[Jbot needs to go]

23 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

 

How exactly is Jbot responsible for the mistakes made before he got here? 

By what objective measures is Jbot incompetent? Have the Amerks improved since he got here? Yes.  Is his drafting poor?  We don’t know yet but it is showing promise.  Is the pipeline better?  I believe it is, especially at D and goaltending.  Cap management?  Not perfect but considering this will be the first offseason with substantial cap space since TM spent us in oblivion, I’d say a passing grade.  What about trades? Mixed, some great ( Joker and Skinner) some good (Scandella in), some below average (Scandella out and Kane) and one terrible so far (ROR).  

The next and most important question is are the Sabres better? They are on their highest point pace since before TM.  They are scoring more goals in real and adjusted terms and giving up less in real and adjusted terms since before TM.  

This team is far from complete and Jbot has made some big errors (like not replacing ROR quickly) but the trend is in the right direction.  At worst he deserves another season to see if he can get the team into the playoffs.

FYI Snow was GM with the Islanders for 12 years and Milbury for 11 years.   Not really legit comparisons with Jbot but posting without doing research is a habit around here. 

So is this Mr. or Mrs. Botterill? 

 

15 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

We have three legit prospects at the position.  One, Johansson, is close to NHL ready, another, UPL, who is in the top 5 of prospects at the position and will be the starter next year in Roch and lastly Pirillo who stared at the WJr and looks to be developing into a high quality prospect.  Jbot drafted both UPL and Pirillo.

Its Erik Portillo by the way. Not knowing name kind a throws a wrench into your whole point. Also he was drafted as an overage player, not sure where top prospect comes into that. JBot is trash and pegula needs to stop hiring yes men.

[Bogosian Signs a 1.3 Million Dollar Deal with Tampa]

9 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Right.  But those are only allowed during the ordinary course buyout period (at the end of June) or during the 3rd to 5th day after the club's last arbitration award (which can only be exercised 3 times throughout the life of the CBA).  Fairly certain we are outside both of those windows.  ?

And we have heard of no team / league rules Bogosian has violated.  He's still on the 50 man reserve list unless somebody claims him or trades for him unless he simply wants to quit.  None of those have been reported as possibilities.

Wasn't Berglunds contract terminated in middle of year? 

[JS Dea Called up]

Did someone get hurt last nite? I stopped listening at work when they went down 2-1

[Must Listen Radio: Caller Duane Snaps Live on GR-55]

Del Reid where you at,? Lol. We need some "We Are Duane " shirts.  

[Season is Over: 9 Year Playoff Drought]

6 hours ago, E4 ... Ke2 said:

 

Awesome job!

[Jonas Johansson Called Up/Ullmark out 3-4 Weeks]

9 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

I'll be shocked if Johansson is given a game. 

Yeah, why would your AHL all star goalie get a chance. Lol

[UPL Called Up To Rochester]

11 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 Called up to replace Johansson 

Brawndo, out of town right now did J.J get called up because of Linus injury?

[Is there a Rasmus Dahlin Blockbuster trade to be had?]

This team is soft. No one should be untouchable.  

[UPL Called Up To Rochester]

@Inkman just wondering what you are skeptical about? Thanks

[UPL Called Up To Rochester]

51 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

They want him playing and playing a lot.   

No, Sexton in the article said 40 games, maybe a few more. He us here for a week then going back to ECHL

 

[The little things in life]

Being first on the trail after its groomed!

[Marco Scandella Traded to Montreal for a 2020 4th Round Pick]

1 minute ago, sodbuster said:

There's no way thats happening. 

That's what I'm thinking just wondering if site is in the hockeybuzz level of reporting.  In other words made up. 

[Marco Scandella Traded to Montreal for a 2020 4th Round Pick]

F5. Lol

[GDT Lightning at Sabres 12/31/19 7pm]

30 minutes ago, SabresBillsFan said:

Sad but true. But in all honesty. Not many free agents want to come to Buffalo. I’m surprised Skinner stayed. 

Overpaying someone will do that.

[Practice Notes 12/28/19]

4 hours ago, Brawndo said:

 

Why do I keep buying seasons? 

[Skinner out 3-4 Weeks with an UBI]

2 hours ago, pi2000 said:

 

4 more!

[Skinner out 3-4 Weeks with an UBI]

10 minutes ago, Zamboni said:

Not even close.

Ville Leino was much worse. 

I said ONE of the worst. It's right up there with Leino, Erhoff, and Cody. 

[Skinner out 3-4 Weeks with an UBI]

One of the worst contracts in Sabres history. 

[Where to stay after a concert in Orchard Park]

On 12/25/2019 at 12:46 AM, inkman said:

 

Alas it is the Hair Metal show on 8/13.  Wanna see the Crue before one of those idiots ODs.  

Crue puts on a great show ink. Saw them a few years ago with kiss at Darien. 

Going to have to get tic for this one.

As a place to stay, east Aurora would be good, hamburg also. Uber or Lyft may not be cheap after show though. 

[Casey Mittlestadt has been sent to Amerks]

Has anyone seen him play in Rochester? How has he looked?

With this kid I think his problems are all between the ears and his effort. 

[Casey Mittlestadt has been sent to Amerks]

45 minutes ago, Let's Go B-Lo said:

That's fine, I live 7 hours from the brewery and none of what they brew ends up here. I'm glad you like it. I didn't like it when I was a kid, I didn't like their new offering when I had the chance to try it. If I'm in Rochester again maybe I'll hit the Brew House.

I don't lack for breweries in my area. Victory is 10 minutes from my house, Troegs is 90 minutes, Yards is 60, Dogfish Head is 90, DuClaw is 90, Conshohocken, Neshaminy Valley, Two Stones, etc etc etc. I can get good beer all over the place so if that makes me snobby at this point, ok. I admit I'm spoiled.

Southeast PA? I went to school down that way.  Dogfish head was great. Is there still that brewery in West Chester, PA

[Non Sabres Deadline Trades/Rumors]

Just now, inkman said:

Assuming this is what your are referring to: 

I'd hardly calling that "reporting on the trade".  More like, "this is what all of Twitter is saying."

You got it Jeremy!?

[Rochester Amerks 2019-2020 Season]

37 minutes ago, Amerks8796 said:

No chance that’ll happen. It’ll likely be Johansson and UPL in Rochester next season.  

Could you expand please. Have not seen Rochester play this year. From all I have read sounds like the Hamburglar and Johansson are playing quite well. Thanks

[Non Sabres Deadline Trades/Rumors]

It's being reported by White from gr, so chances are its BS. 

[EDIT Bogosian Requests Trade, Now EROD wants One As Well]

Alright, someone download Rick James from Chappelle!??