It's odd considering both Rochester and Cincinnati don't play till Friday. Hammond played last night. Maybe an injury?
- mhp

Maybe Hutton really is injured.

Maybe Hutton really is injured.
- kingcong39

Maybe he is after all. That would mean JoJo or Hammond has to head to Detroit. Still strange when either team doesn't play till Friday.

It's odd considering both Rochester and Cincinnati don't play till Friday. Hammond played last night. Maybe an injury?
- mhp

the goalies had a less then steller weekend for rochester

the goalies had a less then steller weekend for rochester
- homiedclown

2nd year of having backup goalies rotate as our starter

Not sure.

Just saw the news on UPL.

Hutton traded? 😂
- Powerslave

He seems to be a good teammate, so in that regard it would be a loss.
That said, his performance hasn't been great, so if they can upgrade, I'm all for it.

“To kind of confirm some numbers to myself, I looked at how the Sabres rank in high-danger chances and goals against per 60 minutes.

They're 6th best in HDCA/60 at 9.52

They're tied for 10th worst in HDGA/60 with 1.52”

In plain English, we are one of the best teams in the NHL at limiting dangerous scoring opportunities yet our goalies can’t stop anything.

the goalies had a less then steller weekend for rochester
- homiedclown

It's been a struggle lately for not only the goalies but the entire team. That was a bad loss last night.

Let's Go Amerks speculates that 6K callup was just part of the development process and planned all along. So He's gonna be in Rochester all week just to practice? The plan has to be that he starts Friday against Cleveland.

“To kind of confirm some numbers to myself, I looked at how the Sabres rank in high-danger chances and goals against per 60 minutes.

They're 6th best in HDCA/60 at 9.52

They're tied for 10th worst in HDGA/60 with 1.52”

In plain English, we are one of the best teams in the NHL at limiting dangerous scoring opportunities yet our goalies can’t stop anything.
- Pegullaville

The goaltending is not good. At times Ullmark looks good and then the bottom falls out. Hutton is just awful. They need to change it next year.

It's been a struggle lately for not only the goalies but the entire team. That was a bad loss last night.

Let's Go Amerks speculates that 6K callup was just part of the development process and planned all along. So He's gonna be in Rochester all week just to practice? The plan has to be that he starts Friday against Cleveland.
- mhp

I think it is just their 6K plan and he's there to play. His development is their top priority in net and Johansson is a distant second.

The goaltending is not good. At times Ullmark looks good and then the bottom falls out. Hutton is just awful. They need to change it next year.
- mhp

I don’t think the work load helps. There aren’t many goalies in the NHL that play 14 of their teams last 15 games that aren’t considered one of the best in the league.

Ullmark would be a fine backup. Give him 25-30 games and I’m fine with him.

This team has two glaring holes. 2C and #1 goalie, which also happen to be the two hardest positions to find.

I don’t think the work load helps. There aren’t many goalies in the NHL that play 14 of their teams last 15 games that aren’t considered one of the best in the league.

Ullmark would be a fine backup. Give him 25-30 games and I’m fine with him.

This team has two glaring holes. 2C and #1 goalie, which also happen to be the two hardest positions to find.
- Pegullaville

Hutton is under contract for next year and Ullmark is an RFA. Do you think the Sabres will change anything in net next year?

I don’t think the work load helps. There aren’t many goalies in the NHL that play 14 of their teams last 15 games that aren’t considered one of the best in the league.

Ullmark would be a fine backup. Give him 25-30 games and I’m fine with him.

This team has two glaring holes. 2C and #1 goalie, which also happen to be the two hardest positions to find.
- Pegullaville

And 2rw.

But I thought 1c and 1rd were the hardest positions to find....

And 2rw.

But I thought 1c and 1rd were the hardest positions to find....
- Gr8daygo

Think I'd switch that to just a #1D. Our current D + prospects project very well into the future. Our top prospects are C's and a G. It does bode well for the future. Don't want to distract from the doom and gloom though.

And 2rw.

But I thought 1c and 1rd were the hardest positions to find....
- Gr8daygo

I would think that would be one of Cozens, Thompson, Mojo (once we find a Center to move him back to wing)

I don’t think any part of this 8 year process was easy in order to obtain our 1C and 1D wouldn’t you agree ?

Hutton is under contract for next year and Ullmark is an RFA. Do you think the Sabres will change anything in net next year?
- PrinceChill

I would definitely bring Ullmark back, he’s proven to be a reputable NHL backup.

Hutton needs to be blasted into the sun though.

I would definitely bring Ullmark back, he’s proven to be a reputable NHL backup.

Hutton needs to be blasted into the sun though.
- Pegullaville

Botts doesn't blast anyone into the sun, though. He's considered an "asset", a "good locker room guy", and he's under contract. UPL most likely won't be ready to start in the NHL to begin next season. So its hard not to feel like we're stuck with Carter the Hutt.

"THE ATHLETIC: Jesse Granger reports league sources are claiming the Vegas Golden Knights are shopping around for a top-four defenseman to take some pressure off Nate Schmidt and Shea Theodore. Given their limited salary-cap space, Granger believes it’ll have to be a dollar-for-dollar swap. He feels a deal could happen at any time between now and the Feb. 24 trade deadline."

Send them Bogo, McCabe and a 2nd for Eakin and Tuch. Salaries are pretty even.

Maybe Hutton really is injured.
- kingcong39

Last 2 games ge played 6.00 GAA for the most part, played like a statue, sounds about right.

This organization is disgusting. What a joke.

Last 2 games ge played 6.00 GAA for the most part, played like a statue, sounds about right.

This organization is disgusting. What a joke.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Hutton was brought in to tank. Only one more tank year to go after this current tank year ends.

Then, things can get slightly less tanky. From tanky to crappy, crappy to stinky, stinky to mediocrity, mediocrity to meh, meh to average, average to alright...etc. It's a long process.

Is there any concrete proof from a legit media source that says the owner is “meddling” with the team?
When the team constantly underperforms night in and out, that’s the gms fault, not the owner.
- Sabres1523

Don’t say concrete u less you want Jesus to show up again

Kruger is still processing the loss.


Remain calm.

for those following tank watch

wings over sabres in regulation

all other game in ot or so
preds over jets
wild over nucks
yotes over pens
panthers over leafs
devils over tampa


we got this

Kruger is still processing the loss.


Remain calm.
- SABRES 89

47 shots in 6 periods

"THE ATHLETIC: Jesse Granger reports league sources are claiming the Vegas Golden Knights are shopping around for a top-four defenseman to take some pressure off Nate Schmidt and Shea Theodore. Given their limited salary-cap space, Granger believes it’ll have to be a dollar-for-dollar swap. He feels a deal could happen at any time between now and the Feb. 24 trade deadline."

Send them Bogo, McCabe and a 2nd for Eakin and Tuch. Salaries are pretty even.
- adambuffalo

Done!
Love it.
In fact, keep the 2nd, hold salary to enable their choice of Vesey, Sheary or Rrod to be added

47 shots in 6 periods
- homiedclown

Laviolette 637 wins