What’s Jarmo’s first move? Who is the first player traded or waived? How quickly will changes take place?

[GASabresIUFAN]

This is a loaded topic.  Jarmo’s had 8 months to evaluate players, coaches and staff.  I expect some changes to happen quickly.  

I think Lindy is the first move.  As much as I like Lindy and his contributions to the Sabres as a player and coach, this team needs a completely fresh approach.  I expect Lindy and some of the coaching staff to be fired as soon as Jarmo can get a new coach under contract.  This assumes that there is someone currently at home and who wants the job.  Torts is the obvious answer.  I doubt Deboer would be interested, but Jarmo needs to at least call.  

I think I know why the firing of Adams was done now.  The Xmas roster freeze starts Dec 20 and lasts until Dec27.  This gives Jarmo 12 days to begin working the phones to atart his remake of the roster.  I suspect Tuch will be the first player moved.   Östlund and Rosen have played well enough that Jarmo should have some confidence that they can remain in Buffalo and contribute the rest of the season.   I also think he’ll end the 3 headed goalie monster as soon as Ellis returns from IR.  I love for him to find a taker for UPL, but that feels more like an off-season trade.

I don’t expect further changes to the roster until closer to the deadline. I also don’t expect is a wholesale dismantling of the roster, but for Jarmo to make 2-3 bold roster moves, before next season with Tuch being the first.  

I looked at his time with CBJ to try to get a reference point.  He was hired in February 2013 and acquire Gaborik at the deadline in his first big deal and also added goaltending.  His first big FA signing was Nathan Horton in 2013. 

[steveoath]

I think -

Ellis will be waived. 
Tuch will get traded. 
Östlund will come up or the rest of the season. 
Ruff will likely get the rest of the season and then the entire coaching staff will get canned/no new deal. 
 

[SABRES 0311]

10 minutes ago, steveoath said:

I think -

Ellis will be waived. 
Tuch will get traded. 
Östlund will come up or the rest of the season. 
Ruff will likely get the rest of the season and then the entire coaching staff will get canned/no new deal. 
 

I think this is the most realistic take.

TBH I wouldn’t be surprised if JK retools the top six except TT and Doan. He has Norris, Tuch, Quinn, Kulich, Benson, maybe some picks as trade pieces. Maybe he can get a 2C and two established top six wingers with that currency. Rosen/Östlund round it out.

Maybe other teams can afford to wait for Benson to learn how to finish or absorb Norris’ injuries.

[Kristian]

Hope he gets some decent return on Power.

[SabreFinn]

I think the first thing is to strenghten the D, there has been some rumors that Power isn't happy with his situation,  and I believe he will try to move him to create cap space, and replace him with a  cheaper defensive option.

Another player I think he will try to move is Norris. He is a good player when healthy,  but he doesn't play enough games to be worth the money he gets. 

If he succeeds with one of the moves above, I think we can expect us a Tuch extension. 

The goalie situation is a hot topic but my guesses there are that it will be solved during offseason. 

[steveoath]

Forgot about Power and Byram actually. They could also be up for trade if JK wants to make a big splash. 

[thewookie1]

My guesses

He’ll retain the coaching staff for now but with Ruff’s contract ending at season’s end will either offer him a staff job or let him retire with dignity. I don’t see him firing Ruff versus a pseudo-promotion that he can see if he wants to be an advisor of some kind. 
 

He’ll say that the front office staff will remain for the immediate future but in actuality we’ll likely see some degree of change in the offseason. 
 

Player wise, rumors will begin to fly around Tuch, Power and Byram specifically by the New Year. Tuch is a coin flip, and likely will come down to a combination of salary cap flexibility and what Tuch wants to do. Alex this isn’t a rebuild, we are going to put our foot forward to win this year and next season etc. Are you in or are you out? If your in, I can give you 8x10mil and you can be out heart and soul guy for 8 years for your childhood team. If not then we’ll look to send you somewhere that both can offer us a good return as well as a positive outcome for you in the Western Conference. Then I’m figuring out what we are doing with Power and Byram. Is Power unhappy? Can we kick his ass into gear when it comes to not being a wimp? Byram, your offense has been solid but what the hell did you do with your defensive competence? 
 

Goalie wise, he’ll likely try to trade Ellis for a random pick seeing as WPG might need a goalie short term. I like Ellis but he’s a borderline coin flip with UPL. You let Lyon and UPL run out the season and if UPL falls off a cliff you waive him and bring up Levi. 
If Levi fails then you already know that goalie will be a top priority in the offseason. 

You find out if Jordan Greenway is 100% and possibly look for a trade partner if he doesn’t get back to his best form. Waive him if need be. 

[inkman]

This could be a poll