DragonKnight

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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 18 at 9:12 p.m.

Thread: Another Skinner Buyout Offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>That doesn’t get Keller.</div></div>

Arizona/Salt Lake City will need to add to the return to Buffalo.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 18 at 9:11 p.m.

Thread: Tristan Jarry

Would Colorado be willing to part with Mittelstadt to Pittsburgh? The Penguins need a 2CA to transition with Malkin.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 18 at 9:04 p.m.

Thread: Sabres next year

The Sabres did not address the need for a veteran top six forward last season. They should not make that mistake again this offseason.

Forum: Buffalo SabresApr. 18 at 8:59 p.m.

Thread: Buffalo Sabres: 2024-2025 - Next Head Coach

The Buffalo Sabres are seeking their 21st head coach in team history.

Don Granato was fired on Tuesday, 16 April, after the team did not qualify for postseason play for the 13th consecutive season. He compiled a 122-125-27 record in over three seasons as the Sabres' 20th head coach.

General Manager Kevyn Adams was pleased of Granato developing the team to this point. He is looking for a head coach that is focused on competing and holding the team accountable.

Candidates mentioned are Craig Berube, Gerald Gallant, and Lindy Ruff.

Who should be the Sabres' next head coach?

Forum: Pittsburgh PenguinsApr. 18 at 8:51 p.m.

Thread: Pittsburgh Penguins: 2024-2025 - Coaching Staff

The Penguins did not qualify for postseason play for the second consecutive season.

The Penguins' coaching staff presently includes:
Mike Sullivan, Head Coach
Todd Reirden, Associate Coach
Ty Hennes, Assistant Coach
Mike Vellucci, Assistant Coach
Andy Chiodo, Goaltending Coach
Madison Nikkel, Video Coach
CJ D'Alimonte, Assistant Video Coach

Coaching problems could start with Sullivan and Reirden.

Sullivan was content icing a mediocre team without discipline and accountability. The better players were constant scratches. The worst players were favorites in the lineup.

Reirden has coached the Penguins' power play and defense. The Penguins' power play has disgusting worsened during Reirden's tenure. Floating and coasting on the ice, excessing passing, killing the power play in the defense zone, and trending upward in shorthanded goals allowed are what not to do on the power play. Add the intention of not clearing the puck out of the defense zone, there becomes no defense and goals allowed. The Penguins suffered from this watching leads blown and games lost late in regulation and in overtime.

The Sullivan-Reirden-Vellucci tandem could have reached its end. One or all coaches could be in different places. Starting in the right direction, Sullivan and Reirden have earned involuntary separations.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8 at 6:14 p.m.

Thread: Bringing back G in the off-season

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>datools</b></div><div>I wish, Dubas has said time and again he won't fire Sullivan</div></div>

Okay. Sullivan will be forced to have a new staff next year, and will be on a shorter leash.

Forum: NHL TradesMar. 8 at 5:46 p.m.

Thread: (PIT/NYR) - Ruhwedel for 2027 4th (NYR)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AfghaniMalkin</b></div><div>Let Dubas cook (I've no idea where we're heading in the off-season)</div></div>

New coaching staff and better players?

Forum: NHL TradesMar. 8 at 5:45 p.m.

Thread: (BUF/FLA) - Okposo for Själin, 2024 7th (FLA)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KSIxSKULLS</b></div><div>Florida getting leadership for scraps is always nice.

Buffalo trading their Captain for scraps is hilarious.</div></div>

Kevyn Adams traded roster players. He did not address needs to improve the roster and win now. The Sabres may seek a new general manager this offseason.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8 at 5:38 p.m.

Thread: Bringing back G in the off-season

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>edeangel84</b></div><div>This never happens and it is not going to happen. Team do not trade expiring UFAs and then resign them. Everyone realizes after the trade that it is time for both parties to move on. Jake is not coming back. This team is done for as a playoff team. This trade was the beginning of the rebuild process. The organization will avoid that word because it is a ticket sales killer but in reality we can start to take apart this roster as long as 87 is still here to sell those tickets.</div></div>

The Penguins are a playoff team. Players needed to move to revamp the roster to win. The next movement will be on the coaching staff. Enjoy Sullivan and Reirden in their final games on the Penguins coaching staff.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 11:19 p.m.

Thread: The trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LuckyMoneyPuck</b></div><div>So bitter the penguins wouldn't take Raty, Mikheyev and a 2nd</div></div>

The Canucks would have to part ways with Boeser. They did not want to pay that much.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 11:05 p.m.

Thread: Guentzel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>batman</b></div><div>It’s a 2nd Morrow Blake Bunting apparently. Forget Necas</div></div>

That would be a weak return.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 10:50 p.m.

Thread: Guentzel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>batman</b></div><div>Nope. They’re looking to add. Necas is going nowhere.

1ST 2ND NADEAU SUZUKI BUNTING</div></div>

The Hurricanes will have issues if they cannot add the right assets the Penguins need. (Necas is a right asset the Penguins need.)

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 10:48 p.m.

Thread: Ideas TOR FLA WPG

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NorthernLeafsFan05</b></div><div>I could 100% see the Leafs making that trade, but would the Sabres?</div></div>

Samuelsson being out frequently with injuries at this point in his career is a concern. If there are other defensemen that play better and are not constantly out with injuries, then the Sabres would have no problem exporting Samuelsson.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 10:41 p.m.

Thread: Guentzel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NMAvsFan</b></div><div>That's a terrible return; Pens should demand, Bunting, Necas, a 1st and a B prospect</div></div>

That could be realistic.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 10:40 p.m.

Thread: Guentzel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Canesfan21_</b></div><div>Necas played tonight so that’s not happening</div></div>

Players played games and learned they were traded after the game. Necas played, and can be traded afterward.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 10:39 p.m.

Thread: Guentzel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Canesfan21_</b></div><div>If Suzuki is the only “prospect” involved make Don Waddell president</div></div>

Either Suzuki is not the only prospect, or the Hurricanes will be sending another NHL player with Bunting to the Penguins.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 6:56 p.m.

Thread: Keep Going Kevyn

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caerii</b></div><div>You're not getting Crouse for that offer</div></div>

That is correct. The Coyotes have to add to the return to the Sabres.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 6:55 p.m.

Thread: Keep Going Kevyn

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BUFF36</b></div><div>Looked pretty good playing with McNabb while Theodore was out.</div></div>

Would it be a bad idea to have McNabb back also?

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 6:54 p.m.

Thread: Guentzel Haul

What additional assets would the Hurricanes want to send to the Penguins?

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 6:52 p.m.

Thread: Keep Going Kevyn

Does Korczak clear the puck out of the defense zone? If not, then he would not fulfill the Sabres' need for a puck clearing top right defenseman.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 6:35 p.m.

Thread: Rumored package

The Hurricanes should add another NHL player to the Penguins' return. Each idea appears weak.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 6:32 p.m.

Thread: OH MY GOD OK ITS HAPPENING

It is happening...in EA Sports' <em>NHL 24</em>. The Penguins continue to sell hard.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 6:28 p.m.

Thread: One Or Two More Trades For W Deadline

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GM69</b></div><div>and if Dubas holds on that asking price, Guentzel will not be traded</div></div>

This could be the answer why Guentzel remains with the Penguins.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 6:27 p.m.

Thread: Three way Guentzel deal

The return for the Penguins is weak.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 5:52 p.m.

Thread: How many D do you need again

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CantCrackTheKraken</b></div><div>He is Left Handed no ?</div></div>

Yes. If a LD is acquired to fill a heavy LD depth, then another LD needs to leave.

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