for 8 straight seasons?


that's a stretch


how about the juicy turnovers that lead to short handed goals allowed

he played a big part in at least three of them this season

but please go on
- homiedclown

I don't have the ability to do the legwork on it, but Pach posted the numbers. Most of his minuses - over 80% I'm pretty sure - were EN. Combine that with subpar goaltending, and the cast of characters playing defense, and it's pretty clear.

I don't have the ability to do the legwork on it, but Pach posted the numbers. Most of his minuses - over 80% I'm pretty sure - were EN. Combine that with subpar goaltending, and the cast of characters playing defense, and it's pretty clear.
- jcragcrumple

tbf, he did give up on his catholic, alcoholic, love child...

I don't have the ability to do the legwork on it, but Pach posted the numbers. Most of his minuses - over 80% I'm pretty sure - were EN. Combine that with subpar goaltending, and the cast of characters playing defense, and it's pretty clear.
- jcragcrumple

you ignored the part where botts wants an upbeat north south game


something ror can't play


murray wanted him, botts inherited him

perhaps they bring him back for one more year
- homiedclown

Please no rather take a shot at Michael grabner
- GERBE!!!75PTS

no

tbf, he did give up on his catholic, alcoholic, love child...
- jochfr

my sister is opening up a bar in nashville

my sister is opening up a bar in nashville
- homiedclown

It's (frank)ing insane with the amount of bars/restaurants opening up here.

It's good for me though, since it is my job to design them.

no
- TheSabresTaco

You don't want grabner for the third line?

you ignored the part where botts wants an upbeat north south game


something ror can't play


murray wanted him, botts inherited him
- homiedclown

Then Reinhart is out too

Then Reinhart is out too
- jcragcrumple

Hopefully but it all depends what the package for ROR first

You don't want grabner for the third line?
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I don't want Grabner at all. I want Maroon at a team friendly contract. I know you hate him, but I haven't seen a defense as to why you hate him.

Then Reinhart is out too
- jcragcrumple

probably, at some point

Then Reinhart is out too
- jcragcrumple

I'd rather keep Reinhart over O'Passion for a number of reasons.
Top 6 winger, early 20's, cost controlled, thinks the game at a high speed, 5v5 scoring much better, helps team possession

probably, at some point
- homiedclown

Every single player does not need to be "fast". They just have to be able to fit into the "fast" game plan. Which Reinhart clearly showed he could do.

no
- TheSabresTaco

We have enough " 3rd" liners on this team.

you ignored the part where botts wants an upbeat north south game


something ror can't play


murray wanted him, botts inherited him
- homiedclown

I’m all for moving ROR. But from what you and 89 are hearing from your sources it’s going to take a really good deal to consider it. If he’s on the roster next year we can shelter Mittelstadt. If he’s moved for wingers or a d-man it’s good for us. Either way it’s a win-win as far as I’m concerned for the short-term.

I'd rather keep Reinhart over O'Passion for a number of reasons.
Top 6 winger, early 20's, cost controlled, thinks the game at a high speed, 5v5 scoring much better, helps team possession
- TheSabresTaco

It's a false dichotomy though; they don't have to choose at all. They don't need to move either one. I'd prefer to get faster at top 6 lw and dump everyone not named Erod, mitts and Wilson in the bottom 6

I’m all for moving ROR. But from what you and 89 are hearing from your sources it’s going to take a really good deal to consider it. If he’s on the roster next year we can shelter Mittelstadt. If he’s moved for wingers or a d-man it’s good for us. Either way it’s a win-win as far as I’m concerned for the short-term.
- Pegullaville

This entire board all summer is a Ryan O'Reilly pro con list. I challenge this group to go one day without directly or indirectly bringing him up.

It's a false dichotomy though; they don't have to choose at all. They don't need to move either one. I'd prefer to get faster at top 6 lw and dump everyone not named Erod, mitts and Wilson in the bottom 6
- jcragcrumple

Then comes the "how do you make a trade for legitimate wingers without a talented player going the other way?"

Then comes the "how do you make a trade for legitimate wingers without a talented player going the other way?"
- TheSabresTaco

McCabe, Scandella, SJS pick, #32, Nylander, Bailey, and I'll go to new territory: next year's first, if it's for the right player.

McCabe, Scandella, SJS pick, #32, Nylander, Bailey, and I'll go to new territory: next year's first, if it's for the right player.
- jcragcrumple

Why would they take away McCabe and Scandella, makes no sense.

I’ve been a big Jeff Skinner fan for a couple years now. I think he can be a 35 goal scorer on Eichel’s wing.

Why would they take away McCabe and Scandella, makes no sense.
- SABRES 89

I think it would be an either/or, not both.

Subtract 1 and you still have down the left:

Dahlin - I know, both sides
McCabe or Scandella
Guhle
Pilut
Beaulieu

Q: There has been a lot of talk surrounding a perceived “culture” change with the Amerks this past season. What do you believe that can be most attributed to?

KW: Leadership and players buying in. Kevin Porter had a meeting at the start of the season laying out the goals of the season and from that point forward everyone was on board. Hudson Fasching told me at locker cleanout that the leadership group was stable and the rink was a place where everyone wanted to be.

Is this important?

I think it would be an either/or, not both.

Subtract 1 and you still have down the left:

Dahlin - I know, both sides
McCabe or Scandella
Guhle
Pilut
Beaulieu
- jcragcrumple

They won't do that

I’m all for moving ROR. But from what you and 89 are hearing from your sources it’s going to take a really good deal to consider it. If he’s on the roster next year we can shelter Mittelstadt. If he’s moved for wingers or a d-man it’s good for us. Either way it’s a win-win as far as I’m concerned for the short-term.
- Pegullaville

correct

botts does not hate him

does not love him

if the right deal comes along to fill voids on this roster, he will be moved


risto is much safer than what people are speculating