pastajoe Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 32 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: It just hit me tonight... I have a signed Casey jersey hanging in my mancave. Every player jersey I've owned, that player ends up leaving. And yes I have a Josh Allen jersey. 😨 Please get a Kevyn Adams jersey. 1 3 3 1 Quote
Dr. Who Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 2 hours ago, nfreeman said: I think TP is definitely embarrassed about the team's results during his ownership tenure. I also think that TP has made plenty of changes during his tenure and feels, with some justification -- since it sounds like he's heard feedback from multiple league sources to this effect -- that firing people too frequently is counterproductive. IMHO the reasons for his failures boil down to (i) approving the tank and (ii) choosing the wrong GMs in Darcy, Murray and Botteril -- each of whom was very justifiable at the time, but each of whom also cost the franchise and the fans 3 or 4 years in the desert. Cumulatively, we're approaching Biblical proportions of time in the desert. Moses needs to buy a GPS. 1 1 Quote
Pimlach Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 3 hours ago, nfreeman said: I think TP is definitely embarrassed about the team's results during his ownership tenure. I also think that TP has made plenty of changes during his tenure and feels, with some justification -- since it sounds like he's heard feedback from multiple league sources to this effect -- that firing people too frequently is counterproductive. IMHO the reasons for his failures boil down to (i) approving the tank and (ii) choosing the wrong GMs in Darcy, Murray and Botteril -- each of whom was very justifiable at the time, but each of whom also cost the franchise and the fans 3 or 4 years in the desert. Not bad Rico, although I am not convinced hiring Murray was justifiable though. No matter if Terry picked Murray, or if Patty LaF did, it was a bad pick. If you’re new in the business wouldn’t you hire people who were well established in the business to help you navigate it? 1 Quote
Huckleberry Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Going to be a pain to watch casey get 70 points next season. 1 1 Quote
nucci Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 10 hours ago, SwampD said: How do I see this? I don't live in Buffalo area and have ESPN+ to watch hockey Quote
SwampD Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 23 minutes ago, nucci said: I don't live in Buffalo area and have ESPN+ to watch hockey Me too. I couldn’t find that game. Was it an NHLN game? Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, SwampD said: Me too. I couldn’t find that game. Was it an NHLN game? Yes it was. Quote
SwampD Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Just now, Doohickie said: Yes it was. Good. Then there is an actual reason why I couldn’t watch. Quote
Doohicksie Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Probably the most noticeable play Casey made last night was when a defenseman pinched and lost the puck. He was down by the faceoff circle and chased down the Wild player all the way down the ice, didn't quite nullify him but harassed him enough without taking a penalty to mess up his shot. Still turned into a good scoring chance (didn't go in), but if Casey hadn't gotten on his horse it would have been a clean breakaway. Quote
Flashsabre Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 A 25 year old 2nd/3rd line centre for a 22 year old top pairing dman. You make that deal everytime. Byram will be the better player long term. 4 2 Quote
Hank Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Byram is a very good player. He was stuck behind the best defenceman in the world in Colorado, there's no shame in that. Not only do I think he'll excell on the top pair playing next to Dahlin, Dahlin will be better playing with a talent like Byram. Byram's arrival also appropriately slots Mule, improving another pair. Adams improved next years team with this trade. 7 4 Quote
Thorner Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 On 3/8/2024 at 2:28 PM, nfreeman said: I'll repeat what I said during the stick salute boycott fiasco: TP hates being embarrassed, and Mittelstadt saying this is embarrassing. That's 2 embarrassment strikes against KA in fairly short order. If the Sabres limp to the finish line and end up with, say, 78 pts -- that might be strike 3 for KA, or at least for DG. What was the first embarrassment? Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 34 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: A 25 year old 2nd/3rd line centre for a 22 year old top pairing dman. You make that deal everytime. Byram will be the better player long term. I think it is a good trade for both teams, but I think it's a bit early to put this kid as a top pairing Dman. The future looks good for his development, but he isn't top pairing yet as far as I can tell, even on the Sabres. Same is true for Casey - he is developing nicely, but he is not a 2C yet, even on the Sabres. Therefore, a reasonable *hockey trade* for both teams. 1 Quote
Thorner Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: I think it is a good trade for both teams, but I think it's a bit early to put this kid as a top pairing Dman. The future looks good for his development, but he isn't top pairing yet as far as I can tell, even on the Sabres. Same is true for Casey - he is developing nicely, but he is not a 2C yet, even on the Sabres. Therefore, a reasonable *hockey trade* for both teams. And it’s true that we bump Samuelsson down a pair, which is good, but we bump Krebs up a line, too, and he might not come close to Casey’s production. On the other hand, some have mentioned this is the first move of a few, and if we add meaningfully to the forwards, the net could definitely be team improvement because of Byram’s talent. To me it’ll look really good in combination with a couple other things Edited March 9 by Thorny 3 Quote
inkman Posted March 9 Author Report Posted March 9 18 minutes ago, Thorny said: And it’s true that we bump Samuelsson down a pair, which is good, but we bump Krebs up a line, too, and he might not come close to Casey’s production. On the other hand, some have mentioned this is the first move of a few, and if we add meaningfully to the forwards, the net could definitely be team improvement because of Byram’s talent. To me it’ll look really good in combination with a couple other things Much to Mike Harrington’s chagrin, I think Peyton deserves a shot with actual scorers. 2 Quote
Thorner Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 (edited) 6 minutes ago, inkman said: Much to Mike Harrington’s chagrin, I think Peyton deserves a shot with actual scorers. I’m good with that, but there are some logistical issues. We can’t be entering into next season with one of our top 3 centre roles being held down by a guy who’s still “getting a shot”, can we? I’d imagine we need him to more less prove he’s up for it before hand. Can he do that within the time frame of the remaining games? You’d be betting on quite a small sample size How do we feel, as of now, entering into next season with a centre spine of Thompson-Cozens-Krebs ? The level of seriousness required for a season that could end in year 5 of straight playoff misses for this regime? Or just feeling that there’s a hope it can live up to what we need? Edited March 9 by Thorny Quote
inkman Posted March 9 Author Report Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, Thorny said: I’m good with that, but there are some logistical issues. We can’t be entering into next season with one of our top 3 centre roles being held down by a guy who’s still “getting a shot”, can we? I’d imagine we need him to more less prove he’s up for it before hand. Can he do that within the time frame of the remaining games? You’d be betting on quite a small sample size How do we feel, as of now, entering into next season with a centre spine of Thompson-Cozens-Krebs ? They need to bring in competition. I have no faith Adams will do anything resembling that. I like Krebs in the mix tho. Maybe Savoie or Kulich (I still think he’s a winger) will surprise but they better not count on them. Quote
Thorner Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 (edited) 5 minutes ago, inkman said: They need to bring in competition. I have no faith Adams will do anything resembling that. I like Krebs in the mix tho. Maybe Savoie or Kulich (I still think he’s a winger) will surprise but they better not count on them. That’s what I mean. He’s been pretty standard in his “don’t block” philosophy. So I’m worried he’d be “open” to outside additions like he said: “open” just enough to conclude no addition that can be had at a price he’s willing to pay represents an upgrade significant enough to sully that internal completion with a veteran player: let the kids duke it out Edited March 9 by Thorny Quote
rickshaw Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Put Peyton with qiality on a regular basis and he will reward. Byram is going to be a much more valuable piece than Casey was. 2 2 Quote
nfreeman Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 1 hour ago, Thorny said: What was the first embarrassment? The stick salute boycott. 1 Quote
Ogelthorpe Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Other than 97 and 29 on Oilers Byram was the best player on the ice. Very impressed. Quote
Hank Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 (edited) Does adding Greenway, Robinson, Jost and Clifton to the roster the last two years while subtracting no one not disprove this whole "don't want to block the kids" narrative? Does the Mitts for Byram trade not disprove a couple other narratives? Are there any narratives left? Edited March 9 by Hank 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 9 minutes ago, Ogelthorpe said: Other than 97 and 29 on Oilers Byram was the best player on the ice. Very impressed. How about our #1 ? 6K played like his pants were on fire .. again. 1 Quote
Hank Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 1 minute ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: How about our #1 ? 6K played like his pants were on fire .. again. Damn right he did! 1 Quote
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