LETSTUCHINGO

Thanks for your opinion. I didn’t forget the Clifton trade, I don’t think it has panned out as well as what was hoped.

Let me get this straight, you and others can mock fans for opinions you don’t agree with, but others can’t do it back to you. Interesting. Gaslighting? That’s cute. Seeing how this is a forum and you obviously have no problem expressing your opinions, I will continue to express mine, sarcastically and as mockingly as I like. I believe the Sabres are on the right path and that KA is building the team in the right way! I’m not as convinced that Donny is the right coach, but we will see. Go Sabres, HUGE game tonight!

My son son grabbed my two seats for tomorrow as well! It's great to see the young fans excited about the team again! Cheers to you for providing that opportunity for your children!

I was at the game last night, there were a ton of Detroit fans there. With that said, the place was anything but quiet! It was electric and the fans were very engaged in the game and vocal!! Amazing game to be at given the importance of it and the fan intensity matched that!! Great win!!!

I agree, except for Olofsson. Unless he's scoring, he's horrible and does nothing else to foster winning. Can't wait until he and his 4+ million dollar annual contract are gone! Jost plays hard, fast and shows a ton of grit. Love him in the 4C role and as you stated, definitely helps the pace of play! BB is very impressive and his addition has made everyone on the team better!

Boy that Bo Byram trade sure seems to be helping out greatly! And look that garbage trade for Greeny seems to be paying dividends as well, who knew? Also, that irrelevant trade for Robinson seems to have provided a nice 4th line player with speed, hustle, and grit, shocker! Albeit KA's lack of moves last summer hurt (especially after the Quinn injury), besides that, where has he gone wrong again? Oh wait, bc I'm not old and bitter I don't want to win now. I'm not educated on hockey, or I'm just a "passive" fan.

I'm with ya, but with how well Bo and the team has played the last 2 games, it has softened the blow. I'm holding out hope........

Thank you Derrico for starting this thread. I too was in attendance last night. I was also there last year and without a doubt, went into this B&G with a bad taste in my mouth, hopeful not to hear the same message as last year. While I agree with some of your summary, I walked away with a different perspective. Also, I would like to add some comments by KA and DG that were left out. - KA was asked what his biggest mistake has been since he arrived here. He didn't dodge the question and stated that he thought it would have been much easier to attain "buy in" by the players and organization. He said that it was harder than expected and therefor people and players had to go. We all know who left. -KA said when he got here, the Sabres were in shambles. They no money, bad contracts, and no prospects. He believes is building from within and has built up the prospect pool to the best in the league. He also said, he would 100 percent trade any of those prospects now for the right player, who would help us win now! Much different than the message he conveyed last year. - They think very highly of Krebs. Stated he thinks about 2/3 yrs ago about Mitts, everyone was ready to write him off. Now look where he is. They both feel Krebs is in the same place and ready to breakout, especially being more with Dahlin, Bo and Power as the 3rd line C. When Krebs has been with them, he has driven the line and his offensive game has shown through. They expect more of that going forward. - They are extremely high on Bo Byram. They feel he will take pressure and minutes off of Dahlin. They have been looking for another 1st pair D and are very happy that Mitts has developed into the player that was able to be traded for a player of Bo's caliber. KA made reference to the fact that 2/3 years ago, no one would expected the development that occurred with Mitts. KA felt that with the injuries to Tuch, TNT, and Skinne over the last 2 seasons, Mitts was pushed up lines and we/he saw the benefits of being with Dmen like Dalhs, Bo, and Power who drive lines and push transitions up ice and keep pucks on the sticks of the forwards. Now that they have Bo, we will see more of it. Scoring will come back, but maybe look a little different with Dalhs, Bo and Power (developing) being more offensive Dmen. KA believes in building from the defense forward. That wasn't stated in the B&G (it was inferred), but he has stated that previously. - KA believes goaltending is a strength and will only get stronger. - Towards the end of the B&G, taking questions from the audience, 2 fans were very critical of both KA and DG. They stating views that are common among STH and this board. Both KA and DG took the critiques professionally, but IMO couldn't hide the fact that they took the slights personally. KA stated no one is working harder towards the goal of winning now and having sustainable winning going forward he he and DG. In their closing statements, DG's comments showed a great deal of passion. Everyone in the room could see how annoyed he was by the previous comments and he directed his comments specifically to them at times. He passionately reiterated that the club is looking to win now, moving in the right direction, a sustained winning team is coming, will be here for awhile, and that he guaranteed more wins and scoring are coming. That is the best unbiased summary I can give. I left there a little more confident in the direction of the team than when I arrived. I am still upset at the lack of movement last summer showed by KA. I believe we should have made a move for a veteran goalie and we definitely should have made a move for a forward once Quinn went down. With that said, both are 1st timers in the respective roles, which was a concern most identified when they both were hired. Meaning, there was bound to be a learning curve and most fans are not in the mood for a learning curve when the playoff drought has been as long as it has been. That's neither here nor there now, what I can say is that IMO KA has this organization in the best spot it has been in in 13 years! I like DG, but if he doesn't produce a winning product next season, he will need to go sooner than later. I apologize for the long read, but I wanted to try and convey all the information and pulse of the B&G for those who couldn't attended. BIG WEEK THIS WEEK, 3-0! Go Sabres!

I will be at the game on Tuesday to watch the Sabres beat Detroit at home and then I am taking my family to Detroit to watch the Sabres beat them on the road. I need to keep my delusional playoff dream alive!!! Go Sabres!!!

Grow up. I've already apologized. I guess I should take offense to you calling me ignorant. I don't though, as you're entitled to your opinion. I can take people disagreeing with me without taking offense. Continuing with the topic at hand, I look forward to seeing what Krebs can do in the 3C role with better playmakers than what he has had centering the 4th line. I also believe that Mitts will be missed, but as most have stated in this forum, a change was needed to be made. Hopefully it was the right move. Time will tell!

Thanks for the advice. I had no idea Chicken Little was so offensive. Sensitivity class scheduled!

First of all, I used the "Chicken Little" remark as you make it seem like the sky is falling! That is all. Second, I posed the question, "Cozens isn't a second line center?" Hence the question mark. If the the "Chicken Little" remark offended you, I'm truly sorry. I hope you can get over it, it wasn't intended to offend.

And how do you know he is?

Cozens isn't a 2nd line center? I realize he is having an off year, but he'll be fine! Ease up Chicken Little!

Truth be told I almost threw my phone against the wall when I heard this. That said, it has been mentioned at nauseum on this board that the Sabre's need to shake up the core, as the current group is soft and lackadaisical. Well, here's a real hockey trade that definitely does that and brings in what a majority of the pundits think is an established, young defensive stud! You can't have it both ways. You can't B***H that KA never makes any moves and then when he does, continue to B***H. I realize the drought we are in, I'm a STH who has already reupped again! WE, JOE SIX PACK, aren't privy to what is going on daily, and we shouldn't be. Calling KA a liar is ridiculous. He should show us all his card? That's moronic! That's not how it works in any business. Is it puzzling that we have so many LHD, yep. A stud is a stud though! He is young with playoff, Stanley Cup winning experience! I'm choosing to give this trade a chance, instead of being constantly negative! Some on this thread think they know more than they do and need to take a breath and take a step back. Give it some time and see how it pans out, you might be surprised! Worst case scenario, it doesn't work and you'll have more things to B***H about! Go Sabres!!!

That's like, your opinion man.................

I freaking love Arby's, with a large Loganberry fountain drink! Forget about it!!!

Nobody likes a quitter! 😜

I agree, Dallas probably will pull their goalie in the 1st!

Sabres win 5-1. Goals scored by Peterka with 2, Tuch, Benson, and TNT!

Softer than baby poop! For a supposed stay at home D, he's not physical, doesn't skate well and is hurt more than he is not! He needs to go.

Correct.

Thank you much for the insight. Time to start trading futures!!!

Thanks so much.

What is the recent feedback from the Amerks thread? Please and thank you.