Pimlach

If only it worked that way. Only a small percentage of players drafted by the NHL ever play a game. No, the Sabres AHL team is not filled with great prospects, but there are a few good ones. Of the forwards Helenius and Östlund might be able to play middle 6 or even top 6 in the NHL someday. Most teams have several players (tweeners) in the AHL that they can call up, but how many make an impact? So far the Sabers have called up Kozak and Dunne - they did ok on the 4th line but but we are looking for top 6. Last season they called up Rosen and he had 1 assist and was -3 in 8 games and did not make any impact. Kulich looked promising last season with 15 goals but so far has zero points. My point with Florida is that they signed Marchand or depth, and now with Barkov and Tkachuk out they will need him. Name a similar move that the Sabres made under Adams? How many of Adams top picks are panning out? Some are still to young, some look like they won't be impact players.

Jettison Adams but why promote Ruff? That would look awkward given the circumstances. Move Jarmo to GM and go get DeBoer, if they even can get DeBoer.

The problem is not just losing Peterka, it’s not replacing him. What we are seeing is a depleted top 6 over the past few years and now they can’t score When Skinner was released we didn’t replace his production. When Quinn was hurt two years ago they didn’t replace his production, and when he came back he disappointed and looks like a shadow of what he was. Cozens was replaced by Norris, until he wasn’t. Peterka had not been replaced. Getting Benson back will help but even if he can score 20-23 goals it won’t replace all the losses. Contrast this with Florida. They added Marchand. Barkov is out, Tkachuk is out. They are utilizing superior roster depth by playing Lundell and Bennett up one line AND they have Marchand. They also have prospects to bring up and play in a winning environment, not in a desperate environment. Marchand will prove to be a smart move. Adam’s has been consistently bad at evaluating his roster and adding veteran depth. 3-1

True. So hire some good people and let them fix this.

Pretty sad. I see these young elementary school kids watching another loss while listening to a chorus of boos. When I was that little I had the Bisons and they always played hard and were a top team. I loved them Then the Sabres came along the Knox’s hired good people, the team got very good fast. To think this is going on 15 years of losing is mind boggling.

Stop using logic. Dahlin turned it over and the Avs scored. Dahlin should now be traded so when he wins a Norris and a Stanley for another team we can complain about that too. You know the script?

Neces refused a trade to Buffalo last season. At least Adams targeted a good player.

I do. Let’s Go Buffalo. clap, clap, clap-clap-clap.

Marty St Louis has done a nice job there. He started with very little.

He is starting his playoff beard now.

man the negativity surrounding this team is high. Even some normally positive fans here are getting surly. Look at the two teams rosters, the coaches, and the culture difference between these teams. I’m setting realistic expectations in an effort to make it through the season.

Well 3-1 after two, it’s going to be tough. Let’s see what they are made off.

Not really. Among the scoring defenseman Norris candidates he plays a very strong defensive game. He screwed up. It happens to all of them.

Tage has only 5 goals less than MacKinnon over the past 3 season. If only the idiot Adams can get him a playmaking line mate. But MacKinnon has way more playmaking assists, a solid two way defensive game, built like a truck, and insane speed. He is at McDavids level and better in some ways.

I remember when Gilbert did stuff like that. McKinnon is freaking awesome.

Dumb call Stripes.

More minute for 78.

Are the Sabres players reading Sabrespace?

Ugh. Bad turnover and a goal.

Dunne in for Gertie is helping.

Pretty poor journalism, pretty odd way to look at things, but that seems to be the norm today. Kick the dog that is down. The team being on a short leash with Dahlin and Tage - it should be the other way around. The two best players should elevate the team and help make the other players better. I get that Adams sucks at building the team and the best players are not supported enough, but that is the exact opposite of what I learned playing sports.

I call that a good first period. Keep it going.

Fiberglass sticks. My old Northland or CCM would have survived that.

good to see Tage convert. Ray just said “the more guys that score is better for everybody”.

Colorado is loaded with great players. Here comes their power play next. Then he purposely bumped our goalie.