Imagine telling JJ Peterka he is going to a ride a bus in the minors because you handed nic deslauriers 5.7 million dollars

Like that you have spend some of that cap some upgrades.

I don’t see Sabres making many moves. I don’t see Campbell signing in Buf either. I think Adams gets Rittich Domingue or someone like that

I seriously doubt the Sabres will keep Peterka in Rochester just to give his roster spot to Deslauriers.

It'd be nice if it happens but all of the reports have consistently pointed to Campbell wanting long-term deal - so I wonder if a 3-year contract is realistic, given the limited supply of goalies and the demand that Campbell may get from other desperate teams like Edmonton, Washington and Toronto.

I don’t see Sabres making many moves. I don’t see Campbell signing in Buf either. I think Adams gets Rittich Domingue or someone like that

I don't like the D-Lo signing. He's a guy that'll sign a 1 year deal for a Playoff team that needs "grit". He's not worth that money or a 3 year deal.

Campbell is still a risk to me as a full time (60+ game) starter, but it wouldn't be a bad gamble for BUF to try and sign him.

I'd rather have Peterka on the 3rd line and Asplund on the 4th line top start the season. Then play Asplund up in the lineup as injuries happen.

I don't like the D-Lo signing. He's a guy that'll sign a 1 year deal for a Playoff team that needs "grit". He's not worth that money or a 3 year deal.

Campbell is still a risk to me as a full time (60+ game) starter, but it wouldn't be a bad gamble for BUF to try and sign him.

I'd rather have Peterka on the 3rd line and Asplund on the 4th line top start the season. Then play Asplund up in the lineup as injuries happen.

If JJs spot is on the 4th line, hes better off on the 1st line in the A. He still has things to work on

Under Krueger, that would be true - but Granato showed over and over with all of his young players that he's not afraid to elevate them in the lineup and give them chances to learn and grow, even if it means they make mistakes early or don't produce right away. Peterka showed (as did Quinn) that they are too good for the AHL - sending them there next season will only stall their development and it sounds very much like Adams believes that too, which is all that matters.

They believe that but there are 9 above him. Whose place does he take of the top 9 forwards

They believe that but there are 9 above him. Whose place does he take of the top 9 forwards

I think he will play with the big club at some point but barring injury or trades he is top line with Rosen and top prospects in Roch

Eakin and Hinostroza are out, Quinn and Peterka are in. Rest will remain the same, assuming Olofsson is re-signed and no other forwards are dealt (which seems likely, given Adams/Granato's happiness with the group from last season:

If they don’t make any moves I can see that. I see them getting a Konecny Strome Kubalik or another top 6 fwd
Don’t get me wrong I want to see Peterka play. But we need some help up front

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Cozens-Krebs-Quinn
Peterka-Mittelstadt-Olofsson
Asplund-Girgensons-Okposo

The 13th forward will be any of Bjork (if not dealt/bought out/demoted), Hayden (if re-signed) or Ruotsalainen IMO.

Eakin and Hinostroza are out, Quinn and Peterka are in. Rest will remain the same, assuming Olofsson is re-signed and no other forwards are dealt (which seems likely, given Adams/Granato's happiness with the group from last season:

Don’t get me wrong I want to see Peterka play here but I think we get another top 6 fwd.. Konecny Strome Kubalik. If not he may start here

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Cozens-Krebs-Quinn
Peterka-Mittelstadt-Olofsson
Asplund-Girgensons-Okposo

The 13th forward will be any of Bjork (if not dealt/bought out/demoted), Hayden (if re-signed) or Ruotsalainen IMO.