21/22 Roster Speculation Thread Part VIII

[Lloydchristmas138]

I was pretty surprised at how mad people were when he got exposed in the draft. I mean- I wanted to keep him, but didn't view him more than a physical 3rd pairing guy who could fight. I think his physicality clouded some people's perception of him. I had faith a team would overpay for Risto based on his offensive stats, and that came to fruition.

I'm not tooting my own horn here. I've been wrong plenty of times when evaluating players, but it seemed obvious to me that Risto's trade value was worth more than a physical 3rd pairing D-man, so he should've been protected.

I still think Borgen showed enough to be a solid complimentary defenseman in that Pysyk/Fitzgerald mold but with some physicality. The depth we have on RD I’m all for bringing in anybody with the slightest pulse or potential, especially after the trade deadline. If we’re talking expansion team losses though, man, losing Carrier I think hurts more than people remember about him. Ideal bottom 6 player

 

[SabresNorth]

So there is Krebs-Cozens-Olofsson as requested.

Add mittlestadt and quinn to that and we might actually have 3 lines next year.

 

[member 334057]

Add mittlestadt and quinn to that and we might actually have 3 lines next year.

Can probably pencil in Peterka also the way he's playing, and Girgensons on the 4th line.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Add mittlestadt and quinn to that and we might actually have 3 lines next year.

Heck, add Peterka and Girgensons (and subtract Eakin), and we might even have 4 real NHL lines.

 

[missingmika]

Heck, add Peterka and Girgensons (and subtract Eakin), and we might even have 4 real NHL lines.

If we add Power do we have 3 defensive pairings too?

 

[TehDoak]

If we add Power do we have 3 defensive pairings too?

Dahlin, Power, Joker, Samuelsson.

Still 2 short.

 

[thewookie1]

Dahlin, Power, Joker, Samuelsson.

Still 2 short.

Pysyk works as a 6-7

 

[tsujimoto74]

Pysyk works as a 6-7

He isn't under contract for next season, though.

 

[michaelsaas]

Delete - I read a website wrong.
To answer my own deleted question it seems Buffalo Sabres Salary Cap, Cap Hit, Buffalo Sabres Contracts | Puckpedia
is a good resource to see our current contracts.

And Hodgson counts against that total.

Carry on.

 

[Chainshot]

Delete - I read a website wrong.
To answer my own deleted question it seems Buffalo Sabres Salary Cap, Cap Hit, Buffalo Sabres Contracts | Puckpedia
is a good resource to see our current contracts.

And Hodgson counts against that total.

Carry on.

I always use Buffalo Sabres Salary Cap, Draft Picks, and Player Contracts - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

 

[Sabresbyswords104]

How would lines look with Slafkovsky ?

Peterka quinn slafkovsky krebs cozens Tuch Thompson Olofsson mitts . Thats 9 Spaces3 lines looks like a good future ?

Add in power and Rosén and 2 more first . Sabres would improve ?

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Add mittlestadt and quinn to that and we might actually have 3 lines next year.

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Mittelstadt-Cozens-Quinn
Asplund-Krebs-Olofsson
Girgensons-Jankowski-Okposo
Bjork (he is under contract for next year unfortunately...)

Peterka, Murray, Biro, R2 (is he stays in NA), Weissbach are the callup options in Rochester.

Of course, this excludes any offseason moves beyond re-signing RFAs and Jankowski.

If Olofsson gets right and starts shooting again, riding shotgun with Krebs could be pretty awesome. I feel like Mitts-Cozens could be solid together as well, and Quinn adds a sniper to that line too.

 

[Irie]

Borgen has been a healthy scratch and the 7th defenseman for Seattle for most of the season. He's only played in 16 games so far and wouldn't be anything more than a 3rd pairing on the Sabres just like he is on the Kraken. They already have a pretty similar player in Casey Fitzgerald right now to fill that role if need be.

Seattle has 8 NHL D though, and Hakstol's been rotating Borgen, Lauzon, Fleury, and Soucy in and out of the lineup, when everyone is healthy.

Borgen has mostly played ahead of Fleury until he recently went on covid protocol. He plays 3rd pair minutes, but his matchups aren't necessarily typical 3rd pairing duty. He's been paired some games with Dunn or Giordano, playing in different situations.

He's got more jump this season and seems quicker. He's smart with his pinches and activates from the blue line reading the play well. He's been solid and physical on one-on-ones and doesn't let his man skate around him. And he is good at walking the blue line and getting the puck on net with his heavy shot through traffic, avoiding the block.

He had a couple of bad turnovers early in the season where the puck was knocked off his stick leading to goals and Hakstol sat him for a stretch, but he's been a lot better than I had anticipated he'd be, even having watched him last year with the Sabres.

It is a shame he isn't getting consistent minutes with the Kraken, because I think he has the tools to be a top 4 guy with more experience.

I think he'd be a solid addition if re-acquired, but I think Francis and Botts are high on him also. But given Seattle's lack of younger players, a move around one of the Sabres LHD for Borgen might make some sense for both teams.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Any interest in Zacha ?

 

[SabresNorth]

Any interest in Zacha ?

I would hope so. Young, productive middle six guy would slot in pretty easily next year. I wonder what the ask is.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

I would hope so. Young, productive middle six guy would slot in pretty easily next year. I wonder what the ask is.

NJ probably prefers him in Vancouver, but can't hurt to make an offer. Think a 23' 2nd works ?

 

[Chainshot]

Zacha's a very good defensive center in previous years. It depends on what Buffalo is trying to mold as a roster going forward. They are at the point that starting to differentiate roles seems to be a thing to look at.

 

[SabresNorth]

NJ probably prefers him in Vancouver, but can't hurt to make an offer. Think a 23' 2nd works ?

I'd guess probably one of the 2nds in this draft plus a prospect type thing maybe one of the Russians?

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Zacha's a very good defensive center in previous years. It depends on what Buffalo is trying to mold as a roster going forward. They are at the point that starting to differentiate roles seems to be a thing to look at.

Does Cozens career path make a Zacha redundant ?

 

[ValJamesDuex]

I'd guess probably one of the 2nds in this draft plus a prospect type thing maybe one of the Russians?

or Bryson ?

 

[nickdawg95]

Mittlestadt latest 1st Johnson for JT miller and Myers
Husso 5x3
larson 1x1
Oloffson for Connor Murphy


Krebs-Miller-Quinn
Skinner-Cozens-Tuch
Asplund-TT-Peterka
Girgenson-Larson-Okposo

Dahlin-Murphy
Samuelsson-Jokiharju
Power-Myers

Husso
UPL

 

[debaser66]

Mittlestadt latest 1st Johnson for JT miller and Myers
Husso 5x3
larson 1x1
Oloffson for Connor Murphy


Krebs-Miller-Quinn
Skinner-Cozens-Tuch
Asplund-TT-Peterka
Girgenson-Larson-Okposo

Dahlin-Murphy
Samuelsson-Jokiharju
Power-Myers

Husso
UPL

Thats a Tim Murray type of deal

 

[nickdawg95]

Thats a Tim Murray type of deal

Johnson aint gonna sign here.

mitts has been past on the depth chart but i think he can do good in van.
late first.
We get back a 60-70 forward who can play any position and plays a intense game. also myers who can fill out our need for a rhd even though he's overpaid for 2 seasons

Edit TM got ROR for peanuts

 

[dortt]

Mittlestadt latest 1st Johnson for JT miller and Myers
Husso 5x3
larson 1x1
Oloffson for Connor Murphy


Krebs-Miller-Quinn
Skinner-Cozens-Tuch
Asplund-TT-Peterka
Girgenson-Larson-Okposo

Dahlin-Murphy
Samuelsson-Jokiharju
Power-Myers

Husso
UPL

Why would we take Tuch out of the number 1 role where he is thriving?

 

[nickdawg95]

Why would we take Tuch out of the number 1 role where he is thriving?

Skinner-Miller-Tuch
Asplund-TT-Quinn
Krebs-Cozens-Peterka
LOG

there ya go KING