Player Discussion Peyton Krebs C/LW -- Re-signed 2 years, $1.45m AAV

[zenthusiast]

Give him a last chance to show what he’s got and he either has it or confirms that he’s fine as an extra skater/trade asset

I wouldn’t be surprised if he takes a step forward if only because he does generally have a decent iq when it’s not punctuated by remarkably dumb errors

 

[Paxon]

His value is so diminished that we should just keep him. He’s honestly the perfect 13th forward as he can play center or wing up and down the lineup. He just doesn’t do it as well as one would hope.

It's also good to have a high-energy guy as 13th

 

[Diaspora]

Don't go down, Krebsy. Make 'em keep you.

 

[old kummelweck]

Give him a last chance to show what he’s got and he either has it or confirms that he’s fine as an extra skater/trade asset

I wouldn’t be surprised if he takes a step forward if only because he does generally have a decent iq when it’s not punctuated by remarkably dumb errors

This is tricky. I 100% think that anyone on last year's roster deserves the benefit of the doubt due to the general regression of almost all the forwards, however, the sabres just do not have the luxury of a slow start. I suspect he starts as a 13th forward, and he may even face waivers if things don't come together quick.

Better to move on from him now IMO.

 

[Jacob582]

I think it is more likely that Krebs is traded than be 13th forward

 

[dire wolf]

There are always injuries. Krebs will play. I don't think he has much trade value right now anyway. We just sold low on Savoie. Would hate to do it again with Krebs. Let's see how camp plays out (and, for that matter, the rest of the off season).

 

[Jeremy2020]

I think it is more likely that Krebs is traded than be 13th forward

It would be a 'favor' to him type of trade because his value right now is "Future Considerations"

 

[Dubi Doo]

There are always injuries. Krebs will play. I don't think he has much trade value right now anyway. We just sold low on Savoie. Would hate to do it again with Krebs. Let's see how camp plays out (and, for that matter, the rest of the off season).

For real. A nice perk of the McLeod pick up is we can take our time with Krebs now. Maybe he shows better than Lafferty in camp who, by some accounts from VAN fans that I've read, regressed as the season played out. This is a good problem to have.

 

[Paxon]

I think it is more likely that Krebs is traded than be 13th forward

I dunno. I don't think they trade him just to avoid him being 13th. I doubt he gets traded unless they make another move for a top 6 winger.

It would be a 'favor' to him type of trade because his value right now is "Future Considerations"

C'mon man. He has positive value for sure.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

He'll be this year's version of Jost. He'll see time due to injuries or if someone is underperformed. He won't hurt you but won't necessarily help

 

[Jeremy2020]

C'mon man. He has positive value for sure.

Sure he does.. as the 13th/14th forward.

 

[HOOats]

He'll be this year's version of Jost. He'll see time due to injuries or if someone is underperformed. He won't hurt you but won't necessarily help

Yep. It's another positive data point to show how the forward corps has improved from last year.

This year's Jost is a younger guy with some middleweight snarl and playmaking upside. Krebs isn't a finished product and his urgency to become an NHL regular should keep the bottom of the roster honest.

Unfortunately, it won't be a surprise for injuries to get him 50 games or so.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Chainshot]

View attachment 897131

Alexis Hody is Bryson's better half and is also expecting. Maybe some of these guys will have that level of maturity that comes with parenthood, they start treating things like it's their craft, their vocation.

 

[Butt Ox]

I like that pup on the right.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I like that pup on the right.

It’s rude to call her a pup

 

[Butt Ox]

It’s rude to call her a pup

Look at that coat and front paw. Looks like a keeper for sure.

 

[Beerz]

View attachment 897131

Oh Erica... no

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Jim Bob]

NHL's top nine unsigned RFAs of 2024: Latest rumours, reports

Top-pair defencemen and No. 1 goalies. Bridge candidates and future superstars needing long-term deals — the 2024 class of RFAs offers a bit of everything. Luke Fox has the latest on the top RFAs of 2024.

www.sportsnet.ca

Well, at least there are 6 better unsigned RFAs out there and Detroit has 2 of those 6...

 

[Dingo44]

 

[sabremike]

The team playing hardball here with $8 million in cap space has absolutely zero chance of backfiring horribly where he demands out and blossoms elsewhere.

None.

No chance.

Nope.

 

[dire wolf]

The team playing hardball here with $8 million in cap space has absolutely zero chance of backfiring horribly where he demands out and blossoms elsewhere.

None.

No chance.

Nope.

You're making assumptions. Maybe Krebs' demand is absurd, and the same could be said about him. Seems like they should do a 1-year prove-it contract for around $1M and call it a day. My guess is that he wants something longer though.

 

[Zman5778]

Krebsy -- you've got precious little bargaining power here. Take the 1-year deal that's likely offered to you and go out and prove yourself.

 

[Zach716]

If I'm Krebs agent I would be welcoming a 1 yr contract under a new coach and linemates not named Okposo & Girgensons