Here's a David Morales "Money Moves" summary for the Buffalo Sabres offseason outlook: "The Buffalo Sabres' offseason outlook promises strategic moves and pivotal decisions as they aim to elevate their performance in the upcoming season. With a focus on player acquisitions, coaching adjustments, and organizational development, the Sabres seek to strengthen their roster and foster a winning culture. This offseason presents a crucial opportunity for the team to make calculated investments in talent while addressing areas for improvement. As fans anticipate roster changes and strategic maneuvers, the Sabres' commitment to building a competitive team underscores their determination to achieve success in the NHL. The offseason outlook sets the stage for an exciting transformation and renewed optimism among fans and stakeholders alike.
Buffalo has had pressing needs as to winning draws and having a more physical presence out there, and that’s been addressed w/o spending a fortune or giving up anything more than a 9th overall pick who’s smallish and already has had a serious injury. So I’m very much on board w/ what’s taken place. 👍
Not to mention that Savoie was made expendable when they drafted Benson. Since being drafted, Savoie has already dropped down the Sabres depth chart with Benson and the development of other high picks in Rochester and in Europe.
@@grantlenson8535 mmm 🤔 I beg to differ.. you do realize there are other teams that have made improvements to that were already better than the Sabres right.. I think the Devils fer sure gets a spot and the Red Wings will probably get the other spot.. the two teams I think won't make it from this past playoffs are the Islanders and the Capitals.. the Caps I think are really lucky in making the playoffs last season by riding a hot goalie for the last couple weeks.. they were by far the worst playoff team of all 16 teams... They just look like they didn't belong in the playoffs..
It is such a breath of fresh air to hear something positive about the Sabres for once. Make fun of them all you want, but there is an identity here: Speed, grit, and defense.
The problem is all of the major Sabres players had huge regressions. How do you convince players to do what they need to do in the offseason to prevent that again? No sugar coating last season. It was a disaster.
Granato was a soft coach! Practices were not quick or strenuous! Mittelstadt when He joined the Avalanche was surprised how fast and exhausting the practices were with the Avalanche. Granato didn't hold the players accountable! The old saying is true, "Nice guys finish last!"
just remember what jg pageau got and he was a 3rd center and this one is taller is faster ... Edmonton got gave easily gotten more from somewhere else but valued this prospect more
People can rag on the Sabres but they are very clearly being intentional with how they’re building this roster based on who they’re bringing in and shipping out. Like he said, they have all the pieces it’s just whether they can put it together and win games. We’ll see if Lindy Ruff makes a big enough impact!
Savoie fell to at least fourth on the Sabres’ prospect rankings. He might be more flashy to the Twitter GMs than NHL GMs. Undersized, injury history, has proven nothing in the NHL. Sabres were shopping him - this wasn’t EDM upping the asking price. Sabres finally have a prototype & plan. They have to play Moneyball a bit due to top guys not wanting to come here.
Whats funny is every1 says Buf got fleeced in this ,i sooo disagree Whos to say Savoie will ever play in the nhl im tired of waiting for this team to take the next step and with the moves Adams are making he replaced Okposo slow with a guy thats got the fastest speed burst in the league huh? Buffalo wieners quit whining
Too many acting like the Oilers sent two nobodies for Bedard 2.0, and not a special-skills speed demon for an unproven, under-sized kid who won’t be an Oiler until late-Spring at the earliest. Too many of us have been waiting years for prospects like Savoie to develop, and then Benson comes along and blows Savoie right out the water…sayonara, kid.
It doesn't matter if Savoie is a bust. The trade was still bad because he could've been traded for a better player than Mcleod. Oil fans would've been happy with a 2nd round or late 1st for Mcleod.
As soon as he was traded Buffalo fans claimed Savoie was a bust, turning on him over night. Truth is Mcleod was the Oilers 4c, his 11 points in 10 games playing on Drai's wing fooled you guys into thinking he's a 3C. @corerl26
Lots of doom and gloom in Sabreland. I kind of like what they did this offseason. Their bottom six is faster, much better defensively, they hit & physically engage, have high-effort and have a touch of scoring (esp. Zucker). Skinner scores but was a detriment when he is not scoring. If UPL continues to play like he did from Jan. on, then they are fine in goal. They need another top 6 forward (preferably LW) and they can make some noise. And let's not discount that they actually have a solid legit coach in Ruff. I liked Donny as a person but he's more of an Ass't Coach type guy - he's a soft "developmental guy" who misplaced/misused players in the lineup all year. Remember, Buffalo was 1 pt behind Florida for the last playoff spot 2 years ago; the mistake they made was not adding that offseason (they counted on continued "development") - and then they regressed.
Finally Buffalo getting some well deserved respect. I’m on board with the signings and trade.
Thanks Stu....and I agree 👍. We are a lot deeper this year >All Phases
Here's a David Morales "Money Moves" summary for the Buffalo Sabres offseason outlook:
"The Buffalo Sabres' offseason outlook promises strategic moves and pivotal decisions as they aim to elevate their performance in the upcoming season. With a focus on player acquisitions, coaching adjustments, and organizational development, the Sabres seek to strengthen their roster and foster a winning culture. This offseason presents a crucial opportunity for the team to make calculated investments in talent while addressing areas for improvement. As fans anticipate roster changes and strategic maneuvers, the Sabres' commitment to building a competitive team underscores their determination to achieve success in the NHL. The offseason outlook sets the stage for an exciting transformation and renewed optimism among fans and stakeholders alike.
Buffalo has had pressing needs as to winning draws and having a more physical presence out there, and that’s been addressed w/o spending a fortune or giving up anything more than a 9th overall pick who’s smallish and already has had a serious injury. So I’m very much on board w/ what’s taken place. 👍
Not to mention that Savoie was made expendable when they drafted Benson. Since being drafted, Savoie has already dropped down the Sabres depth chart with Benson and the development of other high picks in Rochester and in Europe.
screw the East and the entire NHL and Sabres haters this year..no mercy starting in October our revenge tour begins 😡🦬💪
Yessir roam expect a Tage revenge tour as well! 50 goals is calling!
Sabres on a War Path ⚔️⚔️⚔️
Justice will be served! Go Sabres!
LETS GO BUFFALO! this is the year!
The year for what though?
@@thewizardofoz511 the year they break the curse and finally make it back to the playoffs
@@grantlenson8535 mmm 🤔 I beg to differ.. you do realize there are other teams that have made improvements to that were already better than the Sabres right.. I think the Devils fer sure gets a spot and the Red Wings will probably get the other spot.. the two teams I think won't make it from this past playoffs are the Islanders and the Capitals.. the Caps I think are really lucky in making the playoffs last season by riding a hot goalie for the last couple weeks.. they were by far the worst playoff team of all 16 teams... They just look like they didn't belong in the playoffs..
The two highest paid forwards only have a $7 million cap hit for like six or seven years
It is such a breath of fresh air to hear something positive about the Sabres for once. Make fun of them all you want, but there is an identity here: Speed, grit, and defense.
Hope Quinn and Samuelson can stay healthy
The problem is all of the major Sabres players had huge regressions. How do you convince players to do what they need to do in the offseason to prevent that again? No sugar coating last season. It was a disaster.
Granato was a soft coach! Practices were not quick or strenuous! Mittelstadt when He joined the Avalanche was surprised how fast and exhausting the practices were with the Avalanche. Granato didn't hold the players accountable! The old saying is true, "Nice guys finish last!"
just remember what jg pageau got and he was a 3rd center and this one is taller is faster ... Edmonton got gave easily gotten more from somewhere else but valued this prospect more
People can rag on the Sabres but they are very clearly being intentional with how they’re building this roster based on who they’re bringing in and shipping out. Like he said, they have all the pieces it’s just whether they can put it together and win games. We’ll see if Lindy Ruff makes a big enough impact!
I personally think Benson will be on the 2nd line and Zucker will be 3rd line
Savoie fell to at least fourth on the Sabres’ prospect rankings. He might be more flashy to the Twitter GMs than NHL GMs. Undersized, injury history, has proven nothing in the NHL. Sabres were shopping him - this wasn’t EDM upping the asking price. Sabres finally have a prototype & plan. They have to play Moneyball a bit due to top guys not wanting to come here.
Whats funny is every1 says Buf got fleeced in this ,i sooo disagree Whos to say Savoie will ever play in the nhl im tired of waiting for this team to take the next step and with the moves Adams are making he replaced Okposo slow with a guy thats got the fastest speed burst in the league huh? Buffalo wieners quit whining
everyones like “hE WaS oVeR 2PPG” when is an overager playing in the dub😂
Too many acting like the Oilers sent two nobodies for Bedard 2.0, and not a special-skills speed demon for an unproven, under-sized kid who won’t be an Oiler until late-Spring at the earliest.
Too many of us have been waiting years for prospects like Savoie to develop, and then Benson comes along and blows Savoie right out the water…sayonara, kid.
It doesn't matter if Savoie is a bust. The trade was still bad because he could've been traded for a better player than Mcleod. Oil fans would've been happy with a 2nd round or late 1st for Mcleod.
As soon as he was traded Buffalo fans claimed Savoie was a bust, turning on him over night. Truth is Mcleod was the Oilers 4c, his 11 points in 10 games playing on Drai's wing fooled you guys into thinking he's a 3C. @corerl26
@@USEDQTIP 😅 as a Red Wings fan myself I'd guess Sabres aren't gonna like you for exposing the truth like that ..🤷
Lots of doom and gloom in Sabreland. I kind of like what they did this offseason. Their bottom six is faster, much better defensively, they hit & physically engage, have high-effort and have a touch of scoring (esp. Zucker). Skinner scores but was a detriment when he is not scoring. If UPL continues to play like he did from Jan. on, then they are fine in goal. They need another top 6 forward (preferably LW) and they can make some noise. And let's not discount that they actually have a solid legit coach in Ruff. I liked Donny as a person but he's more of an Ass't Coach type guy - he's a soft "developmental guy" who misplaced/misused players in the lineup all year. Remember, Buffalo was 1 pt behind Florida for the last playoff spot 2 years ago; the mistake they made was not adding that offseason (they counted on continued "development") - and then they regressed.
McLeod is a good acquisition for the Sabres, but they gave too much in return. Sabres should have at least got another NHLer on top of McLeod.