GASabresIUFAN Posted 6 hours ago Author Report Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, LTS said: Owen Power: 6G, 18A Bowen Byram: 5G 18A it's not really a debatable point. ? Their 5 on 5 offense is identical and Byram doesn't get PP time. Power's 1 extra goal is on the PP. By the way Byram is +6 while Power is -11. We can sign Byram long-term for 7 million. What do we need Power for if trading him can fix holes in the roster? The one thing we can't do is investment nearly 27 million in 3 offensive LHD. It's a luxury we can no longer afford. Quote
thewookie1 Posted 5 hours ago Report Posted 5 hours ago 37 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: ? Their 5 on 5 offense is identical and Byram doesn't get PP time. Power's 1 extra goal is on the PP. By the way Byram is +6 while Power is -11. We can sign Byram long-term for 7 million. What do we need Power for if trading him can fix holes in the roster? The one thing we can't do is investment nearly 27 million in 3 offensive LHD. It's a luxury we can no longer afford. If we sign our guys I doubt the apparent internal cap will play any part in it. Pegula has shown plenty of times he's willing to pay out the bucks to players. He just hates paying anyone not to be here and/or will look for contractual circumstances that may have a cheaper way of paying it. Quote
JohnC Posted 5 hours ago Report Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, LTS said: So he wants money over winning? It's possible and if so it's likely a 1 year deal so he can be moved at the trade deadline. I think money is a big factor for players who are veterans and are on the downside of their careers. And I also believe that there are players who have not performed up to their talent level and would be willing to sign here for the short term in order to refurbish their career and make themselves more appealing to other teams. The veteran players recognize that it's a business as much for players as it is for the organizations. Quote
JP51 Posted 5 hours ago Report Posted 5 hours ago 6 hours ago, Pimlach said: Is this what Kevyn means by sustainable? Oh I think that is exactly what he means... him or Pegula... I think they want to do this on the cheap and go periennal youth and cheap... I really dont think he has a plan to win... I think he hopes he lucks into it... I think the financial plan is far higher on the priority list than winning ever will be. Quote
Archie Lee Posted 5 hours ago Report Posted 5 hours ago 53 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: ? Their 5 on 5 offense is identical and Byram doesn't get PP time. Power's 1 extra goal is on the PP. By the way Byram is +6 while Power is -11. We can sign Byram long-term for 7 million. What do we need Power for if trading him can fix holes in the roster? The one thing we can't do is investment nearly 27 million in 3 offensive LHD. It's a luxury we can no longer afford. Here is something that people might find interesting re: who Power and Byram get paired with. This is according to Dobber Line Combinations. Byram’s primary even strength partner this year is Dahlin at 442 minutes. Second for Byram is Power at 221 minutes. Power’s most common partner? Byram. That’s how we treat our 21 year old 1st OA. That’s how we protect our young kids. Power’s partner is an afterthought. He has never had a partner. Quote
JohnC Posted 4 hours ago Report Posted 4 hours ago 41 minutes ago, JP51 said: Oh I think that is exactly what he means... him or Pegula... I think they want to do this on the cheap and go periennal youth and cheap... I really dont think he has a plan to win... I think he hopes he lucks into it... I think the financial plan is far higher on the priority list than winning ever will be. The irony is that if the clueless owner put together a quality hockey staff, starting with the GM, he would be able to assemble a competitive team that would be a more compelling and desirous product. If that scenario happened, the hometown arena would be mostly filled, as it is with the Bandit team, the professional lacrosse team. On top of that, the Sabres would be a playoff team that would result in garnering even more post season revenue. This billionaire has saved pennies at the expense of losing dollars. His miserly financial behavior has hurt his own pocket book while also eroding the fanbase, i.e. paying customers. How freaking stupid is that!!!! 2 2 Quote
Stoner Posted 3 hours ago Report Posted 3 hours ago 27 minutes ago, JohnC said: The irony is that if the clueless owner put together a quality hockey staff, starting with the GM, he would be able to assemble a competitive team that would be a more compelling and desirous product. If that scenario happened, the hometown arena would be mostly filled, as it is with the Bandit team, the professional lacrosse team. On top of that, the Sabres would be a playoff team that would result in garnering even more post season revenue. This billionaire has saved pennies at the expense of losing dollars. His miserly financial behavior has hurt his own pocket book while also eroding the fanbase, i.e. paying customers. How freaking stupid is that!!!! Save us, Guelli! 1 Quote
Brawndo Posted 3 hours ago Report Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Archie Lee said: Here is something that people might find interesting re: who Power and Byram get paired with. This is according to Dobber Line Combinations. Byram’s primary even strength partner this year is Dahlin at 442 minutes. Second for Byram is Power at 221 minutes. Power’s most common partner? Byram. That’s how we treat our 21 year old 1st OA. That’s how we protect our young kids. Power’s partner is an afterthought. He has never had a partner. This is the primary reason I am not ready to give up on Power. Jokiharju and Samuelsson are anchors to everyone they play with. I remember Adams saying they need to find an experienced D partner for Power even before he signed His ELC and still nothing has been done 1 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted 3 hours ago Author Report Posted 3 hours ago 8 minutes ago, Brawndo said: I remember Adams saying they need to find an experienced D partner for Power even before he signed His ELC and still nothing has been done True and another reason Adams needs to go and soon. It's his job to put his players in the best situation to succeed. If you invest $8 mill a season in a young 1st overall pick, how hard is it really to find a decent partner for that key player? However, 2 years on, there is still no partner for Power. 1 Quote
Brawndo Posted 3 hours ago Report Posted 3 hours ago 12 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: True and another reason Adams needs to go and soon. It's his job to put his players in the best situation to succeed. If you invest $8 mill a season in a young 1st overall pick, how hard is it really to find a decent partner for that key player? However, 2 years on, there is still no partner for Power. I was probably the last hold out on GMKA, I foolishly thought he was going to be able to convince Pegula to spend closer to the cap this season. He needs to be gone Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted 3 hours ago Author Report Posted 3 hours ago (edited) 5 minutes ago, Brawndo said: I was probably the last hold out on GMKA, I foolishly thought he was going to be able to convince Pegula to spend closer to the cap this season. He needs to be gone Even if your happy about some of his moves and drafting, his failure to recognize simple and obvious roster issues like a proper partner for Power, defenders who can defend and playmakers who can drive offense makes him incompetent and not worth retaining. Edited 3 hours ago by GASabresIUFAN Quote
mjd1001 Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 45 minutes ago, steveoath said: What is Byrams stats away from Dahlin? worse in almost every single way... https://www.naturalstattrick.com/linestats.php?fromseason=20232024&thruseason=20242025&stype=2&sit=ev&score=all&rate=n&team=BUF&vteam=ALL&view=wowy&loc=B&gpfilt=none&fd=2023-10-10&td=2025-04-17&tgp=2000&strict=incl&p1=8481524&p2=8480839&p3=0&p4=0&p5=0 Although one thing to keep in mind...who are the other players on the ice with him when he is out there with Dahlin vs with someone else. When Byram and Dahlin are together, they are likely playing with the Sabres top line (Thompson, Tuch) more. When Bryam is out there with Power or someone else, they are likely with Cozens, or the 3rd line. Never, EVER underestimate the negative impact Dylan Cozens can have on a player, he can even tank a D-mans stats. For Example: Byram with Thompson: 403 minutes, 30 goals for , 12 goals allowed (5 on 5) Bryam with Cozens: 355 minutes 14 goals for, 22 goals allowed. The forwards a D-man has out there with him and the support they give him can be just as important, maybe more so, than his D-partner. In this case, Bryams GF AND GA are much better when on the ice with Tage than when Cozens is out there at center. I like goals for and goals allowed vs expected goals for and allowed because it takes account shooting percentage, not just shot locations, but if you dig deep into the advanced stats, they kinda mirror the same thing (slight differences) as actual goals. Yet another reason Cozens needs to be ejected off of this team immediatly if they refuse to move him to wing. Edited 2 hours ago by mjd1001 Quote
Thorner Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago 6 hours ago, LGR4GM said: Carthage wasn't as well destroyed as the Sabres have been and the Romans salted the earth on which it stood. If Raimi does Spider-Man 4 he’s gotta be the villain 2 hours ago, Archie Lee said: Here is something that people might find interesting re: who Power and Byram get paired with. This is according to Dobber Line Combinations. Byram’s primary even strength partner this year is Dahlin at 442 minutes. Second for Byram is Power at 221 minutes. Power’s most common partner? Byram. That’s how we treat our 21 year old 1st OA. That’s how we protect our young kids. Power’s partner is an afterthought. He has never had a partner. I’m as pleased w/Byram’s recent play as much as anyone but it’s disappointing he apparently needs to be stapled to a franchise defender to make it happen Quote
Thorner Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, Brawndo said: I was probably the last hold out on GMKA, I foolishly thought he was going to be able to convince Pegula to spend closer to the cap this season. He needs to be gone Quote
JohnC Posted 49 minutes ago Report Posted 49 minutes ago 2 hours ago, Brawndo said: I was probably the last hold out on GMKA, I foolishly thought he was going to be able to convince Pegula to spend closer to the cap this season. He needs to be gone The primary reason that KA needs to be dispatched has little to do with convincing the stubborn owner to spend money. He's a failure because as a GM he failed in understanding how to construct a roster and judge pro talent. As far as persuading our nontalking and conceited owner that he needed to spend more, the onus is primarily on the owner, not the GM. Terry P knew exactly who he was hiring when he made the weird GM hire. He got a sycophant who was willing to always bend a knee to the clueless owner. The target of criticisms should be squarely directed toward the penny-pinching owner who hired an incapable person to oversee the hockey operation. He was selected because he was a "yes man" in comparison to his predecessor who said no to the owner, and then was fired for standing up to the owner on an issue that the former GM knew would hurt the hockey franchise if implemented. This is a failed franchise because we have no nothing owner who lacks the self-awareness to recognize that he knows nothing about how to be a successful owner. When you mesh incompetence with hubris you predictably end up with a failed business. I'm tired of this billionaire fool. Quote
JP51 Posted 38 minutes ago Report Posted 38 minutes ago 3 hours ago, JohnC said: The irony is that if the clueless owner put together a quality hockey staff, starting with the GM, he would be able to assemble a competitive team that would be a more compelling and desirous product. If that scenario happened, the hometown arena would be mostly filled, as it is with the Bandit team, the professional lacrosse team. On top of that, the Sabres would be a playoff team that would result in garnering even more post season revenue. This billionaire has saved pennies at the expense of losing dollars. His miserly financial behavior has hurt his own pocket book while also eroding the fanbase, i.e. paying customers. How freaking stupid is that!!!! Amen brother Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted 7 minutes ago Author Report Posted 7 minutes ago 2 hours ago, Thorner said: If Raimi does Spider-Man 4 he’s gotta be the villain I’m as pleased w/Byram’s recent play as much as anyone but it’s disappointing he apparently needs to be stapled to a franchise defender to make it happen Kind of sad. KA's big move and he's just another waste of a "talented" young player who lacks the necessary fundamentals to succeed long-term. Good thing we are about to hand him a long-term $7 mill a season deal. Quote
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