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Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:05 PM ET
Not confused, just watching this Season in front of me. We had an excellent start and could have built off of it during this week when 10 points are up for grabs in 7 days. Instead we keep putting Aaron Dell out there as much as possible.

Like I said earlier, we should just find the best female goalie on the planet and sign her to a reasonable contract. At least it would bring some butts to the seats and eyes to the television camera.

- lacaprup


Again, not trying to give you a hard time, but when they let both goalies go, their #1 center , there #1 defensemen and their #1 Rw (, who's really a 3rd liner) and McCabe ect. Go.

Were you watching what was in front of you?
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Nov 24 @ 10:05 PM ET
Not confused, just watching this Season in front of me. We had an excellent start and could have built off of it during this week when 10 points are up for grabs in 7 days. Instead we keep putting Aaron Dell out there as much as possible.

Like I said earlier, we should just find the best female goalie on the planet and sign her to a reasonable contract. At least it would bring some butts to the seats and eyes to the television camera.

- lacaprup




https://twitter.com/mikay...w4Ek6Pulo11U93CS7OUg&s=19
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Nov 24 @ 10:08 PM ET
I'm not gonna pretend I or any of us know what current goalies to be had. I'm only saying that Adams needs to be exploring options. If there is a deal to be had then he should be seriously considering it. Who knows where we'd be in standings. It'd be safe to thing we'd have a couple more wins on the season. That's all completely hypothetical one way or another.
- zdp1189


Well maybe Adams IS “exploring options”
Has he said he’s not?
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:08 PM ET
6 more to go?

I'll still bet you a drum stick on no double-digit losing streak this season, Boss. Happy turkey day, btw

- Hank Balling


Seattle is ripe for the picken' Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving Baller, we appreciate all the time and effort you spend making our days/evenings better.

Any chance you track #28 on friday , if he's not suspended... thanks in advance 🙋‍♂️
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 24 @ 10:09 PM ET


https://twitter.com/mikay...w4Ek6Pulo11U93CS7OUg&s=19

- kingcong39

Like the new chest pads!!
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Nov 24 @ 10:10 PM ET
Seattle is ripe for the picken' Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving Baller, we appreciate all the time and effort you spend making our days/evenings better.

Any chance you track #28 on friday , if he's not suspended... thanks in advance 🙋‍♂️

- Boss34


He doesn't deserve a suspension, that's for sure. Girgensons is not a head hunter and that hit wasn't malicious. McAvoy turned at the last second
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:11 PM ET
I'm not gonna pretend I or any of us know what current goalies to be had. I'm only saying that Adams needs to be exploring options. If there is a deal to be had then he should be seriously considering it. Who knows where we'd be in standings. It'd be safe to thing we'd have a couple more wins on the season. That's all completely hypothetical one way or another.
- zdp1189


Problem with signing or trading for a good goalie is:

Still losing, but picking 8th again.

Nylander
Mitts
Cozensons
Quinn ( hopefully)

Just really not game or team changers.

Eichel didnt work, but the premise is still there.

We need a star ....
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Nov 24 @ 10:13 PM ET
Problem with signing or trading for a good goalie is:

Still losing, but picking 8th again.

Nylander
Mitts
Cozensons
Quinn ( hopefully)

Just really not game or team changers.

Eichel didnt work, but the premise is still there.

We need a star ....

- Boss34


Teams find stars all over the place.

I’ve been told this draft is super deep it’s why you can’t trade away the other first round picks.

It’s either one or the other.


Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:14 PM ET
He doesn't deserve a suspension, that's for sure. Girgensons is not a head hunter and that hit wasn't malicious. McAvoy turned at the last second
- Hank Balling


We're talkin' about the NHL ....

Probably get a game or 2.

Girgs was hammering guys all over the ice.

I agree though, he's not a dirty player...
Looked really bad....
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 10:15 PM ET
We're talkin' about the NHL ....

Probably get a game or 2.

Girgs was hammering guys all over the ice.

I agree though, he's not a dirty player...
Looked really bad....

- Boss34

he earned his extension on that play
zdp1189
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2014

Nov 24 @ 10:17 PM ET
Well maybe Adams IS “exploring options”
Has he said he’s not?

- jdfitz77

Good then, as he should be.
zdp1189
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2014

Nov 24 @ 10:18 PM ET
Problem with signing or trading for a good goalie is:

Still losing, but picking 8th again.

Nylander
Mitts
Cozensons
Quinn ( hopefully)

Just really not game or team changers.

Eichel didnt work, but the premise is still there.

We need a star ....

- Boss34

Part of the issue with the Sabres over the last 10 years has been development. As someone mentioned above, teams are making stars, Sabres are trying to tank for theirs.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:18 PM ET
Teams find stars all over the place.

I’ve been told this draft is super deep it’s why you can’t trade away the other first round picks.

It’s either one or the other.

- ImThatGuy


You complain about everything.

Made up trades in your head, that Adam's isnt pulling off.

Teams find guys, teams also miss on guys...

The top picks still drive the NHL
Crosby, ovi, mcdavid, leon, Matthew's, barkov, kane

Spot a guy late you like, and imagine drafting him, maybe Adam's will overhear your thoughts?
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:19 PM ET
he earned his extension on that play
- homiedclown


🤝

Girgensons is a very likeable buffalo guy.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Nov 24 @ 10:21 PM ET
Teams find stars all over the place.

I’ve been told this draft is super deep it’s why you can’t trade away the other first round picks.

It’s either one or the other.

- ImThatGuy

Just get a competent goalie so we don’t lose 16 of 20 games for (frank)s sake.

I’m honestly over the losing.

I looked forward to watching tonight and the game is over with 6 minutes left in the first period.

It’s embarrassing
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:22 PM ET
Part of the issue with the Sabres over the last 10 years has been development. As someone mentioned above, teams are making stars, Sabres are trying to tank for theirs.
- zdp1189


Good post

Problem with drafting ealry : not proper development.

Dahlin for example should have been playing pro hockey at a lower level.

Glad power is back at school.

The only guy the Sabres really developed is goaloffson.
Now people want to trade him....
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 10:22 PM ET
Just get a competent goalie so we don’t lose 16 of 20 games for (frank)s sake.

I’m honestly over the losing.

I looked forward to watching tonight and the game is over with 6 minutes left in the first period.

It’s embarrassing

- sbroads24

http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 10:26 PM ET


The only guy the Sabres really developed is goaloffson.
Now people want to trade him....

- Boss34


stuck with skinner

adams drafted quinn and peterka

12 months from now rosen and poltapov will be thought of highly

adams traded for tuch

throw in krebs, casey, cozens, tage and the 2022 first pick


numbers game, nothing more, nothing less


olofsson would get us the best return in a package trade to get a legit RD
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:26 PM ET
Just get a competent goalie so we don’t lose 16 of 20 games for (frank)s sake.

I’m honestly over the losing.

I looked forward to watching tonight and the game is over with 6 minutes left in the first period.

It’s embarrassing

- sbroads24



The losing is getting really old. For sure.

Which competent goalie was going to be happy signing in buffalo?

We have an identity issue around the league.

The star sitting out fighting with the owners...

Maybe vasleski waives to join the squad...


Losing still breads superstar players.
zdp1189
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2014

Nov 24 @ 10:31 PM ET
The losing is getting really old. For sure.

Which competent goalie was going to be happy signing in buffalo?

We have an identity issue around the league.

The star sitting out fighting with the owners...

Maybe vasleski waives to join the squad...


Losing still breads superstar players.

- Boss34

None, trade for one and let him grow with the culture next three years. And keep goaloffson
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:32 PM ET
stuck with skinner

adams drafted quinn and peterka

12 months from now rosen and poltapov will be thought of highly

adams traded for tuch

throw in krebs, casey, cozens, tage and the 2022 first pick


numbers game, nothing more, nothing less


olofsson would get us the best return in a package trade to get a legit RD

- homiedclown


Sabres are starting to develop, but they really haven't developed anyone.

Asplund and tage look good..

There's a spot for olo. We came in last place 4 out of 8 years now.

Numbers game..
Gotta beat the best to be the best
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 10:35 PM ET
Sabres are starting to develop, but they really haven't developed anyone.

Asplund and tage look good..

There's a spot for olo. We came in last place 4 out of 8 years now.

Numbers game..
Gotta beat the best to be the best

- Boss34

cant wait 3 years to develop an RD

free agent or trade fills that void

unless you flip dahlin to RD
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Nov 24 @ 10:35 PM ET
None, trade for one and let him grow with the culture next three years. And keep goaloffson
- zdp1189


Could you give me a couple of realistic nhl goalies that would make us a playoff team?

Because unfortunately, picking 10, 12, 14 doesnt cut it.

I still believe in tanking , it's still how teams win stanley cups.

Stammer 1OA is 2 time defending champion
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Nov 24 @ 10:40 PM ET
Could you give me a couple of realistic nhl goalies that would make us a playoff team?

Because unfortunately, picking 10, 12, 14 doesnt cut it.

I still believe in tanking , it's still how teams win stanley cups.

Stammer 1OA is 2 time defending champion

- Boss34


Thanks to a pair of players drafted in the 2nd and 3rd round.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Nov 24 @ 10:42 PM ET
Thanks to a pair of players drafted in the 2nd and 3rd round.
- kingcong39

and some goalie drafted in the first rd

and they drafted a norris caliber d man in the first rd
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