Ruff Around The Edges

Saw this contest to win an autographed RJ bobblehead and I also wanted to ask what is your favorite RJ call ever? https://tradablebits.com/tb_app/449028

The Sabres are also still paying Cody Hodgson too right?

Agreed. Against a team like Colorado, we will need at least 4 to get a W

Was at the game last night in Anaheim and I agree. Ennis IMO was one of the more underrated good moves of the trade deadline, fits the Oilers like a glove. Ennis had 2 points and was all over the place.

Every game is big now but especially after Toronto pulled off a 4-2 upset at Tampa and Florida got a W last night this game is even bigger now. That aside, every game IMO is important for this franchise regardless whether or not that they pull off a miracle and make the playoffs. To continue to improve, and change the culture of this franchise this year and for years to come.

THIS is why Boston gets it, and this is the kind of move I would like to see the Sabres make, Ritchie has enough skill to stick and adds size and grit, just what the Sabres need

Ok the 50% retainment by NJ makes this deal more tolerable

HORRENDOUS

This might be the post of the day

AA from Red Wings?

Ottawa is absolutely cleaning up. Are the Islanders out of their mind?

But.....but....O'Reilly won the Conn Smythe....and....and Jerry Sullivan told me I MUST weep about that deal and be angry....and tweets were sent from other Buffalo sports media 'darlings' like Mike Harrington to get me mad about O'Reilly. How dare you bring facts and try to kill their joy ?

Kase is a player who is prime for a breakout, if he can stay healthy this is a great deal for the Ruins

Fantasy Island has been rebuilt and reopened complements of PSE: The address? 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza where there is an ongoing fantasy world where you think you can win NHL games with below average goaltending and no C depth.

There is no way to slice it. Skinner was a horrendous signing. Yeah yeah he needs a #2 center but that contract was a massive overpay and looking back JBot would have been better served flipping him at the deadline last year. Skinner can be redeemed and be a 25-30 goal guy, but at that cap hit? 9m dollar a year players shouldn't be so dependent on having others around them to produce.

BTW how long is JBot's contract for?

As for me I am completely done with Jason Botterill: Gave us an albatross of a contract with Jeff Skinner to be saddled with for the next 7 seasons after this one. Has litterly messed up Casey Mittlestadt's development. Refuses to add true toughness and grit to a roster screaming for it. Yes, we are waiting for UPL to arrive, but the second they signed Carter Hutton I said 'bad move' and that was proven, one year wonder in St Louis. When will this franchise realize that goaltending is a massive issue? Can we TRULY trust this guy with the cap space this off-season to truly fix the issues? Based on Sobotka, Tage Thompson, Frolik, Vesey, and other head scratching moves? Oh yes Pierre on NBC said 'it will turn around quick' of course he did, Pierre is a clear Penguins homer and where did JBot come from again? Between Bylsma and now Botterill, can we stop looking to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization for the coach and front office answers? Saynora Jason!

This trade proves that the cap space is becoming as if not more important and valuable then the value of the player itself.

Would not mind the Sabres giving Anaheim a call and ask about Adam Henrique or Rickard Rakell as possible solutions for the #2 center role

One period at a time and one game at a time. Not even worried about the standings at this point. What is important is this franchise putting wins together, improving week to week and watching Ralph Kruger change the culture of this franchise, which I feel confident he can do. Seeing players Dahlin keep improving, watching Eichel continue his Hart worthy campaign, and hopefully Botterill makes the right decisions on how to jettison out of town and work to keep.

Agree. I also think this kicks off the sell, as they can take some salary back if need be too. I look for JBot to make a deal maybe even tomorrow.

Sabres are 4-1 since the Ralph Kruger passion filled message about talking to fans in Buffalo etc after a loss. Wonder if that speech fired up the locker room at all

Just look at what Cale Makar is doing for the Avs. Think about that Maker has Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and Miko Ratanen floating around on the PP. Now think about the fact that Makar is 21. Now imagine Dahlin getting 2 more years to develop physically and mentally, and if the Sabres add 1 or 2 legit Top 6 forwards to the mix. It's scary how great Dahlin can be. Sit back and enjoy the ride folks. He is just getting started.

Sabres should look for a 2nd center that has the flexibility to move to W when Cozens is ready to take over the #2 role. Can't count on DC or Mitts until they truly show it at the NHL level.