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Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 11 @ 10:17 PM ET
Based on playing an average of 30 games a year over the past 24 months?

Bad, bad plan imo. Ryan Miller, the last Sabres goalie who was properly groomed, spent years honing his craft between the NCAA and the AHL.

- Hank Balling


22 years old. Drafted in 2017.

Just because ryan miller needed more grooming.....

We're not talking 18 or 19..

And were trying to pick early..


kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 11 @ 10:22 PM ET
22 years old. Drafted in 2017.

Just because ryan miller needed more grooming.....

We're not talking 18 or 19..

And were trying to pick early..

- Boss34


If they're trying to pick early, isn't the best goaltending duo to accomplish that duty old man Anderson and Dell?
The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

Sep 11 @ 10:24 PM ET
22 years old. Drafted in 2017.

Just because ryan miller needed more grooming.....

We're not talking 18 or 19..

And were trying to pick early..

- Boss34


My ideal situation was to have UPL play 30 games and another starter play 50. Didnt count on the other dude being Anderson though which makes things interesting. UPL is ready. He didnt look overwhelmed whatsoever last season in his few starts. Give him 60 games this season. Let's see what hes got.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 11 @ 10:25 PM ET
My ideal situation was to have UPL play 30 games and another starter play 50. Didnt count on the other dude being Anderson though which makes things interesting. UPL is ready. He didnt look overwhelmed whatsoever last season in his few starts. Give him 60 games this season. Let's see what hes got.
- The_Inkwell


Sure, sounds great, in Rochester.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 11 @ 10:26 PM ET
Excellent 👍

2.1m is more difficult to deal with.

Any Hope's for upl?

- Boss34


Keep in mind, that still means 7m of what capfriendly shows as deadline cap space.

There's always a chance UPL shows up and surprises everyone, but he hasn't done anything to suggest he's ready. If he really is, showing that for a month in Roch does no harm.

This is really a no-brainer, in my book.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 11 @ 10:49 PM ET
the 2 7th innings from the jays tonight


Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 11 @ 10:51 PM ET
the 2 7th innings from the jays tonight



- homiedclown


Went from talking about an Orioles potential no hitter to wondering if the Jays saved any hits left for tomorrow
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 11 @ 10:51 PM ET
Keep in mind, that still means 7m of what capfriendly shows as deadline cap space.

There's always a chance UPL shows up and surprises everyone, but he hasn't done anything to suggest he's ready. If he really is, showing that for a month in Roch does no harm.

This is really a no-brainer, in my book.

- Lunaion


The Sabres would need to take back some cash this season at least.

Upl gives me hope.

40 year old Anderson and 2 way dell do not.

The fan in me Hope's they get eichel back after a hot start with solid goaltending out of upl
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 11 @ 10:55 PM ET
Went from talking about an Orioles potential no hitter to wondering if the Jays saved any hits left for tomorrow
- Pegullaville

the first game was an A, down 10-7 and win it


this last inning, oh my god
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 11 @ 10:57 PM ET
the first game was an A, down 10-7 and win it


this last inning, oh my god

- homiedclown


I honestly don’t know much about baseball. I only flick on Jays games every so often.

I’ve watched every game though the last two weeks because of the playoff chase and it’s been a treat to watch.

That 11 run inning was exhilarating.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 11 @ 11:10 PM ET
The Sabres would need to take back some cash this season at least.

Upl gives me hope.

40 year old Anderson and 2 way dell do not.

The fan in me Hope's they get eichel back after a hot start with solid goaltending out of upl

- Boss34


If you like UPL, you shouldn't want to see him rushed.

This is not a good team.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Sep 11 @ 11:38 PM ET
Keep in mind, that still means 7m of what capfriendly shows as deadline cap space.

There's always a chance UPL shows up and surprises everyone, but he hasn't done anything to suggest he's ready. If he really is, showing that for a month in Roch does no harm.

This is really a no-brainer, in my book.

- Lunaion

The smart move is letting him start in Rochester and see if he’s ready.

Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 12 @ 2:42 AM ET
The smart move is letting him start in Rochester and see if he’s ready.
- sbroads24



Why? If UPL can’t beat out Dell …. We might have a serious problem with him.
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Sep 12 @ 5:39 AM ET
Go bills go

Let my misery of the jets commence, just hoping that Wilson has a good game and season and shows he can be a franchise QB

What is with Zeke Elliott? I just checked the stats of the BUCS vs cowboys game and he didn't seem to be very effective at least in the run game, granted against the BUCS D but expect more from him
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 12 @ 7:51 AM ET
Sabres prospect watch information:

Isak Rosen cleans up at the edge of the crease to get Leksand on the board versus Malmo. #Sabres https://t.co/fx9rBjeowL

https://twitter.com/Sabre.../1436726571130306561?s=19

What a start to the season for Sabres 6th round pick, Nikita Novikov. Just turned 18 years old a month and a half ago

Novikov also picked up an assist this game on 8:51 TOI w/ 3 SOG and 2 PIM

A face wash you really don't mind.

18 y.o., 4th KHL game and 1st career goal!
Congrats to defenseman Nikita Novikov! https://t.co/pFoNmMwwSb

https://twitter.com/khl_e.../1436972924301422592?s=19

Alexander Kisakov also played for Dynamo today, making his KHL debut with with 4:59 TOI (7 shifts)

https://twitter.com/Sabre.../1437005868374102020?s=19

New on @EPRinkside:

Two seasons ago, there was only one major hole in J-J Peterka's game: Playmaking. That's no longer the case.

Here's how he flipped playmaking from a weakness to a strength.

📰: https://t.co/K6870jszxt https://t.co/COPFgIK1F2

https://twitter.com/Mitch.../1436394220093202432?s=19

After you're done reading the article, check out the 5-minute video breakdown on J-J Peterka's playmaking growth.

Then, subscribe to EP's YT channel. There's a lot more content coming between video breakdowns and @DavidSt_Louis' Let's Watch series.

📺: https://t.co/7Y0TiPuMm2 https://t.co/7PjfHlZsBe

https://twitter.com/Mitch.../1436432547949334528?s=19
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 12 @ 8:38 AM ET
Must say boy's it's a little dark out right know. But the Blackstone kicked out some delicious Breakfast sandwiches. Smoking a fatty of some Diesel to kick of the first tailgate of the year GO BILL'S
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Sep 12 @ 8:51 AM ET
Must say boy's it's a little dark out right know. But the Blackstone kicked out some delicious Breakfast sandwiches. Smoking a fatty of some Diesel to kick of the first tailgate of the year GO BILL'S
- Buff36



Heading out now. Rain gear in hand.

Go Bills!
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 12 @ 8:53 AM ET
Heading out now. Rain gear in hand.

Go Bills!

- Powerslave

Where you be Power, you going to the Hammer lot
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 12 @ 9:31 AM ET
(frank) YEAH

Hog Wash Lot ya bishes
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 12 @ 9:48 AM ET
(frank) YEAH

Hog Wash Lot ya bishes

- TheSabresTaco

You there Taco, we are getting ready to walk up to the Stadium.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 12 @ 9:49 AM ET
Heading out now. Rain gear in hand.

Go Bills!

- Powerslave


I thought it was supposed to be nice all week and now rain. It’s a bummer
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 12 @ 9:54 AM ET
I thought it was supposed to be nice all week and now rain. It’s a bummer
- Sabretooth9

It's a great weather day for football. That preseason game it got F@cking hot in there.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Sep 12 @ 9:57 AM ET
It's a great weather day for football. That preseason game it got F@cking hot in there.
- Buff36


Football in the rain is the worst
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 12 @ 10:05 AM ET
Football in the rain is the worst
- Sabretooth9

Just a little dark out right now, man these Blue's are tasty, Gonna do a couple more gello shots and have 1 more fatty to smoke on the walk to the Hammer lot. Fantastic
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 12 @ 10:08 AM ET
You there Taco, we are getting ready to walk up to the Stadium.
- Buff36


Damn right
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