They won't tank, it's not going to happen. Murray needs to put his stamp on this team, the "rebuild" has started. Nolan won't let them tank and he shouldn't, Sabres are in a tough spot.
- SABRES 89

People need to understand that "tanking" has NOTHING to do with the players or the coach WANTING to lose.

The players arent being told go out there and suck. Dont give effort. The coach isnt being told lose any and all games.

The tank is in the fact that Murray has assembled a team that doesnt have the talent to win more than lose in an 82 game season. Yes hard work will win you some games. A lot of this winning streak has been pure luck. Bounces off the stanchion. Enroth making game saving saves with his back even though he has no idea where the puck is. A lot of it has been other teams taking us lightly. LA didnt really wake up until after Ennis scored. Teams are going to be taking us more seriously now that we are stealing "easy" points, and hard work wont be enough to pull out victories.

I'll point to both Tampa games here. We took it to them in BUF, pulled out a SO win. They dominated possession game. What happened when we went back to Tampa. They got serious.

The tank is all about fielding a team, where the players work hard and compete, but its not enough to win more than lose. We can point to this "winning streak" all we want. I'll point to starting the year 3-13-2.

Watch Murray loan Zadarov to the WJC. Pure tank move.

People hoping for the 1st or 2nd pick is a mistake?



This team is actually worse than last year.
- theblueandgold

Let's hope that this is a leading indicator of the final outcome.
Goaltending needs a quick regression to their norm.
Offensive is doing their part:
thumbsup:

No, not as much. I'm sure most didn't think the Oilers and the Canes would be bad, the Sabres were suppose to be the worst.
- SABRES 89

My season prediction is becoming frighteningly real. Finishing 26th. The 2 pieces of good news are the lottery odds are better this year In that range and our posession #'s are still awful.

They won't tank, it's not going to happen. Murray needs to put his stamp on this team, the "rebuild" has started. Nolan won't let them tank and he shouldn't, Sabres are in a tough spot.
- SABRES 89

I agree, Players and Coach shouldn't and won't.
GM must and better...else, this season is a complete and utter waste.
IF this is the start of the rebuild, then GMTM has failed us by not making more moves to steer the ship. Right now, everything they have achieved (like being 28th is some sort of accomplishment) is for naught. No more middling. Either bust and get a top 2 pick. Idf this is the start then we should have pulled the stops and jettisoned guys like Staff, Stewie, Benoit, Mazaros, Hodgson, etc. Already or close to it.
TM is smarter that that.
Tank on!.

I agree, Players and Coach shouldn't and won't.
GM must and better...else, this season is a complete and utter waste.
IF this is the start of the rebuild, then GMTM has failed us by not making more moves to steer the ship. Right now, everything they have achieved (like being 28th is some sort of accomplishment) is for naught. No more middling. Either bust and get a top 2 pick. Idf this is the start then we should have pulled the stops and jettisoned guys like Staff, Stewie, Benoit, Mazaros, Hodgson, etc. Already or close to it.
TM is smarter that that.
Tank on!.
- IonSabres

Murray is open to trading. He needs a dance partner. Unfortunately other GMs are standing still.

The only thing im slightly disappointed in is Murray not making a minor league deal to right whats going wrong in Rochester.

I agree, Players and Coach shouldn't and won't.
GM must and better...else, this season is a complete and utter waste.
IF this is the start of the rebuild, then GMTM has failed us by not making more moves to steer the ship. Right now, everything they have achieved (like being 28th is some sort of accomplishment) is for naught. No more middling. Either bust and get a top 2 pick. Idf this is the start then we should have pulled the stops and jettisoned guys like Staff, Stewie, Benoit, Mazaros, Hodgson, etc. Already or close to it.
TM is smarter that that.
Tank on!.
- IonSabres

S$$T or get off the pot, the rebuild is on Murray needs to start getting this team in position now, they don't need to wait 2 more years and take it slow it's been long enough under Darcy with waiting around. Let's see if he has any B$$$L, anyone could and would move Miller and Ott at that time it's what he does from here on out that matters.

I know if the Sens part with Hoffman or Stone they can get Stewart, that I do know.

I didn't forget anything, people are hung up to much on the 1st or 2nd pick and IMO it's a mistake.
- SABRES 89

I know if the Sens part with Hoffman or Stone they can get Stewart, that I do know.
- SABRES 89

I can't see the Sens parting with two of their prospects for Stewart, especially when they're out of the playoff hunt.

S$$T or get off the pot, the rebuild is on Murray needs to start getting this team in position now, they don't need to wait 2 more years and take it slow it's been long enough under Darcy with waiting around. Let's see if he has any B$$$L, anyone could and would move Miller and Ott at that time it's what he does from here on out that matters.
- SABRES 89

Wrong. Come on now, you're smarter than that.
One word.
McEichel.

YOU know, Generational Talent.
You don't trade for it, you have to suffer through to get it.
Tell me how Ted, Terry and Tim are going to sell three seasons of Sh!ting the bed and coming away with the 25th pick?

Hey guys check out my 1/4 season mock draft (lol)

Its pretty early but what the hell I had some fun with it. Let me know what you think

http://my.hockeybuzz.com/...t_id=16577&user_id=164194
- MCGUIZZY

I've seen mocks where Connor is slotted 10-15. Ahl sounds like an intriguing prospect. What about Daniel Sprong or Paul Bittner with the Isles and Blues picks? They could also trade one of those picks but not both imo.

Let's stop worrying about whether we get McEichel or not, 54 games to go in the season. Lots of time for us to tankarenko.

I've seen mocks where Connor is slotted 10-15. Ahl sounds like an intriguing prospect. What about Daniel Sprong or Paul Bittner with the Isles and Blues picks? They could also trade one of those picks but not both imo.
- mhp

Id keep an eye on Jeremy Brocco with the NTDP. His size will make him fall. Hopefully can grab him around the Isles or Blues pick.

The Sabres need a bonafide stud to build a team around. The best place to that is at the top of the draft. Going for the top pick in the draft is the absolute right play. It's far from a guarantee but 100% worth the risk.

The Sabres need a bonafide stud to build a team around. The best place to that is at the top of the draft. Going for the top pick in the draft is the absolute right play. It's far from a guarantee but 100% worth the risk.
- buffalofan19

Which is the plan. We will be fine.

Even if we draft 4th, better than musing and drafting 10 th

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Id keep an eye on Jeremy Brocco with the NTDP. His size will make him fall. Hopefully can grab him around the Isles or Blues pick.
- theblueandgold

I think Bracco played well in the prospects game, if I recall reading something about him. He's a bit too small for my tastes but you are right, he could slip a bit later in the 1st rd.

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- gerbe42

Good Luck , hope your future is bright !

Which is the plan. We will be fine.

Even if we draft 4th, better than musing and drafting 10 th
- sbroads24

Can't wait till people finally get a chance to watch kylington at the world juniors. There was a time last year where i wanted us to take him over Hanifin and eichel. (mind you i hadn't seen either of those guys play beyond 1 world junior game)

That being said, I still see them as a 1-2 pick at the draft. There was a time where we were so far ahead nothing mattered anymore. With so many games left i bet we'll hit last, go up and then hit rock bottom again before seasons end. The "race" at the bottom is just as interesting this year as the one for 8th.

I think Bracco played well in the prospects game, if I recall reading something about him. He's a bit too small for my tastes but you are right, he could slip a bit later in the 1st rd.
- mhp

It looks to be a good year for the US from what i've seen/read.

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- gerbe42

Be good gerbs, we'll catch up.

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- gerbe42

Good, GTFO...you're a pain in the ass!



Seriously though, if it's for what I imagine, I wish you well and thank you, young man.

It looks to be a good year for the US from what i've seen/read.
- Sabresfan-365

It sure seems that way. Bracco, Greenway, Werenski, Hanifin and White are all potential first rounders going through the USA U18 program.

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- gerbe42

Watch your cornhole man...

Or is this military related?

Watch your cornhole man...

Or is this military related?
- jochfr

lol