GDT: Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets 10/17/24 --ESPN + and MSG!

[Wyldnwoody44]

Just now, PerreaultForever said:

No comment.

Starting to think the 20 game thing maybe not be true? Even the most optimistic of fans have to be hanging on by a thread at this point. 

CBJ, you don't lose letting them score 6 

[SabresBillsFan]

I think what people fail to realize that it isn’t just Adams, he has a collective team of people in the organization before they make moves. We have all seen it in the embedded videos. Not sticking up for Terry in any such way but he has spent money on players or at least let them spend money. The problem is it hasn’t worked. How many GM’s, coaches, and players have left. We heard the last core was rotten, 3 of them win Stanley Cups after leaving and were key contributors in helping those teams. I’m talking about O’Reilly, Eichel, and Reinhart. Now this team is rotten. Both built by rookie GM’s. Even some of the coaches were reaches. Why didn’t Adams let go all these assistant coaches when Lindy was brought in? There is no easy fix to this mess. 

[Gatorman0519]

It’s also weird bad luck that the two years we got the first pick none of the elite offensive talents were there. One thing we have historically lacked is a superstar forward. Perrault and LaFontaine were probably the only two. 

[SabresBillsFan]

6 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said:

It’s also weird bad luck that the two years we got the first pick none of the elite offensive talents were there. One thing we have historically lacked is a superstar forward. Perrault and LaFontaine were probably the only two. 

Totally agree, sad thing is that Dahlin and Power were paid way too much without ever really helping this team take the next step. You have to wonder what JJ Peterka is going to be asking for since his contract is almost up. 

[PerreaultForever]

1 hour ago, Gatorman0519 said:

It’s also weird bad luck that the two years we got the first pick none of the elite offensive talents were there. One thing we have historically lacked is a superstar forward. Perrault and LaFontaine were probably the only two. 

Depends how you define "elite". If you didn't want D men you could have taken Svechnikov, or Brady Tkachuk even. Beniers instead of Power. 

But then you'd have to address D wouldn't you? 

Eichel and Reinhart are both elite by the way. Eichel for sure. 

[Kristian]

1 hour ago, SabresBillsFan said:

I think what people fail to realize that it isn’t just Adams, he has a collective team of people in the organization before they make moves. We have all seen it in the embedded videos. Not sticking up for Terry in any such way but he has spent money on players or at least let them spend money. The problem is it hasn’t worked. How many GM’s, coaches, and players have left. We heard the last core was rotten, 3 of them win Stanley Cups after leaving and were key contributors in helping those teams. I’m talking about O’Reilly, Eichel, and Reinhart. Now this team is rotten. Both built by rookie GM’s. Even some of the coaches were reaches. Why didn’t Adams let go all these assistant coaches when Lindy was brought in? There is no easy fix to this mess. 

Make it four, you’re forgetting Montour.

[SABRES 0311]

When TT wins a cup he won’t that team’s 1C.

[LGR4GM]

7 hours ago, Gatorman0519 said:

It’s also weird bad luck that the two years we got the first pick none of the elite offensive talents were there. One thing we have historically lacked is a superstar forward. Perrault and LaFontaine were probably the only two. 

Just want to point out that Matty Beniers has 104pts in 172 games and McTavish has 90 in 156. Oh and Wyatt Johnson is great while Isak Rosen is a trade chip at best. 

[JP51]

7 hours ago, Gatorman0519 said:

It’s also weird bad luck that the two years we got the first pick none of the elite offensive talents were there. One thing we have historically lacked is a superstar forward. Perrault and LaFontaine were probably the only two. 

And you will notice we only drafted one. It is impossible to be this bad at drafting... yet here we are. 

[Carmel Corn]

7 hours ago, Gatorman0519 said:

It’s also weird bad luck that the two years we got the first pick none of the elite offensive talents were there. One thing we have historically lacked is a superstar forward. Perrault and LaFontaine were probably the only two. 

Mogilny? 

[JP51]

6 hours ago, Kristian said:

Make it four, you’re forgetting Montour.

Truth... when teams need help they literally must go in to the office and say

 

GM  : We need to get a great player cheap with upside potential that can help us win... !

Asst GM : Well thats nice Mr Gm, should I just stop at the Wegmans and get one

GM:  No you jacka$$ get Adams on the phone! 

Asst GM: Brilliant Sir! Thats why they pay you the big bucks....

(GM shakes head)

 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, Carmel Corn said:

Mogilny? 

Yes! and of course we traded him. 

[WhenWillItEnd66]

7 hours ago, Gatorman0519 said:

It’s also weird bad luck that the two years we got the first pick none of the elite offensive talents were there. One thing we have historically lacked is a superstar forward. Perrault and LaFontaine were probably the only two. 

We had those.... Eichel??? Reinhart? Better players, same results. This is an organization issue of mismanagement and poor decisions on putting a team together and hiring the wrong managing people. This is what happens when a fan runs the team. 

[bunomatic]

Both Jack and Sam are top 5 in scoring.

[OverPowerYou]

The Sabres are playing Saturday evening. I used to look forward to games like this where I could sit back and watch the game and flip between college football games. Now when I think about it I get a queasy feeling in my stomach.

[SabresBillsFan]

1 minute ago, OverPowerYou said:

The Sabres are playing Saturday evening. I used to look forward to games like this where I could sit back and watch the game and flip between college football games. Now when I think about it I get a queasy feeling in my stomach.

I would just stick to watching college football. Watching the Sabres play can be exhausting!

[inkman]

2 minutes ago, SabresBillsFan said:

I would just stick to watching college football. Watching the Sabres play can be exhausting!

Or *****.  Which can also be exhausting if done correctly. 

[Pimlach]

9 hours ago, Gatorman0519 said:

It’s also weird bad luck that the two years we got the first pick none of the elite offensive talents were there. One thing we have historically lacked is a superstar forward. Perrault and LaFontaine were probably the only two. 

Andreychuck, Mogilny, Martin, Gare.  
 

Eichel and Reinhart 

[bunomatic]

I’ve pretty much checked out . Can’t say I’m excited for any Sabres game already this early in the season. I want this team to figure it out so bad. The only way they will lure me back in is with wins. When they put winning in the present ahead of all other pursuits I will get excited. Until then FUTP.

[LGR4GM]

9 minutes ago, OverPowerYou said:

The Sabres are playing Saturday evening. I used to look forward to games like this where I could sit back and watch the game and flip between college football games. Now when I think about it I get a queasy feeling in my stomach.

Ain't watching that. Georgia v. Texas is on. 

[JP51]

16 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Andreychuck, Mogilny, Martin, Gare.  
 

Eichel and Reinhart 

and every last one of them were traded or not resigned. LOL 

Edited October 18 by JP51

[Mr Peabody]

12 hours ago, Idemo Buffalo said:

Eventually Dahlin will be traded and will win his Stanley Cup wherever he goes.

He’s got an $11M cap hit that would require us taking back an equally big contract.  I think any blockbuster trade Sabres could make would require a package of our overpaid contract(s) along with guys like Thompson, JJ, Benson, Greenway.  
 

Sabres at this moment are the poster child for not building through the draft.   Panthers and Vegas are the opposite spectrum.  I forget what GM I was listening to last week but he emphasized a strong veteran core that you bring youth into - not the opposite. 

[Gatorman0519]

Looking back at our overall history it’s quite stunning how few really good teams we have put together. This is a historically bad franchise for its sport. 

[Idemo Buffalo]

4 minutes ago, Mr Peabody said:

He’s got an $11M cap hit that would require us taking back an equally big contract.  I think any blockbuster trade Sabres could make would require a package of our overpaid contract(s) along with guys like Thompson, JJ, Benson, Greenway.  
 

Sabres at this moment are the poster child for not building through the draft.   Panthers and Vegas are the opposite spectrum.  I forget what GM I was listening to last week but he emphasized a strong veteran core that you bring youth into - not the opposite. 

It was a joke. Dahlin isn't going anywhere.  When he wins his first Stanely Cup it will be with Buffalo.  

[Crusader1969]

1 hour ago, OverPowerYou said:

The Sabres are playing Saturday evening. I used to look forward to games like this where I could sit back and watch the game and flip between college football games. Now when I think about it I get a queasy feeling in my stomach.

Just stick to watching football.   Your night will be much more enjoyable 

[Sidc3000]

10 hours ago, Wyldnwoody44 said:

Starting to think the 20 game thing maybe not be true? Even the most optimistic of fans have to be hanging on by a thread at this point. 

CBJ, you don't lose letting them score 6 

I get what people say about giving it time. The Blues took a couple months to turn things around the season they win the cup but that was also mid-season coaching change. The Sabres had training camp to begin to learn his system. I will give them to the first week of November before I will completely write off the season.