They've had 3 bad games between the 2 of em. 1 of those we scored 1 goal. Not an issue but a disappointment.

We should of easily won vs Pittsburgh and Columbus. Columbus Levi was so fvkcin bad and im still waiting to see Tooth comment about his night that night.
- DirtyDan

Only "bad" game I see is Levi's last start. You can hope UPL saves one to win us the game in Pittsburgh, but again, he essentially did his job. Should we really be qualifying average starts as bad?

I don't disagree with the Columbus game at all but Tooth hates UPL, so wouldn't hold any breaths lol.

I'm still a big Levi fan, and think he deserves to be here...but hbu? I thought you mentioned he should've started in Rochester, might have been a bit ago though.

Both LB's dealing with Injuries. Bernard with a Ankle and Williams his knee.

The fact that samuelsson is now an alternate captain , probably lessons the chance of a trade/ or the organization being down on him as a player.

Who wants a guy like him?

Slow , often broken down, costly. Doesn’t use his size or intimidate anyone , ever .

We’re stuck with the bum unless we change upper management imo
- Boss34

There is ALWAYS a place for a guy like him, especially after having seen your love boy Risto be traded. There is always a Coach who thinks he can get the best out of him.

His advanced Stats aren't horrible, especially when playing with certain players in Zucker, McLeod and Benson, awhile fighting to even when with Cliffy. It should be noted he pairs well Analytically with Dahlin.

I will agree that he doesn't use his size in a physical way enough for my liking, but to say doesn't use his size as in reach and tying up along the wall is Harris-like misinformation.

My issue with him is he gets lost in front of his net ..like about 5 other Dmen on the roster. Also, he makes boneheaded passes in his own zone a couple times a game. I would hope for alot more with him, don't misunderstand me.

There is ALWAYS a place for a guy like him, especially after having seen your love boy Risto be traded. There is always a Coach who thinks he can get the best out of him.

His advanced Stats aren't horrible, especially when playing with certain players in Zucker, McLeod and Benson, awhile fighting to even when with Cliffy. It should be noted he pairs well Analytically with Dahlin.

I will agree that he doesn't use his size in a physical way enough for my liking, but to say doesn't use his size as in reach and tying up along the wall is Harris-like misinformation.

My issue with him is he gets lost in front of his net ..like about 5 other Dmen on the roster. Also, he makes boneheaded passes in his own zone a couple times a game. I would hope for alot more with him, don't misunderstand me.
- IonSabres

Up 1 late, do you want him on the ice?

He fills a role that they are sorely lacking in. It's a long process to unwind from Kev drafting for Donnie.

Imagine Girgensons making 5 million

Zucker was brought in to score , not play 4th line minutes imo

Thus the pp time

He’s been disappointing
- Boss34

Zucker is playing about 15-16 minutes per game average. That's 3rd line minutes.

His last 2 seasons he scored 9 and 14 goals. His career is about .53ppg...mostly earned in 2016 through 2019....it is 2024.
Your expectations are too high, irrespective of his Contract.

That's on Adams cause he can't get anyone Better
- Buff36

This^

Up 1 late, do you want him on the ice?

He fills a role that they are sorely lacking in. It's a long process to unwind from Kev drafting for Donnie.
- Lunaion

Drafting for Donnie lol do we really have to keep reaching that far? At what point can we just say its adams job to manage the draft and it doesn't look very good?

He needs to have a vision of what it takes to be a good team and draft players that will make it happen. Drafting players because of a coach is just nonsense, how many coaches even stay employed long enough to see those prospects through?

I can understand coach input on current roster decisions, but even then it should be pretty limited. You can either acquire players that make your team better or you can't

Drafting for Donnie lol do we really have to keep reaching that far? At what point can we just say its adams job to manage the draft and it doesn't look very good?

He needs to have a vision of what it takes to be a good team and draft players that will make it happen. Drafting players because of a coach is just nonsense, how many coaches even stay employed long enough to see those prospects through?

I can understand coach input on current roster decisions, but even then it should be pretty limited. You can either acquire players that make your team better or you can't
- ieetbred

Why do you think that's reaching? You don't see a similarity in KA's draft picks and roster moves, with Donnie as HC? Don't see the fit for his style? I think it's undeniable.

Lindy regardless of how the season has started, has my faith.

Quinn needed a benching.
Now benson needs a seat.

Samuelsson should get a turn in the press box soon
- Boss34

Lindy has been saying since the season began that Benson is playing while injured.

Why do you think that's reaching? You don't see a similarity in KA's draft picks and roster moves, with Donnie as HC? Don't see the fit for his style? I think it's undeniable.
- Lunaion

And Donnie isn't here anymore

If adams based his drafting on his former head coach then add it to the list

Solid post

Probably why dahlin is being paired with joker still.

Why bump either power or byram up , when they’ve been consistent so far…
- Boss34

The Power - Byram pairing has not looked good the last 2 games they played together.

Overall, and this might strictly be my opinion, you can't have Dahlin and Power both with similar type players.

They both should have a partner that at least has a partial skill of being a hammer on the ice.

They changed their philosophy with the forwards, but kept the old philosophy on defense.

Big mistake, IMO.

Up 1 late, do you want him on the ice?

He fills a role that they are sorely lacking in. It's a long process to unwind from Kev drafting for Donnie.
- Lunaion

You answered your own question why they go to Samuelsson.

They've all but completely ignored a very important aspect of the game on defense, and it's inexcusable.

You answered your own question why they go to Samuelsson.

They've all but completely ignored a very important aspect of the game on defense, and it's inexcusable.
- kingcong39

Inexcusable or promotable?

Inexcusable or promotable?
- Lunaion

That depends on equity.

From Twitter

The biggest Sabres trade deadline additions since I started watching them in 07-08 in no particular order

- Steve Bernier
- Dominic Moore
- Raffi Torres
- Brad Boyes
- Cody Hodgson
- Jordan Greenway

A very sad list

From Twitter

The biggest Sabres trade deadline additions since I started watching them in 07-08 in no particular order

- Steve Bernier
- Dominic Moore
- Raffi Torres
- Brad Boyes
- Cody Hodgson
- Jordan Greenway

A very sad list
- lulags

What, Zubrus isn’t good enough for your little list??

I mean thank God we kept joker and didn't attempt to reform the defense to create better pairs and match ups

I mean thank God we kept joker and didn't attempt to reform the defense to create better pairs and match ups
- TheSabresTaco

I heard thats dahlins and ruffs fault

I mean thank God we kept joker and didn't attempt to reform the defense to create better pairs and match ups
- TheSabresTaco

The defense is transitory.

Been one Constant with this Defense since 2021! A bad Coach and no mentor or Leader for that group.

Up 1 late, do you want him on the ice?

He fills a role that they are sorely lacking in. It's a long process to unwind from Kev drafting for Donnie.
- Lunaion

In most cases,
Samuelsson - Dahlin would be my vote, along with McLeod, Greenway and likely Benson for their combined Defensive acumen.
However, as I stated in my post last night about Sammy, the collective Dmen in this roster tend to have amnesia on how to clear the front of the net... So I wouldn't feel great about the chances down an extra man as the opponent would likely pull their Goalie for a 6:5 situation.

As mentioned in that post as well, Sammy is not physical enough for me either, and that includes the responsibility to clear the front of the net.

Why guys who are blessed with a massive physical advantage actively chose to play soft is the greatest single issue facing this team.
Tage 6'7" 220# and plays like Connoly rather than King Kong Korab
Power at 6'6" 220# plays like Bambi
Sammy 6'4" 224# plays softer than butter in front of his net
Cliffy 5'1" 192# is the most physical whole being the smallest outside of midget Bryson.

cozens, samuelsson, clifton and dahlin need a night in the press box before benson and quinn
- homiedclown

there's zero chance they sit the captain... zero * Infinity = ZERO

I mean thank God we kept joker and didn't attempt to reform the defense to create better pairs and match ups
- TheSabresTaco

Exactly.
His reputation around the league is relatively "shot".
The best thing, other than sell, is to replace Adams with bonifide GM and PoHO experts.. not controllable first-timers in a OJT reality.
Duds for GM
Gillis for PoHO

In most cases,
Samuelsson - Dahlin would be my vote, along with McLeod, Greenway and likely Benson for their combined Defensive acumen.
However, as I stated in my post last night about Sammy, the collective Dmen in this roster tend to have amnesia on how to clear the front of the net... So I wouldn't feel great about the chances down an extra man as the opponent would likely pull their Goalie for a 6:5 situation.

As mentioned in that post as well, Sammy is not physical enough for me either, and that includes the responsibility to clear the front of the net.

Why guys who are blessed with a massive physical advantage actively chose to play soft is the greatest single issue facing this team.
Tage 6'7" 220# and plays like Connoly rather than King Kong Korab
Power at 6'6" 220# plays like Bambi
Sammy 6'4" 224# plays softer than butter in front of his net
Cliffy 5'1" 192# is the most physical whole being the smallest outside of midget Bryson.
- IonSabres

...and then the littlest guy among them that seems like he might have the biggest balls of them all makes it even more of a head scratcher.