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Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 27 at 5:50 p.m.
Thread:
Petey Trade Impact
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Connor_McJesus_97</b></div><div>If you want Petey you must be ready to give up Power as the main piece. Like Casey, Power, 1st pick plus something else. Canucks would just laugh at this</div></div>
It's starting to sound like the Canucks may not have much choice given they can't even get a response on a $12MM offer. They will not get much more if he clearly wants out of Vancouver.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Oct. 8, 2023 at 4:53 p.m.
Thread:
Geed a G1 to make the Playoffs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>I’ve seen a lot of Sabres fans on Twitter saying that he could be a top 10 goalie in the league this year lol</div></div>
I am not aware of anyone friendly to Buffalo thinking Levi is a top 10 goaltender at this early stage. The kid probably shouldn't even be starting in the NHL at this point, but with UPL and Comms left for choice, that a big hole in a run for the playoffs. The Sabres need a real G1 who can keep Levi to thirty or fewer games and is capable of stealing a few games to help the rest of the defensively week team finally make it to the postseason. I think most Buffalo fans are aware that the defense is offensively gifted but not strong in their own zone. Its clear they need a top goaltender with a good backup to compete.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:26 p.m.
Thread:
zeegs
I would not offer that for Zegras. Savoie could be just as good in a few years and possibly cost less. Given the holdout, you can be assured TZ is going to demand as much if not more than Tage and Dylan got. Not a good move for Buffalo.
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Armchair-GM
Jun. 15, 2023 at 4:25 p.m.
Thread:
Jets RebuildRetool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>Gunna be hilarious when we find out the Sabres never once made an offer for hellebuyck and he goes to NJ for Vanacek, sharangovich and a conditional 1st</div></div>
I just don't see Buffalo giving up quality assets for a one year rental even if it is Helly. They are not going to offer anyone a 8x$10MM contract when they are looking to sign another long term sweetheart deal with Dahlin and then Powers as soon ad July 1st hits. After the steals of deals they got with Thompson and Cozens, they can not offer all the cash to an outsider no matter how good they might be. And we haven't really had a good look at Levi yet. Not to mention Quinn, Peterka, Kulich, Savoie and all the rest. The Sabres will likely play it quiet for another year to see what the youth can do then make moves to fill in the holes.
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Armchair-GM
May 16, 2023 at 3:29 p.m.
Thread:
Buffalo Goals
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>Think it depends on what it costs them. If you can add him without giving up one of kulich/savoie, you have to at least seriously consider it.
It would likely be the best value rental move they could make throughout the entire year, given that they would have him for the full season, not just post deadline.</div></div>
Rumor is that The Jets want Players who can plug into their lineup next year. That's not Kulich or Savoie.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:49 a.m.
Thread:
Sabres have need minor grit and toughness
Regardless of what we may want to see, GMKA will undoubtedly make room to bring up Savoie or Kulich in a full time capacity next season. If not both... You also need to leave a door open for Johnson and Levi or they will not sign with Buffalo Just to sit in Rochester for years. The Sabres are likely to do all of that to continue the youth movement for the future.
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:54 p.m.
Thread:
Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MayDay19</b></div><div>Jake McCabe? Chicago's Jake McCabe? The guy who was middling and mediocre at best in Buffalo for years? The core of the most losing teams in Buffalo history? For a first? And a fourth? Really? I really hope we dont touch him with a 10 foot pole!</div></div>
That McCabe had very good defensive numbers on a team that was a disaster. One guy can't pull up a bad team and his D pairings were massively bad. Risto for example. His time on ice performance back then and still today are better then a lot and he comes at a good price to be a good backstop to someone like Powers.
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:50 p.m.
Thread:
Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sound_arguments</b></div><div>Just listening to 32 Thoughts, and they thought Buffalo could use some face-off help: would Sabres fans be interested in including Domi in a deal like this . . . his FO rate's been great this year.</div></div>
Probably not given he's a UFA in the offseason and would only take away from development time needed for their own younger core. McCabe on the other hand was fairly well liked in Buffalo and didn't remain because of the mess that was here at the time. He would slot back in nicely finishing out the top four D with Dahlin, Samm's and Powers. He also brings some serious net protection that is by far this teams biggest weakness.
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:41 p.m.
Thread:
Goodness Galore
No way in hell your getting Mittelstadt for a cap dump and a pick.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 22, 2023 at 12:39 p.m.
Thread:
This
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sharkie69</b></div><div>As a Sharks fan, I would be satisfied with that return. One thing I am wondering is why the Sabres are trying to trade Olofsson. Aren't they trying to make the playoffs this year?</div></div>
I think most outside Buffalo do not seem to understand that 11 years in a rebuild and the awful locker room vibe around the Eichel era has set some hard and fast rules to this stage of the team. At this point its all more about the long-term picture building as much on the current positive vibe as much as possible. I don't think many Sabres Fans would be heart-broaken if the team took several more positive steps for next years push. Meyer is a much better winger than Olofsson, about the same age and Olofsson still has a tiny bit of the last generation hanging over his head. I feel like it would be the best move for all involved.
Mittelstadt is not the right move here given his intangibles off the ice. He may not be the super-star we wanted, but he has played such a big part in making the youngest assets feel at home and helped generate a big part of the positive vibe in the locker room. Everyone likes him including Donny Meatballs. Loosing that intangible element in players like Mittelstadt and Okposo is a big no for the tem building they have at this time.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:47 a.m.
Thread:
2023-24
Now that Johnson is rumored to be agreeable to sign an ELC in Buffalo this year, I don't see GMKA trading that away. He should eventually be a key part of the future D-core.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 18, 2023 at 10:54 a.m.
Thread:
Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>Sabres are already maxed out on what long term deals they're going to give up with Dahlin and Power due up soon. They're going to be strictly money out for the next year or two.</div></div>
People need to look at what the cap will become in a year after players pay off the covid salary slide. We are likely to see a $95MM cap or higher in 2025-26 with some of that added next year. The Sabres have $18M in cap space now. That's in the ballpark of $30MM in cap the Sabers have to work with over the next few years to get everyone of quality tied up for a good ling time. And with the Ownerships handling of the Bills, it's clear they are not afraid of spending for talent, IE: Von Miller who didn't even play much.
Dahlin will likely see a $3MM-ish raise for seven year very soon and Power will see a similar $6MM Bridge. We will get $3MM or more back if we extend Okposo for another year or two. That's only $6MM of the $18MM Buffalo has in hand right now. Math people... It's not that hard. That still leaves them under the cap floor if any sizable cap move happens this offseason and well below the upper cap if it stays the same.
Buffalo seriously needs strength, blocking and hitting on the blueline. Chyc brings that with even more scoring potential with Dahlin and Powers. He transitions better then Power and would be an incredible influence on Powers growth. They have plenty of room and cash to get this done. They have room for one more good center with Thompson and Cozens signed. They have two or three in Savoie and Kulich. Both of those players will not fit in Buffalo long term. Use that positive potential now to bring in players who have already proven their ability to get it done in the Bigs.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 28, 2023 at 7:09 p.m.
Thread:
Crazyness Based on Chatter
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Gotta be equal amount of contracts.</div></div>
Since when?
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
Thread:
Crazy Trades Just For Fun
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>worldwidesensei</b></div><div>Waive what?</div></div>
Exactly. He has no trade protection this season. And Buffalo is no longer as bad as Babatunde seems to think it is. Most love it on this team.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:01 p.m.
Thread:
Crazy Trades Just For Fun
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Dekes</b></div><div>Matthews probably starts with
Thompson or power and then add 2 of
Quinn/peterka/tuch/ savoie
Then add 2 1sts and multiple 2nds or 3rds</div></div>
Or he walks in two years to the first team offering $15.5MM AAV and Toronto get the same as Calgary when Johnny G walked. Toronto will not be able to match that and someone will pay it with the cap jump coming. Either way, It's not gonna happen. Just fun to imagine.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 28, 2022 at 1:10 p.m.
Thread:
Trade real prospects and picks
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>littlejerryseinfeld</b></div><div>We're trading for jake chychrun, not Chris pronger in his prime</div></div>
Explain that to the Arizona faithful.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 28, 2022 at 1:05 p.m.
Thread:
Fresh it up
Way too much for Chychrun. Not enough for Rossi.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 27, 2022 at 5:07 p.m.
Thread:
Chych plus
It's my understanding that Chychurun is more natural on RHD and Powers on the Left.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 27, 2022 at 5:04 p.m.
Thread:
Chych plus
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CakeEaterBanks</b></div><div>I think Chychurun makes sense for the Sabres.
Just curious as I don’t watch many sabres games, does Owen Power, Dahlin or Samuelson plays the right side?</div></div>
Powers and Samuelsson currently play LHD which would make Dahlin and Chycurun perfect on RHD to fill out the top four. One of the others with Boosh would make up a punishing third line.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 24, 2022 at 2:47 p.m.
Thread:
Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>myboykole</b></div><div>That would be a interesting trade, but, we don't need another center.</div></div>
Mittelstadt is a better third line center than anyone else in the Vegas system. He would deliver better production than Carrier at a better AAV with more youth. Buffalo needs the grit Carrier can deliver.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sep. 30, 2022 at 10:05 a.m.
Thread:
Robertson Offer Sheet
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DeadWingsv2</b></div><div>He won't be "healthy", something will be tweaked and a specialist will say he needs to be shut down. If they can't move him, he'll end up on LTIR once Robertson is signed.
We've all seen this movie enough, how are people still surprised it happens?</div></div>
Are you not aware that he played last night. Do you not realize that a player has to be on IR for 24 days in order to even qualify for LTIR. The Stars can not place Khubodin on LTIR even if they wanted to. Try again...
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sep. 30, 2022 at 9:40 a.m.
Thread:
Robertson Offer Sheet
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DeadWingsv2</b></div><div>Well, none of them are my players, I'm not a Stars fan, just someone who thinks offersheets are garbage and pointless.
As for trading players, Dallas doesn't have to trade anyone, as soon as Robertson is signed, Khubodin will go on LTIR, mark my words.</div></div>
Khubodin does not qualify for LTIR...
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:19 p.m.
Thread:
Robertson Offer Sheet
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DeadWingsv2</b></div><div>Dallas easily matches that OS and all it accomplished was wasting everyone's time.
Offer sheets only go through when they're for way more than the other club can afford, or is willing to risk being stuck with, because the contract has driven into untradable territory. Otherwise, all they accomplish is bad blood between GMs, soured relationships with a player and the club, tied up assets while the process plays out and then if they actually go through - the prize is giving up a boat load of picks for an overpaid player.
So which of your $3MM players are you trading away to another team for noting to clear the cap space?
I will never understand the fascination with offer sheets.</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DeadWingsv2</b></div><div>Dallas easily matches that OS and all it accomplished was wasting everyone's time.
Offer sheets only go through when they're for way more than the other club can afford, or is willing to risk being stuck with, because the contract has driven into untradable territory. Otherwise, all they accomplish is bad blood between GMs, soured relationships with a player and the club, tied up assets while the process plays out and then if they actually go through - the prize is giving up a boat load of picks for an overpaid player.
I will never understand the fascination with offer sheets.</div></div>
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:12 p.m.
Thread:
Big Thompson extension - how you feeling Sabres fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ht42</b></div><div>Skinner 3.0</div></div>
I like the contract. Not Skinner's. It locks up a top six center for the foreseeable future. Thompson is already on a bridge deal and would be looking at a year to UFA status so lock up that 40 goal production for $7MM before that number goes up. He is only going to see much more productive wingers in a year or two. Any one of Krebs, Quinn, or Peterka could quickly become the next point per game forward and move to that first line.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Aug. 28, 2022 at 12:37 p.m.
Thread:
2022-23 Expectations
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>gretzkyghosts</b></div><div>Archarte
Here are some predictions to ponder.
Better than last year: Bjork, Olofsson, Mittelstadt, Cozens, Tuch, Asplund (many more Selke votes) and Dahlin (possible Norris finalist).
More or less the same: Krebs, Skinner, Samuelsson, Jokiharju, Bryson, Fitzgerald, and Anderson.
Full season additions making significant impact: Power (possible Calder finalist), Lyubushkin, Quinn and Comrie.
Noticeable drop off Hinostroza, Thompson and Okposo.
Full season additions not making significant impact Peterka and Pilut.
Tradable commodities Olofsson, Bryson, Bjork looking to add a RHD marginally better than Jokiharju or Lyubushkin.
Noticeable losses from last year Miller
I really like Olofsson.
He may top 30 goals this year.
Hard to tell who to keep and who to trade.
At the start of the start of the 2017-18 season who could see O'Reilly being traded.
After signing Hall to start the 2020-2021 season who would have predicted Eichel, Reinhart and Ristolainen would be gone.
If Tampa offer two first round picks for Olofsson, would you have been surprised if Karmanos said yes.
Olofsson and Bryson are tradable not because they are bad, but because they are valuable in a trade for a possible RHD better than both Jokiharju and Lyubushkin.
Buffalo has several LW and LHD prospects with Peterka, Rosen, Kisakov, Poltapov, etc. and Johnson, Pilut and Lindgren waiting in the wings.
Trading Olofsson and Bryson for a RHD improves the team and clears spots for the younger players.
But let's agree to disagree as neither of us are privy to the conversations that take place in the war room.</div></div>
Generally agreed. Olofsson being a trade commodity is completely about taking advantage of his talent with his age been the issue when compared to the rest of the possible future wingers for the team down the road. I do see both Krebs and Cozens being breakout candidates this season. Tuch has to be here to stay given his bright attitude and we are not going to be able to shed the Skinner contract for years to come. That's four of the top six right there. Add Quinn, Peterka and Savoie to the mix at some point this year with others like Thompson and Asplund still developing and we are full on the top two lines with most of the third line spoken for. This is even considering a few of those mentioned not panning out over the next year or two. We need grit for a good price for the fourth line. Girgensons and a final year of Okposo covers that for now. We could use more grit for the bottom six. We could see that in Kulich and Nadeau in the near future but may have to go elsewhere to find it. When you consider all of that, the team does not have a long term slot for someone like Olofsson or Mitts, so its better to get all we can in return through trades to teams looking to add that one mid level piece for a cup run later this season and add even more to the younger depth of Buffalo's system. I just can't see paying either Mitts or Olofsson mid $4MM AAV to fill out a third line when so much more promise is coming up this season and next.
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