Rest in pieces.
- lumlums

It was Kenneth Bone's fault.

I'm not telling anyone anything. I'm not panicking because we don't actually have any real information yet.

Do I hate the fact that there's a possibility that he could be out for quite a while? Absolutely. But that doesn't automatically mean we're going to lose every game, which is how some people are reacting around here.

It's a poop sandwich. But pissing and moaning about it isn't going to turn it into a cheeseburger. It's still a poop sandwich.
- HonkFortheGoose

So you're saying we should bring back the turdburger jersey for this season?

Ennis-ROR-Fasching
Kane-Reinhart-Moulson
Foligno-Girgs-gionta
Dlo-larsson-grant
- jcragcrumple

Fasching top line RW? Not sure about that but this is the best looking lineup I've seen since the happening.

Ennis-ROR-Fasching
Kane-Reinhart-Moulson
Foligno-Girgs-gionta
Dlo-larsson-grant
- jcragcrumple

HE may not play either. According to reports he couldn't even take a faceoff earlier this week.

So you're saying we should bring back the turdburger jersey for this season?
- Buffalo--Sabres

Good god no! I'd actually rather them forfeit games than see them in that hot mess again.

So the hate for Girgs must be extraordinary today....

It was Kenneth Bone's fault.
- jochfr

(frank)ing K bones. Dumb bastard just needs to forget his finite resource and make a (frank)ing decision

I heard Eichel died today...
- jochfr

Thoughts and prayers to Garth and his family.

So anyone want to redo their predictions for the year?

So anyone want to redo their predictions for the year?
- Zschalberg

Sure..After we get the diagnosis on Eichel

So anyone want to redo their predictions for the year?
- Zschalberg

Sure..After we get the diagnosis on Eichel
- feetontheair22

Better be before 7 tonight. Once the first puck drops all predictions are locked in. If you want that amazing prize I'm offering, that is

By February we will be debating whether the Sabres should tank the rest of the season or not. Even with Eichel this team made only minor improvements off season....

By February we will be debating whether the Sabres should tank the rest of the season or not. Even with Eichel this team made only minor improvements off season....
- rapperray

Dr. change your meds again Ray ?

By February we will be debating whether the Sabres should tank the rest of the season or not. Even with Eichel this team made only minor improvements off season....
- rapperray

Yeah that part's not true, but okay. The team without Eichel is not better than last year. The exact same team from last year with Eichel is already a better team because Eichel and Sam have grown as players. Game 1 v Game 82 they were head and shoulders better.

That take is a bit too hot, gotta cool it off a bit

Dr. change your meds again Ray ?
- cabin

No Cab... This team just does not impress me.... too many second and 3rd line players and really aside from Eichel... No first line players.... Average goaltending and a defnse that is average...

No Cab... This team just does not impress me.... too many second and 3rd line players and really aside from Eichel... No first line players.... Average goaltending and a defnse that is average...
- rapperray

I will wait to judge . Just glad hockey is back.

Better be before 7 tonight. Once the first puck drops all predictions are locked in. If you want that amazing prize I'm offering, that is
- Zschalberg

East - Washington
West - San Jose
Cup - San Jose
Hart - Kuznetsov

Sabres w/ Eichel finish 8th, without Eichel, 8th pick overall

Another article said an ankle injury could be 6-8 weeks. Maybe we could go .500 for 6-8 weeks barring further injury
- jcragcrumple

Not to confident that the Sabres would have went .500 with Eichel. Will be hard pressed to do so without him.

I will wait to judge . Just glad hockey is back.
- cabin

If it is actually hockey we are watching.... I don't think todays game can be called hockey...

Fasching top line RW? Not sure about that but this is the best looking lineup I've seen since the happening.
- Buffalo--Sabres

In that case, here's a funkier version:

Nylander-ROR-Moulson
Kane-Reinhart/Ennis-Ennis/Reinhart
Foligno-Girgs-Fasching
Grant-Larsson-Gionta

D-Lo

Unless we're gonna try to grind out 2-1 wins, Nylander may get the nod to provide some offense despite his defensive shortcomings

In that case, here's a funkier version:

Nylander-ROR-Moulson
Kane-Reinhart/Ennis-Ennis/Reinhart
Foligno-Girgs-Fasching
Grant-Larsson-Gionta

D-Lo

Unless we're gonna try to grind out 2-1 wins, Nylander may get the nod to provide some offense despite his defensive shortcomings
- jcragcrumple

The Sabres will be overachieving if they can average 2 goals a game...

He was shot by a sniper, perched.


- SomeoneGerman

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perch

The Sabres will be overachieving if they can average 2 goals a game...
- rapperray

Disagree. Okposo will be back soon. We have adequate center depth. If Eichel's only out 6-8 weeks (hockey gods willing) the interim top 6 is

Ennis-ROR-Okposo
Kane-Reinhart-Moulson.

Not great, Not terrible.

Here's what I would do once Okposo and O'Riley are back in a few games.

Ennis O'Riley Okposo
Kane Reinhart Bailey (Call up)
Foligno Grant Moulson
Girgensons Larsson Gionta

Fasching Deslauries

We're (frank)ed anyway. I'd like to see Nylander earn his role no matter what in Rochester. Call up Bailey and hope he can convert. If not, send him down and put in Fasching.