If they're serious about winning this year then every dollar counts. If it's the same poop as the past 3 years where they've used cap savings to offset jalapeno costs then it doesn't matter
- Hank Balling

I doubt they make the moves to show they are serious about winning

I doubt they make the moves to show they are serious about winning
- homiedclown

As you should. As everyone should.

The only thing that gives me a shred of hope is that Lindy said he didn't take the job immediately when offered. My hope is that he was given some promise that they're going to put together a real squad this year.

But yeah, until that actually happens, this organization deserves zero benefit of the doubt. I have absolutely no faith in Adams personally

“Friedman believes the Sabres 1st RD pick is in play (TJMS): "There's a lot of talk around Buffalo, I think the Sabres front office knows that next year is a make-or-break year for them and that can force you into things"

More fuel to the fire.

Goodrow 572 games played 60 goals
Girgensons 688 games played 89 goals

I like goodrow as well, but is he really an upgrade?
- Boss34

Sometimes the stat sheet just doesn't measure the true impact of a player.
Goodrow = 2 Stanley Cups. His line was instrumental in his team's championships.

Giglesons, hmmm....I seem to remember an NHL player by that name, or a similar name, yet I just don't remember his championships..enlighten me

“Friedman believes the Sabres 1st RD pick is in play (TJMS): "There's a lot of talk around Buffalo, I think the Sabres front office knows that next year is a make-or-break year for them and that can force you into things"

More fuel to the fire.
- Swedish_Jesus

Do you have any faith in Adams to actually understand who is worth trading that pick for? I don't. Briere is out here pumping Laughton's tires as a real Larry's Larry. That's probably music to KA's ears

“Friedman believes the Sabres 1st RD pick is in play (TJMS): "There's a lot of talk around Buffalo, I think the Sabres front office knows that next year is a make-or-break year for them and that can force you into things"

More fuel to the fire.
- Swedish_Jesus

if the pick is truly in play it has to be for a top 6 player up front or top 4 d man

right?

center?
winger?
rd?

Pavel Buchnevich with a 4 year extension would look good

I would think Necas or Ehlers would have to have an extension

Cirelli?


I honestly do not trust Adams trading that pick as I fear he would get fleeced

Do you have any faith in Adams to actually understand who is worth trading that pick for? I don't. Briere is out here pumping Laughton's tires as a real Larry's Larry. That's probably music to KA's ears
- Hank Balling

C'mon, nobody believes that. Adams is slow to make moves, but he also hasn't made foolish moves. Giving up anything of value for Laughton would be foolish.

if the pick is truly in play it has to be for a top 6 player up front or top 4 d man

right?

center?
winger?
rd?

Pavel Buchnevich with a 4 year extension would look good

I would think Necas or Ehlers would have to have an extension

Cirelli?


I honestly do not trust Adams trading that pick as I fear he would get fleeced
- homiedclown

Yup. I could see him, Lindy and Matt Ellis becoming enamored with a "shutdown center" who actually sucks

Good points

I’m pretty excited about the Lindy hiring

He may not be the best coach in the league , but he’s still relevant.

Couple wins more from Lindy then Donnie and we’re pushing the playoffs
- Boss34

I'm trying not to hold it against Lindy, but hiring KA without looking + hiring Donnie without really looking is hard to overlook completely.

If they don't make the playoffs this year, it's a mess. Terry isn't going to want to pay Kev, Donnie, and Lindy all not to work for him. They need a strong start in the worst way.

So pretty similar. I would think if you're going to do it then, you might as well do it this year. I'd be fine with it if I knew the corresponding move. If they're buying him out just to open a space for Rosen/Kulich/Whoever then I don't think it's worth it. He's still more valuable than them imo.

If it's to clear space for a clear upgrade then I'm all for it
- Hank Balling

So they only way they would do it is if he refused to waive. Even if they traded him with 3 mill retained, that is far better than buying him out.

C'mon, nobody believes that. Adams is slow to make moves, but he also hasn't made foolish moves. .
- Slump Buster

he sure made a lot of foolish moves in a buyers market last summer with all that cap space

C'mon, nobody believes that. Adams is slow to make moves, but he also hasn't made foolish moves. Giving up anything of value for Laughton would be foolish.
- Slump Buster

There has been smoke on the Laughton front before.

As for foolish moves, we know what Adams thinks about leadership Larries. He has a history of paying them.

Yup. I could see him, Lindy and Matt Ellis becoming enamored with a "shutdown center" who actually sucks
- Hank Balling

Pageau

if the pick is truly in play it has to be for a top 6 player up front or top 4 d man

right?

center?
winger?
rd?

Pavel Buchnevich with a 4 year extension would look good

I would think Necas or Ehlers would have to have an extension

Cirelli?


I honestly do not trust Adams trading that pick as I fear he would get fleeced
- homiedclown

I'm hoping RD, fearing 3C.

#1 need is a two-way 3/4 C, but that should not cost him 11.

Yup. I could see him, Lindy and Matt Ellis becoming enamored with a "shutdown center" who actually sucks
- Hank Balling

We can kill Adams all day long for not making moves or waiting too long to make moves. But what is with the bumbling gm narrative? I don't get it.

he sure made a lot of foolish moves in a buyers market last summer with all that cap space
- homiedclown

And still had the second most cap space in the league to go after Kane, he left them at the altar

Pageau
- homiedclown

I could definitely see that

https://x.com/theinstigat.../1798490404859289720?s=46

We can kill Adams all day long for not making moves or waiting too long to make moves. But what is with the bumbling gm narrative? I don't get it.
- Slump Buster

His signings last offseason were terrible and he pissed away any momentum they gained in 22-23

if the pick is truly in play it has to be for a top 6 player up front or top 4 d man

right?

center?
winger?
rd?

Pavel Buchnevich with a 4 year extension would look good

I would think Necas or Ehlers would have to have an extension

Cirelli?


I honestly do not trust Adams trading that pick as I fear he would get fleeced
- homiedclown

And still had the second most cap space in the league to go after Kane, he left them at the altar
- Swedish_Jesus

1 more reason why I do not think they were serious about winning last year but rather expected to limp into the 7th or 8th seed

C'mon, nobody believes that. Adams is slow to make moves, but he also hasn't made foolish moves. Giving up anything of value for Laughton would be foolish.
- Slump Buster

What % of Okposo’s celery are you getting to shill this garbage?

There has been smoke on the Laughton front before.

As for foolish moves, we know what Adams thinks about leadership Larries. He has a history of paying them.
- Hank Balling

2 years removed from him trying to sell us on Girgs and the 4C they needed, then claiming a 4C off waivers.

Can he do it again?

His signings last offseason were terrible and he pissed away any momentum they gained in 22-23
- Hank Balling

Johnson was certainly a mistake. Clifton got better as the season went along and is fine in a 5-6 role. Again, these were minor moves. I'd be more worried if he made some of the bad secondary trades that Murray made where we shipped out great prospects for mediocre vets.

Johnson was certainly a mistake. Clifton got better as the season went along and is fine in a 5-6 role. Again, these were minor moves. I'd be more worried if he made some of the bad secondary trades that Murray made where we shipped out great prospects for mediocre vets.
- Slump Buster

That's the problem.