The 2024-2025 Roster Thread

[GrierIsGod123]

Cozens and Krebs better step it up or I'm calling up Kulich to play center.

100% ... I think they need to give Kulich a look in the middle at some point. He seems to have a decent IQ, plus skating that could do well in the NHL. You never know, it just could work.

What if Buffalo retains on Samuelsson? Maybe get it down to $3.5M cap hit. Would he have positive trade value at that point?

No

 

[Sabresbyswords104]

He's not waiving his NMC to play here.

Maybe with the other swedes, never know

 

[jc17]

Maybe with the other swedes, never know

 

[sabresEH]

100% ... I think they need to give Kulich a look in the middle at some point. He seems to have a decent IQ, plus skating that could do well in the NHL. You never know, it just could work.


No

No was my initial reaction too. But retaining him to 3.5 is close to the same cap hit as buying him out, but in this case, the “penalty” is now for lesser years and you’re getting some kind of asset from the deal. Makes sense imo.

 

[Gras]

No was my initial reaction too. But retaining him to 3.5 is close to the same cap hit as buying him out, but in this case, the “penalty” is now for lesser years and you’re getting some kind of asset from the deal. Makes sense imo.

We'll just flip him over the summer to PHI for Risto

 

[Chainshot]

Adams out there -

 

[Djp]

Nobody will like this, but I'd still send Peterka, Kulich, Jokiharju and the 2025 1st to Ottawa for Tkachuk.

No.....too much

 

[toddkaz]

Is Bo Byram becoming a better player than Mittelstadt?

 

[Fjordy]

Is Bo Byram becoming a better player than Mittelstadt?

He looks good as an offensive defenseman, but our top 4 is skewed offensively because of this and we really need a more defensive top 4 D. It's a question of whether we needed this type of player or not. Also, don't forget that our second line still hasn't produced.

While Byram is playing like this, it does raise his value, and if Adams wants to balance out his defense, some team could pay a good price for a guy like Byram.

 

[Sabresbyswords104]

So.500 , how long is Tage and Samuelsson out for ? I think we really should try trade for something really good now and push forward, any rumors ?

 

[ValJamesDuex]

So.500 , how long is Tage and Samuelsson out for ? I think we really should try trade for something really good now and push forward, any rumors ?

There is a injury thread at the top of the page.

Tage and UPL will be either Sat or Wed

Sam is longer term

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Is Bo Byram becoming a better player than Mittelstadt?

I'd say no but it's too subjective. More to the point, the Sabres have one too many offensive LHDs than they can actually maximize, while lacking any solid defensive D-men. So while that group doesn't exactly work well, there is also the problem of not having a 2nd scoring line or any top-6 depth when injuries happen. I wonder how that problem could've been avoided...???

 

[Fjordy]

So.500 , how long is Tage and Samuelsson out for ? I think we really should try trade for something really good now and push forward, any rumors ?

Dreger got chatty. Yesterday he said:

"Around the league when it comes to trade talk, which isn’t unusual, but one team to keep an eye on is the Sabres, who have been inconsistent so far this season. They have been engaged in more conversation than the average NHL GM."

Nothing new in principle, but the situation obliges Adams to action.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Is Bo Byram becoming a better player than Mittelstadt?

Mitts is having a breakout season, no? I think most agreed the value was fair, but the player type we acquired didn't make much sense. If they can find a steady top-4 guy, that may help, but I'm still not sure who we play Byram with. He's been bounced around between partners quite a bit. He's a good player, though. No one can deny that.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I still think you build around Dahlin, Byram, and Power. While similar players, all should grow into all around defensemen with huge ceilings. I don’t think any are purely offensive players in a few years. Large offensive defensmen that are still good at defense? Sure, redundant but who cares. It’s a unique three headed monster.

You just need to continue growing their defensive game. You don’t trade any of them. You give them a proper top 4 vet to play with and learn from. The fact we don’t have that is wild

 

[MOGlLNY]

Come on what? You interpret my post as advocating for Dahlin to go? That's your problem. He's not untouchable, neither is Power...doesn't mean I'm advocating for any one of them to be traded over another. The fact is that the D-corps as a whole doesn't make sense. Some level of revamp needs to happen. Go put your head back in the sand if you don't like it or can't accept it.

It’s a bad opinion

Mitts is having a breakout season, no? I think most agreed the value was fair, but the player type we acquired didn't make much sense. If they can find a steady top-4 guy, that may help, but I'm still not sure who we play Byram with. He's been bounced around between partners quite a bit. He's a good player, though. No one can deny that.

Bowen Byram has more 5v5 points than Mittelstadt

 

[Fjordy]

I still think you build around Dahlin, Byram, and Power. While similar players, all should grow into all around defensemen with huge ceilings. I don’t think any are purely offensive players in a few years. Large offensive defensmen that are still good at defense? Sure, redundant but who cares. It’s a unique three headed monster.

You just need to continue growing their defensive game. You don’t trade any of them. You give them a proper top 4 vet to play with and learn from. The fact we don’t have that is wild

Dahlin and Power are on long-term contracts, and Byram is an RFA in the summer. I would prefer a more balanced defense, but your idea is also viable. But what kind of contract will Byram ask for and does he even want to stay in Buffalo, and we can also find out if Pegula is ready to pay.

Top 4 RD with good defense should be a priority to add, and preferably right now.

 

[TehDoak]

Dreger's report here should damper all expectations:

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/~3029755

"Adams is willing to considering something bigger but he does not want to trade away any of his young talent"

I mean...it sounds like he's trying to go add players for just picks. So....expect very little if anything.

 

[Fjordy]

Dreger's report here should damper all expectations:

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/~3029755

"Adams is willing to considering something bigger but he does not want to trade away any of his young talent"

I mean...it sounds like he's trying to go add players for just picks. So....expect very little if anything.

Well he trade Savoie and it worked for now. I doubt that all our more or less valuable prospects are unavailable, plus picks can also be a good idea, there are players who can probably be acquired only for pick and mid prospect.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Dreger's report here should damper all expectations:

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/~3029755

"Adams is willing to considering something bigger but he does not want to trade away any of his young talent"

I mean...it sounds like he's trying to go add players for just picks. So....expect very little if anything.

Maybe me putting words in his mouth but I take that as not trading young guys off the current roster. Not prospects

 

[Beerz]

Is Bo Byram becoming a better player than Mittelstadt?

No. And certainly not for this team.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

I wonder if Strome in Anaheim might be available. Slide him in as the 2C. He's from Mississauga, 31 signed for 2 more years at 5M. Last 2 years of the deal he plays 3C or 4C.

 

[Willgamesh]

Is Bo Byram becoming a better player than Mittelstadt?

Season Stats.
Mitts:
17GP
6G
10A
16Pts
-11
19:47 TOI

BO
17PG
3G
8A
11PTS
+9
22:24 TOI

Personally i have no idea why people want to trade BO we need another top 4D not to subtract 1, Ship out more prospects protected 1st's, 2nd's and Joki/Sammy

 

[toddkaz]

It’s a bad opinion


Bowen Byram has more 5v5 points than Mittelstadt

Mitts is also a -11 while Byram is a +9

An outdated statistic but is telling when it comes to 5v5 points.

 

[TehDoak]

https://thehockeynews.com/news/should-the-buffalo-sabres-have-tried-to-get-ken-holland-as-their-gm

How much do we have to pay him to be our team president?

Just an adult in the room build out the front office/scouting department and getting the right people in place and the right processes for decision making.