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Forum:
Armchair-GM
9 hours ago
Thread:
End the Drought
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Buffalove</b></div><div>Meh
Trying to improve our roster is a good thing
Being dismissive & acting like you’re better than others is not</div></div>
I 100% agree with you, please hand me my Oscar for best actor
Forum:
Armchair-GM
9 hours ago
Thread:
Push for the playoffs
How is this year's Patrick Kane worth that package? Also Victor Olofsson already has 23 goals, he's gonna get way more than 25 goals like you say in the trade description... I'd be shocked if Kane gets more than a protected 1st and prospect
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Yesterday at 5:41 p.m.
Thread:
End the Drought
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Buffalove</b></div><div>Maybe that is their plan
Doesn’t mean it’s a good one</div></div>
Its a far better thought out plan than whatever causal fans think of on this website I can promise you that
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Yesterday at 5:38 p.m.
Thread:
Sabres Future
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sleeparc</b></div><div>Bloom is not a good prospect. so this is basically Ostlund and a 1st for Timo. It isn't enough and is easily beaten.</div></div>
Bloom is a very solid prospect. Scouts love him, he plays the game the right way. That will translate to pro success. Maybe he's not the kind of prospect you want back for Meier, but to call him "not good" is just an uneducated take.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sat. at 1:21 a.m.
Thread:
Possible
These SJS trade posts are getting more and more ridiculous. We have a franchise D man in Dahlin, who is better than Karlsson btw and at the ripe old age of 22. We also have OP, who we hope will be another elite defenseman. No reason to break the bank for an older player on a crazy AAV contract who has an injury history. Stay the course, keep our guys and watch us have success
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Armchair-GM
Thu. at 2:40 p.m.
Thread:
Sabres
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dannibalcorpse</b></div><div>I don't hate the Sorokin deal if the Isles are going full-rebuild (lol like Lou would ever) but I'd want Levi's signature on an ELC before I pulled the trigger. Don't care if he finishes his time at Northeastern, but if the idea is swapping the goalie of the present for the goalie of the future, I'd want some reassurance that he'll actually be around for that.</div></div>
You cannot sign a college player and have them continue to play in college, if he signed, he would be pulled from the NCAA which he obviously wouldn't want. That's the risk of college players.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 2:38 p.m.
Thread:
Kane
Pass on the TBL trade and they would not do that, nor would Paul waive. Sign a much better RHD than Klingberg to pair with Power and also acquire a much better LHD than Clague for the 3rd pairing
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 2:37 p.m.
Thread:
Buyer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Buffalove</b></div><div>You’re never gonna get me to agree on the usage of the word “elite” to upgrade the LD3 spot
It’s total over-exaggerating bc the LD3 doesn’t play that big of a role
Just bc it’s an improvement, doesn’t mean it’s an “elite” one
Dial it back pal
*unless we got Chychrun & played him there (For example)
Then it would be an “elite” add
1- bc Chychrun is so good (Hague isn’t as good, not even close)
2- Chychrun is so good, that if put in the LD3 role, that role would increase dramatically & he’d be playing 25+ minutes a night- not 15min</div></div>
Don't get too caught up in the use of one word, my point is Hague would be a welcome addition and would make our team better.
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Armchair-GM
Thu. 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 & 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 & 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
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Armchair-GM
Thu. 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 & 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-GM
Thu. at 2:28 p.m.
Thread:
TIMO TIME
We aren't trading Jack Quinn
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 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-GM
Jan. 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-GM
Jan. 25 at 3:47 p.m.
Thread:
Crystal Ball
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>earl08</b></div><div>I like Toews but he'll be 29 to start his new deal. I bet the Avs prefer Byram to blow up so they let Toews walk. Re-signing him looks like Pietrangelo which is not ideal.</div></div>
He will be an elite player until he's well into his 30s, his skating and IQ ensure that. The Avs D core is much thinner without him, and deep strong D-cores are what ultimately make teams have deep and successful playoff runs.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 25 at 3:45 p.m.
Thread:
End the Drought
Horvat would be our 3rd line center, that's a lot of money to pay for that role.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 25 at 3:44 p.m.
Thread:
Relev
Edmundson not worth half of that. I'd rather deal Mitts and keep Olofsson
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 25 at 2:03 p.m.
Thread:
My Meier package take it or leave it
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Yeah, I think Connor Murphy is just worth more to us than he will be to another team, and retaining for 3 years isnt realistic, so we will probably just end up keeping him and are better off trading McCabe</div></div>
There is no retention on Murphy... I retained on Hinostroza so that Chicago can flip him for more value
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 25 at 2:02 p.m.
Thread:
Can this team make the playoffs
If you keep the team and the lines exactly the same as how Granato makes them, then yes we really can make the playoffs. No need to make any major trades.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Thread:
Crystal Ball
Imo trade Girard for a better option than Wennberg at center, that opens up 8.5 mil (5 mil of Girard, 3.5 of Wennberg) use most if not all of that money to resign Toews
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 25 at 1:59 p.m.
Thread:
Buyer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Buffalove</b></div><div>I don’t think adding a 3rd pair defenseman could ever be called “elite”</div></div>
Ya but that's exactly what we need to upgrade. Our 3rd pair LHD and our 2nd pair RHD. So addressing one of those is an elite add because we actually introduce a good player into a position of need. If you watch Hague play, there is more potential in him then he has shown in Vegas
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 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.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 24 at 2:07 p.m.
Thread:
Buyer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Buffalove</b></div><div>Lol, that’s quite the use for the word “elite”</div></div>
You don't think Hague would be an elite add? He's got more room to grow and would be as good as a 3rd pairing D-man that you can find in the NHL
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 24 at 2:06 p.m.
Thread:
Wildcard to cup hopeful
Clearly you are a Wings fan. 0 chance we trade Cozens for Larkin 1 for 1, as Cozens is as good as Larkin now and isn't a UFA. Furthermore, adding Peterka, Kulich, and all those picks for other pieces we have no need for just doesn't make sense. Also the gall to have Larkin as #1 C over Tage Thompson is additionally hilarious
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 23 at 6:57 p.m.
Thread:
Buffalo Needs a goalie
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Juiceman</b></div><div>No point in arguing if the only stat you use is save percentage which is basically a team stat. If doesn't account for quality of shots. You could have a goalie save every shot from the redline and have a perfect save percentage but that doesn't mean they are elite</div></div>
Not arguing, simply stating my view. If you read what I said, you would see I value Demko as a good goalie regardless of what his save percentage is. As I also stated, I am not interested in trading that much for a goalie that imo is simply good, not great. Vancouver should not look to trade him. Instead they need to address their defense.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 23 at 6:52 p.m.
Thread:
Year of the Rabbit
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KrakenTheCode</b></div><div>Seattle definitely won't be trading Borgen back to Buffalo or anywhere else, he's seized his opportunity and become a key defenseman for the team. However I do understand how the Sabres would want a higher pick, and could bump it up if that's what was needed; maybe swapping Washington's 6th rounder with Colorado's 4th rounder, for example.</div></div>
I think that would be about market value. Glad Borgen has found a home, I loved him as a prospect and really hoped he would carve out a role in Buffalo but I'm very happy he's doing good things for the Kraken
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