You don't have to recount t what Mitts has done for me.it IS impressive.
Yet, he needed to unload a poop-ton of old useless Vet..he hast.
So all these "adds" you listed...it doesn't mean Richard for this season if they won't play because, well, he didn't unload the deadwood being g paid a poop-ton of money...as we all know.

That is my beef...he did alot in bringing g in new guys...who likely won't get a shot cause of the old useless vets
-Okposo (pass given due to untradeable contract given by predecessor
-Gigensons, why bring him back, really!
-Lockport Larry, why bring him back really!
-Sheary, guy needs Training wheels to stay upright
-Scandella, 'nuff said
-Wilson, it ain't 2017 anymore
-Nelson, get something, anything

7 of 21 players in a game...fully 1/3 of the roster...he should have moved 4 somehow to free-up space for the real competition that matters.

His job, as much as he has completed this offseason is really half done.
- IonSabres

Because they’re probably our 2 best defensive forwards

You don't have to recount for me what Botts has done this offseason.
It IS impressive what he has accomp,ushed no doubt...I have posted that many, many times.

Yet, he needed to unload a poop-ton of old useless Vet...and he hasn't...that jeopardizes much ou f his accomplishments. So all these "adds" you listed...it doesn't mean Richard for this season if they won't play because, well, he didn't unload the deadwood players being paid a poop-ton of money. You know that, as we all do.

That is my beef...he did alot in bringing in new guys (who I really like alot)...but, whom most likely won't get a shot cause of the old useless vets:
-Okposo (pass given due to untradeable contract given by predecessor
-Gigensons, why bring him back, really!
-Lockport Larry, why bring him back really!
-Sheary, guy needs Training wheels to stay upright
-Scandella, 'nuff said
-Wilson, it ain't 2017 anymore
-Nelson, get something, anything for a soon to be #9 or 10 RhDman

That is fully 7 of 21 game day players...fully 1/3 of the playable roster...he should have moved 4 somehow to free-up roster space for the real competition that matters.

His job, as much as he has completed this offseason is really only half done.
- IonSabres

Any of those vets mentioned I’m sure would have interest on the trade market for a late round pick or would be claimed off waivers forsure (apart from Okposo, Wilson and Sobotka).

He's on phone with Grandma

Yells I'm free

Runs around back yard

Staged
- homiedclown

Things are staged? I don't believe it.

Things are staged? I don't believe it.
- mes418

I know a band that I am willing to roadie for a week in Florida

Trying to resist

Holding on

Getting better

Hngggg...

EVERYONE LAUGHED AT ME
- jcragcrumple

To be very clear...
I'm NOT advocating for any demise for Botts as GM.
He has done way more that I thought he could as far as bringing in new, young talent.
The future is much brighter for the organization...just 1 year away.
He has earned the right, IMO to see this through, no matter the results this year.
We disagree there.

However, there is a logjam of old vets who likely get their same jobs due purely to financial considerations/obligations. That flies in the face of Competition For Jobs this season.
That reality may become very disconcerting for guys like:
Asplund
Routsolainen
Jokiharju
Borgen
And another or two.

Glad to see the increased competition no doubt.
They need to manage it appropriately.
Can Botts package say Sheary with Risto in any trade to open up a couple of spaces.

Because they’re probably our 2 best defensive forwards
- jdfitz77

I firmly believe asplund and malone or smith can do the same thing at a fraction of the price

what I am more concerned about, are the best 9 guys up front in training camp going to make the team

or will some get sent down to see sobotka, okposo and tage get top 9 minutes

I know a band that I am willing to roadie for a week in Florida
- homiedclown

I know one that may need you!

I firmly believe asplund and malone or smith can do the same thing at a fraction of the price

what I am more concerned about, are the best 9 guys up front in training camp going to make the team

or will some get sent down to see sobotka, okposo and tage get top 9 minutes
- homiedclown

I know a band that I am willing to roadie for a week in Florida
- homiedclown

Widespread Panic no doubt!

To be very clear...
I'm NOT advocating for any demise for Botts as GM.
He has done way more that I thought he could as far as bringing in new, young talent.
The future is much brighter for the organization...just 1 year away.
He has earned the right, IMO to see this through, no matter the results this year.
We disagree there.

However, there is a logjam of old vets who likely get their same jobs due purely to financial considerations/obligations. That flies in the face of Competition For Jobs this season.
That reality may become very disconcerting for guys like:
Asplund
Routsolainen
Jokiharju
Borgen
And another or two.

Glad to see the increased competition no doubt.
They need to manage it appropriately.
Can Botts package say Sheary with Risto in any trade to open up a couple of spaces.
- IonSabres

I'm just having fun. I would like another move, but I'm looking forward to the season either way

Widespread Panic no doubt!
- IonSabres

Never got into them or Phish

I tried

I know one that may need you!



- mes418

Oh my

I firmly believe asplund and malone or smith can do the same thing at a fraction of the price

what I am more concerned about, are the best 9 guys up front in training camp going to make the team

or will some get sent down to see sobotka, okposo and tage get top 9 minutes
- homiedclown

Can you be my spokesman.
I am ok if you use (frank) in any retorts in which you represent me.
Like
(frank)face
(frank) you
(frank)ING bumhole
No (frank)ing kidding
(frank) you and everyone that looks like you
Tucker
Mother (frank)er
(frank)ing dkuche bag
.
.
.

Anyone have a stream link for out of market viewing?

I'm just having fun. I would like another move, but I'm looking forward to the season either way
- jcragcrumple

Ya, me too, common ground.
The season can't come fast enough...I would Luke to see more of the Yutes is all.

Jesus, the Leafs thread is even more of a cesspool than this place has been recently.

Ya, me too, common ground.
The season can't come fast enough...I would Luke to see more of the Yutes is all.
- IonSabres

I want to see our two best defensive forwards play 2nd line minutes again!

Never got into them or Phish

I tried
- homiedclown

I've tried listening to Phish...can't get into them either...a segment of a song, sure.

WSP grabbed my attention, love their music and each member is a fantastic musician...I've seen them 4 or 5 times live...great time, very laid back atmosphere, everyone is relaxed just having a great time.

he really should have...dude is 24, has played professional hockey for four seasons...had 27 goals two years ago and 30 last year playing against men...why he was even in the tournament is beyond me...

that said...he does have a helluva shot
- Michael Pachla

Yeah, kinda surprising. Hopefully the other teams won't be too bent out of shape about it if the Sabres want to continue this tourney, at least with these teams. poop like that can escalate quickly.

the troubled players in the past, in team locker rooms were non issues once they became a patriot


the fact gordon got suspended for drugs, had NOTHING to do with how he was in the locker room, and you see the pats welcomed him back
- homiedclown

Don't forget Corey Dillon.

Edit: Though Haynesworth and Chad Johnson didn't exactly work out all that well.

Double edit: never mind.

Yeah, kinda surprising. Hopefully the other teams won't be too bent out of shape about it if the Sabres want to continue this tourney, at least with these teams. poop like that can escalate quickly.
- Wetbandit1

I dont think he should play anymore, but I could see other teams, mainly the devils, feeling differently. They should have been putting Hughes out there every shift against Asplund and Olo. It's the closest thing to an NHL tune up for him possible at the moment

https://youtu.be/o-gwWVYmW7Y
- gerbe75pts

Post the link to his recording of the phone call with Gruden. I'm too lazy to go look for it.

I want to see our two best defensive forwards play 2nd line minutes again!
- TheHank

How bout that qualifying session today?

What a disgrace.

How bout that qualifying session today?

What a disgrace.
- Wetbandit1

My DVR doesn’t want to record it for some reason. I’m trying to find it now actually. Gimme a minute

Post the link to his recording of the phone call with Gruden. I'm too lazy to go look for it.
- Wetbandit1

Does this actually exist?