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He didn’t look thrilled to be chosen Buffalo. Maybe it’s his Eastern European heritage or maybe bummed the Kraken passed on him.

Getting a big rhd who likes to use his size and is a huge organizational need, and a two way player with good pedigree and likes to be a pain to play against, over a brooding (and if Peters and Rivet are right, a party animal) bad body language, one way player who had a fantastic end to the season. (7 of his last 11 goals came in losses) Some are too enamored with how many goals and assists JJ had. He’s good player but we got better imo by becoming harder to play against and a change in culture. More moves come and this will look even better.

Yep

Guys, I’m ok with this. 6’5” RD 215 lbs entering his prime. Plus Doan. This is ok with me on all fronts. This helps balance our team out, with more moves to come. JJ had a career year 5v5 and he won’t match that again.

Mogilny was in a odd predicament if my memory serves me. Wasn’t that the year that no matter what happened in the final 10-15 games the Sabres were too far behind to catch team ahead but also far ahead of the team behind them that they couldn’t be caught? (I just checked and they were 0-7 in April, and finished 16 behind Montreal and 28 ahead of Hartford) I wondered how that affected his/their play? Like did he/they let up and if so did it adversely affect his final tally? By looking at the way they limped in to the playoffs I’d say it most certainly had a negative effect. I do recall Selanne scored on final day and that later that day Almo had to score two to tie him. It’s always bugged me that TS tied him in goals. Standing alone would’ve been even more impactful.

My favourite player and in ‘99 my first born was named Alexander!

Thank goodness and about time. The HHOF is back to meaning something again. Every year he’s been left out the inductions have meant less and less. Two new members had to have swayed the vote finally. Iginla and Eddie O.

Vegas can’t help themselves? You say this like it’s a bad thing. Think what you like but Sabres could only dream to have ownership and a GM doing whatever it takes to be relevant year in year out with a chance to win. Marner to Vegas would be a huge move for them and he’s younger and better than Hertl. Great moves if they happen.

Seravalli is a complete hack. Why anyone listens to this clown is beyond me.

I’m with ya, but I’m not in charge. I actually believe EP, if he comes out flat again, could very well become one of the biggest busts of all time. I really think he is the type that is happy to play and the results don’t concern him.

The Canucks may be a good trading partner. They need to keep Quinn Hughes happy and he’s buds with Norris. If Petersson is still available is that something Buffalo considers? Norris and another piece could make that happen? Just pure speculation of course.

JJ doesn’t have much leverage. If he wants out that’s fine but the way I see it is, he’s Sabres property and they own his rights for two more years. He can sign a bridge deal and keep proving his worth. But he still has to perform or he won’t get more down the road. If he’s traded and it’s an even swap or upgrade where needed that’s fine too. If he offer sheeted and signs it, he better hope it’s for the over $9 million per otherwise we will just match it and he’s here longer. I would hope we can tell him he’s not going anywhere and he keeps getting better. But he’s in no position to dictate things. I’m rambling but if we don’t want to move him and he’s that unhappy then he can hold out and we can just sit him. Play hardball. It does him no good to sulk. We can’t just farm out players as they start hitting their stride.

both in first period, first leads to goal 3, second happens while Florida on a PP.

I cannot believe the comments here about officiating. In first period of game 4, the Oilers rightfully had three penalties, 2 for high sticks. Yet it was incredible to me that two high sticks by Florida were somehow not called (one while in pp) the other leading directly to the third goal. To suggest the Panthers were jobbed by refs is such a wild take when they get away with more blatant fouls than any team in hockey. I’m talking dangerous plays like high sticks. You can think what you like but Edmonton is not who the NHL wants to win and they’ll have to do it despite officials. (I despise both teams but it’s time Canada got a Cup again)

AC/DC!

Agent for Byram says he has not asked for a trade.

Sabres have more conference finals wins since 2007 than the Canes.

I really like Knies. Thoughts on offer sheet for him?

People shat over the Sabres and rightfully so, but since 2006 the Sabres have 4 playoff round wins. Assuming Toronto lose to Florida, it will be 4 playoff round wins for Buffalo, to two playoff round wins for the Leafs since 2006. Incredible. We’ve missed 14 years in a row and the Leafs have been in every year since 2017. Wow.

Oh that Kevyn Adams up to hiring yet another one of his homophobic buddies. Aside, what the hell does Staal bring to this role?

You going to the ACDC show Tuesday?

I can tell Sabres fans this. If we got EP and he continued to slump, they would lose their minds. On top of that, he shows very little regard for winning or losing. He seems the type that’s happy to play and not fret over the outcome. That doesn’t sit well with me when you’re the fifth highest paid player in the league.

And Sabres fans got a firsthand look at all those Canadian fans boycotting the US, oh wait.

People in here talking like Norris would be covered by other teams? He’s made of glass. Maybe we luck out and he’s never hurt again or we are the team that traded for glass.

All the Power haters gonna find out how much this will hurt the Sabres next season.