Buffalo Sabres Disappointed Fans At NHL Draft

[@XaviRonaldo0]

As a Caps fan I love Malenstyn. You'll love him in Buffalo but a 2nd round pick is insane for him. Absolute robbery.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

First thank you for watching and secondly yes Adams WAY overspent but the only thing I can take away from it is he is something the Sabres needed in their bottom 6 and got it. I need him to play the way he did in Washington then I won't be so upset

[@maxwellcarlscott]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 dont think he overspent much here. malestyn has rfa status, someone like magiapane is ufa and can walk. plus 5 more mil on the contract

[@brenden8478]

Being a team on a no trade list seems like a pretty valid excuse to not be able to make certain trades

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Sure maybe with certain trades either way he couldn't get things done again and now we have to hope he can lure some FAs to Buffalo for a few seasons

[@brenden8478]

@sportstalkbuffalo3775 yea I get it I'm from Buffalo. I think any gm would have trouble getting players here tbh but I'm still hoping he surprises me

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@brenden8478 I am hoping for a few pretty big surprises however I am expecting disappointment lol

[@JustaComment93]

Helenius was a steal at 14

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

It's what I hear. However, still disappointed Adams couldn't swing a trade for a proven NHLer. Sabres almost have to many "high end" prospects with no room for them

[@JustaComment93]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I hear you. I see you guys every year and you all have a good young team. Expect good thing from Lindy Ruff this year.

[@JustaComment93]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 now that you dropped skinner like we dropped goodrow and trying to drop trouba that will free up cap space and hopefully both teams can sign a good player for this upcoming year.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@JustaComment93 I sure hope so. I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching

[@chrismdb5686]

​@@sportstalkbuffalo3775Adams DID manage a trade for a proven NHLer, he traded a 2nd for Malenstyn

[@maxwellcarlscott]

chandler steveson's term he got was insane. so glad adams didn't go for that.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Yea 7yrs is pretty nuts however if any injuries happen for Buffalo to either Tage or a Cozens and they miss an extended period of time our season is basically over

[@davidyoung5114]

I have been a Sabres fan since 1973 (yes, I'm THAT old!) and can say that I am NOT disappointed with the results of the draft. Adams knew that teams would not be willing to deal unless they knew they could fleece him, and he wasn't going to fall for that. They landed this year's potential Zach Benson in Konsta Helenius, who I would love to see on a line with Benson and either Kulich or Savoie for a new "Kid Line'. Give Lindy Ruff a chance to work with what's there, and then pass judgement. Adams knows that should the Sabres not make the playoffs next spring, he will be the one shown the door! But when I look at the goaltending situation, the defense, and the forwards, with Ruff as coach, I am once more optimistic that the playoff drought ends next spring! Would the addition of a big name 'power-forward' help...YES! But listening to a whiner like you does not help the situation at all!

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

After 13 seasons of no playoffs in a league were almost half the teams make the playoffs yearly fans like myself are allowed to "whine" or just simply hold the franchise accountable because we are tired of watching a shitty team. I was disappointed because they couldn't get something done to help the middle 6 and we already have a logjam at "highend" prospects and there isnt room for them all. They signed a few guys to help in free agency but I guess time will tell how they fit

[@gootvansquid]

They should not have bought out Skinner this year. They should've waited a year and put him with Tage/Tuch all season. I'm confident that had they not done that, we would almost certainly make the playoffs this year. Now I doubt it, unless someone steps up hard. I want to see Savoie!

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@gootvansquid Peterka is going to be on the first line with them and I think it's likely that Benson joins the "kid line" with Cozens and Quinn as Zucker slots in line 3

[@gootvansquid]

I hope Cozens picks it up this year as well. I'm not sold on Benson yet.

[@davidyoung5114]

@@gootvansquid Cozens needs a healthy Jack Quinn to bring out his best. Peterka showed he had taken a step up last year, now we need all three playing their best, and the future will have hope. The same goes for Benson. It depends on who his line-mates are. I have confidence that Ruff will work out the best matchups, and make it clear to all the players that those who do not commit 100% to making the playoffs will be sitting on the bench, or up in the Press Box!

[@BlackIjs]

It was not a disappointing draft. Not at all. Got 2 excellent, excellent players. Free agency is right around the corner (tomorrow), they will have ample opportunity to overpay to fill a couple holes. If Lindy Ruff is half as good as people say he is, the Sabres already have enough pieces to make the playoffs. Add a couple more grinders/defensive guys and they are good to go.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I think the Sabres need multiple middle 6 guys to round out the roster and provide depth scoring. Honestly idc about who they drafted this season because we have they don't help us THIS year. We still likely need a 3C and another wing unless they intend to count on yet another rookie to come in and produce right away which hasn't worked last 2 seasons( rookies were fine but just not good enough to help)

[@TheHawk686]

You’re insane if you think this has been a successful offseason… while the draft picks they made aren’t bad, they shouldn’t have been making those picks anyway. Its time to utilize the assets and picks to improve the team NOW. GMKA better find one hell of a pickup in the free agent market or he should be sent to the moon.

[@BlackIjs]

@@TheHawk686 Last I checked, FA season has not even started. Tomorrow. Fill in a couple bottom six guys with some grit and they are good to go.

[@BlackIjs]

@@TheHawk686 It was a good DRAFT. The offseason remains to be seen.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@BlackIjs sure that is what I keep hearing which is fine however a majority of these players either won't come close to our organization or they are a year or more away from potentially making a difference. I along with a majority of fans was hoping to make the team better for this year. Free agency is HUGE as they have several holes to fill. As it stands the Sabres team is currently worse than last year

[@maxwellcarlscott]

Why you cant compare 2nd rounder for Malenstyn VS Magiapane.... Malenstyn has RFA status rights are retained. malestyn also will be like 5mil cheaper. people don't seem to get that value wise.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Well one of them is a 4th line guy and the other is likely going to play a role in the top 6 which is what people are comparing in terms of skill level. Also one SHOULD potentially cost more because of same skill level. Don't get me wrong he SHOULD be a quality 4th line guy but historically you could have them for cheaper

[@bjarczyk]

Our fans are extremely negative for irrational reasons. NONE of the other teams were able to trade in the first round. People either don’t listen to Adams or completely misunderstand him.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I just want results idc about anything else. Put a team on the ice that can win and win now you have your young core you have a TON of prospects you have goaltending. It's time to put up or shut up free agency is going to be very important for Adams to round out this roster. They need several sports to be filled

[@ericavery805]

@@bjarczyk the negativity is representative of 13 years of this training wreck not just what happened leading up to the draft. We’re just done with all of the excuses and mis steps.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@ericavery805 it's been a long road with lots of waiting patience from fans and we are at the end of the patience

[@jasoncrandall73]

Let's just go full mob & force teams to trade us players!! 🙄

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I am ready when you are lol

[@brucebunte]

I think You have your head up your butt on this topic.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

It happens sometimes lol. I am just tired of being the laughing stock of the NHL. The Sabres haven't made the playoffs in a league where almost half the teams make it for 13 straight years. Tired if waiting as most fans are. They currently have their "young core" a ton of talented prospects AND quality goaltending. The time is now to so what you can to help push the team over the edge by adding a few pieces

[@ZeroTimelineX]

Looking forward to a high pick in next years draft, hopefully it's a deeper one that this year.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I REALLY hope we are not stuck yet again talking about a high pick. 13 seasons of no playoffs is enough

[@wingedbuffalo4670]

A couple of points: 1. NOT a fan of Kevyn Adams' MISmanagement of the Jeff Skinner contract buy-out. The entire Sabres team had a "down" year and disappointing non-fulfillment of playoff expectations -- NOT "just" Skinner. I'm sure everyone will rebound with greater energy and purpose under Lindy. It would have been FAR better to retain Skinner this season and see how the season started unfolding before attempting a trade or release. 2. The NHL needs to step in "for the good of the sport" and totally revise the no-trade/no movement clause problem in player contracts. Several critical revisions are necessary: a) Require players FIRST to be (at least) a 10 year NHL veteran before they can even qualify for a restrictive no-trade, no-movement clause in their contract; b) In the rare circumstances where a veteran player has such a restrictive clause in his contract, LIMIT the player's "absolute veto" to ONE or at most TWO teams. I understand that it's right for a lengthy veteran who has "paid his NHL dues" to have a singular "silver bullet" or two at his disposal for family needs/considerations, BUT NOT to the ridiculous extent extent of lengthy lists that hold multiple teams -- and essentially the entire league -- hostage. c) For those lengthy veterans who have no-trade/no-movement clauses in their contracts (not every 10+ year BJL veteran will necessarily even have such a clause in his contract), they CAN revise their one or two veto team/city list EVERY season -- BUT ONLY ONCE per season, AND that revision election MUST OCCUR sometime between the beginning of the new season following completion of training camp and the end of Christmas week, NLT 31 December. By Christmas, the family school situations are settled, and it enables teams/GMs a fairer opportunity to tweak their rosters well in advamce of the "trade deadline scramble." d) Come up with LEAGUE incentives to get players to WAIVE their no-trade/no-movement clauses to help open up trading commerce between/among ALL teams in the NHL 3. WHY don't other GMs want to deal with Kevyn Adams (especially since he gives up too much Sabres capital in trades)? Maybe he needs to do a deep self-assessment and change some of his ways (???)

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

First thank you for watching second that is alot to unpack lol Skinner was likely bought out because while I still believe he likely has a good amount left in the tank his defensive inefficiencies could no longer be overlooked in the sake of offense. While I dislike some of the crazy NTC or NMC I believe in order to revise that the NHL and NHLPA would both have to agree and I highly doubt that would happen atleast not to the extent at which you are talking about. I could see them possibly agreeing to a lesser deal of something like a maximum of 10 team NTC which could be revised every year

[@wingedbuffalo4670]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 Many thanks -- and you are correct that changes to the NTC/NMC paradigm would likely require buy-in/support from the NHLPA; notwithstanding my lengthy input, I had intended to mention that aspect as well, but forgot to include it as my text went on. This is my thought on that: THIS IS (or at least should be) TRULY a "FALL ON YOUR SWORD" ISSUE for the NHL, the "good of the entire sport" of hockey, and the competitive balance of the league. To me, this SHOULD be so important to the NHL that they ought to LOCK OUT THE PLAYERS at the next CBA if the NHLPA refuses to go along with this much needed reform. Here's the bottom line: it's a VITAL issue because it GOES TO THE VERY HEART OF HAVING TRUE COMPETITION in the LEAGUE and an OPPORTUNITY FOR TEAMS TO IMPROVE. "BAD" teams can have all the salary cap room in the world to spend, but if good veteran players have nearly unlimited rights of refusal to be traded to such franchises, those teams will NEVER have a legitimate opportunity to improve, be competitive, and/or attract fans willing to spend $$$ on them (that fuels player salaries)! Then it will only be a matter of time before teams go the way of the Atlanta Flames, Quebec Nordiques, Minnesota North Stars, Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Rockies (hockey "Rockies," not baseball "Rockies"), original Winnipeg Jets, California/Oakland Golden Seals, KC Scouts, Cleveland Barons, etc. All of those teams were located in cities/municipal areas plenty large enough and/or hockey-crazed enough such that those teams SHOULD have thrived and the cities should have NEVER lost those teams ... yet they all folded or relocated to "greener pastures." It's NOT "right," nor is it in the NHL's competitive best interest to have a league where the vast majority of competitive teams are ones in major media markets with tons of corporate sponsorships, endorsement deal opportunities for players, and/or NO TAXES whereby player salaries go further (e.g., Florida, Tampa, Dallas, all have NO State income tax). Similarly, "BAD" teams can stockpile all the draft picks in the world too, yet it will take them years and years to finally assemble a competitive team exclusively that way ... unless/until previous top draft picks from 4 and 5 years earlier decide to "jump ship" in free agency, thereby depleting the core of good players (thereby consigning the team to perpetual rebuilding). If teams can't trade for good veteran players because no-trade clauses and no-movement clauses in player contracts "veto" those moves, the NHL may as well shrink to half of its size (maybe a little larger), eliminate all the bad teams in "undesirable" locations as far as the spoiled players are concerned, and simply have a smaller league of teams solely in certain "prized" areas. There was a time when virtually EVERY NHL player felt blessed to belong to any team in the world's best league and to make a very lucrative living playing a game they loved. No longer ... now too many take it for granted and "want everything their way." These selfish players will end up killing the goose tha lays the golden egg ... if they force enough teams to fold, that translates into FEWER ROSTER SPOTS AVAILABLE league-wide for these players to be able to continue making a rather nice living. I spent a career in the military, and people HAD NO "TRULY VIABLE" OPTION to "TURN DOWN" orders/a new assignment (the analogue of a player trade to a new location) -- if you declined the orders offered, YOU HAD TO GET OUT of the military. There is no similar consequence to an NHL player who refuses a trade (NOT necessarily saying NHL or any pro sports athlete ought to be kicked out of their league for refusing a trade, BUT I am saying that GREATER BALANCE MUST BE STRUCK). That's why I believe the following are REASONABLE compromises: a) Must be at least a 10 year NHL veteran to qualify for a NTC/NMC b) Players can have a NTC/NMC list of only ONE or TWO no-kidding teams they can't be shipped off to (a list of 10 teams is WAY TOO MUCH) c) The list can be revised every new season, but ONLY ONCE and it must be done NLT 31 December d) The NHL can/should create incentives for players to waive their NTC/NMC provisions.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@wingedbuffalo4670 That would give too much power to the owners/teams, and the NHLPA would 100% never agree to that. They just need to limit the teams for a NTC.

[@wingedbuffalo4670]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I respectfully disagree. Just what is "too much power to the owners/teams" anyway ??? IMO, I believe that the PLAYERS "have too much power" when they can effectively hold HOSTAGE teams and their FAN BASES (you know, the people who actually PAY for the product and enable all the players to live lavish lifestyles and owners to make plenty of money too). IMO, NOT ENOUGH CONSIDERATION of the FANS takes place in any of these "power struggles." I don't care about players or owners having "more" power; I care #1 about the game and #2 about the FANS ... and things which work to restrict/eliminate teams' ability to improve themselves (e.g., such as players refusing to be traded to team "x, y or z") are BAD for the game and for the FANS and thus need to be severely curbed if not eliminated. I know the NHLPA most certainly will "NOT LIKE" any scaling back on the NTC/NMC "power" they have been allowed to accumulate and hold -- but TOO BAD. I believe my proposal is eminently FAIR (giving them 1 or 2 "silver bullet" teams they can avoid in a trade -- but more than that is UNJUST to the FANS because it severely restricts teams' abilities to trade for good players to improve the team. I would hope that the NHLPA would understand this from the FANS' PERSPECTIVE if it were carefully explained to them and then (grudgingly) agree to it. And if they don't, I say "screw them" (as Herb Brooks would say) and fight to the mat for it -- even if that means a lockout.

[@philipgibson9091]

Nobody wanted to deal at least not yet...nobody wanted to dance so do you keep throwing more till they blatantly rip you off? People are already cryin about the Mittlestadt trade. It appeared he tried. Its not likes hes not tryin. Its a new season try being positive till theirs not reason to be. Horrible video...I shut it down at 5:56 of 12:47

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Simply trying isnt good enough any longer as the GM he needs to start getting things done. Also I didn't like the Mittlestadt trade either because now they have a 3C hole to fill and they already had MULTIPLE offensive defenseman. Of course I don't want him to get ripped off however the whole "I want them to want to be in Buffalo garbage" also has to stop. After 13 seasons and your young core being in place NOW is the time. The only way he redeems himself this off-season is signing a few quality FAs

[@louscannon7493]

I don't think Adams is done yet. Skinner, with his big salary, had to be moved, as he was moving down the line-up to the bottom six. You can't pay a guy 9mil a year to play there. Now he (Adams) can address other moves

[@wesleyrempel1438]

@@louscannon7493 I believe the only 2 great things GMKA did do right was hire Lindy Ruff and buy out skinner

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I mean, he can't be right they still have a lot of holes in the lineup. Hopefully he can sign a few quality Free agents

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Honestly I am not even sure about Ruff. Out of rumored coaches, I wanted him the least. I don't think it's a bad hire just wasn't my first choice

[@wesleyrempel1438]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 not if no one wants to make trades with Adams and/or no one wants to play in Buffalo and I’m also sick of Adams always saying I only want people that want to play in Buffalo for the fact that we don’t always do what we want and we don’t make millions they need to suck up it and play for them they are millionaires make them play there

[@wesleyrempel1438]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 that’s fair

[@Fortis_etFidelis]

You need to work on consistency if you’re going to armchair GM. Complains Konsta is a prospect saying we don’t need more prospects. Implies they should have used that pick to trade for an actual nhl player now. Then acknowledges that no teams were willing to trade during the first round. Says players don’t want to come to buffalo, then complains GMKa can’t land them. Unless GMKA over-compensates to make up for the high tax rate how is he to get a guy that would otherwise pass on Buffalo? I know this guy will complain if he does. Konsta was ranked higher than 6th (3rd overall) by at least one source, he ranked #1 player out of the EU as well. Konsta has better than even odds to make the club IMO. Complains Malenstyn including the 43 overall pick was way over payment. I got news for you that pick would have been a prospect. Then he says. Malenstyn is the type of player they desperately needed. Malenstyn made 12k above league minimum last season, I don’t think this qualifies as overpayment when you don’t want more prospects. Malenstyn is a shot blocking hard hitting player, good on PK. He’s a bottom 6 guy that finally found his niche in the league. There are more inconsistencies here but I’ve gone on long enough. It appears whatever GMKA does this guy won’t like it.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

OK where to start 1. Yes I was disappointed Adams didn't get help with the best leverage he had which was the 1st round pick(along with multiple prospects) sure Konsta was a good pick(1 of the few things Adams had been exceptional at is drafting) Also no they don't need more high end prospects as it stands they have multiple prospects with limited spots to put them (Benson Savoie Kulick Rosen Ostlund Walhberg etc.) They have created a log jam which is why I wish they could have made a deal to trade out the pick. Also literally EVERYONE says the 2nd round pick trade was a vast overpayment for Malenstyn, however I tried to soften to overpayment by stating that atleast he is a type of player I believe they needed to add a different element to Buffalo. Lastly I am WELL aware that the Sabres will likely have to overpay to attract someone to come to Buffalo so no I wouldn't be upset about it. Sabres created a goo's amount of cap space by buying out Skinner and hopefully they use it to improve this team. Also thank you for watching

[@Fortis_etFidelis]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I softened my opening statement, in retrospect I felt it was a bit harsh. Literally everyone says it was an overpayment? Who? Maybe some local sports guy in Buffalo with an axe to grind? I don’t live in Buffalo any longer so don’t get to hear them nor would I anyway. How does the trade become an overpayment when you said Malenstyn is the type of player they “desperately” needed? Which I agree with. That pick would have been a prospect, instead we get a player for the now that won’t command a huge salary and will be a player the opposition won’t want to face. Sabres need gritty players on the roster. He fills some of that space. I think the addition of BM and the first 2 draft picks shows they are looking for grit.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@vietarmisgaming8045 agreed that he seems to fill a big need in the bottom 6 however when you look at what other teams got for 2nd round picks (Mangiapane/Marino etc) it's easy to see it was an overpayment which is where my opinion and a lot of the other guys come from.

[@Fortis_etFidelis]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 Bro, both your examples make over 5 mil per season. Marinos cap hit is 6.2. You’re comparing apples to oranges. That would be overpayment. The Sabres were clearly looking for a player like Malenstyn. Guy blocked 93 shots had 241 hits and was fifth in league in shorthanded time on ice, and not commanding a huge contract. It appears you crave the flashy trade and FA signings. The Sabres have most everything they need in the roster. They were not pushed hard enough and held accountable. Proof is in their record 2 consecutive seasons especially at home. 17-20-4 (38pts) at home and 25-13 -3 (53 pts) away for 22-23 season. 21-19-1 (43pts) home, 18-18-5(42 pts) last season. They went backwards with the same core group. Donny was a bad coach, to close to his players. They played like wimps out there. Was any team nervous about facing the Sabres last season? Very doubtful. They lacked discipline. He should have never been so comfortable to allow them to call him “meatballs” even if was an affectionate nickname. I hope some of those young players are paying attention to what Lindy and GMKA are saying and doing. There is a new Sheriff in town, he’s not going to accept mediocre and soft play.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@vietarmisgaming8045 I mean who wouldn't like a "flashy" right. However I am simply comparing the Skill of the players and "value" in general terms top 6 forwards and top 4 dman going for 2nd round picks would be in general terms we overpayed for a 4th line guy that's the only point. It's not to say Malenstyn doesn't potentially bring value to the Sabres.

[@jamesmiller6217]

It was disappointing, the first day of FA. We need another bigger trade or 2 to have a playoff team. However, I am glad that Adams didn’t make any ridiculous and desperate moves in an attempt to save his job by mortgaging the future

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

It really can only mean he doesn't fear losing his job if this season doesn't pan out because there is zero desperation from the organization It seems.

[@careycutrie978]

Talk about a glass half empty guy 👦 😳 😑

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

After 13 seasons of no playoffs it's tough to be a glass half full kinda person lol. They gotta earn that kind of perspective back

[@careycutrie978]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I have been a Sabres fan since the early 70's. I'm just as frustrated as you. Things went unexpectedly bad last year. But the team is talented and is headed in the right direction.

[@ericavery805]

I predict we end up overpaying Bertuzzi in term and $. In free agency. I listen to After The Whistle all the time. I don’t recall Peters implying GM’s don’t want to deal w Adams. I want to hear more about that for sure. I’ll listen to their pod this week and see what insight they can provide.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Agreed that is strange and never heard anything like that before. However, it's going to be a very important free agency period and I agree they likely have to overpay just hopefully not by to much

[@cygnusx-1862]

I really thought the sabres were going to do some great things this past season. I'm an avs fan so I'm not some disappointed sabres fan, hopefully they improve this next year.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

First thank you for watching secondly I agree I thought that they would be atleast right there in the playoff race all season long and they were so mid it was awful. Glad you guys got Mittlestadt signed he was one of my favorite players and proved me correct after struggling his first few years. Glad he landed on a good team.

[@Bulletisred]

No it wasn't. Make trades if it makes sense. Unless you just want to give shit away

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Sure no argument there however I was perfectly OK overpaying to help make the tram better. You already have your young core in place you now need some quality vets to round out the lineup and make a serious push for the playoffs.

[@Free2b56]

Adams proves yet again he should be selling hot dogs instead of being a GM.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

So far the seasons rests on a hop and dream. No true 3C so if Tage or Cozens is out any length of time Buffalo is cooked.....atleast for now anyways

[@Free2b56]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 Cozens was an absolute joke last season. He should have been too ashamed to cash those very large paychecks he had just signed up for. He put in zero effort then went and played for Canada and had a great tournament. So he plays hard for free and coasts when he is getting paid. Makes sense. I dont expect anything better from Cozens this year. He was a one year fluke. Tage never stays healthy. I don't expect him to ever come close to those two seasons he had again. I think he also played way over his hear for two years but everyone caught on how to play him. I don't see anything on this team that even remotely says playoffs not to mention we rehired not a has been coach but a never was coach. His one year making it to the cup was right after Ted Nolan put a team together for him.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@Free2b56 as for Lindy he did guide a team to back to bank conference finals and a president's trophy so he definitely isn't a bad coach. Tage correct doesn't seem to stay healthy. Do I think he will out up 94 no however I think IF healthy I think 70-80 a realistic. Cozens also I think 55ish pts is realistic. Moral of the story is going to be health IF they all stay healthy their top 6 should be Fine Peterka is solid Quinn(when healthy) looked good Tuch should bounce back a little bit. 4th line will be decent the biggest question is line 3

[@Free2b56]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 they only count how many Stanley cups you win when you're a coach. Lindy has won zero. Only come close once. Two other times they were "in the conversation" and they choked. With Ruff leading them. I am sorry but after fifty-ish years of hearing the same crap and seeing the same result has left me rather cynical. This team isn't even fun to watch Any more. The dentist is more fun than the sabres.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@Free2b56 I certainly disagree with alteast the one year when Carolina won as the only reason they won't is our top 4 dman were injured not many teams surviving that. Also coaches are judged in career wins which Lindy has alot of. He certainly wasn't my first choice however he isn't a bad choice

[@BuffaloBobBAD]

The Fans are a bigger disappointment for believing in this pathetic franchise with a cheap ass owner. Terry is so shit at this monarchy thing that Harold Ballard would be impressed

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

People keep saying it if it's some kind of truth. Reality is that the owners are currently still paying for multiple coaches AND GMs to NOT be on the team in an effort to win. A cheap owner doesn't do that. The Sabres have spent to the cap a majority of his time as owner a cheap owner doesn't do that. They have tried 4 different GMs and 7 different head coaches. Idk what else an owner can really do

[@paullastnamehere3295]

If the Sabres don't grab some good Defenders out of free agency, they will most likely have another horrible year. There are a lot of good names listed that are still available including Brady Skjei of the Carolina Hurricanes and T.J. Brodie of Toronto Maple Leafs. Kevin Adams needs to give Lindy Ruff players that he can rely on.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Tomorrow should be interesting for sure I just hope he is able to get a few quality FAs. If not this season might be over before it even starts

[@neilkennington2397]

Pretty pleased with the guys they drafted especially the goalie from Mississauga . He had the best save% (909%) in the OHL last season and I saw him play a few times and his pretty good . Not looking forward to free agency as I cant see any players coming here unless Adams vastly over pays .That being said I hope he goes after Johnathan Marchessault, Jake Debrusk and Chandler Stephenson. So with all the open spots Adams better start making trades to fill all the open roster spots because if he has to rely on kids to fill the spots its going to be a long season and it will most likely cost Adams his job. 100% agree about yesterdays trade...a second round pick for a 4th line is a massive over payment ! Mangiapane went for a 2025 second pick and I dont think he had Buffalo on his no trade list because hes from Bolton just north of the Sewage pit aka Toronto. Also look at what Tampa got for Jeanott although maybe Tampas GM didnt want to deal with a divisional team. I know the offer sheet is usually matched but maybe Adams can offer sheet Necas . Carolina and Buffalo already Hate each because of 2006 . 😊.Lastly with Skinner being bought out Adams better use all that extra cap space or fans will be pissed! Thanks for the video.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Honestly I am very indifferent about who the Sabres drafted this year because we won't see them for YEARS and they need help NOW. Adams needs a strong showing in FA which I fear won't happen thus setting us up for another LONG season.

[@neilkennington2397]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 if they cant fill the 3rd line centre spot via free agency I know one veteran centre who would welcome a trade to Buffalo and thats Logan Couture from SJ. Apparently hes a HUGE Bills fan and hes from the Kitchener area. Only turn off is his age and he was injuried for most of last season.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@neilkennington2397 yes he is very old however he could he a good spot filler/contributor for maybe 2 seasons while savoie cooks in the AHL

[@chrismdb5686]

​@@neilkennington2397Couture wants to retire a Shark

[@joellachance7335]

I’ll wait until the summer is over before I judge Adams.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I can agree with that free agency is going to be telling though. We need to sign a few quality FA. Adams simply cannot just sit on his hands again this off-season

[@gootvansquid]

I def don't think they made the team worse, except for the skinner buyout with no replacement. Zucker is not a replacement for skinner. he should've been set for the third line. Oloffson, Girgs, and the guys whose names i've already all but forgotten - we have improved in their replacements, and in making the team much tougher (sorry Girgs

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Their 4th line definitely appears to be an upgrade, fast gritty with some offensive upside. Their biggest weakness is 3C. I don't think Krebs is it which makes the Sabres very thin at center.

[@gootvansquid]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 My sentence about another center was messed up. I meant Zucker is acceptable, but it doesn't totally fill our need, as you stated here. We have what; Krebs, Malynstyn and Lafferty as our 3/4th center options? I've seen evidence Lafferty has potential above a 4th line position, but in a year where we swear we're making the playoffs again, that's quite a gamble. Projections say Krebs isn't supposed to be a 4th liner, and he's done nothing to indicate he's going to produce anywhere else :/ If we can't make a trade with Krebs and/or Benson and pick(s), and maybe another pickup for 3rd line center, I don't see how we're making the playoffs this year. Again.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@gootvansquid they seem to be banking on a healthy roster and bounce back seasons from Thompson/Cozens as well as Peterka continuing to produce and Benson taking another step.

[@chrismdb5686]

Funny how you say you're ok overpaying to get the guys we need but hate the trade for Malenstyn because we overpaid.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I didn't say I hate that we over payed I just know that we did we also overpayed today for Zucker as well 🤷‍♂️ stinks I don't like it but understand

[@kylecoone4927]

i’m calling it now they will make a couple moves and lindy will help the team be more physical!!! which i personally think that will be enough to make the playoffs and give it a year or two we will have a potent offense and compete with the best teams. i’d rather have helenius in a couple years than trade for a player that is the same as skinner

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Only problem with " a couple years" is GMKA would likely be out of a job. Sabres fans are fed up and already not showing up to games 13 years is to many if they hit 14 next season fans might mutiny if they miss again lol

[@kylecoone4927]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 as far as ka goes good riddance! but i’m ok with waiting a couple more years if it means the team is legitimately better as long as they keep the important prospects i’m satisfied. i’ve waited 32 years of my life so another couple years isn’t a big deal to me. i see the potential this team is gonna have and me as a fan am very excited about it

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@kylecoone4927 I am done waiting 13 seasons no playoffs in a league that has nearly half the teams make it yearly is embarrassing. Also there is no guarantee those prospects are any good at the NHL level. They already have their young core in place Thompson Peterka Quinn Cozens Benson Dahlin Power. The time to start winning is now. There isnt much room for anymore high end prospects

[@kylecoone4927]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 that’s understandable and i get it completely but i just know that it’s extremely hard for the sabres to sign good talent cause no one wants to be in buffalo. we will make the playoffs this year and i know i’m just hoping but i truly believe they are gonna be a force in the years to come!

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@kylecoone4927 at this point I am not sure this team is better than it was last year they haven't done anything to show me otherwise. They got rid of 2 top 6 players and haven't added anything. Which is why free agency is going to be important for Adams

[@louscannon7493]

NY State taxes are some of the highest in the country. Add that to Buffalo's backwater reputation and it's no wonder these young zillionaires don't want to live here...

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Yea it sucks this is the type of play that doesn't have a good reputation however alot of players usually start to enjoy WNY once they live here

[@ZeusWango]

Disappointed for the last 13 years Matter a fact 50 years( NO ) Stanley Cup championship WTF Terry, this is not what you promised us !!!!

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I mean he has spent to the cap most years which is all he can really do lol. they haven't found the combination of people. 4 different GMs 7 different HCs in that time so he is trying lol. The right GM/coach can make all the difference

[@ZeusWango]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 now hearing some GM don’t want deal with Adams???? As I said trying isn’t the problem it lack of results The fans didn’t hire GM and couch’s Stop being the nice guy start demanding excellence in the organization from top down We Fans deserve so much better from this team!!!!

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@ZeusWango 100% agree the time is now to put up or shut up

[@mrbunngle3866]

Stop complaining Buffalo is the best development team in the NHL no one else can say that!

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Hahaha so very true

[@joellachance7335]

You can still trade your prospect. Lots of time to make trades. No big deal.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

They have a lot of prospects to trade however trading the prospect they just drafted doesn't usually happen in the NHL anyways. This Free agency period is going to be very important for Buffalo

[@khuffy1737]

Brilliant but we all should know by now that this is the team no 1 but rooks and prospects want to play 4 how many times can we ask Kane to come back home screw him ,well be ok with who we have I believe this,our biggest upgrade is Mr.Ruff

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Lindy has to get everyone to buy what he is selling first though which hopefully they all do and also it's going to be tough I think until they make the playoffs to attract people

[@robertpaul6070]

I was hoping they bring ullmark and Sammy home kane

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

We could all dream can't we however rienhart and Ullmark never coming back

[@wesleyrempel1438]

I believe GMKA should be fired now

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

I will give him this season to see what happens

[@wesleyrempel1438]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I would agree but he had his time to change it around and he couldn’t also he made way too many mistakes for me to give him another year

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@wesleyrempel1438 1 thing he has done right is he has drafted very well but not much else. This is however only his 3rd full off-season

[@wesleyrempel1438]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 the other coaches do a better job in less time

[@HappyWolverine]

I believe you aren't qualified in any way to make that call

[@Free2b56]

I had two different people this weekend say that the reason the Sabres can't get better is because of us "negative fans". Not the owner who hasn't kept a single promise he made when he bought the team. Not the GM who hasn't made a single good trade or game changing signing. Not the coach wry just fired or the coach we fired for not winning that we just rehired claiming now he can win I guess. I mean we did only give him what....fifteen seasons? Not the players who thought showing up and competing two games in a row was too hard last season. Not the trainers who can't seem to manage to keep decent players in game shape. Nope. It's me. The guy who pays $120 a month for cable and I don't watch a single thing on it outside of hockey and football. The guy who buys hats and tshirts and if I can afford it and have a ride to get there from where I live the guy who buys tickets a couple times a year and haven't managed to get there for a good game/win in literally years. A couple times the game was over in the first period. Yup. Folks like me are the problem. People who want a little something for the little money I can afford to spend. So sorry Sabres fans. I did not realize me wanting to see my favorite sports franchise actually win something once before I die was the problem. I feel so guilty.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

Fans have earned the right to be negative after 13 seasons of no playoffs. However the losing isn't for lack of trying by the Pegula there have been 4 different GMs and 7 different HC since he took over so it's not for a lack of trying on his part. They have seemingly restarted multiple times. This season I am less optimistic however I do like their depth and if the top 6 can produce at a decent clip they have a shot at being a bubble playoff team. Also I did a video about who I wanted them to hire as HC and Lindy was a last choice but he has had very good seasons with every team he has coached and for nostalgia reasons it would be cool to see him get Buffalo back to the playoffs. Thanks for watching (also I spend 200 a month on cable basically for sports as well lol)

[@Free2b56]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I see your point but can't help but wonder why with all the coaches and GM's he can't manage to hire someone who has actually WON something. I don't dislike Lindy Ruff. Not even a little. But he had fifteen or so years to win already. And didn't.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@Free2b56 at this point currently it's just about getting the Sabres over the hump and back to the playoffs and then adjusting from there and while Lindy wasn't my first choice i think he is capable of of getting them back there. Pegula has hired alot of guys that at the time of hire were highly respected guys around the league with the only exception being Adams. The arena is getting more upgrades(people forget he did upgrade the arena a good amount since buying the team/next thing after scoreboard has to be new seats though). There is so much blame to be placed around the organization though it doesn't seem like just one thing however winning cures everything

[@Free2b56]

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 "winning cures everything" and I am a 56 year old man capable and willing to admit when I'm wrong and man oh man do I hope I am wrong because for my money right now...we are staring down the barrel of fourteen seasons at least. However much like what Darcy did to Peca back in around 2000 I'm gonna be slow burning this treatment they just gave to Skinner. Agree or disagree oh his play but I won't believe for one second that people don't know that dude really cared about this team and town.

[@sportstalkbuffalo3775]

@Free2b56 I think the depth on this team is much much better alot better all around team however there seem to he hoping/believing that there top guys in Thompson and Cozens bounce back this year if they do I think they will surely be in the playoff mix