We only had 2 scoring lines if you’re talking about the co-captains era. The Grier/Drury line was not a scoring line. It was a two way/match up line. Its offensive capabilities hinged on whatever winger was cycling through on the other side.
I don't know this is true but if so, the idea that paying about 21 mil to three decent Cs is too much is not really looking at the big picture. If Mitts signed for 7x7, the team would have all three at 21 mil for the next six seasons (TT and Cozens deals ending a year earlier). By 2030, would you like to guess or imagine what three top Cs would cost most teams. Right now there are sevens teams paying their top 3 Cs that much, and another seven teams paying at least 18 mil for their top 3 Cs. It would be a great cap value for all three at 21 mil for six years. It would also provide roster flexibility, and if a prospect ever forced somebody out that C would either move to wing or get traded for a good return.
Zucker Krebs Greenway doesn't exactly scream scoring threat.
He wasn't even in my top 10 of favorite summer ideas....but we are where we are.
We have no idea if that will even be a line. I’m not even sure where they expect Krebs to be after listening to Adams. The Roster Thread, Summer 2024
I would put Karlsson or Roy ahead of Zegras.
You mean in 2 days.
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They could easily add both Zegras and a center who wouldn't cost much. Guys like Eller or Suter wouldn't cost much. Colton is a two-year UFA. Maybe Gourde, Novak or Dickinson. I don't think Drury is untouchable in Carolina and I think they might be interested in a guy like Rosen.I would put Karlsson or Roy ahead of Zegras.
But, Zegras being signed for this year and next and being an RFA in summer 2026 is way more of a good idea than Necas or Ehlers who will likely both need long term, big money deals before they play a single game as a Sabre.
I'm forced to stick with current realistic targets, and Zegras 1) doesnt have a NTC to worry about, 2) has been known to be available for like a year, and Buffalo has even been rumored on that.I would put Karlsson or Roy ahead of Zegras.
But, Zegras being signed for this year and next and being an RFA in summer 2026 is way more of a good idea than Necas or Ehlers who will likely both need long term, big money deals before they play a single game as a Sabre.
Johnson is ahead of Bryson but Bryson should be the one on the big club sitting in the pressbox while Johnson plays regularly in Roch.
I have not seen a solid date for when the deal would close.
What's the problem with Zegras? He's a great, positive guy, a talented playmaker, and he's moved into defense. He seems like a perfect fit on LW with Cozens or Thompson. He fits perfectly into the core team, he will help on the PP and create chances for our shooters. I think I trust the Anaheim fans more than the tabloids.
Vegas moving someone is always realistic. And Roy doesn't have any trade protection, either.
What is a "good shot" to you?
If everyone stays healthy and adapts quickly to Lindy's system, I think they have a good chance, but there are a lot of risks and they happen every year.
I have not seen a solid date for when the deal would close.
When there was the original announcement, there was no hard date put forth for when the deal would close. And I will be surprised that lawyers are working on Friday July 5th.
I'd rather be criticizing and having a discussions about the team and players, than keeping my fingers in my ears and head in the sand when people analyze the team and come to any sort of negative conclusion that I couldn't take.
Nobody is currently asking to blow up the team. They are frustrated at the holes that remain on the team, which have been discussed about for years, that they haven't seen the team they want to see competitive, kick the can for years to address. And when they finally received a presser that sounded to them that management is showing some urgency, and the holes remain on the team. The actions from the GM aren't good enough, and that feeling of "not good enough" has been around for years, and to make matters worse, it's 100% on the doing BY the GM.No need to blow the team up. Incremental compounding improvements. It takes more than three or four seasons to turn the 2021 Sabres into a contender, no matter how much the fans really want it with all their hearts.
Adams is just the GM. He ain't a f***ing genie.
I'm curious how much and where you think they should add to the core. Because right now Levi seems to be their future goalie. They have 2 centers, 2 wingers, and 3-4 defenseman.
Like I said, good luck getting this done on a Friday, July 5th.Capitals reach agreement to purchase CapFriendly website
It won’t happen until July, but according to multiple sources, the Washington Capitals have reached an agreement to purchase the outstanding CapFriendly website.www.sportsnet.ca
These same sources stressed that both the Capitals and CapFriendly wanted the site to be publicly available and independently operated through the 2024 NHL Draft and the start of free agency, so it is not expected the sale will be official until at least July 5.
Added enough steak, time for some sizzle.Vegas moving someone is always realistic. And Roy doesn't have any trade protection, either.
With Eichel, Hertl, and Karlsson, I don't know if Vegas is hunting for a guy like Krebs, even if they know him well.
You need to step away from the ledge.
1) I'm over the ledge
Because Verbeek is obsessed with physical strength and size for his team.
