I am sure this has been discussed, but for my money Dahlin is quickly entering Bust Zone.
- hehateme

Ugly give away last night, but he’s also second all time for points by a teenage d-man so I think he gets the benefit of the doubt.

I don’t think Joker is the right partner for him, but let’s see how things play out when the games matter.

Hes not
- gerbe75pts

Um he def went backwards last year and what I have seen so far this year is the same, bad giveaway after bad giveaway.

I mean he was a -36 in 56 games played and looked horrible. now I know the goalies have something to do with that but if he would of played a full year my man would of been a -52. No matter how you slice it that is worse then Risto...

With what the data is showing (Only preseason though so grain of salt) is even if they do defend properly, the puck ends up in the back of the net more that it should.

its going to be nearly impossible to tell what was good with what IMO is going to be one of the worst goaltending tandems we will ever see.

Id have to Assume Anderson is going to get injured at some point, and we are left with Dell/Tokarski.
- ImThatGuy

i get it

Move him to the wing and he’ll be fine.

Playing Center with the wingers he’s going to have and the matchups he’s going to have to face is setting him up for failure 100% though
- Pegullaville

Playing wing with the centers he'd have would probably be equally bad

Well that's cool, but christ Stripes how do you have time for 4 leagues.
- Buff36

I draft all within a week of each other the week before the season starts. I check on Wednesday and Saturday to make sure I don't have injuries I have to deal with and then I go from there.

Um he def went backwards last year and what I have seen so far this year is the same, bad giveaway after bad giveaway.

I mean he was a -36 in 56 games played and looked horrible. now I know the goalies have something to do with that but if he would of played a full year my man would of been a -52. No matter how you slice it that is worse then Risto...
- hehateme

Congrats buffalo. You've turned a prospect compared to COnnor McDavid and quoted as the best Dman to ever come out into a virtual bust.

Only buffalo can do that.

Um he def went backwards last year and what I have seen so far this year is the same, bad giveaway after bad giveaway.

I mean he was a -36 in 56 games played and looked horrible. now I know the goalies have something to do with that but if he would of played a full year my man would of been a -52. No matter how you slice it that is worse then Risto...
- hehateme

After Granato took over Dahlin was the only player who perform at a + 50% Xgf and was on a + 50 point pace per 82

That’s better than any stretch Ristolainen has had

Congrats buffalo. You've turned a prospect compared to COnnor McDavid and quoted as the best Dman to ever come out into a virtual bust.

Only buffalo can do that.
- ImThatGuy

He’s literally setting records for teenage D men and there’s people calling him a bust

It’s honestly hilarious

After Granato took over Dahlin was the only player who perform at a + 50% Xgf and was on a + 50 point pace per 82

That’s better than any stretch Ristolainen has had
- sbroads24

I want him to be better for sure, but so far this preseason against shatty AHL players, same thing we saw last year.

He’s literally setting records for teenage D men and there’s people calling him a bust

It’s honestly hilarious
- sbroads24

Tyler Myers was rookie of the year then....... BUST....... Dahlin can be the same

He’s literally setting records for teenage D men and there’s people calling him a bust

It’s honestly hilarious
- sbroads24

I'm done fighting it, whatever happens, happens, if its bad its entirely on Buffalo and they deserve all the poop they get.

I'm done fighting it, whatever happens, happens, if its bad its entirely on Buffalo and they deserve all the poop they get.
- ImThatGuy

I agree with you... At this point it is what it is.

Playing wing with the centers he'd have would probably be equally bad
- Hank Balling

I get the logic.

Less responsibility on the wing then at Center though.

Kids got it rough this year though no doubt

Tyler Myers was rookie of the year then....... BUST....... Dahlin can be the same
- hehateme

Myers has played 748 games, over 300 points, and has signed two giant contracts

He was drafted 12th overall

I think you need to reevaluate your definition of what a bust is.

None of Risto, Dahlin or Myers are busts

Dennis Persson is

I would have traded Dahlin last year, probably could have got some decent pieces!!😇😇

Um he def went backwards last year and what I have seen so far this year is the same, bad giveaway after bad giveaway.

I mean he was a -36 in 56 games played and looked horrible. now I know the goalies have something to do with that but if he would of played a full year my man would of been a -52. No matter how you slice it that is worse then Risto...
- hehateme

Developing For Defenseman Takes a lot longer than forwards if hes 23 and the same Then I'll be a tad worried

https://golf.com/news/bry...s-koepka-match-las-vegas/

Golf has done a great job of promoting it's stars

Developing For Defenseman Takes a lot longer than forwards if hes 23 and the same Then I'll be a tad worried
- gerbe75pts

Nah its settled, hes already a bust, might as well trade him for a 5th rd pick just to get rid of him.

https://golf.com/news/bryson-dechambeau-brooks-koepka-match-las-vegas/

Golf has done a great job of promoting it's stars
- Stripes77

I was hoping to see the Dave Portnoy vs. Koepka left-handed match.

I cant see attendance being over 10,000 for any game this year.

Frankly id love to see the home opener have about 3,000 people.
- ImThatGuy

If they play a style that’s up tempo, and hard working, I think hockey fans will come watch. The fact that so many Sabres fans are still angry after this long futility shows how loyal fans are. Most people would’ve started avoiding the frustration and just stopped paying any attention to the Sabres by now. Crowds might be slim to start the year, until it’s seen how they will play. Pegulas letting apathy settle in amongst their fanbase is the worst thing they can let happen.

Bulldog talking about how it took a month for the Sabres to return a call about getting season tickets

https://golf.com/news/bryson-dechambeau-brooks-koepka-match-las-vegas/

Golf has done a great job of promoting it's stars
- Stripes77

wheres peyton manning and chuck as their partners

Bulldog talking about how it took a month for the Sabres to return a call about getting season tickets
- Hank Balling

that does not surprise me, they still have money of mine from the covid season I am trying to get back.

Nah its settled, hes already a bust, might as well trade him for a 5th rd pick just to get rid of him.
- ImThatGuy

The Sabres will trade Jack Eichel, Ryan O’Reilly, Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Dahlin all before saying good bye to Zemgus Girgensons.

But hey, there’s posters here (I won’t call them idiots) that like Girgensons and Eakin while trashing Eichel, Dahlin, Reinhart etc

Bulldog talking about how it took a month for the Sabres to return a call about getting season tickets
- Hank Balling

They are so inept. Everyday proves it more and more

I absolutely think they are quietly trying to sell.