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kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 14 @ 11:39 PM ET
Rookie Camp: skating, shooting drills, interviewing your GM…you know, the normal stuff. 😂

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IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Sep 15 @ 6:02 AM ET
Pretty sure uncle ion was kidding in regards to girgs and the pp.

Everyone knows how valuable he is 5 x 5 , why eat up his minutes on the pp? 😉

- Boss34


The only thing Ion suggested with regard to Zemgussson and the PP is that some one poster would suggest he start at all 5 positions.

I believe if they could take him off of the PK and reduce his minutes to fluffing the boys on the bench, they would be going in the right direction.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 6:30 AM ET
The only thing Ion suggested with regard to Zemgussson and the PP is that some one poster would suggest he start at all 5 positions.

I believe if they could take him off of the PK and reduce his minutes to fluffing the boys on the bench, they would be going in the right direction.

- IonSabres

Oh my!! Is that why he still has his Sabres Pencil pouch, except now it carries Chap Stick.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Sep 15 @ 6:52 AM ET
Oh my!! Is that why he still has his Sabres Pencil pouch, except now it carries Chap Stick.
- Buff36

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 7:03 AM ET

- IndianaSabresFan

Jesus Girgs, had some work done!! Still has the Adams apple though.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 8:11 AM ET
https://www.sportsnet.ca/...tch-at-rookie-tournament/
Surprised No Savoie, but gonna be some good young players to see.
SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

Sep 15 @ 8:28 AM ET
Jesus Girgs, had some work done!! Still has the Adams apple though.
- Buff36

what about an apple?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 8:36 AM ET
what about an apple?
- SabresFaninIndiana

Yeah! I don't think you want any part of that apple. Unless your branch swings that way.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 15 @ 9:05 AM ET
The only thing Ion suggested with regard to Zemgussson and the PP is that some one poster would suggest he start at all 5 positions.

I believe if they could take him off of the PK and reduce his minutes to fluffing the boys on the bench, they would be going in the right direction.

- IonSabres


Pretty sure uncle ion is kidding.

Guy loves girgensons ☝️

Gonna fluff in 12 goals this year. Even strength of course.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 9:08 AM ET
https://twitter.com/Buffa...70149136363823105/photo/1
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Sep 15 @ 10:05 AM ET
Nathan Gerbe hired by Predators as a development coach.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Sep 15 @ 10:21 AM ET
Pretty sure uncle ion is kidding.

Guy loves girgensons ☝️

Gonna fluff in 12 goals this year. Even strength of course.

- Boss34

DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Sep 15 @ 10:32 AM ET

- IndianaSabresFan




TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 15 @ 10:35 AM ET
normalize fluffing
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 15 @ 10:36 AM ET
Imagine having your photo taken for public consumption and then plastering a "hey I'm a fluffer!" right over it.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 10:45 AM ET
normalize fluffing
- TheSabresTaco

Yeah Imagine sitting in your seat at the game, and they had fluffers selling raffle tickets right along with 50/50 tickets. Definitely fill the arena again
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 10:49 AM ET

- IndianaSabresFan

I would buy season tickets in she was hired at the Arena. Her and her cohorts could have Fluffer Corner, get rid of the stupid band area. Pegula's had that, they would never run out of Jalapeños at the Nacho Bar.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Sep 15 @ 10:52 AM ET
Imagine having your photo taken for public consumption and then plastering a "hey I'm a fluffer!" right over it.
- TheSabresTaco

There were other images I chose not to post. The old your not good enough for porn but please let this guy pound you.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 11:03 AM ET
https://www.diebytheblade...penguins-bruins-canadiens
MTLSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Montreal, QC
Joined: 03.12.2013

Sep 15 @ 11:17 AM ET
My feeling is it really boils down to several things.


So that being said Goaltending (Both Comrie & UPL) and Second Line Center (Mitts) to me will be big factors to decide if we are playoff Worthy. If one of the Goal tender steps up and grabs the reigns and Mitts can get 20G and 45+ Points min. I think we can shake the cage.

We need 95+ Points so naturally we need some guys to take next step (Cozens/Mitts/Krebs) And / Or a Rookie or Two to have Calder worthy first Campaigns.

Seems Like Power / Quinn and JJ are expected to be on Squad. If one or two are Calder worthy that can have a big impact.

Dahlin adapting and playing well on Right Side also is a Big Factor. If he can continue to grow on RD its sets us up very nicely moving forward.

WOuld love to see lines as follows

Skins - Tage - Tuch
Krebs - Mitts - Goaloffson
JJ - Cozens - Quinn
Girgs/Asplund - Okposo

Samuelsson - Dahlin
Power - Lubs
Pilot - Joki

My perspective - Pleasant Surprise goaltending, 1-2 step up growth wise, nobody has a big drop-off , a Calder Candidate and we are a wild card team. Tall order but not impossible considering the ridiculous talent pool.

In any event I cant wait to watch this group and will endure errors. If its happens this year great but it wont be long until we are a playoff fixture.

Cheers from Montreal
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 15 @ 11:27 AM ET

- IndianaSabresFan


Uncle ion would have his hands full. 🤫



washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Sep 15 @ 11:40 AM ET
My feeling is it really boils down to several things.


So that being said Goaltending (Both Comrie & UPL) and Second Line Center (Mitts) to me will be big factors to decide if we are playoff Worthy. If one of the Goal tender steps up and grabs the reigns and Mitts can get 20G and 45+ Points min. I think we can shake the cage.

We need 95+ Points so naturally we need some guys to take next step (Cozens/Mitts/Krebs) And / Or a Rookie or Two to have Calder worthy first Campaigns.

Seems Like Power / Quinn and JJ are expected to be on Squad. If one or two are Calder worthy that can have a big impact.

Dahlin adapting and playing well on Right Side also is a Big Factor. If he can continue to grow on RD its sets us up very nicely moving forward.

WOuld love to see lines as follows

Skins - Tage - Tuch
Krebs - Mitts - Goaloffson
JJ - Cozens - Quinn
Girgs/Asplund - Okposo

Samuelsson - Dahlin
Power - Lubs
Pilot - Joki

My perspective - Pleasant Surprise goaltending, 1-2 step up growth wise, nobody has a big drop-off , a Calder Candidate and we are a wild card team. Tall order but not impossible considering the ridiculous talent pool.

In any event I cant wait to watch this group and will endure errors. If its happens this year great but it wont be long until we are a playoff fixture.

Cheers from Montreal

- MTLSabres



Good post…where’s the fluffer?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 15 @ 11:46 AM ET
My feeling is it really boils down to several things.


So that being said Goaltending (Both Comrie & UPL) and Second Line Center (Mitts) to me will be big factors to decide if we are playoff Worthy. If one of the Goal tender steps up and grabs the reigns and Mitts can get 20G and 45+ Points min. I think we can shake the cage.

We need 95+ Points so naturally we need some guys to take next step (Cozens/Mitts/Krebs) And / Or a Rookie or Two to have Calder worthy first Campaigns.

Seems Like Power / Quinn and JJ are expected to be on Squad. If one or two are Calder worthy that can have a big impact.

Dahlin adapting and playing well on Right Side also is a Big Factor. If he can continue to grow on RD its sets us up very nicely moving forward.

WOuld love to see lines as follows

Skins - Tage - Tuch
Krebs - Mitts - Goaloffson
JJ - Cozens - Quinn
Girgs/Asplund - Okposo

Samuelsson - Dahlin
Power - Lubs
Pilot - Joki

My perspective - Pleasant Surprise goaltending, 1-2 step up growth wise, nobody has a big drop-off , a Calder Candidate and we are a wild card team. Tall order but not impossible considering the ridiculous talent pool.

In any event I cant wait to watch this group and will endure errors. If its happens this year great but it wont be long until we are a playoff fixture.

Cheers from Montreal

- MTLSabres

Good Post
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Sep 15 @ 12:02 PM ET
My feeling is it really boils down to several things.


So that being said Goaltending (Both Comrie & UPL) and Second Line Center (Mitts) to me will be big factors to decide if we are playoff Worthy. If one of the Goal tender steps up and grabs the reigns and Mitts can get 20G and 45+ Points min. I think we can shake the cage.

We need 95+ Points so naturally we need some guys to take next step (Cozens/Mitts/Krebs) And / Or a Rookie or Two to have Calder worthy first Campaigns.

Seems Like Power / Quinn and JJ are expected to be on Squad. If one or two are Calder worthy that can have a big impact.

Dahlin adapting and playing well on Right Side also is a Big Factor. If he can continue to grow on RD its sets us up very nicely moving forward.

WOuld love to see lines as follows

Skins - Tage - Tuch
Krebs - Mitts - Goaloffson
JJ - Cozens - Quinn
Girgs/Asplund - Okposo

Samuelsson - Dahlin
Power - Lubs
Pilot - Joki

My perspective - Pleasant Surprise goaltending, 1-2 step up growth wise, nobody has a big drop-off , a Calder Candidate and we are a wild card team. Tall order but not impossible considering the ridiculous talent pool.

In any event I cant wait to watch this group and will endure errors. If its happens this year great but it wont be long until we are a playoff fixture.

Cheers from Montreal

- MTLSabres


Was in Montreal for the F1 race earlier this summer and really enjoyed my time there. My only disappointment was that I never found a restaurant where I could try horse meat
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Sep 15 @ 12:09 PM ET
Was in Montreal for the F1 race earlier this summer and really enjoyed my time there. My only disappointment was that I never found a restaurant where I could try horse meat
- Hank Balling

No Taco Bell available?
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