SabresBillsFan

I agree with you somewhat but I thought Grig's did look alot better. His skating is better. You can't really look too much into that game last night because most of players that suited up for Buffalo won't be in the lineup come the start of the season.

I have to agree about his physical game but not impressed about anything else in his game. I have to agree about his physical game but not impressed about anything else in his game.

Knuckle heads they are. It sucks losing I get that and the most die-hard fan gets it. Unfortunately this team doesn't have Detroit's scouting staff who can find studs in late rounds that blossom into solid players. Darcy started the tear down and it needed to be done. Once it started it's going to take sometime to get this team back to the playoffs. The fanbase needs to understand patience is needed. Most of the kids aren't ready to step in to a mans league and contribute like McKinnon did last year. We all would love to see Reinhart on this team but I don't believe he's ready to make the jump full time. Just because he's a number 2 pick doesn't mean he earns a spot on the roster. Management and Coaching staff stressing patience on these young players so why is their a need to rush them? And end up with what another Grig's situation. We have 5 picks in the top 2 rounds next year to help with the rebuild and who knows if Murray moves Stafford, Stewart and Mezaros at the deadline. No need to rush this rebuild but let them build a contender to compete for the cup but not an also ran. I don't know about you but I'm so sick of being an also ran.

I have to admit I thought Grigs looked alot better as well. Reinhart didn't do anything to stand out but it was his first game. I'm gonna go out and say it right now. Grigs and Reinhart don't start with Buffalo. Reinhart needs to get bigger and stronger and Grigs just needs more time but he's getting close. The reason why I say this is if neither can crack the top 6 why keep them here. Yes and to piss people off on this board Flynn looked pretty decent. He skates hard and works hard. That's a Teddy Nolan type of player. I was impressed with Risto and Benoit. I could care less if Mike Weber is on this squad. Other than his physical presence he really doesn't bring much to this team. But that's just me!

This assessment is spot on. I could care less if Weber is on this squad. He doesn't bring much to the team in my opinion.

Why do I feel like EJ is the key that is making a dynamic offense just mediocre. I said it before and will constantly say it he is going to hold this team back from being better. I'm not impressed with this guy at all.

I mentioned what I would do on other threads. I would do exactly with Reinhart as Tampa did with Droiun. Another year of Reinhart getting stronger in junior and playing for team canada at world juniors would be good for him. No need to rush him unless he stands out like Myers did years ago. Complete the tank please.

Wow, absolutely no love for Flynn here. I don't think he is that bad. He works hard and doesn't get that much credit for being a third or fourth liner. Why do people want Reinhart on this roster this year. I don't want him being a third line center. I think if Murray and company are smart they ain't gonna rush this kid. Let's face it he's a kid in a mans league not many 18 year old can step in unless they have a huge skill set. I like Reinhart a lot and wanted him since the start of last year but it wouldn't hurt to do exactly with him that Tampa did with Droiun. I think Droiun, and Johnny Hockey, and Kuznetsov are going to be the 3 finalist for the Calder when it's all said and done. Complete the tank please.

Reinhart- I have to agree with PH assessment and with Nolan's no need to rush the kid I think it's going to be hard for him making this squad. Take the Tampa approach with this kid there is no need to rush him this team isn't going anywhere just yet. The only way this kid sticks if he standout big time like Myers did years ago. Myers- let's not forget people that when Myers is on his game he can change the game. When he is involved in the offense some nights last year you could see the difference in games. The guy is still really young and with the right coaching and right players around him he could be a force. I'm not ready to give up on him just yet. Stewart, Stafford- both in contract years which I believe they both might play out of their minds this year. Hodgson- if he's on the wing might put up some solid points. All in all this team I believe this team is much better. I think most people are going to see a team that is much better than u think plus they have a new coaching staff which might have a huge effect on players.

I know I would

Alot of good points. I have to agree with your true sniper assesment.

I have to agree. And Cassidy is right. Some guys will be trying to make the NHL next week why wouldn't you work your tail off especially with your GM right there.

Because a Solid QB would have closed that Dolphin game out earlier. This team has weapons at WR and RB but the only problem I see is a mediocre QB. Lets face it they reached for this guy and he wasn't that spectular at Florida State. Doesn't mean he can't get better but I'm not gonna get my hopes up. I'm not sold on Manual at all. I know he's still young and hasn't really played a full season but I just don't think he's the answer to QB situation long term. You look at every good team year in and year out they all have solid QB's.

I'm just saying as a GM you would seriously have to consider a trade if getting all those picks!

I like where the Bills are headed but I'm still not sold on Manual. He's mediocre at best.

Agree, he needs more time in junior! End of story.

I'll be pissed but it wouldn't shock me. I would be happy with Eichel. Here's a crazy question. If we end up with the 3rd - 7th pick this year would you try and yes I know most teams wouldn't even think twice about a trade but would you trade all 3 1st rounders, both 2nd's, next year's 1st and 2nd to whoever gets the 1st overall pick? I know players like him only come around once in awhile but a trade like that could be like a Quebec trade with Philly did for Lindros. It helped out both teams. Of course we know how it all played out but both teams went to the cup.

I totally agree that Grigorenko needs to work on his foot speed. He's probably another player that is going to be unhappy when he's going to Rochester. Crazy thing is he is in the last year of his entry level contract thanks to the old regime playing him. Boneheaded move.

I could see Risto also making the lineup. I'm not a Weber fan and could care less if he's on this squad. As much as I like Reinhart I still think he needs another year before being fulltime just like what Tampa did with Drouin.

He's probably going to be pissed because I just don't see him cracking the defensive lineup just yet. I think Pysyk makes that team this year. Even NHL predictions don't have Zadorov on this squad.

I highly doubt he gets that much better in just a week. He's going back to junior and hopefully Reinhart as well. As much as people want Reinhart here I think he needs to get stronger. The kid is 18. Not many kids can step in just because your a high pick. This team isn't going anywhere so why rush him?

Wow another lazy russian-- No say it ain't so! Just Kidding guys I'm sure that would piss off alot of folks.

Now that's funny but it's alittle disturbing and puzzling thinking that this squad was loaded and them lose every game. I guess it's gonna be an eye opener for a lot of these youngsters starting their seasons. Now I really hate to say this but hopefully the real Buffalo Sabres can be competitive but finish at the bottom one last season. I don't think I could go all these years watching this.

I don't know about that I'm glad that hockey is back but hopefully this will be the last year of the tank. It's painful to go through but I believe this is necessary for Buffalo to be a cup contender. Hoping we finish at the bottom and the Isles get the injury bug this year. This also ran $hit was getting old.

Wow looks like another loss 2-1 in overtime. Not good and what bothers me is a player like Armia and Catenucci not getting on the score sheet in either game. Looks like even the young Buffalo prospects are having trouble scoring. Kinda disturbing with all these picks.