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Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Feb 19 @ 4:06 AM ET
I didnt. I leave it alone for the most part in the early off-season. Should be a good year. I'm interested to see how leclerc does driving for maranello.
- TheHank


Me too, I generally only read what actually makes it through to the mainstream and not even all of that. They were talking about giving Vettel "priority". Did they not do that when Kimi was there? I thought that was a bit of an odd statement to make. Maybe I missed some of the context because those are the only 2 articles I've read this offseason. Well, that and some of the car reveals, but none of those had any team info.
gordong
Location: NY
Joined: 02.06.2007

Feb 19 @ 4:49 AM ET
😂😂😂

Stop giving them your money. You have a choice. No one is holding you hostage here.

- Powerslave



I’ve bought two tickets the last three years.... and no merchandise. So they aren’t getting rich off me, it’s you other suckers.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Feb 19 @ 7:02 AM ET
I’ve bought two tickets the last three years.... and no merchandise. So they aren’t getting rich off me, it’s you other suckers.

- gordong



They were already rich. 👍

Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Feb 19 @ 7:41 AM ET
Fitz/Anyone else who were offended by my comment yesterday,

I’m sorry for saying it. I’m not in your shoes and shouldn’t have degraded what it takes for you to make a living. Have a good day.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Feb 19 @ 8:05 AM ET
It's a lonely boat but we share it

He isn't a top-25 player in the NHL as of now.

- BeadyEyedDouche

Apparently we need to watch you tube.
gordong
Location: NY
Joined: 02.06.2007

Feb 19 @ 8:41 AM ET
They were already rich. 👍
- Powerslave


Just goes to show you money is not everything...
gordong
Location: NY
Joined: 02.06.2007

Feb 19 @ 8:46 AM ET
Apparently we need to watch you tube.
- SABRES 89


He a good player.... he’s not top 10.. can he get there, hopefully someday we find out. Still the best player currently on the Sabres, by far.

I’m hoping Dahlin turns into our franchise player though..
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Feb 19 @ 9:00 AM ET
He a good player.... he’s not top 10.. can he get there, hopefully someday we find out. Still the best player currently on the Sabres, by far.

I’m hoping Dahlin turns into our franchise player though..

- gordong

Dahlin will absolutely be our best player, and that’s no slight on Eichel.

I think Eichel is around the 7th-10th best center in the game
lulags
Buffalo Sabres
Location: St Louis
Joined: 02.24.2007

Feb 19 @ 9:01 AM ET
8. Buffalo Sabres — C Casey Mittelstadt. A very heady and skilled player at both ends. Operates on a different level from the rest of his teammates, both at the high school and USHL levels, but when working with other high hockey IQ guys on his wing during international events, he demonstrates superior skills and thought processes. Able to read off creative linemates and move instinctively to open ice, creating dangerous chances constantly. He’s got an explosive stride with an effortless shot release. We love his competitive fire. Likes to carry the puck and gains the offensive zone easily, backing defenders off the blue line. Has continued to round out his game in a gradual build-up, getting incrementally bigger, stronger and faster each of the past three seasons. Thick build and deceptively strong. Needs to move his feet more — it’s so easy for him to dominate at high school level that he picked up some lazy footwork habits.


All reads true today. Not sure why we don’t try him on top line with Jack to get his confidence going
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Feb 19 @ 9:02 AM ET
Just goes to show you money is not everything...

- gordong


No, but you DO have to have it to own any professional franchise. 👍

We're not the only franchise (Bills/Sabres) to have never won a championship, but some on here act like it.
gordong
Location: NY
Joined: 02.06.2007

Feb 19 @ 9:04 AM ET
No, but you DO have to have it to own any professional franchise. 👍

We're not the only franchise (Bills/Sabres) to have never won a championship, but some on here act like it.

- Powerslave



Very true....
gordong
Location: NY
Joined: 02.06.2007

Feb 19 @ 9:06 AM ET
8. Buffalo Sabres — C Casey Mittelstadt. A very heady and skilled player at both ends. Operates on a different level from the rest of his teammates, both at the high school and USHL levels, but when working with other high hockey IQ guys on his wing during international events, he demonstrates superior skills and thought processes. Able to read off creative linemates and move instinctively to open ice, creating dangerous chances constantly. He’s got an explosive stride with an effortless shot release. We love his competitive fire. Likes to carry the puck and gains the offensive zone easily, backing defenders off the blue line. Has continued to round out his game in a gradual build-up, getting incrementally bigger, stronger and faster each of the past three seasons. Thick build and deceptively strong. Needs to move his feet more — it’s so easy for him to dominate at high school level that he picked up some lazy footwork habits.


All reads true today. Not sure why we don’t try him on top line with Jack to get his confidence going

- lulags



Interesting little blurb I would say it’s very accurate... would love to see Casey work on his skating this off season, still think he has the potential to be an outstanding player for us, he just wasn’t ready this year.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Feb 19 @ 9:12 AM ET
8. Buffalo Sabres — C Casey Mittelstadt. A very heady and skilled player at both ends. Operates on a different level from the rest of his teammates, both at the high school and USHL levels, but when working with other high hockey IQ guys on his wing during international events, he demonstrates superior skills and thought processes. Able to read off creative linemates and move instinctively to open ice, creating dangerous chances constantly. He’s got an explosive stride with an effortless shot release. We love his competitive fire. Likes to carry the puck and gains the offensive zone easily, backing defenders off the blue line. Has continued to round out his game in a gradual build-up, getting incrementally bigger, stronger and faster each of the past three seasons. Thick build and deceptively strong. Needs to move his feet more — it’s so easy for him to dominate at high school level that he picked up some lazy footwork habits.


All reads true today. Not sure why we don’t try him on top line with Jack to get his confidence going

- lulags


He is developing and gradually improving his all around game. He needs to take the next step offensively though, this team needs more scoring and he is a key cog to generate it for himself and linemates.
The statement about being strong, oh boy...that should be deleted
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Feb 19 @ 9:24 AM ET
No, but you DO have to have it to own any professional franchise. 👍

We're not the only franchise (Bills/Sabres) to have never won a championship, but some on here act like it.

- Powerslave


This may be true but it doesn't mean fans need to stop demanding it.
Who cares about other franchises not winning a championship? We don't root for those franchisrs, and I'm sure those franchise fanbases are just as vocal.
That list has too be few and far between.

Furthermore, Pegula's track record sucks and they have fumbled the ball multiple times with each franchise.
Until they win, their record deserves to be ridiculed.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Feb 19 @ 9:38 AM ET
This may be true but it doesn't mean fans need to stop demanding it.
Who cares about other franchises not winning a championship? We don't root for those franchisrs, and I'm sure those franchise fanbases are just as vocal.
That list has too be few and far between.

Furthermore, Pegula's track record sucks and they have fumbled the ball multiple times with each franchise.
Until they win, their record deserves to be ridiculed.

- IonSabres



I never disputed these or any similar statements.

All I'm saying is, there are "fans" who act like children when it comes to "demanding" their teams (insert demand here), and many of these (insert demands here) are unrealistic given any set of circumstances at any given time.

And then you have the "intelligent" Sabres fans.

I just read an article the other day from some Sabres site listing 5 or 6 players the Sabres should go after at the deadline. 3 of them were Ufas to be. Ferland, Silfverberg, Hayes, etc. and then one trade target was Pesce from Carolina. Really? They're going to trade him to Buffalo, a team they're battling?

Why?

And the trade chips this "writer" suggested? Jason Pominville, Kyle Okposo, Vladimir Sobotka, and Nathan Beaulieu.

Are you (frank)ing kidding me?

These are the "intelligent fans" that our supposed "terrible owners" need to listen to?

It's a cesspool of morons out there.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Feb 19 @ 9:41 AM ET
No, but you DO have to have it to own any professional franchise. 👍

We're not the only franchise (Bills/Sabres) to have never won a championship, but some on here act like it.

- Powerslave


NHL - Blues, Preds, Sens, VGK, Canucks, Sharks, Sabres
NFL - Bengals, Bills, Browns, Cards, Chargers, Falcons, Jags, Lions, Panthers, Texans, Titans, Vikes

So 7 of 31 NHL team have not won..about 28%...and 1 of those teams is 1-3/4 years old and played in a cup final.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Feb 19 @ 9:42 AM ET
I never disputed these or any similar statements.

All I'm saying is, there are "fans" who act like children when it comes to "demanding" their teams (insert demand here), and many of these (insert demands here) are unrealistic given any set of circumstances at any given time.

And then you have the "intelligent" Sabres fans.

I just read an article the other day from some Sabres site listing 5 or 6 players the Sabres should go after at the deadline. 3 of them were Ufas to be. Ferland, Silfverberg, Hayes, etc. and then one trade target was Pesce from Carolina. Really? They're going to trade him to Buffalo, a team they're battling?

Why?

And the trade chips this "writer" suggested? Jason Pominville, Kyle Okposo, Vladimir Sobotka, and Nathan Beaulieu.

Are you (frank)ing kidding me?

These are the "intelligent fans" that our supposed "terrible owners" need to listen to?

It's a cesspool of morons out there.

- Powerslave


This is true
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Feb 19 @ 9:44 AM ET
I never disputed these or any similar statements.

All I'm saying is, there are "fans" who act like children when it comes to "demanding" their teams (insert demand here), and many of these (insert demands here) are unrealistic given any set of circumstances at any given time.

And then you have the "intelligent" Sabres fans.

I just read an article the other day from some Sabres site listing 5 or 6 players the Sabres should go after at the deadline. 3 of them were Ufas to be. Ferland, Silfverberg, Hayes, etc. and then one trade target was Pesce from Carolina. Really? They're going to trade him to Buffalo, a team they're battling?

Why?

And the trade chips this "writer" suggested? Jason Pominville, Kyle Okposo, Vladimir Sobotka, and Nathan Beaulieu.

Are you (frank)ing kidding me?

These are the "intelligent fans" that our supposed "terrible owners" need to listen to?

It's a cesspool of morons out there
.

- Powerslave




Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Feb 19 @ 9:50 AM ET
It's a cesspool of morons out there.
- Powerslave



C'mon in the water is fine!!
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Feb 19 @ 9:52 AM ET
The injury jack had set him back and people forgot how insane his point total was going

If he didn’t get injured people wouldn’t question him and we still be in the playoff race
lulags
Buffalo Sabres
Location: St Louis
Joined: 02.24.2007

Feb 19 @ 9:53 AM ET
I never disputed these or any similar statements.

All I'm saying is, there are "fans" who act like children when it comes to "demanding" their teams (insert demand here), and many of these (insert demands here) are unrealistic given any set of circumstances at any given time.

And then you have the "intelligent" Sabres fans.

I just read an article the other day from some Sabres site listing 5 or 6 players the Sabres should go after at the deadline. 3 of them were Ufas to be. Ferland, Silfverberg, Hayes, etc. and then one trade target was Pesce from Carolina. Really? They're going to trade him to Buffalo, a team they're battling?

Why?

And the trade chips this "writer" suggested? Jason Pominville, Kyle Okposo, Vladimir Sobotka, and Nathan Beaulieu.

Are you (frank)ing kidding me?

These are the "intelligent fans" that our supposed "terrible owners" need to listen to?

It's a cesspool of morons out there.

- Powerslave

Trade chips, more like I’ll pay you to take these guys. Beaulieu may have a very small trade value. 4th or 5th at the deadline for a team looking for depth for a run. Pommer might get you a 5th as well
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Feb 19 @ 9:56 AM ET
NHL - Blues, Preds, Sens, VGK, Canucks, Sharks, Sabres
NFL - Bengals, Bills, Browns, Cards, Chargers, Falcons, Jags, Lions, Panthers, Texans, Titans, Vikes

So 7 of 31 NHL team have not won..about 28%...and 1 of those teams is 1-3/4 years old and played in a cup final.

- IonSabres



We're all passionate, I'll give you that. None are more so than a "Buffalo fan".

And we're never going to agree on everything.

The Pegulas are "young" owners. They're learning. Unfortunately, it comes at the expense of yet another season without the playoffs. We also could have lost both of our teams. There are a TON of moving parts, and even more trust that goes out that the people you hire to do a job are doing it, when you own a franchise.

I don't, for one minute, think the sole reason they're in this is to make oodles of money.

washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 19 @ 9:56 AM ET
I never disputed these or any similar statements.

All I'm saying is, there are "fans" who act like children when it comes to "demanding" their teams (insert demand here), and many of these (insert demands here) are unrealistic given any set of circumstances at any given time.

And then you have the "intelligent" Sabres fans.

I just read an article the other day from some Sabres site listing 5 or 6 players the Sabres should go after at the deadline. 3 of them were Ufas to be. Ferland, Silfverberg, Hayes, etc. and then one trade target was Pesce from Carolina. Really? They're going to trade him to Buffalo, a team they're battling?

Why?

And the trade chips this "writer" suggested? Jason Pominville, Kyle Okposo, Vladimir Sobotka, and Nathan Beaulieu.

Are you (frank)ing kidding me?

These are the "intelligent fans" that our supposed "terrible owners" need to listen to?

It's a cesspool of morons out there.

- Powerslave



Yoooooo what up errbody
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Feb 19 @ 9:57 AM ET
C'mon in the water is fine!!
- Der Kaiser


Heck, I'm already in, wearing my arm floaties!
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Feb 19 @ 9:59 AM ET
Yoooooo what up errbody
- washedup20


Clarification, before anyone gets offended 😂 I'm not saying I'm without fault. I say some stupid sh!t on here, too. 😂
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