Forwards
Filip Forsberg - Ryan Johansen - Viktor Arvidsson
Mikael Granlund - Kyle Turris - Craig Smith
Colton Sissons - Nick Bonino - Austin Watson
Brian Boyle - Calle Jarnkrok - Wayne Simmonds

Defense
Roman Josi - Ryan Ellis
Mattias Ekholm - P.K. Subban
Dan Hamhuis - Dante Fabbro

Goaltenders
Pekka Rinne
Juuse Saros


Has to be nice to have a stacked roster
- gerbe75pts

Simmonds, although seemingly in the twilight of a high producing career, is the type of player we need. You want a high danger, physical and talented forward? That's your guy.

Simmonds, although seemingly in the twilight of a high producing career, is the type of player we need. You want a high danger, physical and talented forward? That's your guy.
- TheSabresTaco

agreed...he is the TYPE of player we need

disagreed...he is not THE player we need. ...not at that age

agreed...he is the TYPE of player we need

disagreed...he is not THE player we need. ...not at that age
- RippedFuel

offer sheet Brendan Lemieux

Forwards
Filip Forsberg - Ryan Johansen - Viktor Arvidsson
Mikael Granlund - Kyle Turris - Craig Smith
Colton Sissons - Nick Bonino - Austin Watson
Brian Boyle - Calle Jarnkrok - Wayne Simmonds

Defense
Roman Josi - Ryan Ellis
Mattias Ekholm - P.K. Subban
Dan Hamhuis - Dante Fabbro

Goaltenders
Pekka Rinne
Juuse Saros


Has to be nice to have a stacked roster
- gerbe75pts

read (red) Turris might be on the trade block this summer

I don’t think we can risk a high draft pick when we have zero backup

I think you go safe and take Alex Turcotte zero chance he bust he will be a star
- gerbe75pts

Like Clayton Keller. Quite "being like Murray." Dont hate Russians.

read (red) Turris might be on the trade block this summer
- homiedclown

I wouldn't mind taking a run at Anders Lee for a number of reasons. But he more likely than not will resign with the Isles

Like Clayton Keller. Quite "being like Murray." Dont hate Russians.
- Mentalorgasm5

Is anyone able to justify keeping Housley? This is a serious question, and I'm looking for an objective answer. Coaching consistency? Culture development? Communication? Is any of this worth a damn without results?

I'm a culture guy, but let's be honest, it's the salt in the soup.
- TheSabresTaco

There’s an argument to be made
Not a great one though

Pretty much the same as with Bylsma
I don’t think either coach has really gotten to “play their system” bc they didn’t have the players to do it

They realize how flawed the roster is,
so it leads them to depend on subpar vets instead of giving the kids a legit shot bc our margin of error is so thin they can’t let the kids make the mistakes

But when u consider our “Vets” keep making these mistakes too,
then you’ve really gotta wonder why we don’t give more kids a shot?
They tried to do it with Tage this year to little success,
but the amount of seemingly terrible decisions with the lineup has been beyond frustrating

Also, continuity

Also, do we have a legit replacement or is it just another guy?

Also,
With how young (not ready) some of these guys are, and how flawed in general the roster is...
could another coach have done much better?
Maybe. But it’s hard to see it


Like i said, not a great argument
But there’s stuff in there that at least points to how/why we’ve struggled

I wouldn't mind taking a run at Anders Lee for a number of reasons. But he more likely than not will resign with the Isles
- RippedFuel

No more NYI players

offer sheet Brendan Lemieux
- homiedclown

I wouldn't mind taking a run at Anders Lee for a number of reasons. But he more likely than not will resign with the Isles
- RippedFuel

So many warning signs with Lee, I wouldn't go there.

read (red) Turris might be on the trade block this summer
- homiedclown

From being called the “next one “ he had a pretty good Career

Forwards
Filip Forsberg - Ryan Johansen - Viktor Arvidsson
Mikael Granlund - Kyle Turris - Craig Smith
Colton Sissons - Nick Bonino - Austin Watson
Brian Boyle - Calle Jarnkrok - Wayne Simmonds

Defense
Roman Josi - Ryan Ellis
Mattias Ekholm - P.K. Subban
Dan Hamhuis - Dante Fabbro

Goaltenders
Pekka Rinne
Juuse Saros


Has to be nice to have a stacked roster
- gerbe75pts

Hmmm.... our place in the standings is making a lot more sense now.

Simmonds, although seemingly in the twilight of a high producing career, is the type of player we need. You want a high danger, physical and talented forward? That's your guy.
- TheSabresTaco

I would only take him for three years

From being called the “next one “ he had a pretty good Career
- gerbe75pts

turris stats
661 games 384 points


derek roy
738 games 524 points

- dadeadhead

turris stats
661 games 384 points


derek roy
738 games 524 points
- homiedclown

Simmonds, although seemingly in the twilight of a high producing career, is the type of player we need. You want a high danger, physical and talented forward? That's your guy.
- TheSabresTaco

Simmonds is definitely on the decline though- he’s just not the same guy anymore

Whatever team signs him to a long term deal this summer is gonna end up regretting it sooner than later

turris stats
661 games 384 points


derek roy
738 games 524 points
- homiedclown

Jack Would be ashamed he Wont even be able to touch those numbers

So many warning signs with Lee, I wouldn't go there.
- Lunaion

Go on...

Simmonds is definitely on the decline though- he’s just not the same guy anymore

Whatever team signs him to a long term deal this summer is gonna end up regretting it sooner than later
- jdfitz77

some guys just lose it once they get in that 30 year range

cheechoo
richards
ryan
simmonds
moulson
okposo

Is anyone able to justify keeping Housley? This is a serious question, and I'm looking for an objective answer. Coaching consistency? Culture development? Communication? Is any of this worth a damn without results?

I'm a culture guy, but let's be honest, it's the salt in the soup.
- TheSabresTaco

I guess if the "culture is good" as Housley said on wgr, then maybe it''s best for GMJB to retool the roster as much as possible with depth and impact players via trade, free agency and hopefully land an NHL ready impact player at the draft.

He's going to have to do that regardless of the coaching staff, but maybe just rebooting the staff isn't the answer and might further disillusion these young players.

However, in my opinion, Housley has underachieved despite this roster. I had picked the Sabres to finish between 26th-21st place, so I would keep him on short(december) leash if they do keep him.

offer sheet Brendan Lemieux
- homiedclown

I’d like to grab Ferland

I guess if the "culture is good" as Housley said on wgr, then maybe it''s best for GMJB to retool the roster as much as possible with depth and impact players via trade, free agency and hopefully land an NHL ready impact player at the draft.

He's going to have to do that regardless of the coaching staff, but maybe just rebooting the staff isn't the answer and might further disillusion these young players.

However, in my opinion, Housley has underachieved despite this roster. I had picked the Sabres to finish between 26th-21st place, so I would keep him on short(december) leash if they do keep him.
- notalent

I can't think of 1 good reason to keep housley, looking at this team from december 1st on

If we don’t sign skinner go for Dzingel for 3.5 -4m

I would like Stralman for the vet

But I have felling we will sign Matt Duchene
- gerbe75pts

No to Matt Duchene..NO NO NO