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Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 9:31 a.m.
Thread: Rossi Needs to be the guy next year
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<strong>Buffalo would jump over the moon if Guerin offered this trade.
</strong>Jost &lt;&lt; Mittelstadt, Casey
Talbot &gt;&gt;&gt; Fitzgerald
Fiala, Kevin [RFA Rights] &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;2022 1st round pick (FLA)
While Talbot was a flop in the playoffs, his 32-12-4 record certainly was the reason the Wild were in the playoff.
Here is the skinny, Fiala would return a good roster player, a first and a good prospect.
Mittelstadt is a decent roster player who may become a 50 pt LW/C, FLA first would be late (nearly a second), Fitzgerald's ceiling is probably 5th NHL D-man.
Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 9:03 a.m.
Thread: Petry and Tuch for 1st and 3rd
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His ACGM handle should be "Buffalo never saw a trade I liked".
I finally decided to block him as he is beyond unreasonable.
Or "Let me offer an absurd counter offer", check out this exchange:
https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/582134?post_id=3207636 and how he tried to deny his silly counter offer for Dahlin.
It is best to ignore his comments as he is the most irrational Sabre ACGM.

Here is the truth, Petry would be a great RHD for Buffalo.
He had more hits (140 v 121 Dahlin) and blocked shots (117 v 91 Dahlin) than any Buffalo defenseman. while his minus 11 would have been among the Sabre's best. Only Samuelsson -10, Butcher -10, Bryson -9, Hagg -9 and Jokiharju -8 were lower and none of them have Petry's offensive capabilities.
His 02:19 SHTOI/GM and 22:07 TOI/GM is a great indicator of his defensive talents as well.

<a href="/users/LIRIK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="/users/LIRIK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@LIRIK</a></a> you are correct, Hughes will get more than a late first for Petry "(see Chiarot and Lehkonen trades)".
He may get it from Buffalo, but over the past two year's the Sabres have accumulated picks and not traded them away.

EDIT:
I forgot to add, as you both know he has family issues which impacted his game at the beginning of the season.
He seemed to have been able to put these issues aside as over his last 28 games he had 5 goals, 16 assists, 21 points and was +2.
Only a myopic fan would not want this RHD on his team.
Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 9:56 a.m.
Thread: Only way to move the 7th OA
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Diaspora</b></div><div>I think Buffalo ought to accept that.</div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tjm220</b></div><div>A crazy price to pay to move up two spots in the draft for Buffalo...</div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sabres89</b></div><div>... So all it costs us is taking a bad contract to move up 9 very meaningful spots...</div></div> This is a close call IMO.
To begin I am not sure if I want to give up on Weissbach, but considering how many possible 2nd line NHL forwards the Sabres have in the pipeline, he is most likely a casualty.
Depending on which draft value chart one uses the difference between 9th and 16th could be as much as a late first round pick or as little as a late second.
I tend to trust the draft value chart that indicates the difference is a late first.
Regardless, considering how well Jeramiah Crowe has drafted the past two years, having two picks among the top 9 (instead of the top 16) even in what is considered a soft draft gets me excited.

Finally, this could be a HUGE win if Mike Bales can recover Murray's career and Matt returned to his glory years when he helped the Penguins win back to back cups.
Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 9:16 a.m.
Thread: going forward
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<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingMurray</b></div><div>Sabres decline, even with Bjork going the other way...</div></div> That trade may work for Buffalo.
The second is 39th OA (giving Buffalo five picks among the top 40 in this years draft), Zaitsev is a good 2nd pairing RHD (hits, blocks shots and can KP) and Murray had his best seasons when Mike Bales was his GK coach.
If Bales cannot improve Murray's performance, he would still be an improvement over Tokarski and his salary would help the Sabres reach the cap floor.
IMO Dorion may need to add an additional sweetener, but the Sabres did take on Butcher's $2,822,764 AVV for one year with only a fifth round pick as a sweetener.
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 5:54 p.m.
Thread: next season with Wright
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tjm220</b></div><div>I wasn’t aware that the two of you know each other. I’m not 50 years old, but I have been watching hockey my entire life which is still over 36 years. You’ll learn a lot watching the game for that long, of course you also have to watch more than your favorite team to really get a solid knowledge base for how the game is played across the league, who the good up-and-coming players are that don’t get talked about, and which ones other people might not know about. Interactions between you and I have been pretty positive over the last couple years, Matthewslover and I have not gotten off on the right foot to say the least.</div></div> I do not know Matthewslover, I just wanted to add my penny and a half to the conversation.
He was rather harsh on you at first.

I guess you and I get along because I do as you do, watch other teams play and try to understand hockey.
I will actually listen to the opposite team broadcast to learn more about the Sabres and the other team.

I remember one time a member of my extended family said "all teams do that" in reference to the Sabres playing chippy.
So I asked do watch any games in which the Sabres do not play? The answer was no.
Then I asked, do watch the entire Sabre game or only when you hear some cheering? The answer was when they hear cheering.
So I said not only do not watch what other teams do, you do not even watch the Sabre, how would you know what other teams do.

I do not proclaim to know everything, if someone makes a good point which seems reasonable to me, I do not challenge it.
I like this app as I expect to learn from other posts and I learned not to argue with other people.
I make my point, if some one disagrees, I read, process and learn, but I seldom reply to carry on a discussion that I know will fall on deaf ears.
I never enter into a conversation in which someone has already posted what I believe, I do not need to read my own thoughts when others have expressed it.

But yes, our POV is often in lock step.
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 2:51 p.m.
Thread: next season with Wright
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Matthewslover</b></div><div>You new to hockey?</div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tjm220</b></div><div>Actually the league allowed for the taxi squad again this season...</div></div> The Leafs and Sabres are two teams that could ice only 20 players with their farm clubs close to the NHL team.
On to the trade, IMO Buffalo would strongly consider getting Jeff for only 2023 2nd and 2014 4th.
If Chiarot returned a first, I would think Petry is at least as valuable.

<a href="/users/Tjm220" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Tjm220</a> have you been watching Hockey for more than 50 years?
At one time we would watch it through the snow using rabbit ears from Hamilton on our B&amp;W TV.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 11:29 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 9:32 a.m.
Thread: Next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tintin</b></div><div>...Trotz would likely be an upgrade over Ruff imo. <strong>Huge upgrade over Ruff.</strong></div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HeadHighSauce</b></div><div>I mean, they /can/ go into next season with Ruff as HC ...</div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Icedragon4405</b></div><div>Ruff is terrible, Fitz should be fired for keeping him it is the worse decision possible <strong>He lasted too long in Buffalo.</strong></div></div> Lamoriello is an excellent GM but his firing of Trotz could be a blessing for the Devils.
Ruff looks good when he has an all star between the pipes (Hasek and Miller).
He was idolized in Buffalo by the fans and the press, which should tell you how much they know about hockey.
I think we all know the Devils were predicted to do well this year, I knew they would not with him behind the bench.
He ruined many players here in Buffalo, as he wanted them all to play the game the same why he did.
We now have Granato as our HC, as I listen to the players interviews, they all say Granato allows them to be themselves, look how successful they have been this year, doubling the points from last year, when the predictions were for them to finish dead last.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 9:00 a.m.
Thread: Food for Thought for next season
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Saskleaf</b></div><div>They don't have any needs, period according to 90% of sabres fans. <strong>LOL the best comment ever, I had a belly laugh when I read this because it is so true.</strong></div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MoreHitzSeider</b></div><div>...Each time I've watched games in Buffalo their fans have treated me better than other places. Same for Bills games. 👍 <strong>Thank you for the great comment. I enjoy chatting with fans of other teams. If you are watching your team in my arena tells me you are watching the games and not having a conversation with the friend sitting next you. </strong></div></div> Kerfoot is not a Leaf I would target, but he could find a spot in the line up.
Engvall, Holl and Mrázek would fit into my line up.
LW PK who plays with a lot of energy, stay at home, physical RHD and a vet GK who may turn his game around with Mike Bales as his GK coach.
Considering how many Leaf fans hate Holl and Mrázek I wonder how much Buffalo would need to offer to obtain them.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 8:40 a.m.
Thread: If Darryl Sutter was the GM of the Flames
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ItWasIn</b></div><div>Yes he did.

He was the GM for the drafts from 2004-2010.
2004- they whiffed on their 1st rounder. Drafted three bottom 6/depth players in Brandon Prust, Dustin Boyd and Adam Pardy
2005-Drafted his son Brett in the 6th round. He played 60 NHL games, the rest of their draft class played 14 games. Missed on their 1st rounder again.
2006- Missed on their 1st rounder. Got 13 games out of their entire draft class.
2007-Finally hit on their 1st with Backlund. Drafted a decent depth guy, Keith Aulie
2008- Missed on their 1st again. This was the best sutter draft to date, they drafted Brodie and Lance Bouma.
2009- Missed on their 1st. They drafted Tim Erixon in the 1st, he didn't want to sign
2010- They got Ferland in the 5th round.

It's not all on the GM, it's on the scouts too, but the GM is ultimately responsible. They drafted by my count, 4 quality NHLers with 50 draft picks.</div></div> OMW that is bad.
I thought Darcey Regier was bad, but he did better and he had to use videos to make his picks.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 12:04 p.m.
Thread: how do we rid ourselves of JT
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sabres923</b></div><div>Skinner is the better player at the moment.</div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BUFF36</b></div><div>Yeah can't see that happening, might even get a giggle from Adams just before the dial tone.</div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>thewookie1</b></div><div>Buffalo isn’t trading Skinner for Tavares and then also giving you a mid 1st and a 2nd for that right</div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tjm220</b></div><div>One might say the only other city he’d consider waiving for might be Buffalo...<strong>I agree! His uncle John played here as well</strong></div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RoyalBlueSabres</b></div><div>I'd bet 100,000 on the over buddy <strong>maybe more the $100,000.</strong></div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sabresguy1987</b></div><div>Guy has literally been a consistent 25-30 goal guy his entire career...<strong>yes he has</strong></div></div> IMO this deal is worth considering.
Jeff has certainly played beyond my expectations this year, not with his goals but with intensity he brings to the game.
John is paid more than Jeff but his contract expires two year earlier, so it may be in Buffalo's interest to increase the cap the next three years, to reduce it when Quinn, Peterka etc. ELC's expire.
Buffalo needs a player who can win FO's, only O'Reilly had a higher FO% than John this past year and had 6 more goals and 18 more pts than Ryan.
With Olofsson as John's LW, Victor may score more goals than Jeff did this year and could reach 40.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>draft_em_sign_em_trade_em</b></div><div>JT was never my hero, I saw this was a bad signing from day one and have create many ACGMs to explain it over the passed 3 seasons.</div></div>
Looking at your trade you move Mrázek with the Vegas pick to get Colorado's first.
So Mrázek + Vegas 1st ~ FLA 1st.
I am sure most Sabre fans would like this even less but Tavares + Mrázek for Skinner + FLA 2022 first + Vegas 2023 2nd
Buffalo gets 2 top 15 picks in this years draft and another player help them reach the floor.

<strong>Bottom line I would not laugh at this deal as it gives Buffalo a top center while only trading away my favorite Sabre LW of all time and first in a soft draft.</strong>
Now you can all lambast me.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 11:21 a.m.
Thread: Dream Offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BUFF36</b></div><div>I like the player and what he could bring, don't like the 4th year... <strong>Let's deal with the fourth year when it arrives, this is a good deal for Buffalo!</strong></div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jimbo1119</b></div><div>If BUF would look to keep him on the right... <strong>In Europe wingers and D-men typically play their off side, in the NHL most HC like to have them play on their strong side.</strong></div></div> Dumping the puck to the right of the GK, exploits teams that have two LHD in the same pairing and the defenders are forced to backhand the puck to move it forward.
Most NHL coaches and GM's avoid having too many LHD for that reason.

Two year ago Trouba was traded for Pionk and 20th OA, this season he just put up 11 goals his personal best, and some think the 24th OA is too much (presuming WAS eliminates FLA in the first round).
Trouba in a Sabre uniform would balance our defense.
While Jeramiah Crowe has done a great job drafting the past two years, I doubt he will find any one better than Jacob with the Florida pick.

BTW, I have found when dealing with Little and Shibbal, make your point and ignore their retort.
They are both self proclaimed experts and will ignore all facts that contradict their POV.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 10:47 a.m.
Thread: Lottery Day Win
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>I like Barrie he is a good 2RD ...
Buffalo could have interest but probably need to downgrade the pick to a 3rd...</div></div> IDK why everyone ignores Barrie's offensive prowess.
He is an elite offensive RHD, it is interesting that now many MTL ACGM's are also dissing him, most Sabre ACGM's do the same.
Pair him with Romanov and IMO it would work well for the Canadians.
As a Sabre fan I would put Tyson on the third line with Samuelsson to give Buffalo an offensive D-man on every paring.
Buffalo would be crazy to not give up even this year's third (73rd OA) for Savard. He would be perfect mate for either Power or Dahlin.
He has playoff experience, his cap would help Buffalo reach the floor.
TBH, looking at how much Hughes was able to extract at the TDL this past year, there may be a GM willing to give up more than second for him.
Only Romanov had more hits/60 and total blocked shots and David had the lowest OZS% of all MTL defensemen who played more than 30 games.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 8 at 10:26 a.m.
Thread: Duncan Keith Retires After One Last Cup Win
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CementHead27</b></div><div>Why wouldn’t you want him as a 2nd RHD?</div></div> Most Sabre fans do not see a spot for him in the line up, but for an early third, I would take the chance.<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>thewookie1</b></div><div>Buffalo does not want Barrie</div></div> <div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Greysuits</b></div><div>...They need stay at home defensemen to Balance out the group.</div></div>Let's agree to disagree.
If Buffalo only needed to give up the 73rd OA pick, I think they would find a spot for him either as an overpaid 3rd RHD or but highly talented 7th defenseman.
Dahlin-Jokiharju
Power-Pysyk
Samuelsson-Barrie
Each pairing would have an offensive defenseman.
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