Michael Pachla: 2014-15 Team Stats--October 2014-15 Buffalo Sabres Team Stats

First.

Michael Pachla: 2014-15 Team Stats--October
2014-15 Buffalo Sabres Team Stats
- Michael Pachla

Pach-

You have silky mitts.

Kaiser.

Pach-

You have silky mitts.

Kaiser.
- Der Kaiser

you gonna trade me to Carolina, schultzie?

Michael Pachla: 2014-15 Team Stats--October
2014-15 Buffalo Sabres Team Stats
- Michael Pachla

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Murray'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.

Myers, Ennis, Girgensons, and Moulson 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 Myers' 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 Kevin Devine is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Ennis' deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Girgs into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Stewart, Stafford, and Kaleta 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 Stewart sucking for the last 2 years, Stafford getting a reputation of being lazy, and Kaleta being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Kaleta jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Grigorenko and Armia 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 Ristolainen or Zadorov to get another team interested. Possible, though Ristolainen 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 Strachan to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Benoit 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 Murray rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 57 / 63 / 28 / 26. You can have Hodgson. Twice.

you gonna trade me to Carolina, schultzie?
- Michael Pachla

Despite your sick trade value, i believe we should hold your rights, at least until the next time we find ourselves stabbing westward.

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Murray'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.

Myers, Ennis, Girgensons, and Moulson 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 Myers' 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 Kevin Devine is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Ennis' deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Girgs into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Stewart, Stafford, and Kaleta 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 Stewart sucking for the last 2 years, Stafford getting a reputation of being lazy, and Kaleta being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Kaleta jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Grigorenko, Armia, McCabe, and Pysyk 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 Ristolainen or Zadorov to get another team interested. Possible, though Ristolainen 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 Strachan to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Benoit 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 Murray rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 57 / 63 / 28 / 26. You can have Hodgson. Twice.
- CaptainRivet

it never gets old...btw, nice update

Despite your sick trade value, i believe we should hold your rights, at least until the next time we find ourselves stabbing westward.
- Der Kaiser

that's right...who had the silky mitts?

that's right...who had the silky mitts?
- Michael Pachla

Stafford's got silky mitts. Sekera has sick trade value.


and keep up the good work, boos.

that's right...who had the silky mitts?
- Michael Pachla

Over the years, there have been several silky mitts, but I think they were first attributed to "Enzo". That would have been right around the time Chainsaw Lydman left town.

Over the years, there have been several silky mitts, but I think they were first attributed to "Enzo". That would have been right around the time Chainsaw Lydman left town.
- Der Kaiser

Chainsaw and Tyler "Oil Rig" Myers

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Murray'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.

Myers, Ennis, Girgensons, and Moulson 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 Myers' 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 Kevin Devine is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Ennis' deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Girgs into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Stewart, Stafford, and Kaleta 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 Stewart sucking for the last 2 years, Stafford getting a reputation of being lazy, and Kaleta being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Kaleta jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Grigorenko, Armia, McCabe, and Pysyk 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 Ristolainen or Zadorov to get another team interested. Possible, though Ristolainen 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 Strachan to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Benoit 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 Murray rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 57 / 63 / 28 / 26. You can have Hodgson. Twice.
- CaptainRivet

Bravo

Stafford's got silky mitts. Sekera has sick trade value.


and keep up the good work, boos.
- CaptainRivet

Stafford is always "Infection".

Stafford's got silky mitts. Sekera has sick trade value.


and keep up the good work, boos.
- CaptainRivet

yeah...kinda got confused...

*shrugs*


thx for the props

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Murray'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.

Myers, Ennis, Girgensons, and Moulson 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 Myers' 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 Kevin Devine is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Ennis' deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Girgs into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Stewart, Stafford, and Kaleta 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 Stewart sucking for the last 2 years, Stafford getting a reputation of being lazy, and Kaleta being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Kaleta jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Grigorenko and Armia 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 Ristolainen or Zadorov to get another team interested. Possible, though Ristolainen 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 Strachan to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Benoit 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 Murray rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 57 / 63 / 28 / 26. You can have Hodgson. Twice.
- CaptainRivet

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Murray'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.

Myers, Ennis, Girgensons, and Moulson 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 Myers' 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 Kevin Devine is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Ennis' deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Girgs into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Stewart, Stafford, and Kaleta 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 Stewart sucking for the last 2 years, Stafford getting a reputation of being lazy, and Kaleta being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Kaleta jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Grigorenko and Armia 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 Ristolainen or Zadorov to get another team interested. Possible, though Ristolainen 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 Strachan to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Benoit 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 Murray rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 57 / 63 / 28 / 26. You can have Hodgson. Twice.
- CaptainRivet

Nice cap.

And Enroth and Sekera for Parise...

Nice cap.

And Enroth and Sekera for Parise...
- mhp

Did we get Olli?

Did we get Olli?
- SABRES 89

He's still at the airport.

He's still at the airport.
- mhp

Luscious locks and all

new blog?

new blog?
- Sabresfan-365

yup...wanted to get both in

*shrugs*

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Murray'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.

Myers, Ennis, Girgensons, and Moulson 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 Myers' 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 Kevin Devine is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Ennis' deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Girgs into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Stewart, Stafford, and Kaleta 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 Stewart sucking for the last 2 years, Stafford getting a reputation of being lazy, and Kaleta being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Kaleta jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Grigorenko and Armia 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 Ristolainen or Zadorov to get another team interested. Possible, though Ristolainen 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 Strachan to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Benoit 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 Murray rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 57 / 63 / 28 / 26. You can have Hodgson. Twice.
- CaptainRivet

Go on...

(I owe that line to Schultzie ... One of the funniest responses I've seen on here to a rambling, argumentative tirade by whom I can't remember)

Actually, Cappy some great points.
I do believe they need to trade Stewie, Staff, maybe even Hodg ... I don't want any consistent underperformers anywhere near the youngin's next year. Get rid of them...if we need more veteran leadership, acquire it via FA.