Carmel Corn

Too many games like this. ice is tilted in our favor, but can't seem to cash it in. Only takes 1 fluke goal by the Ducks and it's tied...anybody's game still.

Can't stand watching this team's powerplay. Does not look like the coaching staff has any idea what to do...too many players standing around, no movement. Please hire a powerplay coach.

This seems the most likely to me as well. Not reporting and bad attitude is not trivial and I would like to see the contract terminated, however I think that is more wishful thinking than anything else. He will come back crawling and begging for forgiveness and the team will be obligated to give him another chance to redeem himself.

Has he always been as slow of a skater as he seems this year?

I tend to agree. I don't see a plausible way to shed his baggage. Every team has some, but between Okposo and Berglund, some serious anchors there.

Not sure I feel the same way. I'd be happy if they got a strong 2C....but I get the feeling St. Louis is going for a lottery pick, so we miss out on next drafts #1 rounder from them.

That has nothing to do with this argument. You don't think Sam would bolt for another offer? I make the comparison based on what they did on ice. Drury's decision was a business one in the off-season. His leadership was no myth. Drury was the kind of captain who made players like Reinhart play better...not the other way around. Did you ever consider that deepest roster played like a President's cup team because the players had the influences to do so? If Sam plays a full season like he did the his second half of last year, then I might feel differently. He is getting better stats because he is playing with two stud players who help elevate his game. If you put him down a line or two, I say he disappears again.

Drury > Reinhart Not even close. I'll take leadership vs. a few less points any day. Drury made those around him better by setting the example.

I expect a #2 overall pick of being able to dipsy-doodle and draw players towards him. Just my expectation.

Interesting research thanks! I would be curious if you have also looked at it a different way. What percentage of total goals does each team's top 4 players represent? For example, if the Sabres top 4 goal scorers account for 75% of the total team goals, where would that 75% fall in comparison to other teams? I could easily be wrong, but I would not be surprised if the Sabres top 4% is higher than the middle of the pack like your other analysis....but again I could be wrong.

Sam is simply not able to dictate the play on the ice. He needs somebody else to create the opportunities and then he seems to have a knack of being able to capitalize on those actions by others. I think he is not a fit for a 2C as a result. Yes, he is better when playing with Jack, but I thought he showed some productivity too when playing with ROR late last season. That is still my point, he needs to be on the same line with a playmaker to achieve success. For the right price, keep him, but he is not worth any more than what he is getting on his new deal. I would not mind seeing him being sent off as part of a package deal to get a legit 2C.

Time for another team meeting. I wonder what K.O. will say there

I wish there was way to move KO off the roster via trade. Another GMTM gift that just keeps giving.

Not enough secondary scoring still. Really need a viable 2C. My second priority is for the coaching staff to get it's act together as far as special teams. Not much PP opportunity today (1-sided officiating again), but before today the PP was horrible and ineffective (still miss the Disco Dan days where we had a top 5 PP unit). Unfortunately it killed us again today. Just as bad is the PK. I feel the unit is coached to be too passive and therefore there is no pressure on the puck. I'd rather see the unit be aggressive and go down fighting vs. the timid approach I see now. Get a 2C and fix special teams and we can maybe keep up with the division leaders.

During McCabe's last game I went back on the DVR to look for something. Saw several non-eventful shifts as far as any physical contact. I think he skated one shift in the second period and again I looked for any contact...none. He went to the bench and straight to the locker room. I honestly thought he had the flu or bad food....just did not see anything obvious to suggest a long-term absence....still a mystery to me.

A second line center would be ideal.

We have a problem giving up last second goals

Do the Sabres practice 3-on-3.....seriously?!?!

Risto "My name is Gladiator"

Nice block by Pilut

Play to win....forget the tie!

Jack needs to shoot the puck every time he touches it.

Time for the refs to come up with another phantom call for Toronto.

Please....no prevent defense!

I miss Disco Dan's powerplay