I have never seen a fan base with such low expectations of one of its sports teams.

This rivals when the bills were going through through their drought and people would say well at least we still have a team
- ImThatGuy

At least they try (sometimes)

https://youtu.be/bXeDRbJP_QE

Replace "dumb and "tough" with "bad" and "try"

I agree with everything up until the part where making the Murray deal was a bad idea.

Walking out of this past draft with Kasper and Savoie would have been lovely
- Pegullaville

For me it’s two sided. Yes the trade is great in the one hand that we gain a great additional future asset.

On the other hand it means Matt Murray is the starter for this team and that’s really bad.

No he probably wouldn't, but for a 5th and nothing in the pipeline it wouldn't have hurt.
- Buff36

Seriously, this guy that has no knowledge of our system or has never played with any of these other defenseman is gonna come in here and play better than pilot or fitz?

Short term injuries to 2 key defenseman. Maybe it signifies a 3 week return for samuelsson?

I dont care about the 5th round pick, but is the guy really a noticable upgrade?
Its power who's having a tough start. Not fitz or pilot

I would say "how much are they paying you?".

But it's worse; you pay them.

But the real question is how are you not miserable watching this joke of a team for the last decade?
- Wetbandit1

Seriously, I love going to the games. Reminds me of being a kid , in the oranges.

Believe it or not there's still $ in the secondary market, it pays for my seats. As long the Sabres aren't completely unwatchable. There's time involved, so it's not completely free.

Glad I have my Bill's ticket.
$$$$$$$

BREAKING: Per source, the Buffalo #Bills are front-runners to land Los Angeles #Rams RB Cam Akers via trade or release this week. While the Bills have shown interest in #Browns    RB Kareem Hunt, I’m told the price is currently too steep and they have shifted their focus to Akers.

BREAKING: Per source, the Buffalo #Bills are front-runners to land Los Angeles #Rams RB Cam Akers via trade or release this week. While the Bills have shown interest in #Browns    RB Kareem Hunt, I’m told the price is currently too steep and they have shifted their focus to Akers.
- kingcong39

If true, vomit.

BREAKING: Per source, the Buffalo #Bills are front-runners to land Los Angeles #Rams RB Cam Akers via trade or release this week. While the Bills have shown interest in #Browns    RB Kareem Hunt, I’m told the price is currently too steep and they have shifted their focus to Akers.
- kingcong39

We need him why ?

Seriously, this guy that has no knowledge of our system or has never played with any of these other defenseman is gonna come in here and play better than pilot or fitz?

Short term injuries to 2 key defenseman. Maybe it signifies a 3 week return for samuelsson?

I dont care about the 5th round pick, but is the guy really a noticable upgrade?
Its power who's having a tough start. Not fitz or pilot
- Boss34

There's a reason we're getting Clague over Pilut tomorrow and talking about a trade.

xGF%
Pilut 24.2%
Boosh 41.1%
Power 43.3%
Joker 43.9%
Fitz 46.4%
Bryson 48.1%
Dahlin 50.8%

Seriously, this guy that has no knowledge of our system or has never played with any of these other defenseman is gonna come in here and play better than pilot or fitz?

Short term injuries to 2 key defenseman. Maybe it signifies a 3 week return for samuelsson?

I dont care about the 5th round pick, but is the guy really a noticable upgrade?
Its power who's having a tough start. Not fitz or pilot
- Boss34

He just might be, we are another injury from having Ethan Prow called up. I don't get it, it's a 5th, we have no depth at RD. Might actually find out it was a good trade, and if it isn't so what he's a RFA at the end of the year.

I agree 50,000%. Mittlestat saw the play coming. His pork chop legs should’ve been moving like he’s being chased by a butcher. I’ve never been a fan of Casey.

He has good trade value.

I agree 50,000%. Mittlestat saw the play coming. His pork chop legs should’ve been moving like he’s being chased by a butcher. I’ve never been a fan of Casey.

He has good trade value.
- MLew65

What if he doesn't?

You're kidding, right? He could have panicked and given into the pressure from the fans (and the media) and made a terrible trade. I've got no reason think that he is the next Yzerman, but there is also no reason to think that he is the next Chiarelli. Jury is out. I like what he has done but don't disagree that we need to see more eventually
- Slump Buster

I like your parameters of hi-low. Chiapet’s low or high?

Can you imagine putting Dahlin at center ?
Take some time off his defense time.
I think if you’re juggling things put Dahlin where he scores best, up and down the slot.

If he’d been in that position he would’ve extended his goal streak.

Put the leader of your team in the middle of things.

I just found out there’s more mittlstads in hockey. Is this the beginning of the “Potentials”, paycheck dynasty?
Who says mediocre doesn’t pay?
Buffalo doesn’t need anymore of that clan.

I say when you want a quick dinner don’t put nothing on a five year timer with an occasional basting. You go get what ya need.

There's a reason we're getting Clague over Pilut tomorrow and talking about a trade.

xGF%
Pilut 24.2%
Boosh 41.1%
Power 43.3%
Joker 43.9%
Fitz 46.4%
Bryson 48.1%
Dahlin 50.8%
- Lunaion

I never liked pilut 1 or now pilut 2.
Revenge of the soft small swede defenseman

They really miss samuelsson

I never liked pilut 1 or now pilut 2.
Revenge of the soft small swede defenseman

They really miss samuelsson
- Boss34

Sure do. Looked like he might be out for the season at first, that had to scare them. They have no one in the system.

First game in Arizona is about to start. Wanted to hate it, but it's kind of cool, even if it's ridiculous.

Sure do. Looked like he might be out for the season at first, that had to scare them. They have no one in the system.

First game in Arizona is about to start. Wanted to hate it, but it's kind of cool, even if it's ridiculous.
- Lunaion

I'd love to see the Sabres play at that arena, saw dahlin's first goal in Arizona a few years back.

Defensive depth is a difficult challenge

I'd love to see the Sabres play at that arena, saw dahlin's first goal in Arizona a few years back.

Defensive depth is a difficult challenge
- Boss34

They made it a challenge, that's for sure. Loaded with 1st and 2nd rounders lately, but only took 2D and can't sign 1. Problem isn't going away anytime soon.

Here's one you might not want to see:
https://twitter.com/ntrid...tatus/1585738846196895744

They made it a challenge, that's for sure. Loaded with 1st and 2nd rounders lately, but only took 2D and can't sign 1. Problem isn't going away anytime soon.

Here's one you might not want to see:
https://twitter.com/ntrid...tatus/1585738846196895744
- Lunaion

Definitely tough too lose 2 of your top 4 defenseman.
Any nhl team would struggle.

I'm not loving olofsson's game this season.
Isnt the biggest problem either IMO, he have 25 goals at the end of the season.

Definitely tough too lose 2 of your top 4 defenseman.
Any nhl team would struggle.

I'm not loving olofsson's game this season.
Isnt the biggest problem either IMO, he have 25 goals at the end of the season.
- Boss34

Sure, defensive injuries are #1. VO + Mitts is second. Juggling lines around their deficiencies is showing to be a huge problem.

He'll get it figured it out, to some extent. Has to get to the net and do things that don't come naturally to him. To not just give it all back defensively, he needs Asplund.

100% agree with this article... to make matters worse, Granato doubled-down on the excuses for this team by pre-emptively stating he was concerned the players would suffer from Jet Lag heading into the Montreal match. I don't remember Granato making so many excuses last season, but I do remember him appearing to hold the players more accountable. With Thompson not playing close to the level he was last season, I wonder how much these excuses have watered down the expectations of winning the games.

For me, it’s not even freak out it’s more so give me anything to show me that you were trying to ice the best possible team you can. Instead we get trading for Ben Bishop, who will never play again And trying to trade for a goalie who another team was willing to pay a first round pick for to get rid of.
- ImThatGuy

Then they signed Comrie and the LilBushKid, while committing to graduating their top 2 prospects and welcoming their 1st-OA from a year ago.
But, we have to ignore those moves because it doesn't fit the Debbie Downer narrative.

It's a development year for several players. Development curves are not equal. Some fans, apparently the minority understand the uneven development process. But as genius as other fans think they are in absolutely knowing best, I'll take a guy who has proven he knows what he is doing, by having developed players for ~30 years.

But, go on Debbie, your Nancy sister's love it.

It's a bit different. Ill advised though they may have been, at least the Bills TRIED. Where is the Sabres' Mario Williams?
- Wetbandit1

Dumb post.
Contract rules made different and greatlynfavor those moves in the NFL.
Dumb.

We need him why ?
- SABRES 89

Drive down the price of Hunt?

Then they signed Comrie and the LilBushKid, while committing to graduating their top 2 prospects and welcoming their 1st-OA from a year ago.
But, we have to ignore those moves because it doesn't fit the Debbie Downer narrative.

It's a development year for several players. Development curves are not equal. Some fans, apparently the minority understand the uneven development process. But as genius as other fans think they are in absolutely knowing best, I'll take a guy who has proven he knows what he is doing, by having developed players for ~30 years.

But, go on Debbie, your Nancy sister's love it.
- IonSabres

We know, we know, it’s absolutely impossible to develop a couple prospects and also try and do your best to win hockey games

It would totally ruin Jack Quinn’s development if they upgraded from
Casey Fitzgerald. Makes total sense

We know, we know, it’s absolutely impossible to develop a couple prospects and also try and do your best to win hockey games

It would totally ruin Jack Quinn’s development if they upgraded from
Casey Fitzgerald. Makes total sense
- sbroads24

Ya, Ethan Bear would make a huge improvement, lol.

I'm all for upgrading the roster in meaningful ways. That just isn't one, at all.
I'd rather see them trade:
- Olo+ for a decent 2RhD, because Joker isn't it. If you are going to fix it, then fix it right.
- Joker, Mitts/Krebs (+/-) for Horvat, he would look good on Cozens LW

Fvcking pages of whining about Bear, holy Christopher, lol.