tbn said "Ted Nolan lobbied for Mark Pysyk to stay in Buffalo. The defenseman showed he belonged."

"With Zadorov out of healthy-scratch exile and Strachan back at practice, the demotion can be justified. However, it still gives further credence to the theories that Buffalo is tanking and Nolan has philosophical differences with General Manager Tim Murray."
- Michael Pachla

What ever is in the way of McDavid or Eichel needs to go.

cause they know were gonna be on top of the conference in 3-4 years so they want get their shots in now ?
- Pegullaville

I don't think Murray's plan will take 3 more years.

cause they know were gonna be on top of the conference in 3-4 years so they want get their shots in now ?
- Pegullaville

I have a buddy whos a sens fan and is the same way. Normally he busts my chops when the Sabs lose, but now I get a text whenever they wins b/c he knows damn well that with MCEchiel this could be a contender in a few years

Well I said it in the beginning of the year, Nolan won't let them tank. We are going to screw ourselves if we don't get that pick. People should stop thinking it's fine and other teams are far enough ahead of us, it's not ok.
- SABRES 89

Agree. People who keep saying to calm down and we're still in 30th miss the point that we control our own destiny at this point. If we relinquish 30th, we must rely on another club to screw themselves, which may or may not happen. The ball is in our court, who could ask for more than that.

If I was regier and got a hold of 30th, I'd be publicly announcing forfeiture for the reminder of the season

What ever is in the way of McDavid or Eichel needs to go.
- SABRES 89

here's what i'm going on, 89...last year after just taking over as gm, murray said that if long-term plans are in jeopardy with the team sitting above where he thinks they should be at the deadline, he'll take care of things...

on the last two wins--anton Forsberg was worse than awful for c-bus and that's the reason buffalo won...they couldn't help themselves (see hodgson goal)

against Vancouver the sabres scored three unassisted goals...the 'nucks gave the game to the sabres...

how's that Nolan's fault?

Agree. People who keep saying to calm down and we're still in 30th miss the point that we control our own destiny at this point. If we relinquish 30th, we must rely on another club to screw themselves, which may or may not happen. The ball is in our court, who could ask for more than that.

If I was regier and got a hold of 30th, I'd be publicly announcing forfeiture for the reminder of the season
- bberkey1

3-1-2 in the last 6 games, we don't need that. We are not safe what so ever.

here's what i'm going on, 89...last year after just taking over as gm, murray said that if long-term plans are in jeopardy with the team sitting above where he thinks they should be at the deadline, he'll take care of things...

on the last two wins--anton Forsberg was worse than awful for c-bus and that's the reason buffalo won...they couldn't help themselves (see hodgson goal)

against Vancouver the sabres scored three unassisted goals...the 'nucks gave the game to the sabres...

how's that Nolan's fault?
- Michael Pachla

I understand that but Nolan won't let them Tank, he will demand they play well every night and he doesn't care about the pick. Why is Neuvirth starting yet again ? we haven't seen Lindback one time not even in aback to back game.

The only goal this team should have is to get either McDavid or Eichel, the way that can happen is for Murray to " take away " these players from Nolan.

To put things in perspective

In Feb the sabres traded Myers and Enroth

in 12 games got 12 points and also scored 10 goals in the last 2 games

if this trend continues over the next 20 games, the sabres will be picking 4th or 5th

If the Leafs would have started this dismantle sooner, it would be worse for the Sabres. The Yotes will haunt us if not it will be the Oilers.

I understand that but Nolan won't let them Tank, he will demand they play well every night and he doesn't care about the pick. Why is Neuvirth starting yet again ? we haven't seen Lindback one time not even in aback to back game.

The only goal this team should have is to get either McDavid or Eichel, the way that can happen is for Murray to " take away " these players from Nolan.
- SABRES 89

Yea, why has Neuvrith been starting so many games in a row? Lindback may have played bad in Dallas, but it's no reason to make him ride the pine here.... He was impressive as a rookie, and he has some size to him . I'd like to see what he can do...

I don't think Murray's plan will take 3 more years.
- SABRES 89

this team will compete for the 8th spot in the east next season

H7

To put things in perspective

In Feb the sabres traded Myers and Enroth

in 12 games got 12 points and also scored 10 goals in the last 2 games

if this trend continues over the next 20 games, the sabres will be picking 4th or 5th
- homiedclown

Murray takes away Nolan's " toys" by Monday, let's see what happens.

I understand that but Nolan won't let them Tank, he will demand they play well every night and he doesn't care about the pick. Why is Neuvirth starting yet again ? we haven't seen Lindback one time not even in aback to back game.

The only goal this team should have is to get either McDavid or Eichel, the way that can happen is for Murray to " take away " these players from Nolan.
- SABRES 89

counterpoint:

we saw a 10-3 ted Nolan coached team earlier in the season...and when things were getting away, there was that stretch from early-mid December through all of January when they went from five points out of a playoff spot to five points behind the oilers...

nolan must play their best players to save face, imo, and now it's up to murray to, like you said, take them away from Nolan...

just my opinion...nothing more

89 is right the only thing that matters is losing...dont really care about mid prospects, second rdrs coming back...get rid of em...certain players shouldnt be playing.

this team will compete for the 8th spot in the east next season

H7
- homiedclown

If they miss out on the pick this year, that will be a yearly thing fighting for 8th.

Murray takes away Nolan's " toys" by Monday, let's see what happens.
- SABRES 89

the goal should be lindback in net tuesday and matt ellis on the second line

http://www.tsn.ca/report-...off-ice-activity-1.218594

counterpoint:

we saw a 10-3 ted Nolan coached team earlier in the season...and when things were getting away, there was that stretch from early-mid December through all of January when they went from five points out of a playoff spot to five points behind the oilers...

nolan must play their best players to save face, imo, and now it's up to murray to, like you said, take them away from Nolan...

just my opinion...nothing more
- Michael Pachla

I agree Nolan is doing his job but at the wrong time, take his " toys "away and then see what happens.

If they miss out on the pick this year, that will be a yearly thing fighting for 8th.
- SABRES 89

they will compete for 8th no matter what next season IMO

the goal should be lindback in net tuesday and matt ellis on the second line
- homiedclown

Lindback should be in today not Tuesday. We should have seen Lindback twice already IMO.

I agree Nolan is doing his job but at the wrong time, take his " toys "away and then see what happens.
- SABRES 89

Nolan should have had this passion after the x mas break when there was a chance

now each win is a waste IMO

Lindback should be in today not Tuesday. We should have seen Lindback twice already IMO.
- SABRES 89

agreed

http://www.tsn.ca/report-pysyk-collapses-during-off-ice-activity-1.218594
- Therat36

L8

If they miss out on the pick this year, that will be a yearly thing fighting for 8th.
- SABRES 89

My biggest fear: Watching Regier hand McDavid a jersey, then somehow in the near future Regier holding the Cup over his head

Everyone that rode him out on a rail would be tying a noose at that point

I hate to say it but 34 needs to go, I know he's playing well and any other time I would be excited about it.