klos1963

Imagine if Eichel's game opens up like so many others did with Granato. Could be quite a big deal.

I don't think he would have a PC if he wanted out. That wouldn't be the way to do it.

Eichel , Reinhart, Risto gone?

If the Queen had a d...., she'd be the king.

I'm guessing he gets traded this summer. His value is sky high, great success without Eichel. I doubt he will sign a long term deal in Buffalo, unfortunately that means we have to trade a very good player in his prime.

He has 1 year left on his contract then he becomes an UFA. I think there is zero chance that he wants to stay in Buffalo, so I think you'll get your wish. The Sabres will try to trade him this summer, I'm guessing.

The guy that did a flyby on Hull as he was about to knock in the puck... should have sent him flying.

Sounds like another one of those non issues that someone needs to make an issue about. These kids work their butts off while on the ice. It's irrelevant.

Easier said than done.

He won't want to sign, he'll ask for the moon knowing he won't get it. He'll get traded over the summer.

Besides the final goal, the one thing that I always think of when going over the 1999 finals is how Joe Nieuwedyk won almost every faceoff , especially in the most critical times. Faceoffs are huge.

Are we really catching teams off guard when you play the same team back to back regularly? We couldn't have caught the Penguins off guard today after just playing them tough yesterday. We won't be sneaking up on Boston this week after playing them this past week. We play them 5 more times by May 1st. That may give us a good indication if this team can continue to compete as is.

we missed the playoffs by 3 points and we had 2 games in hand over Montreal , who beat us for the final spot, when the season ended. That's pretty darn close to fringe.

Probably a fringe playoff team, like we were last season. But since last season we've added or will add quality in Middlestat, Tage, Asplund, Cozens, Quinn, top 3 pick this season... if we can get goaltending straightened out, could be a competitive team next season.

keep your good players, improve on others. The only reason to trade Risto and Reinhart is if they told you there's no f-ing way they are signing another contract with Buffalo. Which is very likely.

Ullmark doesn't want to sign an extension now, it made no sense considering our lack of NHL ready goaltending, and for a 6th round pick? Senseless trade.

OJ MVP in 1973, McAdoo in 1975

I'm sure he could find happiness in any other city. Do you really think he 'loves' buffalo or does he, like every other athlete, know how to kiss up fans that need to be kissed up to. We won't get good value for Eichel, you don't trade players like him and expect to improve because of the trade.

GM has to look at if Granato is the coach that will take you to the playoffs, not just get more out of some players. He might be the right choice, but regardless of how the rest of the season plays out, the new coach search needs to be extensive. He certainly has earned an interview. Rochester might be great fit for him. It's not too unheard of to take a team that goes 0-18 and improve on that, nowhere to go but up, but can Granato help the take the team to the next step?

Pegula would only spring for a 60". Covid ya know.

What is the big picture, and why would it encourage Ullmark to re-sign here?

How many 'better' people want to come for Buffalo. If they're that good, they might wait for a different opportunity. League perception might be you get 2 years and then you're gone.

Do you believe in the Easter bunny too?

I know, it's ok to give him consideration, but you need to look around and hire the most qualified person for the job. It may be Granato, but if there is someone clearly better than Granato, hire that person.

One win does wonders for the outlook, doesn't it. We are not close at all. Likely not as bad as we've shown, but we need work.