In regards to Eichel going back to college, sure you save a year on his ELC, but everyone else ie. Evander Kane, are 1 year closer to free agency. We need to start building this winning culture now so guys want to stay. Eichel going back to BU is not what's best for the Sabres organization.
- Pierceme69

It's not the best thing, but it's also not a sign that he's never going to join the team, which is the desire of haters (like those hoping McDavid doesn't sign with Edmonton)

Your close-mindedness is astonishing. Murray has been at the helm for just over a year; let it be for a bit. Step away from the ledge bud
- jackoc150

Rebuilds take time, people are just too impatient for that

Not many people will agrer, but Ted Nolan seems to get the most out of his goalies.

DiPietro
Latvian goalie
Enroth
Nuevirth


I don't think it's all a coincidence

I have a feeling our goaltending will be an issue
- sbroads24

he creates a system that is all defense first. it helps his goalies see weaker shots from the opponent. problem is that it also prevents the team from having any offensive consistency thus they lose a lot of close games.

DiPietro was a decent goalie. He ran across hip injuries and was never able to recover. Nuevirth is a decent goalie as well.

Not many people will agrer, but Ted Nolan seems to get the most out of his goalies.

DiPietro
Latvian goalie
Enroth
Nuevirth


I don't think it's all a coincidence

I have a feeling our goaltending will be an issue
- sbroads24

not if they retain irbe...he's the one who worked wonders with guldlevskis, enroth, neuvirth, and lindback...

btw, lindback really turned some heads...like his puck-handling skills as well

Rebuilds take time, people are just too impatient for that
- Prospy1493

Now you've done it...

Let's see if he tries to get one of those 3 Ottawa goalies after this season.

Hammond is a UFA
Lehner is under contract until the end of the 16/17 season at 2.25 and then 3.15.
Anderson is under contract until the end of the 17/18 season at 4.75 and then 4.75 and finally 3.10.

If he makes a play for one of those goalies my point will be made and I will then go and puke.
- BuffaloHardHat

yeah.... How bad would it be to get a young solid goalie in Lehner or an olympic veteran in Anderson..

i would pass on hammond.

he creates a system that is all defense first. it helps his goalies see weaker shots from the opponent. problem is that it also prevents the team from having any offensive consistency thus they lose a lot of close games.

DiPietro was a decent goalie. He ran across hip injuries and was never able to recover. Nuevirth is a decent goalie as well.
- IndianaSabresFan

Agreed on the 1st paragraph, and IMO it has a lot to do with the fact he's never had a talented roster.

2nd part, I agree that Nuevirth is decent, and wouldn't mind him back but I don't think that I would expect him to repeat the Sv% he posted here, same with Lindback

Pass
- Pierceme69

triple triple pass bring me the party cocaine head

That's fair, I just know you guys (obviously, or else you wouldn't have gotten Neuvirth) have had some issues with backups before and he had decent personal stats on the pooptiest team in the NHL
- stashu

Forget about back ups we had problems with goaltenders in general since Kelly Hrudey . I think we were all excited with Neuvirth coming over. Some even speculated he may push for the starting job but he just didn't play all that great in his limited starts. That could have changed with more starts and more time to adjust? One thing I'm sure of is him being better option than that dumpster fire Johnson.

.http://mweb.cbssports.com...lege-prospect-mike-reilly

I for one would love us to get him
- gerbe75pts

looks ok...but he's a fourth round pick...not sure i'd compare eichel to him...

oh, and if he can move the puck well, sabres could use some help in Rochester next season

.http://mweb.cbssports.com...lege-prospect-mike-reilly

I for one would love us to get him
- gerbe75pts

Bumb for mike

Forget about back ups we had problems with goaltenders in general since Kelly Hrudey . I think we were all excited with Neuvirth coming over. Some even speculated he may push for the starting job but he just didn't play all that great in his limited starts. That could have changed with more starts and more time to adjust? One thing I'm sure of is him being better option than that dumpster fire Johnson.
- Cptmjl

I've always been a Halak fan, so I like seeing him play for a team I like.

looks ok...but he's a fourth round pick...not sure i'd compare eichel to him...

oh, and if he can move the puck well, sabres could use some help in Rochester next season
- Michael Pachla

the discouraging part is more and more players are doing it

Not many people will agrer, but Ted Nolan seems to get the most out of his goalies.

DiPietro
Latvian goalie
Enroth
Nuevirth


I don't think it's all a coincidence

I have a feeling our goaltending will be an issue
- sbroads24

It could be. Not the easiest position to fill and I can say that first hand. Best case scenario is you luck out with a drafted goalie. Getting a decent one the FA way is not the easiest task. Guessing Murray will probably use a bunch of his late picks on some to up his odds. That unfortunately hasn't worked out for us so well.

That's going to be a long day on the toilet...

"120-Pound woman, Molly Schuyler, DEVOURS three 72-ounce steaks (plus sides) in 20 minutes"

I've always been a Halak fan, so I like seeing him play for a team I like.
- stashu

I'm extremely happy with Jaro but he has to be one of the worst goalies I've ever seen at handling the puck.

the discouraging part is more and more players are doing it
- gerbe75pts

not the elite ones...at least from what I've seen

It could be. Not the easiest position to fill and I can say that first hand. Best case scenario is you luck out with a drafted goalie. Getting a decent one the FA way is not the easiest task. Guessing Murray will probably use a bunch of his late picks on some to up his odds. That unfortunately hasn't worked out for us so well.
- Cptmjl

the sabres have been keeping the goalie-pipeline well stocked...they'll have a draft pick joining fa Makarov in Rochester next season and they have an intriguing prospect in cal Peterson who will be a sophomore at notre dame...

who starts for the sabres next year is questionable, but I was impressed with lindback, they can make a good case for O'Connor and they have the financial flexibility to go after one of those Ottawa goalies

not the elite ones...at least from what I've seen
- Michael Pachla

I mean you can't look at the draft status of a player and say Oh he's not good sometimes outrank there draft status would you say Kevin Hayes is not good ? Or anders lee and the top rookie Johnny hockey I hate when people look at draft status ,oh he was drafted in the sixth round is not good

http://www.nfl.com/photos...=Twitter_gallery_starwars

That's going to be a long day on the toilet...

"120-Pound woman, Molly Schuyler, DEVOURS three 72-ounce steaks (plus sides) in 20 minutes"
- stashu

laugh my f****** ass off

the sabres have been keeping the goalie-pipeline well stocked...they'll have a draft pick joining fa Makarov in Rochester next season and they have an intriguing prospect in cal Peterson who will be a sophomore at notre dame...

who starts for the sabres next year is questionable, but I was impressed with lindback, they can make a good case for O'Connor and they have the financial flexibility to go after one of those Ottawa goalies
- Michael Pachla

I still think we sign O'Connor. We get Eichel and O'Connor. its like 2 first round picks right there.

I mean you can't look at the draft status of a player and say Oh he's not good sometimes outrank there draft status would you say Kevin Hayes is not good ? Or anders lee and the top rookie Johnny hockey I hate when people look at draft status ,oh he was drafted in the sixth round is not good
- gerbe75pts

i'm with ya on that, but there is a difference between eichel and reilly, Schultz or gadreau...imo, it's better to compare eichel to toews and van riemsdyk...

I can understand why people might get a little anxious, but I won't go there

Well, let see here. Three million dollars or chemistry 101. Three million dollars and instantly becoming King of an entire city or chemistry 101. Three million dollars or chem...? Wow! real tough decision. I wonder what Jack will choose.

I still think we sign O'Connor. We get Eichel and O'Connor. its like 2 first round picks right there.
- ImThatGuy

From what I saw of O'Connor in the frozen four I have zero interest in him.