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Why do they insist on playing Meszaros? I want to see Zadorov, hell I'll take Weber's talents over Meszaros.

Myers wasn't great tonight but I'm still unwilling to trade him to Detroit for an unproven prospect. For both that he may wake up in Detroit and haunt us for years and or Larkin is a bust.

I wouldn't mind throwing money at Babcock, he's won a cup and has consistently done well. I feel bad for Girgs, he's the lonliest number out there

What's Rolston now anyway?

For starters I like this new Myers, he seems far more chippy and angry Stafford seems to have finally became a man since Nolan came, sticking up for his teammates We seem better as of the last couple games, but we're just unlucky to be also playing really good teams, with good goaltending. I wish they'd scratch Mezaros already, put in Zadorov, he can't be worse on defense.

Sect 120 row 17 for me. McDavid's skill should be illegal!

I was going for more or less Stafford + Myers + 2nd/3rd rounder = Eberle + human Myers won a Calder after all and is a freak of nature, Stafford has scored 30 and is a 20 goal guy usually, along with Eberle being about a 60 to 70 point guy. It's hard to judge Myers vs Eberle's trade value as it is

Hmm, how about..... Myers, Stafford/Stewart, a 3rd rounder and Hodgson for Eberle and Nurse and their 2nd rounder It would sorta be Myers for Eberle in terms of high end youngster for high end youngster, Nurse would fill the loss on D to our depth and Hodgson and Stafford cover any offsetting problems.

I think one of the problems is we didn't get the Ted Nolan of 97' we all hoped for, the guy who looked all fired up like Patrick Roy does for Colorado. Instead we got a guy whom is trying to over compensate for his past by being against fighters and showing little emotion on the bench. Much like this team does, he seems more sedated than we expected; and his style seems to be sedated as well. Players are walking through walls, not running through them so to speak. If the Sabres played like they did against Chicago in the 2nd period all 60 mins, we'd be entertained and the Sabres may actually look decent. (They were finishing their checks, pressuring Chicago, and playing hard shift to shift) They won't be a good team due to their lack of possession skills but at least they need to make the other team pa to have theirs. I think TN will get pass this year and next year he'll begin his judgment period.

I would fervently disagree, trading to a rival only works if the player is a rental piece or they are grossly overpaying for a short term low-risk asset. For example I would refuse to trade Myers to Boston or Detroit unless we are receiving equal or more potential in return. For example if its Myers for Nyquist straight up, that's not horrid since both are young, both have skill, and both have the potential to do great for their new teams. Myers for those 3 prospects may again be an alright swap due to it also being a non divisional team. Stewart to Boston would only work for me if we are getting more than ample in return. For example in hypothetical, I'd be willing to trade Stewart to Chicago for a 2nd and 4th but require Boston to likely give me a 1st or a pair of 2nds. Especially at this point of the season where if he lights it up which he does seem to fit the Bruins organizational style, I don't want to have to watch him haunt us for years to come. You two may be all for no rivalry trade constraints but at this point of the season it would only hurt moral further. Oh and here's a random trade proposal, Stewart, STL's 1st & Stafford for Teddy Purcell and their 1st rounder. I doubt they'd take it, but I'd certainly make the offer and get Dreger to report on it if not only to piss off Oilers fans who want to win now more.

I'd go to Gary Bettman, you needs to work out something with the CHL because if not we may be forced to let one of our high end prospects play in the competition's league. All we need is a loophole that would allow us to send Zadorov to the AHL on a year long training regiment or something.

Girgs (2nd/3rd line C + Captain) Gorges (2nd pair) Myers (2nd pair) McCormick/Foligno (4th line C) Kaleta (4th line wing) Deslauries (4th line wing) Moulson (2nd line winger) Ennis and Hodgson (No idea but seems potetially effective)

Both?

He won the Calder Trophy as an 18 year old rookie, he has a nice contract, and is a freak of nature with his size. And seeing as we have no pressing need to trade Myers, I see it as Mantha/Nyquist + or NO TRADE. Especially in regards to Detroit since they are a division rival.

Oh screw all this politically correct BS I predict Girgensons scoring a goal again

Periods 1&2 were entertaining Period 3 not so much.............. Enroth seemed to play ok, granted Buffalo seemed unwilling to protect the slot. Why isn't Girgs on the PP?

Girgensons in goals after the 1st game......... :rolleyes:

A lost, but at least it was far more entertaining than last year. 49 more o these types of losses to go!

I still can't see them making the playoffs, to few spots and they seem to be a middle contender. Atlantic Boston,Montreal,Tampa Bay Metro NYR, Pittsburgh, Spot A Wild Card Detroit (We may as well assume it at this point) Spot B Spot A would have Washington, NYI, Columbus, Philly, and NJD fighting for it Spot B would have A + Toronto, Florida?, Ottawa? I just can't see them fitting in in that scenario

Probably the best Sabres game played in over a year, regardless of it being a preseason game. I love the fact Girgensons looks like a vet out there in how he's playing, not running through walls like last preseason but keeping himself healthy. Yet he never takes shifts off, he just isn't playing hellion mode yet. Grigo looks better than Hodgson on defense now, maybe its just his size though. Regardless Grigo looks like a whole different player in both interviews and on-ice.

Mentally Reinhart seems capable, but think his body will betray his NHL chances for this year though. I'd still give him 9 games though, he needs NHL competition to adjust better, then send him down with a nice list of goals with the carrot dangling to return after the deadline if he massacres the Junior leagues and grows a tad. Contract be damned in that case if you get the idea. I wish he could play in the AHL though..... 1st line was spotty in performance, Stafford seems driven though. Moulson and Ennis had iffy games but did show flashes of skill. Hodgson looked oddly greedy; what changed over the summer? He used to be almost too giving before. Stewart looked very good, tapered off in the 2nd, seem to awaken in the 3rd again though. Everyone else just looked their part, Risto wasn't great but wasn't bad, Zadorov needs AHL time it would seem.

Here's my takes on the game: It was a tad unfair in the disparity between the rosters but Buffalo certainly fought valiantly. Benoit- he might be the best depth defenseman we've had in years. Looked smooth with his skating and in the last 3 minutes looked exceptional in the offensive end. Risto- Looks like a vet most of the time, made a smart play when racing Ward to the loose puck, pinched at good times, made few mistakes, and made some very nice behind the net plays Grigs- certainly looks better then he had in the past, skates far harder and was actually using his body to protect the puck, very good signs of maturity in his case and was a faceoff master Zadorov- didn't wow in the first two periods, didn't screw up a ton either though, 3rd period he looked more like the Zadorov we are used to, hitting and skating around in the offensive zone to help with the cycle Reinhart- didn't wow me, however that being said, he certainly didn't look lost out there by any means, mentally I think he's NHL caliber already but I still worry about his frame, wasn't jumpy with passes either Others: Lieuwen looked very good out there, overall there wasn't any bad play persay and AHL/Junior Sabres only lost 1-0 to NHL/a few prospects Capitals, Holtby played goalie in 2nd and 3rd

I can't see Bobby Ryan signing here unless we got Johansen, Johansen would cost a great deal but if he were a reasonable cost I may be tempted. However I'd hold my NYI and Sabres 1st rounders regardless

Gionta = C Stafford and Gorges = As Girgs is 1st Substitute in the event of injury then Myers then Moulson