Zman5778
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Continued from the previous thread(s). Use this to discuss the goalie situation as well.
What a f***ing plot twist this would be!We get it, you hate KA ...
Give it a rest, Takeo
We get it, you hate KA ...
Give it a rest, Takeo
What a f***ing plot twist this would be!
Im just messing with ya, my man. Takeo is a name I haven't heard in a long, long time.No
Also, no.
Mackenzie Blackwood with 1 year left and RFA after the year. Devils want to trade him.Returning back to reality.
The only realistic option I'm seeing right now is one of Hill/Reimer, unless some unknown goalie becomes available. If all goalies with a NTC or have long term contracts are off of the table, that removes Gibson (contract), Varlamov (16 team NTC). We won't overpay for Campbell or Kuemper.
As UFAs go....Comrie and Holtby would be the only realistic guys to look at....and Holtby spurned us once already, not sure what would have been changed for him.
If Levi is good enough, nobody is blocking him. Get this thing about blocking prospects out of your head. If they're good, they play. If not, we'd be f***ed if we just waited on them without alternative.Talbot tops my wish list right now. He’s been steady forever. Campbell and Kuemper would be fine additions too but I could see them going to EDM/TOR. I would take Blackwood but wouldn’t give up much because we probably wouldn’t want to block Levi down the road.
Reimer is up there on my list of realistic targets, but he has 5 team NTC.Returning back to reality.
The only realistic option I'm seeing right now is one of Hill/Reimer, unless some unknown goalie becomes available. If all goalies with a NTC or have long term contracts are off of the table, that removes Gibson (contract), Varlamov (16 team NTC). We won't overpay for Campbell or Kuemper.
As UFAs go....Comrie and Holtby would be the only realistic guys to look at....and Holtby spurned us once already, not sure what would have been changed for him.
I know that was the thought I’ve had all along, but I’ve been brainwashed by Adams talking about blocking Levi.If Levi is good enough, nobody is blocking him. Get this thing about blocking prospects out of your head. If they're good, they play. If not, we'd be f***ed if we just waited on them without alternative.
Blackwood's age probably works against him with Adams' mindset. Younger player is going to be playing longer and blocking prospects longer point of view. Gets more ridiculous every time I write it. If he's someone they target I hope the do a good look at the person to check he's a fit. Seems like a strong character based on past headlines.Talbot tops my wish list right now. He’s been steady forever. Campbell and Kuemper would be fine additions too but I could see them going to EDM/TOR. I would take Blackwood but wouldn’t give up much because we probably wouldn’t want to block Levi down the road.
Talbot > Holtby in last seasonsI'm still thinking Holtby but I'm intrigued by getting Talbot.
Blocking prospects is code for no long term high cap hit contract
They just want to avoid getting caught with a contract that they have to pay to get rid of
No idea about trade value or even if I would support the moves myself, just thought about a “Murray move“ to speed up the rebuild without really jeopardizing much of the future; IMO.
Trade Mittelstadt, R.Johnson, and two 2nds.
Receive Toews and Kane
I appreciate the feedback. I’ve not had a lot of interest in adding either as well, but seeing the Blackhawks get dismantled I thought they need a home and what would it look like if the Sabres acquired them to put themselves more into the playoff window starting next season.Toews isn't nearly the same player he was. And I'd be REAL, REAL hesitant to add those two into what appears to be a very good locker room.
I pass on adding Toews OR Kane.
It is an interesting way to spend 21 million and blow through some assets for two players that most likely would not be here after next year.I appreciate the feedback. I’ve not had a lot of interest in adding either as well, but seeing the Blackhawks get dismantled I thought they need a home and what would it look like if the Sabres acquired them to put themselves more into the playoff window starting next season.
I don’t care about the money. If fans continue thinking the team is a joke, they’ll lose millions from having empty seats for another season. The trade would get fans and free agents excited about the Sabres again.It is an interesting way to spend 21 million and blow through some assets for two players that most likely would not be here after next year.
I don't get how you note the forward ranks are getting crowded and then advocate for making it more crowded by adding another forward.I don’t care about the money. If fans continue thinking the team is a joke, they’ll lose millions from having empty seats for another season. The trade would get fans and free agents excited about the Sabres again.
The assets are a tough loss, but the forward ranks are getting pretty crowded. Johnson is just as likely to be in The organization past next season as Toews and Kane would be. The 2nds are the biggest loss, but we will still have a pick in each round next season.
If Toews, Kane and Okposo aren’t resigned we’ll have room for Peterka and Savoie in 23-24. While the young players that remain will have gained a lot from their experience with those guys and hopefully the playoff run.
Kuemper scares the shit outta me.I’m just giddy over future line combos.
I’d offer Kuemper 7x3