Not "giving you" anything. UPL hasn't proven to be the best except 1 year in Juniors. His proper development is far and away more important than the 26th team winning a game in November.
Good grief.

Trust the Process.
- IonSabres

Well a couple games over Dell wouldn't kill him!!

The Bill's are NOT who we thought they were!

Playoffs?! PLAYOFFS!!!?

When asked about his team's Execution, he replied I am all for it

Very fitting for this team at this point. They need to get their collective heads out of their asses.

Beaner has some holes to fill
- IonSabres

C, LG, Big fat man to put in the middle of that Dline

C, LG, Big fat man to put in the middle of that Dline
- Buff36

In no specific order. lots of problems still some are depth guys other's are starters.

LG, RG, C, RB, CB, DT, DE, P, TE, WR (speed guy).

In no specific order. lots of problems still some are depth guys other's are starters.

LG, RG, C, RB, CB, DT, DE, P, TE, WR (speed guy).
- gordong

Think the Right side is alright when Brown is at RT and Williams moves inside. Hopefully with Feliciano able to come of IR and Hopefully Brown back are line can be sufficient.

I think you let Skinner, VO, and Bryson off way too easy. TT was the one working to kill the clock, those guys were pylons. He didn't leave 2 guys wide open in front of the net for no reason.
- Lunaion

You're probably right. Tbh I watched the play one time (live) and turned the TV off. Bottom line they didn't deserve a point in that game with how they played the 3rd

You're probably right. Tbh I watched the play one time (live) and turned the TV off. Bottom line they didn't deserve a point in that game with how they played the 3rd
- Hank Balling

Gotta figure out those 3rd periods, it's like they forget the system when the 3rd starts

The Aaron Dell experiment needs to conclude.

UPL needs to earn a roster spot.

At this point….I’d rather see Houser than Dell or perhaps there’s someone else playing somewhere else they could get. It’s a shame watching points with valiant efforts go wasted.

Part of this team improving/developing comes with confidence in net too.
- JYD

To be fair to Dell, the Sabres were so badly outplayed in the 3rd that they were extremely lucky it was still tied with seconds to go in regulation.

I would not pin that loss on Dell. The team was hideous in the 3rd, yet again.

The Aaron Dell experiment needs to conclude.

UPL needs to earn a roster spot.

At this point….I’d rather see Houser than Dell or perhaps there’s someone else playing somewhere else they could get. It’s a shame watching points with valiant efforts go wasted.

Part of this team improving/developing comes with confidence in net too.
- JYD

Both games dell has played we lose in the last seconds of the game. He needs to go.

The wingers should not have been below the circles. I hate when wingers collapse like that never ends well but holy frank can we get a timely save or even .900 sv % 1 franking time from this joke of a goalie.

Never going to win high scoring games with a career AHL back-up

This is the wrong approach. JJ, Quinn, Krebs are getting massive playing time, top PP unit time, big game moment time experience and excelling.
Why throw them in Buffalo now to play 9-11 minutes a game in a limited role? That’s what would happen. They would get playing time with the shat players, very limited minutes, meaningless experience now. Or, they can play to possibly win a Calder cup in Rochester

To be fair to Dell, the Sabres were so badly outplayed in the 3rd that they were extremely lucky it was still tied with seconds to go in regulation.

I would not pin that loss on Dell. The team was hideous in the 3rd, yet again.
- kingcong39

I pin the loss on bad goaltending and Rookie coaching.

If Dustin or Anderson are in net we win that game.

UPL included. He does not need to get hung out to dry on this Sabres team this year

This is the wrong approach. JJ, Quinn, Krebs are getting massive playing time, top PP unit time, big game moment time experience and excelling.
Why throw them in Buffalo now to play 9-11 minutes a game in a limited role? That’s what would happen. They would get playing time with the shat players, very limited minutes, meaningless experience now. Or, they can play to possibly win a Calder cup in Rochester
- lulags

Agreed build like Tampa did.

Let the kids go for the Calder and bring the whole AHL team up the next year.

Both games dell has played we lose in the last seconds of the game. He needs to go.

The wingers should not have been below the circles. I hate when wingers collapse like that never ends well but holy frank can we get a timely save or even .900 sv % 1 franking time from this joke of a goalie.

Never going to win high scoring games with a career AHL back-up
- DirtyDan

I'm sure everyone in that organization, from the GM down to the ushers, knows Dell isn't an NHL goalie. Unfortunately, until Anderson comes back, that's who they have. Not much you can do except limit his starts.

I'm sure everyone in that organization, from the GM down to the ushers, knows Dell isn't an NHL goalie. Unfortunately, until Anderson comes back, that's who they have. Not much you can do except limit his starts.
- Powerslave

Yeah, we are stuck with Dell for now. As frustrating as it is, it’s the reality

I'm sure everyone in that organization, from the GM down to the ushers, knows Dell isn't an NHL goalie. Unfortunately, until Anderson comes back, that's who they have. Not much you can do except limit his starts.
- Powerslave

Shoulda payed Ullmark. We have the frankin money to spare.

That's 3 or 4 more W's with a good goalie.

Management and coaching need to get on the same page.

Either were trying to compete or were trying to tank. Can't do both successfully.

You're probably right. Tbh I watched the play one time (live) and turned the TV off. Bottom line they didn't deserve a point in that game with how they played the 3rd
- Hank Balling

how about we give some credit to kreider whose veteran saavy allowed him to win a battle for the puck in a 2-on-3 situation while also giving some credit to the three rangers who formed a perfect 3-on-2 triangle to allow for the play to unfold as it did?

Shoulda payed Ullmark. We have the frankin money to spare.

That's 3 or 4 more W's with a good goalie.

Management and coaching need to get on the same page.

Either were trying to compete or were trying to tank. Can't do both successfully.
- DirtyDan

ullmark's metrics are down right now on a boston team that is far and away better than the sabres

https://www.hockey-refere.../players/u/ullmali01.html

how about we give some credit to kreider whose veteran saavy allowed him to win a battle for the puck in a 2-on-3 situation while also giving some credit to the three rangers who formed a perfect 3-on-2 triangle to allow for the play to unfold as it did?
- Michael Pachla

Bryson gave up on helping for some reason. Olof actually picked up his man then proceeded to lay down instead of just taking away his man and Skinner got beat.

Both Bryson and Skinner should not have been out there.

It was a good play by the Strangers. Horrible breakdown by us.

Love how Dell didnt even try to get across either. Just stuck his stick out a bit.


I franking hate that twat.

ullmark's metrics are down right now on a boston team that is far and away better than the sabres

https://www.hockey-refere.../players/u/ullmali01.html
- Michael Pachla

New team new system.

He belonged here

To be fair to Dell, the Sabres were so badly outplayed in the 3rd that they were extremely lucky it was still tied with seconds to go in regulation.

I would not pin that loss on Dell. The team was hideous in the 3rd, yet again.
- kingcong39

I agree. This assertion has more to do with his complete body of work from SJ to Buffalo. This team's overall hump seems to be not believing in themselves when playing premier teams. Boston, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and last night immediately come to mind. It's a mixture of two solid periods followed by a "lucky to be here" 3rd period and/or way over respecting the other team.

They really need to get Anderson back in the shuffle. He and Tokarski at least give them a chance with any team in the league. Dell. As soon as I see his name attached to the starting lineup I immediately chalk it up as a loss unless they are playing Arizona or maybe Ottawa.

Looking forward to being there for the Boston game Wednesday. I think it's gonna be their turning point game. It's a shame this town is flocking to see the underperforming Bills while ignoring a Sabre team they've desperately been complaining about seeing play good hockey with optimal effort. Wake up. This is the beginnings of a very solid team developing right in front of our eyes.

Shoulda payed Ullmark. We have the frankin money to spare.

That's 3 or 4 more W's with a good goalie.

Management and coaching need to get on the same page.

Either were trying to compete or were trying to tank. Can't do both successfully.
- DirtyDan

No way in hell would I have given that guy the money Boston gave him (or probably more, to stay here).

No way in hell would I have given that guy the money Boston gave him (or probably more, to stay here).
- Powerslave

They could have also traded for a goalie , but hindsight is 20/20.

No way in hell would I have given that guy the money Boston gave him (or probably more, to stay here).
- Powerslave

4yrs @ 5. I'd of done it.

We have the money for the next few years.

Gm'ing is easy

4yrs @ 5. I'd of done it.

We have the money for the next few years.

Gm'ing is easy

- DirtyDan

The rumor is Linus wanted more and for longer from Buffalo.

I agree. This assertion has more to do with his complete body of work from SJ to Buffalo. This team's overall hump seems to be not believing in themselves when playing premier teams. Boston, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and last night immediately come to mind. It's a mixture of two solid periods followed by a "lucky to be here" 3rd period and/or way over respecting the other team.

They really need to get Anderson back in the shuffle. He and Tokarski at least give them a chance with any team in the league. Dell. As soon as I see his name attached to the starting lineup I immediately chalk it up as a loss unless they are playing Arizona or maybe Ottawa.

Looking forward to being there for the Boston game Wednesday. I think it's gonna be their turning point game. It's a shame this town is flocking to see the underperforming Bills while ignoring a Sabre team they've desperately been complaining about seeing play good hockey with optimal effort. Wake up. This is the beginnings of a very solid team developing right in front of our eyes.
- JYD

It is difficult (impossible really) to make any determination aside from what the goal this year was for the Sabres when you saw who they signed for goaltenders.