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The Sabres were gassed and were playing 5 D in the third (Gilbert stapled to the bench). UKKO-PEKKA GOT THAT DOG IN HIM

You sure don’t miss an opportunity to try to💩 on the owner. Reino for a 1st Rd pick and a prospect. Jack for CNY boy, touted prospect Krebs, and picks. This is how you kickstart a rebuild. Both trades with an eye to the future. OF COURSE the Sam & Jack trades were going to reduce money on the cap. If you think trading Mitts for Byram was for money concerns, remind me when Byram signs his 7MM extension next offseason.

Gilbert is having a rough day

Here you go my friend

Kadri has been indivisible. He’s also a -10 through 14 games. That contract is going to age pretty poorly.

Nah. Eichel & Reino being traded was because the team was in the midst of a sell off to rebuild (again). That core failed. The stated goal for trading Mitts was to obtain a top four D. Simple as that.

He’s in Chicago, but has not played. I assume you’re being funny, but Toker is not an option.

I hope you’re right. I think the plan was Reimer & Sandstrom with Houser as a just in case guy for Rochester. Hopefully the Amerks can outscore their problems, but either way…i think the organization needs another guy.

Disclaimer I haven’t seen a game yet this season, but I’ve seen a ton of Amerks hockey the last three years. Rosen has nhl speed and good hands. His edges are great and his shot is good enough. He has put on weight, but his frame may hold him back. I think if you want some offensive flash in a bottom six role, he can do it. He’s had good coaching since he arrived to North American & he’s performed well in the AHL playoffs as a smaller guy. Fully developed, he’s probably not a top six forward…but I think he will get some time in the show. He’s still very young. He definitely has more offensive upside than say a guy like Rousek, but it’s tough to say he will be a reliable nhl’er for a decade.

Rochester Goalie Felix Sandstrom got charged (5 and a game to the Hartford guy) and had to leave the game with help off the ice. This organization is now dangerously thin in the crease. -UPL & Levi in Buffalo -Houser in ROC -And in the East Coast league, some dudes named Justen Close & Matt Vernon. -Non NHL rostered: Now injured Sandstrom and 19 year old Ratzlaff. -Unsigned draft picks: Leinonen 😬& 18 year old Leeanders Obviously hope for the best for Sandstrom, but Rochester has an immediate need and if a Sabres goalie needs a maintenance day…look out. Maybe Reimer gets waived soon? Please Buffalo & Karmanos don’t compromise the Amerks season with crappy goaltending the rest of the year (Houser is fine, but he is not an all-star nor a bell cow guy). The team looks very good everywhere else!

Let him cook in ROC. He just started to get on a bit of a roll down here.

I am open to an add to the top six, but not at the cost of our current NHL D Depth. We’ve got loads of first round pedigree prospects that a rebuilding team could desire. It’s a long season. Injuries are going to happen. If the Sabres stay healthy, then Henri at the deadline to get something for a UFA departing asset.

Wasn’t the plan for him to play in Rochester and be injury insurance?

The Jets are 13-1 😱

You’re right. So it is not an option for Buffalo.

I don’t think the Sabres can do that unless they sign Houser to an NHL deal. He’s currently on an AHL deal. So he could only be an emergency recall.

Great signing. I also like his vibe. We need vet guys to both be leaders and contribute (instead of just offering experience like Zemgus & Okie).

Why is the on ice audio sound like it is coming through a tin can?

I’ve never raked leaves in shorts before and it was lovely.

I think your analysis is perfect. People want more from Greenway, but this is what he can provide. He’s a grown man and we don’t have a lot of those. He was very effective.

Very satisfying. I think high danger chances and shot quality will be closer than the score, but the Sabres were the harder working team tonight. Nice work UPL.

It was the most logical outcome once Benny is ready, and I also like it. He was fine in Buffalo and he knows he’s the first call up if he responds the right way and produces here in ROC. The ahl game will feel slow now that he has nhl experience.

This ***** does not belong in a game day thread. Find somewhere else to piss and moan.

I have had the same cell phone number for 20 years, so I’m guessing I put my phone number on whatever form I filled out when I moved back to ROC & registered to vote. Just guessing. But I hate it.