tom webster

Thanks Dudacek. One last thing, I’m not even sure it all doesn’t work out. Who knows, maybe yesterday starts this team on a run, UPL turns into Ken Dryden and everyone’s happy. Today, however, there are some serious conversations going on and some answers being demanded.

Just stating what I know to be true. You can choose to believe what you will. Would it really matter anyway? Pierre LeBrun talked about them being one of the final four, would you scoff at that? Darren Dreger? In the end, you and everyone will choose to believe what you want, listen to who you want and I’m cool with that. I will offer what I have, those who know me will know who told me, those who think they know me will probably consider it to be fact and some who have no idea will decide what they want to believe. That’s how these things work.

No GM talked openly about Kane. Believe what you want but they offered him the most, wanted him here and only started to put their spin on it when Kane told them it was down to Detroit and Florida. As “Thorn” has constantly stated, Adams has become a master at leaking “the effort” and spinning things their way. 1) he didn’t trade Ullmark because he knew he could sign him. 2) he didn’t sign Ullmark because he didn’t want to block his prospects. What real franchise saves spits for prospects. 3) the contenders gave up their future for immediate satisfaction and Buffalo will benefit( he even got Donny to echo those thoughts). 4) the Devils are a year ahead so that’s why they are trading prospects and going for it 5) now apparently Detroit’s a year ahead 6) next year, Ottawa will be a year ahead 7) we were really close on a forward at free agency, but price went too high don’t worry, they are really trying.

This, I believe, is the correct take. He wanted to be here, Buffalo offered the most money, and he chose someone the Sabres are competing with. I had doubts of what kind of fir he was, don’t like him personally, and am not sure he’s what they want in the locker room, but him going there is an embarrassment to the front office.

You can’t really argue with this. He’s been really good. I’m not sure it’s sustainable but how huge would it be for them if he actually becomes a legitimate starter. I, too, couldn’t ge happier if proven wrong.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone and remember “A nod’s as good as a wink to a blind horse.” 😉

Any three of those guys is fine. To have six is, as you said, disgusting

This is the 23-24 season.

I’ve never felt that Savoie was highly regarded in the organization. They really wanted Kasper and Savoie was the consolation prize. Then after drafting Benson it seemed like they couldn’t talk about him without mentioning that he was the best player on the ice whenever they checked in on Savoie.

Things I know for certain; 1) the Sabres have made the best financial offer(two years). 2) Last time I talked to anyone, he still “waxed poetic” about playing here 3) the Sabres have done their “due diligence” and believe he has matured and could handle playing here 4) he will not sign here without assurances the team is “all in.” I am not a big fan of this move but my feelings may be colored by my dislike for the family. It is point number four that I feel is the best part about the whole scenario. The flip side, of course, is if he goes elsewhere he believes they aren’t ready for contender status. The situation is still fluid but I won’t be surprised if it all comes to a head tomorrow.

These takes are hysterical. It’s like no one pays attention to what’s going on around the league. There are like three teams with records significantly above .500 and 3 sucking pond scum. Everyone else is treading water as they figure things out.

Sorry.

I’d carry a barf bag for the next little bit

3 X 7.140M

Me too. I loved Playfair. I liked the whole Barbably, Boughner, Ray thing but now it bores me and seems largely “wrestling like” and serves little to no purpose.

It is not a big part of the game. The Vegas Knights had the fewest penalty minutes per game last year and won the Cup. Carolina, The Rangers and the Devils were/are three of the best teams in the East were all in the lowest six. You can convince yourself it’s relevant but the numbers suggest otherwise.

I believe toughness is an important attribute. I just don’t think fighting is necessary.

We have different definitions of “toughness.” I’d take Hagel back over Deslauriers but whatever. By the way, how’d that work out for Tampa?

I hope he does come back gun shy. Your top centers shouldn’t be getting into fights with other teams top pugilists. The notion that getting into a fight the final minutes of an embarrassing loss has any benefit at all is laughable. The concept that teams still have to employ “fighters” to protect their top players is laughable. The notion that the Sabres wouldn’t have been better served with Cozens in the lineup against Carolina is incomprehensible.

And that’s what NHL goalies do consistently. Also, the 40-15 game wasn’t as lopsided as 40-15. He’s played better but neither he nor Levi have been good enough this year.

I hate this take. Good teams have goalies that sometimes have to bail them out. UPL played well and has this season but these “little” mistakes add up. The difference between championship teams and also rans can be as little as 15-20 goals per year.

This is the most likely scenario. The only way he goes 8 is if he takes similar to Tage and Dylan and I doubt his agent allows that.

I’m not sure I understand

1) EER guidance? 2) He authorized $7M in signing bonuses but wouldn’t retain $2M in order to $1.7M by buying out VO and replacing him with some prospect on a rookie contract? He needs a new accountant.

TP hasn’t put any restrictions on spending. KA is a fairly smart guy and he isn’t going to spend $2M to acquire a fourth round pick. There was no market for him so it made sense to just let him be your 13/14 forward and who knows, maybe he wins you a game or two if the right situation pops up.