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Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 2:37 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 2:36 p.m.
Thread: Crystal Ball
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>earl08</b></div><div>He's already got a ton of miles. Two years ago, his first in COL, Bednar played him too much &amp; he lost effectiveness when playoffs came. This season its the same thing, making lazy, uncharacteristic errors as he tries to manage his energy level. He'd be asking to double his salary &amp; contract length. At that point he may only have a couple elite years left, and then he'll start being Ryan McDonaugh.</div></div>

He wouldn't have to play top pairing minutes if Byram pans out, he could play 2nd pair and thrive. I'm just gonna bet and say that Colorado could sign him for around 6-7 mil which I think is reasonable. You don't have to give him tons of term if the age worries you, maybe just 3-4 years
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 2:33 p.m.
Thread: End the Drought
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Buffalove</b></div><div>Not necessarily
He could play a 2way role for us, much like Drury did back in the day
And we’d have a great Top9 potentially that would roughly play equal minutes &amp; our 4th line wouldn’t see as much icetime- and that would be ideal for breaking in all the youth we have coming still, by allowing them to get their feet wet but not put too much on their shoulders while they get acclimated to the NHL

Horvat would actually be a great idea imo
*assuming he’d sign a reasonable extension</div></div>

I'd much rather address our need of a really solid RHD in the top 4. We can always sign a FA in the offseason to fill that 3rd line center role, but I'm sure Krebs, Jost, or Savoie will be the frontrunners for that job next season
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 2:28 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 25 at 3:54 p.m.
Thread: My Meier package take it or leave it
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>No I know, Im saying he won't get a return we would be happy with unless we retain on him, which probably won't happen</div></div>

I understand now, thanks for clarifying. Not sure McCabe would want to return to Buffalo. I'm unsure about how the relationship between him and the organization ended when he left. We also need a RHD with term, which Murphy fits into. But I understand your points.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NotDougWilson</b></div><div>The 1st and 2nd round picks are what's important in this trade for Meier. Ostlund is going to be a decent top 6 player in the near future. He already has a relationship with Eklund as well. Portillo is kind of a funny case since we already have another Michigan goaltender with Strauss Mann. I guess the more the merrier :)

If I'm the sharks, I would accept.</div></div>

Thanks for the input man. The trade doesn't cost anything that hurts too much for the Sabres and their build, but the Sharks get some real quality pieces to help them along their path of rebuilding. Its a win-win as I see it.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hawksguy81</b></div><div>I think if the pick in the Murphy trade was the Buffalo '23 instead of the '24, the Hawks would consider this. Really depends on what Davidson thinks of Poltapov as a prospect.

And that's a really strong offer for Meier. Sharks would have to take that I'd think</div></div>

Yes I think the trade value depends on how Poltapov is seen. When he was drafted there was hopes of a middle-6 goal scorer who plays with grit. Hard to gauge his development as a causal observer of his stats in the KHL. However, I would be willing to part with any similar wing prospect (Cederqvist, Kisakov etc.).

Thanks for your input!
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 25 at 3:49 p.m.
Thread: Can this team make the playoffs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AK50</b></div><div>Fair, but don't you think they should make one or two major moves come deadline time(eg. Attempting to get Meier or bolster goaltending long-term with Demko)?</div></div>

Meier I'd only do if the price is right both for the trade and an extension. We are 2nd place in goals for, we don't need to add scoring. But like I said, if the price is right for a player of Timo's calibre, then I'd trade for him. Demko no. No point in throwing chips in for goaltending this season when UPL and Anderson have been giving us chances to win games and keeping us in it. I'd rather evaluate UPL for the remainder of the season and see in the offseason if we want to then bring in a goalie via FA or trade. I hope the Canucks keep Demko, because he is far from the problem there imo
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 24 at 2:18 p.m.
Thread: The Sorokin Dilemma
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>gretzkyghosts</b></div><div>Lenny54
Sorokin is unquestionably very good one of the best in the NHL.
I cannot remember who was the last GK that was traded for more than a first and a decent player much less a first and two promising young players.
Maybe Dominick Hasek spoiled me, but I remember him taking teams much less talented than the Islanders to the Cup Finals and he only returned the last first round pick and Kozlov, much less than this package.
Sorokin has a great save % but is only 15-15-4 which means he lost 19 of his 34 decisions. <strong>update 20 of his 35 decisions</strong>
Does any one think he will do as well with the Sabres with Bryson, Lyubushkin and Jokiharju playing in front of him?

Everyone seems to wants to jump start the team to the playoffs, patience seems to be working quite well and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 12-5-1 so far this year (let's wait for Levi maybe) seems to play well enough to win.

<strong>Do your best to convince me, but I quickly pass on this if that is the price.</strong>

EDIT:
Buffalo needs more consistency.
They lost 5 of their last 8 and suffered an 8 game losing streak in November.</div></div>

All I will say is that if we are going to use premium pieces to acquire anyone, I would only do it for an elite goaltender, which Sorokin is. He would propel us from being a fringe wild card team to being a playoff team. Having Sorokin and UPL split starts wouldn't hurt and Levi should be 3 or 4 years away from the NHL if we are wise with him.