Why would they? They'll just lock 50M people in their homes and call it a day.
- Wetbandit1

dread man truly dread

Dear Risto,

Please do this every shift, thank you :

https://twitter.com/Brady...tatus/1225990347668410368

I think the virus was man made

And I usually do not fall for conspiracy theories


#lookoutforthedogman
- homiedclown

We do not have the technology to "make" viruses.

Was it discovered and planted? Maybe.

But Coronavirus has been known about for literal decades, this is just a new strain that comes from bats through an intermediary host.

I also don’t love the idea of signing Pietr. But if the Sabres have the opportunity of drafting Drysdale, that’d mean he slid down to us in a big way...unless you like him at 3?
- PrinceChill

I would think he goes top 5, which would push one of the forwards down to us which helps.

The tired/wired thing is just something I see floating around social media now which is more or less as a joke. I was just being sarcastic, well maybe half sarcastic.

Jacob Bryson will wear a Sabres uniform at some point. Might need more development next year but he has the feel of a #5 d-man.
- Pegullaville

He definitely needs more time in Rochester to develop and has Borgen ahead of him on the depth chart but he's moved ahead of Fitzgerald imo. Laaksonen has had a tough year for Ilves, has been terrible defensively. Hopefully Samuelsson will sign his ELC and be in Rochester next year.

pilut is not happy

might jump ship after this season


seems promises were made when he signed and botts did not live up to the bargain
- homiedclown

He also had shoulder surgery which slowed his playing time and it was right for him to start in Rochester.

Dear Risto,

Please do this every shift, thank you :

https://twitter.com/Brady...tatus/1225990347668410368
- kritter65

We should see that every game out of him.

I would think he goes top 5, which would push one of the forwards down to us which helps.

The tired/wired thing is just something I see floating around social media now which is more or less as a joke. I was just being sarcastic, well maybe half sarcastic.
- Pegullaville

Gotcha.
I’m always interested in hearing your opinions on draft prospects and how you have them ranked.
But you’re fine with not throwing big dollars at Pietr, right?

Gotcha.
I’m always interested in hearing your opinions on draft prospects and how you have them ranked.
But you’re fine with not throwing big dollars at Pietr, right?
- PrinceChill

I love Pietrangelo, after seeing what Josi got from the Preds though (which was absolutely deserved) I don’t think he’d be able to continue his level of play through the duration of his next contract which is most likely going to be 7 years taking him through his age 37 season.

Dear Risto,

Please do this every shift, thank you :

https://twitter.com/Brady...tatus/1225990347668410368
- kritter65

❤️❤️❤️

Am I missing something with Pilut? Does he actually do anything?

What I see is a team with Dahlin, Montour, Jokiharju, Pilut: All smaller/medium sized puck-moving defensemen, with Montour being a pretty decent sized hybrid guy.

Then we have Miller, Ristolainen, McCabe, Bogosian: All bigger guys who play a physical game with a PP specialist in Ristolainen and a very under-utilized guy in Miller.

Bogosian is gone, but to me Pilut is still the odd-man out.

I don't see anything about him that sets him apart from any other defenseman on this team. If he somehow showed flashes of skill and creativity instead of playing a quiet game, would he still bring anything to this team that we need right now?

My answer is no.

For some reason this organization is in love with McCabe even though he sucks, so let's say Pilut replaces him. Okay then.

We still suck.

Am I missing something with Pilut? Does he actually do anything?

What I see is a team with Dahlin, Montour, Jokiharju, Pilut: All smaller/medium sized puck-moving defensemen, with Montour being a pretty decent sized hybrid guy.

Then we have Miller, Ristolainen, McCabe, Bogosian: All bigger guys who play a physical game with a PP specialist in Ristolainen and a very under-utilized guy in Miller.

Bogosian is gone, but to me Pilut is still the odd-man out.

I don't see anything about him that sets him apart from any other defenseman on this team. If he somehow showed flashes of skill and creativity instead of playing a quiet game, would he still bring anything to this team that we need right now?

My answer is no.

For some reason this organization is in love with McCabe even though he sucks, so let's say Pilut replaces him. Okay then.

We still suck.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Pilut is a cost efficient third pairing defender whom doesn’t hurt you as a #4 either. The way I see it:

Dahlin-Montour
_____-Joker
Pilut-Miller

When JB is on the phone with other GMs, do you think he says “situation” and “scenario” as often as he does when he’s in front of a microphone?

When JB is on the phone with other GMs, do you think he says “situation” and “scenario” as often as he does when he’s in front of a microphone?
- PrinceChill

I bet they ALL say "Situation" and "scenario".

I think most of the salaries are close,
and the trades seem reasonably close too
Just gotta convince all those teams to let those players go now
- jdfitz77

I'm not saying all that change is realistic, but I wanted to see if it would work under the cap.

Dear Risto,

Please do this every shift, thank you :

https://twitter.com/Brady...tatus/1225990347668410368
- kritter65

Too bad they didn't show the 5 seconds before the start of that video, where he went for loose puck in the corner and passed it up the middle right to a Rangers player, leading to a very dangerous chance.

Ristolainen is what he's always been: some good and some brain dead.

New blog

Am I missing something with Pilut? Does he actually do anything?

What I see is a team with Dahlin, Montour, Jokiharju, Pilut: All smaller/medium sized puck-moving defensemen, with Montour being a pretty decent sized hybrid guy.

Then we have Miller, Ristolainen, McCabe, Bogosian: All bigger guys who play a physical game with a PP specialist in Ristolainen and a very under-utilized guy in Miller.

Bogosian is gone, but to me Pilut is still the odd-man out.

I don't see anything about him that sets him apart from any other defenseman on this team. If he somehow showed flashes of skill and creativity instead of playing a quiet game, would he still bring anything to this team that we need right now?

My answer is no.

For some reason this organization is in love with McCabe even though he sucks, so let's say Pilut replaces him. Okay then.

We still suck.
- BeadyEyedDouche

So putting the 6 together....

Dahlin (LD). Risto(Rd)
Joker (Rd). . Monte (Rd)
Pilut (LD). Miller (Rd)

McCabe and bogo out

You are playing one righty on the left, no matter how you cut it.

Pilut as a 5/6. Or risto partner on the second pair could work very well. Pilut isn’t flashy but you need that guy who you don’t hear a ton about. Plays solid defense, makes a good outlet pass and is a smooth skater. I can see that in Pilut. And I think he’s still growing into the North American game.

I still think you will see a few d men moved and potentially Borgen make the lineup next year....

With all that... my only untouchables on the backend are dahlin, joker, Borgen and Samuelson....

❤️❤️❤️
- jdfitz77

Watch the 5 seconds before that video began. That is the true picture of Ristolainen as a player.

He definitely needs more time in Rochester to develop and has Borgen ahead of him on the depth chart but he's moved ahead of Fitzgerald imo. Laaksonen has had a tough year for Ilves, has been terrible defensively. Hopefully Samuelsson will sign his ELC and be in Rochester next year.
- mhp

I've been trying to look up information on Laaksonen. Where did you see he's been terrible defensively?

What time is the Sabres protest today??

He also had shoulder surgery which slowed his playing time and it was right for him to start in Rochester.
- mhp

Pilut and asplund should never have been sent down like they did a few minutes ago.

I can see why pilut is not happy

Heard the protest is pretty weak
Where are all you whiners at?
No balls

Heard the protest is pretty weak
Where are all you whiners at?
No balls
- jdfitz77

I had no clue the Sabres had a protest going on today 🤣🤣

Am I missing something with Pilut? Does he actually do anything?

What I see is a team with Dahlin, Montour, Jokiharju, Pilut: All smaller/medium sized puck-moving defensemen, with Montour being a pretty decent sized hybrid guy.

Then we have Miller, Ristolainen, McCabe, Bogosian: All bigger guys who play a physical game with a PP specialist in Ristolainen and a very under-utilized guy in Miller.

Bogosian is gone, but to me Pilut is still the odd-man out.

I don't see anything about him that sets him apart from any other defenseman on this team. If he somehow showed flashes of skill and creativity instead of playing a quiet game, would he still bring anything to this team that we need right now?

My answer is no.

For some reason this organization is in love with McCabe even though he sucks, so let's say Pilut replaces him. Okay then.

We still suck.
- BeadyEyedDouche

That was a lot of words to say u don’t think Pilut is that good