but neither won a calder
- homiedclown

One is Chinese

https://twitter.com/DimFilipovic/status/832632297077645314


Hmmmm.....
- Stripes77

Seems worth that first. Some big names on that worst list. Seems those names were thrown around as who we COULD have gotten instead.

STL: OTL
CHI: L
COL: W
ARI: Wx2
NSH: L
TBL: WL
PIT: Lx2
PHL: W
CBJ: W Lx2
SJA: W
LAK: OTL
ANA: L
DET: W
TOR: WL
FLA: WL
NYI: W
MTL: L

11-11-2

24 points

Not enough to get there

That's my realistic expectations

84 pts

Now swing 3 of those L's and you're sitting at 30 points and at 90 but I still don't think that gets you in the playoffs. This team is too inconsistent. But they could surprise me.

If they get 3 or 4 points this weekend then they could get on a run.
- Stripes77

Seems worth that first. Some big names on that worst list. Seems those names were thrown around as who we COULD have gotten instead.
- cabin

I mean that's what I've been trying to say

https://twitter.com/DimFilipovic/status/832632297077645314


Hmmmm.....
- Stripes77

he looks like a mel kipper wannabe?

I mean that's what I've been trying to say
- Stripes77

I'm with ya.

Any one else and we could be looking a lot worse .

Gonna have to really bring things together and play great hockey. I would like to see it but like you said way to inconsistent. I do like baily and erod in line up.

via pham/wgr550:

Dreger - when BUF & VAN were in discussions for Kane trade, GM Jim Benning would've had to give up assets he wouldn't want to trade

Dreger - based on Kane's play right now, his return in a trade might be as good as it gets

Dreger - there are a number of teams looking for a top-six forward. Evander Kane can be an impact guy

gotta have a story

Gonna have to really bring things together and play great hockey. I would like to see it but like you said way to inconsistent. I do like baily and erod in line up.
- Slapjackzack

Bailey looks like he is ready for the top 6 and I am pleasantly surprised by E-Rod.

via pham/wgr550:

Dreger - when BUF & VAN were in discussions for Kane trade, GM Jim Benning would've had to give up assets he wouldn't want to trade

Dreger - based on Kane's play right now, his return in a trade might be as good as it gets

Dreger - there are a number of teams looking for a top-six forward. Evander Kane can be an impact guy

gotta have a story
- Michael Pachla

Right now the way he is playing and the fact that it's during the season and not in the off-season the only way I am trading Kane is if I get a good young top 4 and a good prospect.

Kane's play is at an all-time high and his value is at an all time high and forwards playing like him are a playoff GM's wet dream.

The only way Kane is traded right now is a pretty big overpayment IMO.

One is Chinese
- sbroads24

Which one?

Right now the way he is playing and the fact that it's during the season and not in the off-season the only way I am trading Kane is if I get a good young top 4 and a good prospect.

Kane's play is at an all-time high and his value is at an all time high and forwards playing like him are a playoff GM's wet dream.

The only way Kane is traded right now is a pretty big overpayment IMO.
- Stripes77

This is partially true. Overpayment, of course the player is moved. But the rumor was Pegula wanted him gone due to off ice stuff and if his value is peaking, you might be wise to get "current exact value" if we truly want out.

This is partially true. Overpayment, of course the player is moved. But the rumor was Pegula wanted him gone due to off ice stuff and if his value is peaking, you might be wise to get "current exact value" if we truly want out.
- Lilroot9

During the season play speaks higher than something that happened off season.

A players baggage is a players baggage. Teams will deal with it if the player is worth it.

This is partially true. Overpayment, of course the player is moved. But the rumor was Pegula wanted him gone due to off ice stuff and if his value is peaking, you might be wise to get "current exact value" if we truly want out.
- Lilroot9

I hope he feels the same about his whole Bills roster and off-field shenanigans.. I doubt Pegula would write off Kane when he has a football team with similar issues.

Bailey looks like he is ready for the top 6 and I am pleasantly surprised by E-Rod.
- Stripes77

E-rod played a couple last season and seemed unimpressive. Same as the rest of the team.

But he did get a goal and a assist in those 2 games he played last season .

https://www.nhl.com/video...al/t-277350912/c-43394603

E-rod played a couple last season and seemed unimpressive. Same as the rest of the team.

But he did get a goal and a assist in those 2 games he played last season .

https://www.nhl.com/video...al/t-277350912/c-43394603
- cabin

I remember, but I have seen an improvement and he's using his speed.

He isn't top 6 at all but he could be a good 4th liner that can play 3rd line minutes if needed as long as he keeps at it.

Conversation
Buffalo Sabres‏ @BuffaloSabres

Coach: Kane should be OK for tomorrow. "Good news" on Grant, unlikely to play this weekend, but feeling better. Kulikov maintenance day.

STL: OTL
CHI: L
COL: W
ARI: Wx2
NSH: L
TBL: WL
PIT: Lx2
PHL: W
CBJ: W Lx2
SJA: W
LAK: OTL
ANA: L
DET: W
TOR: WL
FLA: WL
NYI: W
MTL: L

11-11-2

24 points

Not enough to get there

That's my realistic expectations

84 pts

Now swing 3 of those L's and you're sitting at 30 points and at 90 but I still don't think that gets you in the playoffs. This team is too inconsistent. But they could surprise me.

If they get 3 or 4 points this weekend then they could get on a run.
- Stripes77

Sounds pretty accurate to me and this may even be aggressive with the schedule. Only 3 "soft" games (COL, DET, NYI)

If this team trades Kane this season, GMTM is going to lose a cell phone. Just sayin'.

Conversation
Buffalo Sabres‏ @BuffaloSabres

Coach: Kane should be OK for tomorrow. "Good news" on Grant, unlikely to play this weekend, but feeling better. Kulikov maintenance day.
- Slapjackzack

Grant SUCKS and needs to go away. He is 4th line AHL material. He must have something damaging on someone high up in the organization because his skills and speed are a joke.

I remember, but I have seen an improvement and he's using his speed.

He isn't top 6 at all but he could be a good 4th liner that can play 3rd line minutes if needed as long as he keeps at it.
- Stripes77

Rod has speed which helps draw penalties and the one very positive aspect of the current team is the PP production. Keep him and please GOD send Grant back!

Conversation
Buffalo Sabres‏ @BuffaloSabres

Coach: Kane should be OK for tomorrow. "Good news" on Grant, unlikely to play this weekend, but feeling better. Kulikov maintenance day.
- Slapjackzack

The irony of "Good News" being put in quotation marks does not escape me.

If this team trades Kane this season, GMTM is going to lose a cell phone. Just sayin'.
- BeadyEyedDouche

I like what you did there.

Just saw the Kane goal...

Just saw the Kane goal...
- jochfr

Trade him