GDT: Kracken at your Buffalo Sabres—4pm Eastern—MSG, ESPN+, and WGR 550

[gomper]

3 hours ago, bunomatic said:

This team needs a heart transplant

18 of them. 

[GASabresIUFAN]

Just now, Crusader1969 said:

So you are saying you want even more of Bryson, Jokiharju and Gilbert? 

They need to go also.  We need an entirely new vision for our D group and it starts with players who can actually play defense.  
 

My point about the big 3 is that they continue to be a defensive liability.  No matter how much offense they help to create they allow even more offense against especially Byram and Power.  This status quo isn’t working and can’t work.  

[EM88]

9 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Terry and Kevyn like him

It is not lost on me that Pegula does not talk much about the Sabres but in the past he has spoken glowingly about Cozens.  Also in the outdoor game against Toronto, Cozens was thrown out but instead of going to the dressing room, he stayed just outside the rink standing next to Terry Pegula talking and chatting things up.

I think there is something to him being a favorite of Terry Pegula. You do not trade or bench the owners favorite player without his approval, especially if Pegula thinks Cozens is part of the solution and he does not recognize he is a big part of the problem.

Edited Sunday at 03:04 AM by EM88

[GASabresIUFAN]

5 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

What is,  Nikita Novikov 

It’s time to give the big Russian Bear a shot.  He’s earned it.

[mjd1001]

1 minute ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

They need to go also.  We need an entirely new vision for our D group and it starts with players who can actually play defense.  
 

My point about the big 3 is that they continue to be a defensive liability.  No matter how much offense they help to create they allow even more offense against especially Byram and Power.  This status quo isn’t working and can’t work.  

I'm OK with trading either Bryam or Power. I don't really care which one. I think they both can be very good D-men in the next few years...and if you trade them to another team that is good, some will look back at it and say it was a bad trade.

But with Dahlin taking 25+ minutes per game when healthy, you don't need both Byram and Power. Having both of them is a luxury....a luxury than can be swapped for something that is more of a 'need'.

[GASabresIUFAN]

1 minute ago, mjd1001 said:

I'm OK with trading either Bryam or Power. I don't really care which one. I think they both can be very good D-men in the next few years...and if you trade them to another team that is good, some will look back at it and say it was a bad trade.

But with Dahlin taking 25+ minutes per game when healthy, you don't need both Byram and Power. Having both of them is a luxury....a luxury than can be swapped for something that is more of a 'need'.

As I’ve been saying for weeks.  I’d trade Power.  He’s not physically engaged and I think we can keep Byram for less money.  Re-allocating Power’s $8 million for a internal cap team is a huge resource.  

[LGR4GM]

7 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

It’s time to give the big Russian Bear a shot.  He’s earned it.

In mother Russia, bear shoot you

[LGR4GM]

2 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

As I’ve been saying for weeks.  I’d trade Power.  He’s not physically engaged and I think we can keep Byram for less money.  Re-allocating Power’s $8 million for a internal cap team is a huge resource.  

I'd keep Power and move Byram. 

Power has excellent transition and exit metrics. He needs to work on entries. 

[Pimlach]

24 minutes ago, 7+6=13 said:

I know you're trying your best to start arguments, but instead you're making a fool of yourself.  

Once again you fail to read the room and lack any sign of a sense of humor.  

Why would you think that would start an argument?   Stop looking for trouble.  Loosen up. 

 

 

[mjd1001]

26 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

I'd keep Power and move Byram. 

Power has excellent transition and exit metrics. He needs to work on entries. 

I'm good with either.

The one thing that I don't get is people who complain about how 'big' power is yet he doesn't hit people and is 'soft'. That's not his game. Sure, it would be better if he WAS a monster clearing everyone out with ease from in front of the net, but he isn't. Neither is Bryam, nor Dahlin.  Judge him on his game. As you said, his shot, his passing, his entries and exits.

[Crusader1969]

55 minutes ago, mjd1001 said:

I can't do 15 words but I can keep some theories short:

-Any coach seeing his 'raw skill' and thinking they are the one to get something out of him?

-I don't beleive much in 'showcasing' players, but with other teams scouts at Sabres games, get him on the ice in front of them?

-If Tage is hurt, what are your other options?

-Pegula likes him. He's Pegula's favorite. Hes not coming out of the lineup or getting moved down the lineup per Terry.

Not at 20 minutes of ice time, but Bryson I think is slightly better than many think (hes a good 3rd pair guy) and Clifton I like more and more (he's a very good 3rd pair guy and I wouldn't be upset with him getting 1-2 more minutes than he is getting now)

But yeah, I get your point, If you move one of the big three, you need someone/something else to fill in those 2nd pair minutes you are leaving open.

Well you wouldn't have a 2nd pair, so you need 2 more d 

52 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Cuz no one will give us anything for Bryson. 

Terry and Kevyn like him

 

Did it in 5.

What is,  Nikita Novikov 

Do we really want to get younger at this point? 
 

 

Edited Sunday at 03:47 AM by Crusader1969

[Brawndo]

31 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

I'd keep Power and move Byram. 

Power has excellent transition and exit metrics. He needs to work on entries. 

Agreed
 

Byram works with Dahlin, he really hasn’t shown the ability to carry a pair in Buffalo by himself. Moving Power creates the need for an entire new second pair. 

[Crusader1969]

Just now, Brawndo said:

Agreed
 

Byram works with Dahlin, he really hasn’t shown the ability to carry a pair in Buffalo by himself. Moving Power creates the need for an entire new second pair. 

Exactly about the need for an entire 2nd pair 

IMHO the team needs to bring in more D rather than moving guys out 

I wouldn't trade either Byram or Power 

I would however trade Cozens, a high end prospect and a draft pick to add more D or a #1 center.  

[K-9]

39 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

I'd keep Power and move Byram. 

Power has excellent transition and exit metrics. He needs to work on entries. 

He also needs to physically mature and grow into his frame. He’s too young to move on from at this point. 

[Crusader1969]

2 minutes ago, K-9 said:

He also needs to physically mature and grow into his frame. He’s too young to move on from at this point. 

He joined the scrum immediately today and then made a great play tracking  back to thwart a breakaway by Tanev.  
so maybe baby steps? 
I think in 2 years , the complaints about him will diminish.    Of course there will be those who only care about hits and fights who will still complain 

[K-9]

1 minute ago, Crusader1969 said:

He joined the scrum immediately today and then made a great play tracking  back to thwart a breakaway by Tanev.  
so maybe baby steps? 
I think in 2 years , the complaints about him will diminish.    Of course there will be those who only care about hits and fights who will still complain 

I haven’t watched one second of them since the debacle in Denver, but this is good to hear none the less. 

[Brawndo]

4 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said:

Exactly about the need for an entire 2nd pair 

IMHO the team needs to bring in more D rather than moving guys out 

I wouldn't trade either Byram or Power 

I would however trade Cozens, a high end prospect and a draft pick to add more D or a #1 center.  

I would keep both as well, unfortunately the Sabres are a budget team so I doubt that happens. 

The ideal situation is to trade or buyout Samuelsson to open either 4.25 or 3.5million per year. (It does save 10.7 million from his original contract as well so the owner should be happy with) and a Byram Extension 

[ska-T Palmtown]

Sorry everyone - this one is on me. They were up 2-0 and I had to leave for a family birthday party thingy. My dedication to the team is lacking and I accept full responsibility.

But seriously ... giving up SIX STRAIGHT GOALS to a fellow bottom feeder? Ouch.

[gilbert11]

1 hour ago, LGR4GM said:

I'd keep Power and move Byram. 

Power has excellent transition and exit metrics. He needs to work on entries. 

Power needs to become more physical.

[Stoner]

Nothing Sabres should be anymore, but that was kinda unbelievable.

[Stoner]

5 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

Would LOVE to hear that third period conversation.

He doesn't meddle tho.

[ExWNYer]

6 hours ago, OverPowerYou said:

Wow. So he was 5 when the Sabres last won a playoff series? How did you get so lucky 

He is also a diehard Bills and Mets fan like his old man. I did not push him into it. I guess it was a combo of being born into it with a sports loving father and maybe liking me a little bit (although he would never admit that). I can't help but think there is a special place in hell reserved for me for producing another tortured soul.

[ExWNYer]

6 hours ago, Sidc3000 said:

I feel the same way for my 22 year old son and we live in Virginia.  What part of Virginia?

Wow, small world for sure. We're in the West End of Richmond. How about you guys?

[nucci]

8 hours ago, Indabuff said:

Missed it.  We suck again?

still

[OverPowerYou]

6 hours ago, gilbert11 said:

Power needs to become more physical.

How ironic that his last name is Power