I think BB is doing a great job getting depth everywhere so the draft picks in the first 5 round can be players that wow them instead of a need

get one more body on the d line
a rb
and one more db before the draft and perhaps one last o line guy

we look a lot better than the day they cut everyone
- homiedclown

DT Austin Johnson

If Toronto tried to unload Tavares for a year

Would you take him in and put him between Tage and Tuch?
- ImThatGuy

yes

DT Austin Johnson
- Buff36

his wife can replace rachel

Roslovic and Jenner?
- QuinnFan

Wouldn’t move the needle IMO

Says who ?
- Swedish_Jesus

I do.

Your home run draft pick narrative has already been reduced to hopefully a double.

If Toronto tried to unload Tavares for a year

Would you take him in and put him between Tage and Tuch?
- ImThatGuy

Unpack those Bandits pajamas, Johnny

Serious issues that need to be addressed

No real first line center
Tage is not going to ever repeat last year
Benson is too small
We will likely bring back this entire team minus Olofsson
- lulags

The good news is that Tage is paid very cheaply for someone who at his worst will seemingly pot you 25 goals and could realistically get 40 in a good year. Cozens might be a sneaky bad contract, but even still they should have money to pay another actually good center and roll three balanced lines that can hurt you.

Does Adams have the wherewithal to actually acquire that player this offseason? I highly doubt it. He made his big move for the next 18 months I think.

The good news is that Tage is paid very cheaply for someone who at his worst will seemingly pot you 25 goals and could realistically get 40 in a good year. Cozens might be a sneaky bad contract, but even still they should have money to pay another actually good center and roll three balanced lines that can hurt you.

Does Adams have the wherewithal to actually acquire that player this offseason? I highly doubt it. He made his big move for the next 18 months I think.
- Hank Balling

If they don't have a good 3C between Krebs and all their draft picks, all the scouts should be fired.

If they don't have a good 3C between Krebs and all their draft picks, all the scouts should be fired.
- Lunaion

now they need 2 centers, if they ever want to move tage back to the wing, where he probably should be

I do.

Your home run draft pick narrative has already been reduced to hopefully a double.
- washedup20

How so ?

Wouldn’t move the needle IMO
- washedup20

If it's to replace Girgs and Olo, it should. But I do like Cong or Hank's ideas. Couture or Chandler Stephenson would be good adds. Hearing AZ was considering moving Crouse around the TDL...that'd be a nice add.

I knowwww I knowwww Adams. I knowwwwww. But if he was swallowed by a whale...

If they don't have a good 3C between Krebs and all their draft picks, all the scouts should be fired.
- Lunaion

Not many left to can.

Not many left to can.
- RhinoFan

more security guards than scouts


money is tight

If it's to replace Girgs and Olo, it should. But I do like Cong or Hank's ideas. Couture or Chandler Stephenson would be good adds. Hearing AZ was considering moving Crouse around the TDL...that'd be a nice add.

I knowwww I knowwww Adams. I knowwwwww. But if he was swallowed by a whale...
- RhinoFan

They should definitely not have big plans for UFA. Not a world where they'll ever succeed on impact players.

If it's to replace Girgs and Olo, it should.
- RhinoFan

okposo is coming back in july though

They should definitely not have big plans for UFA. Not a world where they'll ever succeed on impact players.
- Lunaion

the cliftons on three year deals are usually bad

the sprongs on 1 year deals are the better lottery tickets

https://www.capfriendly.com/scouting-reports/players/chandler-stephenson
- kingcong39

39,
What is Chandler Stephensons contract projections?

They need a 12-0-1 run in the last 12 games, lol
- IonSabres

WHEN PIG's FLY.. it NOT happening, just let it go.

Glass half full:

Levi doubters, his performance yesterday should give them pause in saying he isn't ready.
- RhinoFan

Yeah, he was excellent. Sabres got owned and he kept us in the game

As of right now… the bills need to go WR or DT with the 1st round pick.

I’m hoping it’s WR but I’m not banking on it

If they don't have a good 3C between Krebs and all their draft picks, all the scouts should be fired.
- Lunaion

Their only hope to me is Ostlund.

Their only hope to me is Ostlund.
- kingcong39

No hope for Krebs?

They should definitely not have big plans for UFA. Not a world where they'll ever succeed on impact players.
- Lunaion

Respectfully Disagree Lunaion

FA - Stamkos should be priority #1. Him at 1C with his leadership abilities on a 3 year deal would check many boxes this team requires, including making Buffalo attractive to other players. 3 Year x $8m

Trade - Brady Tkachuk is key to bringing out the biotch in this team. Heart and soul guy who drags everyone into the "fight" every friggin game...Buckle up boys, gonna be another rough one. Production, toughness, identity. Potential trade assets = some combination of: 24 1st, Tage, Joker, Rosen, Bryson.

FA - Chandler Stephenson is an ideal 3C, who can also play up for periods of time as high up as L1.

Trade - Skinner (45% retained) + '26-1st (+?) to Toronto for future considerations.

Tkachuk Stamkos Tuch
Peterka Cozens Quinne
Benson Stephenson Rosen/Savoie
Girgensons Krebs Rousek
Jost

Byram. Dahlin
Power. Sammy
RyJo Cliffy
Bryson / Stillman

UPL
Levi

Get some friggin balls Adams... Stop FVCKING around and do you damn job.

This GM'g poop is easy peasy

Respectfully Disagree Lunaion

FA - Stamkos should be priority #1. Him at 1C with his leadership abilities on a 3 year deal would check many boxes this team requires, including making Buffalo attractive to other players. 3 Year x $8m

Trade - Brady Tkachuk is key to bringing out the biotch in this team. Heart and soul guy who drags everyone into the "fight" every friggin game...Buckle up boys, gonna be another rough one. Production, toughness, identity. Potential trade assets = some combination of: 24 1st, Tage, Joker, Rosen, Bryson.

FA - Chandler Stephenson is an ideal 3C, who can also play up for periods of time as high up as L1.

Trade - Skinner (45% retained) + '26-1st (+?) to Toronto for future considerations.

Tkachuk Stamkos Tuch
Peterka Cozens Quinne
Benson Stephenson Rosen/Savoie
Girgensons Krebs Rousek
Jost

Byram. Dahlin
Power. Sammy
RyJo Cliffy
Bryson / Stillman

UPL
Levi

Get some friggin balls Adams... Stop FVCKING around and do you damn job.

This GM'g poop is easy peasy
- IonSabres

What do you do when you fail you land your top 5 targets (not just top 2)? Like you pointed out, Buffalo is not attractive to players.

If they don't have a good 3C between Krebs and all their draft picks, all the scouts should be fired.
- Lunaion

Agreed but I'm thinking they have the ability to sign/trade for another 2b center to play on a hybrid line on par with

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Quinn-Cozens-Peterka
Benson-new guy-Greenway
*Girgensons-Peytonsons-Rouseksons

Lindholm is probably dreaming too big but yeah, Couture or some established vet who could conceivably put up 45 points

*Girgensons is here forever. We need to accept that. Also no one is getting fired; another reality we have to accept.