Partners are fluid based on situation. Have no idea who his majority minutes are with. Samuelsson probably gets a lot of time with Dahlin. Byram may as well. (frank), maybe Power and Dahlin play a lot together.

Byram isn't on PP1, may replace Power on 2. Maybe he gets 10g-35a. Middling defensive quality.
- TheSabresTaco

Interesting, I wonder if he'll accept that role.

Touche on the fluid pairings.

Strange that you’ve been asking for an upgrade on defense for years, now we got that upgrade and your complaining about paying said defenseman.

Hopefully he costs less, but if he plays well, which I think we both want, he may cost more . Which would be good based on his good play?
- Boss34

I am complaining because he wasn't a upgrade last year and if Mitts signs for 5mill and Byram signs for more it's a lost Trade. Plus add the cost to actually replace Mitts at 3C. I really hope it works, but still a lot of Questions

Power got paid on potential 1OA $.

Not based on his current underachieving self imo
- Boss34

not all drafts are the same

one year eichel is 2 overall
one year barkov is 2 overall

one year ryan murray is 2 overall

one year power is 1 overall
one year mcdavid is 1 overall
one year erik johnson is 1 overall
one year yak is 1 overall

4th overall can be Puljujarvi, Makar, Brady Tkachuk or Byram

one year you get Cam Barker in the top 5, one year Barrett Hayton, one year Michael Dal Colle and one year Leon Draisaitl

never know how they are going to pan out


Look at Myers, many thought he would get several Norris trophies, and he regressed instead of getting better in year 3 on

too bad the fast florida panthers and the fast kyle okposo are going to win the cup, because we're being robbed of drafting Mr. Irrelevant. But we get pick 161, which is basically a 6th, which means the Clown can't wear sweatpants on June 29th

the concern is understandable but the move was made with this financial piece in mind.
- TheSabresTaco

Agreed

I like the trade quite a bit. Just an opinion, but I think we’re set on defense and goaltending for next season.

Especially if they retain joker, who I expect to be traded .

Healthy scratch last season doesn’t bode well for him imo

I am complaining because he wasn't a upgrade last year and if Mitts signs for 5mill and Byram signs for more it's a lost Trade. Plus add the cost to actually replace Mitts at 3C. I really hope it works, but still a lot of Questions
- Buff36

the objective of this trade was not to save money, I promise you.

too bad the fast florida panthers and the fast kyle okposo are going to win the cup, because we're being robbed of drafting Mr. Irrelevant. But we get pick 161, which is basically a 6th, which means the Clown can't wear sweatpants on June 29th
- TheSabresTaco

I have worn pants 1 time in the last 6 years, funeral

the objective of this trade was not to save money, I promise you.
- TheSabresTaco

they did not want mitts long term

Agreed

I like the trade quite a bit. Just an opinion, but I think we’re set on defense and goaltending for next season.

Especially if they retain joker, who I expect to be traded .

Healthy scratch last season doesn’t bode well for him imo
- Boss34

I didn't want to trade Casey unless it was for a defenseman in the mold/age of Byram. Interpreting Kevyn's Conversations™ with the public, this is how they saw it too. I like the trade thus far.

I am complaining because he wasn't a upgrade last year and if Mitts signs for 5mill and Byram signs for more it's a lost Trade. Plus add the cost to actually replace Mitts at 3C. I really hope it works, but still a lot of Questions
- Buff36

Byram was not an upgrade? I disagree and it’s also a bit early to really judge the guy based on 25-30 games under coach Donald granato.

Good hockey trade, good for both teams and Casey mitts

the objective of this trade was not to save money, I promise you.
- TheSabresTaco

Really, then why not sign Mitts. They could have gotten a Top 4 Dman without using him.

they did not want mitts long term
- homiedclown

I do believe that to be partially true. Think of it like, I have this set of fish but I want that set of fish instead and I only have one tank and I need my fish to trade for those fish.

Made that for you big boy.

not all drafts are the same

one year eichel is 2 overall
one year barkov is 2 overall

one year ryan murray is 2 overall

one year power is 1 overall
one year mcdavid is 1 overall
one year erik johnson is 1 overall
one year yak is 1 overall

4th overall can be Puljujarvi, Makar, Brady Tkachuk or Byram

one year you get Cam Barker in the top 5, one year Barrett Hayton, one year Michael Dal Colle and one year Leon Draisaitl

never know how they are going to pan out


Look at Myers, many thought he would get several Norris trophies, and he regressed instead of getting better in year 3 on
- homiedclown

No argument here, just saying power got paid early and paid very well based on his draft status of 1OA.

Not his marginal play

Really, then why not sign Mitts. They could have gotten a Top 4 Dman without using him.
- Buff36

Because the other objective of the trade was to be harder to play against and to be more abrasive. They need/want a guy in the mold of Boone Jenner.

So allocating money to a luxury asset (Casey) was not preferred.

I have worn pants 1 time in the last 6 years, funeral
- homiedclown

jealous. just make sure to tuck it in eh

I didn't want to trade Casey unless it was for a defenseman in the mold/age of Byram. Interpreting Kevyn's Conversations™ with the public, this is how they saw it too. I like the trade thus far.
- TheSabresTaco

Come on, they didn't even talk contract with Casey till a month before he was Traded. He even came out and said he was confused on what was going on.

I do believe that to be partially true. Think of it like, I have this set of fish but I want that set of fish instead and I only have one tank and I need my fish to trade for those fish.

Made that for you big boy.
- TheSabresTaco

Could you explain this to 36 using weed instead of fish please

Because the other objective of the trade was to be harder to play against and to be more abrasive. They need/want a guy in the mold of Boone Jenner.

So allocating money to a luxury asset (Casey) was not preferred.
- TheSabresTaco

Hope it works

Could you explain this to 36 using weed instead of fish please
- Boss34

Come on, they didn't even talk contract with Casey till a month before he was Traded. He even came out and said he was confused on what was going on.
- Buff36

You’re just guessing.

Agents do the negotiating, not the players.

I’m guessing the agent knew exactly what the next contract was looking like, including buffatax

Could you explain this to 36 using weed instead of fish please
- Boss34

Maybe in how many times Girgensons can fall in a game would help better! Just joined Fitz level with that one Boss.

Maybe in how many times Girgensons can fall in a game would help better! Just joined Fitz level with that one Boss.
- Buff36

Taco shouldn’t have to explain this too you.

It’s a very simple concept.

Take a joke and move on, you have no problem slinging jabs around

Taco shouldn’t have to explain this too you.

It’s a very simple concept.

Take a joke and move on, you have no problem slinging jabs around
- Boss34

Me and Taco were Talking, Taco and I have different opinions on this. Not explaining anything to me on this. I hope it works, you want to sling it, then take it back

Could you explain this to 36 using weed instead of fish please
- Boss34

oh my

Me and Taco were Talking, Taco and I have different opinions on this. Not explaining anything to me on this. I hope it works, you want to sling it, then take it back
- Buff36

It's not a remote surprise that Taco and Boss like a Sabres move.

Happens all the time.

Then it all goes to poop.