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Are they getting rid of those stupid tapered jerseys?

I haven't read the whole thread and maybe this is a stupid question, but couldn't they have a criminal trial and then also a civil trial($$$). That way Kane pays in more than one way.

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I am sure Franson's agent is shopping the Sabres offer to other teams rumored to be interested, in an attempt to get him the best deal possible. My guess...he ends up elsewhere.

I'm exiting on on to Washington near 716 entrance. Didn't know there was an exit with an attendant.

Getting out of the harbor center ramp on non arena event days is a joke. They have a self checkout(no booth if they wanted to have an attendant), and getting out of the ramp is always a cluster because either the machine is not working and/or people can't figure out how to insert ticket and then credit card. Tried contacting harbor center mgmt via their website about this issue...can't seem to be bothered to reply.

He has played 400 games at the nhl level. You don't get that far without being a decent skater. He may not be a great skater, but some make it seem like he can't even stand up on skates. He is an experienced blueliner(they need help), who can score on the PP, and the Sabres aren't committing a lot of years to him. Where are the negatives in this signing?

Why is this thread even active? Who cares about any of the players we traded? Honestly, I hope they all the bed, Winnipeg misses the playoffs for the next decade, and Kane and Bogosian lead the Sabres to a Cup.

I can't see ROR being anything close to a scapegoat unless someone wants to hold the DWI against him. I think he will be a fan favorite from day one.

A few things on this... 1 - No NCAA players will be attending. It has nothing to do with eligibility, and everything to do with school being in session along with hockey practices at the schools probably already in session. Same reason why you never see NCAA players at training camp. 2 - There is NO WAY that Eichel and Reinhart will be sitting this out....short of being injured. Not even a fraction of a percent. 3 - Criteria for prospect eligibility will be agreed upon prior to competition by all teams involved. Could be age based, number of AHL games, number of NHL games, etc....

Just find the best person in the country at doing the job(regardless of sport) and throw a bunch of Pegula bucks at them. The only stipulation prior to hiring him/her would be to explain how they will get Chet & Muffy into the game. LOL

On defense maybe, but hopefully that pipeline is somewhat restocked via this years draft, and also Martin & Florentino from past drafts. In the forward ranks, you have Bailey, Baptiste, Carrier and a lesser extent, Schaller, Dupuy, Rodrigues, Varone & Catenacci this year. Next year should bring Fasching, Karabacek, Cornel & co. I also think the goalie prospects are decent(Makarov, Ullmark & to a lesser extent Liewen), and more are on the way(Johansson & Peterson). Two things happened... 1. Murray shipped out a LOT of picks and prospects for ROR, Kane, Bogo, Fasching & Deslauriers. 2. Many guys who might have been in Rochester, ended up in/or will end up in Buffalo early in their careers(Risto, Girgs, Eichel, Reinhart). Others are graduating to the Sabres full-time this season(Pysyk & Larsson).

While Pegula is willing to spend and spend and spend, sometimes I get the impression that there aren't the sharpest tools in the shed making decisions at FNC that he normally would leave up to them. That being said, it is a rookie intra-squad scrimmage, not a game. I'd be more upset if I can't see his first preseason games.

Is/Has ROR been in Buffalo since contract was announced? Very surprised the Sabres haven't trotted him out in front of the media?

Went to session today. Could only stay to see the "non-Eichel" group.... - I'm guessing somewhere between 750-1000 people in attendance. - Second day in a row, no Hurley. - Also, no Carrier. - For the second year in a row, I have been impressed by Willman. I know he did very little in his freshman year at Brown, but he is very smooth on his skates and has serious skills. Very interested to see if his play improves a lot this college season. - I saw references elsewhere that Reinhart "looks bigger". Not sure how anyone can tell this by looking at a player wearing equipment. LOL - Reinhart's skating appears to be better, but it is only drills, and I am guessing. Very hard to tell I would think unless you have a trained eye. - I like Fasching's skating. During a drill where skating direction was changing(as in change of puck posession/transition), he seemed very smooth on his skates for a big man. - One more Reinhart note. Noticed that he was one of two players moving the nets at the beginning of the ice being resurfaced. Nice to see that he is not a primadonna. - Can't say anyone else stood out.

I think an expansion team in the NW(Portland or Seattle) would do great. Then, move the Coyotes to Vegas, and the Panthers to Quebec or Toronto. That being said, I'd be interested to see if Houston could support an NHL team. If they can, move the Panthers there instead. Hockey in South Florida is a joke.

I think the Sabres could make a playoff run this season, but the defense along with the goaltending is going to determine whether they sneak into the playoffs, or are a team that is still 10-15 points away. Just too many questions... Gorges...Will he be the same player after the microfracture surgery Pysyk...Can he be a top 4 20 minute player right away Risto...Continue to improve or regress as a youngster ala Myers Bogo...Can he stay healthy to the tune of dressing for 65-70 games Weber, Carlo & whomever else fills the 5-6-7 roles...They are adequate 10-15 minute per game guys. Lehner...Can he be a #1 and show that he is over concussion issues Johnson...Nothing more than a backup good for 15 games or so

One other funny thing... They were running a drill and instead of using the orange cones, the coaches placed their gloves on the ice to act as the pylons.

I will provide the odd observations(not all on ice)... - The entire 100 level was open with the exception of center ice section behind penalty box for sabres staff. - Passed Bylsma before scrimmage started. Had a big smile on his face. - Eichel is smooth(big surprise there). - Hurley who was not at rookie camp last season, was listed as part of second group, but I didn't see him(I only stayed for about 30 min of second group) - I noticed Estefan make a couple of great shots and equally bad efforts. LOL - I know this is an awful thing to say, but when watching Fasching, all I think about is Taylor Pyatt. Sorry. - Got wanded by security prior to being admitted. Seriously? For a rookie practice. PS Their wands suck. I had keys, coins and my phone in my pocket and no alarm. - Had to be 20-25 staff in Sabres section. The only guys I could pick out from across the ice were Bylsma and Murray. - 25% off a lot of Sabres gear...hats, tshirts, etc... - Might go tomorrow or Wednesday. Can't make scrimmage or 3 on 3, so this will be my fix until September.

Am I the only one curious as to the wording of the practices. In the past, I only remember them being listed as practices, along with the times/dates... On-ice coach’s practice: On-ice skills practice: On-ice testing: I wonder what the differences are between the 3?

Pretty sure they have one 2nd and four 3rds next year.

I actually thought his cap hit would be closer to 8mil. I don't really care how much Pegs handed to him in terms of signing bonus versus yearly salary. Only thing that matters to me is cap hit. I fully expect ROR to be worth every penny of this contract, especially years 4-7 when newer contracts will make this seem like a bargain.

Shannon's statement is about as dumb as they come. This team needs to start developing a winning culture ASAP, and the sooner it starts the better.

I think he is a very good #7. They don't need him every day(you wouldn't want to with his injury history), but for the price they paid, if they can get 20-30 games out of him as an injury replacement, that would be great. Key thing...he is healthy for the 20-30 games when you need him to be in the lineup. I don't think there is any place for Stewart on this roster, and at the price he will command, he wouldn't be slotted for 3rd-4th line minutes.