Crusader1969

Can someone make a reservation at Osteria 166 for Adams and Beane as soon as possible ??

Why is Josh and Cook still out there ? if either gets injured. - leave McDermott in Miami

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

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

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

Can anyone fill me in where the Shanahan rumours are coming from? anyone legit speaking about it or just the usual twitter BS ?

Sure but wouldn't drafting top 3 have even more "excellenter" options

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.

You can't always trust AI.

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.

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

And they say women are too emotional to be president. Whomever said that obviously hadn't read this board lol

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

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

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

First time since game 3 their effort is missing. game is extremely boring and I'm moving over to Football.

Not all shots are the same. He misses glorious opportunities. And I like Tuch but he shouldn't be above criticism is my point. especially last night he missed a complete open net on the 3 on 1 You could hear the exasperation in Rob Rays voice right after he missed it he missed a point blank opportunity right before the Utah goal and it was literally his man that got away from him He seems to be the one guy that always gets a pass. )

If Tuch only had a bit more accuracy on his shot. I dare to say, no one misses the net on high danger chances more than him

Ok so why did your original post only blame Quinn? if Tuch converted on any of his two glorious chances (including a wide open net). This conversation doesn't even happen my point is, for many on this board the fingers are always pointed at Quinn and Power. On a night like last night a guy like Tuch shouldn't be above criticism. Ok but your replacement can not be Bryson

At some point you just have to go for it Look at the Eagles. This year and last way more aggressive

Quinn has a responsibility of his man. He gets caught flat footed as he first moves towards his man before realizing Tuch got beat bottom line. That was Tuchs responsibility. he should get called out, just like anyone else on this team

Rewatch. That's 100% on Tuch.

The OT winner has nothing to do with Quinn. It’s Tuch’s assignment and he gets beat to the inside. That’s the breakdown. Period. Also worth remembering: Tuch had an uncontested shot from the slot and didn’t score Tuch had a wide-open 3-on-1 and missed the net completely But everyone’s dumping on Quinn and Power because it fits the narrative.