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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 18 at 2:18 p.m.

Thread: Youth in the bottom 6

Full NMC for Skinner unfortunately. Only way he leaves Buffalo is via buyout. But if he didn't? I would do that in a heartbeat to get out of his cap hit.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 29 at 1:08 p.m.

Thread: Is Jeff Skinner unmovable

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>How many years? 3?</div></div>

I think he has 2 years left at RFA, so at least 2, maybe 3 or more.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 29 at 1:05 p.m.

Thread: Is Jeff Skinner unmovable

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Anus_McLeod</b></div><div>Avs probably have zero interest in Skinner unless the deal is too good to be true.

Landeskog is on track to return, but even in the worst case scenario where he can't, an expensive winger isn't going to be atop their wish list. No offense to the player. Colorado is just not the right fit.</div></div>

I hadn't seen anything on him returning so assumed he wasn't tracking back. It's def the least likely scenario, but didn't know if getting a 2C might have them reconsider.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 29 at 1:03 p.m.

Thread: Is Jeff Skinner unmovable

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BUFF742</b></div><div>First he has ntc. Second hes 9 mil 3 more years. Unmovable. Third he's a Buffalo icon and great guy in dressing room so no
The only player in your list worthwhile is untouchable Carlo who's very unicorn like unavailable</div></div>

First, Yes,, he does have a full NMC, but again, the guy might want to actually play a playoff game or have a chance to win. Hence why I focused on teams that are playoff teams/cup contenders or teams that should be in the playoffs.

Second, He's 9M for 3 more years, unless we retain. Erik Karlsson at 4 more years at 11.5 was also "unmovable". Bringing down Skinner's hit a couple million to be more reasonable number for his skills could make him more appealing to other teams.

Third, "Buffalo icon" that has been on the team for half of the team's playoff drought. Ryan Reaves is a great dressing room guy too, I bet Toronto is glad they signed him for 3 years at over 1.25M to be a dressing room guy.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 29 at 12:54 p.m.

Thread: Is Jeff Skinner unmovable

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>Depends on what UPLs contract looks like.

I’m not sure I view Skinner at 7 mill for the next 3 years as a positive at ages 32, 33, 34.

So then it’s if UPL on his contract will provide more value than Marino.</div></div>

My guess is around a Samsonov/Vanecek type of ~3.5 to 3.8M AAV. Send Vanacek back to Buffalo to pair with Levi for a year for a big cost is also an option.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 29 at 12:49 p.m.

Thread: Is Jeff Skinner unmovable

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>littlejerryseinfeld</b></div><div>There is no reason to do this</div></div>

The guy is about to hit 1000 games and has never made the playoffs. At what point do you do what's best for you as a player?

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 28 at 11:31 a.m.

Thread: Canes Deadline

Morrow and futures don't appeal to Buffalo, they need a roster player (Pesce please, with a new extension). But that's not happening at the deadline, so Sabres pass.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 22 at 11:20 a.m.

Thread: The offseason that doesnt change as much as we want

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sabres89</b></div><div>If you're suggesting that adams is guilty of half measures, I'm in full agreement.</div></div>

The title of my post here says it all. "The offseason that doesn't change as much as we want". The fact that Adams had a press conference to clarify regarding "shopping" Mittlestadt was due to what was said on After the Whistle (by Andrew Peters) says it all to me. Adams wants the appearance of being in full control and the puppet master when he has inherited a top prospect pool and multiple 1st round picks, and the only moves that have been made are to bring in players with a connection to the head coach (Clifton, Greenway both were part of the USNTDP) and Erik Johnson was the "veteran to bring leadership and help Okposo and Girgensons". Once Donny is fired, going to be real awkward for the new coach because of how many of "Donny's guys" are here.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 22 at 10:59 a.m.

Thread: The offseason that doesnt change as much as we want

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sabres89</b></div><div>Agreed. The op is right about the kind of player to target, I just don't think Laughton is who he thinks.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Shibbal18</b></div><div>Laughton is atrocious and it's an idea that should be buried away</div></div>

I agree on both accounts that Laughton is bad. That's why I said "reputation of defensive and physical" because he's been bad, but this is the type of move that Adams would make to "make the fans happy" and "Get a new style of player onto the team" so when it doesn't work, they can say "I told you so".

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 22 at 10:38 a.m.

Thread: With their LTIR space

Sabres accept. No take backs.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 8 at 1:02 p.m.

Thread: Sell High On Mitts

I'm a Sabres fan, but neither of these work.

1) the Captain of the NYR with a 12-15 team NTC isn't going to be traded for a much worse RHD and a 3rd/4th liner, let alone at 50% retained.

2) Mitts is likely not getting moved. Not because he doesn't have value, but the teams that could use him aren't going to trade the assets that Buffalo needs. Sabres don't need more prospects or picks, they need NHL caliber players, and playoff teams aren't trading NHL caliber players in the middle of their runs. Byram is signed on a bridge, as a LHD, not happening. If Gulyayev is available, MAYBE sabres bite, but doubtful.

3) Stevenson could easily get a 6x6, if not more

Nothing here is realistic.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 12:20 p.m.

Thread: Optimistic and tried to be realistic Offseason v2

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Garak</b></div><div>I doubt CHI is gonna pay for Olofsson. It's just not in the cards for them right now. I'm sure BUF could get something for him, though.</div></div>

everyone doing Sabres Armchair GM stuff is sending him to NSH so I wanted to find a slightly different place for him.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 12:16 p.m.

Thread: Optimistic and tried to be realistic Offseason v2

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Windjammer</b></div><div>Eichel has a more expensive contract, wasn't going to play in Buffalo anymore and requested a trade. None of those apply to Connor and the Jets don't want to trade him. So, you need to give them a reason to do it.</div></div>

Eichel is a center, which typically gets paid more than wingers and I'm assuming a Jets rebuild in this. Dubois just requested a trade, Wheeler, Hellebuyck, Scheifele all entering last years of their deals, so that's not too far fetched to assume. Jets don't want to or don't have to trade him, but Kyle Connor is the only one who doesn't have trade protection and is signed for 3 more years, so they can get the most for him.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 12:07 p.m.

Thread: Optimistic and tried to be realistic Offseason v2

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Windjammer</b></div><div>Whoops. I made a mistake. I saw Connor and thought you were after Hellebuyck, like most of the Buffalo ACGM's. Sorry about that, but that isn't getting Kyle Connor with or without UPL.</div></div>

Fair. Hellebuyck is such a good goalie but its his next contract that makes me not want sabres to get him.

Genuine question, does Kyle Connor have more value than Eichel? Saying that a 1st, 2nd, roster player who had around 60 points, and a top prospect isn't getting him is about the same as Tuch/Krebs/1st/2nd, and the 1st rounder is 13 overall in a deep draft whereas Vegas' was 16th (which funny enough was Ostlund)

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 12:04 p.m.

Thread: Optimistic and tried to be realistic Offseason v2

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MeetYourMakar</b></div><div>I would enjoy this. I would think bothConner and DeMelo costs a bit more.
I would also like to bring Jost back</div></div>

I like Jost but think he fits more as a 13th forward and he might have offers somewhere else. Do you think Connor/DeMelo is super far off or how much more needs to be added, in your opinion?

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 12:02 p.m.

Thread: Optimistic and tried to be realistic Offseason v2

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeyrulz34</b></div><div>The blues have no need for comrie, we have binnington obviously but also we have Hofer, we should have a 1a and 1b tandem and hofer may become the 1a by the end of the season</div></div>

STL just looked like a team that could use another goalie after Hofer lost to Latvia (joking). Comrie can go to any team or can easily bury his last year in the AHL.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

Thread: Optimistic and tried to be realistic Offseason v2

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Windjammer</b></div><div>Replace Mittlestadt with UPL and the Jets are interested.</div></div>

Originally I had UPL, but figured Mittlestadt had more value so I switched it. Either works, WPG can choose either.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 11:48 a.m.

Thread: Game 1 of 82

Korpisalo is signing for much more than 2x1.9M. From his play in playoffs, he's looking at double that, minimum, for a longer term. Forbort deal/value looks about right, send him Buffalo's way for that please and thank you.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2023 at 5:48 p.m.

Thread: Optimistic and tried to be realistic Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Howie</b></div><div>Jets can likely get more for Connor as his deal is more affordable and doesn't have injury concerns. Teams would bid the price up higher than that for sure so the jets decline</div></div>

would changing Krebs for Mittlestadt make it better or worse for WPG? Mittlestadt did have 59 points this year as a 3rd line C, but obv Krebs much younger/more control

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2023 at 5:42 p.m.

Thread: Optimistic and tried to be realistic Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wadejos123</b></div><div>Hawks wouldn't want Comire, but we'd take oloffson for a 5th</div></div>

Deal. People seem to think he has relatively high value because he scored over 20 the last 2 seasons and like 28 this past year, but he's a one trick pony.

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