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Skyraider112
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Forum:
Armchair-GM
21 hours ago
Thread:
Wild Trade Candidates for 2022-23
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kado777</b></div><div>My only issue with waiting on Addison or Faber is that could result in dumba leaving in FA if you wait too long. i think Faber is sound enough defensively that he is probably a safe bet to be at worst a low end 3rd line rd. I also think with how deep the Wild are at D prospect, they could get away with one of the LD prospects and playing Goligoski or Kulikov on the right side if it comes down to it. I think its easier for them to make something work than it would be to try to milk it out for too long, but I understand your thought on it.</div></div>
Addison should get his shot this year, personally I think he will be very similar to Tyson Barrie in that he will be a PP QB who skates well but isn't the guy you rely on defensively
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Armchair-GM
21 hours ago
Thread:
Puljujarvi
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CD282</b></div><div>Read post #11.</div></div>
You forgot the most important and telling stat. Jesse ranks 1st among all NHL players in biggest smile.
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Armchair-GM
21 hours ago
Thread:
Prospect Pyramid pre-draft
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rob32sjsharks</b></div><div>I think Jack is really your only tier 1 and Owen & Peterka are tier 2+.
I get the arguement but the Tier 1 on the pyramid is usually reserved for only the elite special talents, like a Marner, or Crosby. or McDavid type. no even wright would make the tier 1 in this draft class.</div></div>
In the context of our franchise and the potential of each of those players, I would consider them all to be elite prospects. I would agree with you that Quinn is the best of the three but Peterka really impressed during the AHL playoffs so I have him 1st.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Shibbal18</b></div><div>Brett Murray has already seen NHL time lol.</div></div>
Shoot ya thanks for pointing that out, I made this a AGM a long time ago before he played this past season. No longer eligible for this pyramid due to the under 14 games requirement.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sabres923</b></div><div>Peterka overall is a better player than Quinn. Power is definitely a tier one prospect.</div></div>
Agreed. And Peterka showed up big during playoffs while Quinn struggled. They are both very very good prospects, little separates them imo. I'm not as high on Power as most, but yes he deserves to be in the 1st tier here absolutely.
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Armchair-GM
21 hours ago
Thread:
Buffalo Sabres 2022-23
Savoie is not NHL ready imo but would be a great selection by our team. Murray is not worth a 5th, we could do a AHL player swap. No point in trading him though. Theo would start with Mitts and 9th OA, we would still have to add
Forum:
Armchair-GM
21 hours ago
Thread:
Sabres
What would your plan for Peterka be? Would you want him another full-year in Rochester or are you thinking he's a 1st call up that likely sticks around in the NHL for the remainder of the season?
Forum:
Armchair-GM
21 hours ago
Thread:
Big RFAs
Will Butcher, if he stays in the NHL, should not get more than league minimum. Tampa can do much better for a 3rd pair LHD
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Yesterday at 3:07 p.m.
Thread:
Wild Trade Candidates for 2022-23
I wouldn't move Dumba until either Addison or Faber show they are legit. Jost would be someone the Oilers or Kraken would want imo, maybe even Montreal.
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Armchair-GM
Sat. at 6:03 p.m.
Thread:
Debrincat
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Shibbal18</b></div><div>I hope Quinn works out. Debrincat is already there</div></div>
Agreed. I like Quinn's overall game more than DeBrincat's. I also like his size advantage. Plus developing Quinn costs our franchise nothing, but paying hefty for DeBrincat does and then you have to pay him 8-9 mil on his next deal to boot
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Armchair-GM
Sat. at 2:53 p.m.
Thread:
Oettinger
I highly doubt Oettinger would sign a 7x6. The way he played I expect him to bridge for 2-3 years and then cash in big on his next deal. That would maximize his earnings. His bridge could probably be 5-6 mil for 3 years. If he plays the way he did all year, then he's worth around 8 mil. Also Texas doesn't have state tax so there is another hit against the possibility of him signing in Edmonton
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Armchair-GM
Sat. at 2:50 p.m.
Thread:
My off-season
Hague could be had for a 2nd or just offersheeted for a 2nd. Whitecloud not going to be available
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sat. at 2:49 p.m.
Thread:
Debrincat
Jack Quinn is looking like he could shape up to be a player with a similar ceiling to DeBrincat, so I will definitely pass on trading him. 9th OA, Mittelstadt, Portillo/Johnson, and a 2nd in 2023 is the most I would offer, but Chicago probably says nah
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Armchair-GM
Sat. at 2:45 p.m.
Thread:
Solid Roster
Puljujarvi has done nothing to warrant being worth a 1st round pick. 2nd round pick is fair. The guy seems to think he deserves more ice-time and opportunities when he doesn't show any proof of that on the ice. A player who wants to leave a team with McDavid and Drai must truly be an egotistic guy. AKA not a guy we want on the team
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Armchair-GM
Thu. at 10:26 p.m.
Thread:
Canes for the Cup Gaudreau edition
If Bear is the best we can do for RHD then I'd make that offer
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 10:25 p.m.
Thread:
Puljujarvi
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CD282</b></div><div>Nope, not even close. He was top-5 this year in on-ice impact.</div></div>
Provide some support to this claim and I can believe it. He's got good metrics away from the puck, but in truth he struggles to find the back of the net. Hard to justify paying a premium on a guy like that
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 10:23 p.m.
Thread:
Tampa would you do this
Well pairing Power with Subban would certainly ensure too would be bad at defensive hockey...
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 3:04 p.m.
Thread:
Sabres
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Shibbal18</b></div><div>Not even Levi thinks he's immediately stepping into the starting role in the NHL, which is why hes staying at college to work under his goaltending coach there for another year. Levi is maybe 3 years away from an NHL debut let alone starting gig, this ensures he has a mentor there for him when he does get there. Or Levi blows everyone away and the Sabres end up like Florida, or just dump Gibson. I highly doubt Gibson would have any effect on Levi's decision to sign. Maroon has 150 playoff games, 97 in the last 4 years, the Sabres really can benefit from a guy like that. Drury was that when he first stepped in the locker room in '03</div></div>
No but Gibson is under contract for 5 more seasons. College players tend not to sign with their NHL team due to reasons like a jammed pipeline. They want to make sure there will be a spot for them on the team when they are ready, and I think Levi will play 1 more college season and 1 year in Rochester before he gets a good opportunity in the NHL. Not saying that's the right play, as I always think more development time for a goalie is best, but I do think that could happen with Levi. That said, if Levi is debating about signing in Buffalo or not, his decision will be practically made for him if Gibson is on our team and a guy like UPL or Portillo stick around too. You can only have 2 goalies in the NHL, and a guy like Levi projects to be a starter (which is what Gibson is). I guess I'm just saying it may not be wise to acquire a starting goalie with term for the future well-being of our team. Levi and Portillo are both guys I really want to sign with Buffalo so we can at least see what they can become. One or both of those guys will get traded or walk to FA if we go out and get a undisputed starting goaltender with more than 2 years of term imo.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 2:58 p.m.
Thread:
Sabres
Would you plan on having UPL play another full year in Rochester and then have him on the team in 23-24? Or do you not think UPL will be a quality NHL goalie?
If Donnie divides up the ice-time pretty evenly again then I like the idea of Mitts with Z and Okie.
Your thoughts on the Anderson contract?
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 27 at 2:12 p.m.
Thread:
Sandpaper
Carlo would be a great add for Vancouver. If I were you I'd play JBD over Myers all day, let Myers sit in the press box
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 27 at 2:11 p.m.
Thread:
Sabres
That's a fair Gibson trade imo but you just guaranteed that Levi will not sign with us by acquiring a starting goalie with term.
Why would you dump Mittelstadt for a 2024 2nd and Maroon, who absolutely will not waive to leave Tampa under any circumstance?
Forum:
Mock-Draft
Jun. 24 at 2:46 p.m.
Thread:
The True Final Rankings (3 rounds!!!!)
Personally I think you are snoozing on Bichsel
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 24 at 2:45 p.m.
Thread:
last one prob not
I'm sorry why would Colorado move Toews (who is on an insanely good contract) for Olofsson (who will get a 1 year arb deal then be UFA), a good prospect, a depth D man, and 2 2nds? They might consider Toews for Peterka but ask yourself if that's really worth it for a team who already has Dahlin and Power on the back end
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ihopeigetit</b></div><div>Who do you want? Eller is OK at face-offs and was part of a winning culture for a while. Played big minutes in their playoff run</div></div>
Career 49% faceoff is not ok at all, that's bad. Eller is a solid player, probably costs a 4th to acquire.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 22 at 3:19 p.m.
Thread:
Unexpected trade
If they want to strengthen their team in those areas they would probably ask for Roy and Kempe
Forum:
Mock-Draft
Jun. 22 at 3:18 p.m.
Thread:
2 Round Ranking
Don't think the Sabres would take Hamara with their 2nd especially if guys like Mesar, Goyette, Hughes, and Miro are there still
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 22 at 3:15 p.m.
Thread:
Defense Wins Championships
Don't know which is worse, thinking Jake would sign that offersheet and that Dallas wouldn't match or to have him playing second fiddle to Blackwood
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 18 at 11:18 p.m.
Thread:
Brock to Buffalo
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>gretzkyghosts</b></div><div>What are the odds of getting a player better than Brock or as good as with the 16th OA?
Since: "Additional Details: BUF given permission to negotiate a Boeser extension before the trade" Buffalo would know the terms before making the trade.
Brock would take Hinostroza's spot, that my friends is a HUGE upgrade.
The Sabres would start to resemble a playoff team with Tuch, Boeser, Quinn and Okposo on RW with Skinner, Olofsson, Asplund and Girgensons on LW.
I would make this trade and wait for the season to start as based on historic drafts there is less than 1 out of 3 chance of getting a good player with the 16th OA pick.
2000 Marcel Hossa
2001 <strong>R.J. Umberger</strong>
2002 Jakub Klepis
2003 Steve Bernier
2004 Petteri Nokelainen
2005 Alex Bourret
2006 Ty Wishart
2007 Colton Gillies
2008 Joe Colborne
2009 <strong>Nick Leddy</strong>
2010 <strong>Vladimir Tarasenko</strong>
2011 Joel Armia
2012 <strong>Tom Wilson</strong>
2013 Nikita Zadorov
2014 Sonny Milano
2015 <strong>Mathew Barzal</strong>
2016 <strong><strong>Jakob Chychrun</strong></strong>
2017 Juuso Valimaki
2018 Liam Foudy</div></div>
Sure but how many good players have been picked in the last 20 years with any 1st round pick from 16-onwards. Because you have a chance to draft any player remaining on the board with 16th OA. Like I said, fair trade but only if Boeser can stay healthy and I say thats more unlikely than us getting a good player at 16th OA
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