Player Discussion Dominik Kahun acquired from Pitt for Sheary and ERod

[Buffaloed]

Wearing #95, according to Sabres’ Instagram.

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[Tatanka]

I hate high numbers.

A defense where numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 are available, forward numbers 12, 15, 25, are available....

Nobody wants those better bunks on the trains anymore it seems....

What is this train you speak of ?

 

[Buffaloed]

Here's some more background on Kahun
Kahun hoping to follow Olympic medal with Stanley Cup
I hope he speaks as fondly about playing with MoJo and Jimmy as he does of Toews/Saad and Crosby/Guentzel

 

[Team Cozens]

For those that watched the game last night. How did Kahun look aside from his early goal?

 

[Bendium]

I thought he looked like a solid middle six player that will improve with time in the system and line mate quality. Definitely a hockey player in there to be hopeful about.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I thought he looked like a solid middle six player that will improve with time in the system and line mate quality. Definitely a hockey player in there to be hopeful about.

yea he was a smart pickup. A good complimentary winger.

 

[Chainshot]

For those that watched the game last night. How did Kahun look aside from his early goal?

That line clicked. Hope it continues tonight.

 

[Chainshot]

So the question that's stuck with me is... what's the catch? He's looked good in limited minutes. He takes himself and the puck to more dangerous areas - which clearly they are going to try to coach out of him by tonight's comments.

 

[EichHart]

So the question that's stuck with me is... what's the catch? He's looked good in limited minutes. He takes himself and the puck to more dangerous areas - which clearly they are going to try to coach out of him by tonight's comments.

Literally nothing makes sense on this team. Think about the most logically thing to do, got it? Now do the exact opposite. You have the Sabres the last 10 years.

 

[Der Jaeger]

So the question that's stuck with me is... what's the catch? He's looked good in limited minutes. He takes himself and the puck to more dangerous areas - which clearly they are going to try to coach out of him by tonight's comments.

tonight’s comments?

 

[Matt Ress]

Can't help but like the kid. Good skating, good passing, lots of energy. Kind of a ghost on the boards but a pretty solid young depth pick up.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

So the question that's stuck with me is... what's the catch? He's looked good in limited minutes. He takes himself and the puck to more dangerous areas - which clearly they are going to try to coach out of him by tonight's comments.

The thought is that the Pens are against the cap next year with a lot of players to re-sign and couldn’t fit Kahun under the cap. So, since the Pens are going for it, trade him for expiring UFAs that will help you go for the cup this year. That’s speculation, but otherwise why give up on him?

 

[Buffaloed]

tonight’s comments?

PHam mentioned it in his postgame article, I don't have the quote from Krueger.
Sabres lose the same way they always do
"The thing I didn’t like is Kahun has three points in his five games and only played three shifts in the third period when his team needed goals. Ralph Krueger admitted after the game that was a mistake and he should’ve played more."

 

[Buffaloed]

The thought is that the Pens are against the cap next year with a lot of players to re-sign and couldn’t fit Kahun under the cap. So, since the Pens are going for it, trade him for expiring UFAs that will help you go for the cup this year. That’s speculation, but otherwise why give up on him?

Maybe they'll get their cap genius back. lol

 

[Aladyyn]

I thought he looked like a solid middle six player that will improve with time in the system and line mate quality. Definitely a hockey player in there to be hopeful about.

Improve in this system? That would be a first...

 

[Zip15]

So the question that's stuck with me is... what's the catch? He's looked good in limited minutes. He takes himself and the puck to more dangerous areas - which clearly they are going to try to coach out of him by tonight's comments.

I can only hope Ralph is trying to get Botts fired by not playing his big acquisitions. But I know better.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

I can only hope Ralph is trying to get Botts fired by not playing his big acquisitions. But I know better.

spread the word and preach brotha preach! It’s all an elaborate tank for one season and one season only. Krueger knows Botts is meh and that the team would be borderline playoffs at best- midway through the year he figures best course of action is to highlight Botts’ mistakes on our way to one more decently high pick. It explains slow playing Dahlin and insisting on our worst dmen, it explains not going for better lines- like, no Skinner with Eich all f***in year? Bro, that’s gotta be purposeful, hiding your hand for next year level shit- or Kruegers just real dumb, and I find that tough to believe. So he’s safe his first year, wants Botts out, plays towards that, and a solid trade in Kahun has to be.. managed.

Anyways, my conspiracy aside- I liked Kahun earlier this year, wanted a trade for him and pens fans largely said he ain’t leaving, dunno what changed but f*** ya this guy solid, resign please.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

At least there's one bright spot so far in #MeaningfulMarch.

Now give him some minutes and see what he can do at center.

 

[Sabre the Win]

I too am not particularly hopeful.

We traded Rodrigues, for a Rodrigues we don’t have a familiarity with.

I am excited to see this pretty mediocre player in our lineup tonight.

I am excited to see mediocrity pre mature posting eat crow as he moves forward with the organization

 

[debaser66]

I am excited to see mediocrity pre mature posting eat crow as he moves forward with the organization

Not to say he isn't going to be a good player moving forward but he's coming from a good team where he was coached properly, also there is the new team factor.
Let's see what he can do for a full season.

 

[La Cosa Nostra]

look, a RW capable of producing without Eichel

 

[Ace]

Ralph will have him dropping the puck back to the point by next season so enjoy this while you can

 

[Chainshot]

Can't shake hoping he's akin to Miro Satan in how he and the timing of this trade work out.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Can't shake hoping he's akin to Miro Satan in how he and the timing of this trade work out.

If he can have a run like Miro did, then it will be the best trade that Botterill has made, for sure. Albeit, right now it of course being Skinner. However, Krueger needs to get him more time with Eichel. He's (Skinner) has woken up as of late. I like Kahun, I like his game and he's a huge upgrade over what we gave up.

 

[Dubi Doo]

If he can have a run like Miro did, then it will be the best trade that Botterill has made, for sure. Albeit, right now it of course being Skinner. However, Krueger needs to get him more time with Eichel. He's (Skinner) has woken up as of late. I like Kahun, I like his game and he's a huge upgrade over what we gave up.

I think Joki will be his best trade, but I love this trade as well. Kahun+Joki will be a good parting gift from Botts. A 'sorry for f***ing everything up, here's two good players' type of thing.