tossed salad is the best..
- daryl stanley

I concur.

tossed salad is the best..
- daryl stanley

This

So O Regan gets over 20 in the AHL but that only gets him one game up with the big club? Him, CJ and Goalofson should all be given more of a chance this year. Tell Sovodka, Okslowpoke and Girgs to all take a seat.

The Risto hate really should stop around here. Most of the time he is being hung out to dry by his teammates. Very little help from our forwards in the Dzone. Defensive partners that forget what side of the ice they're supposed to be on, and once he gets the puck the outlet guys turn up the ice and start skating away expecting a 100ft pass every time.
What kind of numbers do you think Risto could get if he had Dahlin's 60% Ozone starts? You think he would lead the team in giveaways like Dahlin did? He was 3rd on the team in shot attempts, imagine what he could do with 60% Ozone starts.
This year in 10 games against Crosby, Ovie and Stamkos' high scoring Lightning team he was a +2.

Three bean salad is perfect for Summer.
When does Summer begin around here, September?

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Getting the impression that the ball -- or puck, rather -- is in #Sabres GM Jason Botterill's end right now in regards to Skinner negotiations based on an exchange I just had.

The Risto hate really should stop around here. Most of the time he is being hung out to dry by his teammates. Very little help from our forwards in the Dzone. Defensive partners that forget what side of the ice they're supposed to be on, and once he gets the puck the outlet guys turn up the ice and start skating away expecting a 100ft pass every time.
What kind of numbers do you think Risto could get if he had Dahlin's 60% Ozone starts? You think he would lead the team in giveaways like Dahlin did? He was 3rd on the team in shot attempts, imagine what he could do with 60% Ozone starts.
This year in 10 games against Crosby, Ovie and Stamkos' high scoring Lightning team he was a +2.
- adambuffalo

Funny. Risto's fine, it's everyone else?

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Getting the impression that the ball -- or puck, rather -- is in #Sabres GM Jason Botterill's end right now in regards to Skinner negotiations based on an exchange I just had.
- Stripes77

Do we take this to mean that Skinner has given Botts a take it or leave it?

tossed salad is the best..
- daryl stanley

there is a one liner in here for me but I will let it be,

Bingo.

Now what hasn’t been mentioned in this convo is if you can shed one or two of these then sure I guess making a move of Callahan plus works.
- dadeadhead

You can make it all fit and still make improvements without moving a bad contract out

https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/1207360

Then $24 million comes off in UFA's after the season:

Scandella
Bogo
Sobotka
Sheary (I would probably try to keep him)
Callahan
Wilson
Hunwick

So to give your team some cap flexibility during the season if you can't move Scandella you would move Hunwick or put Bogo on LTIR

Do we take this to mean that Skinner has given Botts a take it or leave it?
- Der Kaiser

That's what it sounds like

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Getting the impression that the ball -- or puck, rather -- is in #Sabres GM Jason Botterill's end right now in regards to Skinner negotiations based on an exchange I just had.
- Stripes77

Who was the exchange with? Botterill?

Who was the exchange with? Botterill?
- jcragcrumple

Sabres Secret Source?

Warrow never says his sources but he is one of the few that doesn't say anything unless it's from someone he trusts

Who was the exchange with? Botterill?
- jcragcrumple

I'd guess Skinner's side....big guess though.

The Risto hate really should stop around here. Most of the time he is being hung out to dry by his teammates. Very little help from our forwards in the Dzone. Defensive partners that forget what side of the ice they're supposed to be on, and once he gets the puck the outlet guys turn up the ice and start skating away expecting a 100ft pass every time.
What kind of numbers do you think Risto could get if he had Dahlin's 60% Ozone starts? You think he would lead the team in giveaways like Dahlin did? He was 3rd on the team in shot attempts, imagine what he could do with 60% Ozone starts.
This year in 10 games against Crosby, Ovie and Stamkos' high scoring Lightning team he was a +2.
- adambuffalo

I like Risto but that dude is a defensive train wreck more often then not. He plays D, for me it matters more what he does in his defensive zone then getting O-zone starts.

Sure would he get better stats with better defensive forwards, probably but he will still be the same guy. 40-50 pt guy, -20 to -40 rating.

I would trade him if the return was great but I lean on the side of keeping him for now.

Sabres Secret Source?

Warrow never says his sources but he is one of the few that doesn't say anything unless it's from someone he trusts
- Stripes77

If Skinner walks people will come on this blog and bash the Sabres, if we sign him, they will bash the Sabres for giving him to much. I can see it now.

Mayo vs vinegar is no-contest.
Mayo's underlying numbers in fat, calories, smell and texture all are negative; mayo is worse in gags-per-60-minutes, relative sloppiness, grossness suppression, and its french-fry Corsi-for is dismal (unless you're French or weird).
Vinegar is actually good for your body to ingest, has way better possession as a marinade ingredient, unclogs blood vessels (try that, mayo!), is good for your liver and skin, and its fried-food metrics are stellar.

Another argument against mayo: watch Undercover Brother. Right, Pachs?

If Skinner walks people will come on this blog and bash the Sabres, if we sign him, they will bash the Sabres for giving him to much. I can see it now.
- SABRES 89

Yup they're in a lose lose situation

If Skinner walks people will come on this blog and bash the Sabres, if we sign him, they will bash the Sabres for giving him to much. I can see it now.
- SABRES 89

People complain about everything, but it will be much worse if he walks

Yup they're in a lose lose situation
- Stripes77

Hate to see him go but someone will take 8 mill or so a year, i'm sure some FA will.

In the immortal works of Teddy KGB, Pay the man (Skinner) his money...lets get it done all ready...This team needs talent and 40 goals is not exactly easy to replace. pay him 8, 9 whatever Skinner is asking..

People complain about everything, but it will be much worse if he walks
- jcragcrumple

I don't mean Sabres fans, I mean trolls that come on this blog. Yes it is a lot worse if he walks.

If Skinner walks people will come on this blog and bash the Sabres, if we sign him, they will bash the Sabres for giving him to much. I can see it now.
- SABRES 89

Agreed. I say Pay the man!! Get it done Botts!!

Mayo vs vinegar is no-contest.
Mayo's underlying numbers in fat, calories, smell and texture all are negative; mayo is worse in gags-per-60-minutes, relative sloppiness, grossness suppression, and its french-fry Corsi-for is dismal (unless you're French or weird).
Vinegar is actually good for your body to ingest, has way better possession as a marinade ingredient, unclogs blood vessels (try that, mayo!), is good for your liver and skin, and its fried-food metrics are stellar.

Another argument against mayo: watch Undercover Brother. Right, Pachs?
- LandlordTom

I love Mac & Potatoes Salad, but this argument is too good. I shall swear off all the mayo based salads....

People complain about everything, but it will be much worse if he walks
- jcragcrumple

Botterill had 2 chances to sign him before the trade deadline, he waited. Soon as the deadline came and we seen Stone sign and trade, bad things man, bad things. Skinner's agent will play hard ball. This sucks to be honest.