Roster thread: Get To Work (2022-2023 Season)

[Fjordsen]

Gavrikov should be near the top of the list if he hits free agency. I don't care that he is left handed and I doubt the Sabres care either. They've been interested in Chychrun who is a lefty.

Formally, he is LD, so I did not include him in the list, but yes, Zub or Gavrikov is what we need. Gavrikov also has experience playing on RD and played in the national team in this position. He might even want to play in New York State. But I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in Florida either.

 

[Chainshot]

Canucks look like they’d give Garland away for free at this point. Any interest there?

He generates a lot of 5-on-5 scoring... somehow. As a replacement/upgrade on Vic, yeah, that has appeal.

 

[Ace]

Chychrun is playing very well. very well.

 

[Weltschmerz]

Keller scores via Romanovs balls, 5-3 coyotes.

 

[thewookie1]

A win tomorrow would put us 3 pts behind the 2nd WC spot

 

[Matt Ress]

Formally, he is LD, so I did not include him in the list, but yes, Zub or Gavrikov is what we need. Gavrikov also has experience playing on RD and played in the national team in this position. He might even want to play in New York State. But I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in Florida either.

Would absolutely love to snatch Zub from Ottawa

 

[VaporTrail]

Canucks look like they’d give Garland away for free at this point. Any interest there?

I like the way he played against us in Vancouver.
.He really stood out to me...If we can get him cheap I say go for it

 

[K8fool]

I'd still do it - eg:

-VO
-Ostlund
-lottery protected '23 R1 which becomes unprotected '24 R1
-highest of our '23 R2s
-'24 R3 which instead becomes an additional '23 R2 if we miss the playoffs

It's a small price to pay if it potentially fills the two biggest roster needs moving forward. Yet it might still be enticing enough for Arizona if they are looking for futures.

You dont understand adams/ dg / pegs . They believe and have hinted they have what they need . Aside from
A, a third 1b goalie like demko to roster 3 , 7, 13 w Anderson our big game guy w upl , comrie and levi in late march.
B a hawrechuck tyoe add to fix mitts on wing and feast off third line comps . And or an honorable high hockey quiet maroon type to play w girgs and ok
C a vet quiet D, clean hitter playoff tested they earn by winning 9 of 12 ( dont count on it but win against boston and tampa hmm ) better than boosh but willing to play less in beginning like adding a beasley or low snap count older vet that WONT affect room dynamic like Anderson .

This is it

We dont need to sell the future unless helybuck appears in the mist . We will not Sign or trade for chychyrun. Unless gifted in a cyber feb sale w salary retained undwr the tage 7.1 umbrella . We dont need it, We might not be ready til the major disappointment of missing the playoffs or all young smiles wiped off 4 straight in rd 1 . Only tage dahlin sammy and vets maybe cozens are ready enough.

The easy part for KA is starting and some luck magical connection and home support .

 

[toomuchsauce]

I'm starting to think of the Sabres 2023 1st as the mirror opposite of the VGK '22 1st. That is, at the moment, it looks like a top-10 pick, but by the end of the season I think it might be very different. From a value standpoint, now is the time to trade it while it's perceived value around the league is likely much higher than it's actual value.

 

[Team Cozens]

I'm starting to think of the Sabres 2023 1st as the mirror opposite of the VGK '22 1st. That is, at the moment, it looks like a top-10 pick, but by the end of the season I think it might be very different. From a value standpoint, now is the time to trade it while it's perceived value around the league is likely much higher than it's actual value.

This.

 

[Djp]

I'm starting to think of the Sabres 2023 1st as the mirror opposite of the VGK '22 1st. That is, at the moment, it looks like a top-10 pick, but by the end of the season I think it might be very different. From a value standpoint, now is the time to trade it while it's perceived value around the league is likely much higher than it's actual value.

If they were to do such a trade with it , it will likely be playoff/top 12 protected at a minimum. They will also have game playing/injury criteria as well on it.

 

[Chainshot]

I'm starting to think of the Sabres 2023 1st as the mirror opposite of the VGK '22 1st. That is, at the moment, it looks like a top-10 pick, but by the end of the season I think it might be very different. From a value standpoint, now is the time to trade it while it's perceived value around the league is likely much higher than it's actual value.

If someone isn't paying attention, they might not even notice that it is outside of the top 10 as of today which is sort of the allure in using.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

If someone isn't paying attention, they might not even notice that it is outside of the top 10 as of today which is sort of the allure in using.

That’s it. Cancel the rest of the season!

 

[Weltschmerz]

I'm starting to think of the Sabres 2023 1st as the mirror opposite of the VGK '22 1st. That is, at the moment, it looks like a top-10 pick, but by the end of the season I think it might be very different. From a value standpoint, now is the time to trade it while it's perceived value around the league is likely much higher than it's actual value.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

If Thompson, Dahlin, or Samuelsson go down for any length of time that's a top 5 pick.

 

[Ace]

If Thompson, Dahlin, or Samuelsson go down for any length of time that's a top 5 pick.

If only there was a way to put some kind of protection on the pick to guard against a worst case scenario.

darn it

 

[Weltschmerz]

If only there was a way to put some kind of protection on the pick to guard against a worst case scenario.

darn it

when the idea is to sell it because 'it looks like a top 10 pick' then protecting it works kind of against that idea

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

If only there was a way to put some kind of protection on the pick to guard against a worst case scenario.

darn it

when the idea is to sell it because 'it looks like a top 10 pick' then protecting it works kind of against that idea

Thank you for answering in a way which is inline with community guidelines.

 

[toddkaz]

I remember from the draft Chuchryn's family is friends with the Pegulas. I think it matters because I am sure the Pegulas are pushing to bring in Chychrun and perhaps Chuchryn would want to be here. Buffalo has been rumored to be interested in Chuchryn.

What do people think the ask is from Arizona? Savoie, 1st(top 10 protected) and 2nd?(Not saying I would do it just what is the ask)
What do people think the counter is? Rosen 2024 1st(top 10 Protected) and 2nd 2023

Just a guess but seems to have cooled off a bit.

 

[Jacob582]

I remember from the draft Chuchryn's family is friends with the Pegulas. I think it matters because I am sure the Pegulas are pushing to bring in Chychrun and perhaps Chuchryn would want to be here. Buffalo has been rumored to be interested in Chuchryn.

What do people think the ask is from Arizona? Savoie, 1st(top 10 protected) and 2nd?(Not saying I would do it just what is the ask)
What do people think the counter is? Rosen 2024 1st(top 10 Protected) and 2nd 2023

Just a guess but seems to have cooled off a bit.

They would probably start at Levi/Savoie, 1st and Krebs.

 

[Fjordsen]

I remember from the draft Chuchryn's family is friends with the Pegulas. I think it matters because I am sure the Pegulas are pushing to bring in Chychrun and perhaps Chuchryn would want to be here. Buffalo has been rumored to be interested in Chuchryn.

What do people think the ask is from Arizona? Savoie, 1st(top 10 protected) and 2nd?(Not saying I would do it just what is the ask)
What do people think the counter is? Rosen 2024 1st(top 10 Protected) and 2nd 2023

Just a guess but seems to have cooled off a bit.

They would probably start at Levi/Savoie, 1st and Krebs.

Pass

 

[MOGlLNY]

They would probably start at Levi/Savoie, 1st and Krebs.

doubtful it would be that much, go look at the Arizona subforum.

 

[Jacob582]

doubtful it would be that much, go look at the Arizona subforum.

Key word was start. They would want that or more. Doesn't mean any team will pay that price.

 

[toomuchsauce]

If someone isn't paying attention, they might not even notice that it is outside of the top 10 as of today which is sort of the allure in using.

I think the concept still works. Let's say, for example, the target is Chychrun. Who are they competing with to acquire him? BOS/TOR/TBL/WSH/NYI/NYR? Etc. Almost any team you pick is ahead of the Sabres in the standings at the moment. Especially if you're talking about Boston or Toronto or Dallas as the other suitors, I think the Sabres should be able to sell Arizona on the fact that their 1st round pick is more valuable. And, as others have pointed out, the Sabres could get a few key injuries and end up in lottery territory. That's not going to happen to Boston, TB, Toronto, etc. I would be surprised if anyone (in any NHL front office) thinks to themselves, "You can't fool me Kevyn Adams. I know you're about to rapidly ascend the conference standings. Your pick, to me, is worthless!" More likely they're going to think to themselves, like most other humans would, "Hey, I could get myself a lottery pick here." And thus it feels more valuable than it might end up being.

 

[Chainshot]

What could possibly go wrong?

It would be a very uncharacteristic trade gamble by Adams.

I think the concept still works. Let's say, for example, the target is Chychrun. Who are they competing with to acquire him? BOS/TOR/TBL/WSH/NYI/NYR? Etc. Almost any team you pick is ahead of the Sabres in the standings at the moment. Especially if you're talking about Boston or Toronto or Dallas as the other suitors, I think the Sabres should be able to sell Arizona on the fact that their 1st round pick is more valuable. And, as others have pointed out, the Sabres could get a few key injuries and end up in lottery territory. That's not going to happen to Boston, TB, Toronto, etc. I would be surprised if anyone (in any NHL front office) thinks to themselves, "You can't fool me Kevyn Adams. I know you're about to rapidly ascend the conference standings. Your pick, to me, is worthless!" More likely they're going to think to themselves, like most other humans would, "Hey, I could get myself a lottery pick here." And thus it feels more valuable than it might end up being.

I'm more of a mind that next year's first should be on the table, as well as any of their picks outside of this year's first. But that's me. I could see some team thinking about it, and the possibility of protecting still would be tantalizing for some team if they figure they can get 11-15 in this draft.