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Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Oct 11 @ 7:36 AM ET
Bottrrill was worse
- Mentalorgasm5


I can see it from both sides. Murray actually shot his shot, Botterill was terrified to, both were spectacular failures. What's worse is debatable. Reckless or feckless.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 11 @ 7:59 AM ET
There are still some cost effective, positive on ice impactful defensemen left available in Joakim Ryan (LHD), Tim Heed (RHD), and Jan Rutta (RHD).

None are projected to cost more than $1M on a one year deal, and they can all make a positive impact on the team as bottom pairing defensemen.



Over50
Location: Eyes without a face, NY
Joined: 02.23.2018

Oct 11 @ 8:09 AM ET
I can see it from both sides. Murray actually shot his shot, Botterill was terrified to, both were spectacular failures. What's worse is debatable. Reckless or feckless.
- Wetbandit1

Difference being is that Murray was a beady eyed douche bag.
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Oct 11 @ 8:13 AM ET
Dead serous
- GERBE!!!75PTS


So Gerbe’s:

What time does Hall arrive today?

Who’s meeting him at the airport,
Though private planes are hard to see?

When does he sign as we need a significant signing badly?
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 11 @ 8:27 AM ET
So Gerbe’s:

What time does Hall arrive today?

Who’s meeting him at the airport,
Though private planes are hard to see?

When does he sign as we need a significant signing badly?

- turbo044


Will see what happens but this could be a exciting day for this franchise..

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

Oct 11 @ 8:33 AM ET
Sabres are expecting each individual player to try hard all game long.

Give a %100 legitimate effort .

That's what most Sabres fans want.

A respectable blue collar team. Win or lose.

They aren't gonna be a stanley cup team, at least work hard.

They have been horrible for the past decade and very soft.

- Boss34

after sleeping on the girgens/larsson situation


maybe gus is a much better practice player and that is why they rewarded him the 3 year contract


just a thought
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 11 @ 8:44 AM ET

Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
And now the Titans have shut down their facility again after a coach tested positive.
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 11 @ 8:46 AM ET
Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
And now the Titans have shut down their facility again after a coach tested positive.

- GERBE!!!75PTS



Game will be postponed
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 11 @ 8:47 AM ET
Patriots had one new positive test result
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Oct 11 @ 8:57 AM ET
I remember last year at FA signing time there was some interest here in getting Brett Connolly. Any still feel he would be a good addition for the Sabres? I think Zito would love to move Yandle, but Yandle holds the hammer on any trade. Stralman could go, but Tallon overpaid him and he may be hard to move. FL would like to free up some more space to (possibly) re-sign Dadonov or maybe even try to make a deal to keep Hoffman around. Connolly could probably be had for pick/prospect.
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

Oct 11 @ 8:59 AM ET
Will see what happens but this could be a exciting day for this franchise..
- GERBE!!!75PTS


If anything this just reeks of Babcock it Stamkos all over again... get a desperate team to drive up the price you have no interest in actually signing
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Oct 11 @ 9:02 AM ET
If anything this just reeks of Babcock it Stamkos all over again... get a desperate team to drive up the price you have no interest in actually signing
- SDSabre



I don't think any of us (well, maybe one person) has any illusions of Hall signing here
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Oct 11 @ 9:16 AM ET
I don't think any of us (well, maybe one person) has any illusions of Hall signing here
- Powerslave


One can dream
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Oct 11 @ 9:18 AM ET
Patriots had one new positive test result
- GERBE!!!75PTS


Patriots game postponed, Bills probably postponed soon also. Bills:KC game probably back on for Thursday. Bills 12 day rest, KC 4 days = advantage Bills, plus KC has to travel to WNY
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 11 @ 9:22 AM ET
Pats game canceled ..

Bills next ?
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 11 @ 9:23 AM ET
I don't think any of us (well, maybe one person) has any illusions of Hall signing here
- Powerslave


They always go after the big fish but they never ger them ...

But whats interesting about this is hall is coming to see us not us seeing him
Camel
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Sudbury, ON
Joined: 04.25.2009

Oct 11 @ 9:24 AM ET
A while back I posted a lineup that had the prospects getting a chance and the only free agents were bargain boys. Looks like that is solid.
I didn’t see the Staal trade happening but it’s an excellent move to have a mentor for the young players. As for drafted Quin it’s a bold move maybe no one person saw coming other than Adams but we won’t know for a few years. They obviously were not rushing to get any plug and play draftees with the thought that Mitts, Cozens, Tage and maybe a few others are ready.
There won’t be any further action until the NHL decides when and how long the season will be or if there will be one.
Unless Taylor Hall falls out of the plane while passing over he won’t be visiting.
Hutton is the best backup and mentor for the young goalies so he will stay. The question is now who will be there with him.
So far I say Adams is doing a great job and isn’t jumping to overpay and with the expansion draft not far away his plan includes who should be protected or not.
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Oct 11 @ 9:33 AM ET
There are still some cost effective, positive on ice impactful defensemen left available in Joakim Ryan (LHD), Tim Heed (RHD), and Jan Rutta (RHD).

None are projected to cost more than $1M on a one year deal, and they can all make a positive impact on the team as bottom pairing defensemen.




- kingcong39


We still need a LHD and to trade a RHD but analytics seems to be the last thing on our new regime’s mind based on signings so far.

I like it Erik Gustaffson a lot for around $3 per. Could slot in as our middle LHD right away. What does his chart look like?
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Oct 11 @ 9:34 AM ET
They always go after the big fish but they never ger them ...

But whats interesting about this is hall is coming to see us not us seeing him

- GERBE!!!75PTS


I can't think of a time where this was not a good thing. I wish Okposo would have found a "better place"
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Oct 11 @ 9:35 AM ET
They always go after the big fish but they never ger them ...

But whats interesting about this is hall is coming to see us not us seeing him

- GERBE!!!75PTS


How confident are you on him visiting? Has a source told you he is or are you just going on the flight schedule?

Is someone in Canada even allowed to come to the US anyway?? Wouldn’t he have to quarantine for 14 days when going back to Canada? I want to believe you but I don’t see this being realistic??
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Oct 11 @ 9:36 AM ET
https://twitter.com/taylo.../1315283811215826950?s=21

Glad the Titans are making jokes
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Oct 11 @ 9:41 AM ET
https://twitter.com/taylorlewan77/status/1315283811215826950?s=21

Glad the Titans are making jokes

- Stripes77


Nice, not wearing as mask either. The NFL better come down rally hard on them: millions of dollars of fines, suspensions, draft picks forfeited...
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 11 @ 9:46 AM ET
We still need a LHD and to trade a RHD but analytics seems to be the last thing on our new regime’s mind based on signings so far.

I like it Erik Gustaffson a lot for around $3 per. Could slot in as our middle LHD right away. What does his chart look like?

- turbo044


Gustafsson is all offense and no defense. He's also projected to get $5M per or more on his next deal.

gordong
Location: NY
Joined: 02.06.2007

Oct 11 @ 9:46 AM ET
How confident are you on him visiting? Has a source told you he is or are you just going on the flight schedule?

Is someone in Canada even allowed to come to the US anyway?? Wouldn’t he have to quarantine for 14 days when going back to Canada? I want to believe you but I don’t see this being realistic??

- turbo044


He's got no idea, I'm pretty sure he cant even fly in because of covid... Hell the boarder is closed between the us and Canada now anyway. he's just guessing he has no idea.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Oct 11 @ 9:46 AM ET
Nice, not wearing as mask either. The NFL better come down rally hard on them: millions of dollars of fines, suspensions, draft picks forfeited...
- turbo044



I mean he’s about to leave the house. I’m assuming he has one in the car.

But the joking thing is bullpoop
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