Crusader1969

I feel the hire of Ruff is pretty well the death shot for Skinners career as a Sabres. He might not get traded but unless there are injuries to Benson and JJP (or regression), Skinner should get used to eating popcorn in the press box.

I don't think Skinner will be here come training camp. Can't help think that a lot of the players were talking about skinner when they spoke of their hope of a coach holding players accountable.

You don't know who he called and spoke to? We wanted an experienced, passionate, no nonsense coach and they got one Don't be miserable just for the sake of being miserable I don't care who you interview, there isn't a coach out there that wants to win for the city of Buffalo any greater than Lindy does. You don't know who he called and spoke to? We wanted an experienced, passionate, no nonsense coach and they got one Don't be miserable just for the sake of being miserable I don't care who you interview, there isn't a coach out there that wants to win for the city of Buffalo any greater than Lindy does. You don't know who he called and spoke to? We wanted an experienced, passionate, no nonsense coach and they got one Don't be miserable just for the sake of being miserable I don't care who you interview, there isn't a coach out there that wants to win for the city of Buffalo any greater than Lindy does.

Most coaches need great goaltending to be fair

You mean the ones that said they drafted the wrong player from the Ottawa 67 a few years ago? Or The ones that thought the Bills drafted the wrong Josh? Or The message boards that wanted Dahlin traded? And Thompson waived? The message boards that wanted UPL cut? The ones that said Mitts was a bust ? Or do you mean the current boards that want Power traded? I think you might be onto something , that there are a lot of posters (often myself included) that have don't have a clue

It's gonna be electric at the home opener next year! im geared up ! Go Sabres!

If the Avs get any type of goaltending , they will win this series If the Sabres find someone to stand in front of the net like on the PP like the Avs do, Dahlin could score 25 to 30

Yes me too but let's pretend they keep the pick until they don't.

Here are my realistic players that I would like the Sabres to draft in no particular order Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW, Liam Greentree, RW, Windsor Tij Iginla, LW, Kelowna Adam Jiricek, RHD, Plzen

That would be lots of pressure for him if the flames selected him

Listening to the press conference , I couldn't help but think that Lindy is already a done deal

The more I think about Lindy behind the bench game 1 next season, the more excited I get to see it happen. Would be electric

Not far behind the Brind'mour crowd if he becomes available bigger question - where is the Ted Nolan crowd? Lol

Sabres make a move. Que the Bills to make a big splash in the next hour to get this story swept under the rug !

Don had a lot of faults but he did a lot of good too Plus I think we can all agree he is a good man wish him the best of luck.

You will be a happy man!

Usually a new head coach will pick his staff? If so, the new guy will definitely keep Ellis away from the power play good news !

Last post of the game day season.... there are some positives that happened this season 1) UPL was tremendous and we have to feel good with the tandem of Levi and UPL for the next while (though it's not 100% Levi will be the back up next year). 2) the emergence of JJP as a top line winger 3) Benson has been a delight to watch. I see a big increase in his point production next year 4) the play of Tage and Tuch over the last couple of months I had feared they were both broken earlier this year 5) everyone is gonna be a year older 6) Greenway was good I think a lot of us thought he was gonna be trash after last season 7) Jack Quinn looks to be a legit 25 goal player, who is intelligent, skilled and plays with intensity 8 - Dahlin may have slipped a little from last year but still scored 20 and is a solid top 10 Dman in this league and still has the potential to the best as he just turned 24 9) a lot of people complain about Power cause he isn't physical but some of the analytics community think he was their best dman this year 10) the largest silver lining of missing the playoffs is that there is gonna be big changes to the coaching staff. IMO, if they snuck into the playoffs and got swept in 4 - They would have brought everyone back So that's a positive for next season maybe? hope everyone stays safe and healthy this off-season. I'll spend some time on the draft thread, otherwise I'll be back in September. Next year is our year ! Go Sabres !

I'll be watching and cheering them on

Correct the bottom 6 needs to be overhauled. greenway stays but everyone else ... see you. That includes Skinner and Krebs

Benson > Skinner and it's not close

Thanks. I assumed he was going to slot somewhere from 15 to 24 or so. You are probably right , his injury could drop him down to rd 2

@LGR4GM what are your thoughts on Adam Jiricek?

I think a lot of us do but let's try keep the chat about prospects, until it's actually traded

Ohhhh don't get me wrong. I don't want that either. I'm just saying that's how close they are to turning this ship around