That's it , Buy him out than take him out and shoot him. He was the right player for us at the right time. No one expected 30 a year from him if they knew hockey. But he is being a good mentor to all our young guys and helping them become pros. It is worth a couple Million a year just how he has taken Eichel in. He has never not done what is asked of him . And we will not be in Salary cap hell because of his deal. The cap will be going up folks. New Government in Canada is making Cdn dollar rebound and new deal with Major league baseball for the net,

Some folks just want Misery even if they have to invent it.



- Maximum Signal

dude you kill me with these lines

dude you kill me with these lines
- gerbe42

Why Thank You!

Sabres win and people complain.

Moulson has 4 goals but he's apparently terrible. Even though the team is still 8 million below the cap, his contract makes him a pariah. The team has just started gelling offensively and we have players making big plays at big times. But apparently the offense sucks.

Pysyk and McCabe have both taken a big step and look as good if not better than anyone could have hoped but the defense stinks. Not to mention Bogo is still out and, like him or not, is better than Gorges and will bump him down. But apparently the defense sucks.

Ullmark has been unexpectedly above average and when Lehner comes back could either see a good amount of starts in the AHL or be a full time backup, either way would be good for him. But apparently the goaltending sucks.

The team is 6-8 and 3 points out of 8th and has gone 5-5 in its last 10 in a year where we had low expectations, and finally has a system that they look like they're buying into. But apparently the team and the coaching sucks.

The season has just begun and it's been fun so far. You don't have to love every player and every move but just celebrate a win, just for one day. For (frank)s sake.

Sabres win and people complain.

Moulson has 4 goals but he's apparently terrible. Even though the team is still 8 million below the cap, his contract makes him a pariah. The team has just started gelling offensively and we have players making big plays at big times. But apparently the offense sucks.

Pysyk and McCabe have both taken a big step and look as good if not better than anyone could have hoped but the defense stinks. Not to mention Bogo is still out and, like him or not, is better than Gorges and will bump him down. But apparently the defense sucks.

Ullmark has been unexpectedly above average and when Lehner comes back could either see a good amount of starts in the AHL or be a full time backup, either way would be good for him. But apparently the goaltending sucks.

The team is 6-8 and 3 points out of 8th and has gone 5-5 in its last 10 in a year where we had low expectations, and finally has a system that they look like they're buying into. But apparently the team and the coaching sucks.

The season has just begun and it's been fun so far. You don't have to love every player and every move but just celebrate a win, just for one day. For (frank)s sake.


- Zschalberg

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sick goal by bennett

That's it , Buy him out than take him out and shoot him. He was the right player for us at the right time. No one expected 30 a year from him if they knew hockey. But he is being a good mentor to all our young guys and helping them become pros. It is worth a couple Million a year just how he has taken Eichel in. He has never not done what is asked of him . And we will not be in Salary cap hell because of his deal. The cap will be going up folks. New Government in Canada is making Cdn dollar rebound and new deal with Major league baseball for the net,

Some folks just want Misery even if they have to invent it.



- Maximum Signal

Or some people could not like Matt Moulson

I have never liked him, and although this team is fine with the cap, and his contract wont hurt us. Some people are allowed not to like him.

Or some people could not like Matt Moulson

I have never liked him, and although this team is fine with the cap, and his contract wont hurt us. Some people are allowed not to like him.
- Mentalorgasm5

Last year it was ok to hate everyone. This year we are 6-8 and we are supposed to love every player

Fair enough but how much conversation can you really have about how great eichel is? A couple of "agreed" posts then *crickets*
- Sabresfan-365

I have constantly wondered how much more conversation could be had about signings and trades like Gorges, Gionta, & Moulson, and yet that horse continues to be beaten beyond death.

SO.....we won....in the last 30 seconds...

Or some people could not like Matt Moulson

I have never liked him, and although this team is fine with the cap, and his contract wont hurt us. Some people are allowed not to like him.
- Mentalorgasm5

As early as next year, Matt Moulson will be to the Sabres as Vincent Lecavalier is to the Flyers.

Last year it was ok to hate everyone. This year we are 6-8 and we are supposed to love every player
- sbroads24

The amount of negativity involved in sports is astounding, and in life.

That is an overall comment and not directed at you or others.

Now Moulson is the problem? some are to use to this team losing, give it a rest.

As early as next year, Matt Moulson will be to the Sabres as Vincent Lecavalier is to the Flyers.
- rmiethaner

And we'll still be making a deep run into the playoffs...

As early as next year, Matt Moulson will be to the Sabres as Vincent Lecavalier is to the Flyers.
- rmiethaner

Ideally, his contract would be up in the 2017-2018 season like Gorges.

Unfortunately that is not the case, but it is also not something worth going nuts over...yet.

The amount of negativity is involved in sports is astounding, and in life.

That is an overall comment and not directed at you or others.
- kingcong39

No, just discussion about how to be better.

In sports and in life.

The amount of negativity is involved in sports is astounding, and in life.

That is an overall comment and not directed at you or others.
- kingcong39

It's understandable for the city of Buffalo.

This team has an excellent young core.

Eichel looks like a superstar
O'Reilly looks great
Ristolainen looks great
Reinhart looks decent

I think it's ok to still discuss what's lacking or what needs improvement. We are rebuilding to eventually win cups, not just be fun to watch

Ideally, his contract would be up in the 2017-2018 season like Gorges.

Unfortunately that is not the case, but it is also not something worth going nuts over...yet.
- kingcong39

I agree. I know I said next year, but it will be probably the year after next.

No, just discussion about how to be better.

In sports and in life.
- rmiethaner

Incorrect sir as it pertains to what I meant, which is how many find the one cloud in an otherwise sunny sky to focus on way, way too much of the time.

Incorrect sir as it pertains to what I meant, which is how many find the one cloud in an otherwise sunny sky to focus on way, way too much of the time.
- kingcong39

Sometimes that cloud is very big and crates an very large overcast.

OK, I don't even know what I am talking about anymore. Just always wanted to be on the debate team.

As early as next year, Matt Moulson will be to the Sabres as Vincent Lecavalier is to the Flyers.
- rmiethaner

I agree, he wont have a position, we are just lucky enough that his cap wont hurt else. His contract will end, right when the sabres will start needing the money. But for those final 2 years of his contract, he will not have a spot on the top 6 imo, and he really cannot fill the roles of a 3rd or 4th line player.

Or some people could not like Matt Moulson

I have never liked him, and although this team is fine with the cap, and his contract wont hurt us. Some people are allowed not to like him.
- Mentalorgasm5

Fine , but quit whining like him and his contract are the demise of the franchise.

Fine , but quit whining like him and his contract are the demise of the franchise.
- Maximum Signal

mmm I am not doing that.

Thanks though, come again

Fine , but quit whining like him and his contract are the demise of the franchise.
- Maximum Signal

Not the demise, but really could be a problem.

You made a good point about the cap going up. But this is a list of players who will get raises before his contract is up. Not including ROR who is the highest paid:

Kane
Ennis (contract is up the same year)
Foligino
Eichel
Reinhart
Girgs
Larsson
Pysyk
McCabe
Risto
Ullmark

Sabres win and people complain.


- Zschalberg

God-dammit! Im a people person!!!!!!



To be fair, its mostly just ONE person complaining....and he wants every player on our team to be Sydney Crosby.

I think the crosshairs are there because the decline has been noticeable (from when we first got him) and the contract has people (including me) a little worried.
- Sabresfan-365

Anyone who expected numbers even close to those he put up with Tavares had some serious delusions. He had a bad year last year, but who had a "good" year other than Girgensons, and to a lesser extent Ennis? Moulson is a player who needs talent around him to perform well. And he's no spring chicken anymore. Statistically speaking a players best year is around 24 years of age, not saying it's all down hill from there, but usually, it doesn't get significantly better. Hind sight is always 20/20, but there was no ROR, Eichel, Kane on this team when we signed him. You have to make the deal that's in front of you. Not what may be in 2 years.