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Skyraider112
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Forum:
Armchair-GM
Fri. at 12:11 p.m.
Thread:
Stuff
Hayton would be a good option for a swap with Krebs. I don't think we'd have to add a 2nd, maybe a lesser pick. But if the idea is to get a 3C I'd be okay with letting Kulich and Savoie vie for that spot
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 26 at 4:48 p.m.
Thread:
Out there
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>The problem isn't his offense, it's that he doesn't do any of the stuff you listed, but he gets all the credit for the work of whatever pair he's on. Like for some reason, its impossible for Sabres fans (not saying you just generalizing a sample on say twitter) to attribute defensive work to Power, because he doesnt hit. Or Dahlin, because he turns the puck over a lot. But in game, he's consistently torched for speed by the opposing teams top players. And his skill with the puck is unfortunately abysmal. I don't even mean offensively, like the puck skills you'd want a defensive d-man to have (stretch pass, d to d etc.) . Dahlin's expected goals against per 60 both last year and this year were noticeably better with Jokiharju than Samuelsson. Which doesn't say much other than it's pretty clear that the top pair will go as far as Dahlin takes it, regardless of the perceived reputation his partner has.
There are probably little things he does well but not enough to make up for everything else and not enough to warrant his cap hit. Smart teams are able to add defense only players pretty regularly at bargain prices through free agency or trade. Dedicating a long term contract to one never made any sense and if they can find someone who would take him off their hands, and send someone/thing helpful back, that would be very ideal.</div></div>
https://www.capfriendly.com/scouting-reports/report/mattias-samuelsson-70915
Idk who writes these scouting reports but I'm not the only one who sees his value.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 26 at 4:44 p.m.
Thread:
Hello
I recall seeing you post many times that Kulich shouldn't be in the minors for another season, yet here he isn't on the NHL roster... What would be the plan with him? You think he's going to be pleased with the organization that keeps his scoring and talent out of the big league for yet another year?
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 26 at 4:40 p.m.
Thread:
They needed a coach like St-Louis
Why would we be giving up more for Chychrun with 1 year left than Ottawa gave up when he still had 2 years left
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 26 at 4:34 p.m.
Thread:
Change Up
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CD282</b></div><div>That's a no from Edmonton. They're in their window now, they aren't trading a valuable young player for a prospect who may one day bring equal value to their roster. And then adding Akey on top of that is plain insulting.</div></div>
Savoie would instantly be a top 6 forward in Edmonton next season and playing alonside either McDavid or Drai would put up 50+ points in his rookie season quite easily. Much higher ceiling than McLeod offensively. Akey is an okay prospect, he's not proven to be anything more than a B- at this point
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 22 at 8:02 p.m.
Thread:
Alex Tuch
Tuch isnt available and thats about 1/2 of his value
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 18 at 3:59 p.m.
Thread:
Change Up
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>ayo this is darker than anything I would've posted lol what happened.</div></div>
Nothing just trying out some ideas I thought of. Thanks for the mental health check but I'm okay
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 18 at 3:58 p.m.
Thread:
2C Solution
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Killing time on the toilet, Lol
And frankly, there’s a TON of stuff in this site that just has no chance of happening in real life
Obviously MANY don’t see that for some reason, even though much of it (like Mitts for Byram) can’t reasonably happen</div></div>
Yes but it is a fantasy website, people can post the most ridiculous trades they want. Sometimes the best thing to do is not give it any attention at all (aka don't even justify it with a comment). Just my personal view
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 18 at 3:56 p.m.
Thread:
Out there
The organization loves Samuelsson and rightfully so. Many Sabres fans on this site seem not to like him and try either trading him for scraps or having him play 3rd pairing instead of top 4. He's a legit shutdown D-man with size, physicality, and great skating ability. Invaluable to the Sabres team. He didn't play amazing this season but that doesn't mean he still isn't a key part of the future moving forward. Heck Dylan Cozens has had a down year but he's still key. Samuelsson isn't on the team for offense, I could care less if he only puts up 5 points in 82 games. He's there to block shots, shutdown the other teams' offensive dynamos, and be a great leader on and off the ice.
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 16 at 6:04 p.m.
Thread:
2C Solution
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Except it’s NOT a solution bc there is ZERO CHANCE that it happens
1- Sabres aren’t trading Mitts
2- Byram is a LEFTY- we need a RIGHTY
3- Mitts won’t even fit under the Avs Cap moving forward w his new contract anyways
This trade idea has been shot down on this site LITERALLY about 50xs (AT LEAST)
It’s ok to actually THINK before u post, just so ya know
Sorry to be harsh, but the trade works for NEITHER SIDE and is just absurd</div></div>
Its okay not to have to comment on every post you disagree with too...
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 16 at 5:11 p.m.
Thread:
Lottery Up To 2
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pocke</b></div><div>It's just the caliber of prospect he is. He was drafted 6OA, had an absolutely outstanding D+1 and has had flashes of an insane ceiling in the NHL in his D+2.
His defensive numbers on CBJ are good and his scoring output is similar to Power's with 0.92 points/60 against Power's 1.01 Points/60.
Here are some hand-tracked metrics that are important for defensemen. First, both are already excellent puck movers.
<img class="for_img" src="https://i.imgur.com/Fw591l7.png" alt="Fw591l7.png">
Second, Jiricek is a fantastic neutral zone defenseman whereas Power is more absorb focused.
<img class="for_img" src="https://i.imgur.com/c7hjEOo.png" alt="c7hjEOo.png">
In terms of HockeyViz's predictive analytics, they both grade out quite similarly.
<img class="for_img" src="https://i.imgur.com/ZZo3o4M.png" alt="ZZo3o4M.png">
<img class="for_img" src="https://i.imgur.com/u4EQ2zw.png" alt="u4EQ2zw.png"></div></div>
Interesting charts and I see what point you are making. However I'll just point out something you already know. Jiricek has 40 career NHL games under his belt with an average TOI of 15:07. Power has 138 career games with an average TOI of 23:12. That's a significant difference in sample size and playing time. I'm not disagreeing that Jiricek is a very valuable prospect or that his ceiling isn't high. But to suggest that it would cost Cozens or Power is what I disagreed with.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>squashmaple</b></div><div>You cannot possibly be this dumb, but I guess your username does imply that numbers and charts scare you. SkyRaider claimed that Jiricek wasn’t worth anything and pocke very clearly demonstrated that that was incorrect because the numbers show he is comparable to Power despite Power being a lofty first overall and Jiricek being clearly much less than that (even though weirdly your whole fanbase on this website is desperate to acquire him). Power is just older and came into a team with no one ahead of him at his position since he and Dahlin can both play both sides.</div></div>
You can read my above comment if you'd like to know what I was actually saying ☺
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 15 at 4:09 p.m.
Thread:
Lottery Up To 2
Makes no sense to trade for and sign Hanifin, trade for Jiricek and Borgen and also draft Levshunov. You'd have too many top 4 D men and not enough ice-time nor cap to pay them. We don't need or want Hanifin and Jiricek won't be moved. Borgen would be a great add but would cost more than Krebs and a 3rd imo
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pocke</b></div><div>Make his mark by getting fired after one trade maybe?
Jiricek isn't getting moved. If he was, you're looking at Cozens, Power or Benson+</div></div>
That's ridiculous. Man hasn't done anything in the NHL he's not worth that much lol. But agree Columbus shouldn't move him
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 15 at 4:01 p.m.
Thread:
MN chases playoff spot
Ya not interested in moving Mittelstadt but let's just say his value to make it worth moving him would have to be for a top 4 RHD in the 22-30 age range with term. Otherwise it doesn't make sense
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 12 at 3:14 p.m.
Thread:
j-jp
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Subbanator7667</b></div><div>Come on man, he's a good player but he's not a ppg player and may never be. Wouldn't get our 2024 1st by itself</div></div>
Just goes to show he won't be traded. That would be the ask I'd make if I'm Sabres GM looking to trade him to Montreal. If the answer is no, I'll keep the top 6 forward we have who can easily project to be a perennial 30 goal player
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 12 at 3:12 p.m.
Thread:
Serious changes
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>Roy and Demelo aren't signing with the Sabres. Not after all this.
Tanev isn't coming here either. Borgen and Walker are fringe guys. Those are fine targets, but they dont move the needle. Same story as going after guys like clifton. They end up being asked too much of them. They need another top 5 pick in 25</div></div>
Walker is a steady player who proves his mettle in his own zone. He can easily play 15-18 mins a night on our 2nd pair. Borgen is great. Have you watched him play at all? He's big, a very good skater, physical when he needs to be, and is a very effective puck mover. He'd also easily slot in the 2nd pair.
Forum:
Fauteuil - DG
Feb. 12 at 3:09 p.m.
Thread:
Jiri Kulich
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>habslife</b></div><div>Ok I told myself that Buffalo needed a defense and Montreal needed a scorer.
Rainbacher? But you would have to give Kulich +....?
DSL for my English lol</div></div>
No interest in moving Kulich AT ALL. And no we would not be adding to get Reinbacher imo
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 12 at 3:07 p.m.
Thread:
Serious changes
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>Look you and I have totally different outlooks on the team but you are definitely smart enough to recognize the trade route is basically closed to them. Anyone worth a damn in this league has no trade protection. And most of free agency is a terrible way to spend your money. See all of Kevyn Adams' free agent signings.
Even if you have a far more positive outlook on this team than I do, there's no denying their best (or i guess surest?) shot at being anywhere close to good is to keep drafting and waiting.</div></div>
Yes keep drafting players I agree with that. However to say there aren't good players available that can help our team improve immediately and that wouldn't be rentals either is far from true. There are also some UFA options that wouldn't be bad ideas.
Trade targets: Borgen, Walker, C. Tanev, Jiricek (very unrealistic) those would all help us on the D side. Lots of options to improve our forward group in the bottom 6 too. Goaltending I admit there are few options for trade
UFA signings like Matt Roy or Dylan Demelo would be wise adds and players that shouldn't cost an arm and a leg towards the cap
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 12 at 2:58 p.m.
Thread:
next year perhaps
These trades all favour Buffalo. No shot Seattle makes that trade, Borgen is miles better than Jokiharju. Iafallo is worth much more than that as well. I could go on but will abstain
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 12 at 2:54 p.m.
Thread:
j-jp
That's a funny trade. Real value would be Guhle and your 2024 1st
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 12 at 2:53 p.m.
Thread:
Jenner
That is an awful trade. Jenner is a good target but not at that price
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 12 at 2:49 p.m.
Thread:
Serious changes
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CD282</b></div><div>How much for Alex Tuch?</div></div>
Not available but his value is equivalent to 3 1sts I'd guess
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Fail4Nail</b></div><div>I think Andersson is good, but I think you can get a better RH dman if you're offering that much.</div></div>
Like whom? Andersson is a beast he's exactly what we could use in the top 4
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>The value here is probably close on all of it but like none of those guys are getting moved for a combo of NTC and team timeline (Andersson is probably Calgary’s next captain)
The Sabres need to stockpile some picks and start adding some high upside d-men, like buium or parekh. The trade route isn’t viable for them and free agency seldom bears fruit</div></div>
Plenty of targets that meet our needs that don't have NTC. Agree we need to draft high level D men but that doesn't help the team for many years and we need to be improving the NHL roster right now.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KrakBirds23</b></div><div>There's not really much incentive for Seattle to trade players with term for players in contract years. The pieces could have more potential but overall trade looks really lopsided in Buffalo's favor.</div></div>
Gourde, Tanev, and Borgen are both UFAs after 2024-2025 they don't have term. All three players I traded to them are younger, team controlled (RFAs), and have higher ceilings. No way Seattle would decline that lol
Forum:
Fauteuil - DG
Feb. 12 at 2:44 p.m.
Thread:
Jiri Kulich
Jiri Kulich isn't being moved. The organization loves him and he's been incredible playing the way he has as an 18 and 19 year old in the AHL. Mailloux is all yours we don't want or need him
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 8 at 11:56 a.m.
Thread:
Modest Moves
Kulich is too talented to be wasted on the 4th line, same with Rosen being a scratch. Zadorov isn't going to help our D-core. Johnson has to be playing and I hope Clifton is the scratch. Your easy solution is to trade a combination of Savoie, Rosen, Krebs to get a legit top 4 RHD to help solve both the forward logjam and the awful D core situation
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 8 at 11:53 a.m.
Thread:
am i way off
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Trevor31lv</b></div><div>Idk the exact comment you're referring to, but I'd assume whoever said that was talking about something "of value" <strong>To Columbus</strong>, which is still off cause good players, but if you're offering an LD and W, the only 2 places on the roster Columbus really doesn't need, obviously you're gonna get told something along those lines.</div></div>
Savoie and Ostlund are both centers...
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 5 at 6:17 p.m.
Thread:
am i way off
I was told by Jackets fans I'd have to give up something of value when I proposed Savoie AND Ostlund for Jiricek. So yes you will be told you are way off.
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