I'm surprised Murray could get off his stool at Bada Bing...

I saw a double rainbow today. It was pretty cool. That is all. Carry on.

Sell, Sell, Sell

his problems go back to his days in junior, he is not worth his current salary and will be looking for a raise on his next one. He has scored exactly 30 goals on the dot once and will never again. He is a very good forechecking 3rd liner who if he stays out of trouble and off the IR (two things he struggles with ) he is a 40-50 point guy at the very best. Kane knows he is playing for his next contract, dont be fooled and over pay. If only he were half as good as he thought he was.
- Ross77

He might get 30 again this year and didn't score his 1st until 12/3. I see your point though. The problem is if we lose Kane, I think the lack of goal scoring after would hurt us more than lack of D now.

I don't know how anybody could commit to a long term deal with Kane with anything resembling confidence based on his past.

That is just supporting evidence as to the reason he is being looked at as a key piece in an attempt to get a quality defensemen back.
- kingcong39

You want to become a very good team? You keep Kane and extend him . simple as that.

You want to become a very good team? You keep Kane and extend him . simple as that.
- fastek

Is that why the guy has 0 career playoff games? Because he's necessary for success?

Dude is a solid player playing well. You can live without him of it gets you a defenseman they desperately need

Is that why the guy has 0 career playoff games? Because he's necessary for success?

Dude is a solid player playing well. You can live without him of it gets you a defenseman they desperately need
- sbroads24

No, he has 0 playoff games because he played for (frank)ing Atlanta and Winnipeg... Jesus Christ.

No, he has 0 playoff games because he played for (frank)ing Atlanta and Winnipeg... Jesus Christ.
- Wetbandit1

Yeah, the Winnipeg team that went to the playoffs when they traded him. Jesus Christ

We also had a winning record with him out of the lineup last year

He might get 30 again this year and didn't score his 1st until 12/3. I see your point though. The problem is if we lose Kane, I think the lack of goal scoring after would hurt us more than lack of D now.
- Hatboro_Swords

Look, Kane's killing it, and I would be willing to sign him to another contract with a reasonably market driven raise.

But is he creating his opportunities, or cashing ridiculous snipes, or stunning us all with amazing bulldozer rushes to the cage?

Or has he been the recipient of a resurgent Gionta, and good work from Jack and Samson? And if he is, can't our younger cheaper guys do that, too?

EDIT: my point is I think he has value, and I think it's enough value that he might bring the ever elusive top pair Damn, and if he can, we should do that ASAP.

Look, Kane's killing it, and I would be willing to sign him to another contract with a reasonably market driven raise.

But is he creating his opportunities, or cashing ridiculous snipes, or stunning us all with amazing bulldozer rushes to the cage?

Or has he been the recipient of a resurgent Gionta, and good work from Jack and Samson? And if he is, can't our younger cheaper guys do that, too?
- Der Kaiser

I kinda think he is standing on his own. He is getting some lucky goals, but scoring some snipes too. The OT winner was nice. Play was setup brilliantly by Eichel, but it was a great finish to go upstairs up close to make sure goalie doesn't make the save. Iif Eichel didn't pass it to him, he might've killed Jack. Looked like Eich had a couple opps to feed him and either held on too long or shot himself.

Look, Kane's killing it, and I would be willing to sign him to another contract with a reasonably market driven raise.

But is he creating his opportunities, or cashing ridiculous snipes, or stunning us all with amazing bulldozer rushes to the cage?

Or has he been the recipient of a resurgent Gionta, and good work from Jack and Samson? And if he is, can't our younger cheaper guys do that, too?

EDIT: my point is I think he has value, and I think it's enough value that he might bring the ever elusive top pair Damn, and if he can, we should do that ASAP.
- Der Kaiser

I think yes and no. I don't think Bailey could have scored his first goal where he powered through Vlasic and sneaked it through Jones, but I think Bailey could have tapped in that feed from Eichel.

Kane is unique. But winning with our current D core would be even more unique

GMTM on Eichel: "He certainly won't get his pee pee slapped by me for being a little more outspoken." #Sabres

— Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) February 9, 2017

Not a great Quote GMTM

First off, I would like to touch on something Pach mentioned in his last blog about the state of the fourth line, I was totally against Murray not wanting to resign Tim Schaller, I was informed by members of this board that it was a non issue and that we could do better. Better hasn't happened and Schaller is playing a solid game for the Bruins. I am hoping Evan Rodrigues gets a opportunity to grab a spot on the fourth line and improve that lines production.
Kane has been the benefactor of some good plays by the players he is playing with, not a bad thing, the problem would be if he wasn't scoring when the golden chances present themselves, he seems to be playing a better team game and using his linemates to get plays going.
I have stated that I do not want to trade Kane, but , if it landed us a young, stud D-Man I might have to have a change of heart.

Look, Kane's killing it, and I would be willing to sign him to another contract with a reasonably market driven raise.

But is he creating his opportunities, or cashing ridiculous snipes, or stunning us all with amazing bulldozer rushes to the cage?

Or has he been the recipient of a resurgent Gionta, and good work from Jack and Samson? And if he is, can't our younger cheaper guys do that, too?

EDIT: my point is I think he has value, and I think it's enough value that he might bring the ever elusive top pair Damn, and if he can, we should do that ASAP.
- Der Kaiser

This is a good post

GMTM on Eichel: "He certainly won't get his pee pee slapped by me for being a little more outspoken." #Sabres

— Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) February 9, 2017

Not a great Quote GMTM
- DDM-Coga

On the radio just an hour ago GMTM said he's "...a bit of an anal stickler" when it comes to getting offsides calls (and all calls in general) correct. I almost laughed myself into the oncoming traffic lane driving home from work.

On the radio just an hour ago GMTM said he's "...a bit of an anal stickler" when it comes to getting offsides calls (and all calls in general) correct. I almost laughed myself into the oncoming traffic lane driving home from work.
- LandlordTom

Is GMTM on team Butt Stuff?

My column

Look, Kane's killing it, and I would be willing to sign him to another contract with a reasonably market driven raise.

But is he creating his opportunities, or cashing ridiculous snipes, or stunning us all with amazing bulldozer rushes to the cage?

Or has he been the recipient of a resurgent Gionta, and good work from Jack and Samson? And if he is, can't our younger cheaper guys do that, too?

EDIT: my point is I think he has value, and I think it's enough value that he might bring the ever elusive top pair Damn, and if he can, we should do that ASAP.
- Der Kaiser

I agree about your last point, if the deal is there. BUT Kane has been scoring the timely goals, burying chances, and playing a scratchy game a lot of the Sabres just don't have.

Keep him/ move him=win/win to me.

Kane in

It infuriates me that Deslauries is in there instead of Rodriguez

It infuriates me that Deslauries is in there instead of Rodriguez
- bluengold12

Sir...can I get you to watch out for cars while I park the bus??

Sir...can I get you to watch out for cars while I park the bus??


- feetontheair22

I hate when they screw me out of the Sabres feed. I pay for center ice damn it I want to hear RJ

Duffer: "Evan Rodriguez is up, but is not going tonight"

....As Rodriguez is standing right there in uniform ready to go lol

GMTM on Eichel: "He certainly won't get his pee pee slapped by me for being a little more outspoken." #Sabres

— Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) February 9, 2017

Not a great Quote GMTM
- DDM-Coga

lol I missed that, I was only half listening to the interview.

Yeah, the Winnipeg team that went to the playoffs when they traded him. Jesus Christ

We also had a winning record with him out of the lineup last year
- sbroads24

The year they got super lucky? How have they been doing since? Oh, yeah, not great. Come on man, you hate Kane and that's ok, but he's more than a "solid" player.