We are getting all sorts of crap for tanking on purpose but we just flat out suck but Colorado is obviously tanking and no one bats an eye. Discuss.
- DynamicThreads

The other answer as to why were getting so much hate is jealousy and fear. People are jealous that we put ourselves in the right place at the right time. Also they fear Terry Pegula's commitment and wealth combined with future superstar talent will then create a domino effect where Buffalo will become a top destination for free agents taking Buffalo from perpetual losers to perpetual powerhouse.

We are getting all sorts of crap for tanking on purpose but we just flat out suck but Colorado is obviously tanking and no one bats an eye. Discuss.
- DynamicThreads

Just out of curiousity, have you actually watched a good portion of Colorado's games? The only reason I ask if you've seen their games is because I haven't. I would think that they should be better than they are, but I made a comment about them being bad last night and one of the Avs fans that posts on here periodically said the defense is just not good.

You can't say that the players are trying to tank, because they're just not wired that way. I think losing Stastny has caused a few issues for them among other things. He played a bigger part there than a lot of us thought I think.

The only reason I ask if you've seen their games is because I haven't.

Not sure it's the same, the organization and the majority of our fans are pro tank, whereas the Avalanche are just underachieving. We went into the year hoping for a top pick, they were coming off a playoff appearance.

I suspect they (along with Columbus) will find their way out of the bottom 5 soon enough.
- Sabresfan-365

Columbus will come around once they get some guys back from injury. They got bit with the injury bug pretty quick. I think Bob is due back for them soon. But they have like 9 guys on IR right now.

Just out of curiousity, have you actually watched a good portion of Colorado's games? The only reason I ask if you've seen their games is because I haven't. I would think that they should be better than they are, but I made a comment about them being bad last night and one of the Avs fans that posts on here periodically said the defense is just not good.

You can't say that the players are trying to tank, because they're just not wired that way. I think losing Stastny has caused a few issues for them among other things. He played a bigger part there than a lot of us thought I think.

The only reason I ask if you've seen their games is because I haven't.
- HonkFortheGoose

The D Core isnt overachieving like it did last year and its being exposed time and time again...Example Roy loves Nate Guenin in the line up bc he blocks a lot of shots and likes to pair him wtih Barrie but Guenin CF% without Barrie 35%, with Barrie 38.2%. Barrie without is over 50%. He has guys like thsi in the line up that cant carry the load by themselves and drags down the partner they are with.

Over/under. First trade Decmeber 31.

The D Core isnt overachieving like it did last year and its being exposed time and time again...Example Roy loves Nate Guenin in the line up bc he blocks a lot of shots and likes to pair him wtih Barrie but Guenin CF% without Barrie 35%, with Barrie 38.2%. Barrie without is over 50%. He has guys like thsi in the line up that cant carry the load by themselves and drags down the partner they are with.
- DDM-Coga

Myers for ROROROROROR.


(Sorry couldnt resist)

Myers for ROROROROROR.


(Sorry couldnt resist)
- ImThatGuy

its going to happen and im going to be sad when it does

An interesting read into youth hockey development.

http://www.admkids.com/ne...446290?referrer_id=915539


Talks about 'Early ripe, Early rot'


Reminds me of the Texas football syndrome.

Just out of curiousity, have you actually watched a good portion of Colorado's games? The only reason I ask if you've seen their games is because I haven't. I would think that they should be better than they are, but I made a comment about them being bad last night and one of the Avs fans that posts on here periodically said the defense is just not good.

You can't say that the players are trying to tank, because they're just not wired that way. I think losing Stastny has caused a few issues for them among other things. He played a bigger part there than a lot of us thought I think.

The only reason I ask if you've seen their games is because I haven't.
- HonkFortheGoose

I've caught parts of a few of their games, it's a small sample size but imo their back end is sub par. They just always seem like they're chasing the play and constantly making errant passes.


Dammit, late

The D Core isnt overachieving like it did last year and its being exposed time and time again...Example Roy loves Nate Guenin in the line up bc he blocks a lot of shots and likes to pair him wtih Barrie but Guenin CF% without Barrie 35%, with Barrie 38.2%. Barrie without is over 50%. He has guys like thsi in the line up that cant carry the load by themselves and drags down the partner they are with.
- DDM-Coga

Need Benoit back???

Columbus will come around once they get some guys back from injury. They got bit with the injury bug pretty quick. I think Bob is due back for them soon. But they have like 9 guys on IR right now.
- HonkFortheGoose

Yea they got the injury bug real bad, and some long term one's too. Anisimov is still out indefinitely with a concussion i believe?

its going to happen and im going to be sad when it does
- DDM-Coga

Complete crazy talk, so don't take it as serious, but what would need to be involved in a Myers/Duchene swap?

Need Benoit back???
- stashu

we have a new Benoit in Redmond, whos actually not that bad, can make the odd pass but is a gabrage fire when under pressure.

The D Core isnt overachieving like it did last year and its being exposed time and time again...Example Roy loves Nate Guenin in the line up bc he blocks a lot of shots and likes to pair him wtih Barrie but Guenin CF% without Barrie 35%, with Barrie 38.2%. Barrie without is over 50%. He has guys like thsi in the line up that cant carry the load by themselves and drags down the partner they are with.
- DDM-Coga

missin' benoit, aren't you

Complete crazy talk, so don't take it as serious, but what would need to be involved in a Myers/Duchene swap?
- stashu

Probably have to add Ristolainen. Duchene's just on another level, and the team canada selection probably adds to the price tag as well.

Need Benoit back???
- stashu

We are getting all sorts of crap for tanking on purpose but we just flat out suck but Colorado is obviously tanking and no one bats an eye. Discuss.
- DynamicThreads

Yeah. Colorado is tanking.

Complete crazy talk, so don't take it as serious, but what would need to be involved in a Myers/Duchene swap?
- stashu

Cant see any scenerio that he could be become available. Dutch is the only guy who shows up on a nightly basis, without him this team has no horse to drive the offence.

- Michael Pachla

Cant see any scenerio that he could be become available. Dutch is the only guy who shows up on a nightly basis, without him this team has no horse to drive the offence.
- DDM-Coga

what's it like to have a horse?...and an offense?

- stashu

sometimes I don't like you

Cant see any scenerio that he could be become available. Dutch is the only guy who shows up on a nightly basis, without him this team has no horse to drive the offence.
- DDM-Coga

Yeah, like I said, it's crazy talk, but with MacKinnon, Landeskog and ROR as some other talented youth, just wondered what craziness it might take to pry Duchene away.

what's it like to have a horse?...and an offense?
- Michael Pachla

its pretty great sometimes, last year it was fun...this year not so much

sometimes I don't like you
- Michael Pachla

But...but.....I fixed your blue text!!!

I can't stand all the flak the Sabres are taking for "tanking". They were a non-playoff team going nowhere fast with guys on expiring contracts who weren't going to re-sign in Buffalo and who other teams were willing to pay well over fair value to acquire. Is there any team that wouldn't have done the exact same thing in that situation? If 2015 didn't have the potential to be one of the deepest drafts in decades this would be a complete non-issue.