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SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Sep 22 @ 8:15 PM ET
Damaged goods. Neck injury.

That trade was better than expected

Tuch is a perfect fit for buffalo

- Boss34

Shea Weber out for the year
Freddie krug
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Dryden, ON
Joined: 11.17.2020

Sep 22 @ 9:27 PM ET
You've got to make the dance first and then anything can happen. Ask those Kings teams from the early 10s

Hell, that 19-20 Sabres team gave up and it screwed them. The team that seized that opportunity in their place was Montreal and they damn near won the whole thing.

- Hank Balling


You make a lot of sense. Please move on. You are making this site believable. Let the clown take over.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 23 @ 7:44 AM ET
I recommend you all follow Joe.

https://notedhockey.subst...hare=true&isFreemail=true

Dahlin was relaxed, spoke matter-of-factly, an almost totally chilled out dude. He was thoughtful and easy-going in answering our questions, but don’t let the demeanor fool you, he’s not messing around anymore, and he doesn’t care what we think of it.

“I realized early last season, that if I’m myself, not trying to be anyone, that’s going to help me on the ice,” he said. “Some guys probably aren't going to like it, some guys love it, I don't know, I don't really care. I'm just going to try and be myself and that helps me on the ice.”

What else helped Dahlin adopt this new mentality was watching his defensive peers not just make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or in Cale Makar’s case winning the whole thing and being the Conn Smythe winner. From Makar to Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev to Miro Heiskanen during the bubble playoffs for Dallas, young stud defensemen have been a feature and not an exception for winning teams.

“I don’t really want to watch the playoffs, but I can’t not watch it,” Dahlin said. “It’s such great hockey you’ve got to follow it if you’re in the league I feel like. But it pisses you off for sure. It’s not fun to see all the other teams succeed because I want to be in those shoes. It’s a love-hate relationship with the playoffs when you’re not in it.”

https://notedhockey.subst...res-at-prospect-challenge
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 7:48 AM ET
I recommend you all follow Joe.

https://notedhockey.subst...hare=true&isFreemail=true

Dahlin was relaxed, spoke matter-of-factly, an almost totally chilled out dude. He was thoughtful and easy-going in answering our questions, but don’t let the demeanor fool you, he’s not messing around anymore, and he doesn’t care what we think of it.

“I realized early last season, that if I’m myself, not trying to be anyone, that’s going to help me on the ice,” he said. “Some guys probably aren't going to like it, some guys love it, I don't know, I don't really care. I'm just going to try and be myself and that helps me on the ice.”

What else helped Dahlin adopt this new mentality was watching his defensive peers not just make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or in Cale Makar’s case winning the whole thing and being the Conn Smythe winner. From Makar to Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev to Miro Heiskanen during the bubble playoffs for Dallas, young stud defensemen have been a feature and not an exception for winning teams.

“I don’t really want to watch the playoffs, but I can’t not watch it,” Dahlin said. “It’s such great hockey you’ve got to follow it if you’re in the league I feel like. But it pisses you off for sure. It’s not fun to see all the other teams succeed because I want to be in those shoes. It’s a love-hate relationship with the playoffs when you’re not in it.”

https://notedhockey.subst...res-at-prospect-challenge

- kingcong39

Yeah, that was a good read. Hopefully they all take that demeanor.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 7:51 AM ET
That Spencer Sova signing could be a good sneaky signing.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 23 @ 8:03 AM ET
Yeah, that was a good read. Hopefully they all take that demeanor.
- Buff36


His thoughts on the prospects was also a good read.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 8:10 AM ET
His thoughts on the prospects was also a good read.
- kingcong39

Yeah, I like reading his stuff.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 8:11 AM ET
His thoughts on the prospects was also a good read.
- kingcong39

Looking forward to seeing Kulich and Kozak in camp. How far do both push.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 23 @ 8:17 AM ET
Looking forward to seeing Kulich and Kozak in camp. How far do both push.
- Buff36


I don't see a scenario where they play well enough to force Adams and company to release a veteran like Hinostroza etc., do you?

Especially with Kulich being AHL eligible and his contract being able to slide.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 23 @ 8:20 AM ET
That Spencer Sova signing could be a good sneaky signing.
- Buff36


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

Sep 23 @ 8:22 AM ET
I don't see a scenario where they play well enough to force Adams and company to release a veteran like Hinostroza etc., do you?

Especially with Kulich being AHL eligible and his contract being able to slide.

- kingcong39


I don't think Kulich has the skill yet to push into the NHL full time and Savoie doesn't have the size yet. Those are the only two with legitimate question.

Kulich will get games. Savoie very well may.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Sep 23 @ 8:25 AM ET
I recommend you all follow Joe.

https://notedhockey.subst...hare=true&isFreemail=true

Dahlin was relaxed, spoke matter-of-factly, an almost totally chilled out dude. He was thoughtful and easy-going in answering our questions, but don’t let the demeanor fool you, he’s not messing around anymore, and he doesn’t care what we think of it.

“I realized early last season, that if I’m myself, not trying to be anyone, that’s going to help me on the ice,” he said. “Some guys probably aren't going to like it, some guys love it, I don't know, I don't really care. I'm just going to try and be myself and that helps me on the ice.”

What else helped Dahlin adopt this new mentality was watching his defensive peers not just make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or in Cale Makar’s case winning the whole thing and being the Conn Smythe winner. From Makar to Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev to Miro Heiskanen during the bubble playoffs for Dallas, young stud defensemen have been a feature and not an exception for winning teams.

“I don’t really want to watch the playoffs, but I can’t not watch it,” Dahlin said. “It’s such great hockey you’ve got to follow it if you’re in the league I feel like. But it pisses you off for sure. It’s not fun to see all the other teams succeed because I want to be in those shoes. It’s a love-hate relationship with the playoffs when you’re not in it.”

https://notedhockey.subst...res-at-prospect-challenge

- kingcong39


A solid read. Thanks for sharing.

Dahlin needs to focus on getting off to a fast start and helping this team take the next step.
Team success = individual success.
Time for him to provide consistent leadership on the ice
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 8:27 AM ET
I don't see a scenario where they play well enough to force Adams and company to release a veteran like Hinostroza etc., do you?

Especially with Kulich being AHL eligible and his contract being able to slide.

- kingcong39

I really meant do they push hard enough to be 1st call ups, Yeah it would take a amazing Camp to do that, especially with the slide option. I want to see them push hard enough that Adams has options. Especially with that Olofsson contract.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 23 @ 8:34 AM ET
I think the bigger question is, will Peterka force Adyms to make a trade in the top 9 ranks?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 8:46 AM ET
I think the bigger question is, will Peterka force Adyms to make a trade in the top 9 ranks?
- TheSabresTaco

Where does Mitts fit ?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 8:47 AM ET
been saying it since jool-eye

- TheSabresTaco

You are sneaky good!!
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 23 @ 9:11 AM ET
I think the bigger question is, will Peterka force Adyms to make a trade in the top 9 ranks?
- TheSabresTaco


Why would a trade be needed?

They'd have a problem sitting Hinostroza?
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Sep 23 @ 9:20 AM ET
Sunday SUNDAY SunnnnnDaaay!!
Dolfan fish-heads starting to come out of their apathy that’s steadily grown over the last decade +. They are expecting a big crowd Sunday. Still, there will be a Lot of Bills fans there. Should be a sweltering good time in the stands.
https://www.yahoo.com/new...-fans-play-232500811.html

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 9:28 AM ET
Sunday SUNDAY SunnnnnDaaay!!
Dolfan fish-heads starting to come out of their apathy that’s steadily grown over the last decade +. They are expecting a big crowd Sunday. Still, there will be a Lot of Bills fans there. Should be a sweltering good time in the stands.
https://www.yahoo.com/new...-fans-play-232500811.html

- Ratsreign

Dolphins catching the Bills at the right time, could be who out scores the other
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Sep 23 @ 9:37 AM ET
Dolphins catching the Bills at the right time, could be who out scores the other
- Buff36

Squish squish
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 23 @ 9:43 AM ET
Why would a trade be needed?

They'd have a problem sitting Hinostroza?

- kingcong39


Some posters even want more competition for quinn and peterka.

They feel like beating out vinnie will be too easy.

Having veterans sitting around in the press box moping is very anti - vibes.

Love how this roster is constructed
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Sep 23 @ 9:56 AM ET
Some posters even want more competition for quinn and peterka.

They feel like beating out vinnie will be too easy.

Having veterans sitting around in the press box moping is very anti - vibes.

Love how this roster is constructed

- Boss34

If he’s a moper than he can be nacho-boy in the press box all season. Go win a spot in the lineup
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 23 @ 9:56 AM ET
The Friends intro but if it were the Buffalo Bills #BillsMafia

https://twitter.com/evan_...JPRsxPXtm6BqJ6zi0E2Q&s=19
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 23 @ 9:57 AM ET
Where does Mitts fit ?
- Buff36

chicago black hawk lineup
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 23 @ 10:02 AM ET
chicago black hawk lineup
- homiedclown

Interesting and for who ?
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