what's the full quote?
- TheSabresTaco

You can't win with Joker, Dahlin, Samuelsson and Borgen. You need veteran risto to win

"Basically"

Great to see us finding some success under an interim coach. I am still of the opinion that we need to hire the best experienced coach available (Bruce, Gallant, Torts-if fired) for next season.

The two biggest sports questions inquiring minds want to know:

What to make of the new Soccer Super League?

And where did the name "Donny Meatballs" come from?
- buffalofan19

the first one is inspiring that europeans fans are revolting against american profiteering instead of just letting it happen

We're currently within a reality that Skinner plays instead of Eakin.

Cozens = girgensons 3.0
- Boss34

Cozens = cozens

You can't win with Joker, Dahlin, Samuelsson and Borgen. You need veteran risto to win

"Basically"
- jcragcrumple

I hope Marty and Peters took a poop on him.

Rivet thinks only veterans are useful
- jcragcrumple

Is there a context? I listened to the show yesterday and he was glowing about the kids (especially Samuelsson).

Great to see us finding some success under an interim coach. I am still of the opinion that we need to hire the best experienced coach available (Bruce, Gallant, Torts-if fired) for next season.
- chilliard77

As this is a forum for discussion, I ask you, why do you have that opinion, and why couldn't someone with less NHL experience coach an NHL team (effectively)? Mike Babcock is also available.

We're currently within a reality that Skinner plays instead of Eakin.
- TheSabresTaco

https://youtu.be/zGIF99d64zA
The zone

Makes sense.. It's how he got paid the last 6/7 years of his career, tricking GMs into his usefulness
- SDSabre

He can't grasp that young players can be better than veterans. It's a mental block

Great to see us finding some success under an interim coach. I am still of the opinion that we need to hire the best experienced coach available (Bruce, Gallant, Torts-if fired) for next season.
- chilliard77

I'm not

Great to see us finding some success under an interim coach. I am still of the opinion that we need to hire the best experienced coach available (Bruce, Gallant, Torts-if fired) for next season.
- chilliard77

I can't unsee this, no matter how hard I try

As this is a forum for discussion, I ask you, why do you have that opinion, and why couldn't someone with less NHL experience coach an NHL team (effectively)? Mike Babcock is also available.
- TheSabresTaco

I still hold the same views although meatballs is growing on me, so i can chime in too

Granato is the juxtaposition of the black hole hellscape that was krueger. He's just playing the skilled players and its obviously better. It is definitely being overhyped because krueger was just that awful.

This is *almost* about what the team was under housley's 10 game winning streak era. Wow! look at them! learning how to win! When they're on somewhat of a shooting percentage/save percentage heater

teams naturally gravitate towards the opposite of what they just had that didn't work. doesn't have to mean its the best option though.

He can't grasp that young players can be better than veterans. It's a mental block
- jcragcrumple

I think having an entire blue line under the age of 24 may be a detriment, simply because growing up playing ball for a long time, I know the value of veteran presence. Having a good veteran or two to keep the kids grounded and guide them isn't the worst idea. McCabe and. Find a useful leader, who can actually play NHL hockey. McDermott's players rooms all have leaders in them.

Face value, can you win without vets? Maybe. Right make up, I suppose. I wouldn't say you can't win without them, and I for sure think you don't need exactly one Rasmus Ristolainen to be successful, which is a sentence I just had to type.

In general having quality veterans is not a bad thing. Patty Marleau was apparently huge for the Leaves.

He can't grasp that young players can be better than veterans. It's a mental block
- jcragcrumple

he was convinced before the TDL that eakin was scratched to keep him healthy because a contender will absolutely be looking to grab him

Great to see us finding some success under an interim coach. I am still of the opinion that we need to hire the best experienced coach available (Bruce, Gallant, Torts-if fired) for next season.
- chilliard77

Question: While I know the names above and they are all successful in the regular season and Torts is the only one with success in the post-season, why would any or all of them be successful in Buffalo? What makes the group believe that this Sabres talent is a good fit for those coaches? Or, vice-versa.

I do want another square peg for a round hole.

I can't unsee this, no matter how hard I try
- Slump Buster

Torts. Christ.

See all the fun the kids are having? Kiss that poop goodbye.

Question: While I know the names above and they are all successful in the regular season and Torts is the only one with success in the post-season, why would any or all of them be successful in Buffalo? What makes the group believe that this Sabres talent is a good fit for those coaches? Or, vice-versa.

I do want another square peg for a round hole.
- TC4145

The only way would be to bring one in

I think having an entire blue line under the age of 24 may be a detriment, simply because growing up playing ball for a long time, I know the value of veteran presence. Having a good veteran or two to keep the kids grounded and guide them isn't the worst idea. McCabe and. Find a useful leader, who can actually play NHL hockey. McDermott's players rooms all have leaders in them.

Face value, can you win without vets? Maybe. Right make up, I suppose. I wouldn't say you can't win without them, and I for sure think you don't need exactly one Rasmus Ristolainen to be successful, which is a sentence I just had to type.

In general having quality veterans is not a bad thing. Patty Marleau was apparently huge for the Leaves.
- TheSabresTaco

I want players who are good. I truly do not care how old they are. I like McCabe so that would be about it for me

Question: While I know the names above and they are all successful in the regular season and Torts is the only one with success in the post-season, why would any or all of them be successful in Buffalo? What makes the group believe that this Sabres talent is a good fit for those coaches? Or, vice-versa.

I do not want another square peg for a round hole.
- TC4145

The only way would be to bring one in
- Buff36

There has to be an assessment done prior and that is what I am asking - what makes any of them a good fit?

I think having an entire blue line under the age of 24 may be a detriment, simply because growing up playing ball for a long time, I know the value of veteran presence. Having a good veteran or two to keep the kids grounded and guide them isn't the worst idea. McCabe and. Find a useful leader, who can actually play NHL hockey. McDermott's players rooms all have leaders in them.

Face value, can you win without vets? Maybe. Right make up, I suppose. I wouldn't say you can't win without them, and I for sure think you don't need exactly one Rasmus Ristolainen to be successful, which is a sentence I just had to type.

In general having quality veterans is not a bad thing. Patty Marleau was apparently huge for the Leaves.
- TheSabresTaco

How many games played to be a vet. Serious question. Dahlin and Joki have a total of 350 NHL games between the two by years end. At what point is the "flip" Bryson, Borgen, and Samuellson yes, green behind the ears. Dahlin and Joki, imo are/ will soon be considered vets, despite their age.

As this is a forum for discussion, I ask you, why do you have that opinion, and why couldn't someone with less NHL experience coach an NHL team (effectively)? Mike Babcock is also available.
- TheSabresTaco

Thank you for asking,

I think we need as many good hockey minds on this staff as possible, I believe we still aren't clear of the trouble we've had with hiring good staff. - I want people with the most experienced track record of success we can find.

A lot of the improvements we've seen since Krueger was poop-canned could be attested two things: the weight be lifted off the players, things are fun again. But fun only lasts so long. As well as Granato specifically just letting the players play how they want - but this isn't an effective long term coaching strategy. If we hire Granato (who's done a great job this season) I think next season we'll be right back in the basement and calling for his head by the halfway point. Call it a gut feeling

I can't unsee this, no matter how hard I try
- Slump Buster

I don't understand the fascination with a guy who all he does is yell and scream.

Ive had that boss, It worked for about a month and then we all just kind of laughed at him every time he would go off.

He didn't last long.

I can't unsee this, no matter how hard I try
- Slump Buster

Dude is a great coach, I don't like his personality either but I won't deny that.

So scores at a 21 goal clip instead of 7, keeps the defense, doesn't fall if breathed upon, keeps the heart, and is 3 times as fast. Girgs 3.0 it is, although that just sounds like a better player to me...
- SDSabre

He plays a mature two-way game, is extremely competitive, and possesses subtly high-end hockey sense that allows him to impact the game, EPrinkside.com 2019
His skating is his best weapon. He can dart up and down the ice at lightning speed, and plays with that pace with the puck on his stick, EPrinkside.com 2019
Away from the play, he’s a competitive kid who is willing to finish his checks and use his frame effectively, Hockeyprospect.com 2019
His has a deadly shot with a quick release and can be a dual threat, Future Considerations 2019
He is a gifted playmaker with great vision, able to make simple plays and complex ones with the same degree of success, McKeen's Hockey 2019


Scout’s Honor:
“An extraordinary competitor with excellent hockey sense. Highly talented and powerful – intimidates with skill and strength. Strong skater with a smooth and long stride. Possesses great footwork and agility. Can escape pressure and tear his way thru traffic with his tight stop-and-starts and seamless ability to change directions while still in flight. Protects the puck very well with his body and reach.

Tough physical presence in that he cannot be removed from the puck and has the tenacity, desire and grit to come get when he wants it. Attacks the net often and owns a soft touch which allows him to work magic with the puck. Can absolutely rifle a booming shot to the net. Has an outstanding work ethic, both on and off the ice.” – Reel Hockey Scouting

“There was a lot of pressure on Girgesons to have a good showing in the World Juniors on a Latvia squad that lacked talent from top to bottom. While some where indifferent about his play, Girgensons did show some positive signs that he could play a solid two-way game despite having minimal support in his lineup. Girgensons plays a reliable two-way style of play and is a strong center in all 3 zones. He uses his size to his advantage and as his skating continues to improve, his offense should benefit as well. Girgensons will be taking the college route at Vermont, but as a projected high-end 1st round pick, it will be interesting to see what route he takes in his development path.” – The Scouting Report