[GDT: Ducks @ Sabres, 1/21/2023, 12:30pm, MSG 📺 WGR📻]

4 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

 

He’s going to score soon and take off that much more. Would almost like to see him be less patient. Stud in the making. 

[Three and OUT!!]

11 minutes ago, GoPuckYourself said:

Middlestadt, Bryson and Asplund

Middlestadt not only has about 3-4 turnovers a game, he's a glider and if I saw that vast improvements that some of you see I'd be all for keeping him but nothing I see from him warrants a roster spot at this time and imo.

Bryson is too small and doesn't do anything well, doesn't play strong enough defense, has trouble getting the puck out of our own zone and doesn't have a good enough offensive game to warrant a spot anymore.

I used to like Asplund's defensive game but I feel like this year he's almost been invisible, I barely notice him good or bad so obviously a guy like that could surely be replaced.

 

One man’s glider is another man’s grinder. I think Mitts hustles his ass off all over the ice. 

[GDT: Sabres vs (Fish Stick) Islanders, 1/19/23, 7pm, ESPN+ and MSG. Ryan Miller ceremony 6pm]

Sorry if already posted. The negative image of the long pass is something to see. 

[GDT: Red Wings @ Sabres 7 pm 12/29/22 TV: MSG and Radio: WGR55]

2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

This is a joke right? Replacing a mediocre bottom 6 player for a better one is a bad look? In what universe?

In one of the more active board member’s universe. I guess some of you missed it. 

[GDT: Red Wings @ Sabres 7 pm 12/29/22 TV: MSG and Radio: WGR55]

3 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

 

It doesn’t seem that long ago that losing Sheehan, essentially for Jost, was a bad look for the organization. They seem to be recovering from that but let’s not completely airbrush it away. 

[GDT: Red Wings @ Sabres 7 pm 12/29/22 TV: MSG and Radio: WGR55]

Over .500 for real. Beat the Bruins!

[GDT: Penguins @ Sabres, Friday, 12/9/22, 7pm MSG]

Power play has been good with Cozens so no complaints. In a situation like last night where the opponent is taking away TT it would be nice to have VO getting set up for one-timers on the other side. Maybe a change for tonight’s game is in order. 

[Dahlin Day to Day with UBI]

3 hours ago, calti said:

We are a star offensive player away from serious contending.that is tremendous progress!!

I’m betting Quinn is that player eventually. Wish it was now but I’ve learned patience. 

[GDT: Sabres at lightning 11-5-2022, 7pm WGR MSG]

9 hours ago, PASabreFan said:

Is it safe to say level of excitement right now is inversely proportional to your tenure as a fan?

Have you really not seen this movie before?

Spoiler alert: they don't make it out of the woods.

I’ve been with them since ‘73 and am super excited. It all depends on one’s outlook. Enjoy whatever it is that you enjoy!

[GDT:Sabres at Vancouver 10/22/22 10pm MSG, CBC, WGR 550]

NICE HAT!!

[Sabres Road Crew]

I went in DC 2018. Very fun time. Everyone was friendly and Marty will talk your ear off. He’s the best. 

[Around The NHL 2022-23 Regular Season]

Someone somewhere thought this was a cool idea. Yikes. 

[Annual expectations thread 2022/23: #72 Tage Thompson]

Give him a letter. 

[Rd 1, #28 Jiri Kulich (C)]

The Athletic link above led me to read Pronman’s two-round mock draft he put together with an “NHL source”. Topias Leinonen went 34th. Mildly interesting. 

[22-23 opening day line up]

2 hours ago, JohnC said:

I just don't see your expectations regarding Mitts coming to fruition. Granato said last year that Mitts was one of the best players in last year's training camp. Then he got hurt and was shelved until late in the season. I see him being either our 2C or 3C vying with Cozens for the higher role. In addition, Mitts, like Cozens, has the ability to play wing. So, his versatility would be an additional argument to keep him. Another reason that I can't foresee him be moved is that he fits the profile of how the GM wants to build this roster i.e. mostly building from within the system. I just see the organization counting on both Mitts and Cozens making the leap into becoming established players for this hopefully emerging team. 

On top of Mitts versatility, he is absolutely relentless out there. Even if he doesn’t meet the early expectations there’s a place for guys that play the way he plays. 

[Sabres Sign UFA Goalie Eric Comrie 2 Years 1.8 Million AAV]

1 hour ago, Buffalonill said:

  I'm probably not going to be alive in 5 years .

  Could be the reason why I'm so Moody Or my wife just annoyed me.

Do you really want to go out complaining and whining every step of the way? If so, any chance you could cut back a little? The current situation pollutes the threads a bit.
 

Yes, I know that I’m complaining and whining right now. My apologies. 

[NHL Trade Rumors and Speculation 2022-23]

13 minutes ago, JohnC said:

So, I do see him contributing more offensively even as a lower line player. And it should be noted that he is excellent on the PK. He is not going to be provide many scoring highlights but without a doubt his teammates and coaches appreciate him his contributions. 

He had extremely limited PK time from mid-March on. Many games he wasn’t out there at all on PK. I don’t know if Granato wanted to see others or if Asplund doesn’t really deserve the rep you have him pegged for. 

[2022 NHL Draft Day 2]

9 minutes ago, steveoath said:

 

 

That’s super interesting. It has to be an emotional time when your year’s worth of effort reaches the finish line. This reaction has me fascinated. 

[Cup Parade Fun]

https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/vohkfj/via_genn_stroud_on_igbowen_byram_was_stopped_by/

 

[NLL new TV deal with ESPN networks]

 

[Locker Clean Out Days]

57 minutes ago, inkman said:

Okie dropping knowledge 

 

Mitts might not live up to his draft position but he’s got skills and he’s freaking relentless out there. Definitely a place for him regardless. 

[GDT: 4/23/22 NY Islanders at Buffalo, 12:30pm MSG, ESPN+, WGR]

Mitts is relentless. Even if he doesn’t become a top level scorer he’s going to be a valuable player. 

[2022 Offseason Game Plan]

3 hours ago, triumph_communes said:

Would the Wild trade Fiala for Krebs?  He’s a bust we need to trade while value is high. It’d help their cap 

If he’s a bust, how is his value high? 

[GDT: The Risen Sabres at the Phlyers - April 17 5:00 pm]

Something I particularly like about the results of Granato’s methods is that there is zero message board talk about “sheltered” minutes/usage. Doesn’t mean it might not be happening but it’s nice that it’s not a topic. 

[GDT: Buffalo at Toronto, 4/12/22, 7 PM, MSG, WGR FEEL THE POWER]

15 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

I actually thought Power seemed to be having a little trouble adjusting to the speed of the game at this level but he wasn't horrible. No big deal, I'm sure it's just a first game type thing. Still confident he will be very good. 

Love beating the Laughs. Just love it. Season highlight maybe. 

Everyone sees it differently but I feel like this didn’t happen at all.