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Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 12:23 PM ET
Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
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Bogosian agrees to 3 year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning.



3 years?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

- Stripes77


I almost posted the Sabres and bogo the other day when we were discussing veteran defenseman.

Why would he go to Tampa 😀😀😀
Keepcomplaining
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.01.2020

Jul 28 @ 12:24 PM ET
that is kind-a what we are doing though right?
- hehateme


It’s exactly what we’re doing.

Don’t see how everyone is still complaining about it…. We’ve know this for months…. There’s a new team out in the west if these guys don’t want to sit through it again
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 28 @ 12:24 PM ET
The only way I want to trade for a goalie is if he is more of a cap dump (Bishop)

They should not be trading assets for a goalie at this point in time unless they plan on him being the starter for the future
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 28 @ 12:24 PM ET

John Shannon
@JShannonhl
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13s
Hyman’s deal in Edmonton…5.5 million x 7 years…should be announced anytime now.
kritter65
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jul 28 @ 12:25 PM ET
The only way I want to trade for a goalie is if he is more of a cap dump (Bishop)

They should not be trading assets for a goalie at this point in time unless they plan on him being the starter for the future

- Stripes77


At this point, might as well play all the kids, including UPL (+ Power, Quinn, etc...).
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Jul 28 @ 12:25 PM ET
It’s 12:25, Do something Darcy!!!!!!
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 12:25 PM ET
The surprise team!
- Powerslave


I would be all.over brady tkachuk, tim stutzle and a 2022 or 2023 unprotected.

No cap dump required


The unprotected falls under the same category as the habs 1st. Tough division....
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 28 @ 12:26 PM ET
The only way I want to trade for a goalie is if he is more of a cap dump (Bishop)

They should not be trading assets for a goalie at this point in time unless they plan on him being the starter for the future

- Stripes77


You know damn well Buffalo is trading a 2nd rd pick for a goalie.

Its what they do.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 28 @ 12:26 PM ET
It’s exactly what we’re doing.

Don’t see how everyone is still complaining about it…. We’ve know this for months…. There’s a new team out in the west if these guys don’t want to sit through it again

- Keepcomplaining


that is exactly why I really don't care if they get a starting goalie or a cardboard cut out of Hasek to throw in net next year. Hell the cut-out might actually be better...


Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 28 @ 12:26 PM ET
At this point, might as well play all the kids, including UPL (+ Power, Quinn, etc...).
- kritter65



UPL should be in Rochester, you can't have him getting exposed to this team, it will destroy a young goalies confidence
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 28 @ 12:26 PM ET
You know damn well Buffalo is trading a 2nd rd pick for a goalie.

Its what they do.

- ImThatGuy



SHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 28 @ 12:26 PM ET
I would be all.over brady tkachuk, tim stutzle and a 2022 or 2023 unprotected.

No cap dump required


The unprotected falls under the same category as the habs 1st. Tough division....

- Boss34


now you've done it, you said Ottawa, RichardRoma his on his way to ask you if you are a Seantors fan.
gcomella34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Endicott, NY
Joined: 03.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 12:29 PM ET
It’s exactly what we’re doing.

Don’t see how everyone is still complaining about it…. We’ve know this for months…. There’s a new team out in the west if these guys don’t want to sit through it again

- Keepcomplaining



I just don't see why it HAS to be that way.

It's not only, you make the playoffs or it's a race to the bottom.

You can do all of the following:

1) Not bring in vets that will take roles away from young guys that need to develop into top talent.
2) Fill out the vets around inexperienced young guys to make a roster.
3) Attempt to win as many games as you can without the sole purpose of tanking for a lottery pick.

I'm not interested in purposely losing. That's my concern.

We just watched a team be right up against the cap, or spend like crazy on the wrong guys to win now.

I totally understand you're not going to be ready to compete until KO's contract is off the books and you're hoping Skinner can produce some goals or a team wants that contract (hell can freeze over I suppose). The Sabres have to undo some horrid FA decisions and build through the draft.

But it's not zero sum. You CAN try to be competitive with the above criteria and still build. A playoff push is unlikely to damn near impossible, but I don't want to see a team constructed whose sole purpose is to lose. That's not a good look for an organization and builds a terrible culture. That culture is what Adams is trying to undo right now.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 12:29 PM ET
ill need eye surgery
- IceColdBeer


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

Jul 28 @ 12:29 PM ET
Kevyn Adams
@KevynAdams
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35s

I am not lost, I am exploring
SyrSabreFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Syracuse, NY
Joined: 02.27.2007

Jul 28 @ 12:30 PM ET
Kevyn Adams
@KevynAdams
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35s

I am not lost, I am exploring

- homiedclown

but can you tell me where I am?
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jul 28 @ 12:30 PM ET
Breaking news ........ Sabres sign the leafs Zamboni driver to play in goal this year. E5
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 12:31 PM ET
The only way I want to trade for a goalie is if he is more of a cap dump (Bishop)

They should not be trading assets for a goalie at this point in time unless they plan on him being the starter for the future

- Stripes77


That's why I like the Samson trade. The Goalie should be ready when the Sabres are relevant.

Admittedly there are a few other reasons I like the trade ☝️
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 28 @ 12:31 PM ET
Does Ullmark end up in Colorado?

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

Jul 28 @ 12:32 PM ET
Kevyn Adams
@KevynAdams
·
35s

I am not lost, I am exploring

- homiedclown

Is this a "Where's Waldo" reference?
🤣
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 28 @ 12:32 PM ET

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
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59s
James Reimer signs with San Jose
@TSNHockey

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

Jul 28 @ 12:35 PM ET
Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
·
59s
James Reimer signs with San Jose
@TSNHockey

@TheAthletic

- Stripes77

this is now beyond comical
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 12:36 PM ET
now you've done it, you said Ottawa, RichardRoma his on his way to ask you if you are a Seantors fan.
- ImThatGuy


😉

I really like your goalie for a 2nd post.

It's so very Sabres.


Its really a tough balance between grooming the kids and losing intentionally.

I can see them trading for someone with a "name"

Bishop type guy that is costly to hit the floor , but terrible and injury prone.

Donnie likes using his 5th or 6th goalie in the organization from what I've seen so far
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 28 @ 12:36 PM ET
That's why I like the Samson trade. The Goalie should be ready when the Sabres are relevant.

Admittedly there are a few other reasons I like the trade ☝️

- Boss34

Goalies are so unpredictable is my issue.

Carter Hart is a prime example.

Dude may be ready in 3 years or 8 years.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 28 @ 12:38 PM ET

Andy Strickland
@andystrickland
· 16m
Ben Bishop to begin season on LTIR
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