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Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 23 @ 9:34 PM ET
How many weeks, I mean months, did everyone wonder if Olofsson was the issue, or Casey, or both, before they finally took action to find out.
- kingcong39

To many
Nightmare Fuel
Atlanta Thrashers
Joined: 07.26.2022

Jul 23 @ 10:31 PM ET
Kickboxer on BBC America right now. Some say one of the biggest snubs in Oscars History. Daniel Day Lewis won best actor for his role of Christy Brown in My Left Foot over JCVD. Generational Talent Actor JCVD not even nominated for his leading role in Kickboxer. The Academy must not have known he was the Predator before he got poop canned.

It’s a travesty.


NOT

- Hatboro_Swords

Jean Claude is the best actor of all the action stars to come out of the 80’s and he honest to god should have been nominated at least a couple of times.

Go watch JCVD and tell me that monologue didn’t make you cry like a b¡tch.

Not to mention, he should have gotten a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Expendables 2.

You can hate on him all you want, but if this doesn’t make you smile, you’re crazy:

https://youtube.com/watch...G7BPmTC8fZs&feature=share
Nightmare Fuel
Atlanta Thrashers
Joined: 07.26.2022

Jul 23 @ 10:34 PM ET
for the record, Ertz's wife sang the national anthem and had her hand on her heart

unlike most of the team that went silent

F@ck them

https://twitter.com/FOXSo...ional-anthem-world-cup%2F

- homiedclown


[img] that’s bait mad max gif /img]
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 24 @ 6:08 AM ET
The never ending cycle of Olofsson. He'd be gone if they could.
- Lunaion



From reading Adams trade history, what would you conclude the Sabres are building?

https://www.capfriendly.c.../trades/staff/kevyn-adams
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jul 24 @ 6:28 AM ET
From reading Adams trade history, what would you conclude the Sabres are building?

https://www.capfriendly.c.../trades/staff/kevyn-adams

- washedup20


Conclusion is Adams likes deals involving future considerations a bit too much...?
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 24 @ 6:34 AM ET
Conclusion is Adams likes deals involving future considerations a bit too much...?
- kingcong39


Your guess is as good as mine, it’s all over the place.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 24 @ 6:40 AM ET
From reading Adams trade history, what would you conclude the Sabres are building?

https://www.capfriendly.c.../trades/staff/kevyn-adams

- washedup20

A powerhouse full of Vibes
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 24 @ 6:50 AM ET
A powerhouse full of Vibes
- Buff36




Summer of Adam’s
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 24 @ 6:56 AM ET


Summer of Adam’s

- Gr8daygo

That's was his Fluff preparation to help with getting Levi signed. Really focused on Jaw and lip movements with the chair!😇😇
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 24 @ 7:03 AM ET
A powerhouse full of Vibes
- Buff36


Now his UFA signings:

https://www.capfriendly.com/staff/kevyn-adams

Other than drafting 1st and early 2nd round prospects, there is no pattern to show what Adams is trying to build, it looks like he is tossing out prayers and hoping something works, with no timeline on when those prayers are answered.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 24 @ 7:14 AM ET
Now his UFA signings:

https://www.capfriendly.com/staff/kevyn-adams

Other than drafting 1st and early 2nd round prospects, there is no pattern to show what Adams is trying to build, it looks like he is tossing out prayers and hoping something works, with no timeline on when those prayers are answered.

- washedup20

Well hopefully it works. The lights are very dim at this point and that's because they gave me hope last season. This off-season so far has dimmed that hope again. I hope Adams plan works cause I Love Hockey and the Sabres but I am close to turning those lights completely off.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 24 @ 7:38 AM ET
Well hopefully it works. The lights are very dim at this point and that's because they gave me hope last season. This off-season so far has dimmed that hope again. I hope Adams plan works cause I Love Hockey and the Sabres but I am close to turning those lights completely off.
- Buff36


What is different now vs this:

"Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill is still relatively new to the job, but one tendency he’s shown is his will to take on low-risk, high-reward players. Botterill doesn’t believe in building through free agency and isn’t likely to chase the big fish. Instead, he’ll look to buy low in trades and on the open market.

Last offseason Botterill took a chance on Nathan Beaulieu for only a third-round pick. The 25-year-old defenseman didn’t have a great season, but still has one more year remaining on his contract.

Benoit Pouliot was another flyer that Botterill took a shot on that was probably a wash. He wasn’t great at times but did score 13 goals on the season.

The other buy-low move that did work out was the trade for forward Scott Wilson. He came over with no points and ended the season with 14.

This summer there are few higher profile players that Botterill can target as buy-low options to improve his hockey club."

https://www.diebytheblade...thanasiou-calvin-de-haan/

The only difference is quantity of 1st round picks for Adams, which cost him 3 nhl seasons and the existing core. I agree with the notion the core had to go, but to only get Tuch back while the rest of the return is based on promise. With the other weaknesses Adams has, he has backed himself into a corner and the solution to get out requires him to go through his weaknesses as GM.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 24 @ 7:45 AM ET
Look familiar?

https://twointhebox.com/2...ds-to-improve-roster-now/
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 24 @ 7:45 AM ET
What is different now vs this:

"Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill is still relatively new to the job, but one tendency he’s shown is his will to take on low-risk, high-reward players. Botterill doesn’t believe in building through free agency and isn’t likely to chase the big fish. Instead, he’ll look to buy low in trades and on the open market.

Last offseason Botterill took a chance on Nathan Beaulieu for only a third-round pick. The 25-year-old defenseman didn’t have a great season, but still has one more year remaining on his contract.

Benoit Pouliot was another flyer that Botterill took a shot on that was probably a wash. He wasn’t great at times but did score 13 goals on the season.

The other buy-low move that did work out was the trade for forward Scott Wilson. He came over with no points and ended the season with 14.

This summer there are few higher profile players that Botterill can target as buy-low options to improve his hockey club."

https://www.diebytheblade...thanasiou-calvin-de-haan/

The only difference is quantity of 1st round picks for Adams, which cost him the existing core. I agree with the notion the core had to go, but to only get Tuch back while the rest of the return is based on promise. With the other weaknesses Adams has, he has backed himself into a corner and the league is in a waiting period forcing next season to be a throw away to allow youth to grow. What other organization or team would allow this?

- washedup20

Really similar in some ways. Probably the quantity of assets at his disposal the last couple years for Adams is the only difference.
joshs
Buffalo Sabres
Location: cheektowaga, NY
Joined: 07.07.2012

Jul 24 @ 7:57 AM ET
Brad I can’t even imagine what you are going through. I am deeply saddened for your loss.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 24 @ 9:04 AM ET
Alaina Getzenberg
@agetzenberg
·
7m
Bills running back Nyheim Hines has suffered what is expected to be a season-ending knee injury away from the team's facility, source confirms, as NFL Network first reported.

Bills lose a RB and the team's primary punt/kick returner going into camp before training camp starts.
Nightmare Fuel
Atlanta Thrashers
Joined: 07.26.2022

Jul 24 @ 9:08 AM ET
Now his UFA signings:

https://www.capfriendly.com/staff/kevyn-adams

Other than drafting 1st and early 2nd round prospects, there is no pattern to show what Adams is trying to build, it looks like he is tossing out prayers and hoping something works, with no timeline on when those prayers are answered.

- washedup20

The Buffalo way
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 24 @ 9:27 AM ET
Alaina Getzenberg
@agetzenberg
·
7m
Bills running back Nyheim Hines has suffered what is expected to be a season-ending knee injury away from the team's facility, source confirms, as NFL Network first reported.

Bills lose a RB and the team's primary punt/kick returner going into camp before training camp starts.

- Stripes77


Delvin Cook took him out, Tanya Harding style…
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 24 @ 9:34 AM ET
Alaina Getzenberg
@agetzenberg
·
7m
Bills running back Nyheim Hines has suffered what is expected to be a season-ending knee injury away from the team's facility, source confirms, as NFL Network first reported.

Bills lose a RB and the team's primary punt/kick returner going into camp before training camp starts.

- Stripes77

WTF
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

Jul 24 @ 9:40 AM ET
Alaina Getzenberg
@agetzenberg
·
7m
Bills running back Nyheim Hines has suffered what is expected to be a season-ending knee injury away from the team's facility, source confirms, as NFL Network first reported.

Bills lose a RB and the team's primary punt/kick returner going into camp before training camp starts.

- Stripes77

Grab your popcorn
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 24 @ 9:41 AM ET
Alaina Getzenberg
@agetzenberg
·
7m
Bills running back Nyheim Hines has suffered what is expected to be a season-ending knee injury away from the team's facility, source confirms, as NFL Network first reported.

Bills lose a RB and the team's primary punt/kick returner going into camp before training camp starts.

- Stripes77

With the new fair catch rules….meh.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 24 @ 9:42 AM ET
If anyone plays puckdoku, there are ample Olli options today
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 24 @ 9:48 AM ET
Grab your popcorn
- SABRES 89


You get any info on the Bills? Is Terry getting involved?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 24 @ 9:51 AM ET
You get any info on the Bills? Is Terry getting involved?
- washedup20


no. beane has a contract clause that he can't have direct involvement.
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

Jul 24 @ 9:52 AM ET
You get any info on the Bills? Is Terry getting involved?
- washedup20

Just Sabres sorry.
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