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Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 14 @ 2:57 PM ET
I don't think they'll do that unless Mittelstadt is playing very badly, as it is a monster year for the team to know what they have in him long term, which means they'll give him every chance this season.
- kingcong39


I started with Okposo, then realized Mitts wasn't in there at all. Same logic, they have to put him in a position to succeed this year. Might be his last chance here.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 14 @ 3:00 PM ET
Most teams run the same basic PP setup these days. Same setup and I gave my player expectations. Not sure what you see as circular. I'm not expecting any significant change.
- Lunaion


You really think quinn could take on pp 1 minutes from a 4.75 million $ nhl vet?

I was being conservative with 2 defenseman and really trying to have a #1 nhl d pairing.
Dahlin /samuelsson

Over and over.
55 minutes a game ( not each)

Short handed
Defensive draws
Offensive draws
Pp time

A true pairing like tallinder and lydman 🤔
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 14 @ 3:03 PM ET
Basically
Quinn with little nhl experience over olo
Skinner as a 4th forward instead of samuelsson

Basically the same pp2 unit, but olofsson

Interesting

- Boss34


VO was PP2 last year. He works well with Krebs on the PP and poorly with Tage.

We all saw how Skinner reacts when he's off the PP and benched in OT.

Like I said, it's my prediction. I'd play Power in the slot.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 14 @ 3:25 PM ET
VO was PP2 last year. He works well with Krebs on the PP and poorly with Tage.

We all saw how Skinner reacts when he's off the PP and benched in OT.

Like I said, it's my prediction. I'd play Power in the slot.

- Lunaion

I could see Power there, did it at Michigan
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Sep 14 @ 3:25 PM ET
You know who else uses quotes, caps and bold when they write to emphasize the point?

https://truthsocial.com/u...atuses/108994402424207052

Fritz wishes he was Trump.

- washedup20


It’s an effective way to get the lowest common denominator (you clowns) to comprehend you

It’s no mystery that there’s a correlation between trump fans & many bitter old men that come to this site
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 14 @ 3:30 PM ET
I could see Power there, did it at Michigan
- Buff36


I'd love it, just don't expect it immediately. From what I've seen, it's Quinn's best spot. Maybe when VO gets traded.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 14 @ 3:33 PM ET
I'd love it, just don't expect it immediately. From what I've seen, it's Quinn's best spot. Maybe when VO gets traded.
- Lunaion

It really depends on what happens in Camp, who makes the team. Sabres have enough skill that they could go a few ways.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Sep 14 @ 3:33 PM ET
Sl#ts
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 14 @ 3:34 PM ET
You really think quinn could take on pp 1 minutes from a 4.75 million $ nhl vet?
- Boss34


Quinn is the golden child in the organization.

Olofsson signed a 2 year deal.

The writing is on the wall, and likely as soon as this season.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 14 @ 3:36 PM ET
Quinn is the golden child in the organization.

Olofsson signed a 2 year deal.

The writing is on the wall, and likely as soon as this season.

- kingcong39

It's the perfect trade contract, could even retain and make it even better.
Bufsaints8
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: TN
Joined: 07.20.2012

Sep 14 @ 3:44 PM ET
We are on verge of an economic disaster. Cap only goes up when people are spending money. Not sure the NHL will be high on the list. Everyone is assuming cap will be going up and handing out big contracts, don’t think it will be going up like it does in the NFL
- Fattony1187



So the DOW Jones is your benchmark for future economic activity? Because it is not that at all. The Dow is just one of many economic indicators. The stock market is not a reflect of the entire economy and its not even close. You might be right but your justification for your opinion is way off.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 14 @ 3:46 PM ET
It really depends on what happens in Camp, who makes the team. Sabres have enough skill that they could go a few ways.
- Buff36


Call me cynical, but I don't think there's much on the line in camp this year. Barring injury, things are 99% set.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Sep 14 @ 3:54 PM ET
It’s an effective way to get the lowest common denominator (you clowns) to comprehend you

It’s no mystery that there’s a correlation between trump fans & many bitter old men that come to this site

- jdfitz77



I think it’s working
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 14 @ 3:54 PM ET
Call me cynical, but I don't think there's much on the line in camp this year. Barring injury, things are 99% set.
- Lunaion


Peterka is the only question I see for them.

He's not a question for me, but seems like he is for the organization.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 14 @ 3:55 PM ET
Call me cynical, but I don't think there's much on the line in camp this year. Barring injury, things are 99% set.
- Lunaion

Probably right, but I am hoping a couple just make it to hard not to take spots.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Sep 14 @ 3:58 PM ET
I think it’s working
- washedup20


U did respond, so obviously…. 🤣🤣🤣
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Sep 14 @ 4:19 PM ET
It’s an effective way to get the lowest common denominator (you clowns) to comprehend you

It’s no mystery that there’s a correlation between trump fans & many bitter old men that come to this site

- jdfitz77


It's quite hysterical, the world would be in a better place with Trump still President.

Russia would have never attacked Ukraine, inflation would not be outta this world, America wouldn't be digging its own grave, still might be some comedic gold in politics
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Sep 14 @ 4:25 PM ET
Peterka is the only question I see for them.

He's not a question for me, but seems like he is for the organization.

- kingcong39



If Quinn and Peterka make the roster who is sitting?
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Sep 14 @ 4:29 PM ET
If Quinn and Peterka make the roster who is sitting?
- washedup20


Sheahan and bork bork bork are easy, and they need one more; probably Vinnie if everyone is healthy but considering the arena is situated on an Indian burial ground, at least one person will be hurt
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Sep 14 @ 4:32 PM ET
Sheahan and bork bork bork are easy, and they need one more; probably Vinnie if everyone is healthy but considering the arena is situated on an Indian burial ground, at least one person will be hurt
- Hank Balling



Is Kim still injured? Maybe the president of the organization has taken on the worst so the team can thrive.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 14 @ 4:36 PM ET
Peterka is the only question I see for them.

He's not a question for me, but seems like he is for the organization.

- kingcong39


I think it's his spot to lose, but ultimately, someone's going to get hurt and the very limited competition for the final roster spots isn't all that significant.

Fun starts next year.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Sep 14 @ 4:57 PM ET
Is Kim still injured? Maybe the president of the organization has taken on the worst so the team can thrive.
- washedup20



homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 14 @ 5:27 PM ET
Is Kim still injured? Maybe the president of the organization has taken on the worst so the team can thrive.
- washedup20

she may never be back
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 14 @ 5:31 PM ET
I think it's his spot to lose, but ultimately, someone's going to get hurt and the very limited competition for the final roster spots isn't all that significant.

Fun starts next year.

- Lunaion


I hope so, but I'm not so sure it will.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 14 @ 5:36 PM ET
I hope so, but I'm not so sure it will.
- kingcong39

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