Evolving Hockey Sabres Contract Projections

[JohnC]

54 minutes ago, Jorcus said:

 

 I don't know if I would rather keep Samuelsson but but an argument for him is that he has only played 212 NHL games and should be coming into the best part of his development curve. The injuries have set him back and his start to this year was truly awful. He seemed to improve in fits and starts as the season went on. We were thinking he was guy to be supporting Power when in fact he has played less NHL games than Power. Not a good formula there. There is a decent chance that Sammy rounds into a much better player. I think he was one of the guys they were sending a message to about reporting to camp in shape. Playing his off wing did not help things. He would not be the first large defense man to overcome early injury trouble if it happens. Then again he may just be what he is now.

Both Byram 246 NHL games and Power 242 NHL games are right in the sweet spot of the development curve. You have to be a bit careful about letting guys go at this juncture but reality probably dictates one of them is going if not two. Another thing to think about, did any one in this group ever write we need to find a right handed D man to play with Byram?   

You gave a well thought out response.
 

I prefer keeping Samuelsson over Byram for contract and style of play reasons. I also believe that we could get a good return, especially if packaged, for Byram.

Our defense and roster need to be better shaped. Getting the right return for Byram will help on that issue. It should be noted thatI do like Byram and believe that he has more upside. 

[mjd1001]

18 hours ago, Brawndo said:

I'm good with most of those...maybe not on the Quinn and Byram numbers though.