https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-inside-look-for-2024-25-season-32-in-32
Glad you guys want to start holding yourselves accountable. Should have learned that a long time ago.
- Buff36

“I know we’re the youngest team in the League,” Adams said. “I understand that and that’s real and that’s part of where I do think the inconsistency and the ups and downs at times have happened. But we have now players that have experience in this League and have been through the League a few times. That no more needs to be talked about.”

“I know we’re the youngest team in the League,” Adams said. “I understand that and that’s real and that’s part of where I do think the inconsistency and the ups and downs at times have happened. But we have now players that have experience in this League and have been through the League a few times. That no more needs to be talked about.”


- washedup20

Hopefully they do, cause the last bunch sucked.

that cap in 26-27 looks pretty scary right now if the cap does not go up much in 2 years

https://www.spotrac.com/n...bres/overview/_/year/2026
- homiedclown

I’ve mentioned that already when UPL signed. I was told I was wrong by many here.

And I’m talking about the cap hit. Very risky. His value could go up but could also stay the same and have little to no trade value

I’ve mentioned that already when UPL signed. I was told I was wrong by many here.

And I’m talking about the cap hit. Very risky. His value could go up but could also stay the same and have little to no trade value
- Sabretooth9

6 k is not going to hurt us as much as a few of the other deals IMO

paying a 4th d man 8 mil

a bottom pair d over 4 mil

a 1 year wonder center over 7mil

and by then probably paying quinn 5 mil to be on ir

6 k is not going to hurt us as much as a few of the other deals IMO

paying a 4th d man 8 mil

a bottom pair d over 4 mil

a 1 year wonder center over 7mil

and by then probably paying quinn 5 mil to be on ir
- homiedclown

Yeah, and what to do with Tuch. Adams needs his plan to start working. Got a lot of his supposed core locked up. If they don't fit Lindy's style then you are really F@cked.

6 k is not going to hurt us as much as a few of the other deals IMO

paying a 4th d man 8 mil

a bottom pair d over 4 mil

a 1 year wonder center over 7mil

and by then probably paying quinn 5 mil to be on ir
- homiedclown

I'm ready for a blockbuster trade.
The proper leader of this team is not on the roster yet.

What/Who would you go after by offering
Tage
Samuelsson
'25-1st

I’ve mentioned that already when UPL signed. I was told I was wrong by many here.

And I’m talking about the cap hit. Very risky. His value could go up but could also stay the same and have little to no trade value
- Sabretooth9

The bet is he continues to improve his play:
- natural improvement of a 25yo G with a long long runway
- improved play by the defense under a strong HC who focuses on D first
- implementation of competent System and the HC demanding commitment from 5 players on the ice

Reduce the number of HDCA and rely on a above average G who stops a comparatively high percentage of the HDCA presentended to him.

Yeah, and what to do with Tuch. Adams needs his plan to start working. Got a lot of his supposed core locked up. If they don't fit Lindy's style then you are really F@cked.
- Buff36

gotta pay peterka, quinn, tuch, and byram

and possible benson and levi

and while this is all going on skinner counts for almost 6.5 mil that year

Yeah, and what to do with Tuch. Adams needs his plan to start working. Got a lot of his supposed core locked up. If they don't fit Lindy's style then you are really F@cked.
- Buff36

IF Lindy can get the Core to play up to their capabilities, they are in pretty decent shape CAP wise.

It's a GIANT sized IF, but each has shown the ability to increase their last seasons production by 25 -50%

IF Lindy can get the Core to play up to their capabilities, they are in pretty decent shape CAP wise.

It's a GIANT sized IF, but each has shown the ability to increase their last seasons production by 25 -50%
- IonSabres

They need to play to there capabilites. And Adams will have to make a decision or 2 on this core, cause he's probably gonna have to trade 1 or 2

gotta pay peterka, quinn, tuch, and byram

and possible benson and levi

and while this is all going on skinner counts for almost 6.5 mil that year
- homiedclown

They are clearly going to rely on a current Prospect on an ELC to displace at least 1, probably 2 Top 9 players, and likely trading out Samuelson if he hasn't established himself as a Top 4 player this season.

IF Lindy can get the Core to play up to their capabilities, they are in pretty decent shape CAP wise.

It's a GIANT sized IF, but each has shown the ability to increase their last seasons production by 25 -50%
- IonSabres

Ya, I quoted myself.

Targets for The Core
Tage - 40/55/95
Tuch -30/40/70
Cozens- 30/50/80
Dahlin - 20/60/80

Ya, I quoted myself.

Targets for The Core
Tage - 40/55/95
Tuch -30/40/70
Cozens- 30/50/80
Dahlin - 20/60/80
- IonSabres

Why trade tage at almost 100 points ?

He’s part of the core for now imo

Why trade tage at almost 100 points ?

He’s part of the core for now imo
- Boss34

Gotta give to get.
I would add to that package for the right guy.
Tage confessing that he and the team took shortcuts last year, then complaining about lack of being held accountable (throwing Granato under the bus) tells me he isn't THE Leader this team needs.

Don't worry, Adams doesn't have the balls to execute a trade like that, and furthermore, he hasn't proven he knows how to identify proper leadership traits given the poop show that has gone on in his tenure.

Tage is a talent no doubt, if they could acquire a bonafide 1C with leadership qualities without trading him, then do it. I would think he would be an essential trade piece in a trade of that caliber.

Tage is a talent no doubt, if they could acquire a bonafide 1C with leadership qualities without trading him, then do it. I would think he would be an essential trade piece in a trade of that caliber.
- IonSabres

too bad his contract is way too long

Why trade tage at almost 100 points ?

He’s part of the core for now imo
- Boss34

Furthermore, since the discussion stemmed from the CAP issue in '26-'27, I would not be shocked if Tuch is traded out before re-signing a then 30yo power forward. I could see him being one of the top 9 displaced.

I do hope he proves me wrong.

Ya, I quoted myself.

Targets for The Core
Tage - 40/55/95
Tuch -30/40/70
Cozens- 30/50/80
Dahlin - 20/60/80
- IonSabres

This really seems overly optimistic to me!!

This really seems overly optimistic to me!!
- sgk56

If they don't come close to that there's no way they barely squeak into the 8th seed.

If they don't come close to that there's no way they barely squeak into the 8th seed.
- TheHank

Better hope UPL is Healthy and good the whole Year to even get that if those guys don't step it up.

Yeah, and what to do with Tuch. Adams needs his plan to start working. Got a lot of his supposed core locked up. If they don't fit Lindy's style then you are really F@cked.
- Buff36

Tuch is probably retiring here. Should see the (frank)ing house he built.

Better hope UPL is Healthy and good the whole Year to even get that if those guys don't step it up.
- Buff36

Yep. Can't forget him too. It's a sad state of affairs when they need everything to go perfect in order to have any shot at the last wild card spot.

Ya, I quoted myself.

Targets for The Core
Tage - 40/55/95
Tuch -30/40/70
Cozens- 30/50/80
Dahlin - 20/60/80
- IonSabres

If they hit those numbers. We make playoffs.

6 k is not going to hurt us as much as a few of the other deals IMO

paying a 4th d man 8 mil

a bottom pair d over 4 mil

a 1 year wonder center over 7mil

and by then probably paying quinn 5 mil to be on ir
- homiedclown

Power is 21. His contract is already a good deal

Samuelssons contract seems movable

Tage tuch and cozens all seem to be 1 hit wonders

Tuch is probably retiring here. Should see the (frank)ing house he built.
- TheSabresTaco

Oh ya? Are there any pics?