Or in 2 months

Reasons for optimism:
-bottom 4 defense should be significantly better - it's hard to explain how bad Bryson was and Joker was for most of the time
-no reason for kids to take another step forward - Levi, Power, Quinn (albeit the injury) Peterka, Cozens, Kulich, Rousek or Savoie (whomever sticks) , even Jost
-Dahlin, Sammy and Tage hopefully healthier this year?
-Levi
-PK has to be better, Johnson is solid on PK and Clifton was #1 in the league
-Hope there's more moves to come

Reasons for pessimism:
-We were relatively injury free last year
-Regression from the Tage line? not a sure thing but could happen as all had career years.
-UPL/Comrie
-92 points got you in the playoffs last year, it won't in most years
-Defense is vastly improved, but still no clear cut partner for Power
- turbo044

The only statement that wasn't based on hope/if's was your comment on D - Johnson is a locker room guy - no way he makes them better on the ice. Clifton has the numbers to back him up, so does Girgs and Okposo and those had 0 translation to team (pk, defesive) success.

Or in 2 months

Reasons for optimism:
-bottom 4 defense should be significantly better - it's hard to explain how bad Bryson was and Joker was for most of the time
-no reason for kids to take another step forward - Levi, Power, Quinn (albeit the injury) Peterka, Cozens, Kulich, Rousek or Savoie (whomever sticks), even Jost
-Dahlin, Sammy and Tage hopefully healthier this year?
-Levi
-PK has to be better, Johnson is solid on PK and Clifton was #1 in the league
-Hope there's more moves to come

Reasons for pessimism:
-We were relatively injury free last year
-Regression from the Tage line? not a sure thing but could happen as all had career years.
-UPL/Comrie
-92 points got you in the playoffs last year, it won't in most years
-Defense is vastly improved, but still no clear cut partner for Power
- turbo044

your best post this week

I like these posts

They didn't qualify Jost and then offered him a deal a few days later...?
- kingcong39

Yes, same with Jost.

Hence why even without Gerbe’s sources it makes too much sense that trades are coming.

The math doesn’t add up with the amount of d-men and goaltenders we have under contract.

With the forwards Rousek/Kulich/Savoie/Benson all have AHL/WHL eligibility once Quinn comes back.
- Swedish_Jesus

Do you remember when we said the same thing in Botterill's final offseason? We thought 100% trades were coming.

Risto was definitely leaving because they had Montour, Miller, Risto and Jokiharju on the right side.

Nothing happened

That's what they did.

Seems pretty common that they just didn't want to mess around with arbitration, but I'd bet both sides looked at their options before he resigned.
- Lunaion

Jost I'd believe may have been an arb thing, but I really doubt Clague was. Possible I guess.

Cause It Sucks!!!
- Buff36

Gee that's to bad, but you will still cheer and watch.

Do you remember when we said the same thing in Botterill's final offseason? We thought 100% trades were coming.

Risto was definitely leaving because they had Montour, Miller, Risto and Jokiharju on the right side.

Nothing happened
- sbroads24

that (frank)ing roster he started with in 2017 gave me (frank)ing herpes

max was under 6 foot




- homiedclown

Dude stop posting porn

Maxi-poo ❤️

Good God! I've been sayin' it. I've been sayin' it for ten damn years. Ain't I been sayin' it
- SABRES 89

Jost I'd believe may have been an arb thing, but I really doubt Clague was. Possible I guess.
- TheSabresTaco

Not on the same wave length today. I think Jost would have just accepted his QO and would have risked losing money in arb. Clague gets a raise in arb, imo.

I've been saying the same thing for over 6 momths now and this pretty much how it's happened up to this point, why are people still complaining.
- SABRES 89

Gerbe used to post his feet and ask if microwaving chicken wings was ok, along with snap chatting that other guy on here...now he has all the inside information that some put high value towards.

You haven't changed your narrative and don't post cryptic garbage - by that standard, you're wrong and he's right.

Not on the same wave length today. I think Jost would have just accepted his QO and would have risked losing money in arb. Clague gets a raise in arb, imo.
- Lunaion

who had better fancy stats last year, clague or bryson?

Do you remember when we said the same thing in Botterill's final offseason? We thought 100% trades were coming.

Risto was definitely leaving because they had Montour, Miller, Risto and Jokiharju on the right side.

Nothing happened
- sbroads24

My sauce said he ran out of narcolepsy pills, when he woke up it was thanksgiving and the possible trade options expired from July.

Gerbe used to post his feet and ask if micro waving chicken wings was ok, along with snap chatting that other guy on here...now he has all the inside information that some put high value towards.

You haven't changed your narrative and don't post cryptic garbage - by that standard, you're wrong and he's right.
- washedup20

I have not had a smoke in 2 weeks

anything can happen

Gee that's to bad, but you will still cheer and watch.
- SABRES 89

Will see, they gave me a bit of hope last year. Could easily go back to catching a period here or there. And getting my highlights from here.
Could be like my favorite Baseball Team who I haven't watched more than a inning here or there in a month.

I have not had a smoke in 2 weeks

anything can happen
- homiedclown

Cigs? - congrats

Could be like my favorite Baseball Team who I haven't watched more than a inning here or there in a month.
- Buff36

really?


I am loving this division right now with baltimore in the mix

whoever comes out for playoff spots are going to be so much better than the other teams in al

Cigs? - congrats
- washedup20

been a little cranky here and there

taking 2 months off the brown liquor to help the cravings

which sucks

who had better fancy stats last year, clague or bryson?
- homiedclown

Even if Stillman is the comp, it's a big raise. Can see why they wouldn't want to mess around.

been a little cranky here and there

taking 2 months off the brown liquor to help the cravings

which sucks
- homiedclown

I took a year off before covid - the first 2/3 months were hard but then it never entered my mind. Hope the break gives you the clarity needed - good luck man.

The only statement that wasn't based on hope/if's was your comment on D - Johnson is a locker room guy - no way he makes them better on the ice. Clifton has the numbers to back him up, so does Girgs and Okposo and those had 0 translation to team (pk, defesive) success.
- washedup20

It's 3 months from the season, is there anything except hypotheticals at this point?

The overall point i was trying to amke that wasn't comprehended: I think we're improved on paper with Levi and the 2 D; but:

93 points won't get you in the playoffs next year.
We may not be as lucky with injuries this year (Quinn already)
Other moves are needed to push the bar even higher

It's 3 months from the season, is there anything except hypotheticals at this point?

The overall point i was trying to amke that wasn't comprehended: I think we're improved on paper with Levi and the 2 D; but:

93 points won't get you in the playoffs next year.
We may not be as lucky with injuries this year (Quinn already)
Other moves are needed to push the bar even higher
- turbo044

I hope year 4 of managements rebuild goes well.

really?


I am loving this division right now with baltimore in the mix

whoever comes out for playoff spots are going to be so much better than the other teams in al
- homiedclown

Yeah I haven't payed attention. Cashman ruined my desire to care

Gerbe used to post his feet and ask if microwaving chicken wings was ok, along with snap chatting that other guy on here...now he has all the inside information that some put high value towards.

You haven't changed your narrative and don't post cryptic garbage - by that standard, you're wrong and he's right.
- washedup20

Thank you

How does this affect Gerbe's prediction

https://twitter.com/NHLdo...3kdzsm6FFgoJmSWWoz5g&s=19
- Hank Balling

Did not know that Greiss was like a literal Nazi in real life.

Kinda crazy