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League sources say the Buffalo Sabres are among the busier teams phoning around sizing up the trade market. I asked Sabres GM Kevyn Adams about that Tuesday, and he said, “I believe in this group, but at the same time I am looking into every possible way to improve our roster.”

Said one rival team executive about the Sabres: “They’re looking to do something big if they can.”


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sandwichbird2023 said:
What is Buffalo looking for? Seems like they have their 1C, 2C, 3 top 4D and a starting goalie. Unless they are trading one of them, what big trade are they looking to do and what position are they trying to upgrade?
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IMO, their glaring need is a top 4-caliber RHD to pair with Power long-term. Preferably one a little more defense-oriented who's a PKer.

A lot of fans are questioning the fit of Cozens at center long-term......so maybe an upgrade there that puts Cozens on the wing. OR, using Cozens himself to upgrade the 2C position so we've got two guys who are 1C/2C types (along with Tage).
 
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Easy answer is 2C. Most people think Cozens is better suited for the wing. Second answer is a more balanced D core. Top 4 big shutdown type D. Everyone had Quinn pencilled in as a 2nd line winger which is hurting them right now, but he is also way too talented to be a third liner.
 
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SEALBound said:
I think you guys need an Erik Karlsson and a Tristan Jarry!
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Jokes aside, you have to think Dubas is willing to work on Petterson or Rakell. I think they are the only "big" pieces that he has that might accept a trade to Buffalo and be something the Sabres might want.
 
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SI90 said:
NYI- Barzal

BUF- Rosen + Helenius+ rights to Strbak + rights to Ziemer
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This is the general type of deal that I think Sabres fans want Adams to make -- consolidate a bunch of our higher-end prospects to go get a big fish.


That said, I can't imagine the Isles trading Barzal unless they're committed to some form of rebuild (which, IMO they should be.....but can't actually see it happening with Lou/Roy)
 
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Zman5778 said:
This is the general type of deal that I think Sabres fans want Adams to make -- consolidate a bunch of our higher-end prospects to go get a big fish.


That said, I can't imagine the Isles trading Barzal unless they're committed to some form of rebuild (which, IMO they should be.....but can't actually see it happening with Lou/Roy)
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What are some reasonable top 4 RHD you'd be looking for? (Like Zub is the perfect one, but no way Ottawa is trading him in division when they're currently looking to be upwards trending).
 
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What are some reasonable top 4 RHD you'd be looking for?
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I honestly have no idea who's even out there who fits the definition of "right-handed, defensive-minded, can PK AND play ~20 min a game"........and the list of who could move is probably MUCH MUCH smaller than the list of who even fits the definition.

PLUS, a lot of guys that fit the above definition have NMCs/NTCs........and Buffalo is likely on a LOT of those limited NTCs.
 
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ManofSteel55 said:
When they start dumping upcoming UFA's, Edmonton should be calling about Henri Jokiharju.
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Frankly, I think he's available right now. He seems to have fallen out of favor with Ruff.

I think our lineup tomorrow will give a glimpse as to how far he's fallen -- Samuelsson got hurt (again) and the choice of replacement is between Gilbert and Jokiharju. If we play Gilbert tomorrow......Joker isn't in the plans at all.
 
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Frankly, I think he's available right now. He seems to have fallen out of favor with Ruff.

I think our lineup tomorrow will give a glimpse as to how far he's fallen -- Samuelsson got hurt (again) and the choice of replacement is between Gilbert and Jokiharju. If we play Gilbert tomorrow......Joker isn't in the plans at all.
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Has his game fallen off, or is it just a scenario where the coach doesn't like him?
 
Zman5778 said:
I honestly have no idea who's even out there who fits the definition of "right-handed, defensive-minded, can PK AND play ~20 min a game"........and the list of who could move is probably MUCH MUCH smaller than the list of who even fits the definition.

PLUS, a lot of guys that fit the above definition have NMCs/NTCs........and Buffalo is likely on a LOT of those limited NTCs.
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Yeah like Rasmus Andersson is the only one that comes to mind, and he's definitely not defensive orientated, even though he can play PK and over 20 minutes a game without much issue.
 
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