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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 2 @ 2:28 PM ET
Do you believe that? The story at the time was always holding out for Krebs. We had to take some $ back and Tuch was the only one who really made sense.
- Lunaion

I personally don’t believe it. It’s weird that this has suddenly become a thing
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Apr 2 @ 2:36 PM ET
To each their own.

Worst case scenario for Krebs is he gives you exactly what Mitts is right now for the fraction of the cost the next 3-4 years.

I’m just thankful Okposo buried the 2 on 1 last night cause the kid deserves another couple apples at least the last week and a half.

Girgensons should have called game in regulation against the Rangers and deflected the pass into the corner

- Swedish_Jesus


Isn't worst case closer to Girgs? I don't expect that, but guys don't always take the next step.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 2 @ 2:49 PM ET
the narrative was always 'holding out for krebs'. always.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 2 @ 2:52 PM ET
Isn't worst case closer to Girgs? I don't expect that, but guys don't always take the next step.
- Lunaion


Krebs will take the next step when he's offered complimentary offensive linemates
Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.12.2015

Apr 2 @ 2:57 PM ET
the narrative was always 'holding out for krebs'. always.
- TheSabresTaco



Am I'm sure Tuch was always part of the trade and the bones of it
SoCalPucks
San Jose Sharks
Location: Ice-O-Plex, CA
Joined: 03.20.2012

Apr 2 @ 3:13 PM ET
Krebs will take the next step when he's offered complimentary offensive linemates
- TheSabresTaco


This.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 2 @ 3:18 PM ET
Krebs will take the next step when he's offered complimentary offensive linemates
- TheSabresTaco

Agreed
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 2 @ 3:20 PM ET
This.
- SoCalPucks


Krebs Kulich Savoie could be a nasty sandwich
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 2 @ 3:24 PM ET
Krebs Kulich Savoie could be a nasty sandwich
- TheSabresTaco

Yes it could
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 2 @ 3:32 PM ET
Am I'm sure Tuch was always part of the trade and the bones of it
- Fattony1187

casey-cozens-quinn
peterka-krebs-savoie


who says no?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 2 @ 3:42 PM ET
casey-cozens-quinn
peterka-krebs-savoie


who says no?

- homiedclown

For next year, could be something
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 2 @ 3:58 PM ET
When VO isn't scoring he brings the whole line down.
- Buff36

gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 2 @ 4:19 PM ET
Next season we roll with:

Levi 1A
UPL 1B

- The_Inkwell


Its not happening the plain was always to get Levi a good backup for next year .

This is his net and he already told the organization" bring the best i will win it who ever you bring"

Be excited everything is coming together






TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 2 @ 4:28 PM ET
Its not happening the plain was always to get Levi a good backup for next year .

This is his net and he already told the organization" bring the best i will win it who ever you bring"

Be excited everything is coming together

- gerbe75pts

the other two gone?
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Apr 2 @ 4:31 PM ET
I would start Levi as it could be his revenge game, but I have a feeling it might be Comrie since he wasn’t dressed on Saturday.

Guess we’ll find out

- Swedish_Jesus

Not sure why anybody has any doubt who is starting Tuesday….it’s Levi

Anderson isn’t healthy and if he was it would still be Levi

Comrie can’t be trusted and UPL was great last night but he still allowed a couple of goals only UPL allows

It’s Levi and there’s no other option
SoCalPucks
San Jose Sharks
Location: Ice-O-Plex, CA
Joined: 03.20.2012

Apr 2 @ 4:33 PM ET
Could probably use a top 6 forward, but with the overall prospect depth that might not even be necessary.

Fix that defense and get a veteran goalie.

Weird situation on goaltender though. I believe Levi is as good as he thinks he is, but if he’s not ready for whatever reason, then Sabres are in a bad spot if they don’t have a backup plan. Not sure many decent goalies want to come here knowing the situation.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Apr 2 @ 4:47 PM ET
Its not happening the plain was always to get Levi a good backup for next year .

This is his net and he already told the organization" bring the best i will win it who ever you bring"

Be excited everything is coming together

- gerbe75pts

If this is true that is an awesome attitude. Quite the opposite of Portillo.
Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Apr 2 @ 4:53 PM ET
casey-cozens-quinn
peterka-krebs-savoie


who says no?

- homiedclown

I've liked Peterka's game the last 10 games more than I have in a while. Beginning of the season he looked good, had a time in the middle where he really struggled, and now he is flying out there and shooting. I want to say against Philly he had like 13 shot attempts. The chemistry with Quinn and Cozens also seems to be apparent, so I am fine with keeping them together as long as it works. I would also be fine seeing Mitts stay up higher in the lineup, I think Granato has really gotten through to him.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 2 @ 6:23 PM ET
I've liked Peterka's game the last 10 games more than I have in a while. Beginning of the season he looked good, had a time in the middle where he really struggled, and now he is flying out there and shooting. I want to say against Philly he had like 13 shot attempts. The chemistry with Quinn and Cozens also seems to be apparent, so I am fine with keeping them together as long as it works. I would also be fine seeing Mitts stay up higher in the lineup, I think Granato has really gotten through to him.
- Zschalberg

Think he has 10pts in the last 11 games
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 2 @ 6:39 PM ET
Its not happening the plain was always to get Levi a good backup for next year .

This is his net and he already told the organization" bring the best i will win it who ever you bring"

Be excited everything is coming together

- gerbe75pts

Hope everything is good with the Family Gerbe's. And Nice to hear that from Levi! Do you have any clue who a Target could be Gerbe's for a Tutor/Backup
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 2 @ 6:40 PM ET
Skinner-Thompson-Tuch(C)
Peterka-Cozens(A)-Quinn
Savoie-Mittlestadt-Greenway
Jost-Krebs-Rousek
*Moving on from 28, 21, 71

Dahlin(A)-Samuelson
Power-Free agent/trade*
Johnson-Lyubushkin
Stillman
* This is the only real spot I think they target in the off-season. Unlike forwards there's no backlog and will need to move a guy like Olofsson anyways, makes sense that they make a move here

Levi
Comrie*
* Wouldn't expect them to move Comrie after bringing him in last off-season, but from everything I've heard I can see them shipping off UPL.

- Zschalberg


I would bet money that Dahlin is the next captain.

Tuch is the cheerleader of the team, but Dahlin is the one challenging the players to be better during practices, workouts, etc.

Your projected lineup above is another near cap floor, struggle to make the playoffs roster.

They'll try for real when Tuch has 2 years left on his bargain deal?

The NHL doesn't award bonus points or extra wins for winning the cup with the cheapest roster.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Apr 2 @ 6:53 PM ET
I would bet money that Dahlin is the next captain.

Tuch is the cheerleader of the team, but Dahlin is the one challenging the players to be better during practices, workouts, etc.

Your projected lineup above is another near cap floor, struggle to make the playoffs roster.

They'll try for real when Tuch has 2 years left on his bargain deal?

The NHL doesn't award bonus points or extra wins for winning the cup with the cheapest roster.

- kingcong39


If you want to go with Levi next year, you have to upgrade Comrie. Too big of a risk. Risk waivers and Comrie #3 makes a lot of sense. Levi insurance is in order.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 2 @ 7:02 PM ET
If you want to go with Levi next year, you have to upgrade Comrie. Too big of a risk. Risk waivers and Comrie #3 makes a lot of sense. Levi insurance is in order.
- Lunaion

I actually like the Swayman offersheet idea that was thrown around Twitter
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Apr 2 @ 7:06 PM ET
I actually like the Swayman offersheet idea that was thrown around Twitter
- sbroads24


Bishop last summer, offer sheet this summer?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 2 @ 7:10 PM ET
Bishop last summer, offer sheet this summer?
- Lunaion

Probably see a Talbot, Raanta, or Anderson signing. UPL is only 22.
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