Crusader1969

How did Montour ever score 9 goals in a season?

I was and am firmly against trading Eichel but there is one scenario that could change my mind. The Sabres winning the draft lottery and selected another Dman you could then Trade Eichel for another (younger) elite talent; plus plus prospects and draft picks. Then you would have Dahlin, Cozens, UPL, Mitts (?) , Kakko (as an example), Quinn, plus Power #1 this year all basically go into prime at same time

Do you hate the idea of Adams going behind the bench for the rest of the year? let him see first hand what is going on with the team? I strongly believe Bruce Boudreau is the solution Hopefully can bring out the next in the offense players and be entertaining Not sure it’s a receipe for success in playoff but at this point who cares ?

It’s worse. It’s a record of 7-26. I messed up the math originally

With Sabres luck you should probably make that top 4

Hutton since Oct 25 2019. 7 wins in his last 33 decisions. And they still put him in net !!!???

At least they won’t lose again tomorrow night

Another loss pinned on Hutton. Can’t come up with the big Saves and let’s in a softie

You mean how Ullmark has a .920 save percentage and a 2.44 GAA with the exact same team in front of him?

There is a part of me that hopes Hutton gives up 9 tonight. Whatever it takes to never see him in net again

PULL HIM NOW!!!!!!’

Ive never looked at it like that before Skinner is in Buffalo for 6 more years. you need to find a coach who can work with him Im on board, time to fire Ralph

its 45 points in 42 games. depends on how you look at iI suppose.

thats maybe true but Ullmark had an ok record this season. Not disagreeing with you - just think Hutton is the bigger issue we should be concentrating on right now

with Ullmark in net

Since the beginning of last season. I believe he is 20-17-5. Above .500. Anyways. My point is and remains. Step 1 is to move on from Hutton Firing Ralph before upgrading in goal is putting the cart in front of the horse He is a major problem. You keep Hutton and hire another coach. Do you really expect different results ?? Waiving Hutton should be step 1

I agree, with a lot of what people are saying but they were set up for failure when they brought back literally the worst goalie in the league. Yes they were shut out yesterday but you can’t blame Ralph for missing the point blank chances they had. Montour in particular. this is the 3rd coach now who they’ve had since th tank and all were saddled with below avg, if not the worst goaltending in the league. that needs to be addressed. And it’s clearly Adam’s who should be feeling the heat for keeping Hutton around

You can’t win in the NHL with a goalie who’s save percentage is .880. It’s impossible -unless your are the 80’s Oilers

They are 5-4-2 with Ullmark. Is there any coach in the world that can overcome the worst goalie in the league ??? changing the coach and keeping Hutton will change absolutely nothing

True, but they actually have a winning record with Ullmark in net since the beginning of last season

The problem isn’t the coach it’s Carter Hutton. I’ll say it until I’m blue in the face but there isn’t one coach in the world that can win with him on the roster So it’s a useless move firing the coach and keeping Hutton team actually has a winning record with Ullmark

I cannot believe they passed over Stalock who was claimed by Edmonton. If the Sabres wanted to make a statement that they cared at all, they would waive Hutton today. I honestly don't think its a coincidence that their compete has gone completely out the window the second Ullmark was injured. The players know, just as much as the fans know, that Hutton stinks and doesn't give them any chance to compete day in day out. Not that its acceptable, just understandable. By picking up Stalock and waiving Hutton it would at least give them the perception that the organization cares The last 32 times Hutton has played, the Sabres are 7W 20L and 5OT losses his save percentage is .889 If you fire Krueger and keep Hutton, I don't care who coaches the team, they aren't going to win with Hutton Just for reference over the same time Oct 24th 2019 onwards. With Ullmark they are 20-17-4 he has a .916 save percentage.

After this past weekend, I’ll admit it’s pretty difficult to remain optimistic.

It’s a small club (optimistic Sabres fan) at them momen. I once again completely agree with you think of this season as an extended training camp Playing the best teams in the NHL night in and night out learn from them and play like them next season when they are back in the division with Ottawa, MTL, and Detroit. What’s next?? Claim Anthony Stalock on waivers from Minnesota today

When he’s back play Borgen with Dahlin. It’s was a small sample size but they looked like the perfect fit Assuming both McCabe and Risto have come into their own. You have a pretty good top 2 pairs I sign Hall still. At least he’s dangerous and is a big part of the best PP in league. He’s not getting 8*8 though. It’s time to reunite Jack with Skinner and Reinhart. If you are grooming Cozens to be a centre, keep with Staal. I have no issue with Staal being his mentor for the season though you do trade Staal at the deadline you have to put Casey as 3rd line centre. Give him Oloffson and Tage. figure out what you have with Tage - if anything. I know most want to give up on him but let him play night in night out to know for sure I still am a big fan of Lazar You play him with Girgenson and another high energy player Maybe play them between Asplund ? I won’t count on Quinn to be ready next year the main thing is improve the goaltending!!! UPL with Ullmark should be good Get UPL acclimated to the league as a 1b IF 1)Ullmark plays like he did as a true #1, 2) Risto and McCabe have in fact turned the corner on their careers 3) Borgen is the perfect compliment to Dahlin 4) Eichel, Hall (if back) and Skinner figure out how to score again 5) stay relatively healthy they are a playoff team next season and all this losing will be finally put behind us I honestly believe it will happen maybe it’s just blind hope at this point