LabattBlue

I’m not advocating for a blue line full of guys who skate like they are in cement, but I also don’t want 6 guys on my blue line who aren’t physical and don’t have a clue how to defend in their own end. There is a balance to be had, and right now that scale is tipped one way too far.

I’ve thought this all along. Not everyone on defense has to be this great skating PMD who is usually lacking in his own zone.

...and not a complaint, but tomorrow is the 12th anniversary of this thread.

I’m okay dealing with all the Covid related restrictions because it’s summer, and even just sitting in the backyard with an adult beverage is great. BUT...if this thing comes roaring back with a vengeance in late fall/early winter when the weather in WNY turns to crap, and we are all stuck in the house for the most part for weeks on end, IT WILL REALLY SUCK. ?

...and in the end, two different owners, but the same ***** results.

...and if Larry walks, Malone could have slid right into the 4C spot. I'm going to LMAO if he goes to Nashville and makes their roster. What a train wreck this organ-EYE-zation has become. ?

How many of these options are UFA's? Keep in mind, if Larry walks because of expensive salary demands, the Sabres could be looking for a 2C, 3C, AND 4C.

It doesn’t surprise me, I don’t blame them, and I hope some of the games bigger names join them. ?

For another team? ???

No offense to Theana12345, but if the Sabres hold on to 8OA, instead of trading the pick in a package for immediate help, to quote a former GM of the Sabres... ...be prepared for suffering.

Well he had almost a full year to figure out how to utilize him best, and failed miserably. Not sure I have faith, next year and beyond, will be any different...while they continue to co-exist.

I retired at 55, and have not a single regret. Life is good! ?

^^^ This. 4th line centers with good defensive skills, should be able to be found for 1/2 that price. On a team that will quickly become cash strapped with upcoming contracts to Dahlin and Reinhart, it would be crazy to spend 3 mil in cap space on Larsson.

Some good suggestions, but Larsson at 2.8 mil per year for 3 years? ?

This is a lot like the praise Housley was getting for his work with the Nashville blue liners. Instead, more often than not it is the players making the coach look good(or bad), not the other way around.

Good for Lindy...I never thought I’d long for the Ruff/Regier years(end of their run as Sabres).

I thought it was Terry, Kym and the two daughters. ?

Not surprised at all about Dudley. Just wait until the off-season. I wouldn’t at all be surprised, if Adams is swindled both in F/A and trades.

He's just riding on Goodell's coat tails. Roger embraced it, and seems to enjoy it. Bettman just being a phony imitating Goodell.

Maybe not dumb, but that smug expression on his face, makes me dislike him immensely. ?

Either he doesn't want to play at C, he is willing to but sucks at it, or the coaches just want to keep him on Eichel's wing. Bottom line, it looks like Reinhart is a RW going forward.

Not time for TimHo's, they have to focus on the Pegula kiddies overpriced smoothie and salad place around the corner from Tim's. Can't let it fail. Have to find a way to keep the kids busy.

About other Stanley Cup teammates in Toronto, Armstrong reports: “I haven’t spoken to Nevvy (Bob Nevin) in awhile but I did talk on the phone with Dave Keon the other day in Florida. He’s fine and being very careful with all the [COVID–19] infections down there. Unfortunately, Shackie (Eddie Shack) isn’t doing well in his cancer fight. Which is sad (Shack, 83, has entered palliative care). And, I’m told Bobby Baun is also ailing, though I’m not certain what’s wrong; if he also has cancer. And, of course, we lost ol’ Red [Kelly] a few years ago. What a super guy. And, a great hockey player. But, hey, that’s life. None of us are going to live forever.” http://betweentheposts.ca/2020/07/the-chief-is-90-and-spectacular/?fbclid=IwAR1GFeMVbv4SKVJ_ZjWUbQy3fOnVvKH8ymhwVKfrTc6WhDo0wAywesm8nSM Very sad! ?