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Tjm220
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Forum:
Armchair-GM
6 hours ago
Thread:
Huge Flames Trade
Both deals don’t make sense for Buffalo, unless extensions are being signed. Don’t pay anyone to take Bryson or Jost, just waive them if you want them gone and no one will pay for them.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Tue. at 1:53 p.m.
Thread:
needing a boost
You could put a gun to Kevyn Adams’s head tell him that if he doesn’t make this trade you shoot, and he’d still say “pull the trigger, ****.”
Forum:
Trade Machine Proposals
Sun. at 3:24 a.m.
Thread:
Veteran
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingofRnR</b></div><div>That’s not correct at all. BUF has $23.2 million in available Cap Space to fill 6-7 spots next season with those extensions
It’s a moot point though, cause Coleman isn’t going to BUF, especially for Girgensons</div></div>
Not sure what you mean by the Girgensons comment, you can’t trade a UFA. But if Coleman has a modified no trade clause, he probably wouldn’t want to come to Buffalo to end his career. I’m going to agree with one of the above posters, a player like Pageau would be more like what Buffalo really needs. That’s not saying a player like Coleman would not be useful, but they have other options there.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sat. at 3:02 p.m.
Thread:
Next Season
If Buffalo is interested in trading Mittelstadt, either because they can’t afford what he’s worth after this year, or because they have another need they would rather fill, I don’t necessarily see anything fitting that description in Chicago. If he produces another 50 to 60 points season, I would think other teams will be interested in him too.
What Buffalo desperately needs is a solid, defensive Center who wins face offs, can kill penalties and probably still put up around 40 or 50 points would be nice. I would think every team needs a guy like that, and if you have one, he’s probably not available. But if they can bring in a player around the same age as the rest of their core, that can fill that role, they also have plenty of assets that otherwise won’t make this roster they can give to get that player.
Forum:
Trade Machine Proposals
Sat. at 2:27 p.m.
Thread:
Veteran
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingofRnR</b></div><div>Is that some sort of attempt at an insult!? lol You don't think I know how to do basic math!? I guess the Finance Degree I have holding up my Cable Box is as useless as I found it to be, I mean it is good at holding up the Cable Box for my Garage TV lol
Never seen Coleman play on the 4th line, ever... And Points Per Game is a FAR better stat than Points Per Season, which is why I use the former PPG. Too many posters on here care about Points only and don't seem to realize there is much more to the game of hockey than who has the nicest looking stats. Furthermore, most posters here don't take in to consideration the minutes, opportunities, line mates and/or the role a player plays when evaluating them, especially those who only care about points.
BUF can certainly go ahead and continue using Greenway, Girgensons and Okposo at 40-50% of Coleman's Cap Hit. They're definitely Cheaper, but also substantially lesser players...
I mean when was the last time Greenway (Physical/Gritty) put up 40 Points in a Season!? He seems to be hated in BUF right now. And How bout Girgensens (Defensive/PK Specialist)!? Has he even ever put up over 20 Points in a Season!?? Remember when Okposo (Offensive) was making $6mil/yr and wasn't producing any more offence than Coleman even though he was given Top-6 Minutes & Linemates and Power Play Time!??? Yes, that was just last season on a contract he was given between the ages of 27-34, which is $1.1mil/yr = 22.4% more than Coleman's Cap Hit, who's contract expires at the same age....
Observation: It literally takes 3 Players at a combined $8mil/yr to match what Coleman does by himself alone and better in every facet (other than Fighting, I'll give that to Greenway) than each of them too. He literally does it all, he's Physical, Gritty, Defensively Reliable and can both Score Goals AND Contribute Offensively. Seriously who opens up more Spots on the lineup and would you rather have:
Greenway $3mil/yr producing 2G+4A=6PTS/19GP
Girgensons $2.5mil/yr producing 2G+0A=2PTS/20GP
Okposo 2.5mil/yr producing 1G+3A=4PTS/20GP
Combined $8mil/yr producing 5G+8A=13PTS/20GP
OR
Coleman $4.9mil/yr producing 6G+5A=11PTS/20GP
How about this, when was the last time any of those 3 Players took BUF to the Playoffs or between the 3 Won the Stanley Cup!? Coleman's done it TWICE. Do you know how much Experience and Leadership he brings to an organization just based on that achievement alone!? Heck, TBL might have won it again in 2022 had Coleman still been on the Team.
Hopefully I've made my point here, but if you missed it, you don't seem to get how Effective and Valuable Blake Coleman is and that he's worth every penny he's paid as a 2nd/3rd Line Defensive/PK Specialist</div></div>
Buffalo is overpaying its fourth line, I don’t think there’s much of an argument against that. I don’t know why they gave Okposo so much money this year, but I think Girgensons got that deal as a reward for staying with the team as long as he has. I’m pretty sure they spent that much on them because they aren’t spending to the cap anyway. I don’t see either of them necessarily on the team next year. Maybe you haven’t looked at the long-term projection, but Buffalo spent all of their money on Dahlin and Power’s new contracts. Both of them are getting $7 million more each next year than they are this year. That’s why you can’t spend almost $5 million on 1 3rd line player.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Sat. at 12:27 a.m.
Thread:
Are they Available
Columbus loves Boone Jenner, and he’s on a very team friendly contract. There isn’t another team in the league that wouldn’t want to get him if they could. But that trade would be exceptionally costly for both reasons. I don’t know if Pittsburgh has a top prospect Columbus would want in addition to at least one first round pick to make that happen.
Forum:
Trade Machine Proposals
Sat. at 12:25 a.m.
Thread:
Veteran
I like Coleman, but without some contract retention that’s just too much money for a third line winger. Buffalo has a ton of Young talent they would like to put into the lineup in the next couple years, and they need roster spots to do it. If that deal were half retained, which would basically defeat the purpose of trading him, then it would be worth it.
Forum:
Mock-Draft
Sat. at 12:21 a.m.
Thread:
my NHL24 ratings for the 2023 draft so far
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mokumboi</b></div><div>Heh. Your downgrading of all the Blues picks = hilarious. In what world is Dvorsky below Wood, Bonk, Cowan, ASP and Edstrom, and level with Gulyayev, Nadeau and Sale? Or the world where Benson is above Michkov?</div></div>
Mitchkov is stuck in Russia for the next couple years. Benson is already contributing to an NHL roster. By the time he comes over from Russia, Benson could already be an established top six winger for the Sabres.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Fri. at 9:00 p.m.
Thread:
GoSabres
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sabres89</b></div><div>If the Oilers need help in net, they won't be getting it from us</div></div>
They are looking at goaltenders for Montreal. I don’t see any good reason why Eric Comrie would be any less interesting to them than any of the options Montreal has. He’s not playing better or even as well as Allen, but he would cost a lot less.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Fri. at 5:37 a.m.
Thread:
Serious McDavid Offer
The unfortunate reality is that McDavid, even for the greatest player in the world, has become an albatross contract that prohibits any team from actually being competitive with him. How do you spend what will be $14 million in a couple years on one player and build a competitive roster around them? Edmonton has a great player in Draisaitl making less than he probably deserves, but only for a little while. But one bad contract in Darnell Nurse, and they’ve spent almost half their cap on three players.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Fri. at 5:28 a.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>His leadership - over these past few years especially - meant a lot in the room, and probably still does
Also, assuming he’s blocking a kid from coming up probably is t true- not like they’d bring Kulich up & put him on the checking line in Okposo’s role
I’m 100% fine that we brought him back for another season
It was the right thing to do
He’s probably done after this year though, as he’s certainly declined a bit</div></div>
I understand why they felt they needed to bring him back, but he’s not helping them out on the ice right now. Maybe he’s great in the locker room but he’s not producing much of anything on the ice, except a wasted slot on the powerplay.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Fri. at 5:18 a.m.
Thread:
total sale 7
Right now, Peterka alone might be worth more than Hanifin. Even if he isn’t, buffalo is not making that trade. They can’t afford to add another super expensive defenseman.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 10:58 p.m.
Thread:
Next year after missing the playoffs
The Sabres definitely don’t do that.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 10:56 p.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>We all knew Okposo’s time was coming to an end
But he did play well enough to earn another year
There’s a reason we (smartly) only gave him a 1 year deal though
And i get everyone is impatient
But don’t we still have the youngest team in the league?
These guys are still developing & this team is far from a finished product</div></div>
Okposo had a decent season last year but I felt it was time to let him go. I understand they wanted to bring him back so he can play his 1000th game, but I don’t think he should’ve kept the captaincy for this season. He should be in the press box now, only playing when there are injuries, or when somebody simply needs a game off. He’s just not contributing anymore. I understand nobody was thinking Zach Benson was going to make the team this year, that’s just found money. But I do think there are lots of other young players they probably wanted to give a chance and Okposo is taking a roster spot that one of those kids could be using.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 9:05 p.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>You know EXACTLY what i mean
When 1st round picks turn out to be bottom6 (or worse) contributors, that’s a “bust”
Point is that it’s not easy to draft the Tuchs, Tkachuks, etc of the NHL either
Acquiring them just isn’t easy</div></div>
Of course it’s not easy or everyone would have effective big guys. The Sabres did hit on Foligno, but they traded him away. You might say he’s merely a fourth liner, and generally his production says he is. However, he is also a key important player for them that wears a leadership letter and got a raise to stay in Minnesota this season, all despite his lack of production. That is still the kind of player the Sabres are missing. I’m glad you and I understand each other. It makes these conversations much more interesting. Of course I don’t see us getting much improvement until Coach Granato realizes that Kyle Okposo isn’t helping this team.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 23 at 8:55 a.m.
Thread:
Who says no
McLeod would be a great target for Buffalo, but you’re gonna have to give up a lot more than Olofsson to get him. Making this trade as is might be grounds for the Edmonton GM to get fired.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 23 at 8:53 a.m.
Thread:
For Funzies
Giving up Thompson to get McDavid would not be as fun as you think.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 23 at 8:50 a.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Sure, but that’s easier said than done
For every Alex Tuch that hits, there’s a dozen “Zack Kassian’s” who bust</div></div>
I wouldn’t say a 10+ year career is much of a bust really. You can say that Zemgus Girgensons is also a bust for his draft position too, but he’s also had a 10+ year career. He is still less of a bust than Mikhael Grigorenko. When you think about it, what makes a useful 4th liner? I know you want somebody who can play up, but you’re not always going to get that. You want an Anthony Mantha, but right now Washington doesn’t want Anthony Mantha.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 22 at 7:44 p.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Drafting those guys on one thing
Thinking we’d be able to pull off trades for more “Tuch” like players is a reach though
I’d like it, but it’s rare</div></div>
Alex Tuch was a valued prospect to most hockey fans when Minnesota gifted him to Vegas. But clearly they didn’t value him very much. Having that kind of foresight when it comes to a prospect that may be on the verge of making the jump is how the Sabres have to do that sort of thing.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 22 at 2:40 p.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>I really do get where you’re coming from
But 4th liners rarely move the needle</div></div>
Current fourth liners may be the most affordable, but that doesn’t mean they can’t target someone with more potential. I definitely think they should draft players with a more physical game to be on the safe side, because you never know who is going to make it, and who isn’t.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 22 at 12:32 a.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Sure, but ONLY if you’re getting physical players like Tuch
And no more guys like Greenway
It’s not just that players like Tuch are expensive to get,
it’s that teams just don’t trade them all that often
Idk what “physical” guys u want,
but most of the ones who seem like they could be available just aren’t very good</div></div>
Players like Tuch usually don’t get traded, because teams generally are lucky to get them in the first place. Another 30 goals scoring player who can throw hits will cost you a top prospect at the least, and a younger one who can produce will cost you a top prospect and possibly a top pick. Look at what Tampa paid for Tanner Jeannot. They basically gave up an entire draft to get him because he scored 20 goals once, and he hits people. There’s almost no way he’ll live up to that trade value.
While adding a game breaker who can play a physical style would be amazing, Tkachuk brothers don’t grow on trees. Realistically, adding a guy who can add even 10 goals for the season would be ideal, as long as they open up space for our smaller, more talented players. Specifically, if you don’t trade for him this season, Brandon Duhaime out of Minnesota would be a nice pick up in free agency next summer. Especially as a replacement for Girgensons, Okposo, or Jost. In terms of trade targets, I also like Connor Dewar as another option. I think it’s important to find someone who fits into the core age group of this team and can grow with them.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 21 at 1:00 a.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>I don’t really agree with you
First off, it’s hard to acquire guys who are physical that can actually play
If we can get more guys like Tuch, then great!
But they are hard to acquire
Usually u just gotta overpay for a guy like Greenway,
& that just doesn’t help much at all
Secondly,
u don’t necessarily have to be physical & throw hits to be tough to play against
I’d MUCH rather have a fast, skilled team who can pressure & forecheck & create turnovers
Those things help u win much more than what guys like Greenway bring to the table</div></div>
I understand how you feel. But I think of it like this: hockey isn’t like that classic Nintendo game blades of steel that I grew up on where all the players are the same size. It’s more like the older game just called ice hockey, with three different player types: huge, slow dudes with powerful slap shots that can knock any guy over, tiny super fast guys that can’t hit or shoot very hard, and average size players, with average speed and power. Too much of one type and you’ll get smoked, either physically or they’ll be faster than you and beat you to every puck. You need a good mix of all three types to be successful. Players like Tuch aren’t cheap to acquire, on that we are agreed. But if you don’t want all these tiny skill players to be pounded and injured by teams like Boston and Philly, you need guys who are willing to stand up to them and hit back. You can make the argument that Buffalo doesn’t even have room for all of these prospects to actually play in our system. Eventually, a couple guys are going to be the odd man out and need to be traded to where they will get an opportunity, and where the Sabres can get something they need in return. I would look to a team like Minnesota, that seems to have an abundance of physical players in their system, but not much in the way of skill. That sounds like a good match for that kind of trade.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 20 at 8:36 p.m.
Thread:
wiff
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Here’s what i think our number 1 “need” is :
PATIENCE
We have so much young talent ready to break into the NHL
Benson, Savoie, Kulich & Rosen at forward alone
But they don’t all come into the league as PPG players
Took Dahlin 5years to become a stud
Took Mittelstadt 6 years to start to show what he can really be
We really have to give our young talent the time they need to develop
Levi might be a #1 franchise type goalie,
but he also might not
We gotta give him the time & development path to find out
And not just him & Krebs, but the rest of our young talent as well
We are the youngest team in the league i think,
and we aren’t gonna grow up overnight
Fans might be out of patience & want rash trades now
But our ownership saw that type plan fail miserably with the Eichel/Reinhart core
And i just don’t think we’re gonna be willing to risk making the same mistakes all over again</div></div>
You’re definitely onto something with most of this. If I would say the Sabres need anything, it’s they simply do not have enough size and grit in the forward lineup. Outside of Greenway and Tuch, there is no one who plays with any physicality that will be here next year. I’d have to think they’ll need to be willing to trade some of the smaller prospects they have for a couple wingers who play a tougher game, to at least protect the rest of the talent. Outside of Olivier-Nadeau as far as I know, they just don’t have any prospects in the system who can play a more physical game. The Sabres already have a ton of skill in the pipeline, but nobody willing to throw hits to protect them.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 18 at 5:46 p.m.
Thread:
Deadline
Buffalo has no reason to have any interest in those players, never mind giving up Krebs or Jokiharju.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 11 at 5:41 p.m.
Thread:
Retooling
Adding an offensive defenseman is not going to fix Buffalo’s PowerPlay issues. Thinking that’s what they need is absolutely asinine right now. I think their biggest problem is a lack of size among the forwards. They are physically being pushed around by bigger teams, like Philly in Minnesota, even though they beat Minnesota last night. All of their physicality can be summed up with Greenway Girgensons, Jost, and Okposo, and that is simply not enough. Especially if Alex Tuch is out of the lineup for more than a game or two it is felt throughout the lineup. Arguably all of those players, except for Greenway and Tuch could be gone next season.
Buffalo doesn’t really have any exceptionally physical wingers in the pipeline right now, but they are loaded with small speed and skill. Moving forward with that they will be pushed around and beaten up even more if they don’t do something about it. Adding Greenway was a step in the right direction, but you need more.
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