Good post!

But some have pointed to 9-2-2 as a reason to sit pat.
- IonSabres

Informal survey results, based entirely on anectdotal not empirical evidence, suggests that olives are disfavored in that segment of the Sabres fan base that chooses to express a preference in these threads.

While both varieties are disfavored among respondents, the evidence suggests black olives are less repugnant than green.

aside from skinner

the sabres are not a good shooting team

eichel and reinhart are ok

everyone else, none of them are great shooters


you can have all the shots in the world on net, but it means nothing if your a blah shooter, and there is nobody down low that can bury the rebound
- homiedclown

Okposo is actually a sniper ...... he consistently shoots the puck over the net. 98% of the time.

Informal survey results, based entirely on anectdotal not empirical evidence, suggests that olives are disfavored in that segment of the Sabres fan base that chooses to express a preference in these threads.

While both varieties are disfavored among respondents, the evidence suggests black olives are less repugnant than green.
- Der Kaiser

I may have to disagree. I do feel both are bad, however green are more tolerable when soaked in vodka (or gin) and vermouth. Black have nothing positive going for them.

It helps when you get your shot thru, they must of had 20 shots blocked last night. Krueger needs to tell them they don't need to make that pretty pass, or skate around the next six times and then throw a pass to nobody. Teams are taking away are speed, horrible outlet passes.

Tyler Toffoli with 2 assists last night.

Was fast and tough enough to set up the OT winner

Another 3 point night for Cozens

Cole Caufield 11 points for wisconsin
our 7th round pick Linus Weissbach has 10 points


guess who is feeding Caufield?

Tyler Toffoli with 2 assists last night.

Was fast and tough enough to set up the OT winner
- sbroads24

it's time to make a move

I don't care if it's mccabe for a legit prospect

risto for 3 prospects

or a few of our prospects for a legit top 6 player


the ship is sinking fast, been sinking since the stars game

it's time to make a move

I don't care if it's mccabe for a legit prospect

risto for 3 prospects

or a few of our prospects for a legit top 6 player


the ship is sinking fast, been sinking since the stars game
- homiedclown

We have 5-6 D men who are interchangeable for the most part

Risto
McCabe
Montour
Miller
Scandella

All of them are vets, none are worlds better or worse than the others (I think McCabe has been pretty awful this season outside of 2 games)

And we have Gilmour, Pilut, who are at the worst, 6-7 NHL D.

Move one. Like ASAP

Cole Caufield 11 points for wisconsin
our 7th round pick Linus Weissbach has 10 points


guess who is feeding Caufield?




- homiedclown

Hughes or Turcotte? (Sarcasm)

Caufield can score We know that. Sabres still need a 2C. We are waiting if mitts can do it. If not. Cozens will be a perfect Eichel lite 2C

We have 5-6 D men who are interchangeable for the most part

Risto
McCabe
Montour
Miller
Scandella

All of them are vets, none are worlds better or worse than the others (I think McCabe has been pretty awful this season outside of 2 games)

And we have Gilmour, Pilut, who are at the worst, 6-7 NHL D.

Move one. Like ASAP
- sbroads24

Botts is a patient guy ..... we all know he’s not going to pull the trigger or act quickly

Cole Caufield 11 points for wisconsin
our 7th round pick Linus Weissbach has 10 points


guess who is feeding Caufield?




- homiedclown

Weissbach is a junior so he’s clearly a bust and his stats don’t matter.

Botts is a patient guy ..... we all know he’s not going to pull the trigger or act quickly
- Sabretooth9

He should.

Our team defense for the most part is good.

We generate almost nothing offensively

Hughes or Turcotte? (Sarcasm)

Caufield can score We know that. Sabres still need a 2C. We are waiting if mitts can do it. If not. Cozens will be a perfect Eichel lite 2C
- Sabretooth9

We lack size, speed, and a 2C. Cozens is a better fit then Caufield.

We have 5-6 D men who are interchangeable for the most part

Risto
McCabe
Montour
Miller
Scandella

All of them are vets, none are worlds better or worse than the others (I think McCabe has been pretty awful this season outside of 2 games)

And we have Gilmour, Pilut, who are at the worst, 6-7 NHL D.

Move one. Like ASAP
- sbroads24

I want a move to, but you guys think as easy as picking up the phone. Sure players could probably be had for a price, but does that price hurt us down the road. Are we building for the long haul, or a quick fix.

It helps when you get your shot thru, they must of had 20 shots blocked last night. Krueger needs to tell them they don't need to make that pretty pass, or skate around the next six times and then throw a pass to nobody. Teams are taking away are speed, horrible outlet passes.
- Buff36

Since Trotts became their coach, that has been their MO, and it is working nicely, to the tune of 10-3-0

That's a good team over there.

I want a move to, but you guys think as easy as picking up the phone. Sure players could probably be had for a price, but does that price hurt us down the road. Are we building for the long haul, or a quick fix.
- Buff36

A quick fix would be trading prospects and picks. We are talking about trading a position that is a surplus.

Ukko Pekka Luukkonen allows 3 goals in Cinci Cyclones debut last night

https://local12.com/sport...rop-4-1-decision-to-beast

We lack size, speed, and a 2C. Cozens is a better fit then Caufield.
- Swedish_Jesus

Everyone recognizes Botts isn’t done building this team

Botts agenda moving forward as i see it:

-figure out which defensemen to keep & build with
-find 2 scoring wingers for the top9,
3 if we don’t keep MoJo after next year
-decide if Hutton is our goalie for another year or so while we wait for UPL

He’s already done A LOT of work putting this team together
Just needs some tweaking, and a couple more pieces

Since Trotts became their coach, that has been their MO, and it is working nicely, to the tune of 10-3-0

That's a good team over there.
- IonSabres

They really need to stop trying to make that pretty pass, it's killing them, and teams are taking advantage of it.

A quick fix would be trading prospects and picks. We are talking about trading a position that is a surplus.
- buffalofan19

Maybe the GMs Botts is talking too view Risto like Sbroads does?

We do have extra defensemen...
But are they worth anything??

A quick fix would be trading prospects and picks. We are talking about trading a position that is a surplus.
- buffalofan19

I understand that, but are you trading your surplus for a rental, or a player that will help now and into the future.

I want a move to, but you guys think as easy as picking up the phone. Sure players could probably be had for a price, but does that price hurt us down the road. Are we building for the long haul, or a quick fix.
- Buff36

I think everyone knows JB's thinking long term. They need to develop more talent. They can't trade their way into contention.

I want a move to, but you guys think as easy as picking up the phone. Sure players could probably be had for a price, but does that price hurt us down the road. Are we building for the long haul, or a quick fix.
- Buff36

Does it have to be either/or?
Was Montour for the short-term, longterm, or both?
Was Jokiharju for the short-term, longterm, or both?
Was Miller for the short-term, longterm or both?

Trading for draft picks is for the longterm
Trading for players is for both, unless it is for a UFA many cases
Botts needs to get his car fixed, drive to Wegman's...and call in a pick-ups player along the way.

Everyone recognizes Botts isn’t done building this team

Botts agenda moving forward as i see it:

-figure out which defensemen to keep & build with
-find 2 scoring wingers for the top9,
3 if we don’t keep MoJo after next year
-decide if Hutton is our goalie for another year or so while we wait for UPL

He’s already done A LOT of work putting this team together
Just needs some tweaking, and a couple more pieces
- jdfitz77

Cozens will be here full time next year even if it means he’s starting off as a RW.

I also think we will eventually move a d-man for a forward as well it makes too much sense.