Are there major changes coming this summer and who will make them?

[That Aud Smell]

On 3/25/2025 at 7:56 PM, Crusader1969 said:

This could be nothing or could be something.  If you check Jarmo Kekalainen's X account.  He is following beat writers from 3 teams

1) Columbus Blue Jackets

2) Cleveland Monsters

3) Buffalo Sabres 

[Crusader1969]

4 hours ago, That Aud Smell said:

Yes I was going to m brag about my prediction from March but couldn't remember where I posted it. Lol 

[LGR4GM]

 

 

[PerreaultForever]

6 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

 

 

I keep seeing things like this and I have a hard time believing it. Active? With Kevyn Adams? With no coaching changes? I will believe these things when they happen.

[Flashsabre]

6 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

 

 

Let them be aggressive hiring Deboer and let Jarmo take the wheel on some deals.

[DarthEbriate]

Buffalo is active right now because it is hosting the Combine. 

Show me, Darth Pegulas. Show me. 

[JohnC]

3 hours ago, PerreaultForever said:

I keep seeing things like this and I have a hard time believing it. Active? With Kevyn Adams? With no coaching changes? I will believe these things when they happen.

There's no way that they won't be active. The pressure has built to the point that even if the GM was reluctant to make moves, he will take action because he knows that not doing so puts him in jeopardy. There is no way that this is going to be a status quo offseason. There has been a lot of rumblings about the Sabres having dialogues with a lot of teams. That shouldn't be a surprise because this is the period of time where are all organizations are checking each other out. 

I have said it before, but I strongly believe that a priority has to be the goalie position, and another will be reworking the blue line. Will there be deals involving some of our young wingers? I believe so. If I had to guess I would put my money on JJP being moved. I'm glad Keka has been added to the staff to provide KA a sounding board during this critical period. We shall see. 

[Scottysabres]

Buffalo is always the most active in the off season, since their off season starts earlier than any other teams.

[PerreaultForever]

1 hour ago, JohnC said:

There's no way that they won't be active. The pressure has built to the point that even if the GM was reluctant to make moves, he will take action because he knows that not doing so puts him in jeopardy. There is no way that this is going to be a status quo offseason. There has been a lot of rumblings about the Sabres having dialogues with a lot of teams. That shouldn't be a surprise because this is the period of time where are all organizations are checking each other out. 

I have said it before, but I strongly believe that a priority has to be the goalie position, and another will be reworking the blue line. Will there be deals involving some of our young wingers? I believe so. If I had to guess I would put my money on JJP being moved. I'm glad Keka has been added to the staff to provide KA a sounding board during this critical period. We shall see. 

I am not believing anything in advance. Been burned too many times. It's all bs until it changes.

[JohnC]

24 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

I am not believing anything in advance. Been burned too many times. It's all bs until it changes.

I understand your position. However, when you go to the card table and the dealer asks you if want another card, you have to make a decision before knowing the outcome. I'm simply playing the odds as to what I think is likely to happen. My leaning toward KA taking some actions this offseason is that there is a lot of pressure on him to do so. When you are being squeezed you usually have to react. That's how I see it. 

[PerreaultForever]

1 hour ago, JohnC said:

I understand your position. However, when you go to the card table and the dealer asks you if want another card, you have to make a decision before knowing the outcome. I'm simply playing the odds as to what I think is likely to happen. My leaning toward KA taking some actions this offseason is that there is a lot of pressure on him to do so. When you are being squeezed you usually have to react. That's how I see it. 

That's how I felt last year. This year I'm waiting for a new dealer. 🙂