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That is true but I just look at the totality of an 82 game season. if a team is 9 points out and playing bad with 20 games to go and wins 18 of 20 to close the season and miraculously make the playoffs, and face some backup goalies, noone would call that garbage time

I dont like calling these wins 'Garbage Time' 60 minute efforts are not garbage time. Garbage time is when the team is down 6-0 and score 3 goals to make the score closer. The team is showing signs of improvement and that is what we have to build on. 18 games to go. Say the Sabres finish 9-9, that would be 18-16-2, including that 9-7-2 run since the "Dallas Afternoon Massacre" which covers almost half the season. I think we would all sign up for that now. Would clearly show us that the franchise is truly taking the turn for the better.

I would sign up for that and address DT DE and LB in the draft and FA.

I really like some of these ideas but I do agree some of these deals are going to be tough to pull off.

Incomplete grade, but based on what his vision is, I still approve of JBot. I really think we have a great GM in the making here, patience is going to be key for us fans and the Pegulas. I do agree, the last two hires by the Pegulas do suggest that maybe they are starting to get it, and maybe keep weasels like Russ Brandon out of these decisions and have him stick with financials. Biggest mistake that was made: When we drafted Eichel, we needed to tank AGAIN. Sadly. Imagine if this team would have landed Laine or Matthews.

Good post and I completely agree. I think we are seeing what the team could have been if not for the dreadful start.

Nice win for the Sabres last night, even without Kuch and Palat that is still a heck of a Tampa squad. Would be nice to see the Sabres finish well: Good to see the effort being put forth. May not seem like of much importance now but finishing well can carry over into next season.

Tampa Bay vs Nashville and Tampa Bay wins the Stanley Cup in 6 games

This is as given as death and taxes :o

IMO, the New York Rangers won the deadline week. What say you?

Well if that is the case I understand the deal a little better now

I can't I just cant! :P

This is all you need to know about this Evander Kane trade. Tomas Tatar got Detroit a 1st 2nd and 3rd. NO conditions. I'm done with Botterill.

Toronto needed help. Bettman ensured that pick wasn't going anywhere.

The #1 overall pick is earmarked for the Rangers. Don't even entertain the thought for Buffalo.

The Sabres will play better that's how we do things.

Also we have to consider that it was announced this is a rental. You don't see that very often. Perhaps Evander Kane has made it absolutely clear where he wants to play in 2018-2019 and beyond. Perhaps its a done deal (say Vegas as an example) If teams know this and Evander and his agent know this, why would they pay premium? And why would the team that will sign him pay now when they can wait 5 months and sign Evander? I bet the 2019 2nd round pick was the agreement. Botterill then negotiated this to be a conditional 1st to save a little face with ownership and the franchise. Terry: Jason, why no 1st round pick For Evander? Jason: Here Terry, I gave us a chance to get a 1st round pick. Terry: OK Jason, thanks, at least we have some hope for a 1st. Jason: Do you want some Mighty Taco I'm on my way now

THIS

Agreed

Waiting for the return is painful....

That's good, just use the 'sources' word to give it that little something extra

Hold on I am just creating my fake Bob McKenzie twitter account... :w00t: :w00t:

EK was more immature years ago, not dismissing his actions completely, but he has appeared to mature at least to the level to stay out of trouble. EK will be the posterboy for what went wrong here, but in most part, unfairly: EK didn't give up a Moulson contract. He didn't agree to take Bogo and his terrible contract for someone who can't stay healthy. EK didn't pass on Sergachev. Many other factors out of EK's control led to this mess.

I agree, or even a Sunday Night would suffice.