Toronto traded Phaneuf and Kessel and got significantly better in 2 years............. - washedup20
I agree but...
18. Buffalo likes what it has at centre with Eichel, Mittelstadt and Ryan O’Reilly. The Sabres believe a healthy Zach Bogosian and Jake McCabe will help Brendan Guhle and Casey Nelson, because they’ll be properly slotted.
It doesn't sound like any of the big name vets are going anywhere
They havent even tried man, girgs, pominville, pouliot, gross
Lets drop the act, the older vets in this room failed. management and coaching failed and got shown the door. Vets are next on the chopping block. - washedup20
I wish there was a term to describe a team trying to lose on purpose and achieve a top pick in the draft
Well than get comfy folks. They better spice up the arena to keep fans entertained if they continue to believe their current roster has any chance.
Lets see how the Rangers rebuild. - washedup20
I know 89 said otherwise, but I think Ristolainen is the guy that gets moved. If Botts wants to make big changes, someone of value is going to have to be moved.
you cant just swap out a set of bottom 6/bottom pair guys for different ones and call it a day. that's what they did last year.
I wish there was a term to describe a team trying to lose on purpose and achieve a top pick in the draft - Boss34
Im not arguing aboot this tank, which I dont believe was intentional at first. Im just stating that I dont see the need to acquire an expensive F.A. to play with Eichel. We suck anyway, lets see if what we currently have works.
Im not arguing aboot this tank, which I dont believe was intentional at first. Im just stating that I dont see the need to acquire an expensive F.A. to play with Eichel. We suck anyway, lets see if what we currently have works. - washedup20
I agree , they do need to build from with in. I feel like we have a lot of prospects, pu, cj Smith, babs ,bailey.
Someone hopefully breaks thru
I don't see any reason why they won't pick second...that seems to be their spot - Michael Pachla
well 2nd or 8th but the latter is out of reach thankfully.
Either way, Im not concerned about the forwards moving forward. They've got 3 centres, probably going to land a top 6 winger in this draft and of all the positions, wing is the easiest to trade/sign.
As long as the top four D is What it was this year, this team will remain in the bottom 10.
Scandella and Risto can't play 25 minutes. McCabe can't be playing 23 and Bogosian can't play.
well 2nd or 8th but the latter is out of reach thankfully.
Either way, Im not concerned about the forwards moving forward. They've got 3 centres, probably going to land a top 6 winger in this draft and of all the positions, wing is the easiest to trade/sign.
As long as the top four D is What it was this year, this team will remain in the bottom 10.
Scandella and Risto can't play 25 minutes. McCabe can't be playing 23 and Bogosian can't play. - Sabresfan-365
as much as I disliked the defense, goaltending early in the season didn't help much and when they folded mid-season, there was no defense that could bail them out...
as much as I disliked the defense, goaltending early in the season didn't help much and when they folded mid-season, there was no defense that could bail them out... - Michael Pachla
vicious cycle.
Defence leaves goalie hung out to dry, goalie can't come up with a big save even when defence plays well.
They really need a massive step forward at either position.
Cheech- "Hey man, am I driving too fast?"
Chong- "Dude, we're parked!"
In high school I played baseball high once. I was very paranoid that the coach would know. I went to the plate in the top of first and the ball looked like a bb coming in. The coach never let on that he could tell and I relaxed after that. The next 2 times up the ball looked like a beach ball coming in and I hit two of the longest shots I'd ever hit. - Ratsreign
T-Minus 12 days for massive disappointment. I'm going in with rock bottom expectations, so when it's merely "ok" I'll be happy.
Can you guys please just get a decent team together. So we can start to have some fun? your not holding up your end of the rivalry. no hurry. Cause ya already tried that and look what happened. Yours truly Leaf nation. lol tbh you need to win the draft - ziffles
Says the guy whose team was poop for 15 years when the Sabres were good.
