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  3. Injury Updates 12/9

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    1 minute ago, French Collection said:

    It seems like Robinson can fill that role, so no rush.

    If only KA could find a way to have KO be ‘load managed’. Krebs could help a bit more offensively if he had a little more skill on his wings.

    Time to park the old oak for some games

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  7. Eric Robinson acquired by the Sabres from Columbus for a 2025 conditional 7th Round Pick

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    1 minute ago, inkman said:

     

     

    We jest but I think he may be the start of retooling our bottom 6.  Get a couple more guys pushing Okie to the press box and Rosen back to Rochester.  

    If he plays that style of game every night he'll definitely be an asset.

    I agree. Okie is gonna have to sit on his stick at some point. 

    Couple more big strong guys with snarl in their game like Carrier in LV.

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  16. Are the Forwards good enough ?

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    6 hours ago, RochesterExpat said:

    That's honestly a really good question. I think the core of it is maturity. We see a lot of players who lack toughness/grit "find" it in their game after a few years in the AHL or NHL. Generally, the players who develop grit/toughness are the same players who dominated junior hockey and it was an unused part of the game simply because they were just that much more talented than others (and played with other superstars themselves). 

    Is that something that developed from coaching? Is it a natural evolution stemming from a need to adapt to survive in a league of relative parity? Is it just a consequence of physical growth and mental maturity? Or is it some internal motivation coming from looking at your NHL-level teammates and realizing these are guys playing playoff series with broken ribs?

    I haven't a clue.

    I think all players are tough but not all players play with the fire in their belly. 

    Coaches like Torts seem to get about as much fire as they can from their players and it shows in their play and in their record so far. 

    The current Sabres team doesn't have anyone playing with that fire right now. 

    They need that.

     

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  17. Are the Forwards good enough ?

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    8 hours ago, Crusader1969 said:

    I think it can come from within.  Though preferably it's natural 

    I honestly think that ones "balls" (as Torts would say) can grow if you add toughness on the 4th line.   You know you have guys who will have your back. Also, a true energy line will energize the entire team, not just the one line.   
     

    I really want to see Carrier back in a Sabres uniform (UFA in Vegas) and if Philly drops out of the race - what would it take to bring back Deslauriers back.  Probably would have to overpay what you usually would for a 4th liner but worth it.    Sad that the guys this team desperately need were here and discarded.   Add Foligno to that list as guys they should have never traded away 

    Has a NTC too 

    Give us our solution when you have time 

    I like Carrier. Always have. 

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