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Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look đź‘€ at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

Apr 25 @ 8:50 AM ET
The ironic part of this, is most likely Johnson fought with Meatball due to the environment cultivated in Buffalo leading to his trade, not his play on the ice...
- washedup20

I know and the cherry on top is, it’s looking like he was in the right and at least trying to push for accountability.

He made himself a scapegoat. The more I think about it, the more I realize that Donnie is kind of a wanker.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 25 @ 8:53 AM ET
I know and the cherry on top is, it’s looking like he was in the right and at least trying to push for accountability.

He made himself a scapegoat. The more I think about it, the more I realize that Donnie is kind of a wanker.

- Jet Jaguar BD


The environment was here prior to Donnie, he (like Adams) are just plug ins for Terry.

Now the future of this core (which is less talented than the previous core) is solely dependent on a 64 year old coach...who looks like one hiccup/burp away from a stroke.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Apr 25 @ 8:56 AM ET
Happy Draft Day ladies and gents. Hopefully we draft our next HOFer today.
Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look đź‘€ at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
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Apr 25 @ 9:12 AM ET
The environment was here prior to Donnie, he (like Adams) are just plug ins for Terry.

Now the future of this core (which is less talented than the previous core) is solely dependent on a 64 year old coach...who looks like one hiccup/burp away from a stroke.

- washedup20

I am indifferent to the Lindy Ruff hire. With the direction they decided to go after the LaFontaine debacle, I think it was in his best interests to leave. Why punish one of the winningest coaches ever with an obvious tank plan where losing was a requirement to the point where we had to trade goalies away for playing too good.

Dallas can’t seem to get over the hump with anyone coaching them and New Jersey have been stuck in goaltending limbo for a decade now.

I personally would have preferred Gallant but of the available coaches, and even if Tortorella was in the mix, Lindy is just as good or bad of a choice as any.

The only thing that would upset me is if Brind’amour becomes available and this is what causes us to miss out on him.

I think Lindy back in Buffalo is a shot in the arm for him just as much as the fanbase and locker room.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Apr 25 @ 9:14 AM ET
I know and the cherry on top is, it’s looking like he was in the right and at least trying to push for accountability.

He made himself a scapegoat. The more I think about it, the more I realize that Donnie is kind of a wanker.

- Jet Jaguar BD


Donnie let the pressure of making the playoffs impact him as well this past season, and I think that trickled down a bit to the players.

He was never a strong X's and O's guy, and had very little support in that regard from his Assistant Coaches. He, his staff and the Players were lost in developing effective strategies and tactics when opponents took away the way the team preferred to play pond hockey.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Apr 25 @ 9:17 AM ET
I am indifferent to the Lindy Ruff hire. With the direction they decided to go after the LaFontaine debacle, I think it was in his best interests to leave. Why punish one of the winningest coaches ever with an obvious tank plan where losing was a requirement to the point where we had to trade goalies away for playing too good.

Dallas can’t seem to get over the hump with anyone coaching them and New Jersey have been stuck in goaltending limbo for a decade now.

I personally would have preferred Gallant but of the available coaches, and even if Tortorella was in the mix, Lindy is just as good or bad of a choice as any.

The only thing that would upset me is if Brind’amour becomes available and this is what causes us to miss out on him.

I think Lindy back in Buffalo is a shot in the arm for him just as much as the fanbase and locker room.

- Jet Jaguar BD


Solid post... Although you seem to be suffering from my diarrhea of the mouth disease.. this case of the keyboard, lol.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Apr 25 @ 9:22 AM ET
I am indifferent to the Lindy Ruff hire. With the direction they decided to go after the LaFontaine debacle, I think it was in his best interests to leave. Why punish one of the winningest coaches ever with an obvious tank plan where losing was a requirement to the point where we had to trade goalies away for playing too good.

Dallas can’t seem to get over the hump with anyone coaching them and New Jersey have been stuck in goaltending limbo for a decade now.

I personally would have preferred Gallant but of the available coaches, and even if Tortorella was in the mix, Lindy is just as good or bad of a choice as any.

The only thing that would upset me is if Brind’amour becomes available and this is what causes us to miss out on him.

I think Lindy back in Buffalo is a shot in the arm for him just as much as the fanbase and locker room.

- Jet Jaguar BD


Well said. I'm pretty excited for Ruff, I think he's a good coach and I was worried we were going to be forced to go dumpster diving again. That said, I would've preferred Gallant instead and Rod would've been cool, but we gave that no chance. Positives and negatives.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 25 @ 9:48 AM ET
I am indifferent to the Lindy Ruff hire. With the direction they decided to go after the LaFontaine debacle, I think it was in his best interests to leave. Why punish one of the winningest coaches ever with an obvious tank plan where losing was a requirement to the point where we had to trade goalies away for playing too good.

Dallas can’t seem to get over the hump with anyone coaching them and New Jersey have been stuck in goaltending limbo for a decade now.

I personally would have preferred Gallant but of the available coaches, and even if Tortorella was in the mix, Lindy is just as good or bad of a choice as any.

The only thing that would upset me is if Brind’amour becomes available and this is what causes us to miss out on him.

I think Lindy back in Buffalo is a shot in the arm for him just as much as the fanbase and locker room.

- Jet Jaguar BD


When is the booster(s) scheduled?

Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Apr 25 @ 9:48 AM ET
Ya, and EVERYONE sees it.
Yet you push this false narrative that everyone loves him and want more like him.

When phrases like Power forward, or tough to play against, or grit is used; then replace Greenway in your head with the likes of
-Tkachuk brothers
-Lawson Crouse
-Dakota Joshua
-Evander Kane (although the person sucks)
-Tom Wilson

Get it?

- IonSabres


Buff36 thinks we need 20 greenways
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 25 @ 9:52 AM ET
Buff36 thinks we need 20 greenways
- Sabretooth9

NEVER ONCE SAID THAT! Actually didn't like the trade.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Apr 25 @ 9:55 AM ET
Ya, and EVERYONE sees it.
Yet you push this false narrative that everyone loves him and want more like him.

When phrases like Power forward, or tough to play against, or grit is used; then replace Greenway in your head with the likes of
-Tkachuk brothers
-Lawson Crouse
-Dakota Joshua
-Evander Kane (although the person sucks)
-Tom Wilson

Get it?

- IonSabres


Tkachuck brothers and a younger evander Kane (now’s he’s slower) is a player I would want.

They can skate, play with speed, and skill and hit.

Tom Wilson and Lawson crouses of the world don’t meet my requirements in the skating department.

And fyi cozens, Dahlin, and skilled players come playoff time will need to change their game up when it happens

We have seen some shades of it vs the panthers in the past
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 25 @ 9:55 AM ET
Buff36 thinks we need 20 greenways
- Sabretooth9

Hey I can't help you are a Idiot when it comes to Hockey and people rip you up for your stupid takes.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 25 @ 9:58 AM ET
Tkachuck brothers and a younger evander Kane (now’s he’s slower) is a player I would want.

They can skate, play with speed, and skill and hit.

Tom Wilson and Lawson crouses of the world don’t meet my requirements in the skating department.

And fyi cozens, Dahlin, and skilled players come playoff time will need to change their game up when it happens

We have seen some shades of it vs the panthers in the past

- Sabretooth9

Lawson Crouse is a good skater for a man his size. You show more and more that Hockey is a sport you know nothing about.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 25 @ 10:00 AM ET
Tkachuck brothers and a younger evander Kane (now’s he’s slower) is a player I would want.

They can skate, play with speed, and skill and hit.

Tom Wilson and Lawson crouses of the world don’t meet my requirements in the skating department.

And fyi cozens, Dahlin, and skilled players come playoff time will need to change their game up when it happens

We have seen some shades of it vs the panthers in the past

- Sabretooth9



Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Apr 25 @ 10:08 AM ET
Lawson Crouse is a good skater for a man his size. You show more and more that Hockey is a sport you know nothing about.
- Buff36


He’s not a great skater. Sorry. Most scouting report says “solid skater.”

That means not great. In the nhl solid does help you.

Ask Reinhart. His biggest knock was his skating and speed. The guy improved it tremendously

If you can’t skate. I don’t want you
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 25 @ 10:09 AM ET
Love to hear your thoughts.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/5071372
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 25 @ 10:11 AM ET
Love to hear your thoughts.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/5071372

- TheSabresTaco


Iafallo, Alex WPG

for

Skinner, Jeff ($2,500,000 retained)


that would be a steal

Defense is not competitive enough IMO, to soft.

Love the 3rd line.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Apr 25 @ 10:14 AM ET
Love to hear your thoughts.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/5071372

- TheSabresTaco


Yes to all 3 of those
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Apr 25 @ 10:15 AM ET
Tkachuck brothers and a younger evander Kane (now’s he’s slower) is a player I would want.

They can skate, play with speed, and skill and hit.

Tom Wilson and Lawson crouses of the world don’t meet my requirements in the skating department.

And fyi cozens, Dahlin, and skilled players come playoff time will need to change their game up when it happens

We have seen some shades of it vs the panthers in the past

- Sabretooth9


Ryan Reeves has been in the playoffs 13 straight years. Discuss.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Apr 25 @ 10:18 AM ET
Ryan Reeves has been in the playoffs 13 straight years. Discuss.
- ImThatGuy


Tom Wilson had 15pts in 21 games the year they won the cup. He also leads there team after 2 games this year with 3pts. While everyone else doesn't have more than 1.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Apr 25 @ 10:19 AM ET
Ryan Reeves has been in the playoffs 13 straight years. Discuss.
- ImThatGuy


Useless player. Leaf fans actually make fun of the dude because he’s so bad and are mad at how much of a waste he is
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Apr 25 @ 10:20 AM ET
Useless player. Leaf fans actually make fun of the dude because he’s so bad and are mad at how much of a waste he is
- Sabretooth9


He was solid last night.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 25 @ 10:21 AM ET
Ryan Reeves has been in the playoffs 13 straight years. Discuss.
- ImThatGuy

washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 25 @ 10:22 AM ET
He was solid last night.
- DirtyDan

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

Apr 25 @ 10:23 AM ET
Iafallo, Alex WPG

for

Skinner, Jeff ($2,500,000 retained)


that would be a steal

Defense is not competitive enough IMO, to soft.

Love the 3rd line.

- washedup20


I was thinking on that. Based on the massive overhaul at forward, it doesn't leave much left for the defense, which I assume is very safe.

This is a tough spot. Do you trade Ryan Johnson for a Will Borgen? He's the closest NHLer of them all and he's cheap, which is becoming clear they will need in the next two years. Maybe Jeremy Lauzon.
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