Michael Pachla: Building the 2014-15 Buffalo Sabres roster--LHD, Andrej Meszaros

I said a couple of says ago he might be the guy that intrigues me the most.

Tim Murray has given him the best of both worlds: a clean slate AND a boatload of cash. Not many players get that.

I said a couple of says ago he might be the guy that intrigues me the most.

Tim Murray has given him the best of both worlds: a clean slate AND a boatload of cash. Not many players get that.
- buffalofan19

agreed...very intriguing...but he's a pretty old 28 years of age

agreed...very intriguing...but he's a pretty old 28 years of age
- Michael Pachla

I think you have to be fair. Three years ago, he was having another great year when he was injured in the 62 game (I believe) and out for the season.
Then, he ruptured his Achilles heal in training. Fortunately, that was the shortened year and he came back to start the season in January with everyone else.
Unfortunately, his injuries were not healed and he only played 12 games and back to the operating table.
Last year, he was fully recovered and played a few games when Laviolette was fired and Mez ran into a Coach who completely destroyed his confidence by repeatedly benching him without ever giving clear reasons.He still ended up with good stats on offence and defence.
He really has got a chance to be comfortable again and I believe he will be a top offensive and defensive player.

I think you have to be fair. Three years ago, he was having another great year when he was injured in the 62 game (I believe) and out for the season.
Then, he ruptured his Achilles heal in training. Fortunately, that was the shortened year and he came back to start the season in January with everyone else.
Unfortunately, his injuries were not healed and he only played 12 games and back to the operating table.
Last year, he was fully recovered and played a few games when Laviolette was fired and Mez ran into a Coach who completely destroyed his confidence by repeatedly benching him without ever giving clear reasons.He still ended up with good stats on offence and defence.
He really has got a chance to be comfortable again and I believe he will be a top offensive and defensive player.
- strongsupporter

agreed...that's some strong, valid support, my friend

Also, take a look at his work at the Olympics on a weak team.
He played well and I don't believe he was on the ice for any goals against.

BTW, Bill Meltzer is not necessarily the right guy to talk to as he has regularly over a number of years had an axe to grind re Meszaros.
A better contact might have been Sam Carchidi.

On the other hand, I'm probably not the best guy to listen to either as I have followed many of his games over the past decade and I think he is just fine. A very good player.

The play on the ice will decide.

Why in the hell do they not let EJ throw the damn ball

EJ looks great smh

EJ looks great smh
- gerbe75pts

Hackett has got to go

It says Sabres are on the NHL network against the Caps

this game looks brutal already ugh

The Bills are back

Why in the hell do they not let EJ throw the damn ball
- SABRES 89

It's super windy. 2nd and 4th quarters are gonna be the only quarters we can throw in.

It's super windy. 2nd and 4th quarters are gonna be the only quarters we can throw in.
- joshs

Hackett is horrible wind or no wind, let EJ throw the ball. I understand about the wind but they gotta let him throw.

Rivers seems to throw ok in the wind.

Hackett is horrible wind or no wind, let EJ throw the ball. I understand about the wind but they gotta let him throw.
- SABRES 89[/

It's funny cause wind died down for a good minute around here and boom rivers takes a shot down the field.

Rivers seems to throw ok in the wind.
- SABRES 89

I live right by the stadium. Wind died down for a good minute and he connects with a deep bomb. That's the only problem with open top stadiums. Damn weather

The secondary is getting manhandled.

Super gusty now

Super gusty now
- joshs

I won't do this all game lol. Ej ain't a good passer to begin with and I don't know how good he is at reading the d. Rivers has been around awhile as is a top tier qb.

Manuel's best game last year was the home game against the Jets, where the wind was worse than today.

The secondary is getting manhandled.
- buffalofan19

Preston Brown is the weak link on this team

Preston Brown is the weak link on this team
- sbroads24

Stephon Gilmore

Preston Brown is the weak link on this team
- sbroads24

Gilmore has been bad as well. The screen is killing them.

Stephon Gilmore
- gerbe75pts