Rumor: Just Kidding! Pettersson and JT Miller Trade Reunion!

[BlueGoose27]

It's the constant conundrum with Buffalo, isn't it? Elite prospect pool, amazing drafting and talent on the NHL roster, players with insane trade values - yet the team stinks.

I know everybody blames "ownership" - but maybe the players aren't as good as thought of (at least, to you know, win). Not making Kulich available when you theoretically have 3 center replacements already on the roster is the type of decision that failing organizations do.

The Sabres: where every year is the year, until about halfway through.

That's like saying the Flyers (my team, who are also guilty of this nonsense), won't trade away Tyson Foerster even though they have like 8000 RWs (admittedly may not be as good but certainly talented) for an established elite 1C.

Is it a risk to call him that? Sure. But it's a hell of a lot less risky saying EP will hit 100 points again than Jett Luchanko hitting 100.

Not a Flyers fan, but am a fan of Foerster. I read an article where they stated, he’s untouchable. I get it, but like you said…they have a bunch of other RW who could fill in. If Flyers are looking for that top C, I’d imagine Foerster has to be a part of the deal. Curious, any players you’d have in mind?

 

[Habs Halifax]

In a 2022 draft redo Kulich would be a top 12 pick. He can br a top 2 center

I dont see him getting moved.

Buffalo isnt trading their 1st in 25.

I'm not saying you are right or wrong. Have not followed Kulich enough to know. I just find these things interesting because the Habs get labeled for overrating our own all the time. Not saying you are but something to ponder on where he tops out at. He's got good development.

 

[Coffee]

I would do it, although probably need have to equalize the salary for the cap to work, but I don't think that's a problem.

Buffalo adds 2027 third ?

 

[Beerz]

I'm not saying you are right or wrong. Have not followed Kulich enough to know. I just find these things interesting because the Habs get labeled for overrating our own all the time. Not saying you are but something to ponder on where he tops out at. He's got good development.

He is the one prospect that has shown true development every year since being drafted. Both offensively and defensively. The guy has a world class shot but they were worried that he was relying too much on it.. this year they told him they wanted him to get in the dirty areas and score some dirty goals. The majority of his goals have been just that.. down low in crease.

 

[Djp]

I'm not saying you are right or wrong. Have not followed Kulich enough to know. I just find these things interesting because the Habs get labeled for overrating our own all the time. Not saying you are but something to ponder on where he tops out at. He's got good development.

I'm not one to inflate players values if they are drafted outside top 25

Many on here do that saying this player would be a stud. Historical probabilities say otherwise

U20s is a good measuring stick. Hes been very good in 23 and 24. He is 20 this year.

His play, along with buffalo drafting Helenius made Savoie expendable

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

Pettersson has done the Canucks a dirty by not playing up to his contract.

EP has struggled no doubt but I have no doubt in my mind that it's more to do with the style Tochett plays and the head scratching decisions in regards to linemates and D pairings, along with not being fully healthy.

When JT was away EP was anchored with Quinn which obviously helped since we saw his production go way up, he was also paired with Sherwood but more than anything it's clear that Tochett is determined to play a style that stifles any East- West, high event hockey and basically have shots from the point.

I'm not advocating going back to a Bruce run system but anyone who follows this team can clearly see Tochett has sucked out any offensive creativity from the forwards. We are not a big team up front we are a team that should win with skill, yet every forward seems terrified to try anything.
We have become the most boring team in the league and we have the worst save% since November and one of the worst offensive dcorps. I have faith Demko will find his game and help is coming on D but ffs take the leash of the forwards and load up the top six since this boring low event bullshit style isn't even winning us games

 

[Habs Halifax]

I'm not one to inflate players values if they are drafted outside top 25

Many on here do that saying this player would be a stud. Historical probabilities say otherwise

U20s is a good measuring stick. Hes been very good in 23 and 24. He is 20 this year.

His play, along with buffalo drafting Helenius made Savoie expendable

Decent weight/size and he has good skating with skill. AHL numbers are stable and he's showing promise in NHL games. Yeah, it appears to be tracking a top 6F to me.

Playing 16-19 min's a game lately on the first line it appears. On the 2nd PP unit?

 

[EP to EP back to EP]

I'm not one to inflate players values if they are drafted outside top 25

Many on here do that saying this player would be a stud. Historical probabilities say otherwise

U20s is a good measuring stick. Hes been very good in 23 and 24. He is 20 this year.

His play, along with buffalo drafting Helenius made Savoie expendable

What ever happened to Ostlund? I remember being told by Canucks and Sabres fans that we made a huge mistake taking Lekkermaki over him, and now Lekkermaki is looking like a great pick at 15.