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SabreWest
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BC
Joined: 03.02.2015

Oct 9 @ 10:42 PM ET
Just sell the team

They suck
They have eichel

They went cheap


Why did we tank for eichel if not to surround him with talent

- navinrjohnson


When Eichel demands a trade and the Buffalo fans revolt, will you support the team when they move to Hamilton? The Pegula's own this poopshow 1000%. The common denominator over the past 10-years - Terry and Kim Pegula.
Chris16
Buffalo Sabres
Location: CT
Joined: 06.22.2012

Oct 9 @ 10:45 PM ET
F the Yankees, f chapman. Brosseau made him eat it. F him
- doppelthat


Great. Now I have nothing. Sabres fan. Yankee fan. Giants fan. Thanks for the kick in the nads. Send me some beer.
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

Oct 9 @ 10:47 PM ET
Great. Now I have nothing. Sabres fan. Yankee fan. Giants fan. Thanks for the kick in the nads. Send me some beer.
- Chris16

Can't win when you can't hit and get on base, no pitching. Judge 111 average. Why they keep I'll never know. Cashman better do a revamp.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Oct 9 @ 10:48 PM ET
Need to keep the Pegula family lifestyle
- Stripes77

I really feel bad for people like boss that throws that money for season tickets

or the struggling middle class that use their savings for an occasional sabres game for a birthday or special occasion


they literally did nothing to improve the team
Chris16
Buffalo Sabres
Location: CT
Joined: 06.22.2012

Oct 9 @ 10:48 PM ET
F the Yankees, f chapman. Brosseau made him eat it. F him
- doppelthat


One more thing. Please please please beat the astros. Please.
Chris16
Buffalo Sabres
Location: CT
Joined: 06.22.2012

Oct 9 @ 10:49 PM ET
Can't win when you can't hit and get on base, no pitching. Judge 111 average. Why they keep I'll never know. Cashman better do a revamp.
- SABRES 89


Understood. But that was still a good series.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Oct 9 @ 10:49 PM ET
When Eichel demands a trade and the Buffalo fans revolt, will you support the team when they move to Hamilton? The Pegula's own this poopshow 1000%. The common denominator over the past 10-years - Terry and Kim Pegula.
- SabreWest

you fire botts

and all you do is replace a .5ppg center/winger with a slower aging vet
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Oct 9 @ 10:50 PM ET
Can't win when you can't hit and get on base, no pitching. Judge 111 average. Why they keep I'll never know. Cashman better do a revamp.
- SABRES 89

tampa is really good


no shame in them taking you out
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Oct 9 @ 10:53 PM ET
Why are people complaining the whole nhl is going through this ..


This was the lowest ufa day in the past 20 years

What does that tell you

Chris16
Buffalo Sabres
Location: CT
Joined: 06.22.2012

Oct 9 @ 10:53 PM ET
tampa is really good


no shame in them taking you out

- homiedclown


Game 5, a tight one run game. Two heavyweights toe to toe. No shame at all.

Now Rays: pound the cheaters.
NEDinED
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 07.06.2013

Oct 9 @ 10:53 PM ET
Just sell the team

They suck
They have eichel

They went cheap


Why did we tank for eichel if not to surround him with talent

- navinrjohnson



We were closer 5 years ago then we are today.

Ennis reilly kane
Moulson girgs rhino
Foligno eichel gionta
Deslauiers larry mcginn

Gorges Risto
Bogo pysk
McCabe weber

Make skinner, joker and even montour trades.

Olaf eich rhino
Skinner Reilly kane
Girgs larry ennis
Foligno lazar cozens

Dahlin (prob doesn't happen) joker
2LD monty
Mcabe pysk

šŸ˜¢
3rd GM's the charm
Columbus Blue Jackets
Location: Look, it's a situation where thats a great question, OH
Joined: 07.01.2020

Oct 9 @ 10:54 PM ET
Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.

- CaptainRivet

You are the only bright spot concerning anything Sabres at this point. Thank you.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Oct 9 @ 10:54 PM ET
Why are people complaining the whole nhl is going through this ..


This was the lowest ufa day in the past 20 years

What does that tell you

- GERBE!!!75PTS

when there is value out there to improve your team

the owner, who says from now on money is no longer an issue, is a f@cking liar
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

Oct 9 @ 10:54 PM ET
Understood. But that was still a good series.
- Chris16

Why is Bret Gardener and Arron Hicks on this team ? along with Tanaka. They refuse to use Clint Fraser for what reason I don't know.
wingz4life
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Canada Sucks, MI
Joined: 01.31.2006

Oct 9 @ 10:55 PM ET
when there is value out there to improve your team

the owner, who says from now on money is no longer an issue, is a f@cking liar

- homiedclown

you gonna change your tune if they sign taylor hall?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Oct 9 @ 10:55 PM ET
We were closer 5 years ago then we are today.

Ennis reilly kane
Moulson girgs rhino
Foligno eichel gionta
Deslauiers larry mcginn

Gorges Risto
Bogo pysk
McCabe weber

Make skinner, joker and even montour trades.

Olaf eich rhino
Skinner Reilly kane
Girgs larry ennis
Foligno lazar cozens

Dahlin (prob doesn't happen) joker
2LD monty
Mcabe pysk

šŸ˜¢

- NEDinED

I would not be shocked to wake up and hear we signed benoit, again
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Oct 9 @ 10:56 PM ET
you gonna change your tune if they sign taylor hall?
- wingz4life

they are not spending money

sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 9 @ 10:57 PM ET
Corey Crawford has signed with an Eastern conference team
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Oct 9 @ 10:57 PM ET
Corey Crawford has signed with an Eastern conference team
- sbroads24


Devils

wingz4life
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Canada Sucks, MI
Joined: 01.31.2006

Oct 9 @ 10:58 PM ET
Corey Crawford has signed with an Eastern conference team
- sbroads24


DET!
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Oct 9 @ 10:59 PM ET
wheres the eklund YouTube video when you need it.
- TheHank



Iā€™d guess YouTube but that just a hunch.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Oct 9 @ 11:00 PM ET
DET!
- wingz4life




side note I forgot how bad that movie was
NEDinED
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 07.06.2013

Oct 9 @ 11:00 PM ET
Iā€™d guess YouTube but that just a hunch.
- dadeadhead


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

Oct 9 @ 11:00 PM ET
Iā€™d guess YouTube but that just a hunch.
- dadeadhead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzMuCM01MtY
wingz4life
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Canada Sucks, MI
Joined: 01.31.2006

Oct 9 @ 11:00 PM ET



side note I forgot how bad that movie was

- homiedclown

not as bad as the red wings.
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