SHAAAUGHT!!!

I've been to the Outlaw music fest the last two years and you will not be disappointed. Willie's voice is still strong and sounds great, and last year was the best live Dylan performance I've seen since 1996.

In this one interview JK already demonstrated he understands more about the actual dynamics of building and running a team than KA ever uttered in all his interviews combined. I needed some good news about this team and hope I’m not getting too excited by the shiny new toy…

I don't care who it is that replaces him, but I'd like to see someone: 1) that can break down plays and talk strategy and reasoning for decisions during the game, both game play and coaching 2) that focuses on what is happening on the ice and not the buddy banter (I'm so sick of the "these guys seem like great friends and fun to have a beer with" type banter that distracts from the gameplay) 3) can speak clearly (sorry Rayzor) 4) doesn't have to feign excitement for the job and wants to get better and better

I think there is a better chance of seeing Jar Jar Binks speak in the Queen's english while playing R2D2's wingman at Mos Eisley Cantina. In other words, it ain't happenning...

Two players from the list that get a pass from me: 1) Cody Eakin - him trolling Eichel in his first game back against Buffalo with the neck roll was really funny 2) Sobotka - he was just starting to get into the groove here when Kucherov ended his career in the global series

That’s it. Sabres definitely aren’t making the playoffs now 🤣🤣🤣

Said no one at any point ever

Are there any details on his injury? Is everyone freaking out over a possible cold/flu?

Chicken or egg yeah? They rushed players because they didn’t have enough older players to fill those roles. Some of these guys should not have seen the NHL and experienced winning in their respective league(WHL, AHL) if they didn’t have proper support in Buffalo. For example I know Benson would have been stuck in juniors, but I’d rather have him be a god in juniors getting 23min a game playing all situations than a 3rd liner on a crap Sabres team playing 14. Levi, Power, Casey are another 3 prime examples that come to mind

Cringe inducing off ice player videos by the PR department

Anyone else notice how Greenway didn’t even acknowledge Bryson when he was walking past him to the dressing room after his misconduct? I read this as Bryson is definitely not invited back next season (thankfully)

Ryan Johnson seems to be often overlooked as an option going forward. Does anyone following the Amerks have any feedback on his development this season? I haven’t seen any games this season so I have no idea how it’s going for him personally. He seems to be getting the reps and time in the minors, which is a major development criticism this org has rightfully earned as they’ve rushed too many young players to the NHL without proper support. Curious if this might be someone that can step in and fill the gap if we are able to trade Mule or Clifton.

It’s Vegas, so if history is any indication I’m pretty sure everyone there is always available 😁

I understand the frustration a lot of posters have on this thread because we all want to see this team do well, and they haven’t in a long time. I think if we all took a collective breath and took emotion out of it we could see that 1) Dahlin is showing growth as a captain and leader on this team, 2) he seems like a good honest person and wants to do well and see the others around him to do well (this is the major difference between him and Eichel), 3) he is a top 10 defensemen in this league (or close to it) and wants to be a Buffalo Sabre. The Sabres are better with Dahlin on this team both short and long term. Im glad he wants to be here and that he isn’t happy with where the team is today. And after watching that interview I have no reason to think otherwise. I’d start to worry about Dahlin’s desire to be here If the playoff drought goes another 2 years.

Let’s just add this to another unfounded assumption based on absolutely nothing. Thank you for perfectly demonstrating my point.

This is not how truth works. No matter what happens in the future, it has no impact on what actually happened in that conversation. As mentioned above, this really seems like a game of telephone and a bunch of people with zero factual knowledge pretending they can read between the lines in a book they never even saw. Dahlin does not seem like the quitting type to me, quite the opposite actually

Norris looks solid. He skates with purpose, goes to the front of the net, backchecks, and makes quick decisions with the puck. As usual Mule, Power, and Bryson are just warm bodies. I’d be surprised if Bryson sees more than 5 games for the rest of the season. I also think we are going to see a lot of Mule with Dahlin for the rest of the year to get his stats looking better and increase his value.

He also lost a key faceoff in his own zone on the power play in the 1st period that led to a high quality SH scoring chance for the Rangers. I only watched the first period but it seems like more of the same from him.

They’ve had some chances. I’ve seen worse

I also thought Joker was trying to be a bit more physical this season, and when comparing him to Mule and Power he might be, but we have too many of these pushovers right now so as long as we are moving some of them out I’m happy. IMO this year’s trade deadline is brought to you by Lindy Ruff. He wasn’t happy with the roster and they couldn’t move everyone before the season, but the purge is in effect. Im interested to see how the off-season goes. The Sabres still have tons of player assets they can move for a top 6 player and heavier D

Finally this guy is gone. One of the softest players on the softest team. Curious what the return is…

I heard that’s like the worst place to get it too. Way to go GMKA 🤣

The lots right off Exit 6 (Elm St and Swan St) take cash, but it is a solid 10 minute walk to the stadium. Bring a $10 exactly in case there isn't someone working the lot and you have to put it in the box.

"Come on, come on, come on, come on, now Tuch me baby..."

I have a much different take. Most of the players on the Sabres are still not at their peak potential, or even close to it (Cozens, Peterka, Powers, Byram, Benson, Kulich). How many players do you think should be on these rosters from the youngest team in the league? IMO Tage, Dahlin, and UPL should be, with the latter making it due to a smaller pool of goalies for the Swedes to pick from. That is 3 players. Joker got lucky and I hope he looks amazing so some desparate GM can overpay for him in a trade. That is 4 this year, and only 3 were actually selected. An optimist might say a couple years from now the Sabres could have 6-8 players that SHOULD be selected in a series like this. I'm not that optimist, but I'd like to be...