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  1. Is the Sabres biggest issue upfront the lack of an elite forward?

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    40 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

    You are exaggerating. I do not "hate" Thompson and I do not "crucify" him. I do however think he lacks the compete level that some of the true superstars have.


    I think guys like him had to work so hard just to make it - he was almost a bust.  Now he’s a number 1C with a big contract - so Tage, we’re going to need you to now lead this group of kids to the playoffs and a Cup.

    We got several of them to figure out how to be productive; figuring out how to win consistently is another thing.   

    And I think that’s kind of how I see this team and why it’s more about the coaching.  Stop coddling them publicly or seeming to be so concerned with hurting feelings and get them to hate losing more then loving to win.  

    The benching of Skinner and JPP today might just be a sign that the organization and DG are headed toward that now.  Guys need to feel uncomfortable and that’s ok.  So long as they know why they only played 7 minutes.  More importantly like today, we win the game.  Giving decisions like that made by DG credibility. 

  2. Is Bryson in the Top 6? Is the D set?

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    The depth at D now vs where we were in 2022 is significantly better.  

    With a top 4 that could be elite - one of the best groups in the NHL.


    I said it a month or so ago.  If and when Power reaches his potential this team will become a Cup contender. 
     

    And I feel like he’s getting close…turning a corner it took Dahlin time to find to. 

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  6. Around the NHL 2023-24 Season

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    Detroit - who lost 7-2 on Wednesday - is getting pummeled by Arizona.  That would be 4 losses in a row.  
     

    My God, what a waste of a season. 
     

    We couldn’t at least stay within 3-5 points of the WC thru the new year?  When were we last that close?  End of October?  
     

    Just so bad.  So so bad.  

  7. Adams press conference post trade deadline

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    29 minutes ago, dudacek said:

    The gist of it is pretty simple: he believes in his people and he believes in his plan.

    When the fanbase absolutely believes neither, and is essentially told - yet again - to be patient, depression sets in.

    I'm signing off, probably for the duration of the season unless something notable happens. I like this place most of the time, but sharing in the lamentations isn't really my thing.

    The past few days brought back some good hockey talk though. Thanks for that.


    I feel like he looked dejected.  That there is more “wrong” that needs to be addressed then he was expecting.  
     

    Scoring down.  The play of his top 2 centers has been inconsistent to poor - and that’s the biggest reason we are where we are.  
     

    But the Goalie and D situation looks good. 
     

    Finally should get a real Captain.  
     

    The team needs a change in its approach to the forward group - too small too passive and not skilled enough to make up for lack of physicality.  
     

    The team isn’t tough.  Not physically.  Mentally.  They aren’t embracing the expectations.  If this continues a new coach can deal with that.  
     

    Power and Tage are the key to this.  If Tage gives us at least 85 percent of his last 2 years we’ll be fine.  This Tage?  Need to trade him.  And Power needs to be better playing this many minutes.

     

    If that happens, if Muel plays 65 plus games, and if UPL is the man then this team will make the playoffs next year.   I’m not going to worry about the coach right now bc they aren’t firing him before say November.  If we start slow DG will be gone.

    He’s got one more shot whether we like it or not and Adams has to get 2 new forward pieces to play with the kids.  

     

    AND SKINNER HAS TO BE THAT GUY TO GO 

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  23. GDT / Buffalo Sabres @ Toronto Leafs Weds 7pm TNT & WGR Radio

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    Tage 8 goals since Jan 1.  4 of them in 2 games. 
     

    We don’t have a top line.

     

    This is stunning.  And the coach needs to figure it the freak out bc we can’t go into off season suddenly needing a whole new top line.  
     

    Which imo could easily be JJ-Cozens-Quinn.  
     

    Cozens is at least responding to coach that wants him to play D.  I don’t think he’s a bad 2 way forward.  The opposite actually.  
     

    Tage looks broken.  

     

    Robinson played 16 freaking minutes tonight.  He was actually decent.  Which is to say - now go get good versions of that guy bc we clearly freaking need it.  
     

    Also - I think Power is starting to get it.  Not a perfect game tonight but considering the competition I thought he was solid.  
     

    Looking forward to a new top 4 on D.  5 and 6 should be Clifton and Joki.  

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