That's what I'm hoping, but coach beard acted like he wasnt sure why dahlin wasnt joining them.

Probably a bad communicator.

Strike 1
- Boss34

That's what I'm hoping, but coach beard acted like he wasnt sure why dahlin wasnt joining them.

Probably a bad communicator.

Strike 1
- Boss34

I can't tell if you're being serious or not, but if you are, he said that the decisions are made based on fatigue, injury and family, and that based on the conversation he had with Dahlin, they both agreed that it was in Dahlin's best interest to rest up and prepare to be even better for the Sabres next year. It's all in the interview

I can't tell if you're being serious or not, but if you are, he said that the decisions are made based on fatigue, injury and family, and that based on the conversation he had with Dahlin, they both agreed that it was in Dahlin's best interest to rest up and prepare to be even better for the Sabres next year. It's all in the interview
- jcragcrumple

So Grönborg wants Dahlin to be fresh and well rested for the start of the Sabres season. Hmmmm

They will probably sign Matt Duchene at 9m
- gerbe75pts

That would be a horrible mistake

Hire the Beard or Keefe and be done with it. Offer Skinner 6 years at $8.25M and if he doesn’t except it then adios amigos. Draft Krebs or Boldy at 7 (unless Cozens or Turcotte falls) and bring in some veteran leadership and allow the kids to battle for spots and let the best man win.

You really dont think the Sabres will be good?

Shed more dead weight
A new head coach should equal at least 5 wins or more

I find it hard to believe with our talent, that were not on the bubble or better.
- Boss34

I think it will depend a lot on trade acquisitions. If we can flip guys like Okposo, Scandella and Bogo without paying a lot to be rid of them, we could improve immensely.

I just don't think that happens. I think after this year the cap opens for us again a bit, if we invest right that's when the window opens.

Olo - Eichel - Reinhart
Skinner - Mitts - Tage/Sheary

That top6 doesn't make the playoffs IMO.

Hire the Beard or Keefe and be done with it. Offer Skinner 6 years at $8.25M and if he doesn’t except it then adios amigos. Draft Krebs or Boldy at 7 (unless Cozens or Turcotte falls) and bring in some veteran leadership and allow the kids to battle for spots and let the best man win.
- Pegullaville

Skinner will sign during the legal tampering period at the end of June.

That would be a horrible mistake
- jdfitz77

How would it be horrible .

a first line center / 2nd center that can take pressure off Casey and spread scoring around is a good idea and only 1 year older then skinner

How would it be horrible .

a first line center / 2nd center that can take pressure off Casey and spread scoring around is a good idea and only 1 year older then skinner
- gerbe75pts

Because Mittelstadt won't need the "pressure" taken off him for that long. Even if it takes him 2 more years to grow into the role, you're going to be stuck with a contract you will most likely want to get out from under before it's half over.

Because Mittelstadt won't need the "pressure" taken off him for that long. Even if it takes him 2 more years to grow into the role, you're going to be stuck with a contract you will most likely want to get out from under before it's half over.
- buffalofan19

If it’s 9-9.5 per for Skinner(8yrs) or Duchene(6-7yrs), I’d lean towards Duchene.

Centers are easier to move no matter of contract than a winger IMO. It also allows the team to roll 4 lines as opposed to one line and 3 Island of Misfit toys lines.

I can't tell if you're being serious or not, but if you are, he said that the decisions are made based on fatigue, injury and family, and that based on the conversation he had with Dahlin, they both agreed that it was in Dahlin's best interest to rest up and prepare to be even better for the Sabres next year. It's all in the interview
- jcragcrumple

I was kidding, glad dahlin is resting up.

I though the beard mentioned that , he wasnt sure why dahlin skipped

BUM.

If it’s 9-9.5 per for Skinner(8yrs) or Duchene(6-7yrs), I’d lean towards Duchene.

Centers are easier to move no matter of contract than a winger IMO. It also allows the team to roll 4 lines as opposed to one line and 3 Island of Misfit toys lines.
- dadeadhead

Thinking outside the box is a good thing.

Skinner or bust is an inside the box statement. Well done here.

Your hot take for the day

Greg Brady on 590 the Fan I think Buffalo is hiring him now" in regards to Keefe.

I agree. It feels like this team spends the last 30 games of every year disengaged. More motivation wouldn't require more skill. Greater execution during the first half of the season would keep us in the hunt later in the year.
- Der Kaiser

This is a very German post.

Your hot take for the day

Greg Brady on 590 the Fan I think Buffalo is hiring him now" in regards to Keefe.
- gerbe75pts

Thinking outside the box is a good thing.

Skinner or bust is an inside the box statement. Well done here.
- RhinoFan

A cup contending team is built from the blue line through the middle.

You just need you’re goalie(no matter ranking) to get hot at the right time.

Your hot take for the day

Greg Brady on 590 the Fan I think Buffalo is hiring him now" in regards to Keefe.
- gerbe75pts

Why do we listen to Greg Brady from the Brady Bunch about Sabres rumours?

- jcragcrumple

Well done sir!

In a pass happy NFL one has to wonder the numbers guys like Rice, Reed, Brown, Moss, Carter, Monk, Largent, Lofton, etc would put up?

In a pass happy NFL one has to wonder the numbers guys like Rice, Reed, Brown, Moss, Carter, Monk, Largent, Lofton, etc would put up?
- dadeadhead

25% more IMO

A cup contending team is built from the blue line through the middle.

You just need you’re goalie(no matter ranking) to get hot at the right time.
- dadeadhead

Sounds fair to me. Skip Skinner, sign Karlsson.

I can't tell if you're being serious or not, but if you are, he said that the decisions are made based on fatigue, injury and family, and that based on the conversation he had with Dahlin, they both agreed that it was in Dahlin's best interest to rest up and prepare to be even better for the Sabres next year. It's all in the interview
- jcragcrumple

Maybe it was just a bad listener?

Strike one

25% more IMO
- homiedclown

Maybe. Rice had a bunch of targets already. As did Moss. I'd assume the other guys as well. For reference, AB has had two seasons over 180 targets, all others around 150. Moss had 1 and another in 170, Jerry was steady at 150 targets per. I think what would influence it the most is PI calls and general DBs playing not as physical.

Sounds fair to me. Skip Skinner, sign Karlsson.
- RhinoFan

Sign both