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Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Aug 24 @ 4:32 PM ET
Gorges is a vet, both Risto and Pysyk are/were young
Pysyk is a RHD, Gorges LHD


I don't think Pysyk is as good as his stats show he is. In fact I think he has a lot of holes in his game. Fact is though almost every one of his numbers are positive outside of scoring and penalties taken, and pretty much all of Gorges numbers are god awful.

This isn't just when he was asked to play a top role in Buffalo, he had bad numbers on a good Montreal team and that's one of the reasons they chose to trade him, and resign Alexie Emelien who isn't much better

- sbroads24

All that said, as a 3rd pairing defenseman Gorges will do fine. Not saying he'll do great, but it won't be the end of the world. I'd still like to see Guhle over Franson and Nelson in Rochester. I'd also like to trade for Fowler.

Kulikov-Ristolainen
Fowler-Bogosian
McCabe-Guhle

Before anyone says anything, I'm not saying don't play McCabe or only play him those amount of minutes. I'm just saying I would play Fowler ahead of him. I'd still want him getting 15+ minutes a night and would let him on the PP too .
Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Aug 24 @ 4:34 PM ET
#therealbubbleboy
- SomeoneGerman

But if you bring him in as a UFA and don't give him a huge contract, which his stats haven't warranted, then you're really not losing much if he gets hurt. If he gets hurt you need someone from Rochester to fill the spot which is the same position we're in right now
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Aug 24 @ 4:34 PM ET
All that said, as a 3rd pairing defenseman Gorges will do fine. Not saying he'll do great, but it won't be the end of the world. I'd still like to see Guhle over Franson and Nelson in Rochester. I'd also like to trade for Fowler.

Kulikov-Ristolainen
Fowler-Bogosian
McCabe-Guhle

Before anyone says anything, I'm not saying don't play McCabe or only play him those amount of minutes. I'm just saying I would play Fowler ahead of him. I'd still want him getting 15+ minutes a night and would let him on the PP too .

- Zschalberg

Agreed, but it's not an upgrade from Piss-boy, and potentially a down grade from Guhle.

Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Aug 24 @ 4:39 PM ET
Agreed, but it's not an upgrade from Piss-boy, and potentially a down grade from Guhle.
- sbroads24

Well it's not a downgrade since he wasn't here last year, but I agree Guhle is better in that spot. If Gorges isn't teaching someone he loses that edge over what Guhle can bring. He's not an upgrade on Pysyk but Kulikov is an upgrade in the 2nd position.

I'd rather Guhle took Franson's spot and we drop Gorges if we can swing a Fowler or another defenseman deal.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Aug 24 @ 4:47 PM ET
Im playing callaway hot x2s right now, picked them up roughtly 2 years ago, I have been liking them
- DDM-Coga

I use callaway knock off irons


may purchase the real ones this winter
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Aug 24 @ 4:55 PM ET
I use callaway knock off irons


may purchase the real ones this winter

- homiedclown


They were worth the investment, I love the look and feel of their clubs...already come with golf pride grips which was a huge plus in my books.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Aug 24 @ 5:07 PM ET
Just watched an episode of Sports Jeopardy where dumbass Dan Patrick mispronounces Gilbert Perreault's first name...
And it was even in reference to the "French Connection"

Never liked Patrick
Cocky A-hole

- jdfitz77


He's a basketball guy. I used to watch his show on NBCSN, and even during the Cup Final it would rate maybe 3 minutes out of his 3 hour show. If there was a game played the night before. If there was a game that night it would be like 30 seconds. "Game 3 tonight. I have no (frank)ing clue what hockey is, that's the one where they slide the stones down the ice, and people yell 'HO!' right? That's why it's called 'HOckey'"
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Aug 24 @ 5:35 PM ET
I'd say there's a chance.

Washington, Pittsburgh, NYI are all locks in the Metro.
MTL, Tampa, Florida are locks in the Atlantic.
Rangers are a pretty good bet. That means we're going against the Flyers, Bruins, and Red Wings for that last spot. Each team has their problems and it can come down to things such as luck, injuries, or just a hot team at the right time.

It's possible, but I wouldn't say playoffs or bust. We could easily play well and still miss.

- Zschalberg


I don't know that I'd call Montreal a lock, but if I was betting I'd definitely put money on them.

Neither would I call the Islanders a lock. They lost a lot this offseason and didn't add anything significant enough to cover what they lost. I'd much rather have Okposo than Ladd. At best it's a wash, and they didn't replace Nielsen.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Aug 24 @ 5:45 PM ET
Mike Weber camp tryout with Blues.

I really wish he signed within the division
seedy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: you don't need an ignore button to ignore someone., CA
Joined: 02.22.2007

Aug 24 @ 5:52 PM ET
I have an alibi
- homiedclown


My Alibi is that it was Bud.



….and it would be quite a bit of travel to steal 36 beers.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Aug 24 @ 6:08 PM ET
I think we're going to be good this year.
- Der Kaiser


Do you just have this assigned to a macro now?
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Aug 24 @ 6:12 PM ET
Mike Weber camp tryout with Blues.

I really wish he signed within the division

- sbroads24



Mike Weber scores the gwg goal in G7 to win the blues their first ever stanley cup


How do you react? I think id actually be speechless
LandlordTom
Buffalo Sabres
Location: why bitch about no new blogs, when all you're going to do is post the same, tired stuff day after da, NY
Joined: 07.16.2011

Aug 24 @ 6:16 PM ET
Mike Weber scores the gwg goal in G7 to win the blues their first ever stanley cup


How do you react? I think id actually be speechless

- Sabresfan-365

we would all owe HH a beer.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Aug 24 @ 6:19 PM ET
Mike Weber scores the gwg goal in G7 to win the blues their first ever stanley cup


How do you react? I think id actually be speechless

- Sabresfan-365


First he has to make the team.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Aug 24 @ 6:20 PM ET
you a ping guy?
- DDM-Coga


I'm the resident Ping guy.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Aug 24 @ 6:22 PM ET
Clubs look good, but TON of scam reports.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo


Eggzactly, stay away from warrior.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Aug 24 @ 6:24 PM ET
Well it wont be Juri Hudler, he signed with the Stars
- lulags


I don't think Murray showed any interest. I would hope he pokes the bear at Pirri though.
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Aug 24 @ 6:44 PM ET
I'm the resident Ping guy.
- mhp


Fancy boy
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Aug 24 @ 6:46 PM ET
My Alibi is that it was Bud.



….and it would be quite a bit of travel to steal 36 beers.

- seedy

I can't talk, I have a 14 pack of rolling rock in the back of the fridge for emergency

mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Aug 24 @ 7:02 PM ET
Fancy boy
- DDM-Coga


me like the Pings.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM ET
me like the Pings.
- mhp


But what golf clubs do you like?
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Aug 24 @ 7:14 PM ET
But what golf clubs do you like?
- Wetbandit1




The ones with the big sweet spot. Ping it baby!!
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Aug 24 @ 7:23 PM ET
I'm the resident Ping guy.
- mhp

I just put a bid in for some cleveland 588 TT irons


I will know in the morning if I won them
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM ET
I just put a bid in for some cleveland 588 TT irons


I will know in the morning if I won them

- homiedclown


Not a big fan of Cleveland equipment. Years ago when they had the Launcher series of woods they were excellent. Roger Cleveland sold his company to Srixon and joined Callaway. He's a big reason Callaway puts out a great product.

Good luck on the bid.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Aug 24 @ 7:37 PM ET
Not a big fan of Cleveland equipment. Years ago when they had the Launcher series of woods they were excellent. Roger Cleveland sold his company to Srixon and joined Callaway. He's a big reason Callaway puts out a great product.

Good luck on the bid.

- mhp

It's a $90 bid, if I get them and don't like them I will dump them on craigslist

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