Randall Flagg Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Pimlach said: Make that move and in two years Pastrnak will turn soft and Eichel would become a Hart Trophy Candidate This sentiment is correct. Eichel has a laundry list of flaws, and Pastrnak is great, but he's playing with two of the best overall hockey players on the planet. The number of players who could swap out with Jack, and make a meaningful difference (like, jump the gap to playoffs) on this team while changing NOTHING else, is very small. As has been the case since forever, the best path forward is adding more good players to the ones we already have, focusing our efforts and assets on that The grass is always greener and our roster outside of Jack and his top line friends is about as bare bones as it can get in this league of parity Edited November 15, 2019 by Randall Flagg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 And Botterill was on the pregame... WTF. I think I'm officially going to occupy the anti-Botterill bunker. Someone get him a speech therapist so he can intelligently thank the Pegulas for the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Well. Not sure why I expected any different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 I'm beginning to think that hiring a Soccer guy to coach an NHL team wasn't a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro60 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Best part of this game was that high light of Rob Ray with a knock out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, Doohickie said: I've seen enough, yeah. I'm not on a crusade mind you, because I do like some of his play. But if I was to be completely honest with myself, which I am, 10 million a season for this guy? No thanks. He'd make a decent 2nd line center though, at least in my dream of a competitive team. My take? Find a sucker, drain them for everything you can to right the ship here. Shaves that money off the cap and move on from it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Brawndo said: It happens a lot more with Risto-McCabe out there, McCabe had another one his next shift They are bad and tradeable. I would trade at least one of them when Bogo gets back. Edited November 15, 2019 by Pimlach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Ok a little late to the game and looks like the Sabres are too. OMG, this is deja vue that will not do. Started here before turning on the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, Pimlach said: They are bad and tradable. I would trade at least one of them when Bogo gets back. I still think they bring the grit we are lacking to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidc3000 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Yeah I have a feeling there will be some booing going on very shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tondas Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 The Sabres are doin' the same ol’ dance, now (They're the Sabres, goin’ through the motions) They know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance, now (They're the Sabres, goin’ through the motions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Randall Flagg said: This sentiment is correct. Eichel has a laundry list of flaws, and Pastrnak is great, but he's playing with two of the best overall hockey players on the planet. The number of players who could swap out with Jack, and make a meaningful difference (like, jump the gap to playoffs) on this team while changing NOTHING else, is very small. As has been the case since forever, the best path forward is adding more good players to the ones we already have, focusing our efforts and assets on that Yeah, trading top six forwards for other top six forwards isn't the way to dig this franchise out of the hole. Adding top six forwards to the four good forwards on the roster is the better plan. Unfortunately, Botterill favors trading top six forwards for trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Never make those passes to Skinner where the only opportunity is to one-time it. He's never scored on one of those with us it'll be a turnover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidc3000 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 The Canes had as many SOG as the Sabres did on that PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Huckleberry said: I still think they bring the grit we are lacking to much. But at what cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Best scoring chance on that PP was by Carolina on an Eichel turnover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Youth Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Maybe the worst power play of the worst period I’ve ever seen and that’s really saying something with this franchise. Sell the team Terry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, Doohickie said: But at what cost? Scoring and winning games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 They play hockey like a high-school team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 My anger peaks at such different times from other Sabres fans Last year the peak was in mid December This year I was most angry with the team in August/September Everyone else is ramping up and I'm still cooling down! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Scottysabres said: Well, pretty much the same roster as last season save what? 3, 4 players? The definition of insanity. IN ... Joker, johansson, Lazar, Vesey, Olofsson, Montour, Gilmore OUT ... Beauileu, Guhle, Nylander, Pominville, Tennyson, O’Regan I may be forgetting a player or two. to me, that’s pretty active ... the quality or effectiveness of the moves is a different subject entirely. And has been debated to death. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 What's with Vesey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Huckleberry said: I still think they bring the grit we are lacking to much. Not one of their gloves ever hits the ice. Risto’s never will. He hits but mostly with late crosschecks after the whistle. McCabe has no grit. We we need to trade something to get something. Get rid of these two before their value goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, Zamboni said: IN ... Joker, johansson, Lazar, Vesey, Olofsson, Montour, Gilmore OUT ... Beauileu, Guhle, Nylander, Pominville, Tennyson, O’Regan I may be forgetting a player or two. to me, that’s pretty active ... the quality or effectiveness of the moves is a different subject entirely. And has been debated to death. Thank you. More than I thought. Not sure what the issue is then. Coaching change, same results, player change ups, same results. Something isn't jiving here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 minute ago, PASabreFan said: What's with Vesey? Who? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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