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

Jul 28 @ 9:03 PM ET
https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/BUF/2015.html

That roster is so much worse then the one we have now. They were historically bad by design. The Sabres will be bad but not like that

- Punch70

they didnt utilize matt ellis correctly, thats why they lost a lot
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 9:04 PM ET
Might want to slot the Marlies and Crunch in there before the Sabres
- IonSabres


Uncle ionlightning

Tampa just keeps making good moves. Tyler johnson , cap space. Smart within the rules.

Who's making the moves and was he part of the organization when stevie y was there?

Tdl moves , ltir ๐Ÿ‘
gcomella34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Endicott, NY
Joined: 03.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 9:04 PM ET
they didnt utilize matt ellis correctly, thats why they lost a lot
- wingz4life


You win the thread.
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Jul 28 @ 9:05 PM ET
We have skinner olposo and captain skirt to score goals!!
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jul 28 @ 9:06 PM ET
I said Ristolainen,Sam I thought the value was a absolute steal for those 2 and you get Levi who in my book will be just like Miller is a really good deal .

You don't think

- gerbe75pts


Who knows...I like the Levi acquisition.
Draft was decent I guess, hard to tell...was smart going after Ruskies who actually played last season.

Just very disappointed that Hack hasn't been traded yet. Teams seem to be dropping interest and moving forward in FA. I hope he has a bunny up his hole and pulls out a miracle.
Frizzlefry
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Don't get so high and mighty about your superiority over Lockport, NY
Joined: 10.10.2015

Jul 28 @ 9:07 PM ET
Saw hall and Oates at art park maybe 5 or 6 years ago.

Great show, there 1st time in buffalo since the 70's

- Boss34


I saw them at Melody Fair in the 90โ€s
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 28 @ 9:09 PM ET
https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/BUF/2015.html

That roster is so much worse then the one we have now. They were historically bad by design. The Sabres will be bad but not like that

- Punch70


Really? I agree to disagree. This team without ja Jack, Sam and any NHL goalie is
Going to be the same thing as those years.
gcomella34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Endicott, NY
Joined: 03.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 9:10 PM ET
Really? I agree to disagree. This team without ja Jack, Sam and any NHL goalie is
Going to be the same thing as those years.

- hehateme


There is still time for the goalie.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jul 28 @ 9:13 PM ET
It was a compliance buyout so it doesn't count against the cap but I'm pretty sure Pegula has to pay that thing out for a few years still lmao.
- Sabre_Tooth


He is getting paid $857,143 every season through the 27-28 season ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
Punch70
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.07.2011

Jul 28 @ 9:13 PM ET
Really? I agree to disagree. This team without ja Jack, Sam and any NHL goalie is
Going to be the same thing as those years.

- hehateme


Granato had them playing a little below .500 last year. We had ted (frank)ing nolan back then lol
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Jul 28 @ 9:13 PM ET
Hey taco go out and sign nick richie!!! Need the grit!! And it will be fun to watch him play Boston!!!
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 9:14 PM ET
I saw them at Melody Fair in the 90โ€s
- Frizzlefry


I must have misunderstood?

Pretty sure they said they hadn't been here since 1970.

Maybe they meant art park?
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 28 @ 9:15 PM ET
There is still time for the goalie.
- gcomella34


Are we talking a NHL goalie or just a Body in pads? Who is left?
navinrjohnson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are finally good, NY
Joined: 12.08.2009

Jul 28 @ 9:17 PM ET
I must have misunderstood?

Pretty sure they said they hadn't been here since 1970.

Maybe they meant art park?

- Boss34

aud early 80's maneater tour
seneca casino early 2000
finger lakes mid 90s
I think there was a darien lake show in the mix as well
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 28 @ 9:17 PM ET
Granato had them playing a little below .500 last year. We had ted (frank)ing nolan back then lol
- Punch70


I will certainly eat my words if granto can get this roster to
Play anywhere near .500 this year.
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jul 28 @ 9:19 PM ET
Using this logic - that the trade return dictates how good a player is

Ryan O'Reilly wasn't very good, correct?

- sbroads24
he just doesnt understand. He never will, there is no point in pointing it out to him.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 28 @ 9:19 PM ET
Granato had them playing a little below .500 last year. We had ted (frank)ing nolan back then lol
- Punch70

With a nearly 40 goals pace Sam Reinhart.

He gone and no one is replacing him.

This team is going to be Eichel tank bad.
Frizzlefry
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Don't get so high and mighty about your superiority over Lockport, NY
Joined: 10.10.2015

Jul 28 @ 9:19 PM ET
I must have misunderstood?

Pretty sure they said they hadn't been here since 1970.

Maybe they meant art park?

- Boss34


Maybe. Me and my cousin still laugh about it because we drank so much before the show, weโ€™re like who gets that drunk for Hall And Oats?
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 28 @ 9:20 PM ET
With a nearly 40 goals pace Sam Reinhart.

He gone and no one is replacing him.

This team is going to be Eichel tank bad.

- ImThatGuy


Besties
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jul 28 @ 9:21 PM ET
Uncle ionlightning

Tampa just keeps making good moves. Tyler johnson , cap space. Smart within the rules.

Who's making the moves and was he part of the organization when stevie y was there?

Tdl moves , ltir ๐Ÿ‘

- Boss34


Julian BrisBois is the GM and has done an outstanding job. He was Asst GM when Stevie Y was running the show...learned from a good one, but he is his own man.
Kept Cooper after the sweep by CBJ. Traded for Coleman and Goodrow...which was huge. Result was the back to back Cups as you know.
Now he had to find a reasonable RhD...done with Bogo who played absolutely great in the 1st SC run...and they'll bring up Foote for 3rd pair RhD.
He needs a 3rd line, as that entire line left...time for more youngins to transition in which they have groomed for last 2 seasons.
We'll see where it goes..I don't envision them finishing 1st ...probably 3rd in the Divison depending on injuries...but am hopeful for a three-peat
Go Bolts!!!

Sabres going to be tough to watch next season, positioning themselves to be a bottom feeder. Hopefully The Don can keep the youngins protected and motivated through it
GO Sabres!!
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Jul 28 @ 9:22 PM ET
Really? I agree to disagree. This team without ja Jack, Sam and any NHL goalie is
Going to be the same thing as those years.

- hehateme



1. go back and look at that roster and then come back here. That roster was devoid of any talent and had an ECHL-level coach

2. I don't understand how people look at this in a transactional way. It isn't just a matter of swapping in player x for player y. Haven't we learned that? Teams are built. The right mix is often better than having a superstar.
Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look ๐Ÿ‘€ at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

Jul 28 @ 9:22 PM ET
he just doesnt understand. He never will, there is no point in pointing it out to him.
- Mentalorgasm5

Plot twist: Granato is low-key against the tank and will have the kids playing their asses off, they will be a bubble team and The Pegulas will be furious but can't:

a.) fire him for poor performance

b.) fire him for good performance

And will sell the team by next summer.
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jul 28 @ 9:25 PM ET
Fish and Adams are at it, fish is not happy, blaming this on the Sabres.
- SABRES 89
Who the (frank) cares? Tell his agent you shouldnt have told your client to sign an 8 year contract with us.

Perhaps Eichel needs a better agent than this fish.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 9:25 PM ET
Maybe. Me and my cousin still laugh about it because we drank so much before the show, weโ€™re like who gets that drunk for Hall And Oats?
- Frizzlefry


๐Ÿ˜€

I had a few drinks as well.

I thought they were really excellent.

Do you remember any of the show?
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 28 @ 9:26 PM ET
1. go back and look at that roster and then come back here. That roster was devoid of any talent and had an ECHL-level coach

2. I don't understand how people look at this in a transactional way. It isn't just a matter of swapping in player x for player y. Haven't we learned that? Teams are built. The right mix is often better than having a superstar.

- Slump Buster


I did. The names are different but results will be the same.

Like I said. If Granto can get them to play anywhere near .500 he should win the Jack Adamโ€™s trophy.
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