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Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 10 @ 10:38 PM ET
you could use that money to sign 4 ahl vets to 2 way contracts and help the franchise


but no............. we gotta get to the floor in early june

- homiedclown

Don't really understand it, unless something else is coming with Dallas. Why show your hand now!
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 10 @ 10:41 PM ET
Was the eichel trade not a hockey trade?
- turbo044


I wouldn't consider it a hockey trade. They sold him off for a package of mostly futures, and were forced to do so.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 10 @ 10:46 PM ET
The Bjork
- Buff36


Also don't consider selling Hall at the TDL a hockey trade.

It's interesting to look through his trades. Most are selling off vets or trading future considerations for 'players'/anthem singers.

https://www.capfriendly.com/trades/sabres
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 10 @ 10:47 PM ET
adams, kim and terry just told dahlin, tuch, okposo and girgens they are punting on the 22-23 season today

before free agency even started

let that sink in

- homiedclown



And apparently you just told Dahlin, Tuch, Okposo and Girgensons that you have zero confidence in them to play well.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 10 @ 10:50 PM ET
you could use that money to sign 4 ahl vets to 2 way contracts and help the franchise


but no............. we gotta get to the floor in early june

- homiedclown


And you’d lose your sh!t about that too
U have before anyways
Although, that was with just one AHL signing
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 10 @ 10:54 PM ET
Stanley Cup hasn’t even begun yet….

But the crybabies already losing it over next year’s roster 🤣🤣🤣

It’s Friday night guys, it’s ok to have a life & go out to have some fun
Speaking of which, I’m out

Sorry the Bishop trade (apparently) ruined your nights
There’s more to life though, go live maybe?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 10 @ 10:54 PM ET
And you’d lose your sh!t about that too
U have before anyways
Although, that was with just one AHL signing

- jdfitz77

Tell me why this move had to be made now. We have almost a month to the draft and when teams have to be compliant to a point.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 10 @ 10:57 PM ET
Tell me why this move had to be made now. We have almost a month to the draft and when teams have to be compliant to a point.
- Buff36



I'm not going to be a d!ck to you, but why don't we let the off-season play out before we freak out?

They have ZERO goalies signed for next season, other than the "retired" one we acquired today. KA pretty much said they're going to get a defenseman. Stuff WILL happen.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 10 @ 10:57 PM ET
Stanley Cup hasn’t even begun yet….

But the crybabies already losing it over next year’s roster 🤣🤣🤣

It’s Friday night guys, it’s ok to have a life & go out to have some fun
Speaking of which, I’m out

Sorry the Bishop trade (apparently) ruined your nights
There’s more to life though, go live maybe?

- jdfitz77

I am actually at the the lake, not ruining nothing other than more of what's left in my confidence in this team.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 10 @ 11:02 PM ET
I am actually at the the lake, not ruining nothing other than more of what's left in my confidence in this team.
- Buff36


I wasn’t really talking about you

You generally voice any displeasure without ridiculous overdramatization

Enjoy your weekend at the lake
Sounds like a good time
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 10 @ 11:03 PM ET
I'm not going to be a d!ck to you, but why don't we let the off-season play out before we freak out?

They have ZERO goalies signed for next season, other than the "retired" one we acquired today. KA pretty much said they're going to get a defenseman. Stuff WILL happen.

- Powerslave

Sure, that's all I can do is wait. It's a move that bleeds people to have no confidence in the team, they brought it on themselves.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 10 @ 11:06 PM ET
Tell me why this move had to be made now. We have almost a month to the draft and when teams have to be compliant to a point.
- Buff36


This is really sad to say, but that salary might be key to their off-season plans.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jun 10 @ 11:07 PM ET
Also don't consider selling Hall at the TDL a hockey trade.

It's interesting to look through his trades. Most are selling off vets or trading future considerations for 'players'/anthem singers.

https://www.capfriendly.com/trades/sabres

- Lunaion


I like how CapFriendly offers this kind of GM tracking.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../staff/kevyn-adams/trades
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 10 @ 11:09 PM ET
I like how CapFriendly offers this kind of GM tracking.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../staff/kevyn-adams/trades

- kingcong39

Nice work
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 10 @ 11:09 PM ET
I like how CapFriendly offers this kind of GM tracking.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../staff/kevyn-adams/trades

- kingcong39


Cool. Hadn't seen that before.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 10 @ 11:10 PM ET
This is really sad to say, but that salary might be key to their off-season plans.
- Lunaion

Should be a blast
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 10 @ 11:11 PM ET
I'm not going to be a d!ck to you, but why don't we let the off-season play out before we freak out?

They have ZERO goalies signed for next season, other than the "retired" one we acquired today. KA pretty much said they're going to get a defenseman. Stuff WILL happen.

- Powerslave


👏👏👏 Well said
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 10 @ 11:12 PM ET
Sure, that's all I can do is wait. It's a move that bleeds people to have no confidence in the team, they brought it on themselves.
- Buff36



I don't think KA is worried about optics on June 10th. They have a plan.

We've all pretty much said that there aren't many jobs up front (one, perhaps?). Quinn and JJ are coming. Power will be here full time next year. They'll get a veteran D.

Imo, there's lots to be excited about, but there's still a long way to go before they drop the puck for next season, and he'll make some moves.

I may be in the minority today, but I'm optimistic about where this team is headed and I'm excited to watch it play out.

And I may be ridiculed for it, but I'll never apologize for it.

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 10 @ 11:17 PM ET
I don't think KA is worried about optics on June 10th. They have a plan.

We've all pretty much said that there aren't many jobs up front (one, perhaps?). Quinn and JJ are coming. Power will be here full time next year. They'll get a veteran D.

Imo, there's lots to be excited about, but there's still a long way to go before they drop the puck for next season, and he'll make some moves.

I may be in the minority today, but I'm optimistic about where this team is headed and I'm excited to watch it play out.

And I may be ridiculed for it, but I'll never apologize for it.

- Powerslave

Why would I ridicule you Power, everyone has opinions, I like yours. I still like the direction the players are going with Granato. Doesn't mean that I don't think this was a stupid time to make this move. People are already lacking confidence in the team, this just hurts it more.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 10 @ 11:18 PM ET
side note

die hard 1
die hard 3
die hard 2
live free die hard
last die hard


in that order

- homiedclown


I'd swap 4 and 5. They're roughly the same, but 4 just can't beat any of them due to the dogpoop PG-13
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 10 @ 11:18 PM ET
Is the last one with his son and Russians or the Computer hack
- Buff36


Yes
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 10 @ 11:20 PM ET
Well Gents have a good night, consumption time.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 10 @ 11:47 PM ET
Why would I ridicule you Power, everyone has opinions, I like yours. I still like the direction the players are going with Granato. Doesn't mean that I don't think this was a stupid time to make this move. People are already lacking confidence in the team, this just hurts it more.
- Buff36



Big win tonight.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 11 @ 7:34 AM ET
Big win tonight.
- Powerslave

Take it, go check the LOB number, WOW!!!
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 11 @ 8:08 AM ET
Is the last one with his son and Russians or the Computer hack
- Buff36

russians

computer hack was live free or die hard
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