Crusader1969

Don't lottery protect your 1st rounder that will be in the top 5 for a 2nd line forward? That's a bit crazy

I am on board too. Just wish it didn't cost them Byram on top of Cozens seems a pretty steep price to pay. You just have to you beat the next best deal I'm probably an idiot for thinking it would eventually work but I still like the idea of having Dahlin, Power and Byram when they are all 25+

Let's be honest. This team is at least 2 years if not 3 years away from being good.

I'm so tired of people blaming a 22 year old player for the teams issues Once he get traded to a legit NHL franchise and is paired with a RHD vet that complements his game, he will flourish Then all the people here , who constantly trash him, will wonder why that version of Power was never in Buffalo

I think that's another way of saying Sell The Team. Cause, as you said, none of this will happen under Pegula

Loved hearing Ruff say that "this teams misses the net way too often" Hello Alex Tuch complained about the two 2v1s at start of 2nd period and neither resulted in a shot on goal. of course Tuch was responsible for creating the 2v1 but was also unable to complete the pass and chance was wasted One indication that things are about to turn around for this team will be Tuch being slotted on the 3rd line with the wingers on line 1 & 2 clearly being better than him. Until that day, the team will be mediocre to terrible

Funny going back and reading all the posts about the first goal against. Seems everyone was blamed except the guy (Krebs) who turned the puck over that created the breakout. I listened to Lindy's press conference and he clearly blamed Krebs for that goal against , calling it a "terrible play"

No, but if he was even a slightly decent owner the guys out on the ice tonight would be Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel and who knows who else? But he is a terrible owner who doesn't put his money where his mouth is

What's the common denominator over the last 13 years?? Hint it isn't the players

Go A Point this time. Progress lol

Remember when some thought Buying out Jeff Skinner was a bad idea? "Decision to healthy scratch Oilers' Jeff Skinner a long time coming You could feel it coming — almost hear it — like a train in the distance, the decision to healthy scratch one of Jeff Jackson’s big free agent signings this past summer. As inevitable as Christmas or New Year's Day, Jeff Skinner’s seat in the Anaheim press box on Sunday had been waiting for him for weeks now."

I wonder where those who think he should be stripped of the C are these days ?

Quinn, Cozens, JJP magic. I'm surprised it took Lindy so long to go to it

I went back to see who made that pass. I assumed it was Tuch lol And at the opposite end of the spectrum for accuracy League MVP Rasmus Dahlin!

I agree that the Eichel surgery weighs heavily on them in attracting UFA's and getting off players NTCs. Think it's now the biggest hurdle they face. That's why I'm a proponent of getting rid of everyone involved in that situation, including the owner 100%. The narrative would be completely different if they didn't have Hasek

12-12-2 with Dahlin playing from start and finish 0-7-2 in all other games

I'll respectfully disagree. The whole thing started when he had to leave the game up 4-1 vs AVs with 20 mins to go maybe they go 5-8 over those 13. Keeps them within shouting distance of the playoffs

But it is the case and yes there are a few players on this team that shouldn't be in the NHL, mostly on the D

Crazy to think where they would be without Dahlin getting hurt not sure there is another player that is as important to his team as he is to the Sabres not saying he is the best player or should be in any Hart trophy conversation but the Sabres are a completely different team with him vs without

Not sure if there is news out there but just seeing on X that Rob Ray has just disappeared. strange that it's not being mentioned on the broadcast if this is true. I respect that maybe he has asked for privacy Hopefully everything is ok with him

Sure but you had maybe the worst defense combined with terrible goaltending. It's a tough balance for sure. That's the Sabres biggest dilemma, getting vets who can still play at a high level, cause they all have no trades and won't sign as an UFA

Is that tanking ?

Yes. One I care about the other I don't

Tanking with honour ? will you be upset if they trade away all the UFA's by the trade deadline?

I'll take the Lombardi over the MVP. It may not be a popular opinion but I don't care who wins the MVP