I really liked Pach's use of the 10-11 team as a parallel. By almost every measure (except goaltending), i think the projected 17-18 roster has more talent. I wouldn't say it's impossible to make the playoffs. By the way, why did Ruff start Enroth in such an important game? weird.
- jcragcrumple

That 10-11 team was basement bound as well. if it wasnt for a freak 16-4-4 run where even jhonas enroth stood on his head that team finishes bottom 10 as well.

Confidence is a powerful tool and we were seriously lacking in the confidence department last year. This is a fresh start for all, including a couple of guys would will be dumped if they do not respond, so let's see how it goes. I have better faith this year than I did last 2.
- lulags

again i fully expect them to better, they were 5th last this year. They'll probably be more fun to watch and score more goals. But the gap they have to close between that and the playoffs is huge and won't happen with bogo in the top four.

It is hard to just move "everybody" you dont see here in a few years and devlop your players. So cant have both (unless you then sign more players that you dont see here in 3 years).

But to your point, the offseason is the best time to make trades. In season is real tough to get that to work out. I say trade some guys and take back high salaried players (with this being their last year of their deals) to increase the return.

It is hard to change a team through the draft in just one year. The more I read / see of Mittelstadt, dude looks legit. Seems like this line might be straight nuts?

Nylander Eichel Mittelstadt
- Lilroot9

Not everyone, but a few.

I think we'd all agree Eichel would be annoyed if teams like the Leafs and Oilers make changes while we stay stagnant.

I just don't see that happening, changes are coming IMO

having said that, heard lebrun mention demers is likely traded at some point.

If you can move out bogo's deal and find a way to add him (likely wont cost as much as guys like brodin but will give you similar or better impact) then i think the conversation changes.

- CaptainRivet

I love freedom of speech,but not when idiotic,senseless spewing comes out,95% of fans who have no clue about sports,that's why regier(no high school education) Nolan , Rex and Rob Ryan's get jobs. They are part of the 95% who have no clue but get jobs because there isn't enough smart people

having said that, heard lebrun mention demers is likely traded at some point.

If you can move out bogo's deal and find a way to add him (likely wont cost as much as guys like brodin but will give you similar or better impact) then i think the conversation changes.
- Sabresfan-365

How are his fancy stats?

How are his fancy stats?
- MCGUIZZY

That 10-11 team was basement bound as well. if it wasnt for a freak 16-4-4 run where even jhonas enroth stood on his head that team finishes bottom 10 as well.
- Sabresfan-365

- Sabresfan-365

Id rather keep Bogo (more likely anyways) and buy out gorges to make room for him

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Hearing that preliminary discussions have begun between the Sabres and Jack Eichel's camp on an extension. He's one year out of his ELS deal

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Hearing that preliminary discussions have begun between the Sabres and Jack Eichel's camp on an extension. He's one year out of his ELS deal
- jochfr

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I love freedom of speech,but not when idiotic,senseless spewing comes out,95% of fans who have no clue about sports,that's why regier(no high school education) Nolan , Rex and Rob Ryan's get jobs. They are part of the 95% who have no clue but get jobs because there isn't enough smart people
- Der Kaiser

I think we will be good this year

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Hearing that preliminary discussions have begun between the Sabres and Jack Eichel's camp on an extension. He's one year out of his ELS deal
- jochfr

JB: "Jack, do you want a lot of money now, or all of the money in 3 years?"

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- Sabresfan-365

He'll probably give himself a huge raise...

I think we will be good this year
- cabin

i am very excited

i am very excited
- IndianaSabresFan

It shows

i am very excited
- IndianaSabresFan

Ron Jeremy excited?

Petersen to LA

Then you pick which direction you want to go in and go 100%.

If you don't think there is any chance at playoffs, you move Kane, Lehner, Foligno etc.

If you do think there is a chance then you add to the roster.

No scenario where this roster stays the same ends well for this GM
- sbroads24

That's why it was stupid to get rid of Murray ..... half-way through his rebuild. Pegula panicked.. simple as that. You can try to justify it all you want but that's how I see it. Murray should have been given another year at least.

That's why it was stupid to get rid of Murray ..... half-way through his rebuild. Pegula panicked.. simple as that. You can try to justify it all you want but that's how I see it. Murray should have been given another year at least.
- fastek

Total speculation, but I think he could have saved his job if he had thrown Disco under the bus at his press conference. Bylsma had clearly lost the room and i think Murray went down with that ship

Petersen to LA
- sbroads24

I dont blame him

Petersen to LA
- sbroads24

how is that even possible? Doesnt he have to wait till Aug 15th.

Tampering! I hate the kings

G Chad Johnson back to bUf.

we're going to be better, just not sure it will be enough
- Sabresfan-365

so will the flyers, bolts, panthers, canes and islanders

how is that even possible? Doesnt he have to wait till Aug 15th.

Tampering! I hate the kings
- DDM-Coga

Something with his was July 1st to sign but can talk around after June like 21st