I'll disagree heavily on that point, but the Sabres will 100% go with the devil they know over the devil they dont, so he's on the team no matter what his preseason looks like. Botts' comment is GM speak
- jcragcrumple

Why is Okposo the Sabres' #1 enemy? I promise you, he isn't.

The Canadiens waited until November to waive Alzner.

I expect similar for Scandella or Bogo if they can’t work out a trade.

Why is Okposo the Sabres' #1 enemy? I promise you, he isn't.
- TheSabresTaco

He had 7 goals and 11 assists at even strength last year. If Mojo, Vesey and a new dman kick him off the power play, we're going to watch him do pirouettes in the corner and fling the puck back to the point to the tune of 15 points this year. Doesn't play the PK. He's here because of his contract. There's no meritocracy as it pertains to him

He had 7 goals and 11 assists at even strength last year. If Mojo, Vesey and a new dman kick him off the power play, we're going to watch him do pirouettes in the corner and fling the puck back to the point to the tune of 15 points this year. Doesn't play the PK. He's here because of his contract. There's no meritocracy with him
- jcragcrumple

Okposo absolutely isn’t “good” anymore, but he’s a competent 4th liner defensively and good on PP2.

You’re right he’s here because of his contract. But if he also was a 900k PTO and went head to head with Ruostolainen in camp, my money would be on Okposo.

That’s the problem, we have no idea if these guys are competent NHL’ers.

But he’s supposed to take that chance and then hit your arbitrary barometer of 90 points?

I know you’re being facetious but I hate that narrative

We had no one waiting to replace these guys last year besides Smith and Olofsson.

The young depth is slowly taking over.

It’s a shame Murray couldn’t hit on a pick with all those second rounders

Could have a lot more bottom 6 depth right now
- OneKaneOneCup

Not necessarily trying to be facetious with my comment, it was more so to alleviate fear that the Sabres are truly that stubborn that regardless of any veterans skill level and contributions, that they won't be moved for talented minor leaguers.

I agree with the rest of the post. What did we honestly have last year that surely could have knocked out a guy from our roster at the start of the season?

Botts wasn't afraid to send Moulson into orbit, and he wasn't afraid of keeping Scott Wilson down as long as possible. Same with Hunwick.

The guys we're looking at this year. Pilut, Joker, Thompson, Asplund, Olofsson, Rusto, Borgen, maybe even Smith.. we either didn't have those guys or they weren't ready. The ones we had were duly promoted, and now these guys will be much more ready to fight for a spot.

It's about time we see some actual prospects graduating. Not the sure fire 1st rounders like Jack Casey Rhino and Risto, but actual depth picks.

Okposo absolutely isn’t “good” anymore, but he’s a competent 4th liner defensively and good on PP2.

You’re right he’s here because of his contract. But if he also was a 900k PTO and went head to head with Ruostolainen in camp, my money would be on Okposo.

That’s the problem, we have no idea if these guys are competent NHL’ers.

But he’s supposed to take that chance and then hit your arbitrary barometer of 90 points?
- OneKaneOneCup

If Asplund, Ruotsalainen, Smith, Malone, whoever is better in the preseason, they should absolutely start the season over Okposo. God knows no one is claiming him off waivers. They could put him back in at any time

If Asplund, Ruotsalainen, Smith, Malone, whoever is better in the preseason, they should absolutely start the season over Okposo. God knows no one is claiming him off waivers. They could put him back in at any time
- jcragcrumple

if you had to chose between sending down okposo or sending sobotka to the moon.. wouldn't you shoot for the moon?

How could anyone forget about the contactyest of all contact sports that you played.
- IndianaSabresFan

Yeah I would like to see you play and get hit by a 60 mph ball

Yeah I would like to see you play and get hit by a 60 mph ball
- gerbe75pts

you are so cute. do you know what the meaning of contact sport is? and WOW 60 mph tennis balls. you ever play baseball and get hit by a 80 mph + pitch?

if you had to chose between sending down okposo or sending sobotka to the moon.. wouldn't you shoot for the moon?
- SabresFaninIndiana

I'm not sure the moon is far enough. Outside of earth's gravitational range would be preferable

my guess is no

unless we eat some cap


all quiet on the home front

including lack of calls made to shop risto from botts

it is what it is, unless someone wows botts

cozen will get a real look at camp, probably at wing
- homiedclown

Cozens .... 1st line RW. Let Reinhart go to the 2nd line. Doubt it happens but Atleast cozens has some skill / support. Better than dumping him on the 4th line with scrubs

What’d I miss?
- dadeadhead

risto did not get traded
yeldon did not get cut


you didn't miss anything

Besides the patriots and chiefs ...... everyone else in the AFC looked like trash. The ravens game vs the fins doesn’t count. Fins are tanking .

you are so cute. do you know what the meaning of contact sport is? and WOW 60 mph tennis balls. you ever play baseball and get hit by a 80 mph + pitch?
- SabresFaninIndiana

Tennis is a rough sport I would like to see you play one match you would probably break your leg

Why is Okposo the Sabres' #1 enemy? I promise you, he isn't.
- TheSabresTaco

the beer will taste a little better tonight


thanks

Tennis is a rough sport I would like to see you play one match you would probably break your leg
- gerbe75pts

Cozens .... 1st line RW. Let Reinhart go to the 2nd line. Doubt it happens but Atleast cozens has some skill / support. Better than dumping him on the 4th line with scrubs
- Sabretooth9

yeah i dont know that putting cozens on the top line is a good idea.. maybe for a game or two just so he gets a feel. I don't think he can keep up over the course of a season. i also agree putting him on the 4th or even our 3rd (as it sits) may not be best for him in the long run.

risto did not get traded
yeldon did not get cut


you didn't miss anything
- homiedclown

Is definitely a waste on the roster they should cut him

Tennis is a rough sport I would like to see you play one match you would probably break your leg
- gerbe75pts

the force is strong with this one

Is definitely a waste on the roster they should cut him
- gerbe75pts

Not sure if kidding or not. It was 1 game that we rarely ran the ball. He is great at catching out of backfield, not something we needed / tried to do much vs Jets. If we need that type of play, he will be a great player to trot out for a handful of plays to help move the chains. I don't mind if he is cut, but I don't like the other RB's enough to do that.

- homiedclown

You all are haters ..

yeah i dont know that putting cozens on the top line is a good idea.. maybe for a game or two just so he gets a feel. I don't think he can keep up over the course of a season. i also agree putting him on the 4th or even our 3rd (as it sits) may not be best for him in the long run.
- SabresFaninIndiana

He has 9 games to prove his worth

the force is strong with this one
- SabresFaninIndiana

More severe injuries in tennis then baseball , basketball

He has 9 games to prove his worth
- Sabretooth9

No you send him down no matter what

You all are haters ..
- gerbe75pts

you're a wasted spot on our roster