Speculation: The 2026-27 Roster Speculation Thread: Summer Edition - Throw in All The Oars, We're Trading for Battleships

[enthusiast]

I'll reserve judgment until I see the price. Kyrou would have replaced Tuch's offensive production......but he ain't good defensively.

That's why they'll get Robbo instead

 

[TehDoak]

Alright San Jose. Flip 9 to us for Byram. We'll send something back to make up the difference.

Why would we send anything back?

Nemec got 2 1sts. Byram is better than Nemec. Something like 9th OA is the starting point for a deal.

Give San Jose permission to speak with Byram before the trade and get a deal done on paper for him to sign 7/1.

 

[Zman5778]

Give San Jose permission to speak with Byram before the trade and get a deal done on paper for him to sign 7/1.

I'm starting to wonder if Ferris is getting word out that Byram is hitting the market next year regardless of if he's traded or not.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

I'm starting to wonder if Ferris is getting word out that Byram is hitting the market next year regardless of if he's traded or not.

Agents and their shill Insiders control most of the league movement now.

 

[Beerz]

I'm starting to wonder if Ferris is getting word out that Byram is hitting the market next year regardless of if he's traded or not.

If that is the case you might as well keep him until trade deadline

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Dahlicious]

Equivalent of McLeod+1st or thereabouts, eh?

 

[Zman5778]

Equivalent of McLeod+1st or thereabouts, eh?

More or less. Gastrin was a high 2nd rounder last year.

So it's like 20/McLeod/Wahlberg. Ain't no way I'm paying that for Kyrou.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

If that is the case you might as well keep him until trade deadline

Jarmo learning why KA could not trade him last summer.

 

[Sabre the Win]

Sabres still victims of the Palm Tree tax. Not even winning can supplant them.

 

[Zman5778]

Sabres still victims of the Palm Tree tax. Not even winning can supplant them.

The offseason has barely gotten started, with zero rumors out there regarding the Sabres....especially rumors that X player didn't want to come here. So let's see what happens.

AND


I think winning for ONE season isn't likely enough to get us off of some bigger-name trade clauses, especially from more desirable teams/locales.

I'm on record as thinking that we're not likely to do much in terms of roster moves much to the dismay of some/many.......but I think it'll be because Jarmo decides that's our track. Not due to some "Palm Tree tax" or some such.

 

[Sabre the Win]

The offseason has barely gotten started, with zero rumors out there regarding the Sabres....especially rumors that X player didn't want to come here. So let's see what happens.

AND


I think winning for ONE season isn't likely enough to get us off of some bigger-name trade clauses, especially from more desirable teams/locales.

I'm on record as thinking that we're not likely to do much in terms of roster moves much to the dismay of some/many.......but I think it'll be because Jarmo decides that's our track. Not due to some "Palm Tree tax" or some such.

It was tongue in cheek but I agree one season won't change people's perception. Most fans that I've talked to believe Buffalo was a one and done team that had a magical season and I think that echos with most NHL fan's.

It was an odd year with both Toronto and Florida not being in the mix and I think people believe them to be back in it next year.

 

[Zman5778]

It was tongue in cheek but I agree one season won't change people's perception. Most fans that I've talked to believe Buffalo was a one and done team that had a magical season and I think that echos with most NHL fan's.

It was an odd year with both Toronto and Florida not being in the mix and I think people believe them to be back in it next year.

Florida is absolutely going to be back in the mix. Toronto I'm not so sure about. Their ability to defend (team-wide, not just defense) and their goaltending are HUGE question marks. Tavares is aging out quickly and I think Matthews is start a slow decline....yeah, he'll be PPG for a few years but I think his body is going to betray him.

And if my hunch is right and Jarmo is going to take our team even younger.....I think we're in for a slip.

 

[Ace]

The FOMO is thick in here.

We’ve been missing out on the better part of two decades and the only things we know we’re trying to do are move Byram out and watch Tuch walk.

The time to get started was a long time ago.

Now would also be a good time.

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

The offseason has barely gotten started, with zero rumors out there regarding the Sabres....especially rumors that X player didn't want to come here. So let's see what happens.

AND


I think winning for ONE season isn't likely enough to get us off of some bigger-name trade clauses, especially from more desirable teams/locales.

I'm on record as thinking that we're not likely to do much in terms of roster moves much to the dismay of some/many.......but I think it'll be because Jarmo decides that's our track. Not due to some "Palm Tree tax" or some such.

There’s actually bunch of Sabres rumors out there - dreger saying we’re very active in trade talks, links to big goalies, rumors on Tuch rights traded and Byram being moved - how is that not rumors??

But also I agree it’s June 23 - draft not til end of week - they could make a massive trade tomorrow. Kyrou was interesting but Eklund dies nothing for me - why have him traded for to okay over our top 3 young guys? Otherwise nothing done they’d be in Il( aka tkachuk was never cling here)

 

[ValJamesDuex]

There’s actually bunch of Sabres rumors out there - dreger saying we’re very active in trade talks, links to big goalies, rumors on Tuch rights traded and Byram being moved - how is that not rumors??

But also I agree it’s June 23 - draft not til end of week - they could make a massive trade tomorrow. Kyrou was interesting but Eklund dies nothing for me - why have him traded for to okay over our top 3 young guys? Otherwise nothing done they’d be in Il( aka tkachuk was never cling here)

He will believe it when he see's it

 

[Der Jaeger]

I bet he waiting until Friday to announce things.

With the way Forton was talking about pick 20, I wonder if they make the pick and then start deals using the 2027 1st?

 

[Jetskiis]

With the way Forton was talking about pick 20, I wonder if they make the pick and then start deals using the 2027 1st?

yea im pretty sure they're keeping 20 oa.

 

[Beerz]

With the way Forton was talking about pick 20, I wonder if they make the pick and then start deals using the 2027 1st?

When was Forton talking about pick 20?

 

[Der Jaeger]

The Forton interview -

When was Forton talking about pick 20?

Video quoted above

 

[ValJamesDuex]

With the way Forton was talking about pick 20, I wonder if they make the pick and then start deals using the 2027 1st?

and Mrtka

 

[ValJamesDuex]

yea im pretty sure they're keeping 20 oa.

He starts out by saying it was massive move

Then goes on to add that even if they has their 2nd & 3rd it would not of been enough to move up to 20

Maybe it's a gift from Jarmo to Forton for mostly wasting the other picks at the deadline ?

 

[Jetskiis]

He starts out by saying it was massive move

Then goes on to add that even if they has their 2nd & 3rd it would not of been enough to move up to 20

Maybe it's a gift from Jarmo to Forton for mostly wasting the other picks at the deadline ?

if we can't get in range to draft Bjorck, which is very doubtful, I am very content at 20. Have our pick of a lot of solid options there.

 

[Jetskiis]

Nazar could be our 1c. one of the only options available for Byram

 

[toddkaz]

So we are going to lose Tuch, Byram and Malenstyn

The team is going to be very different next year.