Sabres news and notes

[JATMtheJATM]

Could have sworn this thread existed, but I guess not. Anyways. I figure a one stop thread for smaller stories would be good. So to start off, the sabres are moving a preseason game from rochester to Penn state cause blue Cross isn't up to snuff.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/hockey/2016/06/28/sabres-outdated-arena-not-worthy-nhl-preseason-game/86466126/

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres may be trying to move evander. It was a gamble, and his game is great. But he has no desire to grow up.

http://www.wgr550.com/pages/22797037.php?contentType=4&contentId=18784763#.V3VEvmuf-MI.twitter

I have no problem with taking the risk, and it seems wise of murray to say, look, this didn't work out, let's move on with it. Seems very proactive at this point. I like that

[Skooby]

Sabres may be trying to move evander. It was a gamble, and his game is great. But he has no desire to grow up.

http://www.wgr550.com/pages/22797037.php?contentType=4&contentId=18784763#.V3VEvmuf-MI.twitter

I have no problem with taking the risk, and it seems wise of murray to say, look, this didn't work out, let's move on with it. Seems very proactive at this point. I like that

Getting someone to take on his pay is going to be challenging, I'd suggest an optional late round pick just to cut bait.

[JATMtheJATM]

Getting someone to take on his pay is going to be challenging, I'd suggest an optional late round pick just to cut bait.

chances are, no one will take him, and the sabres will keep him. *shrugs*

maybe he will finally wake up, but i thought that after the all star game thing.

[Dr. Who]

Got this from another board. Can't be true.

Harrki oy Kaartokatu‏@scanadusa

Is believe player from buffalo Kane, Girgensons, Franson. From Colorado Barrie, Landeskog. Other team also offer similar to Colorado. Close

[Dr. Who]

And now there is a rumor that Kane is going to be bought out. Uggh.

[OpIv37]

Got this from another board. Can't be true.

Harrki oy Kaartokatu‏@scanadusa

Is believe player from buffalo Kane, Girgensons, Franson. From Colorado Barrie, Landeskog. Other team also offer similar to Colorado. Close

Those words are all English but they don't make much sense in that order.

[Dr. Who]

I know, but one can surmise what he means. Seems like a ridiculous rumor in any event.

[mightysimi]

I know, but one can surmise what he means. Seems like a ridiculous rumor in any event.

I don't think there is anyway Landeskog is a part of anything. Maybe Duchesne but not the captain. Either way with either of them, it is a terrible trade for Colorado.

[ckg927]

Sportsnet is reporting that D Jake McCabe has re-upped with the Sabres for 3 more seasons.

The deal is worth $4.8 million overall; Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports breaks it down thusly: next season, $1.25 M and then $1.775 M the next 2 seasons.

[JATMtheJATM]

Sportsnet is reporting that D Jake McCabe has re-upped with the Sabres for 3 more seasons.

The deal is worth $4.8 million overall; Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports breaks it down thusly: next season, $1.25 M and then $1.775 M the next 2 seasons.

McCabe was solid last year. Love it

[ckg927]

The Sabres released their Development Camp roster(it'll be taking place at HarborCenter starting next Wednesday; the Blue & Gold Scrimmage will go next Saturday at 1pm). On the roster: the top 3 2016 draft picks(Alexander Nylander, Rasmus Asplund and Cliff Pu, along with East Aurora native(and teammate of Nylander at Mississauga)Austin Osmanski. Justin Bailey is in the mix, too...along with Amherst native Frank Hora(who plays for Kitchener of the OHL). Also of note: Ryan Mantha of the OHL's Niagara IceDogs will be there too.

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">IT&#39;S OFFICIAL: Defenseman Jake McCabe has signed a 3-year contract extension: <a href="https://t.co/WlpGCVlOKB">https://t.co/WlpGCVlOKB</a> <a href="https://t.co/WxLSpiVw2B">pic.twitter.com/WxLSpiVw2B</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/748677762341273600">July 1, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome back, Cole Schneider!<br><br>The Williamsville native has signed a 1-year, 2-way contract: <a href="https://t.co/pdwFID25ej">https://t.co/pdwFID25ej</a> <a href="https://t.co/KCFaPZES6Q">pic.twitter.com/KCFaPZES6Q</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/748679196201869312">July 1, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jake McCabe (3 yrs @ $1.6M) comparables:<br>Moore 3 @ $1.67M<br>Gelinas 2 @ $1.575M<br>Sustr 2 @ $1.45M<br><br>More: <a href="https://t.co/B2nBOhiOwZ">https://t.co/B2nBOhiOwZ</a></p>&mdash; General Fanager (@generalfanager) <a href="https://twitter.com/generalfanager/status/748664134754000896">June 30, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[JATMtheJATM]

So murray had a verbal agreement with zatkoff, and sent the contract. However, zatkoff then signed with LA. Murray is pissed

[mightysimi]

You got to think Risto was eyeing that Ekblad contract pretty hard.

[mightysimi]

Citing information he heard from an agent, former NHLer Georges Laraque told WGR radio in Buffalo (http://www.wgr550.com/Laraque-on-WGR-Sabres-trying-to-trade-Evander-Kane/22797023) Thursday that the Buffalo Sabres (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/teams/buffalo-sabres/) are trying to trade talented forwardEvander Kane (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/players/evander-kane/504252), who is the subject of a police investigation (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/police-reports-outline-complaints-sabres-evander-kane/).
"It seems now they want to pull the plug on it," Laroque said. "I don't know if you could give that guy away with all his baggage."

[JATMtheJATM]

Okposo to wear 21

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres also sign Derek grant. Has played 40 games with 3 assists, but don't be fooled. This is an AHL signing

[ckg927]

There's a few other signings on the Sabres front, most of it Amerks-related...

*They picked up 2 defensemen: Justin Falk, who played last season for the AHL champion Lake Erie Monsters(what, you thought the Cavaliers were the ONLY Cleveland-based team to win a title this year? :D ) and Taylor Fedun, formerly with the Utica Comets. They both signed 1 year, 2-way contracts.

*And...just in, they also added Mac Bennett(ANOTHER D-man; he played last season for the St. John's IceCaps)and F Daniel Muzito-Bagenda(who played last season with the Mississauga Steelheads)to 1-year AHL contracts.

[JATMtheJATM]

I'm hoping the merks are alot better next year

[JATMtheJATM]

ROR drunk driving case dropped

[Skooby]

ROR drunk driving case dropped
Awesome !!

[JATMtheJATM]

http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-gm-tim-murray-knows-jimmy-vesey-sign-elsewhere/

Also talks about nylander and how he could go anywhere. And their search for depth D This summer

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres resign foligno

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=889454

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Initial word is Foligno simply accepted his qualifying offer, an equal to last season&#39;s salary of $2,250,000. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash">#Sabres</a></p>&mdash; Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNHarrington/status/753664840225419264">July 14, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With Foligno in tow, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash">#Sabres</a> are just under $7M of cap space with Risto and Girgensons yet to go. Getting interesting.</p>&mdash; Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNHarrington/status/753669259599941632">July 14, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash">#Sabres</a> cap point: They&#39;re on the hook for $1.5M this year for Cody McCormick but a LTIR settlement could help if they exceed cap.</p>&mdash; Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNHarrington/status/753671426981367808">July 14, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[JATMtheJATM]

http://www.wgr550.com/pages/22813377.php?contentType=4&contentId=18798618

Coach hirings

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NHL deadline has passed for RFAs to accept qualifying offers. We know <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash">#Sabres</a> doing long term w/Risto. Girgensons situation remains unclear.</p>&mdash; Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNHarrington/status/754061088623325184">July 15, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Night Train]

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Girgenson may not be long for this roster. Young guys like Bailey, Carrier and Baptiste are knocking on the door, wanting a spot.

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[JATMtheJATM]

Girgenson may not be long for this roster. Young guys like Bailey, Carrier and Baptiste are knocking on the door, wanting a spot.

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Zem had one bad year. I'm confident he can bounce back.

[JATMtheJATM]

Kasdorf and cattanacci resign

[JATMtheJATM]

http://www.wgr550.com/Sabres-sign-defenseman-Burgdoerfer/22819831

Minor signing for rochester

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres trim their roster

http://www.wgr550.com/pages/22894323.php?contentType=4&contentId=18962834

[DetDannyWilliams]

https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/photos/282524166/1024x576/cut.jpg

[JATMtheJATM]

3 sent to rochester

https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-assign-3-to-rochester/c-282911106

[JATMtheJATM]

Fasching, Nelson, ullmark up

[swiper]

Get Lehner the heck outta there. The back-up cannot possibly be worse.

[Yasgur's Farm]

Not gonna happen swiper.

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just call him &quot;Goal&quot; Schneider. ��<br><br>Williamsville native Cole Schneider 2nd in <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAHL">@TheAHL</a> in scoring.<br><br>Amerks update ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/iej1tcHC6X">https://t.co/iej1tcHC6X</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dt3CTfybzr">pic.twitter.com/Dt3CTfybzr</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/793475949199237120">November 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[JATMtheJATM]

Check out @pham1717's Tweet: https://twitter.com/pham1717/status/794544388215021568?s=09

Carrier up, Bailey down

[JATMtheJATM]

http://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/recent-first-round-pick-up-for-grab-in-buffalo/?ref=jeanmichel

Clickbait source, yes. But apparently, GMTM is getting calls about girgs. And, sorry, it's time to move on from zemgus. He's regressed

[OpIv37]

http://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/recent-first-round-pick-up-for-grab-in-buffalo/?ref=jeanmichel

Clickbait source, yes. But apparently, GMTM is getting calls about girgs. And, sorry, it's time to move on from zemgus. He's regressed

Why would he be getting calls abot a player who's regressed?

[JATMtheJATM]

Why would he be getting calls abot a player who's regressed?

Some players simply really do need a change of scenery. He's young enough to maybe find his game elsewhere. Happens all the time

[The Jokeman]

Why would he be getting calls abot a player who's regressed?

Teams might be looking for a sacrificial lamb to give to Las Vegas.

[JATMtheJATM]

Fedun recalled. He's been decent for the sabres this year. Can't be any worse over Bogo...

[DetDannyWilliams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/bookerT2116">@bookerT2116</a> on being named to the 2017 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAllStar?src=hash">#NHLAllStar</a> Team! <a href="https://t.co/kaibRtIdOT">pic.twitter.com/kaibRtIdOT</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/818866079133003776">January 10, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[ckg927]

I'd argue that Risto deserved to go as well. But props to Kyle for making the ASG.

[swiper]

Cal O'Reilly waived.

GMTM has let out that he's looking for a 4th line center.

http://www.wgr550.com/Cal-O-Reilly-waived-Sabres-on-lookout-for-fourth-l/23005474

[coastal]

Like he didn't realize that as soon as Larson went down for the year?

heres a hint Tim... this season is over. No need to look now. Not to mention... we need a 3rd line center more than anything.

let Girgs or Larson (if he comes back) play 4th line center.

[JATMtheJATM]

Like he didn't realize that as soon as Larson went down for the year?

heres a hint Tim... this season is over. No need to look now. Not to mention... we need a 3rd line center more than anything.

let Girgs or Larson (if he comes back) play 4th line center.

I'd rather they play some youth and sell off spare parts for youth and let the rebuild continue. Small steps were made, but too many wasted roster spots

[coastal]

There's a whole crap load of salary chewed up on non-productive crap

[JATMtheJATM]

There's a whole crap load of salary chewed up on non-productive crap

I know and it's killing us. Can't wait till some of the youth that's not ready yet knocks some of the trash out of the roster

[JATMtheJATM]

Wings waive marchenko. A youngish, defense first dman. He's been excellent on their PK. please, Murray. Please.

[JATMtheJATM]

We claim DEREK Grant off waivers. We seriously let marchenko and riberio pass but got DEREK Grant again?

[JATMtheJATM]

amerks sign Nathan paetsch. Huge signing for them. Guy was a warrior for the Griffins over the years. Championship guy

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres claim Jordan Nolan off waivers from kings

[SpikedLemonade]

Same relevance....

My balls are itchy.

[ckg927]

Buffalo just assigned Nick Baptiste to Rochester.

[JATMtheJATM]

Pu signs three year ELC

[JATMtheJATM]

Nylander skated today. That's big news for sabres fans and the amerks

[JATMtheJATM]

http://www.letsgoamerks.com/2017/11/04/alexander-nylander-returns-to-the-ice/

[coastal]

http://www.letsgoamerks.com/2017/11/04/alexander-nylander-returns-to-the-ice/

Speed in the lineup... if he can be what his brother is... Middlestadt looks like a badass too... Pu... Guhle... add another piece this year...

I'm assuming there is 0 chance of winning the draft lotto, so #1 target is the Russian.

[JATMtheJATM]

Speed in the lineup... if he can be what his brother is... Middlestadt looks like a badass too... Pu... Guhle... add another piece this year...

I'm assuming there is 0 chance of winning the draft lotto, so #1 target is the Russian.

DONT RUIN MY DAHLIN DREAM!

[JATMtheJATM]

Kevin weekes just posted a picture of Desjardins mask he just obtained for his collection, then mused of the sabres we're gonna add another to their collection soon. Appears a move of some sort MAY be on the way?

[JATMtheJATM]

Mattias Samuelson is here to stay. Signed a 7 year, 30 mil extension today

[mightysimi]

Mattias Samuelson is here to stay. Signed a 7 year, 30 mil extension today
Are we assuming a big jump here? Doesn't it seem like a bit for a fairly unproven player? If he does jump, the contract will be great in a few years.

[JATMtheJATM]

Are we assuming a big jump here? Doesn't it seem like a bit for a fairly unproven player? If he does jump, the contract will be great in a few years.

Depends. He's got GREAT underlying numbers. I don't think you're ever gonna see him light up the scoresheet

[mightysimi]

Depends. He's got GREAT underlying numbers. I don't think you're ever gonna see him light up the scoresheet

How are his numbers not playing with Dahlin?

[ckg927]

Are we assuming a big jump here? Doesn't it seem like a bit for a fairly unproven player? If he does jump, the contract will be great in a few years.

I'd argue that by the end of his contract, he'll be UNDERPAID.

[JATMtheJATM]

How are his numbers not playing with Dahlin?

I don't know. He would have likely played the whole year last year with Buffalo, but had an injury prior to. It's a risk, but it's forward thinking by management. They're hedging he will be a major piece going forward and will be under value when the sabres are ready to contend and major players need pay days

[mightysimi]

I don't know. He would have likely played the whole year last year with Buffalo, but had an injury prior to. It's a risk, but it's forward thinking by management. They're hedging he will be a major piece going forward and will be under value when the sabres are ready to contend and major players need pay days
I can see that. Getting in before the salary cap goes up can be great for this kind of stuff. Obviously if he keeps it up/improves though.

[JATMtheJATM]

I can see that. Getting in before the salary cap goes up can be great for this kind of stuff. Obviously if he keeps it up/improves though.

He looked good last night. Kinda a throwback in some ways, but can skate and pass. His skating was a HUGE question mark when he was drafted, but it has become a strength. Good for him. At worst, it's not a huge cap hit if he fails to live up to his potential

[JATMtheJATM]

Comrie to ROCH for conditioning.

It's going to be interesting to see how the Sabres handle this when he's ready

[Skooby]

Comrie to ROCH for conditioning.

It's going to be interesting to see how the Sabres handle this when he's ready

UPL will not go back to Rocha cha cha, no chance.

[Night Train]

Eric Comrie's debut in goal for the Rochester Amerks was a smashing success Saturday, as the Buffalo Sabres netminder made 34 saves to steal a 3-2 win over the Toronto Marlies in Coca-Cola Coliseum.

Comrie, who has not appeared since suffering a knee injury while playing for the Sabres Nov. 16 in Ottawa, was in the first game of his conditioning assignment.

The Amerks were outshot in the game, 36-13, but Comrie stood tall to earn First Star honors and lead Rochester to its sixth straight win. Comrie stopped 27 of 29 shots over the final two periods.
Rochester improved to 17-9-1-1 to pull without four points of Toronto for first place in the AHL North.

[JATMtheJATM]

Eric Comrie's debut in goal for the Rochester Amerks was a smashing success Saturday, as the Buffalo Sabres netminder made 34 saves to steal a 3-2 win over the Toronto Marlies in Coca-Cola Coliseum.

Comrie, who has not appeared since suffering a knee injury while playing for the Sabres Nov. 16 in Ottawa, was in the first game of his conditioning assignment.

The Amerks were outshot in the game, 36-13, but Comrie stood tall to earn First Star honors and lead Rochester to its sixth straight win. Comrie stopped 27 of 29 shots over the final two periods.
Rochester improved to 17-9-1-1 to pull without four points of Toronto for first place in the AHL North.


There's gonna have to be a trade. I dunno if you can do this, but I guess I'd ask Levi's camp if he's for sure gonna sign at the end of the season, get his answer, and maybe trade Anderson at the deadline to a contender who needs a goalie. In the meantime, carry 3?

[Novacane]

UPL will be sent back down.

[JATMtheJATM]

UPL will be sent back down.

UPL sent down

[JATMtheJATM]

Fitzgerald claimed by florida

[swiper]

UPL sent down

You're a couple of days behind on this. LOL.

Maybe you have an issue from having an electric stove. Patty asked me to mention it.

[JATMtheJATM]

You're a couple of days behind on this. LOL.

Maybe you have an issue from having an electric stove. Patty asked me to mention it.

I was commenting on someone else's

[sukie]

That’s a Nashville goal in my opinion… 2-2.

I love the blue gold goat


wow… puck over line but goaltender interference… 2-1 sabes

[Woodman]

4-3 Sabres!!

[Woodman]

5-3 Sabres!


Finally!!

[Woodman]

3-2 Sabres 3rd period.

[JATMtheJATM]

3-2 Sabres 3rd period.

Bro, the score updates are what the season thread is for

[Woodman]

Bro, the score updates are what the season thread is for
Bro it was down when I tried to post there.

[Novacane]

You were prolly trying the 2021-2022 thread. It got me too. The team is starting to piss me off. I can tolerate a lot. Lack of effort is not one of them.

[JATMtheJATM]

Bro it was down when I tried to post there.

No worries!

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Portillo to test free agency, according to Jeff marek of Sportsnet. Sabres will try and trade his rights

[JATMtheJATM]

Hinostroza on waivers

[swiper]

I like Hinostroza, but he just doesn't score. He's at his NHL ceiling. The Sabres need to make room for others that can contribute more. I hope he finds a landing spot.

Portillo pisses me off. He's been hinting for two years that he wouldn't agree to come to Buffalo. Dump him ASAP.

[JATMtheJATM]

I like Hinostroza, but he just doesn't score. He's at his NHL ceiling. The Sabres need to make room for others that can contribute more. I hope he finds a landing spot.

Portillo pisses me off. He's been hinting for two years that he wouldn't agree to come to Buffalo. Dump him ASAP.

Portillo hasn't. This is the first we've heard he is interested in testing the market

[swiper]

Portillo hasn't. This is the first we've heard he is interested in testing the market

No it isn't. He has hinted at it since he was drafted. It's been a concern that reporters have been asking Adams about for two years.

[swiper]

As the trade deadline approaches and the Sabres are on the outside edge of a Wildcard spot, they are getting mentioned in a lot of rumors. Timo Meier (https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/meierti01.html) might be the biggest move at the deadline. And, yes, the Sabres were mentioned as a good fit for the power forward in the Athletic.


Shayna Goldman of The Athletic: The chatter about Timo Meier going somewhere reached a fever pitch already. However, it seems to only be intensifying. While it becomes abundantly clear, he is being moved. One has to ask, how soon will that be?

He is far from the only target when it comes to San Jose. The Sharks have other players on the market too. However, where could Meier wind up? Fans and experts alike wax poetic about potential destinations. Several make sense and a couple make too much sense.

Meier consistently bring shot and chance metrics to the table at a high level. He creates havoc as a power forward. Teams like that. He possesses multiple runs because of his contract, but also a qualifying offer looms that could total $10 million.

San Jose expects to not contend for a good while and their cap situation dictates a likely move which could come sooner rather than later. Some teams in the mix include the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, and New York Islanders. Among the three Tri-State teams, New Jersey has the most resources to make a deal work.

Seattle and Buffalo feature the assets to make a deal more palpable for the Sharks. Winnipeg is the one team that needs Meier like New Jersey does, but their cupboard could be a problem. It is safe to say the Sharks’ winger will be a crown jewel piece in this deadline.

Mike Grier has other players that are worth considering.


David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Now, the San Jose Sharks take phone calls on some of their depth players too. Scott Harrington, Matt Nieto, James Reimer, and Nick Bonino may all have different addresses before or on March 3rd.

Now, Bonino and Reimer carry arguably the most value here as far as trade deadline pieces. Both also have a five team no-trade list. Again, good rental pieces with low cap hits are hard to find.

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[OpIv37]

I like Hinostroza, but he just doesn't score. He's at his NHL ceiling. The Sabres need to make room for others that can contribute more. I hope he finds a landing spot.

Portillo pisses me off. He's been hinting for two years that he wouldn't agree to come to Buffalo. Dump him ASAP.

Honestly, can you blame him? Things are looking up for the Sabres now but a) we've been the dregs of the league for a decade and b) things have been looking up at least 3x in the past decade and have never panned out.

As a fan, I'd love nothing more than to be a 20 y/o prospect in this organization. But if I'm being objective about it and I didn't have an emotional connection to it, it's one of the last organizations in the NHL that I'd want to be a part of.

[JATMtheJATM]

No it isn't. He has hinted at it since he was drafted. It's been a concern that reporters have been asking Adams about for two years.

I just saw this. The issue isnt Buffalo, it's that Portillo sees hockey as secondary and wants to go to school as long as possible. He's extremely pragmatic. It was never anything against Buffalo (though things may have changed since Levi is seen as the future) but for the longest time it was simply that school came first.

[OpIv37]

I just saw this. The issue isnt Buffalo, it's that Portillo sees hockey as secondary and wants to go to school as long as possible. He's extremely pragmatic. It was never anything against Buffalo (though things may have changed since Levi is seen as the future) but for the longest time it was simply that school came first.

Isn't this the kind of thing that the Sabres should have known before drafting him?

[JATMtheJATM]

Isn't this the kind of thing that the Sabres should have known before drafting him?

I'm sure they did, and they probably thought it wouldn't be an issue.

But the reality is more and more college kids are exercising that loophole.

It should be closed

I don't blame Portillo for wanting to be in college. Nor do I blame him for getting to his UFA stage and deciding to test it.

But AFAIK, this is the first time Portillo has been a concern to test free agency

[JATMtheJATM]

Cozens skated in the morning skate, but no line rushes. It's likely he's out tonight

[JATMtheJATM]

Clague left practice. Was limping down the tunnel.

Not good. He's been solid for the Sabres

[Woodman]

Sabres goalie becomes oldest to record 50 or more saves in single game- ‘Age is just a number’ | Fox News (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/sabres-goalie-becomes-oldest-record-50-more-saves-single-game-age-just-number)

Sabres goalie becomes oldest to record 50 or more saves in single game: ‘Age is just a number’

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres goalie becomes oldest to record 50 or more saves in single game- ‘Age is just a number’ | Fox News (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/sabres-goalie-becomes-oldest-record-50-more-saves-single-game-age-just-number)

Sabres goalie becomes oldest to record 50 or more saves in single game: ‘Age is just a number’

They audited this and only gave him 49 now.

https://twitter.com/SabresPR/status/1629558341163798530?t=4eaklRdOzZShYEu9AtIkSg&s=19

[JATMtheJATM]

Well this is bad. Real bad

Tuch on IR

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tuch by himself wins the trade for us�� remember when Eichel was publicly called out by his coach? <a href="https://t.co/JnYiQedvA2">https://t.co/JnYiQedvA2</a> <a href="https://t.co/SOLLhR6Ma9">pic.twitter.com/SOLLhR6Ma9</a></p>&mdash; Sabres on The Warpath (@Tommy_Dangles72) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tommy_Dangles72/status/1627446641958559745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tough news on a Saturday night: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sabres</a> place Alex Tuch on injured reserve. Vet forward believed to have lower-body injury. More info coming Sunday. <a href="https://t.co/TNan3gCFpL">https://t.co/TNan3gCFpL</a></p>&mdash; Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByMHarrington/status/1629635034226229249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Well this is bad. Real bad

Tuch on IR

Put him on LTIR until the play-offs. Get Timo Meier.

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Agree with this....


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Tuch being injured is a killer for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sabres</a>. Time to make a big splash &amp; help salvage the season. Again - The Sabres have tons of picks and even more prospects. Trading a combo of 2-4 pieces is not a big deal. Levi, Kulich &amp; Savoie are untouchable. Everyone else is game</p>&mdash; Curtis Marcaccio (@CurtyMarcaccio1) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtyMarcaccio1/status/1629632330934394881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Rumor....

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Goaltender Cam Talbot is likely on the move….Vegas, LA, Buffalo. Recently turned down an extension from Ottawa. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSensGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoSensGo</a></p>&mdash; Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) <a href="https://twitter.com/andystrickland/status/1629535208478330884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome to episode two of &#39;Between 2 Stalls,&#39; presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/smartwater?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@smartwater</a>. <br><br>And now, your host, Jeff Skinner... <a href="https://t.co/9co5sPigdt">pic.twitter.com/9co5sPigdt</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1629541737956769793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[JATMtheJATM]

Put him on LTIR until the play-offs. Get Timo Meier.

Well, if the dude at Reddit who called this earlier is correct, Tuch probably won't play until next season.

I don't put much stock on it, but the poster did call the Lower Body Injury correctly.

[JATMtheJATM]

Old friend Linus Ullmark, Boston goalie. Scores a goal tonight.

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Buffalo News:

Sabres place Alex Tuch on injured reserve; top-line winger's status is uncertain (https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/sabres-place-alex-tuch-on-injured-reserve-top-line-wingers-status-is-uncertain/article_195e51c0-b568-11ed-8fa6-67330cdd5330.html)


The Buffalo Sabres' mostly injury-free season at forward took a decidedly darker turn Saturday night when the club placed top-line right winger Alex Tuch on injured reserve.

Tuch is believed to be battling a lower-body injury as he did not play the final 7½ minutes of Friday's 3-1 win at Florida, although he did not leave the bench during that period.

Tuch had a heavy collision at one point in Thursday's game at Tampa and blocked a shot off his foot Friday against the Panthers, but didn't miss any time until the tail end of Friday's game.

The Sabres are expected to recall Vinnie Hinostroza from Rochester to replace Tuch for now but the NHL trade deadline is Friday and an extended absence from a key forward could lead General Manager Kevyn Adams to make a move for a different replacement.

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Sabres official release about 10 am today:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have recalled forward Vinnie Hinostroza from <a href="https://twitter.com/AmerksHockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmerksHockey</a> and have placed forward Alex Tuch on injured reserve.<br><br>➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Ahkv4u3ijy">https://t.co/Ahkv4u3ijy</a> <a href="https://t.co/koKns3K9Q6">pic.twitter.com/koKns3K9Q6</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1629843812364300292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[JATMtheJATM]

Well, if the dude at Reddit who called this earlier is correct, Tuch probably won't play until next season.

I don't put much stock on it, but the poster did call the Lower Body Injury correctly.

Adams said Tuch will be out "the longer side of week to week"

[Woodman]

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I could watch this 100 times!

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Adams said Tuch will be out "the longer side of week to week"

Any word on exactly what's wrong with him?

[JATMtheJATM]

Any word on exactly what's wrong with him?

Lower Body Injury. That's it. The rumor is a fractured foot or something of that like

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Breaking: Sabres acquire defenseman Riley Stillman from Canucks (https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-acquire-defenseman-riley-stillman-from-canucks)



The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Riley Stillman from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Josh Bloom, the team announced Monday.

Stillman, 24, is averaging 16:06 of ice time with five assists in 32 games with Vancouver this season. The left-shot defenseman is signed through 2023-24.

Stillman was a fourth-round draft pick by the Florida Panthers in 2016. He has 23 points (3+20) in 140 career NHL games with Florida, Chicago, and Vancouver.

[Woodman]

yup!

so this was thread for that.

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Sabres waive goaltender Michael Houser: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/buffalo-sabres-sign-waive-michael-houser-new-jersey-devils-waive-scott-harrington-1.1924445

[JATMtheJATM]

Portillo rights for a third rounder to LA

[ckg927]

Portillo rights for a third rounder to LA

THAT makes sense, to be honest; Buffalo probably didn't see much of a future for him. They're more focused on Devon Levi as the goalie for the future.

Mind you, that's the SECOND goalie the Kings got today; they traded Jonathan Quick to Columbus in exchange for Joonas Korpisalo and another player. That one surprised me; I thought Quick was going to play his whole career for L.A.

[ckg927]

Jakob Chychrun gets dealt, finally....to Ottawa, in exchange for a 2023 conditional first and a pair of second-round picks...a conditional 2024 pick originally belonging to Washington and Ottawa's 2026. The first is 2023 top 5 protected and will be unprotected in 2024. If the Sens make the Eastern final, the Washington pick will become a 2024 1st round pick that's top 10 protected.

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Great move in dumping Portillo. Sent to LA who just unceremoniously dumped their goaltending icon. Good luck Portillo. LOL. Good return for Portillo. Now use it for something.

[JATMtheJATM]

THAT makes sense, to be honest; Buffalo probably didn't see much of a future for him. They're more focused on Devon Levi as the goalie for the future.

Mind you, that's the SECOND goalie the Kings got today; they traded Jonathan Quick to Columbus in exchange for Joonas Korpisalo and another player. That one surprised me; I thought Quick was going to play his whole career for L.A.

I dont see Portillo playing pro hockey long anyways. Not because the talent isn't there, but because he is way more business focused.

[JATMtheJATM]

Anders bjork to Chicago for future considerations

[JATMtheJATM]

Greenway to sabres for a second and 4th round pick

[mightysimi]

7 points in 45 games? Championship!! Although I can't really speak with Nieterrider and namestikov only coming to the peg.

[JATMtheJATM]

7 points in 45 games? Championship!! Although I can't really speak with Nieterrider and namestikov only coming to the peg.

It's kinda a jost thing. The belief is Greenway adds size and physicality to the team, but also the wild have been miscoaching him. Look how jost blossomed here. Granato thinks the same will happen for Greenway

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7 points in 45 games? Championship!! Although I can't really speak with Nieterrider and namestikov only coming to the peg.

It wasn't about the points. Read the GMs excellent explanation: https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/the-sabres-added-size-in-jordan-greenway

All the opposition teams in the NHL are targeting the Sabres emerging stars. Adams was a moron that he built this team with no enforcers. I mean their 4 line id Girgensons - Krebs - Okposo. None are any good at this point and not tough at all. Girgensons and Okposo need to go and Krebs does nothing anywhere they put him. They have no enforcer-types at all. They needed these two young players and they will likely mesh well with the other youngsters this team already has. Good pick-ups. Also nice thing Adams did for Asplund. He dumped Portillo and Bjork for something. He did ok for the team. He looks brilliant going into the draft.

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It's kinda a jost thing. The belief is Greenway adds size and physicality to the team, but also the wild have been miscoaching him. Look how jost blossomed here. Granato thinks the same will happen for Greenway

If I have to watch Jost, Hinostroza and Bryson much more my head is going to explode. They can skate like hell, but are so small. They never score. They get pushed around way too much. Look at how the Bruins are built Kevyn.

The Sabres have to stop feeling like they owe Hinostroza something. They don't. PLEASE move on.

Granato loves the guy, but he doesn't know when to cut the cord and it's hurting the team.

[JATMtheJATM]

If I have to watch Jost, Hinostroza and Bryson much more my head is going to explode. They can skate like hell, but are so small. They never score. They get pushed around way too much. Look at how the Bruins are built Kevyn.

The Sabres have to stop feeling like they owe Hinostroza something. They don't. PLEASE move on.

Granato loves the guy, but he doesn't know when to cut the cord and it's hurting the team.

Jost has played extremely well in Buffalo. He's not an issue. Greenway is 6-6 and plays HARD. the offense isn't much, but thats not why you're bringing him in. He's perfect for the bottom 6 and plays tough nosed defense as a forward.

Hinostroza is just a guy. They already tried to move on from him, but injuries forced him up. Bryson, I don't see being in Buffalo much longer. He's occupying a roster spot that I'm sure the sabres are eyeing for improvement

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Jost has played extremely well in Buffalo. He's not an issue. Greenway is 6-6 and plays HARD. the offense isn't much, but thats not why you're bringing him in. He's perfect for the bottom 6 and plays tough nosed defense as a forward.

Hinostroza is just a guy. They already tried to move on from him, but injuries forced him up. Bryson, I don't see being in Buffalo much longer. He's occupying a roster spot that I'm sure the sabres are eyeing for improvement

Jost was told he was brought in to help the penalty kill. He understood that coming in. And he has. Just not the biggest guy in the world. But I hope he sticks.

[JATMtheJATM]

Levi is a Richter award finalist again

[ckg927]

Levi is a Richter award finalist again
Which is great news.

And now we wait to see if Levi signs that ELC with Buffalo-I THINK Northeastern's season has wrapped up.

[JATMtheJATM]

Samuelson is out week to week
Dahlin day to day

[ckg927]

Samuelson is out week to week
Dahlin day to day
That's the BAD news.

The GOOD news is that Alex Tuch was a full participant at practice today and will likely get back in the lineup as soon as the next game.

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https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/alex-tuch-back-at-practice-for-sabres


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Tuch is on the ice with the team today‼️ <a href="https://t.co/05H2LHpHI4">pic.twitter.com/05H2LHpHI4</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1634941370136924160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[JATMtheJATM]

Levi is hockey easts player of the year

[JATMtheJATM]

Levi is hockey easts player of the yearhttps://twitter.com/TheChargingBUF/status/1636005344127205378?t=cpK-uP8JbEy3covlcteDyg&s=19

https://twitter.com/hockey_east/status/1636004331479777280?t=0UgF2s6evpXo1eizVmOW0w&s=19

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https://twitter.com/TheChargingBUF/status/1636005344127205378?t=cpK-uP8JbEy3covlcteDyg&s=19

https://twitter.com/hockey_east/status/1636004331479777280?t=0UgF2s6evpXo1eizVmOW0w&s=19

He's gotta get moved up quickly. I can't take much more of UPL. He gives me palpitations.

[JATMtheJATM]

I'm not a huge fan of this language. Maybe I'm overreacting, but. The Sabres have reached out to Devon Levi, and he's "thinking it over"

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/gm-meeting-notes-ryan-reynolds-not-to-be-underestimated-in-senators-sale-process/

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I'm not a huge fan of this language. Maybe I'm overreacting, but. The Sabres have reached out to Devon Levi, and he's "thinking it over"

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/gm-meeting-notes-ryan-reynolds-not-to-be-underestimated-in-senators-sale-process/

That was the reporter saying that, not Levi.

[JATMtheJATM]

That was the reporter saying that, not Levi.

Right. But he was. Apparently it was Buffalo or nothing. I don't blame him. Ultimately, he got his wish

[ckg927]

Am I happy that Levi is in the Blue & Gold? YES.

Honestly, I WISH that he had started with Rochester and not get thrown right into the Sabres' playoff chase; however, I get that with the way the ELC is structured, he wouldn't be able to. Rochester is in the playoff hunt as well, but they are in a MUCH better position to make the playoffs than Buffalo. With the way the AHL playoffs are structured, the top 5 teams in the North Division(the Amerks' division)get in. As of now, they're 4th. Levi should have gone down to Rochester and get acclimated to the pro game.

[sukie]

Sep thread worthy?

[JATMtheJATM]

Ryan Johnson watch officially on as the college season ended last night

[ckg927]

Looks like Dylan Cozens and Owen Power are going to be playing some more hockey after the season wraps up; they're likely to be added to Canada's World Championship team. If it happens, they are going to be playing alongside Adam Fantilli and Connor Bedard(among others).

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Sabres sign Russian winger Viktor Neuchev to entry-level contract (https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-sign-russian-winger-viktor-neuchev-to-entry-level-contract)


Neuchev scored 40 goals while playing junior hockey back in Russia.

The Buffalo Sabres have signed another one of their prospects from their 2022 NHL Draft class with third-round pick Viktor Neuchev agreeing to his three-year entry level deal.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Viktor Neuchev to a three-year, entry-level deal. <a href="https://t.co/KmXq4AVFBk">pic.twitter.com/KmXq4AVFBk</a></p>&mdash; Sabres PR (@SabresPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/SabresPR/status/1653497146669137920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[ckg927]

Owen Power is one of the three nominees for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year.

Granted, it's nice to see Power in the conversation...BUT the Calder is likely to go to Seattle's Matty Beniers. And he deserves that honor.

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Berniers was waaaay better than Power. Hopefully the light turns on for him next season.

[mightysimi]

I don't know +10 on that ****ty defensive team is pretty good. Specially playing almost 24 min a night.

[JATMtheJATM]

Larry Pilut with the game 5 OT winner and the Amerks come back from an O-2 series deficit and advance

[JATMtheJATM]

Olivier Nadeau assigned to Amerks as his Q season ends.

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I don't know +10 on that ****ty defensive team is pretty good. Specially playing almost 24 min a night.

He had a lot of rough patches and played light against tough teams. He was bolstered by the team around him most nights, although I agree he showed improvement towards the end of the season. He needs more confidence, needs to feel like he belongs in this league. He should have that now. He was still playing timid at times, afraid to shoot the puck on net, thinking he was supposed to pass it to a teammate. He also needs to gain some upper body strength. It's coming. He'll be what he was supposed to. Berniers, however, was lightning right from the start.

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres pick 13th. Didn't move up or down.




Bedard will go to Anaheim/Chicago/Columbus

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I love Alex Tuch more and more....

https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/alex-tuch-named-sabres-nominee-for-king-clancy-award

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is rare: a fight in an international hockey game.<br><br>Alex Tuch and Tobias Fohrler went at it. <a href="https://t.co/68O1HDb6qP">pic.twitter.com/68O1HDb6qP</a></p>&mdash; Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEllisHockey/status/1656006786950868992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[sukie]

Tuch and the development of Tage make Eichel a non factor. Sabres way better off.

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See anyone on this list you'd like to add to the defense?



Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams when asked if they’ll be looking at add another defenseman this offseason.

“What’s important is we have a really, really good D corps to start,” Adams answered. “When you think about the age of our guys and what I’ll call them is your core foundational pieces, we’re set up very well.”

Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power will get long-term contract extension offers this offseason.

The Sabres could use another defenseman that could play on a top-two pairing with Dahlin, Power and Mattias Samuelsson.

They’ll have about $19.5 million in projected salary cap space. Finding a ‘cheaper’ option in free agency is an option – someone looking to play Dahlin or Power – but will most likely go the trade route.

Potential trade candidates include Matt Grzelcyk (BOS), Alec Martinez (VGK), Noah Hanifin (CGY), Connor Murphy (CHI), Will Borgen (SEA), Dylan DeMelo (WPG), Tyson Barrie (NSH), Dante Fabbro (NSH), and Sean Walker (LA).

Potential free agent candidates include Matt Dumba (MIN), Connor Clifton (BOS), Ryan Graves (NJ), Scott Mayfield (NYI), Justin Holl (TOR), and Radko Gudas (FLA).

Could get Borgen back? He's doing quite well I've heard. Or Matt Dumba as a free agent.

[mightysimi]

DeMelo is only 1 of 2 RHD on the Jets. I would be surprised if he went and it didn't include a RHD in return.

[JATMtheJATM]

See anyone on this list you'd like to add to the defense?




Could get Borgen back? He's doing quite well I've heard. Or Matt Dumba as a free agent.

Dumba is kind of like a ristolainen. Not as frustrating, but really poor underlying numbers that get overshadow by raw talent. Prone to make mistakes.

That said, as a free* player, I'd take him.

[mightysimi]

Dumba is kind of like a ristolainen. Not as frustrating, but really poor underlying numbers that get overshadow by raw talent. Prone to make mistakes.

That said, as a free* player, I'd take him.
RHD and has a 20 goal season, might be a bidding war even if he hasn't been top notch. Although that was a few years ago so maybe you can get him on a good deal.

Sabres question, what would you guys trade to acquire Connor Hellebuyck?

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Dumba is kind of like a ristolainen. Not as frustrating, but really poor underlying numbers that get overshadow by raw talent. Prone to make mistakes.

That said, as a free* player, I'd take him.

Maybe you know more about Dumba than I do. But the Sabres are looking for a youngish RD, 6' 0" or bigger who is defensively responsible. Dumba fits the bill. I agree there will be a lot of demand for him. He blocked 116 shots this past season. That is what they need.

[JATMtheJATM]

Maybe you know more about Dumba than I do. But the Sabres are looking for a youngish RD, 6' 0" or bigger who is defensively responsible. Dumba fits the bill. I agree there will be a lot of demand for him. He blocked 116 shots this past season. That is what they need.

Take it for what you will

https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/wilds_matt_dumba_among_trade_deadlines_top_boombust_assets/s1_16958_38392833

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Anyone have comments about Okposo resigning for next year?

My feeling is "he's done," they need to clear room for the young players.

[sukie]

Anyone have comments about Okposo resigning for next year?

My feeling is "he's done," they need to clear room for the young players.

It’s 2.5. Not like the horrific deal he just came off.

in other news… did you all take note of what a franchise Goalie can do for an eight seed ?

[JATMtheJATM]

It’s 2.5. Not like the horrific deal he just came off.

in other news… did you all take note of what a franchise Goalie can do for an eight seed ?

Bob is not a franchise goalie

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Sabres sign defenseman Vsevolod Komarov to three-year entry-level contract (https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-sign-defenseman-vsevolod-komarov-to-three-year-entry-level-contract)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Vsevolod Komarov to a three-year, entry-level deal. <a href="https://t.co/jqJOpbXBDT">pic.twitter.com/jqJOpbXBDT</a></p>&mdash; Sabres PR (@SabresPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/SabresPR/status/1661779215262396438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have signed Vsevolod Komarov to a three-year, entry-level contract.<br><br>Details: <a href="https://t.co/W1tGKqdUJU">https://t.co/W1tGKqdUJU</a> <a href="https://t.co/R8PYOLE4eA">pic.twitter.com/R8PYOLE4eA</a></p>&mdash; Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1661779327959150618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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From the above link...


Komarov was Buffalo's fifth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft

Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550) - The Buffalo Sabres have signed another prospect from their 2022 NHL Draft class, inking defensemen Vsevolod Komarov to his three-year entry-level contract.

Komarov was Buffalo's fifth-round selection (134th overall) in this past year's draft after playing his draft year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Quebec Remparts.

The Russian-born blue liner put up 39 points (12+27) in 69 games this past season for the Remparts, plus eight points (1+7) in 18 playoff games. The 6-foot-2, 182-pound defenseman helped Quebec to a QMJHL championship win over the Halifax Mooseheads and an appearance in the CHL Memorial Cup.

The 19-year-old still has one year remaining of eligibility playing in the QMJHL before he's able to make the jump to the pros.

Komarov is the fifth member of the Sabres' 2022 NHL Draft class to sign his entry-level contract, joining first-rounders Matthew Savoie, Noah Ostlund, and Jiri Kulich, along with third-round pick Viktor Neuchev.

[JATMtheJATM]

Anyone have comments about Okposo resigning for next year?

My feeling is "he's done," they need to clear room for the young players.

He's a heart and soul guy. I expect him to be rotated in over a true regular.

[sukie]

Bob is not a franchise goalie
Missed the point. Great goaltending not just good or decent goaltending wins games.

[JATMtheJATM]

Missed the point. Great goaltending not just good or decent goaltending wins games.

Right, but labeling someone a franchise goalie before conceding to something much broader than that matters.

Bob got hot at the right time and Tkatchuk is a top 5 player in the league.

[sukie]

Right, but labeling someone a franchise goalie before conceding to something much broader than that matters.

Bob got hot at the right time and Tkatchuk is a top 5 player in the league.
Bobs was a franchise goaltender in the past. Respect us older folk. Ageism is mean.

[JATMtheJATM]

Bobs was a franchise goaltender in the past. Respect us older folk. Ageism is mean.

I don't disagree. But now, he's barely a guy. Except now

[JATMtheJATM]

Rumor going around that Dahlins extension is done, just waiting until July 1 to put pen to paper.

The rumor is 8/10 for 80

[ckg927]

The Amerks will release the 2023-24 schedule in early July. However, they have released 5 guaranteed home dates:

-Friday, Nov. 24th(AKA Black Friday)
-Friday, Dec. 22nd
-Friday, Dec. 29th
-Sunday, Feb. 18th
-Sunday, March 24th

[mightysimi]

Rumor going around that Dahlins extension is done, just waiting until July 1 to put pen to paper.

The rumor is 8/10 for 80
puts him 3rd in AAV behind Doughty and Karlsson but ahead of Makar and Fox. Probably pretty close to market providing it wasn't a fluke year. Personally I don't think so but that is they only way you get burned out of this contract I think.

[JATMtheJATM]

puts him 3rd in AAV behind Doughty and Karlsson but ahead of Makar and Fox. Probably pretty close to market providing it wasn't a fluke year. Personally I don't think so but that is they only way you get burned out of this contract I think.

I think once the flat cap era passes, it'll be a very solid deal

[mightysimi]

I think once the flat cap era passes, it'll be a very solid deal
Especially if he plays the same or better.

[ckg927]

Lance Lysowski of the News notes that the Sabres and their ECHL affiliate, the Cincinnati Cyclones, have mutually ended their afilliation.

So Buffalo's seeking a new affiliate.

[JATMtheJATM]

Word is the Sabres are kicking around on the Canes Pesce.

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Reading NHL rumors a lot. I guess I should be happy that the Sabres don't show up in them often. That means the powers at be feel pretty good about what they have and aren't feeling pressured into making desperate moves.

They signed Jack Johnson. If they get a good player in the draft and pulled off a UPL for Hellebuyck trade, I'd be stoked for the upcoming season. Heck, I'm stoked about it anyway. :D

Still want them to get a Jay McKee clone for the back end. Don't know that Johnson is that.

[sukie]

How bout a modern day Teppo

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Word is the Sabres are kicking around on the Canes Pesce.

Rumor w/o link? Shame on the forum moderator. (j/k). Leave it to a goaltender. Let me assist:

https://buffalohockeynow.com/2023/06/16/five-defensemen-the-sabres-could-target-in-a-trade/

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Also Sabres have received calls on Olofsson. (LINK (https://buffalohockeynow.com/2023/06/17/sabres-daily-big-buyout-in-bc-ekman-larsson-teams-poking-around-olofsson/))

[JATMtheJATM]

https://twitter.com/JLazzy23/status/1670161609455546369?s=20

This would hurt. Peca may go to coach with the rangers in an associate role

Peca has been amazing in Roch

[ckg927]

Word is the Sabres are kicking around on the Canes Pesce.

I know The Score had a push alert on that matter.

If the opportunity presents itself(and the details work itself out), you make that trade.

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Sabres re-sign Zegmus Girgensons (one year, $2.5 million) and Lucas Rousek (2 years, AAV of $775,000).

https://buffalohockeynow.com/2023/06/20/girgensons-re-signed-to-preserve-sabres-leadership-group/

https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-re-sign-forward-lukas-rousek-to-two-year-deal

Championship coming.

[JATMtheJATM]

Sounds like the Sabres are letting jost walk

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Sounds like the Sabres are letting jost walk

No one cares.

Jost, Hinostroza and Clague all had plenty of time to shine and they didn't. Clague might have a place in the NHL as a 7th defenseman. But neither Jost nor Hinostroza (who got the longer look) have done enough to stay. The Sabres have younger, better players ready to come up. When you can't stick to the roster of the NHL's all-time play-off no-show team, then you probably don't belong in the NHL. And that is what's going on with these three.

3rd line forwards have to be defensively responsible and still score at a somewhat regular pace.

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Lukas Rousek will replace one of the above mentioned forwards....


The 24-year-old led the Rochester Americans in scoring during the regular season with 56 points (16 goals, 40 assists) and added 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) during the Americans’ run to the Calder Cup Eastern Conference Final. He also played two games near the end of the year for the Sabres and scored his first NHL goal and an assist in two games.

Rousek was a 2019 sixth-round pick of the Sabres in 2019 and is expected to challenge for a bottom-six role with the Sabres at training camp, but even if he does not make the big club, the winger will likely be coming up and back the 90 from Rochester throughout the season as a callup when someone is injured.

LINK (https://buffalohockeynow.com/2023/06/21/sabres-daily-rousek-extended-two-years-debrincat-departing-sens/)

[JATMtheJATM]

No one cares.

Jost, Hinostroza and Clague all had plenty of time to shine and they didn't. Clague might have a place in the NHL as a 7th defenseman. But neither Jost nor Hinostroza (who got the longer look) have done enough to stay. The Sabres have younger, better players ready to come up. When you can't stick to the roster of the NHL's all-time play-off no-show team, then you probably don't belong in the NHL. And that is what's going on with these three.

3rd line forwards have to be defensively responsible and still score at a somewhat regular pace.

Someone piss in your wheaties this morning, mate?

Just reporting he wasn't tendered and will be a UFA

[JATMtheJATM]

And now some good news. It seems jost is likely to be tendered. The Sabres want to bring him back.

https://twitter.com/LLysowski/status/1671525007707480068?t=sbq1dOc7kUiF2ss_nlvsIw&s=19

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Word is the Sabres are kicking around on the Canes Pesce.

The price of getting Pesce would be quite steep:

Sabres Daily: Cost To Get Pesce Will Be Steep (https://buffalohockeynow.com/2023/06/23/sabres-daily-cost-of-top-four-d-will-be-steep-pesce/)

- - - Updated - - -


And now some good news. It seems jost is likely to be tendered. The Sabres want to bring him back.

https://twitter.com/LLysowski/status/1671525007707480068?t=sbq1dOc7kUiF2ss_nlvsIw&s=19

meh. Sign him and trade him for Pesce.

[ckg927]

To follow up on #181: The Jacksonville IceMen have announced a news conference for Monday, July 17th at 10am to announce their new affiliation. They have been affiliated with the NY Rangers for the past 2 seasons.

Cue Mr. Spock saying "Fascinating." This may impact Buffalo and it may not. Watch this space.

[ckg927]

Further follow-up: It looks like Jacksonville will be the new Sabres ECHL affil.

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Further follow-up: It looks like Jacksonville will be the new Sabres ECHL affil.

LOL. I used to skate in a league in Jacksonville. There was no ice hockey there then. That's great to hear. There were a lot of hockey fans living there from parts North.

[JATMtheJATM]

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1674435416492216320?t=gIDvQNNXoJlFiamNl3qGMA&s=19


Oof. Jack Quinn had a ruptured Achilles fixed. He won't be ready for the start of the season

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https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1674435416492216320?t=gIDvQNNXoJlFiamNl3qGMA&s=19


Oof. Jack Quinn had a ruptured Achilles fixed. He won't be ready for the start of the season

Ugh. At least they can hold onto Olofsson to fill that spot if they want. He's a 30 goals guy.

[sukie]

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1674435416492216320?t=gIDvQNNXoJlFiamNl3qGMA&s=19

Ouch. How do ya rupture an Achilles in a skate boot? Or was it during a workout?
Oof. Jack Quinn had a ruptured Achilles fixed. He won't be ready for the start of the season

[ckg927]

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1674435416492216320?t=gIDvQNNXoJlFiamNl3qGMA&s=19


Oof. Jack Quinn had a ruptured Achilles fixed. He won't be ready for the start of the season

I've noticed that he's likely going to be out for up to 6 months.

[sukie]

No one talking about the Blue line additions?

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No one talking about the Blue line additions?

One guy older than dirt won't be able to garner meaningful minutes. The other guy a mighty might that is familiar to Granato. Maybe a tougher version of Bryson. This means Bryson, Stillman, and Clague won't be back. Not sure it's necessarily an upgrade.

Connor Clifton got a 3 year deal. The vast amount of the free agents only got 1 or 2 year deals. Clifton led all NHL defensemen in 2022-23 with only 2.34 power play goals allowed per 60 minutes. He led all Bruins in the same stat from 2021 - 2023. Here's what you need to know:


The 28-year-old was renowned for setting a physical tone for Boston and was a fan-favorite player.

He was also +20 last season. He's 5' 11" and 190 lbs. Sounds like a defensive version of Matthew Barnaby.

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Watch Carolina (https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.0a07ad8c36d4e2aebd7610949e73192d?rik=T7zPdx1Bv4IRJQ&riu=http%3a%2f%2fstarswallpaper.v3wall.com%2fstars%2fCarolina-Ardohain%2fwallpaper%2f1920x1080%2fCarolina-Ardohain-1920x1080-012.jpg&ehk=ZPNNFTkMan1xAh%2fGS8OVIzUr3ipaV101ZNXl9x5IiUo%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0). They have not yet resigned Pesce and signed Dmitry Orlov (https://i0.wp.com/russianmachineneverbreaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dmitry-orlov1.jpg?ssl=1) and Jesper Fast (https://th.bing.com/th?id=OSK.HEROvk8_JJ4JCIU6lPLppPcXvoTZKYACAmL6PLHzgqKoVNw&w=472&h=280&c=13&rs=2&o=6&oif=webp&dpr=1.5&pid=SANGAM) for their defense. Does this mean Brett Pesce (https://cdn.theathletic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1920,format=auto/https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2023/06/21125855/USATSI_20392537-1-1024x683.jpg) is still a possibility for the Sabres?


The next thing to consider is what the market for Pesce would be on the trading block.

Fortunately, there are two examples that are very similar to Pesce’s situation.

In the summer before the 2021-22 season, the Sabres traded defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to the Flyers on the first day of the NHL Draft in exchange for the No. 13 overall pick, a second-round pick in 2023 and depth defenseman Robert Hagg. Ristolainen, who had a year remaining on his contract, signed a five-year extension with Philadelphia in March 2022.

The return for Jacob Trouba in 2019 was slightly less, but the defenseman had made clear to Winnipeg that he wished to go to the Rangers. New York sent the No. 20 overall pick that year and defenseman Neal Pionk, who had just finished his first full NHL season, to the Jets. Trouba signed a seven-year extension a month later.

If Carolina gives a trade partner permission to talk to Pesce about an extension, the Hurricanes can expect a similar return — a mid-first-rounder, a bottom-half-of-the-lineup player and perhaps a little more.


https://theathletic.com/4627056/2023/06/21/hurricanes-pesce-contract-trade/

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Malcolm Subban, who was so good for the Amerks in their play-off run, is off to St. Louis. Hope he gets to see some time in the NHL. So the Sabres signed 2 goaltenders and a center for Rochester. Tokarski is back.

Sabres sign three players for Rochester, including two goalies (https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-sign-three-players-for-rochester-including-two-goalies)

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fz9gEITWAAc8b2-?format=jpg&name=medium

No Matt Savoie (https://www.bing.com/search?q=matt+savoie&form=QBLH&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=matt+savoie&sc=10-11&qs=n&sk=&cvid=9A7C7A60598C4E4AA224DBB2900D60B5&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl=). Per Paul Hamilton, players whose season just ended are being given time to rest.

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Lance Lysowski: Defenseman Erik Johnson said that he had five or six offers before deciding on the Buffalo Sabres.

[JATMtheJATM]

Good keeping up on this. I have been busy busy busy

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July 4th Sabres News.... Breaking....


Sabres re-sign defenseman Kale Clague to one-year deal

https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Clague1-768x512.jpg


Clague was a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in the 2016 NHL Draft. He’s played 91 NHL games with the Sabres, Kings and Montreal Canadiens.

The 25-year-old played 33 games with the Sabres, scoring no goals but picking up four assists. With the Amerks, Clague had one goal and five assists for six points in 14 games.

In addition to the nine NHL defensemen the Sabres have, they also have Clague, Jeremy Davies, Joe Cecconi, Ryan Johnson, Nikita Novikov and Vsevolod Komarov set to play this year in Rochester.

Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reports the Buffalo Sabres have re-signed defenseman Kale Clague to a one-year deal worth $775,000.


Kale Clague
Defense -- shoots L
Born Jun 5 1998 -- Regina, SASK
[25 yrs. ago]
Height 6.00 -- Weight 190 [183 cm/86 kg]

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=170195

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Three teams who may be interested in Patrick Kane
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Patrick Kane’s main priority now is rehab his hip but when he’s looking to sign a contract for next year, believe the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, and New Jersey Devils will be among the teams interested in signing him.

Prediction is he’ll sign with his hometown Sabres.

[ckg927]

Rochester has found new assistant coaches(to offset Michael Peca heading to the Rangers, and the other assistant going somewhere else).

Nathan Paetsch and Vinny Prospal are the new duo backing up Seth Appert. (Paetsch has worked with the Amerks before, so it's a return for him.)

BTW, the Amerks have announced their home opener...and as Count Floyd would say, it's "scary, kids....VERRRRY SCARY!" They're opening on Friday, October 13th. Opponent TBD.

Also, pen these days into your calendar:

-Friday, Nov. 24th
-Friday, Dec. 22nd and 29th
-Sunday, Feb. 18th, 2024
-Sunday, March 24th, 2024

Those are the 5 guaranteed home dates for the Amerks.

[Skooby]

Anyone know whose the ECHL affiliate is going to be ?? Our local team hear the FL Everblades won 2 championships in a row. Here's to hoping.

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Anyone know whose the ECHL affiliate is going to be ?? Our local team hear the FL Everblades won 2 championships in a row. Here's to hoping.

Jacksonville. It's posted here. By ckg, if you'll scroll back a bit.

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Anyone know whose the ECHL affiliate is going to be ?? Our local team hear the FL Everblades won 2 championships in a row. Here's to hoping.

See posts #196 & 197.

Its good to see healthy minor league hockey in the state of Florida. As someone from up north that lived there in the 1980s, I would have loved to have this then. I'm sure they will find plenty of hockey fans living down there to attend games.

[Skooby]

Jacksonville. It's posted here. By ckg, if you'll scroll back a bit.

Thank you !!

[Skooby]

See posts #196 & 197.

Its good to see healthy minor league hockey in the state of Florida. As someone from up north that lived there in the 1980s, I would have loved to have this then. I'm sure they will find plenty of hockey fans living down there to attend games.
The everblades are in SW FL, JAX is literally as far as you
can get away from here (Naples area) in the state. It’s SWFL versus JAX in the very NE corner. Still cool to have championship hockey here.

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Could The Sabres Be Interested In DeAngelo?? (https://buffalohockeynow.com/2023/07/15/could-the-sabres-be-interested-in-deangelo/)

Please do NOT do this. We don't need the NHL's white racist in the locker-room.

From 2 years ago: https://thehockeynews.com/news/has-tony-deangelo-run-out-of-chances (https://thehockeynews.com/news/has-tony-deangelo-run-out-of-chances)

Offensive, 5' 11" right handed defenseman seems to last a year at each stop before getting into trouble.

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LOL @ DeAngelo. Setting records....


Cap Friendly: Tony DeAngelo has become the first player to be bought out more than one time.

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres getting a new scoreboard

Edit: for 24-25 season

[Skooby]

Sabres getting a new scoreboard

Edit: for 24-25 season

That’s cool.

[ckg927]

The new edition of the Hockey News Yearbook is out, and as for the Sabres, they're predicting them to finish 4th in the Atlantic AND to be one of the Eastern Conference's wild cards(Pittsburgh is the other). Cup odds are listed at 25-1(for those so inclined).

[JATMtheJATM]

Word is rasmus Dahlin just extended to 8x10.5

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Can we make a separate scoreboard thread? I have some poetry I can contribute.

[OpIv37]

The new edition of the Hockey News Yearbook is out, and as for the Sabres, they're predicting them to finish 4th in the Atlantic AND to be one of the Eastern Conference's wild cards(Pittsburgh is the other). Cup odds are listed at 25-1(for those so inclined).

I fully expect the team to take a step forward and break the playoff drought.

They’re not ready to compete for the Cup. The talent isn’t quite there and there is virtually no playoff experience.

The only thing that may make them Cup contenders is if Devon Levi can be a top 10 goaltender from day 1, and that’s just not realistic. I think he will be a top goaltender in the league, but it’s a process that takes time. He won’t be that good right away.

[JATMtheJATM]

Levi should be in Roch and they should have signed varlamov (if he was interested) but that's just me

[ckg927]

Word is rasmus Dahlin just extended to 8x10.5
I've heard the same, but it's not confirmed YET.

That said, he's getting paid. And deservedly so. Either he or Alex Tuch will wear the C when Kyle Okposo calls it a day.

[OpIv37]

Levi should be in Roch and they should have signed varlamov (if he was interested) but that's just me

I could see it either way. Some development time would probably help him but the Sabres can actually be competitive this year. What if he gives us the best chance to win?

[YardRat]

Play the kid. He's got "it".

[DetoxTent]

Word is rasmus Dahlin just extended to 8x10.5

Word was.

[JATMtheJATM]

Word was.

Yup. Apparently he wants only 5 years. Another theory is they are waiting to announce at the sabres carnival

[DetoxTent]

When Auston Matthews signed his new four-year extension (https://nhlrumors.com/nhl-news-auston-matthews-signs-four-extension-with-maple-leafs/2023/08/23/) with the Maple Leafs many people wondered if players were going to start following his line of thinking and try to max out again on the next contract.

When Matthews did it the first time coming out of his entry-level deal only signing a five-year it was unprecedented. Most players and teams lock up their young stars for eight years coming out of entry-level. But Matthews was a different cat.
Again, nobody foresaw the pandemic and stagnant cap, but still, players never took mid-range deals. Not in this new NHL. And many wondered then if players were going to be following suit. Take less term to max out again. However, most players wanted to be locked up long-term and sign those eight years.
But now we could be seeing the first player truly follow in the footsteps of Auston Matthews. Last week, it was reported that the Buffalo Sabres and defenceman Rasmus Dahlin were close to an extension.

NHL Rumors: Is Rasmus Dahlin The Next One To Sign? (https://nhlrumors.com/nhl-rumors-is-rasmus-dahlin-the-next-one-to-sign/2023/09/09/)The original report had the Sabres offering Dahlin an eight-year contract extension at $10.5 million. This came from Andrew Peters from the After the Whistle Podcast.
Now Peters is reporting that Dahlin wants a five-year deal while the Sabres want an eight-year deal and Dahlin is upset that the deal is not done yet.
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As David Alter of The Hockey News and Sports Illustrated noted on the Full Press NHL Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mvWmoN1YHsUc9wF8au3UX?si=miRDDbAcQ4a-FgjokQf0-g), players may start following in Matthews’s footsteps but a lot will be determined by their situation and if the salary cap (https://nhlrumors.com/should-we-expect-the-nhl-salary-cap-to-go-up/2023/09/12/) goes up.
“I think it’s gonna depend on how much more the cap goes up. I really do think so. And just the vibe around and teams like, I think there is a player’s responsibility for the top guys to get the most money there. But if they’re part of something, and they feel like they want a certain situation to kind of stick for a while.
Then maybe they take a bit of a haircut or a little bit less, but it all depends on the confidence in that player and their ability to make bank, Austin Matthews specifically made so much in that second deal that you know you can do these kinds of things.
But I do think it’s all gonna be the economics of the League. If the cap starts going up like 10% per year, then there are gonna be teams and players being like, Hey, you have. You have money to pay me more. And you can make this other stuff work.”

NHL Rumors: Rasmus Dahlin, Shane Pinto, Phil Kessel, Nikita Zadorov and the NY Rangers (https://nhlrumors.com/nhl-rumors-rasmus-dahlin-shane-pinto-phil-kessel-nikita-zadorov-and-the-ny-rangers/2023/09/15/)If you look the Sabres have started negotiations with not only Dahlin, but Owen Power as well according to Pierre LeBrun and Michael Russo of the Athletic (https://buffalohockeynow.com/2023/09/14/are-dahlin-contract-negotiations-at-an-impasse/). They spoke with Kevyn Adams, Sabres GM, and he wants to get out in front of these situations. Get the most value for players who are only going to get better.
But if you look at Matthews and his new deal that kicks in next year, when it is over, he will be 30 years old. If Dahlin only signs a five-year deal, he will be 28 years old, still in his prime and get hit it big once again. An eight-year deal would bring him to 31 years old. No chance to maximize his value again.
If Dahlin ends up signing just for five years this could be the first of many dominos to fall following the Matthews playbook.

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Sabres prospects live vs NJ on YouTube. Lindy Ruff is in the building!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Lym3YCnU0

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Savoie went down in last night's loss to the Pens and is expected to miss at least the start of camp

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Phonetically say that name… if it Sav-wah? Sav-oy?

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Phonetically say that name… if it Sav-wah? Sav-oy?

He's not from Quebec. So it's Sah-voy

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I cannot remember a time ever with the Sabres pipeline burgeoning with so much young talent. Here is yet another player to watch:

Zach Metsa hopes to turn playing for Amerks into NHL contract (https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/zach-metsa-hopes-to-turn-playing-for-amerks-into-nhl-contract)

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Now the question is will you part with any of this young talent for a proven goalie? I know where you can get one.

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https://twitter.com/LLysowski/status/1707380037018698097?t=AcxLaqG-8Q4mcmN3sMBlRA&s=19

Two cuts of CHL d-men. Slowly starting to take shape

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Now the question is will you part with any of this young talent for a proven goalie? I know where you can get one.

The issue is cost to acquire a guy who may walk after 1 year.

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Large cuts made.

https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-assign-seven-players-to-amerks-release-14-from-ptos/

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https://twitter.com/LLysowski/status/1709629971071734197?t=F8WYgdR-iOxf23mSjJJR_w&s=19

Kulich and Rosen sent down. Murray waived

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Savoie went down in last night's loss to the Pens and is expected to miss at least the start of camp
So he got released?

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So he got released?

No.

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The Sabres have a very poor effort in Columbus (https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/the-sabres-have-a-very-poor-effort-in-columbus)



Unlike last Wednesday, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and very little to no chance on all the goals against him.

Columbus, OH (WGR 550) – Yes, the Buffalo Sabres did overcome a 3-1 deficit on Wednesday to tie the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period, but they hung their goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen out to dry on all four goals Columbus scored before an empty netter and lost 5-3.

It was a bad, disjointed effort that didn’t make Don Granato very happy,

“It was a disjointed game and you could say it’s preseason or whatever, but we need to be better and we know that. That was below the standard that we want and it was simple, we wanted to play a skill game before the foundation of work and we need to come out and play a work game and we fell behind as a result.”

The game doesn’t count and the team is still a week away from the regular season opener against the New York Rangers, so Granato knows what he wants to do,

“Tonight was an easy one to have a meeting tomorrow to look at things and find the resolve. In the beginning we let the players play, but now it’s time to get ready and there was plenty in that game that we can extract and pull as we prepare for opening night.”

Granato said the coaching staff will bring things to their attention and challenge them.

Connor Clifton showed a lot of rust playing in his first preseason game. He certainly wasn’t alone as many others played poorly too. It’s one thing to play poorly, but it’s quite another to glide back on your back check and stand there as the other team scores goals. Many Sabres forwards were guilty of that.

Buffalo did use goals from Owen Power and Zach Benson to at least tie the game. Benson now has three goals and two assists for five points in five games. He was one of the few bright spots in this game.

Buffalo gets one more chance Friday when they close the preseason at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Ras extended. 8x11

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Ras extended. 8x11

Right now, that extension for Dahlin(deserved, BTW)will take up just over 13% of the Sabres' cap(per The Sabre Report). That said, as the cap rises per team, over the life of the contract that will look like a steal. Just like the other long-term extensions Kevyn Adams has signed in the recent past(i.e. Thompson, Samuelsson, etc.) Now get to locking up Owen Power and those two will be anchoring the D for seasons to come.

BTW, Matt Savoie was placed on IR today. He is skating through his rehab but has not been cleared for contact as yet.

And it LOOKS like Zach Benson has played himself onto the opening night roster. Cue the "doink doink" sound effect.

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Right now, that extension for Dahlin(deserved, BTW)will take up just over 13% of the Sabres' cap(per The Sabre Report). That said, as the cap rises per team, over the life of the contract that will look like a steal. Just like the other long-term extensions Kevyn Adams has signed in the recent past(i.e. Thompson, Samuelsson, etc.) Now get to locking up Owen Power and those two will be anchoring the D for seasons to come.

BTW, Matt Savoie was placed on IR today. He is skating through his rehab but has not been cleared for contact as yet.



And it LOOKS like Zach Benson has played himself onto the opening night roster. Cue the "doink doink" sound effect.

One of the best way to look at cap hits is the percentage they take of the cap room.

That percentage will go down as the cap goes up (maths)

So it's fine. It's a bit higher than I had hoped, but ultimately, it's fine.

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One of the best way to look at cap hits is the percentage they take of the cap room.

That percentage will go down as the cap goes up (maths)

So it's fine. It's a bit higher than I had hoped, but ultimately, it's fine.

Dahlin's extension won't kick in until next year; by then, it'll be 12.6% of the team's cap. And by the time it ends in '31-'32, it'll be under 10%.

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BTW, not Sabres related but I know one of the names I'm about to mentioned has been bandied about when it comes to Buffalo.

Winnipeg just extended the contracts of F Mark Scheifele and GK Connor Hellebuyck; each for 7 years and each for an AAV of $8.5 M .

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Surprised that Scheifele agreed to stay there.