Again, it's evident the organization was content with last season. No job was actually on the line in training camp. Still, to this date, only Pominville and and Housley have been held responsible for the worst team in the NHL over the last 50 games.

And we are one game from opening night. If that isn't the most incredible thing about this whole off season I don't know what is.
- matty12345

I don't like responding with emojis, but I almost did here. This is (frank)ing ludicrous.

- SabresFaninIndiana

13 points, -20

Put him on the second line. Sure why not

13 points, -20

Put him on the second line. Sure why not
- jcragcrumple

on top of that, one of the points to say he wasn't playing bad was that he was winning faceoffs.. so lets put him on the wing

[quote=TheSabresTaco]

Are you content with how the roster "competition" was conducted? The results make zero goddamn sense to me

Sobotka 2RW on today's practice lines
- jcragcrumple

I see what Krueger is trying to do. I mean, it's gross, but I see what he's doing.

And it's not to troll you people, specifically.

It's preseason. Try poop.

[quote=jcragcrumple]
as we were told a month ago.. the season hasn't started and the roster isn't set so relax

Again, it's evident the organization was content with last season. No job was actually on the line in training camp. Still, to this date, only Pominville and and Housley have been held responsible for the worst team in the NHL over the last 50 games.

And we are one game from opening night. If that isn't the most incredible thing about this whole off season I don't know what is.
- matty12345

Subtraction by addition olaffson, miller, vesey, johannson and to an extent montour. I'd say that's a big change from last year.

Ralph is drunk ...... the line combinations look awful

Are you content with how the roster "competition" was conducted? The results make zero goddamn sense to me
- jcragcrumple

I will be extremely interested in reading the followups on the final roster by Yerdon, Vogl and Lysowski.

As of this moment, I don't see a single move that has been completely, or even remotely, unfair.

It's fair to have your gripes about not having Tampa Bay's roster. The sad story here is that these are the cards we have, that we traded for them using *almost* all low end players and picks. Not sure how many times it needs to be reiterated that both the offense and defense has been added to without subtracting anything. Whether that's good or bad remains to be seen.

Ralph is drunk ...... the line combinations look awful
- Sabretooth9

you gotta put good in to get good out

I see what Krueger is trying to do. I mean, it's gross, but I see what he's doing.

And it's not to troll you people, specifically.

It's preseason. Try poop.
- TheSabresTaco

Remember when Bylsma seemed to switch lines at every practice?

Remember when Bylsma seemed to switch lines at every practice?
- buffalofan19

Independent of Disco, I'll reserve judgement until we get into the season. The entire purpose of the preseason is to see what fits and to get the players in shape.

Independent of Disco, I'll reserve judgement until we get into the season. The entire purpose of the preseason is to see what fits and to get the players in shape.
- TheSabresTaco

This could be a "sure Sobokta, I'll put you in a spot to be successful. Prove you can hang, or know why you're playing bottom six minutes at best."

It is also preseason, so it really doesn't matter.

Just stay healthy, which is easier said than done.

Independent of Disco, I'll reserve judgement until we get into the season. The entire purpose of the preseason is to see what fits and to get the players in shape.
- TheSabresTaco

I almost wish the media didn't have access to practice, or significant portions of practice, like in the NFL. Not that I don't appreciate the info, but most of the combinations end up being meaningless, and not what we see in the actual games.

Eklund strikes out on DET-BUF deal, strikes out on WPG-BUF deal, boy oh boy do I wonder if he strikes out on NYI-BUF deal.

e98484

Also:

Islanders and Sabres talking deal?

I am hearing the Isles have put together a VERY strong offer for Rasmus Ristolainen....working on getting the names, but I am told the deal includes a first-round pick.

I almost wish the media didn't have access to practice, or significant portions of practice, like in the NFL. Not that I don't appreciate the info, but most of the combinations end up being meaningless, and not what we see in the actual games.
- buffalofan19

yeah but then what would be b1tch about? We need to b1tch. It's life force.

Eklund strikes out on DET-BUF deal, strikes out on WPG-BUF deal, boy oh boy do I wonder if he strikes out on NYI-BUF deal.

e98484
- TheSabresTaco

Could be a solid 3/3.

If he misses on 2/3, I guess it ain't that bad.

And there it is.....

@SabresPR
The Sabres have assigned forward Dylan Cozens to the Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL).
- Lilroot9

Oh who saw this coming ? ...😱

He wasn’t even close to ready go Dominate world juniors will see you in a year and a half

- SabresFaninIndiana

😂😂😂

I will be extremely interested in reading the followups on the final roster by Yerdon, Vogl and Lysowski.

As of this moment, I don't see a single move that has been completely, or even remotely, unfair.

It's fair to have your gripes about not having Tampa Bay's roster. The sad story here is that these are the cards we have, that we traded for them using *almost* all low end players and picks. Not sure how many times it needs to be reiterated that both the offense and defense has been added to without subtracting anything. Whether that's good or bad remains to be seen.
- TheSabresTaco

Because the deck was stacked against the kids making it. Cozens has a strong game and is rewarded with 8 minutes the next game because he was in danger of making the scrubs look bad.

Has Asplund been gifted a game at 2RW like Okposo?

How about Lazar and Thompson

No, the competition was rigged. It's unfair horse poop of the highest order

People have to remember that most of our starters (top line guys) will not be playing the final preseason game, and that the RW position is already a thin spot. Throwing Sobotka there to get a few reps in prior to a preseason game should not lead anyone to any assumptions as to what Krueger's plan is to start the regular season.

These lines will be Different when Patrick Laine comes

Eklund: Islanders and Sabres talking deal?

I am hearing the Isles have put together a VERY strong offer for Rasmus Ristolainen....working on getting the names, but I am told the deal includes a first-round pick.


What else realistically could you get from NYI with a 1st? I think we care more about roster players at this point. I am not aware of NYI having "extra" forwards.

Edit: late

Eklund: Islanders and Sabres talking deal?

I am hearing the Isles have put together a VERY strong offer for Rasmus Ristolainen....working on getting the names, but I am told the deal includes a first-round pick.


What else realistically could you get from NYI with a 1st? I think we care more about roster players at this point. I am not aware of NYI having "extra" forwards.
- Lilroot9

supposedly they are stacked at RHD.. so we might be looking to pick up one of them