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They need to fire him and find someone that can get it done
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Almost time to think about Gavin McKenna?
Crusader1969 replied to Crusader1969's topic in The Aud Club
Sure I'm up for trading the pick but if we can learn anything from the Sabres history, that isn't going to happen. I would also have no issue taking a Dman and trading away a guy like Power to help the forward group lots of ways to peel an onion -
Almost time to think about Gavin McKenna?
Crusader1969 replied to Crusader1969's topic in The Aud Club
With this 6th goal and 11th point in 15, here is another example of a teenager not being to help his team win -
Almost time to think about Gavin McKenna?
Crusader1969 replied to Crusader1969's topic in The Aud Club
pretty sure there isn't a centre in this years draft at the top of the draft Just going off Scott Wheelers list, there is only 1 center in the top 10 at this time and he is ranked 5th overall IF the BPA was a Dman, you then would have to turn Power, Byram, Tuch, or Thompson into a 1C which would be a difficult task teams would have to be a Mickey Mouse franchise to give away a 1C like Matthew's, McDavid, MacKinnon or Eichel -
Do you still Trust the Process? I know I don't
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How many years of Josh Allen are you willing to waste? 1 more , 2 more , his entire career ?
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Explain how a 2026 1st isn't worth it but a 2027 1st is?
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So word is out. the Dolphins wanted a 2026 1st rounder for Waddle and Beane would only offer a 2027 poetic that Waddle caught that long TD off our first round pick today #FireBeane. His time has come and gone
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Can someone make a reservation at Osteria 166 for Adams and Beane as soon as possible ??
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Why is Josh and Cook still out there ? if either gets injured. - leave McDermott in Miami
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I've seen more exciting Sabres games this just has to be the last season of McDermott, if he can't win the Super Bowl Beane shouldn't be far behind
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GDT: Sabres @ Hurricanes, 7:00pm Nov. 8, 2025, 🎙 📺 ESPN+/MSG
Crusader1969 replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
Need another deal that brings in a Kesselring and Doan type once you get Dahlin back and add a 7th dman. You can then trade Power who would have lots of value -
Almost time to think about Gavin McKenna?
Crusader1969 replied to Crusader1969's topic in The Aud Club
And you are going to find these grown men where? Grown men have no trade clauses and none are coming to Buffalo you also completely ignore that Celibrini is 19 and Carlsson and Bédard just turned 20. -
Thanks. Figured there was nothing to it appreciate it
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Can anyone fill me in where the Shanahan rumours are coming from? anyone legit speaking about it or just the usual twitter BS ?
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Almost time to think about Gavin McKenna?
Crusader1969 replied to Crusader1969's topic in The Aud Club
Sure but wouldn't drafting top 3 have even more "excellenter" options -
Almost time to think about Gavin McKenna?
Crusader1969 replied to Crusader1969's topic in The Aud Club
The question isn’t “is he a center?” It’s “does he drive a line?” You don’t need to be a center to do that — Marner drives a line as a winger. That’s the comparison: the guy who controls pace, makes plays through the neutral zone, and makes his linemates better. McKenna projects as that type of winger. He’s got the edgework, the transition game, and the puck touches to run a line at the NHL level — more Nylander/Ehlers than pure finisher. Benson isn’t a center either, and that’s fine. He drives play through forecheck, retrievals, and making winning plays — but he’s not the offensive organizer of a line. He’s the engine that we sorely miss IF Center Spine You’re Talking About is: Kulich Östlund HeleniuS All smart, detailed, two-way players — but they’re more connectors than line dictators. They’ll play well within structure, but none of them are guaranteed to be the “tilt the ice, run everything through me” guy. That’s exactly where McKenna fits. Actually I'm giving up if they finish the road trip 0-4. 1-3 and I'm almost there -
If the wheels fall off on this road trip, and they come back with two or fewer points from the next four games, I think it’s time to have a real conversation about direction. This season has been wrecked by injuries. The forward group wasn’t deep to begin with, and now the defense is missing its top guy for a meaningful stretch. At some point, we have to stop asking this group to be something it isn’t and start thinking about next season. A new GM and a new coach will be coming in. It might be the right time for a clean reset — moving on from the last ties to the Eichel era. And I’m not talking about a blatant, recognizable tank where you gut the roster. I mean making smart moves that position the team to finish as low as realistically makes sense. Why? Look at who drives elite teams in today’s NHL: Celebrini Bedard Eichel McDavid MacKinnon Two key points: These guys were drafted at the very top, not 8th–12th. They don’t take long to make an impact at the NHL level. If this team were to land Gavin McKenna, there’s a real chance he becomes their best player within two seasons. That’s how you turn the corner. So yeah — if things spiral: Listen on Tuch and Power if the returns align with a reset (and especially if Power plays well enough to maximize value). Explore deals that bring back players with upside and compete — your “Josh Doan” types. Play UPL the majority of the starts. Let Rasmus take whatever time he needs. If that means the full season, fine. Make sure no one comes back from injury early. Protect Norris and any core pieces dealing with nagging issues. Bottom line: Don’t force a doomed playoff push. Do what positions the franchise to finally get the elite, game-changing player it has been missing for 15 years. Not a tank — a strategic reset with purpose.
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Dahlin is taking a leave of absence to return to Sweden
Crusader1969 replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
You can't always trust AI. -
Dahlin is taking a leave of absence to return to Sweden
Crusader1969 replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
You make it sound like the season has been a complete tire fire. No it hasn't been great but they are barely out of a playoff position. I think if they were playing well it would be an easier decision for him to leave lets see how they do without him. Maybe they surprise us and step up in his absence. -
Dahlin is taking a leave of absence to return to Sweden
Crusader1969 replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
The Sabres ***** up with Jack Eichel and it has cost them / us dearly did anyone else see the JJP " mic'd up" opening faceoff vs Tuch? He said to Tuch "you can not believe how well they treat us" meaning the organization As you said and I 100% agree - Sabres need to be known as a team that support their players. Eventually that will pay them back on spades. Hopefully Dahlin can reset mentally. However, I still think having his offseason routine disturbed is a major factor in his play. So I don't think we will see the "elite" level of play this season -
GDT: Blues @ Sabres, 7:00pm Nov. 6, 2025, 🎙 📺 ESPN+/MSG
Crusader1969 replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
And they say women are too emotional to be president. Whomever said that obviously hadn't read this board lol -
GDT: Blues @ Sabres, 7:00pm Nov. 6, 2025, 🎙 📺 ESPN+/MSG
Crusader1969 replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
How anyone disagrees here is amazing im serious considering just skipping the next week of Sabres hockey if they get a win in their next 3 , maybe I'll watch the game against the wings fully expect them to go 0-3 though -
GDT: Blues @ Sabres, 7:00pm Nov. 6, 2025, 🎙 📺 ESPN+/MSG
Crusader1969 replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
With the upcoming schedule, I see a 6 game losing streak i don't see how they win any of the next 4 on the road. Maybe if one of the teams takes a night off like the Sabres did today I don't think you can play UPL again. I hate to be too hard on a goalie when you get shut out but he has to make the save on the 2nd goal. This team isn't good enough to overcome a bad goal against every single game he starts -
GDT: Blues @ Sabres, 7:00pm Nov. 6, 2025, 🎙 📺 ESPN+/MSG
Crusader1969 replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
How many glorious chances have they had in the game ? answer is 3 Doan had 2 - both set up by Quinn. The other by Tuch (he who shall not be criticized) and again missed it. But hey , at least he hit the net
