Because we can and should do better than them
- jcragcrumple

But they didn't, and internal replacements aren't ready to play yet. For anyone who thinks JB's on a hot seat this year, he certainly doesn't act like it.

Saying that is one thing
But we don’t actually have better than them yet,
so it’s logical to keep them
- jdfitz77

Keeping them procludes us from trying anything new. Should we be pumped to watch a line of Larry, Girgs and Sobotka again?

I'm sure as poop not. Turn the page and assemble a 4th line that can contribute

Keeping them procludes us from trying anything new. Should we be pumped to watch a line of Larry, Girgs and Sobotka again?

I'm sure as poop not. Turn the page and assemble a 4th line that can contribute
- jcragcrumple

Sobotka wont be here

Sobotka wont be here
- sbroads24

We shall see

But they didn't, and internal replacements aren't ready to play yet. For anyone who thinks JB's on a hot seat this year, he certainly doesn't act like it.
- Lunaion

Or he thinks Housley was lost and his players don't suck as hard as they mostly sucked last year

Or he thinks Housley was lost and his players don't suck as hard as they mostly sucked last year
- jcragcrumple

If that’s the case... the fact that we had the 10 game win streak should give him hope

Or he thinks Housley was lost and his players don't suck as hard as they mostly sucked last year
- jcragcrumple

Willing to bet he doesn't feel that way. Pretty sweeping turnover since he's been here, even with his patient approach.

Or he thinks Housley was lost and his players don't suck as hard as they mostly sucked last year
- jcragcrumple

My guess is the coach was lost and some of the players simply suck(ed).

I think there will be more points earned through a coach that will listen and facilitate success. I think there will be improvement through mere individual development and maturity.

But I think we need to improve the roster significantly. It’s happening on the blue line. Now I hope he gets the forwards more help.

Willing to bet he doesn't feel that way. Pretty sweeping turnover since he's been here, even with his patient approach.
- Lunaion

Not really since the end of the season though. He's made some smart middle 6 additions, and defense as well, but the roster as of today isn't radically different. Vesey replaces Pominville and he added Mojo

Before I get yelled at by Fitz, I am aware that it's July 13th at 3:05 pm and the roster can change more

I think most jet fans would be pretty mad if they only get Ristolainen for Ehlers.
- Mentalorgasm5

I would puke in my mouth if the return was Ehlers. Dude is soft as marshmallows and is not built for the playoffs. We will get there soon and that’s not a guy I want to go into battle with

Horrible re signs....waste of roster spots and also way overpaid....

Not really since the end of the season though. He's made some smart middle 6 additions, and defense as well, but the roster as of today isn't radically different. Vesey replaces Pominville and he added Mojo

Before I get yelled at by Fitz, I am aware that it's July 13th at 3:05 pm and the roster can change more
- jcragcrumple

I take a broader view of it. 3 significant D moves since the deadline, 2 new middle 6 F's, and all signs towards another significant move. It's also remarkable how few long term commitments he's made so far. Once the final year ticks off on this year's group, he's almost completely turned over the roster.

Keeping them procludes us from trying anything new. Should we be pumped to watch a line of Larry, Girgs and Sobotka again?

I'm sure as poop not. Turn the page and assemble a 4th line that can contribute
- jcragcrumple

No it doesn’t
We qualified them, but that doesn’t mean they still had to be here

Botts has time to replace them via trade or free agency and (presumably) couldn’t find better options (especially for the price)

If we could’ve traded for someone like Point or W.Karlsson or a legit 2way center for the top9,
then we wouldn’t need to rely on the Larsson-Girgs 4th line

But that didn’t happen

Even NOW...
if Botts can find better options then he could easily trade either or both for picks

Not really since the end of the season though. He's made some smart middle 6 additions, and defense as well, but the roster as of today isn't radically different. Vesey replaces Pominville and he added Mojo

Before I get yelled at by Fitz, I am aware that it's July 13th at 3:05 pm and the roster can change more
- jcragcrumple

The Sabres weren’t gonna compete for the Cup this year no matter what moves they made

I don’t get it
We all want Botts to build a team that will be legit contenders for a while right???

He’s doing that

Defense depth & pipeline has gone from basically nothing under GMTM to looking very respectable
Especially with guys like Samuelsson & Laaksonen still coming, etc

Our Center group should be among the best in the league in a few years

Eichel- franchise guy
Mitts- projected 1C playing 2C, that’s nice
Cozens- a 2way 1C/2C as our 3, that’s great
Asplund- 2way 3C playing 4C, also really nice

And that doesn’t include:
Davidsson- 3C caliber, maybe better
Routsalainen- wild card, probably end up as a winger though
Pekar- physical 2 way guy that could slot into the wing in the middle6 or Center in bottom6


BOTTS IS DOING HIS FREAKING JOB

So sorry we don’t have a 4th line that’ll score 30goals this year
But that’s not what I’m worried about
And i really don’t get why anyone is focusing on it?

If we can actually get some SCORING FROM THE MIDDLE 6 this year
Then we aren’t gonna miss the handful of goals a guy like E Rod would score over Larsson
*which btw,
was ONLY 3 goals better last year

JFC guys... seriously

Exciting booze addled typos.
- Der Kaiser

Hi sunshine!
Rays of sparkling darkness, lol.

Well, you know me so well.
I used to really enjoy my Bourbon, alot.

Yet, I haven't had a drink in since early June when I had several mini-stokes and lost my ability to speak for short periods of time. Doctors don't think there is any correlation, but for fact of improving my general health, I decided to quit drinking.
Not fun being in a hospital bed not able to communicate as one had for 61 years, so ya, it woke me up. Proud to say I have radically altered my diet and exercise habits for the good though.

So no, not even close bum(frank)!
But, keep on fishing like a blind, dumb, bully you are, lol.
You have much hate in your heart, you really are a complete joke if a person.

You condemned The Clown for making an ethnic slur, but you, oh holy one, thrive to ridicule others at every step. Just waiting to pounce. Lol, you are a gem of a man, err boy.
No wonder your wife left you...a bitter man who must pick on others to feel superior!
When did you stop hitting her, before or after she filed the papers?
Didn't bullying get old for you around the age of 17, seriously.

But carry on. You do you.

Which one of you made this?

https://www.capfriendly.c...ead/251900&post_id=979990

Risto might not have the best value right now but this is AWFUL

The Sabres weren’t gonna compete for the Cup this year no matter what moves they made

I don’t get it
We all want Botts to build a team that will be legit contenders for a while right???

He’s doing that

Defense depth & pipeline has gone from basically nothing under GMTM to looking very respectable
Especially with guys like Samuelsson & Laaksonen still coming, etc

Our Center group should be among the best in the league in a few years

Eichel- franchise guy
Mitts- projected 1C playing 2C, that’s nice
Cozens- a 2way 1C/2C as our 3, that’s great
Asplund- 2way 3C playing 4C, also really nice

And that doesn’t include:
Davidsson- 3C caliber, maybe better
Routsalainen- wild card, probably end up as a winger though
Pekar- physical 2 way guy that could slot into the wing in the middle6 or Center in bottom6


BOTTS IS DOING HIS FREAKING JOB

So sorry we don’t have a 4th line that’ll score 30goals this year
But that’s not what I’m worried about
And i really don’t get why anyone is focusing on it?

If we can actually get some SCORING FROM THE MIDDLE 6 this year
Then we aren’t gonna miss the handful of goals a guy like E Rod would score over Larsson
*which btw,
was ONLY 3 goals better last year

JFC guys... seriously
- jdfitz77

You're talking out of both side of your mouth. If we're not going to win the cup this year, I'd rather CJ, Erod and Asplund get the reps instead of Girgs and Larsson who aren't part of the future

And ERod had 29 points. Twice as many as Larry. You can do better than that last line. Weak sauce

Which one of you made this?

https://www.capfriendly.c...ead/251900&post_id=979990

Risto might not have the best value right now but this is AWFUL
- Stripes77

Dumb, dumb, dumb.
Probably the (frank)ing kraut
Never give up the 2020 1st...could be best draft year in last 10 - 15
As if Winninpeg takes on all that cap si ce they are squeezed themselves

D
Dumb, dumb, dumb.
Probably the (frank)ing kraut
Never give up the 2020 1st...could be best draft year in last 10 - 15
As if Winninpeg takes on all that cap si ce they are squeezed themselves
- IonSabres

All the cap dumps are basically a wash IMO

Sheary and Scandella with us retaining $2 million to take on Perreault

So it's Risto Asplund Girgensons and a 1st for Ehlers and 3rd??

GTFOH

Dat blue

You're talking out of both side of your mouth. If we're not going to win the cup this year, I'd rather CJ, Erod and Asplund get the reps instead of Girgs and Larsson who aren't part of the future

And ERod had 29 points. Twice as many as Larry. You can do better than that last line. Weak sauce
- jcragcrumple

Right now,
looks like E Rod is gonna get reps at center
And Asplund & Cj will both be called up at times this season

Just bc we aren’t winning the Cup doesn’t mean we don’t wanna try n win though

If Botts can acquire better defensive forwards,
then he can still trade Larsson &/or Girgs...
RIGHT???

If not,
they’re easily our best defensive forwards and should maintain that role

This isn’t complicated

Horrible re signs....waste of roster spots and also way overpaid....
- r2so73

Overreact much?

Right now,
looks like E Rod is gonna get reps at center
And Asplund & Cj will both be called up at times this season

Just bc we aren’t winning the Cup doesn’t mean we don’t wanna try n win though

If Botts can acquire better defensive forwards,
then he can still trade Larsson &/or Girgs...
RIGHT???

If not,
gfeyre easily our best defensive forwards and should maintain that role

This isn’t complicated
- jdfitz77

If you want to win, you don't trot out a line of Girgs, Larry and Sobotka for 13 minutes a night. I understand their combined -40 and 45 points is very impressive, but I don't need to see it again

Dat blue
- jcragcrumple

👍👍

Hi sunshine!
Rays of sparkling darkness, lol.

Well, you know me so well.
I used to really enjoy my Bourbon, alot.

Yet, I haven't had a drink in since early June when I had several mini-stokes and lost my ability to speak for short periods of time. Doctors don't think there is any correlation, but for fact of improving my general health, I decided to quit drinking.
Not fun being in a hospital bed not able to communicate as one had for 61 years, so ya, it woke me up. Proud to say I have radically altered my diet and exercise habits for the good though.

So no, not even close bum(frank)!
But, keep on fishing like a blind, dumb, bully you are, lol.
You have much hate in your heart, you really are a complete joke if a person.

You condemned The Clown for making an ethnic slur, but you, oh holy one, thrive to ridicule others at every step. Just waiting to pounce. Lol, you are a gem of a man, err boy.
No wonder your wife left you...a bitter man who must pick on others to feel superior!
When did you stop hitting her, before or after she filed the papers?
Didn't bullying get old for you around the age of 17, seriously.

But carry on. You do you.
- IonSabres

Did you quit eating olives?