Norcal

So does this make people happy? Will this new department lead to better players in the system?

Calgary is intriguing. Tkachuk won't be coming back but I'd love a player like him on Sabres ice. At this point it's becoming less likely a trade even happens.

I donno. If he gets a chance he might just grab it. Though he's likely slated for top pair minutes in Rochester

I could see this guy carving out a 6-8 year career in the NHL on someones 3rd pair. He plays with some edge.

I don't think Sam will be useless but he will struggle to get used to playoff hockey. I think he'll have some moments and make some plays because he is willing to go to the dirty areas but I don't believe he will be as successful as the regular season because of what teams can get away with in the playoffs. I would have said the same thing if he was still in Buffalo as well.

What a finish in Iowa. I hope they have more games planned here, it's a pretty awesome environment.

She's scrappy

Pretty cool production by MLB tonight. Glad I stumbled upon it.

I like this version

***** Robin Lehner, I don't give a ***** about his opinion.

The Buffalo Sabres will be fine

You don't say?

Lets GO!!!!!!

Im not convinced the brain trust is done on this front. No sense getting too upset about it just yet. If they go to training camp with the current crop, then I'll worry. I expect a trade.

Eichel didn't just join Twitter, I feel like that's *****

This year and next are going to be even more important in Rochester if they are going to get the process rolling. There could potentially be several future Sabres down on the farm, jelling and learning to win together. Ideally UPL starts in Rochester and is able to establish himself, earn an AHL all star birth or something.

Oh yeah, Power and Dahlin as Allen and Diggs. I can dig it.

The media is the worst sometimes

For the record, I don't think it's just lip service. I think GMKA is starting "The Process" like Beane did with the Bills. I'm choosing to let it play out a while before I get too judgemental about the success or failure of his plan. Now, can Dylan Cozens be for the Sabres what Josh Allen is for the Bills? If not, who?

Oh gotcha. Thanks

Aaron Huglen should be in Rochester this season I believe

I'm not declaring him the next tough guy of the league, just someone who is willing and able if needed, and he is still "young" in terms of defensive development years IMO. He didn't look out of place on the NHL and handled himself well in the AHL so some team will give him an opportunity I don't necessarily think it'll be Buffalo though. I guess what I'm saying is I believe he'll be in the NHL next season for somebody.

Hes a big young guy who can beat someone's ass when needed and is highly unproven in the NHL. That doesn't mean he hasn't been effective in larger roles in the ahl and college. The guy has value, I'm betting more than you think.