klos1963

But man, Karlsson is still so good. Love watching him play.

This is one of the better takes on the deal. It's a gamble, but likely a smart gamble. It is odd to reward someone with such a deal after a half season of high level play, but that's how the game is today. It will be a great deal if Cozens continues to improve and that's likely under Granato.

Yep, take away a bunch of his goals and he'll have a lot fewer goals.

I agree on the fairy tale proposals. I would expect to give up at least 1 top prospect in return, my only caveat would be to agree to an extension beforehand. Not trading top prospects for a rental.

The only way for the sabres to consider that offer is if we can agree to a contract during trade negotiations. Can't give up that much for a rental. Getting Meier would be a tremendous acquisition.

Hossa was one of my all time fav players. I think Meier is a tremendous forward and would love to see a trade for him.

16 of his 21 goals are at even strength. That is pretty surprising.

Olofsson has 8 goals in his last 9 games. Not sure he 'needs to break out'.

He's got 5 points in 6 games after missing almost a month with injury. Coach needs to lay off.

he's got 9 points in 34 games, -3. Aside from a few glimpses a few weeks ago, He's not very effective.

He's got, what, 2 assists in his last 12 games? I think we need quite a bit more out of him. He's not very effective right now.

I had always hoped that most teams would take this approach. The ownership owes it to the league and fans to put on the most entertaining team possible with winning always being the ultimate goal. KA and Granato have done that. That's about all they deserve lately. Both in a big slump.

Maybe I read the posters comment wrong, but he questioned if Adams, not Granato, would sit either Dahlin or Power, which implies benching, not just knocking a couple minutes off. It's an odd comment.

Do you honestly think Chychrun would be in the lineup at the expense of Dahlin or Power? Seriously?

Better coaching and team around him? Maybe just natural progression in playing with top level players. He's forced to get better quickly and maybe that's happening.

who doesn't love a good polka?

They'll show up when the new arena is built. Don't let it bother you so much. The NHL isn't getting destroyed in anyway. Everything I've heard is that the atmosphere at the games is tremendous, the ice is the best in the league and it'll only get better when the arena is built. The team has been stockpiling draft picks and could be a very competitive team soon. Despite the past, the future looks great.

ain't gonna happen. Why do you care where this franchise plays?

Better attendance than the Sabres last season. They'll be doing well once/if the new arena gets built.

I think they also are selling all the tickets as opposed to promos and giveaways. I've often gone to games here with comped tickets.

I agree, but overall, hockey should be entertaining, fast paced... , so if you don't have Hasek or you're just watching a game without the Sabres, you want action.

They are a fun team to watch. I always wanted teams to focus on offense first, keep the fans interested. Hockey should be fun to watch.

Yes , I think being in first place is better than being in 7th and have a lot of great stats. Having said that, I think the Sabres are on the right path and I'm excited about the potential, but ultimately wins are more important.

I've liked him as a player for many years now, followed him as high school player. I enjoy watching him play and would like to see him have a great career.

Eichel is arguable the best player on the team currently in first place in the Western Conference. That means more than just stats.