The Sabres don’t need draft picks . The malenstyn deal was whatever . I get not getting mangipane but I think players truly don’t wanna come here which is making KA have to overpay to get players he needs to come to Buffalo . Once the winning culture solidifies , trades will be easier for the franchise
If Savoie was such great a player, it would have been him who made the team last year and not Zach Benson! Savoie has too many question marks about him, and what Adams needs is certainty, and MacLeod gives the Sabres certainty. I am happy with the trade, but now it's up to Lindy Ruff to bring out the best of what he has been given, and I think he will do the job!
We did have two 2nd round picks we didn't need the second when we dropped down from 11 to 14 you really only want first rounders Peterka so far is the only 2nd round gem we have right now so yeah over payment for Malystein or however it's spelt but we didn't need it but needed a player like him!
I think Adams is feeling the heat and more trades are coming since no FA's want to sign. Would love to see the Sabres give Kulich a legitimate shot this year.
I agree like Ottawa they can score enough but team defence was bad. Need guys on each line that back check. Good Special teams are critical. With Macleod and Lafferty you are adding a lot of speed.
You don’t just trade for players, you trade for contracts. It is possible that trading a second for Mangiapane is just as reasonable as trading a second for Malensyn because they are good fits for their role and contract. Put another way, it isn’t “oh, they both cost a second, therefore Mangiapane and Malenstyn must be the same quality of player.” You have to look at contracts.
I agree 👍. Lindy can maximum the current roster as it stands. Possible players moving out. I like to see Greenway & Krebs moved. Joker must get traded seeing he only signed a one year deal. Trade Joker before he walks into UFA next year.
It was a necessary trade and shft to a tougher, harder to plagainst responsible two way players. Lindy getting players he needs to succeed. This should've been done last year but better late than never. Joker,Greenway Bryson one more year then fill holes especially better entire right d with our prospects 2-4 years from ready
They do need a legit top 6 LW (or a short contract) - however, maybe Kulich is ready. They may start with Kulich if he earns it but if he falters, you can always trade during the season. I'd use some combo of Greenway, Krebs, Joker and Clifton plus picks/mid-range prospects to get a solid defensive RD with some toughness (like an Adam Larsson).
Adams has a great job this off season . Sabres were WEAK on faceoffs and they were SLOW & SOFT on the bottom 6 forward group. Now the 4th line of Malenstyn Lafferty and Aube-Kubel is fast and tough. Macleod is the 2nd fastest skaters in the NHL and has a 50% faceoff win rate . Savoie got passed on the depth chart last season by Benson and Kulich. Savoie got hurt at last years prospects tournament and again at the World Juniors Championships, injury prone ?? .Speaking of the WJC , Kulich looked a lot better and had better numbers than Savoie at the WJC. You guys forgot to mention the signing of Calgary D man Denis Gilbert who brings some much needed toughness to the D corps and will probably be on the 3rd pair most nights with Connor Clifton. IMO Sabres top 6 forward group are set . Just sign and hopefully avoid arbitration with Malenstyn and UPL and the team is ready to start the year. Adams said in an intetview how he liked how Krebs could play either centre or wing so i think Krebs will most likely be the 13th forward aka spare forward to start the season. Thanks for the video, much appreciated , good analysis .
B4Savoie is no big deal hes not Benson ,id be pissedif they got rid of our new 9 #24 ,is a beast youlle see ,#77 ,72,89,look at them go and thats not the fun line hope we can retap those days ,Quinn needs to stay healthy verry essential to the team ,i wonder if well pik up Farabe im all for it Krebbs and Greeny for,Farabe
@@HotTakeHockey wow, seriously? Not at all, the thumbnail makes it worse as u got Greenway in a different jersey. Defend it all u want but it is 100% clickbait when u do stuff like that in a thumbnail pic!
i like the moves so far personally i'd wait til i see if 1 of the kids is ready for the six spot full time outta camp if not by 10 games mark time pull the trigger can't fall back early
Great take on the Sabres. Deeper than most analysts go. Savoie didn’t have anywhere to fit. All the guys we got are fast, which is Lindy’s style.
Thanks for the comment Sean
The Sabres don’t need draft picks . The malenstyn deal was whatever . I get not getting mangipane but I think players truly don’t wanna come here which is making KA have to overpay to get players he needs to come to Buffalo . Once the winning culture solidifies , trades will be easier for the franchise
This guy knows his stuff!
If Savoie was such great a player, it would have been him who made the team last year and not Zach Benson! Savoie has too many question marks about him, and what Adams needs is certainty, and MacLeod gives the Sabres certainty. I am happy with the trade, but now it's up to Lindy Ruff to bring out the best of what he has been given, and I think he will do the job!
We did have two 2nd round picks we didn't need the second when we dropped down from 11 to 14 you really only want first rounders Peterka so far is the only 2nd round gem we have right now so yeah over payment for Malystein or however it's spelt but we didn't need it but needed a player like him!
Nice explanation
I think Adams is feeling the heat and more trades are coming since no FA's want to sign. Would love to see the Sabres give Kulich a legitimate shot this year.
Ty for the buffalo video John appreciated. Think we will be better hope to get another top 6 still.
As a longtime Sabres fan, I like Riley.
I really don't think we need a top 6 forward.
Put Peterka on top line, & either Benson or Zucker on the 2nd line.
I agree like Ottawa they can score enough but team defence was bad. Need guys on each line that back check. Good Special teams are critical. With Macleod and Lafferty you are adding a lot of speed.
I think the Jets would take any of the former Ice Krebs,Lambos,Benson,Geekie,Ostapchuk,Savoie.
You don’t just trade for players, you trade for contracts. It is possible that trading a second for Mangiapane is just as reasonable as trading a second for Malensyn because they are good fits for their role and contract.
Put another way, it isn’t “oh, they both cost a second, therefore Mangiapane and Malenstyn must be the same quality of player.” You have to look at contracts.
I agree 👍. Lindy can maximum the current roster as it stands. Possible players moving out. I like to see Greenway & Krebs moved. Joker must get traded seeing he only signed a one year deal. Trade Joker before he walks into UFA next year.
Wait for the next one! I agree
Greenway was huge last year on the PK
Hey HTH, would you be able to link Riley's socials in the description or in a pinned comment? Thanks. I would really appreciate it if you did.
It was a necessary trade and shft to a tougher, harder to plagainst responsible two way players. Lindy getting players he needs to succeed. This should've been done last year but better late than never. Joker,Greenway Bryson one more year then fill holes especially better entire right d with our prospects 2-4 years from ready
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@@HotTakeHockey thanks
They do need a legit top 6 LW (or a short contract) - however, maybe Kulich is ready. They may start with Kulich if he earns it but if he falters, you can always trade during the season. I'd use some combo of Greenway, Krebs, Joker and Clifton plus picks/mid-range prospects to get a solid defensive RD with some toughness (like an Adam Larsson).
Adams has a great job this off season . Sabres were WEAK on faceoffs and they were SLOW & SOFT on the bottom 6 forward group. Now the 4th line of Malenstyn Lafferty and Aube-Kubel is fast and tough. Macleod is the 2nd fastest skaters in the NHL and has a 50% faceoff win rate .
Savoie got passed on the depth chart last season by Benson and Kulich. Savoie got hurt at last years prospects tournament and again at the World Juniors Championships, injury prone ?? .Speaking of the WJC , Kulich looked a lot better and had better numbers than Savoie at the WJC.
You guys forgot to mention the signing of Calgary D man Denis Gilbert who brings some much needed toughness to the D corps and will probably be on the 3rd pair most nights with Connor Clifton.
IMO Sabres top 6 forward group are set . Just sign and hopefully avoid arbitration with Malenstyn and UPL and the team is ready to start the year. Adams said in an intetview how he liked how Krebs could play either centre or wing so i think Krebs will most likely be the 13th forward aka spare forward to start the season.
Thanks for the video, much appreciated , good analysis .
Still need a top 4 shut down D
Trading such a high pick for McLeod was the biggest blunder eve.r Now that Edmonton has Savoy and Skinner they'll win the Stanley cup for sure now.
Add a Brady tkachuk Joel Farabee or Kyle Conor for the top 6
Move Sammy for a RD
They dont the $$$$ with the Skinner buyout
B4Savoie is no big deal hes not Benson ,id be pissedif they got rid of our new 9 #24 ,is a beast youlle see ,#77 ,72,89,look at them go and thats not the fun line hope we can retap those days ,Quinn needs to stay healthy verry essential to the team ,i wonder if well pik up Farabe im all for it Krebbs and Greeny for,Farabe
Just gotta say that if Quinn can stay healthy all year it would be great. If he gets injured again he has to go. Same goes for Samuelsson.
Byram and Johnson might get great returns more so than Sammy. Novikov a year away and clearly a good player
Im trading Power before Byram & RJ. Power is soft af
Talk about some clickbait by not putting a question mark in the title
Sorry? You missed them in the thumbnail? It’s just making a statement the Sabres will make more moves. Pretty easy comprehension
@@HotTakeHockey wow, seriously? Not at all, the thumbnail makes it worse as u got Greenway in a different jersey. Defend it all u want but it is 100% clickbait when u do stuff like that in a thumbnail pic!
One of the best defensive centers in the league is delusional.
But he's a very good and very fast player on the rise.
Analytically, he is.
Who r these clowns??
i like the moves so far personally i'd wait til i see if 1 of the kids is ready for the six spot full time outta camp if not by 10 games mark time pull the trigger can't fall back early