Derrico

We’re on the eve of a new season. One week until the home opener. Almost there now. Let’s go Buffalo!!

The best form of PR is winning some ***** hockey games. Give me the best lineup that can do that. All else be damned.

It's a couple of days before the season opener. Despite wishing they brought in one more top 6 forward, I think there's plenty of reason for optimism. Tuch / Thompson / Peterka is a legitimate top line for a playoff team Benson / Cozens / Quinn has so much potential. Could be just as fun as Peterka Quinn Cozens from two years ago Zucker / McLeod / Greenway is one of the better projected third lines we've had in a long time Malenstyn / Lafferty / Aube-Kubel comprises of legitimate 4th line NHLers who excel at playing a defensive game rather than the washed up NHL/AHL tweeners we've been running out the past few years. No doubt Lindy had a say in who he wanted to bring in. Should be much improved from a roster construction standpoint. The Defense looks to be deeper than past years and OP is another year older now. Lots of potential in the top 3 of Dahlin, Byram and Power Many thought Levi was the savior last year but its tough making the jump from juniors. A professional year under his belt now and he is going in as the backup if he remains with the big club. As Thorny (Thorner?) said, betting odds are UPL is who he was last season, particularly if they play tighter D under Ruff. It'll come down to health. We can't afford to lose any top players (especially top 6) for any length of time. But the critical mass of drafting high and developing has arrived. I sure hope it doesn't go poorly because most of our key contributors are home grown and finally at the age/experience that they should be difference makers.

Agreed. But what does this mean in reality if they want Levi backing up UPL? Reimer takes up a spot on their active roster as the third goalie? Also doesn’t seem like a great idea.

I'll be there doing my part! Let's Go Buffalo!!

Veteran lineup be damned. I can’t wait to watch that Cozens, Benson, Quinn line. Looks like so much fun.

The time is now

Great Reimer article. My wings buddy says he was the most reliable of their three. Goes a bit to my point on better depth. Comrie was a tire fire last year. Horrendous numbers by any metric. Levi wasn’t ready. Not saying he’s ready this year but does have a full AHL season under his belt and by all accounts was pretty good. Obviously has a lot of potential. UPL finally took that step and should be good. Just need one of those other two to play well under hopefully a tighter Lindy Ruff D with those D specialists we added, I see an argument that goaltending may end up being a strength of this team. It’s been a long time since we’ve had that.

I’m not convinced that running out a patty kane and vlad terasenko in the twilights of their career is a better option. I really don’t. Give me the younger upside. These aren’t complete rookies. I’ve seen enough from all 3 that there is huge potential there. Many forget how good Quinn peterka and cozens line looked two years ago. You are right. That line probably has a large impact on where the Sabres end up. I’ll still sign up for our second line over the wings veterans.

Roy Vanek Pommer line from yesteryear would say otherwise. I’m confident Ruff will mix through the likes / wingers if and when needed. This team finally has some depth. If it doesn’t work as first envisioned he’s a good coach at adjusting.

No Dahlin or projected third line but all other regulars in the lineup. Europe and shortened time an influence but big change from early preseason lineups of the last couple years. Most regulars playing together right off the bat. For those in Ontario - looks like Sportsnet plus is carrying the game tonight.

Disagree. This is his fifth NHL season and entering the prime years of his career. If he fails it’s because he will never be that player we’ve hoped for, not because he’s too young. Some players on this team are still inexperienced for their roll (Benson perhaps but he’s shown he belongs there). Cozens doesn’t fit that description. He’s not too young. He’s not too inexperienced. If not year 5 then when?

Rosen was a big disappointment last night. Made a nice play on his first shift to turn the puck over and quick pass to create a counter attack but then disappeared the rest of the evening.

I’ve seen literally 6 different people with bruins gear on looking like scouts. Wtf.

Big prospect tourney and then enormous training camp for Rosen. He’s going into D+4 season. Time to piss or get off the pot.

I'm be there for fanfest and the Sat night game. Go Sabres!!

2 D and 2 TE selected?? Thanks autodraft…..

I legit don’t understand why he won’t spend more. I truly think he is interested in the team and wants them to win. Every prospect summer camp there he is in the box with KA. He’s always in the videos behind the scenes at the draft and free agency. He seems to be a big fan and is involved yet it’s bizzare here he is near the league bottom in payroll again. Not saying to pay Ehroff money but there’s additions that I’m sure could be made to strengthen the team today with how tight some teams are to the cap.

Did we sign him?

Works for me. Anytime after 7pm preferred.

This is going to come down to Bo Byrum returning to his draft/rookie potential. If he returns to even close to his rookie season then this was a huge trade for the Sabres. He just turned 23. Knowing that D take longer to develop, I think he still has top-pairing potential. If he turns into a top-pair guy this trade is a no-brainer for a 3C who everyone was ready to run out of town two years ago. If he doesn't? That's the risk Adams took and will ultimately be a big reason for his firing. Byrum could still end up being a real stud and big part of a future playoff/stanely cup run. If someone posted on this message board 2 years ago that we could get Bo for Mitts they would be laughed out of here. Obviously it also comes with enormous risk tho.

Watching the video confirms what I already thought and see every draft, prospect challenge and major events like trade deadline. Terry is always around and cares about the Sabres. Frustrating that he interferes so much with the operation of the team. But I’ve read some say he doesn’t care about the Sabres and that’s simply not true.

Agree with the above. We finallllllly have some depth. Basketball is all about stars as they play almost the entire game. Stars matter in hockey but when the best only play less than half the game you had better have depth. Injuries are unfortunately part of it too. I'm disappointed we didn't add a game-changer in the top 6 but on paper, this is the best depth the Sabres have had in years.

Taking Back Sunday was pretty awesome at River Works tonight. First time attending a concert at that venue and great way to repurpose the old grain silos. That place had a really cool vibe and great views of the city walking back. Can’t believe TBS didn’t understand what the crowd was saying when the bills make me want to shout song broke out.

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