..the big question, why is Thompson still in buffalo when he could have playing time in Rochester?
- Michael Pachla

I see about 5 big questions

this is one of them

Waiting for Wilson or Hunwick to come back maybe. Just guessing he doesn't want to call someone up to sit.
- Lunaion

forgot about Wilson...they can send Thompson down anyway and leave an open spot...won't hurt as they'll still have elie as the extra forward...as for hunwick, I think he has a neck injury that is (was?) pretty serious...can't see him here anytime soon

I see about 5 big questions

this is one of them
- homiedclown

and the other four?

he doesn't play the pk...sabres were in the penalty box a lot last night
- Michael Pachla

well then maybe they should change that....

well then maybe they should change that....
- IndianaSabresFan

I agree...eliminate those lazy-ass penalties

and the other four?
- Michael Pachla

why isn't dahlin playing more

why isn't ullmark playing more

why is there too many blah players on the roster, make a move or 2 so pilut and olofsson can come up

why can't a certain poster admit special teams matter, it's literally on the short list to keys of the game from every freaking nhl games on tv

from joe Yerdon, lines at practice today:

Skinner-Eichel-Pominville
Sheary-Mittelstadt-Reinhart
Berglund-Larsson-Girgensons
Rodrigues-Sobotka-Okposo

McCabe-Ristolainen
Scandella-Dahlin
Beaulieu-Nelson

e-rod in for elie...Thompson still out...the big question, why is Thompson still in buffalo when he could have playing time in Rochester?
- Michael Pachla

with our dire need for secondary scoring, why aren't we seeing any of Olofsson, Nylander or Pilut being called up?!?! Its time to add some talent to this roster.

with our dire need for secondary scoring, why aren't we seeing any of Olofsson, Nylander or Pilut being called up?!?! Its time to add some talent to this roster.
- Angler

I believe they're choosing to let them develop further in Rochester...which, to me, isn't really a bad thing

why isn't dahlin playing more

why isn't ullmark playing more

why is there too many blah players on the roster, make a move or 2 so pilut and olofsson can come up

why can't a certain poster admit special teams matter, it's literally on the short list to keys of the game from every freaking nhl games on tv
- homiedclown

No idea why dahlin isnt playing more

Hutton really has played well and is a phil housley veteran

Keep the kids in Rochester, that's the formula. They are winning, we are not winning the cup this year

Special teams do matter. Who ever continues to argue, just won't admit they are wrong. (Probably ever)

I believe they're choosing to let them develop further in Rochester...which, to me, isn't really a bad thing
- Michael Pachla

with olofsson and pilut dominating in the ahl , shouldn't they be rewarded


if those 2 can perform right away in the nhl they would be serious upgrades for the middle of our roster and pp

Keep the kids in Rochester, that's the formula. They are winning, we are not winning the cup this year

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- Boss34

anything can happen once you get in the dance of 16 though

forgot about Wilson...they can send Thompson down anyway and leave an open spot...won't hurt as they'll still have elie as the extra forward...as for hunwick, I think he has a neck injury that is (was?) pretty serious...can't see him here anytime soon
- Michael Pachla

They could do that, but it would be pretty unusual to stay below 23 for any significant amount of time, without the cap forcing it.

No clue on Hunwick. Kind of curious though. The Sabres don't say much on injuries, and it isn't reliable when they do.

from joe Yerdon, lines at practice today:

Skinner-Eichel-Pominville
Sheary-Mittelstadt-Reinhart
Berglund-Larsson-Girgensons
Rodrigues-Sobotka-Okposo

McCabe-Ristolainen
Scandella-Dahlin
Beaulieu-Nelson

e-rod in for elie...Thompson still out...the big question, why is Thompson still in buffalo when he could have playing time in Rochester?
- Michael Pachla

Better

Not good, but better

with olofsson and pilut dominating in the ahl , shouldn't they be rewarded


if those 2 can perform right away in the nhl they would be serious upgrades for the middle of our roster and pp
- homiedclown

not really...olofsson's a pp specialist at this point and needs to learn 5v5 play...pilut came over as an offensive d-man and needs to learn defense against north American pros...

they're doing well, but they may want to see how those two react to an individual or team slump

I believe they're choosing to let them develop further in Rochester...which, to me, isn't really a bad thing
- Michael Pachla

I agree that developing them slowly is ideal, however, Thompson could use some time down in the minors and the slow development of young talent is a luxury afforded to NHL teams that are playing pretty well.

For me, despite the fact that I am content with the Sabres current record and standing, the lack of any scoring not driven by Jack is becoming alarming. Feels like an easy fix to send Thompson down and pull Olofsson up. He has played well enough that he deserves a look.

They could do that, but it would be pretty unusual to stay below 23 for any significant amount of time, without the cap forcing it.

No clue on Hunwick. Kind of curious though. The Sabres don't say much on injuries, and it isn't reliable when they do.
- Lunaion

point taken

anything can happen once you get in the dance of 16 though
- homiedclown

I agree, but Vegas had us at 100 to 1

with olofsson and pilut dominating in the ahl , shouldn't they be rewarded


if those 2 can perform right away in the nhl they would be serious upgrades for the middle of our roster and pp
- homiedclown

Mitts could either use better linemates or benefit from a stint in the AHL.. not sure which one at this point

I agree that developing them slowly is ideal, however, Thompson could use some time down in the minors and the slow development of young talent is a luxury afforded to NHL teams that are playing pretty well.

For me, despite the fact that I am content with the Sabres current record and standing, the lack of any scoring not driven by Jack is becoming alarming. Feels like an easy fix to send Thompson down and pull Olofsson up. He has played well enough that he deserves a look.
- Angler

And we could use the powerplay help. Maybe Olofsson 4-on-3 against Calgary changes the complexion. Realistically he can't produce less 5-on-5 than anyone else on this team

I agree, but Vegas had us at 100 to 1
- Boss34

what did vegas have vegas at last season?

I agree that developing them slowly is ideal, however, Thompson could use some time down in the minors and the slow development of young talent is a luxury afforded to NHL teams that are playing pretty well.

For me, despite the fact that I am content with the Sabres current record and standing, the lack of any scoring not driven by Jack is becoming alarming. Feels like an easy fix to send Thompson down and pull Olofsson up. He has played well enough that he deserves a look.
- Angler

good points...but if Thompson goes down, they'll probably bring up a player like cj smith, who has 7 points (4+3) in 10 games and has already had a taste of the nhl

I believe they're choosing to let them develop further in Rochester...which, to me, isn't really a bad thing
- Michael Pachla

The line last night about each rookie being worth 5 losses stuck with me. They have a young lineup and I think they're very risk averse.

I think they'd prefer getting them up for a few games when injuries dictate it, before making any real moves.

And we could use the powerplay help. Maybe Olofsson 4-on-3 against Calgary changes the complexion. Realistically he can't produce less 5-on-5 than anyone else on this team
- jcragcrumple

are they using Eichel on both PP1 and PP2 or did i just imagine that? i wasn't able to watch the entire game last night

Mitts could either use better linemates or benefit from a stint in the AHL.. not sure which one at this point
- IndianaSabresFan

He is improving... he has looked pretty good the last couple games. The kid is hitting a ton of posts, i would imagine luck would have to turn soon....

skinner-eichel-pommer (while it lasts)
olofsson-e-rod-skunk
sheary-casey-okposo
berglund-dirty pod racer-girgens


dahlin-risto
mccabe-pilut
scandella-bogo


(pours drink)