If Adams doesn't add these type of players this season, then he ain't the one. I dont know how he can watch the playoffs, listen to Marchand talk about the injuring other players, etc...and think everything is fine. I would hope Cozens getting filled in last year would light a fire under his ass to find some players who can step up in place of our young C who is trying to find his game.
One thing that the Sabres are not lacking right now are quality prospects on ELCs. They have so many of them that they have a lot of guys burning years of their ELCs in Rochester because there are no NHL roster spots for them.
I'm down to overpay, but I'd be curious to who else was available for that hefty price. Might have several good options if paying that much.
Lindy will be a central figure in building his roster, no question. It won't be Kevyn handing him anything.
Not on that contract.
People thought that about the coaching staff and we saw what happened there...
You have to find the overlap in the Venn diagram of:
I think we've come up with a decent sized list over the past few weeks/months, but I will concede that none of them are in the same echelon as Cirelli. He may be the best option but a good amount, and I'd like to aim for the best option out there.
Wild Bill Karlsson might be a damned good fit here too....if we could convince him to waive his NTC.
I think we've come up with a decent sized list over the past few weeks/months, but I will concede that none of them are in the same echelon as Cirelli. He may be the best option but a good amount, and I'd like to aim for the best option out there.
Imagine having a guy on the team who shows up in Selke votes.
Yes, I remember this. Good list, though I wouldn't think their respective teams would even discuss moving Drury, Danault, or Nelson.
Moving one or two of these young guys caught in the log jam should be a much higher priority than moving 11OV, IMO. It'll mean Adam has to part with one or more of his guys though...
He's actually my favorite fit given the contract, but the have to get him to waive, and including to someone previously speaking on it somewhere (here? twitter?), apparently its thought that he won't leave Vegas on grounds of family.
I'm actually wondering if Tamps might not prefer Krebs in a package for Cirelli. Cheap, cost-controlled, still has room to grow, plays center. Paul would replace Cirelli, Krebs can work himself into the Paul role.
I would do that deal, Tampa only would if they're actually in a bad way capwise.
Been having similar thoughts, while the #11 in this draft might have more value in a vacuum, I don't think it lines up with what Tampa is trying to do at all. They'll likely prefer young cheap roster players, prospects close to being contributors, or picks in future drafts. I'd try to dangle something based on our 2025 1st and Rosen but would be open to including Krebs too (opens up the 4C slot for someone physical like everyone wants)
The only issue I have with the concept is that if we don't "win the trade", we're helping a division rival extend their window. I want them to move Cirelli in a bad deal and be looking at them in the rear view next year.
Exactly, my thoughts as well. Cirelli + Dowd in addition to Tage and Cozens would be a center spine to really get excited about.
It takes two to tango.
