Little more food for thought.

Ralph stated he wants to be harder to play against, acquire some players with the grit and snarl effect. There's still some decent bottom 6 forwards that would be much better than the Lockport trio.
- TheSabresTaco

Agree 100% We seriously lack in grit. Ive said this several times in the last 2 blogs. This is where I differ with some on the Okposo situation. He is not fast enough for a top 9 and he is an eggshell, timebomb too soft for the 4th. I know he is capable of playing with some grit at times but sticking him out there on the 4th line and asking him to play STL blues style hockey is irresponsible. That leaves no place for him on this team

Agree 100% We seriously lack in grit. Ive said this several times in the last 2 blogs. This is where I differ with some on the Okposo situation. He is not fast enough for a top 9 and he is an eggshell, timebomb too soft for the 4th. I know he is capable of playing with some grit at times but sticking him out there on the 4th line and asking him to play STL blues style hockey is irresponsible. That leaves no place for him on this team
- lulags

I don't think he's soft, but for the love of God, Kyle, stop fighting. You are going to die

I don't think he's soft, but for the love of God, Kyle, stop fighting. You are going to die
- jcragcrumple

I meant soft in the terms of highly injury prone now

Little more food for thought.

Ralph stated he wants to be harder to play against, acquire some players with the grit and snarl effect. There's still some decent bottom 6 forwards that would be much better than the Lockport trio.
- TheSabresTaco

But D-Lo already signed elsewhere! And Hudson Fasching transcended the NHL and left earth to play in the Galactic Space Hockey Federation...

Interesting article on the Atheltic today about bad July 1st signings. Both Drury and Briere made the list. For as much lamenting as we all do about losing them we never look at the other side: these guys were never as good later on. Sure, Briere had 3 good years but he was bought out not long after that. Drury was already on the decline. I am not saying that we were better off.... but it isn't like we lost these guys in their prime.

He’s too skinny to be in the nhl let him develop
- gerbe75pts

Dylan Cozens

"Cozens is very physical and always finishes his checks; at times to a fault, as his desire to mash people into the boards can make him the last forward back on an opposing counterattack. He’s quick enough, however, to eventually catch up and place himself in the right position to ensure there aren’t gaps in coverage. Cozens always keeps his feet moving and keeps his stick active, and his quick turns and pivots allow him to stay with his man, especially while he’s killing penalties. Overall, he’s an excellent 200-foot forward who is very good on draws, can anchor a penalty-killing unit, run a power play and assume top-line duties."

--The Draft Analyst

Interesting article on the Atheltic today about bad July 1st signings. Both Drury and Briere made the list. For as much lamenting as we all do about losing them we never look at the other side: these guys were never as good later on. Sure, Briere had 3 good years but he was bought out not long after that. Drury was already on the decline. I am not saying that we were better off.... but it isn't like we lost these guys in their prime.
- Slump Buster

They could have been had for much less though if it was done right.

Briere should have been 5-for-25 the year before, well before arbitration.

They could have been had for much less though if it was done right.

Briere should have been 5-for-25 the year before, well before arbitration.
- buffalofan19

REALLY??? Where did you get this information, I had no idea??

Did the Bills beat the Giants in the SuperBowl? Asking for a friend

Dylan Cozens

"Cozens is very physical and always finishes his checks; at times to a fault, as his desire to mash people into the boards can make him the last forward back on an opposing counterattack. He’s quick enough, however, to eventually catch up and place himself in the right position to ensure there aren’t gaps in coverage. Cozens always keeps his feet moving and keeps his stick active, and his quick turns and pivots allow him to stay with his man, especially while he’s killing penalties. Overall, he’s an excellent 200-foot forward who is very good on draws, can anchor a penalty-killing unit, run a power play and assume top-line duties."

--The Draft Analyst
- MEBSabresFAN

Those are faults I can live with

Interesting article on the Atheltic today about bad July 1st signings. Both Drury and Briere made the list. For as much lamenting as we all do about losing them we never look at the other side: these guys were never as good later on. Sure, Briere had 3 good years but he was bought out not long after that. Drury was already on the decline. I am not saying that we were better off.... but it isn't like we lost these guys in their prime.
- Slump Buster

i believe we had a 5x5 offer on the table from briere.. i think he signed more than that.. at that contract it would have been a good deal.

Interesting article on the Atheltic today about bad July 1st signings. Both Drury and Briere made the list. For as much lamenting as we all do about losing them we never look at the other side: these guys were never as good later on. Sure, Briere had 3 good years but he was bought out not long after that. Drury was already on the decline. I am not saying that we were better off.... but it isn't like we lost these guys in their prime.
- Slump Buster

If Briere had stayed, though, I guarantee we would have won a series or 4 between 08-12

Agree 100% We seriously lack in grit. Ive said this several times in the last 2 blogs. This is where I differ with some on the Okposo situation. He is not fast enough for a top 9 and he is an eggshell, timebomb too soft for the 4th. I know he is capable of playing with some grit at times but sticking him out there on the 4th line and asking him to play STL blues style hockey is irresponsible. That leaves no place for him on this team
- lulags

This is why I like Ferland playing on the 2nd line with Reinhart and center X

Athletic also gave us a B- after second day of FA. It actually puts us in the middle of the pact

REALLY??? Where did you get this information, I had no idea??

Did the Bills beat the Giants in the SuperBowl? Asking for a friend
- MEBSabresFAN

it was well documented that during the season that is what he wanted.. darcy had a rule about not talking contracts during the season... his stock went WAY up

REALLY??? Where did you get this information, I had no idea??

Did the Bills beat the Giants in the SuperBowl? Asking for a friend
- MEBSabresFAN

Is your friend in Africa? He must be confused by the Bills SB shirts

If Briere had stayed, though, I guarantee we would have won a series or 4 between 08-12
- jcragcrumple

If the Pegulas owned us he would have. Along with others

Is your friend in Africa? He must be confused by the Bills SB shirts
- jcragcrumple

dynasty

Sabres one of Gardiner final teams

i believe we had a 5x5 offer on the table from briere.. i think he signed more than that.. at that contract it would have been a good deal.
- SabresFaninIndiana

Yeah, I think that was the year before he left. It's still interesting to think about - we may have (in hindsight, of course) actually regretted signing Drury. Then again maybe if we keep one of them then we let Vanek walk for the four 1sts.

But D-Lo already signed elsewhere! And Hudson Fasching transcended the NHL and left earth to play in the Galactic Space Hockey Federation...
- PrinceChill

oh..well.. umm..

sign dion and jason garrison and ryan clowe

Sabres one of Gardiner final teams
- sbroads24

So Dahlin to 2C confirmed

Sabres one of Gardiner final teams
- sbroads24

If he signs, I don't think there's any doubt Risto is on the move.

Sabres one of Gardiner final teams
- sbroads24

You seem to be hoping our young developing talent will fail
- MEBSabresFAN

How could you possibly get that from me saying.

“Mitts was bad last year and I’m not sure banking on him coming out and putting up 60 points is the best idea”

Athletic also gave us a B- after second day of FA. It actually puts us in the middle of the pact
- lulags

They made a couple decent trades. Nothing earth shattering, but good value trades. Good Rochester signings that should keep them towards the top again. I think we earned that grade.

Now, DO SOMETHING ELSE, BOTTS!