Scottysabres

I hereby proclaim from this day forth, that every day Richard Simmons...……...errrr………...Wayne Simmonds is on the Sabres roster, every victory shall hence forth be known as a "Cultural Victory"...…………. I hope this helps ?

And this is where many, including yourself, and me, will part ways on this idea. The time to address the playoff race for this season was following the Christmas break, imho. Once they began to slide, the problems as to why should have been identified immediately, and addressed accordingly, early on. They weren't, for whatever reason. I've been outspoken about them making the playoffs, I believe they can, and I am firmly in that camp until the math says no. But, they are in this position, once again, Imho, not specifically due to their play alone, which has improved as of late, but rather by a collapse of one of the 2 opponents they are chasing, namely Toronto. Can they catch Florida? Does this mean I don't believe they can catch Florida? Until they do, yes, yes it does.

At some point, they are going to have to pay, it really is that simple. Whether it be through time as payment as they wait for Cozens or Mitts to come of age or through assets to get a current proven commodity is the real question here. Jack is starting his prime right now, and while there is no real clock on his window, the 32 to 34 yr old window is a realistic bench mark to go by. So, 8, 9 maybe 10 years. Can you 100% guarantee Cozens or Mitts fills the role? Can you 100% guarantee any future prospect fills the role? How long will Jack tolerate the short falls of no playoffs? There is a price to be paid for making any decision, that includes doing nothing or, being unwilling to pay the price to move forward. For example, Anaheim was sitting there today with Henrique, and possibly Rakell, would the price have been high? You bet. Would it have been the right move? We'll never know. But what we do know is the Sabres, after today, are no closer to the goal of enhancing the team by playoff appearances than they were before today started. Imho

Apparently unable to find that elusive "hockey trade" this deadline. Botterill: "Here is the help we promised you Jack. Looks like that golf game is really coming along, extra time in helps doesn't it though? Anyways, see you on the greens soon."

Let us pray so.

Botterill had it in him after all, who knew? ?

I have to believe there's a couple more deals in the works. Why the Sabres wait until 3pm to pull the trigger is beyond me. But if he stands pat as is, he ought to be fired immediately.

So far Grant and Ritchie gone, those are small fries, they claimed Aggostino today as well. Henrique and Rakell please.

Me too Huck, me too..... Anaheim, I keep looking to Anaheim.

Henrique and Rakell, Miller if he's an upgrade in net.

Anaheim, they were reported to active this deadline. If it's a deal to he had, Anaheim.

Truth

Enough of this conservative nonsense. They are 6 points out, and gaining. Do what must be done to address the needs to enhance the push. See what is before you, the here and now, it is the only thing that accounts. Making the playoffs while addressing both longer term AND immediate need settles the matter well in to the off season as we have a ton of UFA's and some assets we can replace with the off season. You buy to make the push (a UFA or 2 as upgrades on those you ship out), you utilize the critically priced asset or 2 (RHD and 1st rd) to address both longer term AND a push. Show the players you believe in them Botts, give them the tools to make a real run.

In case no one noticed we are currently tied with Montreal in the standings, 66 points, although, we have 20 games left, they have 18, so we have 2 games in hand. And yet, they just sold Kovalchuk, 50% retained, for a back end 3rd rd draft pick. Montreal has thrown in the towel, yet, the Buffalo Sabres soldier on and continue to march, closing the gap for that 3rd Division slot for the playoffs. Botterill will be active tomorrow, I think something substantial is going to happen. A couple of trades with 1 big one. Just a hunch.

With Botterill being in Ottawa for our 7 - 4 shellacking, I believe Pageau has been targeted as our line 2 center upgrade. Also, I don't think that was the only piece, I believe he may be looking at Namestnikov as a RW upgrade as well. Just trying to connect the dots, I mean, why in the hell else would Botterill and Saxton be in Ottawa for that game, where it was reported him and Dorian met and spoke for some time.

Good for Bogo. See you in the playoffs kid...………………. ?

That was me Thorny, and I know. Question though, how on earth did you end up a Sabres fan?

Was just told there were a lot of scouts at today's game. Anyone have access to a Scouts seating list from today? Thanks.

YEA BABY...……………...THAT'S IT BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!! VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOTTERILL, GET OFF YOUR DEAD ASS AND …………………………… MAKE ……………………. THE …………………. PUSH !!

COME ON BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINISH THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder if Botterill is in the bathroom cleaning his drawers realizing HE MUST ADDRESS THE ROSTER FOR THIS SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That includes a player with term AND...………………...a UFA or 2 to MAKE...………..THE...………….PUSH...………….for the playoffs.

OKPOSO WITH THE KILL SHOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO SLOPPY HOCKEY NOW BOYS!!!!! TIGHTEN UP, or a kidney punch will be coming...……….

Arrrrrgh!

My wife said he fumbled his junk on that one, I burst out laughing. She looked over at me and said "you think that's funny, where do you think I got the resemblance"? I went and sat quietly on time out for a few minutes ?