Dahlin's most productive time is on RD. Byram did not look good there, Power has looked okay there (sometimes with Samuelsson). So they probably need a better RD who can PK and handle safety valve parts of the game for their offensive guys to do their thing.
Speculation: Sabres 1st round pick (11th overall) in play
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Dahlin's most productive time is on RD. Byram did not look good there, Power has looked okay there (sometimes with Samuelsson). So they probably need a better RD who can PK and handle safety valve parts of the game for their offensive guys to do their thing.
The moderators should merge this with the Devils thread looking for a goalie for the 10th overall pick because up until now, their supposed crack Hockey Opps department has failed in team construction.
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That's definitely something they kind of need, but not the most pressing need. A very good center who takes the tough matchups and is good at faceoffs would go a long way for this team, more than anything else. That center would play a ton of minutes under Lindy.
An excellent PKing RHD who can be the safe guy in a pairing to allow Dahlin or Byram or Power to range up the ice seems like second on the least of needs. Or a winger who isn't afraid.
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Jacob582
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Half our fan base is trading way Jokiharju
Rosen, Kulich and Jokiharju for RA with retention.
Doug Prishpreed
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Kadri is the only player Buffalo would be interested in there. I'd give up a lot for him but I doubt he'd agree to be traded to buffalo.
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Doug Prishpreed
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Well I just think the winger is 10 times more likely since Adams publicly said that's what he's looking for, in addition to center. I've never heard him say he's looking for more defense and I feel he'd have mentioned that when asked if it was something he was spending time looking for.
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Doug Prishpreed
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His AAV is very low already for what his role is -- I don't even need retainage, personally. I guess I just don't see the Flames moving him, nor can I see him waiving to come to Buffalo.
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Not an exciting name but if they're looking for someone strictly to play as a shutdown center I feel like you could get Faksa for free from Dallas
Kessel was a winger his entire career, 3C was Bonino
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A two way, RD
Defensive 3c that can slide up the lineup, win some draws and not cost 5 mil
Depending what they do with Skinner, a top 6 winger who can be physical. Doesn't have to drag their knuckles but would prefer them to not shy away from the lightest of contact
Defensive 3c that can slide up the lineup, win some draws and not cost 5 mil
Depending what they do with Skinner, a top 6 winger who can be physical. Doesn't have to drag their knuckles but would prefer them to not shy away from the lightest of contact
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Well anyways, Tage and Cozens are only at 7m. Add a third 7m center!
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A couple of Sabres fans seemed ok with a swap of firsts for Colton. This seems fair to me. Don't want to trade Colton, so this would be contingent on Colorado needing to leave space open for a Nich return. I'd rather they spend to the cap and deal with a trade if the need materializes (nich graduates program and no other injuries have popped up) but who knows what front office is thinking.
