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Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Nov 24 @ 9:27 PM ET
Montreal went from Cup Final to Wright sweepstakes. The Isles, albeit not as black and white due to Covid and injuries, aren’t faring that much better.

This seasons success, or lack there of, has no correlation to the fortunes of the 2022/2023 season.

The Sabres have quite possibly the deepest pipeline of talent they have had since the early 2000’s, however they lack a franchise Center since trading Eichel.

I don’t care about losing 30 more games this year by tanking if it means getting a high end Center prospect that will pay dividends when the core of this team is thriving a couple of seasons from now

- Pegullaville


That's every team, ever.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Nov 24 @ 9:30 PM ET
That's every team, ever.
- Wetbandit1


Exactly, so why should I care if the Sabres lose the next 30 games or make a magical run to 8th to appease hockeybuzz posters looking for a moral victory ?

Either way the cookie crumbles 70% of the 2023 roster isn’t playing for the Sabres right now
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Nov 24 @ 9:32 PM ET
We have used so many assets in trades to fill roster spots because we didn't have any prospects worthy.
- Buff36


Golden opportunity to make their picks this year and break that cycle.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Nov 24 @ 9:32 PM ET
Can't ask for a win. I asked for one dirty hit and got it. I asked to see a Bruin leave bloody and got it. It's a thanksgiving miracle, and 28 should be on the roster for years to come.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Nov 24 @ 9:32 PM ET
26 was overhyped from jump street. 72 looks better all the time.
- lacaprup


Every hockey scout in the world’s opinion….
Or yours….

Hmmmmm….
Not a tough choice with which way to go here
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Nov 24 @ 9:33 PM ET
Crap, new blog
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Nov 24 @ 9:33 PM ET
Every hockey scout in the world’s opinion….
Or yours….

Hmmmmm….
Not a tough choice with which way to go here

- jdfitz77


Are you talking about 4 years ago or today
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Nov 24 @ 9:36 PM ET
Wow, Bruins are 15 - 2 in their last 17 in Buffalo. Thank you, Z. Bloody another one next time.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Nov 24 @ 9:36 PM ET
Exactly, so why should I care if the Sabres lose the next 30 games or make a magical run to 8th to appease hockeybuzz posters looking for a moral victory ?

Either way the cookie crumbles 70% of the 2023 roster isn’t playing for the Sabres right now

- Pegullaville

You think it’s just us?

If Adams finishes bottom 3, you don’t think his job is on the line? You don’t think he starts to panic and rush it then?

There’s absolutely nothing they can do to be worse than Arizona, so why now go get a (frank)ing goalie and let these kids get a few victories under their belts?

They aren’t finishing 8th either way
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 9:38 PM ET
Crap, new blog
- Hatboro_Swords

outshot almost 2-1

47-25


damn goalies
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Nov 24 @ 9:38 PM ET
You think it’s just us?

If Adams finishes bottom 3, you don’t think his job is on the line? You don’t think he starts to panic and rush it then?

There’s absolutely nothing they can do to be worse than Arizona, so why now go get a (frank)ing goalie and let these kids get a few victories under their belts?

They aren’t finishing 8th either way

- sbroads24


Doubtful. He's here doing ownership's bidding
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Nov 24 @ 9:38 PM ET
But if we had Shane Wright it might be 4-2 Bruins
- sbroads24


But what about Wright….
+Power
+Quinn
+some quality goaltending



I think we’re moving in the Wright direction
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Nov 24 @ 9:40 PM ET
just saw bodger had 54 points in 92-93


so it was probably him

- homiedclown


Was that the year LaFontaine & Mogilny went nuts?
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Nov 24 @ 9:40 PM ET
But what about Wright….
+Power
+Quinn
+some quality goaltending



I think we’re moving in the Wright direction

- jdfitz77



Yawn... another dream no one knows a thing about. Every one time one of these saviors pans out 5 don't. Give me a legit #1 goalie over Jack Eichle or some teenager any day of the week.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 24 @ 9:41 PM ET
Golden opportunity to make their picks this year and break that cycle.
- Lunaion

Botts might not have had a precise plan, but he drafted well. We are starting to see some of that and Adams and Co. have added to that.
zdp1189
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2014

Nov 24 @ 9:42 PM ET
outshot almost 2-1

47-25


damn goalies

- homiedclown

Just cause there's more than one problem with the team doesn't mean you can't try and address one of the issues.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 9:42 PM ET
Was that the year LaFontaine & Mogilny went nuts?
- jdfitz77

yup


https://www.hockeydb.com/...ons/teams/0000331993.html
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Nov 24 @ 9:42 PM ET
You think it’s just us?

If Adams finishes bottom 3, you don’t think his job is on the line? You don’t think he starts to panic and rush it then?

There’s absolutely nothing they can do to be worse than Arizona, so why now go get a (frank)ing goalie and let these kids get a few victories under their belts?

They aren’t finishing 8th either way

- sbroads24


Adams shouldn’t feel the heat this year regardless of what happens, unless Pegula wants to continue on this feedback loop from hell.

Look at what Yzerman is doing in Detroit when given a leash and no pressure to speed things up.

Lucas Raymond has 20 points in 21 games, Seider looks like future Norris Candidate. It pays to pick early and get blue chippers.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 9:43 PM ET
Just cause there's more than one problem with the team doesn't mean you can't try and address one of the issues.
- zdp1189

cutting down shots allowed?
f0neguy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Overtaxed, NY
Joined: 06.30.2016

Nov 24 @ 9:44 PM ET
On a positive note…. Amerks hand Utica their first loss 4-2.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 9:46 PM ET
On a positive note…. Amerks hand Utica their first loss 4-2.
- f0neguy

6k stops 27 of 29
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Nov 24 @ 9:46 PM ET
Are you talking about 4 years ago or today
- lacaprup


How did Tage look as a 21 year old?
He’s had some more development obviously

Dahlin might not be hitting expectations at the moment,
but we’ve seen glimpses
And he’s been getting better
zdp1189
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2014

Nov 24 @ 9:46 PM ET
cutting down shots allowed?
- homiedclown

Sure, defense is obviously another area that needs to be looked at, just like goaltending. Idk why we can't work on improving our goaltending now just because the defense gives up shots.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 9:46 PM ET
I know this post isn't directed at me, but my whole gripe is they gave up on the season in November when they didn't have to. Not fair to us the fan.
- lacaprup


Serious question:
Did you just start watching the Sabresthis season?

Last week you had us in the playoffs...

They are built to Draft early next season.
Bad goaltending allows the young players to develop offensively, but also allows us to lose.

No offense, but you seem really confused.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 24 @ 9:47 PM ET
I don't like Dell but fix your defense, go get a 1RD and let the players fall where they should be.
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