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Dahlin was MEAN at the WJCs. All he needed to be that way in the NHL was some strength. Which he now has.

Passive is the right word. Dahlin wasn't passive in the SHL, he just learned how to apply his physical side. Imo, passive isn't just about hitting or physical play. It's about demanding the puck and doing stuff with it. It's why Martone and Frondell are players I don't care for. They don't demand the puck, they react or support more than imposing their will. Bear and Martin impose themselves.

Even though he's unlikely to be available, I'd hope the Sabres pass on Martone if he is. The video confirms what little I saw at the U20's in that he's passive and doesn't use his size enough to be a power forward. We don't need another soft player in the locker room. One thing is he mentioned is that he still may develop the physicality. I'm curious... Has there been many cases of a big but passive player learning to be aggressive? Dahlin maybe comes to mind, but he wasn't exactly big when he came into the league.

This thread is about watching Biff Tannen get the manure bath. Why does it have to be about anything more than that?

I’m afraid his mulligans quota was reached and breached some time ago. Leino, Ehrhoff’s first season of contract (the player was fine), PLF, Murray, suffering, Rex Ryan, Rolston and Sabres U, Krueger, refusing to pay ROR a bonus, trading Eichel, EEE and axing a AHL and scouting staff to pay for a boat, Appert and Wilford still employed. GM searches and head coach searches of 0 interviews beyond Adams and Ruff. How many mulligans are you offering?

One of my big problems with Pronman is he talks about skating like a novice. If you're fast, you're a good skater. If you're slow you're a bad skater. That's just not accurate and doesn't reflect how the game is played.

Rush is a very appropriate name for a Canadian team. Do they have any connection at all?

Really quick. The Draft Pros videos are short and fine but the Elite Prospects videos give far better analysis. I think shooting is the most obvious one for that, DP just says they shoot hard or fast but EP talks about changing release points, shot types, wrist and stick flex. Skating is another good example where DP is basically fast v slow although they do mention explosive skating. EP will talk about ankle flexion, crossovers, edges. I'm just mentioning it because I think you can learn more from EP and their videos are really great to not only learn about a specific player but also learn about things to look for as a whole.

I'd give him a few mulligans but he certainly hasn't helped himself very much either

Martone: unlikely to be available at 9

There is always hope... faith however, I have none... faith is earned ... hope is for our own selves... 14 years of ineptitude... I have hope he gets lucky I have no faith in his ability to intentionally do the right thing... but... there is always hope... time will tell....

The obvious question is... do any of them have an actual interest in the Sabres ? Probably a last resort, outside of playing overseas.

I was in high school; and so jacked for that final. Seems like 50 years since I've felt that way with this squad.

There is 100% no way our Sabres could EVER play this level of Hockey with the roster we have now. That was a fun game to watch! The Canes blew it trying to be too physical and forgot there was an actual hockey game to be played. The level of play all around was amazing!!

What time should we come over?

Parity in the NHL is a myth. There's virtually no player movement among the upper echelon of players. Yes to the incoming post about guys being traded every year who are good (rantaanen) but I mean overall most teams don't get to add that level of player. Most of the movement is shuffling role players.

Not much changes year to year in the nhl

RIP Norm. “I’m only here for 1, maybe 1:30.”

It's all a lot like last year isn't it.

How many former Sabres are in GM, President, Head Coach, or Assistant Coach positions in the NHL?