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BeadyEyedDouche
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Rustmine Ramsum most exciting Sabres klugdragger since Taro Tsujimoto
Joined: 07.01.2016

Dec 29 @ 4:31 PM ET
Please stop posting.
- Der Kaiser

Honestly dude (frank) off, seriously.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 29 @ 4:31 PM ET
9 out of 12 forwards on this team are Murray guys. Hell, the two most productive lines are Murray lines. Just stop. Botterill can't build a 2nd line. That's on him.

3 years and he couldn't do better. It's embarrassing

- jcragcrumple

Who are these nine Eichel-Rhino-Okopso-Olofsson-Erod and Larsson. 2 he got because we sucked, one unfortunately has head issues, 1 looks to be a gem for a 7th rounder. You need to go read the WGR articles on Murray and really see what he did.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 29 @ 4:34 PM ET
They wanted the win, but there's a big difference in motivation between winning for a bye and winning for the division.
- kingcong39


Regardless, it's good news to make the Patriots play another game

There's also this:

No team has reached the Super Bowl without a first-round bye since the 2012 Ravens. Eighteen of the last 25 Super Bowl champions have been either a No. 1 or No. 2 seed.
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Dec 29 @ 4:35 PM ET
Honestly dude (frank) off, seriously.
- BeadyEyedDouche


Delete your account
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 29 @ 4:40 PM ET
Botts has messed up but I think people really need to go on the WGR website and read up on all the trades and picks and players Murray disposed off. And yes some of the picks we traded may not have turned into those players. But if Murray would have just slowed down a bit with what he did, he would still be here and this team would be a whole lot better.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 29 @ 4:43 PM ET
Who are these nine Eichel-Rhino-Okopso-Olofsson-Erod and Larsson. 2 he got because we sucked, one unfortunately has head issues, 1 looks to be a gem for a 7th rounder. You need to go read the WGR articles on Murray and really see what he did.
- Buff36


My bad, 8 guys, not 9

Olofsson-Eichel-Reinhart
Girgs-Larry-Okposo
Erod-Asplund

The current guy sent out 2 of the guys on the 2nd line
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 29 @ 4:51 PM ET
FU female dog Brady- fitzmagic, absolutely hillarious
- turbo044


Fitz magic has beat NEW England as qb of the Bill's, jets and dolphins.

Sir Tindoom
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 12.27.2019

Dec 29 @ 4:53 PM ET
Botts has messed up but I think people really need to go on the WGR website and read up on all the trades and picks and players Murray disposed off. And yes some of the picks we traded may not have turned into those players. But if Murray would have just slowed down a bit with what he did, he would still be here and this team would be a whole lot better.
- Buff36




Agreed.

Are they better than last year? Yup.
Are they more fun to watch? Yup.
Are they out of the playoff mix by January? Nope.

Remain calm and trust the process.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 29 @ 4:53 PM ET
My bad, 8 guys, not 9

Olofsson-Eichel-Reinhart
Girgs-Larry-Okposo
Erod-Asplund

The current guy sent out 2 of the guys on the 2nd line

- jcragcrumple

Larsson was a Darcy guy got him in the trade for Pomm's, Girgs was drafted by Darcy
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 29 @ 4:55 PM ET
Larsson was a Darcy guy got him in the trade for Pomm's, Girgs was drafted by Darcy
- Buff36

And they’re actually decent and should be here.

Another good call by Botterill, keeping 28,22.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 29 @ 4:55 PM ET
Larsson was a Darcy guy got him in the trade for Pomm's, Girgs was drafted by Darcy
- Buff36


Regardless, 8 current forward regulars were in the system when JB got here. That's 4 spots to fill following his jettisoning of Kane and ROR.

Had he figured out the 2nd line in that time, this is a playoff team. He didnt and here we are
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 29 @ 4:57 PM ET
Regardless, 8 current forward regulars were in the system when JB got here. That's 4 spots to fill following his jettisoning of Kane and ROR.

Had he figured out the 2nd line in that time, this is a playoff team. He didnt and here we are

- jcragcrumple

Yeah
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 29 @ 4:58 PM ET
My bad, 8 guys, not 9

Olofsson-Eichel-Reinhart
Girgs-Larry-Okposo
Erod-Asplund

The current guy sent out 2 of the guys on the 2nd line

- jcragcrumple



Girgs and larsson ?
Pre- Murray?

I know Larsson was traded for pommer the first time around?
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 29 @ 5:02 PM ET
Regardless, 8 current forward regulars were in the system when JB got here. That's 4 spots to fill following his jettisoning of Kane and ROR.

Had he figured out the 2nd line in that time, this is a playoff team. He didnt and here we are

- jcragcrumple



Are you blaming Botterill for resigning erod? Bad move that you whole heartedly loved?

Where is the separation from good moves and your opinion?

Erod - not good
Gurgs - good
Larsson -good
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 29 @ 5:04 PM ET
Are you blaming Botterill for resigning erod? Bad move that you whole heartedly loved?

Where is the separation from good moves and your opinion?

Erod - not good
Gurgs - good
Larsson -good

- Boss34


You're totally missing the point, Boss

8 of the current 12 forwards were in the system when Botterill got here. Had he built a 2nd line in that time, it's a playoff team.

Most of the forwards people like (other than Reinhart in your case) were given to him. There's a comment about he-who-shall-not-be-named that could be made here
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Dec 29 @ 5:07 PM ET
Regardless, it's good news to make the Patriots play another game

There's also this:

- jcragcrumple


Sabres missing the playoffs 8 years in a row doesn’t come close to the Broncos loss at Mile High when Flacco beat us with two hail Mary’s to tie and then win the game in OT that year.

It took me months to get over that safety blowing that play.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 29 @ 5:11 PM ET
You're totally missing the point, Boss

8 of the current 12 forwards were in the system when Botterill got here. Had he built a 2nd line in that time, it's a playoff team.

Most of the forwards people like (other than Reinhart in your case) were given to him. There's a comment about he-who-shall-not-be-named that could be made here

- jcragcrumple

If Evan Rodrigues is on track to be a 40 point player, how many more points do the Sabres have? Me think that if he wasn’t a giant goose egg on the goal sheet we might still be holding a playoff spot.


turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Dec 29 @ 5:12 PM ET
Fitz magic has beat NEW England as qb of the Bill's, jets and dolphins.
- Boss34


Yep but unfortunately Fitzmagic has always had the tendency to turn into Fitztragic. Miami doesn’t win the game either if it wasn’t for the terrible pick six by Brady. The dynasty is crumbling. Tennessee May have a good chance in NE, Tannehill is playing better than anybody right now if they can beat HOU
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 29 @ 5:13 PM ET
If Evan Rodrigues is on track to be a 40 point player, how many more points do the Sabres have? Me think that if he wasn’t a giant goose egg on the goal sheet we might still be holding a playoff spot.
- sbroads24


And if Mojo or Mitts were a 50 point center, it would all be gravy. If my grandmother had wheels she'd be a bicycle. Things could be different but they're not. This is the roster he built
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 29 @ 5:22 PM ET
And if Mojo or Mitts were a 50 point center, it would all be gravy. If my grandmother had wheels she'd be a bicycle. Things could be different but they're not. This is the roster he built
- jcragcrumple


Or a 2c


So in reality, he’s screwed up one position which literally 0 people predicted Mitts would’ve been this bad, and it’s such a disaster?

It is what it is

He needs to do something at some point soon
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 29 @ 5:23 PM ET
You're totally missing the point, Boss

8 of the current 12 forwards were in the system when Botterill got here. Had he built a 2nd line in that time, it's a playoff team.

Most of the forwards people like (other than Reinhart in your case) were given to him. There's a comment about he-who-shall-not-be-named that could be made here

- jcragcrumple



I see what your saying, but realistically he groomed both oloffson and asplund.

Eich, sam , erod, larsson, girgs he re signed.

Mitts is a huge disappointment
Johansson was/is a consistent nhl player
Vesey averages 17 goals a year.
Erod - who expected 0 goals.

You brought up some good points, but some of this is on he players to perform better or give them time to adjust to new teammates and coaches.


Wouldnt mind seeing 68-9- 29 if you know what I'm saying




The legend returns
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 02.17.2007

Dec 29 @ 5:24 PM ET
Did we get Olli ?
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 29 @ 5:25 PM ET
If Evan Rodrigues is on track to be a 40 point player, how many more points do the Sabres have? Me think that if he wasn’t a giant goose egg on the goal sheet we might still be holding a playoff spot.
- sbroads24



THATS BOTTERILL'S FAULT SIGNING THE GUY JCRAGS WANTED .
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 29 @ 5:27 PM ET
Yep but unfortunately Fitzmagic has always had the tendency to turn into Fitztragic. Miami doesn’t win the game either if it wasn’t for the terrible pick six by Brady. The dynasty is crumbling. Tennessee May have a good chance in NE, Tannehill is playing better than anybody right now if they can beat HOU
- turbo044



Good post

Fitztragic = solid A+

IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Dec 29 @ 5:48 PM ET
Did we get Olli ?
- SABRES 89


Pommer is looking for him near the candy machine in the Baggage Claim area.
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