So I assume Reinhart and Ristolainen are next on the list to go for speed, right?

Or is it just guys you don’t like that replaced the one and only?
- sbroads24

The spectre of ROR haunts these HB pages like a lady in white haunts a Victorian ghost story

Not gunna lie, I respect the hell out of that
- Sabresfan-365

Forgot to respond to PM btw. Will do shortly

The spectre of ROR haunts these HB pages like a lady in white haunts a Victorian ghost story
- jcragcrumple

Been reading all day and all I can say is JFC... Rome was not built in a day.
- hehateme

You've been here before.

We argue about bull half the time, weren't you aware!

And Rome wasn't built in a day, but a heck of a Sabres team was put together this summer!

Is Skinner signed yet?

I for one, love the ROR trade, and goodbon him he is producing well for the Blues.

That contract was an albatross, glad they dumped it.
Even though they took back two [2] cap dumps, they can get out of 1 after next season.
Hopefully the second they can incent Seattle to take on in the entry draft...if not then a buyout in the new CBA.

They also got rid of a guy who wore out his welcome here. I don't care what they said to the media about being friends and alll was ok...where there is smoke there is fire. The players have all talked about a better atmosphere here, I think that is part of it.

Production wise, they are close to matching so far with whom they got back...spot on with replacing the Goals, behind in the Assists...and they balanced lines 3 and 4 while they wait for Stats to grow into that 2C.

If Thompson and/or that 1st develops into a solid top 9 it will prove to be a great trade for the Sabres.

The spectre of ROR haunts these HB pages like a lady in white haunts a Victorian ghost story
- jcragcrumple

This lady in white, what is she wearing underneath.
Inquiring minds need to know

Is Skinner signed yet?
- RhinoFan

I would advise waiting longer.

I would advise waiting longer.
- IonSabres

Why?

1) You think he'll cool off and be less expensive
2) You think he'll cool off and stay that way

You've been here before.

We argue about bull half the time, weren't you aware!

And Rome wasn't built in a day, but a heck of a Sabres team was put together this summer!
- RhinoFan

I am happier then a pig in poop right now with this team, its flawed but man we are exciting to watch again. They only player that really gets under my skin and IMO is taking a roster spot away from someone is Tage T. he looks lost out there, I get he is young but I see nothing in his game...

I'm confused.
Changes were made to the roster, the Sabres have climbed from 31st to what 19th?
Have the new players replaced the production from some notable players from last year and improved the locker room along the way?
-Skinner replaced the goals lost with EKaner9
-Sheary replaced Pouloit (whatever the F he provided)
-Berglund & Sobotka have replaced the goals by ROR
-The D is largely the same, with exception of add Dahlin...which is huge for sure

Can it be, that dumping problem attitude players such as EK9, ROR, Pouloit while experiencing a resurgence in commitment and play from Larssons, Girgenson, a healthy Bogo have contributed to the improved play overall?
I think so.

Who gives a crap about 1 guy replacing ROR and it taking 2 to do so.
Addition by subtraction.
- IonSabres

Agree to disagree

It’s not that what you’re saying doesn’t make sense (to a degree)

But even in the StL guys make up for ROR,
they don’t get us where we wanna be
They hardly score & they’re slow

I don’t see them as part of a good team
And i want us to be better than 19th

I dont know what to tell you. 1 comes off next year then you just have berglund left. Cup winners have vets on their team. Cant have them all be under 30
- hubie

Id prefer different Vets
Not that tough to understand sir

Is Skinner signed yet?
- RhinoFan

Can we start a gofundme account to help? he is going to get paid a lot of "Fun coupons"

I would also like to add, right now this team is in the playoffs and have a great shot at being a playoff team come the end of the season. I dont care who is on the roster hwo old they are and how much they make. All I care about is that they are winning and in the playoffs.
- hubie

That’s a nice start
But far from where we want to be

You have a great understanding of the game and adv stats. I respect that.

Hope you are well brother.
- RhinoFan

Same to you my dude

I am happier then a pig in poop right now with this team, its flawed but man we are exciting to watch again. They only player that really gets under my skin and IMO is taking a roster spot away from someone is Tage T. he looks lost out there, I get he is young but I see nothing in his game...
- hehateme

Tage has had a tough go. I liked his prospects tourney and preseason, so it's a big let down for me there.

However, given his age, I think there's something to work with. He has a good shot and he has good stick handling skills. I think getting him to Rochacha pronto is a good move.

Either way, given the last decade or so of Sabres Hockey, totally agree. I am surrounded by Leaf and Bruins fans at work. It's nice not having to hide any more lol.

Forgot to respond to PM btw. Will do shortly
- sbroads24

No worries, Im still waiting on Jcrag and kaiser to respond to the ones i sent months/years ago

Can we start a gofundme account to help? he is going to get paid a lot of "Fun coupons"
- hehateme

I got 5 on it

So I assume Reinhart and Ristolainen are next on the list to go for speed, right?

Or is it just guys you don’t like that replaced the one and only?
- sbroads24

Why don’t u quit being a tool and
MAKE A LINEUP

Also...
I’m all for upgrading over Sam & Risto
Just don’t have the vendetta against them that u have
And even though Sam isn’t fast,
we’ve seen him produce here every year
And he’s also a lot younger than the StL guys

YOU are the only one making this about ROR
Not me

So I assume Reinhart and Ristolainen are next on the list to go for speed, right?

Or is it just guys you don’t like that replaced the one and only?
- sbroads24

I also said I’d move on from Okposo as well
But it makes sense you wouldn’t include him since it doesn’t fit you’re totally made up narrative

I got 5 on it
- RhinoFan

top 10 jam in 95... I like it

I also said I’d move on from Okposo as well
But it makes sense you wouldn’t include him since it doesn’t fit you’re totally made up narrative
- jdfitz77

Who the hell wouldn’t move on from Okposo?

Why don’t u quit being a tool and
MAKE A LINEUP

Also...
I’m all for upgrading over Sam & Risto
Just don’t have the vendetta against them that u have
And even though Sam isn’t fast,
we’ve seen him produce here every year
And he’s also a lot younger than the StL guys

YOU are the only one making this about ROR
Not me
- jdfitz77

This is exactly how I see you portray Berglund and Sobotka.

There is no scenario where you want either here next yeat, despite the team winning and both of them playing relatively well.

They are on pace for 23 goals combined, playing bottom 6 minutes. That’s the definition of good secondary scoring.

I get it, I’d like to replace them after next year personally. But acting like they are a problem is weird

Risto, Reinhart, Okposo for Draisaitl, Lucic and Yamamoto

Who says no?

This is a bit late but Happy veterans day to Joch and any others on here that served. And especially to my dad who served in world war 2 and fought in the battle of the bulge. Much respect.

Go Sabres!!