Just like your takes
- IndianaSabresFan

It's nice that you still read them 👊

Few and far between

Another reason why they should stop (frank)ing around and start going for it.
- kingcong39

Solid post.
Playoffs or bust this season, IMO

Solid post.
Playoffs or bust this season, IMO
- IonSabres

What's bust mean to you?

Likely there would be no repercussions for management or coaching, second most likely scenario is that the assistant coaches get fired, and third most likely Granato gets fired.

KA is safe. I don't believe this organization has expectations

If Tuch has 2 more seasons like the last one, the decision above becomes a lot more difficult.

How many Sabres prospects profile like Tuch?

He's a unique player, and it's not like the Sabres have prospects like him.
- kingcong39

Decision will be tough.
I have wanted him on the team many years ago, so I do appreciate his game and current value.

At the same time, a smart GM knows when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. The decision becomes easier when a full pipeline is available. It is not said that the styles need to be the same, just the production should be similar at the position.

Tuch brings a needed element to the team, no doubt...the FO needs to identify other options for what he brings and not be dependent on a name.

What's bust mean to you?

Likely there would be no repercussions for management or coaching, second most likely scenario is that the assistant coaches get fired, and third most likely Granato gets fired.

KA is safe. I don't believe this organization has expectations
- Hank Balling

Not talking retribution at this point, talking attitude to get it frigging done this next season. If his team busts, that can be discussed at that time depending on the reasons.
So far, it isn't good enough...too much risk.

What's bust mean to you?

Likely there would be no repercussions for management or coaching, second most likely scenario is that the assistant coaches get fired, and third most likely Granato gets fired.

KA is safe. I don't believe this organization has expectations
- Hank Balling

Give Mike Bales 6 goalies who could all reasonably be in Rochester, then fire him him for it.

What's bust mean to you?

Likely there would be no repercussions for management or coaching, second most likely scenario is that the assistant coaches get fired, and third most likely Granato gets fired.

KA is safe. I don't believe this organization has expectations
- Hank Balling

I think that’s a tad bit harsh.

He has set this team up for sustained success for a long time with the contracts he’s handed/about to hand out and the way he’s drafted since he’s been here.

Eventually though the future needs to become the present.

We could fire Adams tomorrow but he’d still be a huge reason why this city could see a parade this decade.

There where a lot of decisions that needed to be made this year, and if things don't fall into place. Adams has made those decisions too fold if that happens.

https://twitter.com/UNISW...87582680831938560/photo/1
Cook with a 45yrd run on the 1st or 2nd play
Dodson having a good day, made a few nice plays

If Dorsey can get Cook involved in 20-25 plays a game, he's gonna have a good year. I could see him taking a few to the house.

Kyle Allen blows! We could be in trouble if Josh gets hurt.

I think that’s a tad bit harsh.

He has set this team up for sustained success for a long time with the contracts he’s handed/about to hand out and the way he’s drafted since he’s been here.

Eventually though the future needs to become the present.

We could fire Adams tomorrow but he’d still be a huge reason why this city could see a parade this decade.
- Swedish_Jesus

The question is whether this is a playoffs or bust season.

I dont think it is.

The team has never talked about winning as the priority. It's still about quote-unquote development

The question is whether this is a playoffs or bust season.

I dont think it is.

The team has never talked about winning as the priority. It's still about quote-unquote development
- Hank Balling

The question is whether this is a playoffs or bust season.

I dont think it is.

The team has never talked about winning as the priority. It's still about quote-unquote development
- Hank Balling

This year's development should be about performing under pressure.
A young roster last year struggled with it, ultimately losing playoff ground in early March that proved to be critical. As an example:
- set the bar reasonably high; 100 points
- winning record on the road (42+ pts)
- 70% of points at home (=57 pts)
- less than 245 GA
- no more than 2 losses in a row, with less than 4 occurrences of 2 game losing streaks

I don't believe this roster as currently constructed has an adequate probability of the above happening.

They are going to need more than the Grandpa vibe...who's going to step up and lead the charge? I'd place my bet on Dahlin being the guy to throw down the gauntlet. I've felt it since they drafted him...he is the future Captain.

This year's development should be about performing under pressure.
A young roster last year struggled with it, ultimately losing playoff ground in early March that proved to be critical. As an example:
- set the bar reasonably high; 100 points
- winning record on the road (42+ pts)
- 70% of points at home (=57 pts)
- less than 245 GA
- no more than 2 losses in a row, with less than 4 occurrences of 2 game losing streaks

I don't believe this roster as currently constructed has an adequate probability of the above happening.

They are going to need more than the Grandpa vibe...who's going to step up and lead the charge? I'd place my bet on Dahlin being the guy to throw down the gauntlet. I've felt it since they drafted him...he is the future Captain.
- IonSabres

Beautiful night in the Bronx, Yankees pitcher got shelled in the 1st. They put chicken finger bowls on top of cups now, god bless America

Beautiful night in the Bronx, Yankees pitcher got shelled in the 1st. They put chicken finger bowls on top of cups now, god bless America
- washedup20

We're not talking sled hockey here.

Go get Shea Theodore

We're not talking sled hockey here.

Go get Shea Theodore
- IonSabres

Not happening, but would be awesome.

Just like your takes
- IndianaSabresFan

OH MY

KA is safe. I don't believe this organization has expectations
- Hank Balling

they let a potential future NHL head coach leave instead of getting a promotion in Peca

I still wonder if Donnie did not add him to his staff so he would not be looking over his shoulder, like Ralph did with Chris Taylor

Kyle Allen blows! We could be in trouble if Josh gets hurt.
- Buff36

Case looked like crap in the preseason last year

relax

I remember when Frank looked bad and Marv was chewing him out in preseason games

The question is whether this is a playoffs or bust season.

I dont think it is.

The team has never talked about winning as the priority. It's still about quote-unquote development
- Hank Balling

bringing in no guys up front even after losing quinn is telling

screams more budget team then playoffs or bust

they let a potential future NHL head coach leave instead of getting a promotion in Peca

I still wonder if Donnie did not add him to his staff so he would not be looking over his shoulder, like Ralph did with Chris Taylor
- homiedclown

That seems very plausible

Kyle Allen blows! We could be in trouble if Josh gets hurt.
- Buff36

I dont even want to put this out into the universe but imagine if Allen had a season ending injury and they called Tom Brady out of retirement

I dont even want to put this out into the universe but imagine if Allen had a season ending injury and they called Tom Brady out of retirement
- Hank Balling

Oh my!!

https://www.nhltraderumor...ed-to-the-buffalo-sabres/
Recent article, but I don't know how recent this information is.