ExWNYer

This was actually discussed on the morning show yesterday.

I'm leaning this way, as well. I think that he will ultimately sign with the Sabres but it depends on how much the allure of playing in his hometown sways him. The Pens may be a wildcard here but I really think that it's down to the Sabres or Boston.

Excellent points and very well stated. This is why I made the original comment about Coller. He's certainly entitled to his opinion and may even be proven correct about the trade but the way he was carrying on like a petulant child was ridiculous. The Sabres certainly never treated Pysyk like "garbage". He just didn't fit GMTM's vision. Nothing more, nothing less. Move along, Coller.

Explains why Matthew Coller was whining about the trade non-stop. You'd have thought that they traded his life-long best friend.

Talking to Asplund on WGR right now.

Yeah, this is where I am. I'm just a little baffled as to why they traded assets for an older, upcoming UFA. Maybe they were that high on Asplund and felt they needed to get up to 33 to secure him?

Me, too. But it was kind of a fitting end to the way this whole season went.

It's officially game day... LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!

Chillin' with the family for the week in the Outer Banks, NC. 4/10/15...a day that will live in Sabres infamy. Lovin' life... :)

Yeah, I figured but didn't want to assume. There is no bad mojo associated with hoping that the Sabres win and he goes home (safe & sound) to watch the playoffs.

Fixed. I can't speak for 'beerme1' but I meant knocked out of the playoffs, not knocked out physically (or harmed).

Agreed. This team played hard to the bitter end and never quit unlike that disgraceful abomination of a team in the southwestern desert.

:D :D :beer: LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!

"After the tank, should the Sabres half-track next year?"

This. It's about winning from this point forward. The tear down is over...the rebuild is on.

Seriously, Nolan has the chance to go from one of the most beloved coaches in Sabres history in his first stint with the club to the most reviled in his second (and last).

It's always been about Eichel, IMO. Even with a 30th place finish there is still only a 20% chance of landing McDavid. He's icing on the cake (and, yes, who I and everyone else want). Last place at least secures Eichel. McDavid is a lottery draw either way and, if you were banking on getting him after this torture, you're just setting yourself up for more heartache. The "consolation prize" is finishing 29th and only having a low percentage draw for either McDavid or Eichel. If Arizona wins the shart, it's back to hoping for a lottery draw for Arizona just to land Eichel. Embrace if Eichel, rejoice if McDavid. Ditto. There is no reason to support a tank after this race to hell ends. Here's to hoping for a Monday night clinching celebration.

The hockey gods... Bunch of gutless wonders. Blame the hockey gods. We can never have nice things. McEichel bye-bye... Buffalo curse lives. Can't even win at losing. Next Crosby is gone. Twenty-ninth just sucks. Lottery only chance now. Percentage is low.

Amen! As much as it sickens me to ever pull for Carolina, a regulation loss on Monday would mean that everyone could finally exhale. It would be fantastic for the fans to be able to actually cheer for the team to win on Saturday and rid themselves of a year's plus worth of pent up frustration. It would be a well-deserved party and the tankers & anti-tankers could finally kiss and make up.

Why can't GMTM spin him off for an asset(s) now, preserve the tank, & tell Neuvirth on the way out the door, "This helps our future...we're coming for you this summer. We want you to be our #1 when we turn things around next year."?

I love "spinners". Off...

Loved that and loved the pick. :lol:

Agreed and that's why I posted that picture. Check out the links below. I think you'll be glad that you did. Close your eyes and let them take you back in time. Beautiful...from Ted's dulcet tones to the period music. Enjoy... B-) http://www.staffannouncer.com/audio/75sabrespart1.mp3 http://www.staffannouncer.com/audio/75sabrespart2.mp3

Wow! That is absolutely awesome on all counts. :) I submit this darling picture...