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SABRES 89
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Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 02.17.2007

May 16 @ 8:20 PM ET
Mitts has played one full season, Barzal was still in the WHL at this point of his career. Nylander I believe should be a part of a trade package but if heโ€™s still here needs to make an impact. Tage is a developmental project but if he commits to the weight room I think he has untapped potential that can see him becoming an Alex Tuch type player but it all depends if we are patient enough with him and give him the time to get there.
- Pegullaville

Jesus Christ
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

May 16 @ 8:22 PM ET
Shoney comes alive double album?
- seedy

Hell yeah. Where do I preorder?
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

May 16 @ 8:23 PM ET
Mitts has played one full season, Barzal was still in the WHL at this point of his career. Nylander I believe should be a part of a trade package but if heโ€™s still here needs to make an impact. Tage is a developmental project but if he commits to the weight room I think he has untapped potential that can see him becoming an Alex Tuch type player but it all depends if we are patient enough with him and give him the time to get there.
- Pegullaville


When Yakupov was 20 he played for Sarnia.

It can go either way.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 16 @ 8:24 PM ET
He could be huge but not sure our fate is in him. Solid play in front of the goalie can make up for average goaltending.
- SabresFaninIndiana



And spectacular goaltending can make up for crap play in front of him and get you to within one game of a conference finals sweep. ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜

(I know what you're saying, though)
SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

May 16 @ 8:28 PM ET
And spectacular goaltending can make up for crap play in front of him and get you to within one game of a conference finals sweep. ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜

(I know what you're saying, though)

- Powerslave

I witnessed Hasek so I clearly know what spectacular goaltending can cover up๐Ÿ˜‰. But that type of goaltending is once in a lifetime. I would rather build up the team in front than rely on fleecing the blackhawks in a trade.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 16 @ 8:31 PM ET
I witnessed Hasek so I clearly know what spectacular goaltending can cover up๐Ÿ˜‰. But that type of goaltending is once in a lifetime. I would rather build up the team in front than rely on fleecing the blackhawks in a trade.
- SabresFaninIndiana



I think we may have something special in UPL, anyway.

Hoping that when Hutton's contract ends, Luukkonen is ready to step in.
SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

May 16 @ 8:33 PM ET
I think we may have something special in UPL, anyway.

Hoping that when Hutton's contract ends, Luukkonen is ready to step in.

- Powerslave

That would be awesome if whatever his name is turns into something good. This has probably been the longest drought in Sabres history for a true starting goalie.
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lancaster, NY
Joined: 07.17.2006

May 16 @ 8:35 PM ET
how about sending him to Pitts with the late 1st rounder we have for Malkin? Would you take 3 years of malkin at 9+ mil a year? I think I would... I think Malkin gets traded this summer...

Edit: before anyone kills me for that proposal, I think it would take more then just that....

- hehateme



Trading Mittlestadt will haunt you for his career
Powerslave
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May 16 @ 8:35 PM ET
That would be awesome if whatever his name is turns into something good. This has probably been the longest drought in Sabres history for a true starting goalie.
- SabresFaninIndiana



And the Sabres have always had good goaltending. That's pretty much been a constant. Well, until recently.
SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

May 16 @ 8:38 PM ET
And the Sabres have always had good goaltending. That's pretty much been a constant. Well, until recently.
- Powerslave

Even during the early tank years whoever we threw in net played well. Enroth, lindback, neuvirth. They all played well then got traded.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

May 16 @ 8:41 PM ET
Trading Mittlestadt will haunt you for his career
- MEBSabresFAN


No letโ€™s trade him for a 2nd line C that might have 4 years left of average 2nd line production.
SABRES 89
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Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 02.17.2007

May 16 @ 8:43 PM ET
Trading Mittlestadt will haunt you for his career
- MEBSabresFAN

No, I think we will be just fine.
joevthree
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 02.27.2011

May 16 @ 8:48 PM ET
No, I think we will be just fine.
- SABRES 89


He's 20.


Jesus Christ.
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lancaster, NY
Joined: 07.17.2006

May 16 @ 8:48 PM ET
Ok I was disappointed in Mittsโ€™ production this year as well but the trade proposals Iโ€™m seeing to get rid of him are too much.
- Pegullaville


Its insane.......I agree with you......
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 01.14.2008

May 16 @ 8:51 PM ET
Montour has an MCL sprain, recovery time 6 weeks.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

May 16 @ 8:52 PM ET
Karlsson would have been 3rd on the Sabres in goals and 4th in points by large margins.

He has had a really great season and a pretty good season.

So ummmmmm , yes

- Boss34


No.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 16 @ 8:52 PM ET
That would be awesome if whatever his name is turns into something good. This has probably been the longest drought in Sabres history for a true starting goalie.
- SabresFaninIndiana



Good point

Buffalo sports
Hockey- Sabres goalies

Football- running back is our identity with the Bill's

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 16 @ 8:54 PM ET
Trading Mittlestadt will haunt you for his career
- MEBSabresFAN


Good call MEB420fan

I feel the same way about risto.

I bet the Sam fans feel the same way about sam.

These young guys can haunt you for years
SABRES 89
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Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 02.17.2007

May 16 @ 9:11 PM ET
He's 20.


Jesus Christ.

- joevthree

We will be just fine without him.
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

May 16 @ 9:11 PM ET
When Yakupov was 20 he played for Sarnia.

It can go either way.

- Der Kaiser



Yeah but that was before he was picked #1 by Edmonton.......
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 16 @ 9:13 PM ET
We traded Mitts?

To where?
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

May 16 @ 9:14 PM ET
We traded Mitts?

To where?

- Powerslave


To infinity and beyond......
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 16 @ 9:15 PM ET
We will be just fine without him.
- SABRES 89



I kinda agree with you based on last year.

Its always the future...... with the Sabres

Jbotts made him his first ever nhl general manager pick.
I'd say he's safe: like montour safe
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

May 16 @ 9:19 PM ET
I kinda agree with you based on last year.

Its always the future...... with the Sabres

Jbotts made him his first ever nhl general manager pick.
I'd say he's safe: like montour safe

- Boss34



I can't see him trading Mitts.
22sabresQ
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Are we good yet ?
Joined: 05.23.2013

May 16 @ 9:27 PM ET
How long til we see 6K in Blue and Gold ?
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