I think if Adams viewed Joker as the guy to play with Dahlin, he would not be a UFA in 11 and a half months
- homiedclown

Pretty good point there.

Edit: Then again, Adams has proven to not know what tf he's doing...so there's that. LOL

Otherwise, I gots nuttins.

Pretty good point there.

Edit: Then again, Adams has proven to not know what tf he's doing...so there's that. LOL

Otherwise, I gots nuttins.
- QuinnFan

Playoffs yes or no?
- Boss34

Yes. I am looking for the Sabres to be in the thick of things until they aren't - hopefully past Thanksgiving. LOL.

I am looking at meaningful games in April.

Circling back to 1st line minutes?

If Dahlin is going to play up to his capability, he can drag along Joker. I'd rather have a better 3rd line than set one up knowing it will fail. If Dahlin/Joker doesn't cave, Dahlin is still getting points, let it ride.

Or do the smart thing and try RyJo there as 36 suggests. I'm not attached to Joker, but do think him and Clifton are interchangeable but Joker has had "some" success with Dahlin, where Clifton didn't really mesh with anyone.
- QuinnFan

You can circle back to that, I'll circle back to this is poorly constructed.

You can circle back to that, I'll circle back to this is poorly constructed.
- Lunaion

hear me out

dahlin pushes them down the ice and power is the minute eater that lets dahlin do that

byram pushes them down the ice and clifton is the safe guard stay home d man

joker tries to push them down the ice and samuelsson is the stay home guy

right now IMO those should be the pairs

Quinn's gonna pop off 30+ this year. He is poised for a big breakout imo.

Benson's gonna get 20+, JJ gonna hit 25+, Tage back to 45, Coz-Coz at 25, Tuch will crack 30....nobody will be thinking of Jeffy by end of training camp.

Our PP will be middle of the pack, which alone will net us 10 more points than last year. and PK will be top-10. Dahlin will be a Norris finalist and hit 20+60

And our goalie collective save % will be over .900. 6k will be above average in all major categories. This whole franchise is primed for a breakout year like we've all been dreaming of.



Mark it down.
- LandlordTom

You have a few good points.

hear me out

dahlin pushes them down the ice and power is the minute eater that lets dahlin do that

byram pushes them down the ice and clifton is the safe guard stay home d man

joker tries to push them down the ice and samuelsson is the stay home guy

right now IMO those should be the pairs
- homiedclown

Think it's my favorite option, but Clifton-Byram feels questionable.

How often will all 6 be healthy anyways?

defense is a cluster(frank) of "settling".

The depth is there, it's great. You have a lot of guys that can play some minutes. but the top 6 is messy because they let Joker come back, who can't do jack (frank) without Dahlin.
- TheSabresTaco

Hey Dr. the shy is falling!! Wait to the season starts!!! You have a batting ave of .0001 getting anyone you want on the team!!!

Goals against –

It has been hypothesized that the new roster cannot replace last year’s goal for total. What about the goals against? I think the Sabres will be much better than the +2 differential next year, with:

A true number #1 goalie in UPL(I think he is).
A true third line, shut down center. PK center to rely on so TT is not out there.
A faster team overall based on the dead weight that left.
A heavier (forecheck and speed line) fourth line to wear down opponents.

So, what do we think – goals against improves by .25/game – 20 goals? .4 – 32 g? .5 (doubtful but maybe) – 41?

Yeah, Skinner is an anchor to any line to me. He's propped up by good players and allowed to run wild in the o-zone. Krebs can't carry him and Greenway, which is what he got tasked with.

Krebs may see the booth, but I've got a sneaking suspicion he gets traded. Think he has any value beyond a mid round pick?
- QuinnFan

Krebs and Quinn to get your top 6 forward!!

- homiedclown

Wack it harder!

Krebs and Quinn to get your top 6 forward!!
- Rsh

Swords or pistols, sir?

Bills Rookies report for Camp today, almost that Time again.
- Buff36

Time to go to cano ROOKIE!!

Goals against –

It has been hypothesized that the new roster cannot replace last year’s goal for total. What about the goals against? I think the Sabres will be much better than the +2 differential next year, with:

A true number #1 goalie in UPL(I think he is).
A true third line, shut down center. PK center to rely on so TT is not out there.
A faster team overall based on the dead weight that left.
A heavier (forecheck and speed line) fourth line to wear down opponents.

So, what do we think – goals against improves by .25/game – 20 goals? .4 – 32 g? .5 (doubtful but maybe) – 41?
- TC4145

Most of it will come down to how Lindy wants to play and what kind of goaltending they get. UPL had a good year, but until he repeats it, there will still be questions.

And I said that a couple posts after that
- Buff36

Time lag!!

Most of it will come down to how Lindy wants to play and what kind of goaltending they get. UPL had a good year, but until he repeats it, there will still be questions.
- Lunaion

I like that you like Lindy

I like that you like Lindy
- Boss34

Everyone likes Lindy. Is he still a good coach and how will this team respond to him? TBD. If they don't start strong this season, it will be a huge disappointment.

Swords or pistols, sir?
- QuinnFan

Long rifles 400 yards and aim for the ear!!

Long rifles 400 yards and aim for the ear!!
- Rsh

Hey 36 you are combat savie you earn a long rifle badge!!

Hey 36 you are combat savie you earn a long rifle badge!!
- Rsh

By the way the pizzicato sucks no show!!!!! We put it off as a candy no show!!!

By the way the pizzicato sucks no show!!!!! We put it off as a candy no show!!!
- Rsh

Hey STRIPES 77 you out there?

Agreed, for forwards.
On Defense RyJo and Joker are redundant P3 guys. You may include Cliffy in there as well.
2 of the 3 are needed, and I dare say RyJo is a better fit then either of the others.
- IonSabres

I agree with about the defense.

Clifton and greenway I’ve been saying for a couple weeks now could be cap dumps.

By the way the pizzicato sucks no show!!!!! We put it off as a candy no show!!!
- Rsh

No show! So you went there. So what is next to Koz's Pizza. Tell me what is around there ?

Hey 36 you are combat savie you earn a long rifle badge!!
- Rsh

46 or 50 is all you need to know

Brandon Aiyuk has officially asked for a Trade
- Buff36

Thank you put the 36 JIXN on that!!