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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2023 at 9:58 a.m.

Thread: Only players currently in Sabres system

I'm totally with you! I can't wait either. To me the 4th line is the most interesting. Peterka gains more muscle and mass, it'll be interesting to see if his attitude evolves. Krebs wouldn't hesitate to take on Chara if he were still playing. The team's other three lines are set to become even faster and more skilled, which is exciting. And, of course, it's natural for rookies to need some time to improve their defense – that's just part of the learning curve.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 27, 2023 at 2:49 p.m.

Thread: Next Season Ideas

Olofsson is only good on the Powerplay. Sabres needs are on defense.. we have 3 good winger/centers in the AHL that wont have a spot on the team next year. A Defensive prospect would work.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 27, 2023 at 2:39 p.m.

Thread: going big

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Dan_the_Man</b></div><div>Good luck getting Colton to sign an offer sheet to play in that dumpster fire of an organization. He probably signs before you can OS him anyway. "We can just OS HIM🙄SINCE 1/1/98 there have been 11offer sheets signed and 2 successful. 🙄</div></div>

As soon as you said 'dumpster fire,' you lost all credibility. It's true that the Sabres have been really bad for the last 12 years, and it seems like you don't watch them or keep up with their progress. However, over the last several years, the GM, coach, and players have all shown a strong desire to be where they are, and they believe that the team is on the right path. In fact, half of the team even took a break together after the season.. What other organization has players that do that. Especially teams that are not in the playoffs. We're just a few players short and a couple of years of experience away from being successful in the playoffs. It's not fair to call them 'dumpster organizations.'

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 14, 2023 at 10:12 a.m.

Thread: Bears in the Boosh

You can have UPL for a bag of pucks. but lyubushkin is not going anywhere. the sabres are short on D.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 14, 2023 at 10:03 a.m.

Thread: Tim Murrays Ghost

Dont give Boston more draft picks. I wouldn't trade with Boston if my mother was the GM..

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 13, 2023 at 12:37 p.m.

Thread: Easy adjustments for a better run to playoffs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OrganizedConfusion55</b></div><div>Yeah, buffalo isn't doing that</div></div>

The reasons buffalo shouldn't make this trade: Toffoli has 1 year remaining on his contract. He averages 25 goals 25 assists. This year was not his norm. If you drop the 1st round pick then maybe...

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 11, 2023 at 9:19 a.m.

Thread: Its a team its a playoff team its a Stanley cup winning team

Buffalo says no... Big no. We have a 21 year old goalie that looks like the real thing we dont need another one..

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 11, 2023 at 9:14 a.m.

Thread: Sabres

I think it's a good idea to keep Andersen on board as a coach for the young players, although it's uncertain if he'd be open to returning for another year. As for retaining all three players, Girgen/Jost/Okposo, it's worth considering. Girgen and Jost could be valuable as scratch players or as line mates for youngsters like Quinn and Peterka. While Okposo may have lost some speed, he still offers valuable leadership experience, which Tuch could potentially replace. It might be beneficial to give promising young players like Rousek or Kulich an opportunity to develop their skills in the NHL. With that said. I would be okay with Okposo not returning and keeping Girgen and Jost. DeMelo looks like a solid D. I would like to see another D pickup for insurance but looks good.

Forum: NHL TradesMar. 3, 2023 at 4:36 p.m.

Thread: (BUF/NSH) - Asplund for 7th

Never really got to see him play much this year. Hard to tell where he would fit. More than a 7th round. why even bother.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 13, 2022 at 8:07 a.m.

Thread: Better team Maybe a playoff team

I just thought it would be cool to have the brothers play together. Best 3rd line in hockey. From a stats perspective the Olofsson + 2nd pick is overpay for Foligno. Foligno will be lucky to have the same numbers next year. The A on his sweater and his physical game is what sets him apart from Olofsson. The wild really dont have anyone else like Foligno so I get that they dont want to trade him.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 11, 2021 at 11:52 a.m.

Thread: Next Year

The only thing I might change is to get skinner with Krebs. Krebs is suppose to excel in his ability to setup his line. I do like Krebs with Quinn.

Overall looks good and should be fun to watch next year.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 6, 2021 at 1:47 p.m.

Thread: Just Do It Already

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>littlejerryseinfeld</b></div><div>Not how retention works</div></div>

Good to know.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 5, 2021 at 2:31 p.m.

Thread: Not a realistic trade but Eichel would look great in teal

Sabres are going to wait on Eichel.. what is the rush.. let him get health and then trade him. None of the trades make any sense until he is healthy.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Thread: Just Do It Already

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lightman13</b></div><div>I do believe every team after eichel is requiring 5m retention and that’s the big hold up.</div></div>

Sabres could retain 5 M for the first 2 years. I dont see them retaining any amount for the entire 5 years.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 1, 2021 at 11:55 a.m.

Thread: sit eichel for 5 years

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NYR_1</b></div><div>Wow, so you actually blame Eichel for this mess?? Sabres have been a dumpster fire for years!</div></div>

He is not 100% of the current problem(s). If we dumped Eichel instead of ROR then I am positive the sabres wouldn't be picking first this year. It would be ROR team not some kid who gives up on plays and only hits when he is mad. I hope he goes to NY, you will see for yourself what a selfish player he is.

Here is the ROR eichel fire: https://buffalohockeycentral.com/2018/02/01/is-there-beef-between-ror-and-eichel/

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 16, 2021 at 2:05 p.m.

Thread: Gambling on some pricy vets

lots of 1st and 2nd round picks from the larger cap hits and maybe some prospects to back fill for years 22 and 23. Interesting concept.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 15, 2021 at 4:29 p.m.

Thread: Sign Colorados C and demote Eichel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PuckLuck_77</b></div><div>Getting Landeskog and playing him under Jeff Skinner.... Oof.</div></div>

Landeskog is playing with Cozens. The line pairing was more for Cozens and not as a true line 2 or line 1.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 15, 2021 at 4:25 p.m.

Thread: Sign Colorados C and demote Eichel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Shibbal18</b></div><div>Eichels gone, its way more than a surgery question. Same with Reinhart</div></div>

Eichel has no say in the matter. Reinhart just has to ride out the year and then he can go anywhere. I never did understand why a team is required to trade a player under contract. My post here is just that, f... you to the players, The sabres own the rights to these players, plain and simple. You want to play and get paid then get on the roster and play. I would have never traded ROR.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 15, 2021 at 4:19 p.m.

Thread: Sign Colorados C and demote Eichel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>coga16</b></div><div>landeskog is not signing with a lottery team and he wants Term, 4 years isnt going to cut it</div></div>

You are probably correct. I wouldn't do more than 6 years.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 15, 2021 at 4:17 p.m.

Thread: Sign Colorados C and demote Eichel

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingLundqvist30</b></div><div>Soooooo you want to send Eichel down to Rochester huh? Is that before or after he gets claimed on waivers?</div></div>

I was thinking of the conditioning waiver when he goes down to rochester. But Eichel would have to agree to that.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2021 at 4:48 p.m.

Thread: Obvi

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>thewookie1</b></div><div>Seriously, we should trade our best player for an ok C prospect, an old goalie with 1 year on his contract and 2 very late 1sts. No way</div></div>

The only way we get eichel's true value is we let him get the surgery and if he is okay, then we get what we want. Otherwise no team is going to touch him for what the sabres want for him.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 24, 2021 at 11:39 p.m.

Thread: Obvi

sabres should take it and run.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 15, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

Thread: Offer Sheet Makar

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Doesn't really matter if Avs could match or not, highly unlikely Maker or any player with leverage wants to play for the Sabres. So Makar doesn't sign an offer sheet. Eichel wants out. And Reinhart isn't signing long term with Sabres</div></div>

Dahlin and Makar would make a awesome backend for years to come. I would have to agree with everything said about the Sabres. It is a shame that this team is so poorly run.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 15, 2021 at 10:42 a.m.

Thread: Offer Sheet Makar

Not sure how Colorado signs all their guys. Even if they match, they have Saad, Landeskog, Grubauer, and Makar. They wont be able to sign them all. I know the numbers are on the low side but even if the sabres bump up the salary by 1 or 2 million, it will be hard for Colorado to match.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2017 at 3:23 p.m.

Thread: Kovalchuk

Shattenkirk at 7 for 7 is a huge gamble. I think he will go for less.
Stone is a solid 3rd line D. if Nylander is a no go than you can always bring up Bailey who costs about the same.

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