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Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Dec 31 @ 3:42 PM ET
Mental midget and Wetbandits have an intense new years Xbox game..
- Buffalo39


Hey, let's meet next game. It's been fun, as usual, gotta get back to XBOX. Mom will be calling for dinner soon I want to get some gaming in before hand.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 31 @ 3:43 PM ET
Yeah, definitely a lot of guys we can do without. I think Kulikov is 77.

I don't think Gionta is dead weight. He's fine on the 3rd line right now, he'll be back next year at probably half what he's making now. Girgensons might get another similar deal, but I'm thinking probably not. I just don't know what happened to Ennis, injuries are tough, but even when healthy he hasn't been great. We're stuck with Moulson and Gorges, like it or not. Grant and Deslauries are just bodies on the 4th line.

- Wetbandit1


We can do better than Gionta. We can sure as hell do better than d lo and girgs. Moulson 100% needs to go imo. I just can't stand watching him anymore. I like Ennis and I think he can be a good player, but he and Bylsma seem to be a match made in hell
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 31 @ 3:44 PM ET
Hey, let's meet next game. It's been fun, as usual, gotta get back to XBOX. Mom will be calling for dinner soon I want to get some gaming in before hand.
- Wetbandit1

I hope dinner is some bison, or maybe buffalo meat.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:44 PM ET
welp, save my day canada
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Dec 31 @ 3:45 PM ET
welp, save my day USA
- Sabresfan-365

Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:45 PM ET
Colin white


Hire Motzko
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Dec 31 @ 3:45 PM ET
There's our boy
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:48 PM ET
Colin white


Hire Motzko

- Sabresfan-365

Murray is an idiot
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Dec 31 @ 3:48 PM ET
We can do better than Gionta. We can sure as hell do better than d lo and girgs. Moulson 100% needs to go imo. I just can't stand watching him anymore. I like Ennis and I think he can be a good player, but he and Bylsma seem to be a match made in hell
- jcragcrumple


I don't disagree. Gionta for now is fine, next year he'll probably be on the 4th line. I don't see how they'll be able to keep Baptiste and Bailey and Carrier all down in Roc. I was saying, especially about Grant and Deslauries is that they're just place holders until some of the kids are ready. Girgensons is likely on a one year tryout and he's not doing so hot, but he's still an RFA, so who know what happens with him. Maybe let him go and recoup a pick. Ennis is just, what happened to that guy? I'm guessing it's a little bit of everything, he was playing over his head with Nolan which some guys seem to do, injuries, and coaching.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:50 PM ET
This is what good coaching looks like huh?
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San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Dec 31 @ 3:50 PM ET
USA USA USA USA
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:50 PM ET
Murray is an idiot
- sbroads24


given him a lot of leeway during his time here but this team is just bad.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Dec 31 @ 3:51 PM ET
But seriously I am going to play some XBOX now. lol. Or maybe I'll watch the 2nd part of The Grand Tour from yesterday. I'm not sure which.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:51 PM ET
Why did Ingram get the start?
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lancaster, NY
Joined: 07.17.2006

Dec 31 @ 3:51 PM ET
I guess .. I just don't know what you mean by hard fought
- GERBE!!!75PTS



Rinehart was much more "involved" in the dirty areas, he used skill to attack defenders, he was taking chances using his "talent", I can count at least 5 solid scoring chances he created.

Kane is playing with the kind of fire and physicality I've always wanted in my wingers.

Jack, what is there to say, this kid has "it" more than anyone gives him credit for.

McCabe is not only physical out there but fast, tough, and better than expected.

Risto has become a top 10 Defenseman in the league in front of our eyes.

Reinhart was scouted as, "Dale Hawerchuck" style player, I was lucky enough to witness first hand what that player looks like on the ice vs. a Peca or Lafontaine , its not your fault you don't have as much context to place your assessments in, you will in time, if you remain a fan of the game. Anyways, back to Sam, the past two games, he has taken chances with Skill Moves, Gotten more involved along the wall, hell he actually checked a Boston Player today, but he sees the game faster than those on the ice do and it becomes more obvious he is trending up on a gradual curve supported by his NHL family and Sabres Organization. He will not be rushed, He will take professional steps like Chris Drury, The Best is yet to come.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Dec 31 @ 3:51 PM ET
Why did Ingram get the start?
- Sabresfan-365


lol I literally thought you said Instagram.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:53 PM ET
lol I literally thought you said Instagram.
- Wetbandit1



im a millennial so thats probably what i meant
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Dec 31 @ 3:54 PM ET
given him a lot of leeway during his time here but this team is just bad.
- Sabresfan-365


How much is the roster and how much is the coach and his antiquated coaching philosophy?
Hopefully disco Richard's leash is shorter than I think it is??
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:55 PM ET
How much is the roster and how much is the coach and his antiquated coaching philosophy?
Hopefully disco Richard's leash is shorter than I think it is??

- turbo044



its both. if it was one we'd be mediocre.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 31 @ 3:57 PM ET
its both. if it was one we'd be mediocre.
- Sabresfan-365

Don't worry, we just started rebuilding in 2014, and we have 10 years to be good. Our frustration is 7 years premature
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Dec 31 @ 3:58 PM ET
Rinehart was much more "involved" in the dirty areas, he used skill to attack defenders, he was taking chances using his "talent", I can count at least 5 solid scoring chances he created.

Kane is playing with the kind of fire and physicality I've always wanted in my wingers.

Jack, what is there to say, this kid has "it" more than anyone gives him credit for.

McCabe is not only physical out there but fast, tough, and better than expected.

Risto has become a top 10 Defenseman in the league in front of our eyes.

Reinhart was scouted as, "Dale Hawerchuck" style player, I was lucky enough to witness first hand what that player looks like on the ice vs. a Peca or Lafontaine , its not your fault you don't have as much context to place your assessments in, you will in time, if you remain a fan of the game. Anyways, back to Sam, the past two games, he has taken chances with Skill Moves, Gotten more involved along the wall, hell he actually checked a Boston Player today, but he sees the game faster than those on the ice do and it becomes more obvious he is trending up on a gradual curve supported by his NHL family and Sabres Organization. He will not be rushed, He will take professional steps like Chris Drury, The Best is yet to come.

- MEBSabresFAN


You said hard effort from the team ( as in one ) that's what I was disagreeing with

Reinhart was never scouted as a hawerchuck style player I have no idea where that came from just saying

I guess you can look at the bright side but we're still are terrible


jmdodgeser4
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.26.2009

Dec 31 @ 4:00 PM ET
E kane available yet?
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 31 @ 4:00 PM ET
How much is the roster and how much is the coach and his antiquated coaching philosophy?
Hopefully disco Richard's leash is shorter than I think it is??

- turbo044


To me, the coaching is the infuriating part. There has to be a middle ground between Nolan's "go play hockey hard" and Bylsma's over emphasis on positioning. Jack isn't allowed to use his speed really unless he accepts a pass in his own end and skates through the middle like they're setting up a power play.

We're not scoring enough and I think the D corps (with the exception of 55) isn't doing a good enough job getting the puck to the forwards on the transition, and the cycle game - as opposed to a more rush-oriented system - simply isn't working
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lancaster, NY
Joined: 07.17.2006

Dec 31 @ 4:00 PM ET
You said hard effort from the team ( as in one ) that's what I was disagreeing with

Reinhart was never scouted as a hawerchuck style player I have no idea where that came from just saying

I guess you can look at the bright side but we're still are terrible

- GERBE!!!75PTS



Describe Dale Hawerchuck in one two words =
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Dec 31 @ 4:03 PM ET
Describe Dale Hawerchuck in one two words =
- MEBSabresFAN

Trade Him
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