Yeah, it’s gonna be an interesting season.

Allen wins 10 by himself imo

Can the rest of the team win 1?
- Boss34

I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised with our WR core.

The average fan and media members is going to go “omg we don’t have diggs”

And they really don’t dig into the Bills WRs and see what they are all about.

I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised with our WR core.

The average fan and media members is going to go “omg we don’t have diggs”

And they really don’t dig into the Bills WRs and see what they are all about.
- Sabretooth9

coleman, samuel, and either hollins or chasepool is an upgrade over diggs, davis and mckenzie

- homiedclown

It also helps that the panthers have an all star team in front of him. They are by far the best top 9 team in the league. Their 4th line sucks but they barely play.

Other goalies like Tampa have had this same luxury.

Insert any bruins goalie into that system and they are elite.

Put any of those goalies on the Sabres, and they play takes a dump

See Ullmark from the Sabres to the bruins jump in stats. Same goalie different system / roster in front of him

coleman, samuel, and either hollins or chasepool is an upgrade over diggs, davis and mckenzie
- homiedclown

I believe it is. Beane wanted YAC and better separation.

Curtis Samuel for example on reception perception with Matt Harmon. Matt Harmon lovessssss Curtis Samuel and his route running vs man and zone.

Matt could barely contain his excitement about the move.

His route tree is good

13. Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Center, New York Islanders
Age: 31
Stats: 82 GP, 11 G, 22 A, 33 Pts
Contract: 2 years remaining, $5 million AAV
Scoop: Eleven months ago, the Islanders traded a second-round pick to Chicago to take Josh Bailey’s $5 million cap hit off their hands. Last week, the Islanders traded down in the first-round – which is ultra rare one month out from the Draft – and received an extra second-round pick in the process. Will Lou Lamoriello use that extra capital in an attempt to entice someone to take Pageau? The difference between Pageau and Bailey is that Pageau has an extra year remaining. The Blackhawks bought out Bailey. Pageau still has game left, but not at that price, and the Isles only have $6 million in space to add five more players.

https://www.dailyfaceoff....-for-more-cap-flexibility

you think he is getting north of 3 mil per?
- homiedclown

The heavy forechecker market is going to be hot. Or so LeBrun/Friedman believe.

Martinook/Joshua/Carrier etc

I would do that. Make sure 2025 is top 5 protected.
- Sabretooth9

3 former 1st and 2 Future 1st, he's good but Holy Sh!t!

panthers scored 11 goals
oilers scored 4 goals

bobs save percentage around .950 in the finals
skinner save percentage around .870 in the finals

goalies matter
- homiedclown

Oilers defense has been awful though in all fairness. But agree on the premise, the goalies are the most important position in hockey and those who play the position are far superior, mentally and physically, to the forwards.

Long live Goalies! Huzzah!!!

Lack of speed and skill you say?
- Sabretooth9

Yes sure, must have been good enough to get them there. You are all over the place, tell Beady to give you a rest. 1st and 1st seems to be Taking it's toll.

13. Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Center, New York Islanders
Age: 31
Stats: 82 GP, 11 G, 22 A, 33 Pts
Contract: 2 years remaining, $5 million AAV
Scoop: Eleven months ago, the Islanders traded a second-round pick to Chicago to take Josh Bailey’s $5 million cap hit off their hands. Last week, the Islanders traded down in the first-round – which is ultra rare one month out from the Draft – and received an extra second-round pick in the process. Will Lou Lamoriello use that extra capital in an attempt to entice someone to take Pageau? The difference between Pageau and Bailey is that Pageau has an extra year remaining. The Blackhawks bought out Bailey. Pageau still has game left, but not at that price, and the Isles only have $6 million in space to add five more players.

https://www.dailyfaceoff....-for-more-cap-flexibility
- homiedclown

Told he doesn't fit

That's a lot
- Buff36

It is, but you're actually getting a star player back. I'd rather overpay for a star than for a middle6er any day.

3 former 1st and 2 Future 1st, he's good but Holy Sh!t!
- Buff36

You wanted grit. I was literally giving you grit.

My actually feelings is that is an overpay. But I’m sure the Sens would want something stupid like that.

You wanted grit. I was literally giving you grit.

My actually feelings is that is an overpay. But I’m sure the Sens would want something stupid like that.
- Sabretooth9

Name 1 player that cost that recently, yeah I don't mind overpaying a bit. But that's a lot of future.

"The will to win, you either have it or you don't"
- washedup20

Yup.
I do not see that much on the Sabres.
Many highly successful athletes will say
"I like winning, but I cannot stomach losing"

It is, but you're actually getting a star player back. I'd rather overpay for a star than for a middle6er any day.
- QuinnFan

Yes, but tell me 1 player that cost that much recently. Don't mind overpaying a bit, but that's a lot of future. I want to be good, but hopefully sustain it.

Dakota Joshua?

late bloomer

plays on second team pp and pk

downside is he is a little slow

probably get him cheap, girgens type money
https://www.capfriendly.c...rts/players/dakota-joshua
- homiedclown

36 and I have been harping for this guy for awhile.
He should be a top target for Adams.

Name 1 player that cost that recently, yeah I don't mind overpaying a bit. But that's a lot of future.
- Buff36

I agree it is. Ultimately, Adams isn’t moving Kulich

Ryan Johnson and Rosen - I can see them potentially being moved

And Adams loves his picks. So hell needs to freeze over before he trades them

36 and I have been harping for this guy for awhile.
He should be a top target for Adams.
- IonSabres

Gonna cost more than 2mill to get here IMO, he can float when needed so I believe he is worth it.

"A $10 Million dollar goalie, you either have it or you don't"
- washedup20

I agree it is. Ultimately, Adams isn’t moving Kulich

Ryan Johnson and Rosen - I can see them potentially being moved

And Adams loves his picks. So hell needs to freeze over before he trades them
- Sabretooth9

Wouldn't mind seeing a trade for him, but change some of the players. See if Neuchev, Kisakov could be added instead. IMO if I am putting those players into the Deal, than 11 is off the table

Yes, but tell me 1 player that cost that much recently. Don't mind overpaying a bit, but that's a lot of future. I want to be good, but hopefully sustain it.
- Buff36

I get it. Take something away then, I thought it was a bit overboard as well, but in all honesty he's the level of player I want to be hunting for. I think we need a big piece to come in, take some load off the kids and we're in bidddddnaasssss.

I get it. Take something away then, I thought it was a bit overboard as well, but in all honesty he's the level of player I want to be hunting for. I think we need a big piece to come in, take some load off the kids and we're in bidddddnaasssss.
- QuinnFan

I understand, see if Neuchev or Kisakov could replace 1

I understand, see if Neuchev or Kisakov could replace 1
- Buff36

These guys just need time to adjust? Roch has quite a bit of Russian talent next season. Time for these guys to show out.

I understand, see if Neuchev or Kisakov could replace 1
- Buff36

I doubt Kisakov carries any value anymore, but Neuchev should, at least as a sweetner. I'd do that and probably try to battle over one of those picks. I'd still like to pick at 11 if we can muster it, spread the wealth and keep some good ELCs rolling through. But he's the RIGHT guy.