The numbers to bear out the fact he is not producing at the rate we saw last year.
The numbers also bear out the fact he is being utilized significantly less; -25%, and as a result he has
-less shots,
-less high-danger opportunities
therefore less goals and points, while still shooting over his 9 year career average.

So RALPH and Staff have received exactly what should be expected when significantly reducing a player's TOI

Want more production?
Get a 2C who can help drive possession, shots and high-danger opportunities ...and play him 2nd line minutes.
- IonSabres

Maybe he is utilized less because Ralph doesn't like his game as much as Housley did? The team is doing better with him on the ice less. Like it was said over the weekend, by a BN writer, it's time to put on his big boy pants. My beliefs wholeheartedly.

You do realize that he's also outscoring Sam, the sloth who stinks, Reinhart, Taker of 179 picks in front of, taker of the tandem bicycle spot, taker of drugs, taker of not signing autographs, taker of pp specialist, which sometimes count sometimes don't, can't really tell, taker of being weak even though he goes to the dirty areas constantly. Notice he only takes. What a taker.
- SDSabre

Solid post

I'm thankful Garth has a direct line with Botts
- IonSabres

Does anyone know why Eklund still lets that guy blog? Its the worst thing Ive ever read. Noone comments on it. He gets ridiculed non stop. How does that guy still have page space?

Seeing as JB is fond of bargain bin acquisitions, I'm thinking Erod and a 4th for half retained on Anisimov ($2.25). He's a real center - admittedly past his prime. Senators get a younger roster player with RFA status and a pick. Sabres get some playoff experience and another option for the middle 6. Similar to the Rob Niedermeyer signing back in the day, with a little more offense. He's signed for next year to give some cover for Cozens

Wouldn't be a sexy move, but it would be something
- jcragcrumple

I understand the stipulation is doing something and not costing much, but man I would hope for something more...realistically he'll get 30 pts?
I'd rather take a chance on Galy there and see what he's got.

I understand the stipulation is doing something and not costing much, but man I would hope for something more...realistically he'll get 30 pts?
I'd rather take a chance on Galy there and see what he's got.
- IonSabres

Im good with pretty much all the ideas that have been rumored. Frolic not so much. Roster freeze is in 36 hours by the way

I understand the stipulation is doing something and not costing much, but man I would hope for something more...realistically he'll get 30 pts?
I'd rather take a chance on Galy there and see what he's got.
- IonSabres

if we are trading with ottawa can we get Pageau instead.. we got some D prospects that might be enticing to ottawa

You're clearly a low level executive and do not have a place here. Happy Holidays, here's a $5 coupon off of dog food. (frank) you.
- TheSabresTaco

Is it for Ted's

Is it for Ted's
- Buff36

no... burger king.. do they still do the hot dog thing there or has that fallen on its face and not done anymore?

if we are trading with ottawa can we get Pageau instead.. we got some D prospects that might be enticing to ottawa
- SabresFaninIndiana

I mentioned this weeks ago and got lambasted cause hes young and producing for them

no... burger king.. do they still do the hot dog thing there or has that fallen on its face and not done anymore?
- SabresFaninIndiana

Yes with a side of Chicken fries

I mentioned this weeks ago and got lambasted cause hes young and producing for them
- hubie

Young-ish, and a pending UFA. He gone. Centers come at a premium though. I'd say a first is out of the question, but a pair of 2nds or a 2nd and a good prospect is possible.

Miller and Bogo are the scratches tonight btw

if we are trading with ottawa can we get Pageau instead.. we got some D prospects that might be enticing to ottawa
- SabresFaninIndiana

I think pageau is a very realistic target.

Picks and a few prospects

(frank) Drew Brees and (frank) Michael Thomas

I was up 50 with Cook to play and I lost by 11, he had Brees and Thomas

I mentioned this weeks ago and got lambasted cause hes young and producing for them
- hubie

I lambasted you, for him being the "2c" in regards to brown being the 1c in Ottawa

You proved that websites had pageau on paper as the 2c, even though he clearly is outplaying the 1c

I apologized.

I think the idea is grand 😀


Pageau is now listed as #1c

Young-ish, and a pending UFA. He gone. Centers come at a premium though. I'd say a first is out of the question, but a pair of 2nds or a 2nd and a good prospect is possible.

Miller and Bogo are the scratches tonight btw
- jcragcrumple

Normally I would say yes, but he is from ottawa so could give a hometown hometown discount.

I lambasted you, for him being the "2c" in regards to brown being the 1c in Ottawa

You proved that websites had pageau on paper as the 2c, even though he clearly is outplaying the 1c

I apologized.

I think the idea is grand 😀


Pageau is now listed as #1c
- Boss34

lol, others also said that hes their only player.
our argument was the Richard measuring 1/2 C contest lol

So it's your fault.

😂

HBD!
- Powerslave

Thanks, Powerslave! Good times are ahead of us, for sure.

Normally I would say yes, but he is from ottawa so could give a hometown hometown discount.
- hubie

I wonder if theyd be interested in Miller. Or anyone for that matter

I wonder if theyd be interested in Miller. Or anyone for that matter
- jcragcrumple

I dont see them wanting anything but picks and prospects

No, I meant annual signing bonuses. I'm back on the artem anisimov idea
- jcragcrumple

Young-ish, and a pending UFA. He gone. Centers come at a premium though. I'd say a first is out of the question, but a pair of 2nds or a 2nd and a good prospect is possible.

Miller and Bogo are the scratches tonight btw
- jcragcrumple

What a piece of turd. Pretty stupid of him (or his agent) to publicly demand a trade - in his contract year no less. Let him rot. He can sign as a UFA to play in the KHL next year.

You're just a pup.

Happy Birthday Tom. I hope you get the gift of DEMOLISHED leafs.
- Der Kaiser

Tnx, Kaiser. Arf.

Sabres 7
Leafs 3

Sabres get 3 empty-net goals in the final 3:00. Risto is +7 and puts Nylander in the stands with the best hip-check ever witnessed on ice.

Wait, what?
There are other big stars, elite even who are not regularly scoring on a predefined schedule consistently throughout the season?
This is rather shocking.
- IonSabres

What a piece of turd. Pretty stupid of him (or his agent) to publicly demand a trade - in his contract year no less. Let him rot. He can sign as a UFA to play in the KHL next year.
- SabreWest

He must be shocked that GMs arent lining up for an oft-injured, $5m dman with 2 bionic hips and a bad attitude

Is it for Ted's
- Buff36