vs Panthers in the Finals with Casey and Samson fighting for the Conn Smythe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Just now, pi2000 said: Guaranteed Avs vs Panthers in the Finals with Casey and Samson fighting for the Conn Smythe. yeh damn... hurts to be a Sabre fan... especially after watching Zadorov and Myers play last night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Another shot at Meatballs. There's no denying the theme in the comments from those who have escaped. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 33 minutes ago, ... said: Another shot at Meatballs. There's no denying the theme in the comments from those who have escaped. Just Embarrassing, I can't wait till he's gone . But hey knowing our luck Matt Ellis Is the next coach to continue the clown show 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 51 minutes ago, ... said: Another shot at Meatballs. There's no denying the theme in the comments from those who have escaped. Like the old saying goes, you play like you practice. But I always add that you practice like you’re coached. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, ... said: Another shot at Meatballs. There's no denying the theme in the comments from those who have escaped. Escape from New York 3: Sabres 2024 “The name’s Meatballs, Donny Meatballs” ”I heard about you. I heard you were dead”. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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