Top-4 D vs Top-6 W

[Dubi Doo]

Let's say Adams makes one more move, what would you rather he adds- a top-4 D or a top-6 W?

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[Gabrielor]

top-6 W. Specifically Zegras.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

I'd rather have a top 4 stay at home defenseman (ideally RHD but I'm not picky about that) that can PK and do the dirty work to allow Dahlin/Power/Byram to roam. But there's no space unless they trade out a defenseman. Too many currently on the current roster that fill similar roles.

 

[joshjull]

I’d say top 6 forward, since I know they're not looking for a top 4 dman. They feel that got the 4th member of the top 4 with Byram.

 

[Jacob582]

Trade Byram for a top 4 RHSAHD.

 

[Fjordy]

I think a top 4 D made sense, but with players like Pesce, Roy and DeMelo gone, I just don't see any good options right now.

So I think a top 6 forward makes a lot of sense. Any injury to the top 6 leaves us thin, and we need more goals. Even now, we don't have another proven top 6 forward.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

I’d say top 6 forward, since I know they're not looking for a top 4 dman. They feel that got the 4th member of the top 4 with Byram.

I read this poll as what we want or would rather have happen, not what will happen.

But I agree with you. The top 4 or 5 defensemen are set in stone.

 

[Sabre the Win]

Trade Byram for a top 4 RHSAHD.

They aren't going to trade Byram, the Sabres want speed and he has that in spades. Byram was targeted for a reason.

 

[Zman5778]

What do I want to see them get? Given the choice? Top 4 RHD.

We've got the young talent to fill the top 6 "hole" internally, I see no reason to go out and get one. But a top 4 RHD? Preferably one that is defense-first? Those are 2/3 years away in our system. Gimme a top 4 RHD that can defend.

 

[Djp]

The way I see it...top 6 isnt a need right now. You bring one in that kicks someone out.

They could move Greenway and bring someone in to replace him
right now it looks like Krebs is a 13F who can sub ok nyo any spot on the 4 lines.
The youth in RRochestercan also replace players


I see RD as possibly being the hole that gets replaced. They could trade Joker/Clifton for something

 

[Sabre Dance]

We have young talent at each position. Defense takes longer and is harder. So the clear answer is defense.

 

[Fjordy]

What do I want to see them get? Given the choice? Top 4 RHD.

We've got the young talent to fill the top 6 "hole" internally, I see no reason to go out and get one. But a top 4 RHD? Preferably one that is defense-first? Those are 2/3 years away in our system. Gimme a top 4 RHD that can defend.

It just seems like there are no options on the market. DeMelo re-signed with the Jets. Pesce chose New Jersey. Roy chose the Caps. I don't see any good options in the trade.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

2C or preferably 1C

 

[Zman5778]

It just seems like there are no options on the market. DeMelo re-signed with the Jets. Pesce chose New Jersey. Roy chose the Caps. I don't see any good options in the trade.

I'm saying nothing about realism here. I am simply answering -- given the choice, which would I prefer?

I full well know that if we're talking realism.......a top 6 forward is infinitely more likely.

 

[SabresFanNorthPortFL]

What about Kevin Shattenkirk as a depth vet right shot dman?

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Wing. For all his faults, Skinner's goal production needs to be replaced.

They've got some mix-and-match options to add a #4 to Dahlin, Byram, and Power. Counting on Ruff to find the synergy.

 

[stokes84]

I think the defense is set for years TBH.

 

[Beerz]

I say top 6 because Adams would just add another Left handed puck moving dman

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Top 4 D. But I haven’t thought they needed a top 6 this entire time. I’d be riding with tuch, jj, quinn, and benson. Ive wanted an Ekholm for a decade now.

 

[VaporTrail]

Defense...seems we have more prospects that could crack the top 6 rather than the top 4.

 

[Jeremy2020]

I read this poll as what we want or would rather have happen, not what will happen.

But I agree with you. The top 4 or 5 defensemen are set in stone.

The caveat is whether is a "what we want that is realistic" or "total dream".

 

[Havok89]

I think the defense is set for years TBH.

Hard to feel it’s complete without a single useful RHD on the roster. Samuelsson also seems guaranteed to miss 25+ games a year

 

[Djp]

What about Kevin Shattenkirk as a depth vet right shot dman?

Hr I'd pure 6-8Dman. Hr isnt a top 4. I dont mind if they signed him to s $1M press box D who occasionally plays.

If like to have a bridge player to the youth coming up who is under contract for 3 yrs but who us mid 20s. Maybe someone entering yr 3 of an ELC who nay be nhl ready.

they have RD prospects in komorov. Strbek, McCarthy, Kieber

 

[Sabresbyswords104]

top-6 W. Specifically Zegras.

Agree

 

[Club]

2C or preferably 1C

I'd say the same. Top 6 C who can play W.