Eff Carolina........twice.
- dadeadhead

Once upon a time, we all wanted to "Eff the Sens, twice" because we met Ottawa in the playoffs so frequently.

Now we're "Effing Carolina ,,, twice" because they may be worse than us in the draft lottery.

It aint right!!!

what does that TV show have to do with this?
- IndianaSabresFan

Once upon a time, we all wanted to "Eff the Sens, twice" because we met Ottawa in the playoffs so frequently.

Now we're "Effing Carolina ,,, twice" because they may be worse than us in the draft lottery.

It aint right!!!
- Der Kaiser

Just think back to 2006, and justify yourself you shall.

Just think back to 2006, and justify yourself you shall.
- buffalofan19

They got to win the Cup that year. They better not get McDavid this year!

reinhart on the 4th line, its only a matter of time before hes back in juniors

Once upon a time, we all wanted to "Eff the Sens, twice" because we met Ottawa in the playoffs so frequently.

Now we're "Effing Carolina ,,, twice" because they may be worse than us in the draft lottery.

It aint right!!!
- Der Kaiser

It was Eff the Sens twice because their blogger Mark Christopher said Eff Buffalo in a blog.

The twice was added because of the epic post "You can keep Peters.......Twice".

It was Eff the Sens twice because their blogger Mark Christopher said Eff Buffalo in a blog.

The twice was added because of the epic post "You can keep Peters.......Twice".
- dadeadhead

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.
- CaptainRivet

To bad we lost the author of this gem.

How fitting Darcy traded all but 30........

To bad we lost the author of this gem.

How fitting Darcy traded all but 30........
- dadeadhead

He let Connolly walk.

He let Connolly walk.
- buffalofan19

This is fact.

If it makes you feel better, our top line is now Gerbe-Rask-Lindholm...
- BINGO!

that line is going to be good imo.. i love me some Lindholm.

This is fact.
- dadeadhead

And Stafford is still here.

reinhart on the 4th line, its only a matter of time before hes back in juniors
- gerbe42

then mccormick as our full time 3rd line center

that line is going to be good imo.. i love me some Lindholm.
- gerbe75pts

Cali seems like the right place for you........

To bad we lost the author of this gem.

How fitting Darcy traded all but 30........
- dadeadhead

I still say the way RJ pronounced Maxim Afinagenov's name was among the greatest things ever to happen in sports broadcasting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPJkEHDG9EA

I still say the way RJ pronounced Maxim Afinagenov's name was among the greatest things ever to happen in sports broadcasting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPJkEHDG9EA
- Der Kaiser

That arena is something special come playoff time.

Can't wait to enjoy it in the near future.

That arena is something special come playoff time.

Can't wait to enjoy it in the near future.
- dadeadhead

Oh, apparently talking to the person you're with during the games is not allowed anymore. Or at least someone sitting near me yesterday seems to think that.

And people wonder why that place seems like a morgue.

Oh, apparently talking to the person you're with during the games is not allowed anymore. Or at least someone sitting near me yesterday seems to think that.

And people wonder why that place seems like a morgue.
- HonkFortheGoose

There was someone in my section opening night reading a book.

There was someone in my section opening night reading a book.
- dadeadhead

I've never understood why people do that. We had the usher for our section come over to us and say that someone complained that we were talking while the game was going on. We very politely told the usher that this is our 7th year having season tickets and it's never been a problem before. Everyone else around us was chatting as well.

Usually everyone around us are also season ticket holders, but none of them were there yesterday. It was all different people.

I've never understood why people do that. We had the usher for our section come over to us and say that someone complained that we were talking while the game was going on. We very politely told the usher that this is our 7th year having season tickets and it's never been a problem before. Everyone else around us was chatting as well.

Usually everyone around us are also season ticket holders, but none of them were there yesterday. It was all different people.
- HonkFortheGoose

I'll bet the usher did that knowing it was stupid, but then he (she) could say "I told them about your complaint".

I've never understood why people do that. We had the usher for our section come over to us and say that someone complained that we were talking while the game was going on. We very politely told the usher that this is our 7th year having season tickets and it's never been a problem before. Everyone else around us was chatting as well.

Usually everyone around us are also season ticket holders, but none of them were there yesterday. It was all different people.
- HonkFortheGoose

You must be a millennial, with that sense of entitlement and all.

I'll bet the usher did that knowing it was stupid, but then he (she) could say "I told them about your complaint".
- buffalofan19

Oh, definitely. You could tell he felt bad for even having to say something, which is why we didn't give him a hard time. We just made sure to point out that we're season ticket holders and the people around us were not the usual people.

We weren't being loud, we weren't talking about anything inappropriate or lewd (it was kids day afterall), and we certainly weren't the only people having a conversation as the game was going on.

Oh, definitely. You could tell he felt bad for even having to say something, which is why we didn't give him a hard time. We just made sure to point out that we're season ticket holders and the people around us were not the usual people.

We weren't being loud, we weren't talking about anything inappropriate or lewd (it was kids day afterall), and we certainly weren't the only people having a conversation as the game was going on.
- HonkFortheGoose

I wouldn't give him/her a hard time either but I'd definitely laugh.

The usher in my section is real good about season ticket holders 1st. I've overheard him say on more than one occasion state those are season ticket holders and you aren't.

I wouldn't give him/her a hard time either but I'd definitely laugh.

The usher in my section is real good about season ticket holders 1st. I've overheard him say on more than one occasion state those are season ticket holders and you aren't.
- dadeadhead

We've had some pretty obnoxious people around us in the past. There are some of the season ticket holders that sell a lot of their tickets these days (the guys in front of us mostly) and we've had some real characters in those seats recently. Never once have I felt it was necessary to go to the usher and complain. So to have someone complain about a different group of people having simple conversation with the person they came with just blew my mind.

I can't wait to finish 4 points ahead of you and win the lottery, swiping McDavid from your Zemgus loving fingers.
- BINGO!

As long as we get Eichel I'm happy