It's "his turn".
- buffalofan19

Can't wait to circle back to the "this team stinks because Eichel is a bad captain"

Well, some people want Bonino, or Zajac, or Henrique, and they're all respective garbage.

I brought up Trocheck, numerous times, because he's not garbage and checks all the boxes. And I want the Sabres to spend good assets to get him. And I want a pony.
- TheSabresTaco

Zajac would be 8th in points on the team, 6th for forwards

Bonino would be 4th in points on the entire team

Henrique would be 4th among forwards, 5th overall



Dont let perfect be the enemy of good

Can't wait to circle back to the "this team stinks because Eichel is a bad captain"
- TheSabresTaco

the most improved sabre this season is eichel

and it's not even close

Zajac would be 8th in points on the team, 6th for forwards

Bonino would be 4th in points on the entire team

Henrique would be 4th among forwards, 5th overall



Dont let perfect be the enemy of good
- jcragcrumple

This is the kind of logic that landed us Raffi Torres.

Gofer's article about the three sum them all up well, but there's shortcomings with all three.

And pardon me for wanting an actual, long term player.

Can't wait to circle back to the "this team stinks because Eichel is a bad captain"
- TheSabresTaco

He has matured tremendously this year. Whether that's a natural progression of age, or the light just turned on, we'll probably never know, but there's a noticeable difference, and not just in the point total either.

the most improved sabre this season is eichel

and it's not even close
- homiedclown

Hey, Skunk is having his 4th career year in a row.

He has matured tremendously this year. Whether that's a natural progression of age, or the light just turned on, we'll probably never know, but there's a noticeable difference, and not just in the point total either.
- buffalofan19

it's everything.

Everyone in here was a whiney little (frank)face when they were 21.

We expect these kids to be these hardened pros when it comes to leadership, and while some can, most can't.

I'm thrilled with Eichel's off ice development. I couldn't be happier for him and his situation and overall personal development, and I hope it continues.

Zajac would be 8th in points on the team, 6th for forwards

Bonino would be 4th in points on the entire team

Henrique would be 4th among forwards, 5th overall



Dont let perfect be the enemy of good
- jcragcrumple

stay on topic

This is the kind of logic that landed us Raffi Torres.

Gofer's article about the three sum them all up well, but there's shortcomings with all three.

And pardon me for wanting an actual, long term player.
- TheSabresTaco

He and Brad Boyes are the reasons why "Player X would be # whatever on the team in points" should never, ever be used. It's why the saying "Those who never learn from history are doomed to repeat it" is such a painfully accurate cliche.

Hey, Skunk is having his 4th career year in a row.
- TheSabresTaco

he's a bust because nylander has 2 more points this season

Sharks just announced that each player will have their own goal song. About time someone tried this.

This is the kind of logic that landed us Raffi Torres.

Gofer's article about the three sum them all up well, but there's shortcomings with all three.

And pardon me for wanting an actual, long term player.
- TheSabresTaco

Isn't Bonino perfect for that? Under contract for next year to shelter Cozens.

Henrique has 4 years.

That's way different than trading for RW Raffi Torres for the playoffs

he's a bust because nylander has 2 more points this season
- homiedclown

stay on topic


- homiedclown

Hi there. I’ll bet you’d like to meet Mr Right...

Sharks just announced that each player will have their own goal song. About time someone tried this.
- adambuffalo

I absolutely love this.

It's why the saying "Those who never learn from history are doomed to repeat it" is such a painfully accurate cliche.
- buffalofan19

Kind of like:
“If you listen to the fans, you’ll find yourself sitting with them” Philadelphia Eagles football coach Joe Kuharich

Isn't Bonino perfect for that? Under contract for next year to shelter Cozens.

Henrique has 4 years.

That's way different than trading for RW Raffi Torres for the playoffs
- jcragcrumple

The 'points' argument directly relates to Torres and, as 19 said, Boyes.

Henrique's contract is an atrocity. Henrique, the player, would be fine with the City of Buffalo's average standards.

Bonino is fine too. Can't wait for the Sabres to elevate him too like they do with Johansson. If you're bringing him in to be our middle 6, preferably 3C, fine, have at it. But don't whip your Richards out at some Bonino trade and tell him well I guess you're the 2C now, take us to the playoffs.

And Zajac? (frank)ing ZAJAC? (frank) off, bud.

He and Brad Boyes are the reasons why "Player X would be # whatever on the team in points" should never, ever be used. It's why the saying "Those who never learn from history are doomed to repeat it" is such a painfully accurate cliche.
- buffalofan19

Gofer’s article on his blog addresses this pretty well. It’s not always points, +/- and face offs that count. He did a nice job.

And yeah. I agree with you. Brad Boyes. Jeez. Good example.

I absolutely love this.
- TheSabresTaco

Surprised it took that long... great idea

For the record, I think the Sabres are a stronger team with Bonino on it. But pretending it's a real solution without supplementing him is foolish as all (frank).

He and Brad Boyes are the reasons why "Player X would be # whatever on the team in points" should never, ever be used. It's why the saying "Those who never learn from history are doomed to repeat it" is such a painfully accurate cliche.
- buffalofan19

Mojo is 6th on the team in points. Pretty much exactly where we thought he'd be. Is it perfectly predictive every time? No. But if Bonino was centering Skinner and Mojo I think his totals right now would be identical or better

Going to get cold as (frank)...

Sharks just announced that each player will have their own goal song. About time someone tried this.
- adambuffalo

I asked about that months ago.

For the record, I think the Sabres are a stronger team with Bonino on it. But pretending it's a real solution without supplementing him is foolish as all (frank).
- TheSabresTaco

I'd feel a lot better going into next year with

Olofsson-Eichel-Reinhart
Skinner-Bonino-Mojo
Whoever-Cozens-Whoever

At least you know what you're going to get. If you can do better, awesome. But doing nothing is much worse - as we've seen

I asked about that months ago.
- Gr8daygo

And the thing is every arena has the technology its just nobody cared to do it.