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

Jan 17 @ 8:17 AM ET
Guess they have been trying to move him for awhile.
- Buff36


I'm not very surprised it would be difficult. Just shows how tight the cap is for most teams. He's an auxiliary player so no one wants to make room.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 17 @ 8:20 AM ET
Guess they have been trying to move him for awhile.
- Buff36


Why would they think he would return anything? He would be without an NHL job if we didn't rehire him after last year. Nobody is giving you squat for a veteran tweener who can't play defense, hit anyone, or fight. What does Vinnie actually do well? He's not slow. That's about all I can say about him.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jan 17 @ 8:22 AM ET
I am no insider but I have been saying all year. I would bet heavy on the Sabres not signing Portillo or Johnson... Looks like that prediction is going to come true...

Better hope we can get Levi signed or we will stay in goalie purgatory for another 10 years.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 17 @ 8:26 AM ET
I am no insider but I have been saying all year. I would bet heavy on the Sabres not signing Portillo or Johnson... Looks like that prediction is going to come true...

Better hope we can get Levi signed or we will stay in goalie purgatory for another 10 years.

- hehateme


Only the worst Adams sycophants ever believed we were signing either.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 17 @ 8:34 AM ET
Why would they think he would return anything? He would be without an NHL job if we didn't rehire him after last year. Nobody is giving you squat for a veteran tweener who can't play defense, hit anyone, or fight. What does Vinnie actually do well? He's not slow. That's about all I can say about him.
- lacaprup

Never said they would get much, but if some teams had wiggle room Cap wise, I think he would have been moved already.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 17 @ 8:36 AM ET
I am no insider but I have been saying all year. I would bet heavy on the Sabres not signing Portillo or Johnson... Looks like that prediction is going to come true...

Better hope we can get Levi signed or we will stay in goalie purgatory for another 10 years.

- hehateme

I think Portillo is gone, still think there's a shot with Johnson. Adams certainly hasn't brought anyone in that would block his path to the Sabres.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 17 @ 9:04 AM ET
I think Portillo is gone, still think there's a shot with Johnson. Adams certainly hasn't brought anyone in that would block his path to the Sabres.
- Buff36


He could already be logging NHL minutes and on his way to being a multi millionaire if he had any interest in being a Buffalo Sabre. Why isn't he here? I don't want to here a damn thing about graduating. Every degree in America is for sale, and he can buy any one of them he wants in the future. If he had any desire to be a Sabre he would, in fact, be a Sabre.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 17 @ 9:04 AM ET
3 starting o inemen probably out for the bengas sunday



please blitz a bit sunday
RichardRoma
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.18.2017

Jan 17 @ 9:04 AM ET
Morning, ex-Sabres fans! Here are some options for new teams that you can start following:

1. Bruins
2. Lightning
3. Panthers
4. Oilers
5. Knights
6. Kraken
RichardRoma
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.18.2017

Jan 17 @ 9:06 AM ET
He could already be logging NHL minutes and on his way to being a multi millionaire if he had any interest in being a Buffalo Sabre. Why isn't he here? I don't want to here a damn thing about graduating. Every degree in America is for sale, and he can buy any one of them he wants in the future. If he had any desire to be a Sabre he would, in fact, be a Sabre.
- lacaprup

If the Sabres had a better owner and GM, would Portillo already be signed?
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Jan 17 @ 9:09 AM ET
I am no insider but I have been saying all year. I would bet heavy on the Sabres not signing Portillo or Johnson... Looks like that prediction is going to come true...

Better hope we can get Levi signed or we will stay in goalie purgatory for another 10 years.

- hehateme


What are you basing this on? Curious. Their seasons haven't ended, so unless one or both have stated they're planning on testing UFA, the jury is still out.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 17 @ 9:13 AM ET
Morning, ex-Sabres fans! Here are some options for new teams that you can start following:

1. Bruins
2. Lightning
3. Panthers
4. Oilers
5. Knights
6. Kraken

- RichardRoma

has any of them dropped 4 or their last 5 games?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 17 @ 9:15 AM ET
What are you basing this on? Curious. Their seasons haven't ended, so unless one or both have stated they're planning on testing UFA, the jury is still out.
- QuinnFan

Johnsons dad works for the kings

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 17 @ 9:17 AM ET
He could already be logging NHL minutes and on his way to being a multi millionaire if he had any interest in being a Buffalo Sabre. Why isn't he here? I don't want to here a damn thing about graduating. Every degree in America is for sale, and he can buy any one of them he wants in the future. If he had any desire to be a Sabre he would, in fact, be a Sabre.
- lacaprup

Could be right, or he took his time and watched the Sabres go from s Sh!t Show when he was drafted. To becoming a Exciting young team that looks to have a bright future. Not like he needed the money right away.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 17 @ 9:18 AM ET
What are you basing this on? Curious. Their seasons haven't ended, so unless one or both have stated they're planning on testing UFA, the jury is still out.
- QuinnFan


Because it's about ludacris to think someone is going to begin thier NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres over being a free agent. Because one of two of them could be playing for us right now.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 17 @ 9:19 AM ET
hyde already ruled out for sunday
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 17 @ 9:19 AM ET
hyde already ruled out for sunday
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 17 @ 9:20 AM ET
Johnsons dad works for the kings
- homiedclown

Think it's the Ducks now.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 17 @ 9:22 AM ET
Buffalo really needs to work on in front of there net, to many players setting up shop there. It's killing them.
- Buff36


Yup.
I realize the league has changed how they call the game over the years so they can't physically beat the guy like they used to, however the D still needs to tie the stick up if a guy is in front.

Hopefully, the Coaching Staff is also Developing their coaching skills to better teach relevant tactics such as these.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 17 @ 9:22 AM ET
hyde already ruled out for sunday
- homiedclown

Yeah, they have 21 days to put him on the roster. Crowder might play this weak.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 17 @ 9:23 AM ET
I am no insider but I have been saying all year. I would bet heavy on the Sabres not signing Portillo or Johnson... Looks like that prediction is going to come true...

Better hope we can get Levi signed or we will stay in goalie purgatory for another 10 years.

- hehateme


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

Jan 17 @ 9:23 AM ET
Think it's the Ducks now.
- Buff36

working with hajt's kid for ontario reign




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Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 17 @ 9:23 AM ET
Yup.
I realize the league has changed how they call the game over the years so they can't physically beat the guy like they used to, however the D still needs to tie the stick up if a guy is in front.

Hopefully, the Coaching Staff is also Developing their coaching skills to better teach relevant tactics such as these.

- IonSabres

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

Jan 17 @ 9:26 AM ET
Think it's the Ducks now.
- Buff36


Did you know that Casey Fitzgerald's dad is the Devil's GM but didn't claim him on waivers

He also probably didn't have the chance.

But I can tell you he definitely had the opportunity to trade for him
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 17 @ 9:27 AM ET
Yeah, they have 21 days to put him on the roster. Crowder might play this weak.
- Buff36


Could the Bills be playing games with this move off of IR?
Maybe make KC think and plan for the possibility of him playing IF the Bill's get that far.
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