Friedman reiterates that Sabres don't want to part with futures mentions Hagelin as a good fit
- mattmoulson

We'll do nothing at the TD and like it....

I’m all for a trade... that makes sense
MANY proposed on here DON’T (imo)
- jdfitz77

Stinklander, Sobotka and sharks 1st for Getzlaf

ducks eat 1.5 per on Getz deal


I wouldn't hate it

We'll do nothing at the TD and like it....
- mhp

beaulieu is a goner for sure


who knows what else is going to happen


lots of chatter though, much more then last deadline, kane aside

Kempe and Toffoli each scored again tonight.
- Pegullaville

Toffoli had 2. Fire up those Kings rumors.

beaulieu is a goner for sure


who knows what else is going to happen


lots of chatter though, much more then last deadline, kane aside
- homiedclown

A deal for Toffoli would be nice. And agree Beaulieau should probably be dealt before the TD.

Toffoli had 2. Fire up those Kings rumors.
- mhp

I still think kempe would be perfect for the other center

size, physical, decent speed for a big man

I still think kempe would be perfect for the other center

size, physical, decent speed for a big man
- homiedclown

So the Kings would want picks and prospects. Well we got plenty of that stuff. Do it DARCY!!!

Nah, you just have an issue with me.
Always have, always will.

But I also realize the facts have no place here according to some.
- IonSabres

“Toohey: "Mr. Roark, we're alone here. Why don't you tell me what you think of me? In any words you wish. No one will hear us."

Roark: "I don't think of you.”

― Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead

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- washedup20

I don't need to see that on the bench. And Q is clearly yelling at the officials. You don't gain an official's respect by acting like a lunatic/idiot.

Per Hamilton and Harrington, Phil does get pretty intense at practice and behind closed doors. It's a choice by him to not act like that in public.

I don't need to see that on the bench. And Q is clearly yelling at the officials. You don't gain an official's respect by acting like a lunatic/idiot.

Per Hamilton and Harrington, Phil does get pretty intense at practice and behind closed doors. It's a choice by him to not act like that in public.
- Powerslave

I don't need to see that on the bench. And Q is clearly yelling at the officials. You don't gain an official's respect by acting like a lunatic/idiot.

Per Hamilton and Harrington, Phil does get pretty intense at practice and behind closed doors. It's a choice by him to not act like that in public.
- Powerslave

You don't get their respect by calmly chomping gum when they let 2 obviously penalties slide in OT either.

The team, the fans and the organization should feel like Phil has their back, in public and in private, when calls like that are missed. I wouldn't have been mad if Phil got himself tossed in that case.

Housley has no emotion, never wanted him as coach of this team.

Sobotka on in OT ..............

He should be put on waivers, and he's on the ice in OT! Someone needs to answer these questions:
1) Ullmark not playing after a strong game vs. Dallas
2) Pilot sitting
3) Not benching vet's (Okposo/Sobotka - Pominville sat, others need to as well)

Send a message!

You don't get their respect by calmly chomping gum when they let 2 obviously penalties slide in OT either.

The team, the fans and the organization should feel like Phil has their back, in public and in private, when calls like that are missed. I wouldn't have been mad if Phil got himself tossed in that case.
- Pope of Pucks

You're right about the idea of "having the back." There's different ways to do it.

I think it takes more than chomping gum. It doesn't take grabbing your balls and getting tossed.

Housley has no emotion, never wanted him as coach of this team.
- SABRES 89

The gum chewer has to go.

The gum chewer has to go.
- mhp

Maybe next year but I don't think it will this year.

You're right about the idea of "having the back." There's different ways to do it.

I think it takes more than chomping gum. It doesn't take grabbing your balls and getting tossed.
- Der Kaiser

So you're saying there's some sort of middle ground?

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You're right about the idea of "having the back." There's different ways to do it.

I think it takes more than chomping gum. It doesn't take grabbing your balls and getting tossed.
- Der Kaiser

True But I would have preferred him getting tossed in that case than simply chomping gum. It was time to channel a little bit of Lindy in that case. Ball grabbing is over the line.

Maybe next year but I don't think it will this year.
- SABRES 89

So you think he'll be back for the 19/20 season? I think he'll finish this season out but Botts has to consider coaching changes this summer.

So you think he'll be back for the 19/20 season? I think he'll finish this season out but Botts has to consider coaching changes this summer.
- mhp

I think he may be gone next year if things don't change, can't see him firing him this year as of now.

- washedup20

Exactly.

THAT gains you respect.

Sobotka on in OT ..............

He should be put on waivers, and he's on the ice in OT! Someone needs to answer these questions:
1) Ullmark not playing after a strong game vs. Dallas
2) Pilot sitting
3) Not benching vet's (Okposo/Sobotka - Pominville sat, others need to as well)

Send a message!
- Irish 14

Bogo, Sobotka and ERod in OT was horrendous

I think he may be gone next year if things don't change, can't see him firing him this year as of now.
- SABRES 89

I guess Botts will see progress this year so he'll want Phail back. At the very least, he needs to fire Payne and Hajt.

You don't get their respect by calmly chomping gum when they let 2 obviously penalties slide in OT either.

The team, the fans and the organization should feel like Phil has their back, in public and in private, when calls like that are missed. I wouldn't have been mad if Phil got himself tossed in that case.
- Pope of Pucks

If the players don't know by now whether Phil has their back or not then, then there are deeper issues.

And, honestly, (frank) the fans.

Should Botts tell us exactly what he's planning to do at the deadline? That's "having our backs", isn't it?

Lindy and Q were pretty intense players. Phil was not. His bench demeanor reflects that, but like I said, per the reports, he's pretty intense behind "closed doors".