[Alex Tuch, a key piece in the Eichel trade]

2 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

would eichel do that?

Now you're just trolling @Thorny

[2022 Olympic Hockey Thread]

Power leads Canada in ice time after 1 period.

[Pick #1: D Owen Power (University of Michigan)]

Power on Canada's top pairing to begin their pursuit of gold.

[Getting to know Devon Levi]

Levi is third goaltender and won't be dressed for Canada's first game 😞

[Updated Sabres Prospect Pool 2021 and beyond]

Just now, LGR4GM said:

 

I feel like he’s a bit of a forgotten pick.  Especially considering he was a first rounder. Hope they can sign him after the college season. 

[GDT - CLT @ ROC 7:05 AHLTV]

9 hours ago, Stads said:

I've always enjoyed Don Stevens' goal calls. For those who listen to full Amerks games, how is his overall performance?

Listening to that was a breath of fresh air compared to Dunleavy.

[Casey Mittelstadt Ongoing Injury Thread]

7 minutes ago, K-9 said:

I care about his well being as a person and hope he returns to full health asap. 

As far as caring about him as a hockey player, I don’t ever want to see him in a Sabres uniform again. He should go to the A where he can carve out a lengthy, if not legendary career as a minor leaguer. He’s just not an NHL talent. No shame in that. 
 

This

[Getting to know Devon Levi]

17 hours ago, dudacek said:

It's going to be his coming out party.

God I hope so. We deserve nice things too!!

[Jack Eichel and 2023 3rd Traded to Vegas for F Alex Tuch, C Peyton Krebs, 2022 1st Top Ten Protected and 2023 2nd]

14 minutes ago, Thorny said:

I’ll remember him as someone who *should* have been a great Sabre but wasn’t , because the franchise couldn’t get out of its own way and right itself while he was here. A squandered piece you don’t give up full seasons for unless you are sure you can get the build right.

Completely agree.

To be glass half full there finally seems to be a real prospect pool coming up right now.  We didn’t utilize Eichel but we luckily didn’t lose him for nothing either.  I’m hopeful this second rebuild around Dahlin/Power / young forward core including Thompson, Mits and Cozens already in the show / nice number of 1st and 2nd round picks over next two drafts.  Heck even our goaltending prospects show legit promise.  
 

Until proven on the big stage they are just magic beans but this time we have way more chances and an opportunity to add a lot of depth if our much improved front office can nail some of these future moves.  Almost zero cap issues.  Slate is clean and finally reason for some hopeium.

[GDT: 1/30/2022 Sabres @ Avalanche 8:00 PM EST]

1 minute ago, Norcal said:

No shame in losing tonight, almost everybody has to this Avalanche team.

Maybe they'll surprise and play a really good game against an obviously much better opponent and come out with atleast a point? 

Of course, maybe not too. 

Big test for the kids tonight but come on NorCal there is most certainly shame.  Let’s figure out how to sting some wins together.  Let’s Go Buffalo!!!!!!

[Cozens vs Zegras. Did we draft the right guy?]

I like the makeup of these young guys.  Different types with different skill sets. 
 

We have the skilled playmakers in Mitts and Krebs, scorer in Quinn.  I’m very pleased knowing we also have that 2-way C you can throw out there with a one goal lead late in the game.  Cozens is a nice player and I’m excited to see what he becomes with this new core.

 

 

[GDT - Sabres @ Coyotes - January 29, 2022 - 9:00 PM (EST) - MSG-B, WGR and BSAZ]

Who’s staying up for this one??

[Jack Eichel and 2023 3rd Traded to Vegas for F Alex Tuch, C Peyton Krebs, 2022 1st Top Ten Protected and 2023 2nd]

14 minutes ago, North Buffalo said:

Or the rumor on the street, I can say now that he is gone... a chemical substance issue.

[GDT: 1/25/2022 Sabres at Senators, 6 pm CT (that's 7 ET for you Buffalonians) MSG, WGR]

1 hour ago, inkman said:

We are about 5 players away from icing a team that might have a chance. 

Agreed.

The lineup looking much better then paper lineup at start of year.  But we still have a Bjork on the first line??  

[Jack Eichel and 2023 3rd Traded to Vegas for F Alex Tuch, C Peyton Krebs, 2022 1st Top Ten Protected and 2023 2nd]

1 minute ago, SabresBillsFan said:

Tuch is a very good player. Loved him with Vegas since I live here but he leaves you wanting more. He turns it on in spurts. A guy his size that can skate like that when really motivated could be a handful to slow down. Loved Krebs energy when he was on Vegas as well. Think he’s gonna be a real good two way player. But he’s definitely a pass first guy.

For sure but nice seeing him pop a couple goals today.  If he can add 18 to 20 goals a year on top of the assists that should hopefully come, that’s a hell of a player. 

[Jack Eichel and 2023 3rd Traded to Vegas for F Alex Tuch, C Peyton Krebs, 2022 1st Top Ten Protected and 2023 2nd]

3 hours ago, Thorny said:

That’s ridiculously disingenuous framing by Vogl and I don’t even like the ROR trade obviously 

I mean, me too.  But Thompson legitimately gives me pause in thinking it.

[The Rasmus Dahlin Goal v. Dallas]

7 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

Played almost 30 minutes. He needs more help 

Cross your fingers more help should be on the way (Power, Johnson?)

[The Rasmus Dahlin Goal v. Dallas]

Agreed.  He was excellent last night.  Hope he keeps it up.  Nice seeing the 'A' on his jersey as well. 

[Updated Sabres Prospect Pool 2021 and beyond]

On 1/15/2022 at 7:52 PM, Dreams Burn Down said:

I think that I'm going to have to make some roadies to Rochester, soon.  These games look like a blast.

I live near Belleville.  Will have to get to a game when Roch is here.

[Dylan Cozens: naive kid, or culture change spokesman]

9 hours ago, PerreaultForever said:

You got a lot of likes for this optimistic post but I'm wondering if the Tampa game maybe brought you a little further on down the road to where I am? 

Cause for me that was it, that's what was "on the ice" and that's what we are. Nothing. 

That's fair, but I'd guess the Tampa game didn't help.

One game man.  One game.  Those high on the Hopi meter still realize we’re not talking about one game where 10 guys were out with Covid.  We’re looking at probably a calendar year from now and much further down the road the one game.

[Jack Eichel and 2023 3rd Traded to Vegas for F Alex Tuch, C Peyton Krebs, 2022 1st Top Ten Protected and 2023 2nd]

54 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

I don’t blame Eichel for anything that happened here during his tenure.  It’s not his fault that he played for the worst managed and worst coached team in the NHL for the past decade.  

You’re right.  Jack deserves zero blame. 

[Jack Eichel and 2023 3rd Traded to Vegas for F Alex Tuch, C Peyton Krebs, 2022 1st Top Ten Protected and 2023 2nd]

Nice to see….but I’m not sticking around for the details…

[Jack Quinn Assigned to Practice Squad]

1 hour ago, Brawndo said:

 

That’s fun

[Updated Sabres Prospect Pool 2021 and beyond]

1 hour ago, sabresparaavida said:

Followed by shutout #8 for Levi

Bonkers.  In 19 games he has 1.26 .956.  Unreal. 

[GDT: Sharks at Sabres 7PM Jan 6, 2022]

1 hour ago, inkman said:

I saw a tweet about people needing to stop the double space after a period. The title of this thread is the extreme opposite. 

I've heard that lately as well.  I've always used double space after period.  You know how much un-training this will take. Sorry un-training.