A former Sabre just put the finishing touches on Tampa for the season.

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Memo to Tampa:

A former Sabre just put the finishing touches on Tampa for the season.

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- kingcong39

Hank is lining up 17 shots!!!!

Hank is lining up 17 shots!!!!


- Gr8daygo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7iwJs1b9Rg

Hank is lining up 17 shots!!!!


- Gr8daygo

Guy was likely the second person to own a Rodrigues jersey, right after Evan’s mom.

Memo to Tampa:


- kingcong39

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbyUa0xabKU

But that still stings. Eichel and company are going to have their second Cup bought for them in a row it seems. I have no faith on Dallas coming back unfortunately, even just a game down.
- QuinnFan

Dallas came back

What teams will the Sabres be competing with for the players they want to acquire?

Correct me if I'm wrong here but the Sabres are looking for:

Top 6 winger
3C
At least 2 players for the 4th line

A vet RD

My guess is:

Utah
Chicago
Calgary
Toronto
Seattle
Pitt
Philly
Buffalo
Columbus
Detroit


All these teams are cusp roster with some cap space, or a GM willing to make aggressive moves, how would you rank teams/cities in order of desire to play and live? (the list above is how I would rank the cities to live in.)

What teams will the Sabres be competing with for the players they want to acquire?

Correct me if I'm wrong here but the Sabres are looking for:

Top 6 winger
3C
At least 2 players for the 4th line

A vet RD

My guess is:

Utah
Chicago
Calgary
Toronto
Seattle
Pitt
Philly
Buffalo
Columbus
Detroit


All these teams are cusp roster with some cap space, or a GM willing to make aggressive moves, how would you rank teams/cities in order of desire to play and live? (the list above is how I would rank the cities to live in.)
- washedup20

I have Buffalo above Philly and Calgary, maybe even Toronto with other factors to consider other than desirability.

Stamkos did at least consider us before. I think Lindy does make us intriguing. Kane at about 1/4 odds for me. Reinhart reunion would be amazing but I doubt Florida lets him walk.

No poop! That show had to be awesome. They are really good live.
Saw them in the old Orlando arena as an opening act, and the sound was poopty in there. Two other shows at Coral Sky amphitheater and they were great.

I chose the clip that I posted because it showed the amphitheater and surrounding area. Otherwise, I was gonna post a clip from the show you speak of.
- Ratsreign

Yeah, Brandon Boyd is awe inspiring. Just looked, I can't believe that was 2004. I'm getting old quick.

Never been to Coral Sky Ampi but looks awesome. Is that the same as the iThink Ampitheatre? They pull the same online.

I have Buffalo above Philly and Calgary, maybe even Toronto with other factors to consider other than desirability.

Stamkos did at least consider us before. I think Lindy does make us intriguing. Kane at about 1/4 odds for me. Reinhart reunion would be amazing but I doubt Florida lets him walk.
- Jet Jaguar BD

If Ruff has input, and the needs that are rumored to be acquired, my bet for FA attempts are:

- P Kane top 6 winger
- Elias Lindholm 3C
- Nick Cousins 4C
- Sammy Blias - 4LW
- Kurtis MacDermid - Extra

- Vinny Desharnais - RD

I would be surprised if they landed even one of those.

Dallas came back
- washedup20

Need two more, but maybe I spoke too soon. Vegas looked like they had their number.

If Ruff has input, and the needs that are rumored to be acquired, my bet for FA attempts are:

- P Kane top 6 winger
- Elias Lindholm 3C
- Nick Cousins 4C
- Sammy Blias - 4LW
- Kurtis MacDermid - Extra

- Vinny Desharnais - RD

I would be surprised if they landed even one of those.
- washedup20

How am I going to despise Nick Cousins with my entire being if he's on our team?

Need two more, but maybe I spoke too soon. Vegas looked like they had their number.
- QuinnFan

Dallas is feisty, Eichel looks elite out there every shift, it's impressive.

I would trade, Rosen, Ostlund, Kulich, Savoie and Benson for Wyatt Johnston - he's that much better - what a stud.

How am I going to despise Nick Cousins with my entire being if he's on our team?
- QuinnFan

The Sabres need an a-hole on the team - desperately.

If Ruff has input, and the needs that are rumored to be acquired, my bet for FA attempts are:

- P Kane top 6 winger
- Elias Lindholm 3C
- Nick Cousins 4C
- Sammy Blias - 4LW
- Kurtis MacDermid - Extra

- Vinny Desharnais - RD

I would be surprised if they landed even one of those.
- washedup20

My Aura says there here NO still a lot

The Sabres need an a-hole on the team - desperately.
- washedup20

Trade for Sam Bennett

Trade for Sam Bennett
- Jet Jaguar BD

Would be a great add to the top 6, he kills 2 birds with one stone, adding nastiness to the top 6.

What do you think it would cost, only 1 year until UFA - big move for Adams.

Dallas is feisty, Eichel looks elite out there every shift, it's impressive.

I would trade, Rosen, Ostlund, Kulich, Savoie and Benson for Wyatt Johnston - he's that much better - what a stud.
- washedup20

Yeah, he looks better than he ever did here. Amazing what some effort does to a player's performance. Too bad the coke habit has gotten worse.

Not sure I'd do that but Wyatt is a monster. Dallas' system creates the best version of shooters. See Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz. Amazing players, but both probably pull in 5-10g per year being on that team.

Would be a great add to the top 6, he kills 2 birds with one stone, adding nastiness to the top 6.

What do you think it would cost, only 1 year until UFA - big move for Adams.
- washedup20

I would ask Skinner to entertain waiving, retain up to half his celery and add in a 2nd

If not that, Ryan Johnson, Savoie, 2nd 2024, 3rd 2025

for

Bennett, Verhaeghe

Florida doesn’t let both of Reinhart and Montour walk and they have some decisions to make

If they win the cup or not changes the situation but I think the offer is at least intriguing for them.

Yeah, Brandon Boyd is awe inspiring. Just looked, I can't believe that was 2004. I'm getting old quick.

Never been to Coral Sky Ampi but looks awesome. Is that the same as the iThink Ampitheatre? They pull the same online.
- QuinnFan

No pun intended, but I think that’s what they call it now. The sponsored name is always changing there. I still call it coral sky because it was a great name for the place. Sitting in the lot tailgate party before a show while the sun is setting, it was indeed a coral sky. Sound is great there. I’ve seen a lot of kick ass shows there.

How am I going to despise Nick Cousins with my entire being if he's on our team?
- QuinnFan

You’ll realize that the reputation is a bit overstated.

Dallas is feisty, Eichel looks elite out there every shift, it's impressive.

I would trade, Rosen, Ostlund, Kulich, Savoie and Benson for Wyatt Johnston - he's that much better - what a stud.
- washedup20

iirc, broadcast said Jeichel now has 32 points in playoff games

I would ask Skinner to entertain waiving, retain up to half his celery and add in a 2nd

If not that, Ryan Johnson, Savoie, 2nd 2024, 3rd 2025

for

Bennett, Verhaeghe

Florida doesn’t let both of Reinhart and Montour walk and they have some decisions to make

If they win the cup or not changes the situation but I think the offer is at least intriguing for them.
- Jet Jaguar BD

Yeah, he looks better than he ever did here. Amazing what some effort does to a player's performance. Too bad the coke habit has gotten worse.

Not sure I'd do that but Wyatt is a monster. Dallas' system creates the best version of shooters. See Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz. Amazing players, but both probably pull in 5-10g per year being on that team.
- QuinnFan

It looks like its working