Jonas was a wall last night. Twice in the 3rd the Amerks had to kill off a 5 on 3 and he was terrific, made a couple of big saves. His development has been remarkable this year.
- mhp

he is ready for a cup of coffee with the sabres

he is ready for a cup of coffee with the sabres
- homiedclown

So is Hutton.

A roofied cup.

he is ready for a cup of coffee with the sabres
- homiedclown

They'll probably keep him in Rochester. I wonder if Bales has worked with him because he was so-so in Cincinnati last year on a real good team. He has made a remarkable turnaround. And a 1.92 and a .935 has to lead the AHL.

I was ok with him going back to Junior. He was coming off a thumb injury at dev camp and maybe it was best to let him get healthy, dominate the WHL and WJC and continue his development. Don't rush him this year but he'll be a Sabre next year. I'd like to try him at Center in camp and during the early part of next season. He can always go to wing.

Just my $.02
- mhp

I agree, and who knows might see him at the end of this year

So is Hutton.

A roofied cup.
- Powerslave

Hutton has totally lost his game. It's painful to watch him.

‘Twas the night before game day, when all through Gillette

Not a camera was filming, at least they weren’t yet

The game balls were placed in the locker with care

Just how I like them, without too much air

The receivers were nestled all snug in their cots

While visions of Tre White haunted their thoughts

And Bob in his towel, and I in my Uggs

Had just settled in for a nice rub n tug

When down on the field there arose such a clatter

I opened my sensory deprivation therapy chamber to see what was the matter

When what to my cold, dead eyes should appear

But 53 monsters that filled me with fear

When I saw them I gasped and my body got chills

I knew in a moment it must be the Bills

Like stampeding hooves, the coach’s claps they came

And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:

“Now, Beasley! Now, Brown! Now, Devin and Dawson!

On, Poyer! On, Hyde! On, Phillips and Lawson!

To the top of the East! We won’t stop til it’s done!

Let’s murder that weirdo who frenches his son”

All over the field the defensive backs flew

And they picked off each terrible pass that I threw

As I faked a handoff and was turning around

Up through the gut Oliver came with a bound

He was dressed in all white, from his helmet to cleats

And he yelled when he saw me, “You’re dead (frank)ing meat!”

He flung me with ease, right onto my back

It was not even halftime and he had his 3rd sack

Then back to the huddle he went with a jog

A bruise on my thigh, from his monster hog

And I heard him exclaim like a voice from on high:

“The process befalls you! Get ready to die!”
- Powerslave

They'll probably keep him in Rochester. I wonder if Bales has worked with him because he was so-so in Cincinnati last year on a real good team. He has made a remarkable turnaround. And a 1.92 and a .935 has to lead the AHL.
- mhp

he did have good numbers for his 5 games with rochester though, maybe adjusting to the north america game, he is on now for sure

Hutton has totally lost his game. It's painful to watch him.
- mhp

Yup. He’s been off his angles, being too aggressive in the crease, and just plain getting beat by soft shots

I agree, and who knows might see him at the end of this year
- Buff36

That's certainly possible.

he did have good numbers for his 5 games with rochester though, maybe adjusting to the north america game, he is on now for sure
- homiedclown

If he continues this torrid pace, maybe he gets a shot. I would like to see him stay there, carry the Amerks to a division title and a playoff run.

Looking at next year, I would have JJ back up Ullmark.

Portillo is gonna be interesting, Sabres gonna have some options when he hits the system

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“The process befalls you! Get ready to die!”
- Powerslave

Very nice, well done. Bravo.

Portillo is gonna be interesting, Sabres gonna have some options when he hits the system
- Buff36

They got a gem with him. He's more of a hybrid goalie who loves to play the puck. Think Vasilesky or Bishop. The dude is big too, 6'6" 225. He's been on quite a run with Dubuque. He signed with Michigan next year so we might see him in Rochester in a few years.

The last I looked not many great 2C in free agency next year aside from Pageau. I would start Cozens at center but that's just my opinion on it.
- mhp

Can’t go into next season relying on a rookie 2c that’s coming from Jr’s. We’ve been there. If you want to try him at 3c ok, cool. Botts needs to get a 2c, period. Stop ignoring the glaring hole in the roster for what would effectively be the third year and figure it the frank out!

Make a run at jgp now!

They got a gem with him. He's more of a hybrid goalie who loves to play the puck. Think Vasilesky or Bishop. The dude is big too, 6'6" 225. He's been on quite a run with Dubuque. He signed with Michigan next year so we might see him in Rochester in a few years.
- mhp

Yeah I really like the kid, probably have 6k and them him roll in the year after, Sabres are gonna have some options

Very nice, well done. Bravo.
- IonSabres

I wish I could take credit. Saw it on the Bills Mafia page and thought it was so well done that I had to share it.

Can’t go into next season relying on a rookie 2c that’s coming from Jr’s. We’ve been there. If you want to try him at 3c ok, cool. Botts needs to get a 2c, period. Stop ignoring the glaring hole in the roster for what would effectively be the third year and figure it the frank out!

Make a run at jgp now!
- Gr8daygo

Solid post. I really don't know what the answer is at 2C, for now and in the future.

@Powerslave

That’s pretty good stuff.

And looking at next years draft it is loaded with Centers. Rossi, Lundell, Zary, Lapierre, Bourque are guys that should be looked at.
- mhp

We will be having many interesting discussions about these names in the coming months.

I just don’t want to start being accused of a crappy fan in December.

I was ok with him going back to Junior. He was coming off a thumb injury at dev camp and maybe it was best to let him get healthy, dominate the WHL and WJC and continue his development. Don't rush him this year but he'll be a Sabre next year. I'd like to try him at Center in camp and during the early part of next season. He can always go to wing.

Just my $.02
- mhp

Yep, it’s tough to preach patience at this point but it was 100% the right decision.

I agree, and who knows might see him at the end of this year
- Buff36

It’s wishful thinking, however unless Lethbridge falls off a cliff it’s unlikely.

Can’t go into next season relying on a rookie 2c that’s coming from Jr’s. We’ve been there. If you want to try him at 3c ok, cool. Botts needs to get a 2c, period. Stop ignoring the glaring hole in the roster for what would effectively be the third year and figure it the frank out!

Make a run at jgp now!
- Gr8daygo

Pretty much yea.

It’s wishful thinking, however unless Lethbridge falls off a cliff it’s unlikely.
- Pegullaville

Yeah understand that just saying if his season ends early we could see him this year.

We will be having many interesting discussions about these names in the coming months.

I just don’t want to start being accused of a crappy fan in December.
- Pegullaville

me likes Rossi or Zary.

It’s wishful thinking, however unless Lethbridge falls off a cliff it’s unlikely.
- Pegullaville

The Memorial cup ends in late March, right?