Crusader1969

Time to make a statement. waive Hutton and bring up Hammond.

Embarrassing

Decline

I might be wrong but I do think they are 1 for 1 playing Risto in front of the net on the PP. why they Haven’t gone back to that is beyond me!

I agree that I think Johansson isn't the long term answer at 2C. I'm hoping Cozens can fit into that role but as we are learning with Mitts, playing C in the NHL is a tough task for a young player. I think, we still have to hope that Mitts can eventually find his way OR they trade for one...though, i have no idea who that would be.

I think a 2C is the pressing need at this time - Moves Johansson back to wing or 3C. Though, Im liking Asplund / Larsson combo as 3C /4C at the moment though. In boston was Johansson playing RW?

If you see a list ranking the top centres in NHL and they have Matthews ranked higher than Eichel. Rip up the list and throw it in the trash

He needs to find a 2nd line Center don’t know who, don’t know how but has to happen

That’s like saying adding Matthews to Eichel isn’t going to help of course it’s going to help. But it’s sooo unlikely, not worth worrying about

If they win lottery and land Byfield. Things will change quickly.

Firing is just not going to help. They’ve fired 3 head coaches, on their 2nd GM.

I’ve watched every single Sabres game live or via PVR since I can remember - well before the tank today is the last time I will arrange my schedule around the Sabres. Just not worth it. I’ll PVR, check the score and maybe watch if win. Gotta hope the ping pong balls bounce our way once again. need that 2nd line Center and only place you get one of those is at top of the draft. Unless you get a team dumb enough to trade one. (Insert eye-roll)

He just can’t deal with a team with speed At this point I’d say you are the lucky one!

https://thehockeynews.com/video/article/sabres-luukkonen-is-a-top-goalie-prospect-but-theres-no-need-to-rush-him

wish the refs felt that way. the refs can not say they didn't see this one, like they did in Sweden.

UPL back to back shutouts this weekend for Cincinnati.

the fact that No Goal was allowed didn't help either

i always wonder how Fancy Stat guys would handle the Hasek years, would they sit back and enjoy watching one of the greatest goalies of all time or would they be too busy stressing out over Varada getting near 17mins a night and Smehlik getting more ice time that the smooth skating Woolley?

wonder what the plan is for Thompson? Seems to be driving all the scoring in Rochester.

NHL.com podcast. Top names to watch. Interview with Central scouting https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-draft-class-looks-at-2020-nhl-draft-rankings/c-306787994

My buy-in occurred when Dahlin scored off the rush in Pittsburgh he had a great rookie year but through 2games it looks like he is ready to carry the team on his back watch that entire shift on the Okposo goal. The patience he shows at the point. Twice he is able to use his shiftiness to elude the defender and get his point shot through (the 2nd is tipped by Okposo for a goal) creating scoring chances I doubt there any many in the entire league who could have made those plays , let alone any other 19 year old Goaltending has to be above avg for the entire season but I believe Dahlin will be main reason that this team becomes competitive this season

Byfield profile plus 2 Sabres listed on the “who’s hot” prospect list https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/next-gen-prospects-quinton-byfield-eyeing-no-1-pick-2020-nhl-draft/

Sorry. I misread your post. Yes all forwards except possibly a goalie and 1 or 2men in top 10

I’ll have to look again but I thought it was all wingers (except Byfield) at the top Definitely need lottery ball luck. Hopefully moving way up the draft order to get a top 2 pick (if they miss the playoffs)

Best not to worry about where the sabres draft, before their season starts, but to get to know the top 25 prospects. I’d say the odds are pretty good that they will be drafting in the top 7-8 again. Unless someone steps up at the 2C or the goaltending is vastly improved over last season. i don’t want to discount a pick in the early 20s completely, just think it’s very unlikely.