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ESPN +, NHL PP for TV coverage of this game.
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Is Krueger back?
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I would fire Granato and hire Ruff immediately. I am not sure that’s the ultimate right answer but it is at least much better. This lineup is in need of some Lindy.
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23 hours ago, Second Line Center said:
The most jarring thing for me to hear was this….
Donnie was discussing the boos and that the players don’t like being booed and it hurts.
For me that’s a problem but whatever.
In explaining it further he said this (essentially): “Several of these guys decided on extensions before going to market because they want to be here…so it hurts.”
Ok. I take that 100% to mean that came up in discussing this.
Someone legit said “we made a choice to stay in this dump of a city* and this is the thanks we get?”
*Make no mistake - it isn’t the organization that gives this team a recruiting problem it’s the area. We had problems during the Hasek days trying to convince guys to come here. I think Geoff Sanderson comes to mind as a guy that wasn’t sure.
Buffalo will always be my home despite having moved and I’ll defend it no matter what. However the perception of the city is not good compared to other options in the league. Maybe you’ll disagree but anyway…
Thoughts on this? I’m completely blown away Donnie actually relayed that and that it was even said (presumably per DG).
I listened to this interview and it was very depressing. It is clear that Granato is just clueless as to how to right this ship. He rambled incoherently and could not make a solid point. He just does not have a clue what is going on with this team.
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7 hours ago, Mustache of God said:
3 wins in a row would be cool.
A lofty achievement for this crew. May be asking too much, but we can hope.
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18 minutes ago, K-9 said:
This has 5-1 Penguins written all over it.
It could have been 5-1 after the first period.
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5 hours ago, inkman said:
It’s be nice if someone on the roster would take this stuff personal. Maybe German penis boy wasn’t the reason the Sabres sucked when he was here. Maybe the remaining players on the roster liked him. (By all accounts that wasn’t the case) Can someone in the room generate some fake or god forbid real animosity toward the dude. Like tell yourself he was the reason things sucked and get mad. I never see any passion from these dudes. Occasional Tuch or Cozens but not much else.
Attitude reflects leadership. Pretty sure I heard that somewhere ..
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1 hour ago, seer775 said:
In Summary:
Out: Eichel (cup), ROR (cup MVP), Reinhart (finals), Montour (finals), Risto, Ullmark.
In: Levi (prospect), TT (great), Tuch (good), Rosen (prospect), Kulich (prospect).
We were almost a competent team.
If you think the Sabres were anywhere near a competent team with the players you are crying about then there is clearly no discussion to be had. They had talent, but were not even close to being competitive, and all you mention had given up on the Sabres. It was going nowhere. There was no coming back from the team building and coaching mistakes made by both Murray and Botterill.
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2 hours ago, Second Line Center said:
I don’t think he plays much against top lines like Muel does.
Muel plays over 22 minutes a game.
Clifton around 17.
Don’t get me wrong I think he can play there in a pinch all I’m saying is we are still looking for a partner for Power.You may be right in the long term, but in the short term this is the Sabres solution. Clifton fills several holes for buffalo in the short term, and has certainly shown the ability to step up to a 4D role. He will be given every opportunity to step up to this role on a nightly basis. Very solid move i think. You should not expect another signing or trade this year for a “4D”.
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1 hour ago, Buffalonill said:
I will not be giving to any charities After witnessing my father die in front of me When I had to wait for an ambulance for 20 minutes .
No one will ever get a cent out of my pocket ever again
I will buy you liquor if you want
I have to say, I watched my father die in front of me when I was 15, so I feel for you. However, I cannot even imagine how that creates a reason for a total lack of empathy for other people. Your explanation for not wanting to ever give to any charity is absurd.
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3 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:
I am not a rich man, but I’ll gladly pay the $100 on @Buffalonill behalf if he goes away until the season opener.
Maybe that will be more painful than actually paying up. But something should happen.
I will chip in.
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The new Cal Peterson. Glad we got a third for him, but good riddance if he is afraid of competition for a spot and unwilling to play in Buffalo.
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2 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:
Stick hold prevented the Sabres from transition, should've been a call.
Yes, but good luck getting that call against Boston, in Boston.
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11 hours ago, Andrew Amerk said:
Sounds like the quote from the coach means it’s about more than just putting up points.
It certainly is, and if he is expecting more than that consistently out of Eichel, he will be disappointed.
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The farm was largely depleted of D men. Now it’s not. That is all. None of these guys are ever likely to get more than an emergency cup of coffee on the Sabres. (Hopefully)
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58 minutes ago, Thorny said:
Difference between “want” to and “plan” to.
He’s going to be a few months from essentially ufa by going back.
I think he’s gonezo
I agree. He shoveling BS. If he had any interest in signing with the Sabres, it would be done by now. There is zero advantage to returning to MN other than achieving UFA status at this point.
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F him. There is absolutely no reason to dddle around with him. He was borderline to begin with plus he baled on the team. I do not see any scenario where bringing him back is a net positive. Let him lie in the bed he made.
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He may not be as skilled but he has more heart, and it’s not even close.
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1 hour ago, nfreeman said:
He’s going to be a UFA with 32 NHL teams to choose from. There are a million reasons why a UFA would choose one of the other 31 teams.
I can’t speak for the other pessimists, and I don’t think this means the franchise is doomed, but I don’t see how anyone could interpret this as anything other than the Sabres probably losing a very good prospect. No more, no less.
Unfortunately very probably true.
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1 hour ago, WildCard said:
Doesn't sound like he is
He has a really hot GF when he played for Montreal. I think that was the highlight
of his career.
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2 hours ago, Pimlach said:
That is when a parent corrects a child. Too me Jack is still a child. Jack had an opportunity to congratulate the opponent, wish the fans well, and be positive and classy.
Instead he lashed out with sarcastic comments. Not a leader of men at all.
He is and always has been a selfish, arrogant , Masshole. Nothing has changed. He never once took responsibility for his failure as leader in the poor performance of the team. I doubt he even understands it. He quit on the team, failed in his role, and now chooses to trash the fans. I was happy he was cut loose and I am very happy with the return thus far. Tuch provides more value to a winning culture than Eichel ever would.
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The NHL is a bush league sport run by incompetents. It will never be taken seriously.
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Nylander always struck me as entitled and possessing of a very poor work ethic. I was not all surprised he failed once those traits became apparent. I don’t know if he showed up like that or the organization somehow taught him that behavior, but my bet would be in the former given changing organizations did not help him.
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2 hours ago, Thorny said:
Bolded is tiring. I've posted countless times that I feel there IS blame on both sides.
I have heard from several sources I trust, including from in and around this board, that Adams was the impetus behind moving Jack. Is that true? We can't really know right now. But we also can't know that Jack ever said "I don't want to be here anymore". Do we agree it's hypothetically possible to choose to keep your disenfranchised player, in an effort to repair the relationship? I believe there is precedent for other, disgruntled players, to change their tune. I am of the opinion, if it was me, I would have kept the player. Of course this is built on incomplete info re: who Jack is behind the scenes, but so is the other side of the coin.
With all due respect, your "there are two people here" thing is a mis-fire. It is only my argument thus far that has a bottom-line of objectivity - Adams should be judged on the results.
Your "Adams had no choice" argument actually makes it so that only one side can have fault.
Per Eichel today, he asked to be traded, before last season.
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GDT / Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres Tues. 4/2 -7pm ESPN+ MSG & WGR Radio
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This is totally on point. The crises with the Sabres is one of leadership, top to bottom. They have assembled some very good talent, which is clearly not enough. I have no remaining confidence that the leadership of this organization, from players to coaches to front office to ownership are capable of taking the next steps.