klos1963

If they aren't playing well, what makes them 'capable' backups? When will Hutton rebound? We've been waiting.

Getting Crozier in the expansion draft was huge too. Imlach did a helluva job.

most overrated Sabre ever. Never forgot when Bob Kelly scored the winning goal in 75 finals, Schoenfeld was caught around center ice- how does that happen 11 seconds into a period? He was always out of position. Had maybe 2 decent seasons.

Agreed. The draft is long over, it doesn't matter as much about your draft position now, it's how you are performing. Your list of players performing better than Nylander does expose our lack of talent in Rochester.

You're correct. But it's Guevermont in the original picture.

Robert's against the Habs in 1973. In Montreal facing elimination.

It was Guevremont in the picture. McIntosh was a forward.

I think I remember, Luce tossed from the faceoff and Ramsay won it against Lemaire. carried it all the way up ice... Lemaire was so pissed about losing that faceoff to a winger. back when hockey was fun. That was a wild series.

Was that the OT goal for Gare?

and we traded him for Rene Robert. I was bummed that he didn't show up for the alumni gathering after Pegula purchased the team. He was a fan favorite. I wonder what happened.

it's been known to work.

Yes, this game was nothing like any other game the last 3+ months. They're better tonight because they beat us. We blew a 2 goal lead at home to a team that's not very good. Are you saying it's a fluke that we are in the position we currently are in?

Unless they draft players and acquire some younger talent.

you seemed a little put off by my comment.

no trading away most of their talent and watching Colorado draft Hughes with their first overall pick is just dandy. I was kinda making light of the situation, chill out.

and not having their 1st round pick this draft either. Someone needs to tell Ottawa tanking only helps if you still have your own pick.

Pilut, we were talking about.

I agree, like I said, he's not ready.

I'm not sure it's a confidence thing, he's just not NHL ready.

Pilut isn't very good right now.

I think all but one of the 6 writers were favorable towards the Sabres.

And this from Sabres insider this morning "Based on @andystrickland report, I’ve heard rumblings the #Sabres are offering Ristolainen, Mittlestadt, and 2 first round picks(this year) for Point and Callahan. Tampa is deciding if it’s worth to get rid of a star in Point" This would be worth considering. Callahan and Risto have similar contracts so financially , Tampa can handle it. Is all that worth it for Point? Maybe.

I don't get that logic. Are the Sabres due for a letdown after a big win against the defending champs?

I expected more, but that may have been unrealistic. The skill level is obvious. His defensive mistakes are alarming, even for an 18 year old. Overall, pretty impressive, but a real long way to go before he is a franchise player. But he's the least of our worries.

it seemed to confuse you, don't criticize me.