Again, you're saying this only because we are all curious about them. We did see most of the kids for a game or two - a game or two more isn't going to move the needle. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the kids staying down there all year.
- Slump Buster

I'm saying I wanted to see them cause everyone is curious? No I want to see them cause I want to see them against NHL players not AHL players.

I'd like to see if they can actually play D since Roch doesn't. I'd like to see them up here to give them a sense of NHL play.

Don't tell me why I'm saying something.

Offensive maybe. Most complete player not even close. He doesn't defend like a Crosby or a Bergeron.
- DirtyDan

I guess the only way I can gauge that is +/-. Taking Sid first 6 seasons he was a +65
McD is a +91.

I think Sid is a fantastic player, but if you asked me to pick a player to start my team with I am saying McD 100/100

Again, you're saying this only because we are all curious about them. We did see most of the kids for a game or two - a game or two more isn't going to move the needle. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the kids staying down there all year.
- Slump Buster

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with bringing them up and showing them where they are and where they need to be come training camp.

The goal was for them to play in the playoffs together and do something. Yet they failed on that quest. Shoulda just played em up here.

I'm saying I wanted to see them cause everyone is curious? No I want to see them cause I want to see them against NHL players not AHL players.

I'd like to see if they can actually play D since Roch doesn't. I'd like to see them up here to give them a sense of NHL play.

Don't tell me why I'm saying something.


- DirtyDan

Well, yes - you're curious about them just as we are all curious about them. Again, they've all been up here for at least a couple of games. Adams didn't drop the ball with any of this.

also, there is no reason to be a jackass with the last statement and graphic. We're all here to exchange ideas - the bickering and stupid graphics aren't needed.

Well, yes - you're curious about them just as we are all curious about them. Again, they've all been up here for at least a couple of games. Adams didn't drop the ball with any of this.

also, there is no reason to be a jackass with the last statement and graphic. We're all here to exchange ideas - the bickering and stupid graphics aren't needed.
- Slump Buster

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Well, yes - you're curious about them just as we are all curious about them. Again, they've all been up here for at least a couple of games. Adams didn't drop the ball with any of this.

also, there is no reason to be a jackass with the last statement and graphic. We're all here to exchange ideas - the bickering and stupid graphics aren't needed.
- Slump Buster

You try n tell me why I'm saying something and i'm the jackass... HA

figure it out

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with bringing them up and showing them where they are and where they need to be come training camp.

The goal was for them to play in the playoffs together and do something. Yet they failed on that quest. Shoulda just played em up here.
- DirtyDan

The problem is, you could have played only one of them. They had already used 3 call-ups.

The problem is, you could have played only one of them. They had already used 3 call-ups.
- buffalofan19

Thats where KA franked up. He used em terribly

Thats where KA franked up. He used em terribly
- DirtyDan

meh, why call them up when we are suppose to lose, let them simmer in the A for a year.

I remember correctly Vanek playing a whole year in the AHL and he scored 43 for them, If I done believe we ever brought him up that year.

meh, why call them up when we are suppose to lose, let them simmer in the A for a year.
- hehateme

They were also trying to get Rochester in the playoffs

He should have sent Fitzgerald down though

They were also trying to get Rochester in the playoffs

He should have sent Fitzgerald down though
- Stripes77

Agreed, but I guess he was better then Miller.

Thats where KA franked up. He used em terribly
- DirtyDan

There are two kinds of mistakes.

1. Devastating ones: such as gambling away your kid's college fund at the roulette table.

2. Survivable ones: such as mis-stepping and stubbing your toe.

This one falls well into the latter category.

Possible Underlying factor -

Borderline dirty


McDavid- none of the above
- Boss34

Advantage Sid. Give me a great dirty player over a great clean player any day of the week, all other things being equal.

As Lord Helmet said: Evil will always triumph because good is dumb.

There are two kinds of mistakes.

1. Devastating ones: such as gambling away your kid's college fund at the roulette table.

2. Survivable ones: such as mis-stepping and stubbing your toe.

This one falls well into the latter category.
- buffalofan19

Please keep your rational thoughts away from this forum

You try n tell me why I'm saying something and i'm the jackass... HA

figure it out
- DirtyDan

pretty much. Relax, there won't be a quiz at the end here.

There are two kinds of mistakes.

1. Devastating ones: such as gambling away your kid's college fund at the roulette table.

2. Survivable ones: such as mis-stepping and stubbing your toe.

This one falls well into the latter category.
- buffalofan19

For sure just saying would be better to see these kids and show em where thy need to be come training camp

meh, why call them up when we are suppose to lose, let them simmer in the A for a year.

I remember correctly Vanek playing a whole year in the AHL and he scored 43 for them, If I done believe we ever brought him up that year.
- hehateme

We've been winning since march...

pretty much. Relax, there won't be a quiz at the end here.
- Slump Buster

figure it out

They were also trying to get Rochester in the playoffs

He should have sent Fitzgerald down though
- Stripes77

They did a horrible job their too. Shoulda told Appert to play some D and they would have made it

meh, why call them up when we are suppose to lose, let them simmer in the A for a year.

I remember correctly Vanek playing a whole year in the AHL and he scored 43 for them, If I done believe we ever brought him up that year.
- hehateme

I believe that was the strike year so it wasn't an option. So in that sense it all worked out - the kids got to play a whole year down there and then came up the following year and were super productive (obviously).

We've been winning since march...
- DirtyDan

So franking what. We have been out of the playoff picture since late October. Let the kids simmer in Rochester. they were trying to make the Playoffs, they would do no good in Buffalo this year.

Bring them into training camp fresh and hungry.

I believe that was the strike year so it wasn't an option. So in that sense it all worked out - the kids got to play a whole year down there and then came up the following year and were super productive (obviously).
- Slump Buster

He had his lowest totals in a full season while here. He was productive but not super productive

Advantage Sid. Give me a great dirty player over a great clean player any day of the week, all other things being equal.

As Lord Helmet said: Evil will always triumph because good is dumb.
- lacaprup

Lord purple helmet :

Problem is : nobody is giving you the great dirty player, you're team needs to beat the great dirty player. He plays for Pittsburgh ☝️

That's why I listed sid as unlikable vs McDavid. He's been dirty agaisnt the Sabres.....

He had his lowest totals in a full season while here. He was productive but not super productive
- DirtyDan

So if a rookie's first year is 25 goals and 23 assists, you don't consider that super productive? Ummmm..... ok.


And for the record I was referring to the group of kids in my post - they were great that year. Insert stupid graphic.

So franking what. We have been out of the playoff picture since late October. Let the kids simmer in Rochester. they were trying to make the Playoffs, they would do no good in Buffalo this year.

Bring them into training camp fresh and hungry.
- hehateme

Yes. And have them know where they need to be. Gain x amount of weight. Work on y.