Ugh I just can't wait until October to see our new team on the ice. Whatever happens it will be fun again to finally root for them to win again.
- Carubba-Kaleta

It's been a while, I forget how to do this

Has a no trade clause.
- Sabresfan-365

Which he did waive to go there.

It only took 2 years after he was drafted to become a serious threat in the East.

Now they did miss the playoffs the next two seasons.

The point is it is possible to make a run that quickly.

Just need players to step up earlier than expected and/or moves to be made.
- dadeadhead

Serious threat, yet they still haven't won. That's my point. It can take a while because of things beyond your control. And not all players step up and not all trades work out. Lots of things would have to break their way for them to win a cup that quickly.

The Hawks look like the Sabres tonight.

Which he did waive to go there.


- dadeadhead

Yes, on the premise that he'd be playing with Anaheim. Do you really want to trade for someone who not to long ago had your team on his no go list?


He's also 31..

I can't believe a team in the Conference finals that has won two cups in recent years could get dominated so completely in a period like that.

Yes, on the premise that he'd be playing with Anaheim. Do you really want to trade for someone who not to long ago had your team on his no go list?


He's also 31..
- Sabresfan-365

Only 2 years left on his deal.

Only 8 mil remaining on his deal.

I can't believe a team in the Conference finals that has won two cups in recent years could get dominated so completely in a period like that.
- Pierceme69

brutal first period for them

biggest lopsided period I have seen since the sabres/flyers series with the drop pass pp

Only 2 years left on his deal.

Only 8 mil remaining on his deal.
- dadeadhead

If he can be had for cheap, i would think Anaheim would want at least something valuable in return (though they choose to sit him over stoner so maybe not).

It only took 2 years after he was drafted to become a serious threat in the East.

Now they did miss the playoffs the next two seasons.

The point is it is possible to make a run that quickly.

Just need players to step up earlier than expected and/or the right moves to be made.
- dadeadhead

TB also had an MVP caliber player in St. Louis and a former 1st overall pick Lecavilier

needs to win a cup

1. sold top 4 d
2. top 2 lines clicking
3. unreal special team
4. heart on bottom half of roster
5. great goaltending
6. luck

TB also had an MVP caliber player in St. Louis and a former 1st overall pick Lecavilier
- sbroads24

It sure did but also those guys were on a team that got 71 points which was the worst in the league in 07/08 and 66 points the following year which was 2nd worst.

Gotta single me out again I see
- SABRES 89

I agree w you. Murray is gonna try to flip things as soon as possible.

It sure did but also those guys were on a team that got 71 points which was the worst in the league in 07/08 and 66 points the following year which was 2nd worst.
- dadeadhead

Right, but our circumstances are different.

The only thing that would propel us to contender is to hop into a time machine and fast forward Eichel and Reinhart's development a few years

I agree w you. Murray is gonna try to flip things as soon as possible.
- Der Kaiser

roy is a free agent

Right, but our circumstances are different.

The only thing that would propel us to contender is to hop into a time machine and fast forward Eichel and Reinhart's development a few years
- sbroads24

people over-evaluate what others have and under evaluate what we have IMO

not a jab at you

I agree w you. Murray is gonna try to flip things as soon as possible.
- Der Kaiser

It makes sense, why go through all this just to wait another 4 more years. I'm sure it won't be nest year but at least we will see a better team on this ice.

roy is a free agent
- homiedclown

So is Olli

So is Olli
- SABRES 89

It makes sense, why go through all this just to wait another 4 more years. I'm sure it won't be nest year but at least we will see a better team on this ice.
- SABRES 89

PIT 2008–09 25 18 3 4 40[1] 2nd in Atlantic 24 16 8 Stanley Cup Champions
PIT 2009–10 82 47 28 7 101 2nd in Atlantic 13 7 6 Lost in conference semi-finals
PIT 2010–11 82 49 25 8 106 2nd in Atlantic 7 3 4 Lost in conference quarter-finals
PIT 2011–12 82 51 25 6 108 2nd in Atlantic 6 2 4 Lost in conference quarter-finals
PIT 2012–13 48[2] 36 12 0 72 1st in Eastern Conference 15 8 7 Lost in conference finals
PIT 2013–14 82 51 24 7 109 1st in Metropolitan 13 7 6 Lost in conference semi-finals

people over-evaluate what others have and under evaluate what we have IMO

not a jab at you
- homiedclown

I think we are eventually going to be a great team, I just think it will take time to gel and figure out where all these guys pan out

no one should be disappointed about next year yes will most likely be picking in the top five but this team will be very exciting to watch the future is bright

I think we are eventually going to be a great team, I just think it will take time to gel and figure out where all these guys pan out
- sbroads24

coaching, the right additions and special teams will do a world of difference IMO for this team

needs to win a cup

1. sold top 4 d
2. top 2 lines clicking
3. unreal special team
4. heart on bottom half of roster
5. great goaltending
6. luck
- homiedclown

How many of those can they address this off-season. One? Maybe 2?

I think we are eventually going to be a great team, I just think it will take time to gel and figure out where all these guys pan out
- sbroads24

Your timeframe is too long for Pegs and GMTM. They are shaking it over here boss