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PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Jan 10 @ 8:01 AM ET
Unfortunately...
I don’t think we are getting a true “2C” until either Mitts or Cozens (or both!) develop into one

My favorite trade target as a placeholder:
Bonino from NSH
He’s more of a 3C, but again, i don’t think we will get an actual 2C
Bonino is a solid 2way player who scores almost all his points 5v5 and is a good PK guy
Has 1year left after this at 4.1mil

He’ll be 32 to start next season
So we could let him go after next year if we think Mitts & Cozens are ready
Or we could likely re-sign him to a reasonable deal for another year or 2 or 3 even
And when one of the kids is ready for 2C,
bump him down into the 2way 3C role that he’s proven good at

That also would potentially free us up to drop Larsson, and use a Center with more offensive skill in his spot

- jdfitz77

Bonino is a decent idea but may be a little ambitious for JB. He’s not rushing things and he’s very patient. I think that means he’s just going to hang on to what’s already here and wait for his draft picks to make it to the nhl.
Khmylev
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'll take some olives on my pizza!, NY
Joined: 03.13.2015

Jan 10 @ 8:01 AM ET
5 days off, and that is what they gave us

I honestly didn't expect them to win, but they didn't even compete last night



pathetic

- homiedclown


well one guy did. When you see the Blues bracket coverage on Jack, and he still does what he does, then he's threading passes to dudes who can't do anything with them, you can see why he would be slightly unhappy.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 8:02 AM ET
Damn it Homie... They are good.. SCARY GOOD... Now just start listening better will you...
- rapperray

5 days off

players came out flat


that's some nice coaching we have
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 8:04 AM ET
well one guy did. When you see the Blues bracket coverage on Jack, and he still does what he does, then he's threading passes to dudes who can't do anything with them, you can see why he would be slightly unhappy.
- Khmylev

Eichel might be the most improved player in the NHL this season


finally becoming a complete player


it's a shame our gm wont build around him
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 8:04 AM ET
Bonino is a decent idea but may be a little ambitious for JB. He’s not rushing things and he’s very patient. I think that means he’s just going to hang on to what’s already here and wait for his draft picks to make it to the nhl.
- PrinceChill

season is over


SELL
SELL
SELL
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 10 @ 8:05 AM ET
Always with the insults... Simply saying you disagree would have been fine but insults from you are the norm I guess..
- rapperray


You get what you give with the internet. You make inane comments and posts constantly.
Khmylev
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'll take some olives on my pizza!, NY
Joined: 03.13.2015

Jan 10 @ 8:07 AM ET
I think the Iranians are effing with our servers.
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Jan 10 @ 8:08 AM ET
season is over


SELL
SELL
SELL

- homiedclown

Would be the logical thing to do, but JB has shown no inclination to sell off impending free agents, even ones who’ve publicly asked to be traded. I hope he does, but history suggests otherwise.
Khmylev
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'll take some olives on my pizza!, NY
Joined: 03.13.2015

Jan 10 @ 8:09 AM ET
Eichel might be the most improved player in the NHL this season


finally becoming a complete player


it's a shame our gm wont build around him

- homiedclown

he's a beast. the problem I see is he needs Eichel jr. to play with. everybody gives him the puck and gets out of the way, which is smart, but then he drops dimes and guys are like DERP. it's annoying. great play by dahlin yesterday to give him room for the snipe. now let's trade him because he "sucks".
rapperray
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Thank God I don't live in NY anymore, NY
Joined: 02.22.2007

Jan 10 @ 8:09 AM ET
You get what you give with the internet. You make inane comments and posts constantly.
- kingcong39



Yes oh master of all that is sane and correct... as you wish...
rapperray
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Thank God I don't live in NY anymore, NY
Joined: 02.22.2007

Jan 10 @ 8:12 AM ET
season is over


SELL
SELL
SELL

- homiedclown



I totally agree but exactly how much are rotten apples going for these days.... They mostly suck
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Jan 10 @ 8:14 AM ET
season is over


SELL
SELL
SELL

- homiedclown


I agree with all of your statements....

The hard thing is what do we have that a playoff team would want?
rapperray
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Thank God I don't live in NY anymore, NY
Joined: 02.22.2007

Jan 10 @ 8:14 AM ET
I agree with all of your statements....

The hard thing is what do we have that a playoff team would want?

- hubie




EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 8:17 AM ET
I agree with all of your statements....

The hard thing is what do we have that a playoff team would want?

- hubie

vesey
sheary
girgens
larsson
mccabe
maybe hutton, frolik and bog if money is retained


if they are not bringing back vesey or sheary, just move them now and give cj smith and asplund spots for the rest of the season with the big club

homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 8:17 AM ET
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- rapperray

you will get something for everyone I posted, if you retain salary on hutton, bogo and frolik

you might not like what you get, but you will get something
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Jan 10 @ 8:18 AM ET
vesey
sheary
girgens
larsson
mccabe
maybe hutton, frolik and bog if money is retained


if they are not bringing back vesey or sheary, just move them now and give cj smith and asplund spots for the rest of the season with the big club

- homiedclown


All wont get you anything of value
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jan 10 @ 8:18 AM ET
vesey
sheary
girgens
larsson
mccabe
maybe hutton, frolik and bog if money is retained


if they are not bringing back vesey or sheary, just move them now and give cj smith and asplund spots for the rest of the season with the big club

- homiedclown

I forgot Frolik played last night.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 10 @ 8:21 AM ET
8 points ahead of the 30th place team

7 points behind the last playoff spot


based on what I saw yesterday we are closer to 30th place then 8th

- homiedclown


Meh, after having ripped on Botts for not addressing the 2C and 2RW positions since late June, the reality is that it will be too late to have a meaningful impact...since it is more likely we don't see moves until closer to the TDL on Feb 24th.

IMO, the real question is do you trust Botterill to engineer the build portion of the rebuild.

As of now, it appears he is having significant difficulty in trading spare parts where the alternative is they walk away for nothing.
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Jan 10 @ 8:25 AM ET
Meh, after having ripped on Botts for not addressing the 2C and 2RW positions since late June, the reality is that it will be too late to have a meaningful impact...since it is more likely we don't see moves until closer to the TDL on Feb 24th.

IMO, the real question is do you trust Botterill to engineer the build portion of the rebuild.

As of now, it appears he is having significant difficulty in trading spare parts where the alternative is they walk away for nothing.

- IonSabres


Hes done nothing to dictate why he should keep his job. What has he done... whats his biggest get Shearry,Johanson, probably Jokaharu

I don't trust him to spell check my posts before I hit send
rapperray
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Thank God I don't live in NY anymore, NY
Joined: 02.22.2007

Jan 10 @ 8:25 AM ET
Meh, after having ripped on Botts for not addressing the 2C and 2RW positions since late June, the reality is that it will be too late to have a meaningful impact...since it is more likely we don't see moves until closer to the TDL on Feb 24th.

IMO, the real question is do you trust Botterill to engineer the build portion of the rebuild.

As of now, it appears he is having significant difficulty in trading spare parts where the alternative is they walk away for nothing.

- IonSabres



No I do not trust him to do it... But then again my posts are inane and useless according to some...
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 8:29 AM ET
Meh, after having ripped on Botts for not addressing the 2C and 2RW positions since late June, the reality is that it will be too late to have a meaningful impact...since it is more likely we don't see moves until closer to the TDL on Feb 24th.

IMO, the real question is do you trust Botterill to engineer the build portion of the rebuild.

As of now, it appears he is having significant difficulty in trading spare parts where the alternative is they walk away for nothing.

- IonSabres

this was not suppose to be another tank season


botts, kruger, and about 10 guys in the locker room are to blame for another lost season
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 8:30 AM ET
I forgot Frolik played last night.
- SABRES 89

the trade for him made zero sense

should have kept the 4th round pick
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 10 @ 8:30 AM ET
No I do not trust him to do it... But then again my posts are inane and useless according to some...
- rapperray

who do you trust more, botts or kruger?



PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Jan 10 @ 8:33 AM ET
who do you trust more, botts or kruger?
- homiedclown

Uhhh...pass...
rapperray
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Thank God I don't live in NY anymore, NY
Joined: 02.22.2007

Jan 10 @ 8:34 AM ET
who do you trust more, botts or kruger?
- homiedclown



Can I take door number 3?
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