I had no problem with them picking a goalie there

perhaps it should have been one of the other 2 goalies


we did not have levi, or portillo under contract


kokko does look like a much better prospect
- homiedclown

They could have gotten a goalie later, Jesus Ratzlaff looks better.

My general rule of thumb is if Jerry Forton cries tears of joy because somebody listened to him about a pick, I immediately assume the pick sucks.
- kingcong39

Oh Well

They could have gotten a goalie later, Jesus Ratzlaff looks better.
- Buff36

that's what happens when you have more security guards than scouts

even though money was no longer an issue

that's what happens when you have more security guards than scouts

even though money was no longer an issue
- homiedclown

No worries. Terry has been looking into the fan experience for the last year.

And they don't have the defense prospect depth to include in trades either.

If they picked a defenseman instead of that goaltender, they'd have much more leverage in trades.
- kingcong39

Trades?
They aren't trading for anyone.

Trades?
They aren't trading for anyone.
- IonSabres

At this point I’d have to agree.

Hanifin with extension would be the only thing that makes sense to me.

Rasmus Andersson would be another but who knows if he is even available.

They shouldn’t be in the rental market being this far back in the standings.

I'd consider Dahlin ... That $11m isn't worth it at his current play. Hell, Power wouldn't be off the list either.

Would Ottawa want an $11m blue liner with the guys they got? Man that's alot of bread in Dmen... Although sounds like Chick-fil-eh is on the outs?
- IonSabres

wtf? Dahlin is a top 5 defenseman and you want to get rid of him for a guy who has done absolutely nothing in terms of team success? His team is literally in the same position as us 😂. Anyone even remotely considering trading Dahlin is just a plain ol’ idiot.

wtf? Dahlin is a top 5 defenseman and you want to get rid of him for a guy who has done absolutely nothing in terms of team success? His team is literally in the same position as us 😂. Anyone even remotely considering trading Dahlin is just a plain ol’ idiot.
- Jammerz04

So Dahlin has done anything for us in Terms of Team success ?

So Dahlin has done anything for us in Terms of Team success ?
- Buff36

Did Eichel? Reinhart? Montour? Ullmark?

Let's just keep trading them and watch them have success with real teams while the Sabres continue to be an embarrassment.

Fix the real problem.

Did Eichel? Reinhart? Montour? Ullmark?

Let's just keep trading them and watch them have success with real teams while the Sabres continue to be an embarrassment.

Fix the real problem.
- kingcong39

I am not trading Dahlin, but to say that about Tkachuk can be said about any Sabre. We know what the problem is, but having Dahlin hasn't done Sh!t for success. And I don't give to sh!tts about Eichel, he was a D!ck. Definitely take the others back though.

https://theathletic.com/5...spect-pool-rankings-2024/
Hey atleast someone has us 1st
And where's our 2nd rnd goalie in this.

wtf? Dahlin is a top 5 defenseman and you want to get rid of him for a guy who has done absolutely nothing in terms of team success? His team is literally in the same position as us 😂. Anyone even remotely considering trading Dahlin is just a plain ol’ idiot.
- Jammerz04

It's common around here when calling someone an idiot, to capitalize the I and end with an exclamation point.
Idiot!

It's common around here when calling someone an idiot, to capitalize the I and end with an exclamation point.
Idiot!
- IonSabres

Sometimes when you trade Good Hockey players, the players you get back actually make you a better Overall Team. It's fantastic to have Star players, but it takes a whole Team to win.

I am not trading Dahlin, but to say that about Tkachuk can be said about any Sabre. We know what the problem is, but having Dahlin hasn't done Sh!t for success. And I don't give to sh!tts about Eichel, he was a D!ck. Definitely take the others back though.
- Buff36

It is highly unlikely that Dahlin is ever traded. Furthermore, when I watch, which is rarely this season, I do like to watch him play.

At $11m, expectations go up considerably for next season...sorry if that offends fans, but that is the way it is. He will be paid very well for what the future holds for him...he needs to step up and produce an all around superlative game going forward. He will have completed 6 full seasons to start next season, so the excuses around a screwed up development path go out the window...6 seasons is enough time to figure it out and be top 3 Norris candidate every year with his talent.

Can he, will he? We will see.

It is highly unlikely that Dahlin is ever traded. Furthermore, when I watch, which is rarely this season, I do like to watch him play.

At $11m, expectations go up considerably for next season...sorry if that offends fans, but that is the way it is. He will be paid very well for what the future holds for him...he needs to step up and produce an all around superlative game going forward. He will have completed 6 full seasons to start next season, so the excuses around a screwed up development path go out the window...6 seasons is enough time to figure it out and be top 3 Norris candidate every year with his talent.

Can he, will he? We will see.
- IonSabres

Good Post! And no need to explain for me lon, I get it. Hell I was trading Dahlin 3 or 4yrs ago because I thought the Sabres were F@cking up his Development. And IMO there's not many players that aren't available if I think those players coming back will make me a better Overall Team.
I Remember the Eichel trade and everyone putting the players together on what they wanted. I still don't think Adams got the Best package for the Sabres needs in that Deal. Obviously Tuch wasn't a bad get, but I would have much rather had Korzack included at the time over Krebs. Korczak would have fit what we IMO Needed. All I am trying to say really, could a trade of Dahlin or Power and the right players coming back make us Overall Better. Everything should be looked at.

50%, 48% 55% FO win %
303, 248, 270, 242, on pace for ~300 Hits
30, 35, on pace for 40 Goals
37, 48, on pace for 37 Assists
Plays ATOI 9f 18:40 ... room for more
57, 63, 61% CF
Wears the C
This guy couldn't possibly help change the pussified culture and furthermore can't play the game.

IDIOTS!

50%, 48% 55% FO win %
303, 248, 270, 242, on pace for ~300 Hits
30, 35, on pace for 40 Goals
37, 48, on pace for 37 Assists
Plays ATOI 9f 18:40 ... room for more
57, 63, 61% CF
Wears the C
This guy couldn't possibly help change the pussified culture and furthermore can't play the game.

IDIOTS!
- IonSabres

I was told he's a bad Lockeroom guy! Hell the Sabres need a Bulldozer in that Lockeroom IMO

I was told he's a bad Lockeroom guy! Hell the Sabres need a Bulldozer in that Lockeroom IMO
- Buff36

Kyle might piss his pants.
Lockerroom of Loveable Losers

wtf? Dahlin is a top 5 defenseman and you want to get rid of him for a guy who has done absolutely nothing in terms of team success? His team is literally in the same position as us 😂. Anyone even remotely considering trading Dahlin is just a plain ol’ idiot.
- Jammerz04

Hahaha

Kyle might piss his pants.
Lockerroom of Loveable Losers
- IonSabres

Okposo;
But today is pretty doily day Brady. You can’t yell on pretty doily day or you have to put a dollar in the bowling/pizza party night jar

Hahaha
- Jet Jaguar BD

Dahlins skating alone takes him out of top 5 IMO, not to mention the 5 turnovers a game

Dahlins skating alone takes him out of top 5 IMO, not to mention the 5 turnovers a game
- lulags

Dahlin isn’t even a top-10 defender let alone top-5.

He rounds out the top-25 at this point.

He’s basically the new Ristolainen.

Dahlins skating alone takes him out of top 5 IMO, not to mention the 5 turnovers a game
- lulags

Guys averaging 30min a game, Sabres Need to get him some help.

Guys averaging 30min a game, Sabres Need to get him some help.
- Buff36

No, they need to play him 23 minutes a game and actually play as a team.

1st line: 16-20 mins

2nd line: 14-18 mins

3rd line: 12-16 mins

4th line: 8-12 mins

1st pair: 18-24 mins

2nd pair: 16-20 mins

3rd pair: 14-18 mins

Rotate goalies 2:1

This isn’t hard.

https://thehockeynews.com...on-for-blues-star-forward