Gorges in a #6/7 role i can handle by the end of the year then move on
Kuilkov is already gone by the deadline imo.

Not saying bogo is bad when healthy. Point is ditching bogos cap hit instead of 22 or 28
could be a blessing considering he plays 55 games a year
- yen6d1

I think the team in general and Bogo in particular would be so much better off if we played an aggressive forechecking style. I had hoped that we would be learning about a new coach today but apparently that isn't the case (yet).

Probably because Brickley was at Sabres dev camp last summer. I like our chances in signing him.
- mhp

Agreed, we are a good, not great, offensive team but a terrible defensive team. We have some good young offensive talent in the pipeline so trading not to solidify our D makes sense. We lost 2 of our best D prospects to get ROR and Kane. Bogos had not panned out. Gorges has not either. Let's make a splash and get some friggin D and some PK specialists. Dump the dead weight

Moulson leads the team in Power Play goals...
- buffalofan19

Goals a goal. If were going to criticize this team Powerplay is the LAST thing on the list

And if I was the Sabres I would try to sign kelleher could end up being like Tyler Johnson or bust take the chance it's not like it will hurt you go all in on him

I think the team in general and Bogo in particular would be so much better off if we played an aggressive forechecking style. I had hoped that we would be learning about a new coach today but apparently that isn't the case (yet).
- Slump Buster

Coach isn't the main issue imo injuries and inconsistent play from our top players.
But even with that, the fact we are still playing meaningful games given the injurys we've had is impressive.

Very good month, regardless of last night. The Sabres play the Coyotes and Aves coming out of the break which gives us a great chance to get 4 games over .500. Regardless of what other teams do this week, I'm still very much of the mindset that playoffs are reasonable. Even if this team finishes 5 wins above .500 and misses the playoffs, that's progress. The fact that we're in the playoff conversation is progress. Rest up and regroup and hopefully we're not sellers
- jcragcrumple

Playoffs? Thats not very realistic...in fact, its borderline delusional.its easy to look at the standings and say youre only 3 points back of the last wildcard spot...but you fail to realize the Sabres have played 2 extra games. Its more realistic that tampa Bay, while being 4 points behind , have a better shot because they have equal games played withToronto.
Even more realistic ( and likely) is a last placed finish in the East. Carolina is 6 points back but they have played a ridiculous 5 games less.
Also, this "progress" you speak of is skewed. You can sugar coat it all you want with all those loser points, but your team has 26 wins and 34 losses. Thats a long freaking way from .500 champ.
Having said all that your team is on the right track. You only need about 3-4 key players to round out the roster, and whatever time is needed to develop those players and you'll be in a better spot in the standings. It would be nice to have some of that high end ' Murrency' now , but you should have at least one if not 2 drafts where you pick early so taht helps.

Playoffs? Thats not very realistic...in fact, its borderline delusional.its easy to look at the standings and say youre only 3 points back of the last wildcard spot...but you fail to realize the Sabres have played 2 extra games. Its more realistic that tampa Bay, while being 4 points behind , have a better shot because they have equal games played withToronto.
Even more realistic ( and likely) is a last placed finish in the East. Carolina is 6 points back but they have played a ridiculous 5 games less.
Also, this "progress" you speak of is skewed. You can sugar coat it all you want with all those loser points, but your team has 26 wins and 34 losses. Thats a long freaking way from .500 champ.
Having said all that your team is on the right track. You only need about 3-4 key players to round out the roster, and whatever time is needed to develop those players and you'll be in a better spot in the standings. It would be nice to have some of that high end ' Murrency' now , but you should have at least one if not 2 drafts where you pick early so taht helps.
- Larsson_fan

Agree 100%

We will be a 500 non playoff team again this year. Eichel had a marginally better year
Due to personal growth and maturity of his game. Kane better. End of season story.

Playoffs? Thats not very realistic...in fact, its borderline delusional.its easy to look at the standings and say youre only 3 points back of the last wildcard spot...but you fail to realize the Sabres have played 2 extra games. Its more realistic that tampa Bay, while being 4 points behind , have a better shot because they have equal games played withToronto.
Even more realistic ( and likely) is a last placed finish in the East. Carolina is 6 points back but they have played a ridiculous 5 games less.
Also, this "progress" you speak of is skewed. You can sugar coat it all you want with all those loser points, but your team has 26 wins and 34 losses. Thats a long freaking way from .500 champ.
Having said all that your team is on the right track. You only need about 3-4 key players to round out the roster, and whatever time is needed to develop those players and you'll be in a better spot in the standings. It would be nice to have some of that high end ' Murrency' now , but you should have at least one if not 2 drafts where you pick early so taht helps.
- Larsson_fan

https://youtu.be/qQ6wSei-NJU

I think the team in general and Bogo in particular would be so much better off if we played an aggressive forechecking style. I had hoped that we would be learning about a new coach today but apparently that isn't the case (yet).
- Slump Buster

Whatever makes Bogosian think less, would be better for him.

Whatever makes Bogosian think less, would be better for him.
- sbroads24

100% he's a ted Nolan system player

last season team was 1 game under .500


this season 2 games over .500


better kane
better goaltending
better pp
okposo



no reason for this team to be blah a year later


right now we are on pace to sniff the playoffs in 5 years



and this is with the bolts and panthers having down years

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@hsimon62 From Corsica: 5-on-5 with Eichel on ice, Sabres are +4 drawing penalties. Reinhart is +24. Gionta is -21.


Interesting stat.
- sbroads24

Has Gionta played with Eichel enough for that stat to be true?
Doesn't sound correct to me

Whatever makes Bogosian think less, would be better for him.
- sbroads24

any d man not named risto should bank the puck out of their end when they get it

Can we all please stop with the bottom 6 reference as a need?

That is not how the game is played anymore.

The teams more top 9 forward talent overall, and needs to have the ability to roll 4 lines to truly be dangerous.

Depth down the middle and talent on all 4 lines, but at least the top 3 lines, is the key to playoff success.

That and the obvious need to upgrade the defense.

team only scored 1 goal with less than 5 seconds in the period



upgrades need to be made on the top 9 as well as bringing in 2 d men



or a coaching upgrade

last season team was 1 game under .500


this season 2 games over .500


better kane
better goaltending
better pp
okposo



no reason for this team to be blah a year later


right now we are on pace to sniff the playoffs in 5 years



and this is with the bolts and panthers having down years
- homiedclown

We've had nearly the most game man lost to injury in the league to almost all top 6 or top 4 players.

Kanes been great but after missing a month and 11 games of no production.

We're still in the right direction. Down this final stretch we need to see 15, 23, 90, 55 take it to another level. If they dont ill give you the blah

Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon wants to add scoring


Kane?
Foligno?
Ennis?
Moulson?



do something!!!

Playoffs? Thats not very realistic...in fact, its borderline delusional.its easy to look at the standings and say youre only 3 points back of the last wildcard spot...but you fail to realize the Sabres have played 2 extra games. Its more realistic that tampa Bay, while being 4 points behind , have a better shot because they have equal games played withToronto.
Even more realistic ( and likely) is a last placed finish in the East. Carolina is 6 points back but they have played a ridiculous 5 games less.
Also, this "progress" you speak of is skewed. You can sugar coat it all you want with all those loser points, but your team has 26 wins and 34 losses. Thats a long freaking way from .500 champ.
Having said all that your team is on the right track. You only need about 3-4 key players to round out the roster, and whatever time is needed to develop those players and you'll be in a better spot in the standings. It would be nice to have some of that high end ' Murrency' now , but you should have at least one if not 2 drafts where you pick early so taht helps.
- Larsson_fan

How many years as it taking Edmonton to get it right.........#97 changes everything!
I agree we are turning the corner and a few players still away. But......

We've had nearly the most game man lost to injury in the league to almost all top 6 or top 4 players.

Kanes been great but after missing a month and 11 games of no production.

We're still in the right direction. Down this final stretch we need to see 15, 23, 90, 55 take it to another level. If they dont ill give you the blah
- yen6d1

that D is so brutal


it's literally painful to watch

Can we all please stop with the bottom 6 reference as a need?

That is not how the game is played anymore.

The teams more top 9 forward talent overall, and needs to have the ability to roll 4 lines to truly be dangerous.

Depth down the middle and talent on all 4 lines, but at least the top 3 lines, is the key to playoff success.

That and the obvious need to upgrade the defense.
- kingcong39

Malarkey. Blackhawks have depth, but rely on 2 lines to do the scoring. Ditto the Kings, and the Bruins going back a bit.

Pitts had 3 scoring lines ,win the Cup and dummies coast to coast think you have to build exactly the way the previous cup winner did to have success? Stupid.

You can win with whatever proven system you want provided you have the talent and to a man buy in, and play said system better than anyone else. There never has been and never will be one and only one way to win in any era of the NHL. Talk about lazy, unimaginative copy-cat thinking.

Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon wants to add scoring


Kane?
Foligno?
Ennis?
Moulson?



do something!!!
- homiedclown

What young D do the Panthers have? Besides Psysk

How many years as it taking Edmonton to get it right.........#97 changes everything!
- Irish 14

we are 6 points out of 28th



seeing how the team needs 1 more impact player up front, and 2 on the back end


it would be a good time to start moving rentals now IMO

How many years as it taking Edmonton to get it right.........#97 changes everything!
- Irish 14

We all laughed at them for years now they're going to be set for life ugh

What young D do the Panthers have? Besides Psysk
- Irish 14

I'd move Kane plus for Matheson

that D is so brutal


it's literally painful to watch
- homiedclown

Agree agree agree.
i think most of us had them predicted as a bubble team at the beginning of the year.
Through a lot they're still there and now we know whats holding the team back... Defense..