Eleven Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Thorny said: Exactly. It's like digging into a big gambling hole, and we've won enough (seemingly) in a row this offseason (finally) where we are "back" to goalie being the big thing. The bold - I'm trying to think now if we've had ELITE goaltending for more or less than half of my tenure as a fan. Has to be way less than half, now. I don't know how old you are, but in general, I feel that people who looked at Miller as less than elite grew up on Hasek or otherwise were spoiled by watching him. Miller wasn't Hasek, of course; he wasn't the greatest goalie in NHL history. Fine. He still was elite. Edited October 13, 2020 by Eleven 1 1 Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 Just now, Eleven said: I don't know how old you are, but in general, I feel that people who looked at Miller as less than elite grew up on Hasek. Miller wasn't Hasek, of course; he wasn't the greatest goalie in NHL history. Fine. He still was elite. Broke it down above. And I agree. 2 Quote
Eleven Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Thorny said: Broke it down above. And I agree. Damned kids... 3 Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) This also means, that by digging back up to where "goalie" is the main issue, we're back to 2014, when we traded Miller. Other words - right near the beginning of the tank. Let it be known: The signing of Taylor Hall marked the Official end of the Great Tank Edited October 13, 2020 by Thorny 2 Quote
Eleven Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 Just now, Thorny said: This also means, that by digging back up to where "goalie" is the main issue, we're back to 2014, when we traded Miller. Other words - right near the beginning of the tank. Let it be known: The signing of Taylor Hall marked the Official end of the Tank Let's hope so! 2 Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, Peter said: He was not the only one. Taylor Hall must think that many of the Buffalo sports media are homelesss. I was embarrassed for some of them. I could not agree more. Harrington and PHam also looked like they just rolled out of bed. Quote
thewookie1 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 Well Leino's curse should have lifted finally so maybe it is finally over. 1 Quote
Eleven Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Andrew Amerk said: Harrington and PHam also looked like they just rolled out of bed. This conjures up some disturbing imagery. 2 Quote
nfreeman Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 Well, I just listened to Hall's presser. Great stuff, and highly recommended. He's honest, articulate, earnest and is very psyched to be here. I think he's going to put up a big year and then re-sign here. And then we'll have a better combo on our top line than Matthews and Marner for the next 5 years. 4 Quote
Curt Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Eleven said: This conjures up some disturbing memories. FTFY 1 Quote
Turbo44 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) Mittelstadt for Kuemper bring Pilut back to be #2 LHD ( he has an out clause on his KHL contract Trade Miller for a 3rd and Hutton for a 7th goalie situation solved, d solved, cap fine, playoff team Edited October 13, 2020 by Turbo44 Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Turbo44 said: Mittelstadt for Kuemper bring Pilut back to be #2 LHD ( he has an out clause on his KHL contract Trade Miller of a 3rd and Hutton for a 7th goalie situation solved, d solved, cap fine, playoff team Why would Pilut come back, and why would he be 2D? Why is Miller only worth a 3rd, and who is taking Hutton? So many questions about your armchair moves. Quote
Curt Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Andrew Amerk said: Why would Pilut come back, and why would he be 2D? Why is Miller only worth a 3rd, and who is taking Hutton? So many questions about your armchair moves. Pilut- because it’s a new GM and they tell him they will actually play him in the NHL. Probably 3rd pair. Miller at $4M probably isn’t even worth a 3rd. Probably no one is taking Hutton. Bury him in the AHL. Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) They qualified Pilut, too, smartly Edited October 13, 2020 by Thorny Quote
nfreeman Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 BTW, Staal is another party whose spirits about the Sabres might've been flagging but who is undoubtedly more excited about this team after the Hall signing. 2 Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 Botterill however must be pretty steamed. Quote
nfreeman Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Thorny said: Botterill however must be pretty steamed. JB has zero cause to be steamed. I am highly confident TP authorized him to bring in any FA he wanted. He just couldn't execute, on decisions big or small. 1 Quote
Brawndo Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Turbo44 said: Mittelstadt for Kuemper bring Pilut back to be #2 LHD ( he has an out clause on his KHL contract Trade Miller for a 3rd and Hutton for a 7th goalie situation solved, d solved, cap fine, playoff team Love the first move Pilut would have to buy out His KHL Contract to get out of it I would move Montour or Risto for a bigger return Hutton to waivers 1 Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, nfreeman said: JB has zero cause to be steamed. I am highly confident TP authorized him to bring in any FA he wanted. He just couldn't execute, on decisions big or small. I haven't developed a firm stance on Botterill, just yet. Edited October 13, 2020 by Thorny Quote
Brawndo Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, nfreeman said: JB has zero cause to be steamed. I am highly confident TP authorized him to bring in any FA he wanted. He just couldn't execute, on decisions big or small. JB had the Ok to spend to the cap and brought in Frolik and Simmonds. . Adams was probably told to be frugal in his UFA expenditures unless he could land one of the big UFAs Hall or Pietroangelo. So he did 2 Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 In an alternate universe, the Sabres accepted that Risto for Hall trade years ago, and it's Rasmus Ristolainen who just signed a 1 year, 8 million dollar deal with the Sabres. 1 Quote
Brawndo Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Posted October 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Thorny said: In an alternate universe, the Sabres accepted that Risto for Hall trade years ago, and it's Rasmus Ristolainen who just signed a 1 year, 8 million dollar deal with the Sabres. 2 Quote
Thorner Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 and we're all sharing highlights of his WJC gold medal winner and that stick twirl thing he did that one time Quote
Taro T Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 47 minutes ago, Brawndo said: JB had the Ok to spend to the cap and brought in Frolik and Simmonds. . Adams was probably told to be frugal in his UFA expenditures unless he could land one of the big UFAs Hall or Pietroangelo. So he did In fairness, it MIGHT be easier to build a winner with constraints than without. Muckler with an open wallet bought every Euler has been he could find. Muckler on a budget brought in Peca, McKee, Zhitnik, Satan, & Hecht among others. Quote
PerreaultForever Posted October 13, 2020 Report Posted October 13, 2020 2 hours ago, nfreeman said: JB has zero cause to be steamed. I am highly confident TP authorized him to bring in any FA he wanted. He just couldn't execute, on decisions big or small. Speculation? I'm not sure he ever had that option. Quote
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