DarthEbriate Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: Don Granato will win the Jack Adams award within the next 3 years. Matt Ellis wins the Jack Adams award within the next 5 years... as coach of the Sabres. He's the Matt Ellis of Jack Adams winners, as it were. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) I hated the 2005-2007 Buffalo Sabres. I can’t explain why, I just never gravitated toward those players. Edited July 16, 2021 by inkman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Just now, inkman said: I hated the 2005-2007 Buffalo Sabres. I can’t explain why, I just never gravitated toward those players. It was McKee, wasn't it? Just hated the way he played the game. 😇🍺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: It was McKee, wasn't it? Just hated the way he played the game. 😇🍺 He was one of the few I could stomach. Didn’t fight as much as I’d like a player in his role. The softy midget brigade of Roy, Afinogenov, Briere, Drury, Connolly, Vanek (yes he was 6’2” but he played soft) and Campbell were just not my kind of players. Edited July 16, 2021 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 6 hours ago, triumph_communes said: Reinhart is a mental midget and is a disappointment for a season purposefully tanked to acquire Yep. For a guy who was touted as having "elite hockey sense" and "elite vision" his numbers certainly beg to differ. Since his first full season (2015-16) he ranks 93rd in assists amongst all players. Very disappointing for 2nd overall pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, inkman said: He was one of the few I could stomach. Didn’t fight as much as I’d like a player in his role. The softy midget brigade of Roy, Afinogenov, Briere, Drury, Connolly, Vanek (yes he was 6’2” but he played soft) and Campbell were just not my kind of players. He played soft because he didn't hit people/fight? Big dudes could not take Vanek off the puck, nor could they remove him from the front of the net. I don't call that "soft" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Just now, erickompositör72 said: He played soft because he didn't hit people/fight? Big dudes could not take Vanek off the puck, nor could they remove him from the front of the net. I don't call that "soft" This discussion has been had 1000 times on Sabrespace. Certain types of fans think holding onto the puck and standing in front of the net is “tough”. Other fans need a player to actively seek out contact, with intentions to do damage and occasionally drop the gloves when necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, inkman said: This discussion has been had 1000 times on Sabrespace. Certain types of fans think holding onto the puck and standing in front of the net is “tough”. Other fans need a player to actively seek out contact, with intentions to do damage and occasionally drop the gloves when necessary. I will not question your needs 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF Wingman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Sabres will win the Cup in the next 3-5 years. Sabres make a deal with Seattle to take Miller and Seattle moves to the first overall pick in their expansion year. Seattle takes Owen Power. Sabres select Eklund second overall. After all the trading is complete, the Sabres select a goalie early in the first round. Still can't believe the Penguins traded Rene Robert for Eddie Shack. Jack is not as good as Jack thinks he is. His perimeter game is his downfall. It will not snow in Buffalo until 2022. Sabres prospects in the current pipeline are better than we first thought. Led by JJ who becomes an All star in the 23-24 season. The best food on the planet is found in WNY. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, HOF Wingman said: Sabres will win the Cup in the next 3-5 years. Sabres make a deal with Seattle to take Miller and Seattle moves to the first overall pick in their expansion year. Seattle takes Owen Power. Sabres select Eklund second overall. After all the trading is complete, the Sabres select a goalie early in the first round. Still can't believe the Penguins traded Rene Robert for Eddie Shack. Jack is not as good as Jack thinks he is. His perimeter game is his downfall. It will not snow in Buffalo until 2022. Sabres prospects in the current pipeline are better than we first thought. Led by JJ who becomes an All star in the 23-24 season. The best food on the planet is found in WNY. 1 - LOL 2/3 - Makes sense, Power is more attractive to SEA than BUF 4 - I'll allow it 5 - Taking a goalie early in the draft would make sense if they can't sign Ullmark which is likely IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF Wingman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Pi my friend, I think the Sabres take the goalie regardless of the Ullmark situation. It finally sinks in for them that the goalie is the most important position and we need to be strong in net. I am talking top ten in the league strong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, PASabreFan said: DAMN! This isn't all that bold. All he has to do is take a corpse of a franchise and make its decomposing hand claw into a playoff spot, just one time, baby. The Sabres are guaranteed a Jack Adams award when they finally get back in. It's already written down in ink somewhere. Of course, our coach will probably be a robot programmed by rakish's grandson at that point Edited July 16, 2021 by Randall Flagg 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Playoff hockey is not nearly as good as playoff basketball. Playoff OT should be 4-on-4 after the 1st OT period. The size of the goalie equipment is the single biggest reason the NHL has fallen far behind the NFL and the NBA in popularity, and that gap will continue to grow unless and until the NHL either enlarges the nets or materially shrinks the goalie equipment. Any head shot should result in a game misconduct, regardless of intent or whether the recipient was hunched over, with a suspension for repeat offenders. Dan Dunleavy is a good guy and will develop over time into a good replacement for RJ. Jacob Bryson has the 2nd-best offensive skills of any Sabres defenseman. There is way too much GD music and other canned noise played at NHL games. It results in an artificial and generic feel. The goal horn in particular is an abomination. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoner Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Yes. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Here's one: The Pegulas are not terrible owners. They are no more meddlesome than any other owners. They have simply made some bad hires and had some bad luck. If and when they get the right people in place (see Bills, Buffalo), they will be great owners. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmr60 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 18 minutes ago, nfreeman said: Playoff hockey is not nearly as good as playoff basketball. Playoff OT should be 4-on-4 after the 1st OT period. The size of the goalie equipment is the single biggest reason the NHL has fallen far behind the NFL and the NBA in popularity, and that gap will continue to grow unless and until the NHL either enlarges the nets or materially shrinks the goalie equipment. Any head shot should result in a game misconduct, regardless of intent or whether the recipient was hunched over, with a suspension for repeat offenders. Dan Dunleavy is a good guy and will develop over time into a good replacement for RJ. Jacob Bryson has the 2nd-best offensive skills of any Sabres defenseman. There is way too much GD music and other canned noise played at NHL games. It results in an artificial and generic feel. The goal horn in particular is an abomination. Several solid points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektorado Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 My boldest take: "I won't be embarrassed to be a Sabres fan in a Sports Bar!". I don't really believe that right now but it's the "boldest" thing I can think of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 24 minutes ago, nfreeman said: Playoff hockey is not nearly as good as playoff basketball. So much this. I’ve watched every game the last two rounds. I didn’t watch a minute of playoff hockey. Basketball, as a sport, has done such a better job cultivating their fanbase whereas hockey is just like he’s our terrible sport with god awful officiating and almost no scoring ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Basketball is unwatchable for me I agree the nba does a good job, players are great etc. The sport just does nothing for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thwomp! Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 42 minutes ago, nfreeman said: Playoff hockey is not nearly as good as playoff basketball. Playoff OT should be 4-on-4 after the 1st OT period. The size of the goalie equipment is the single biggest reason the NHL has fallen far behind the NFL and the NBA in popularity, and that gap will continue to grow unless and until the NHL either enlarges the nets or materially shrinks the goalie equipment. Any head shot should result in a game misconduct, regardless of intent or whether the recipient was hunched over, with a suspension for repeat offenders. Dan Dunleavy is a good guy and will develop over time into a good replacement for RJ. Jacob Bryson has the 2nd-best offensive skills of any Sabres defenseman. There is way too much GD music and other canned noise played at NHL games. It results in an artificial and generic feel. The goal horn in particular is an abomination. Like it all except Dunleavy. No way, no how will he ever be tolerable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 In the past, I always preferred playoff hockey to playoff basketball. Nothing is better than the NHL playoffs. That said, THIS SEASON, I have watched more NBA playoffs than NHL playoffs. For one, the broadcasts are easier to find. Perhaps when ESPN and Turner take over, that will help the NHL be more visible. I couldn't even tell you what number USA Network is on my TV package....The second point is that the NBA playoffs have simply been more interesting this year. There have been highly competitive series and many have gone 7 games. The NHL finals were terrible - Tampa outclassed Montreal by far and there wasn't much of a series. The NBA finals is 2-2, going six games, and probably 7. Young, major stars in the prime of their careers on both sides (Giannis for Milwaukee and Booker for Phoenix) are showing in the biggest stage. So much for the much anticipated McDavid - Eichel matchup in the finals.... I grew up with the NHL playoffs. Perhaps I have lost some interest with the Sabres not being a part of it, but it could also be that the ways things played out this year made it less interesting. Although I am really enjoying the NBA playoffs and finals this year, I barely watched last year. The Heat were not a worthy challenger for the Lakers and I don't like the Lakers. I loved LeBron James in Cleveland, but really don't care for him anywhere else. When the Dylan Couzens-led Sabres are in the Stanley Cup finals (featuring Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, and UPL in the nets), I'm sure I'll be all in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 5 Takes: This team is better without Eichel than with William Eklund will be the #1 overall pick Jack Eichel will be traded to Minnesota for a package starting with Boldy Rasmus Ristolainen, has played his last game for the Sabres Dahlin will lead the team in points in 2021-22. I am not a Tage Thompson fan, so I'd take the first 2nd round pick to get him out of here. Edited July 16, 2021 by TheCerebral1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, TheCerebral1 said: 5 Takes: This team is better without Eichel than with William Eklund will be the #1 overall pick Jack Eichel will be traded to Minnesota for a package starting with Boldy Rasmus Ristolainen, has played his last game for the Sabres Dahlin will lead the team in points in 2021-22. I am not a Tage Thompson fan, so I'd take the first 2nd round pick to get him out of here. The chance of any player being as good or better than Tage at picks 32-63 is almost zero. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-90 W Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Honestly, anything that is remotely optimistic I’m going to disagree with. It probably doesn’t seem like it but I’m constantly biting my tongue because I feel so pessimistic about our team. I don’t want to be “that guy”, but I’m afraid I have become that. Who knows, maybe we really are on the cusp of finally turning things around now? But I’ve just spent so much mental energy in putting my hope in draft picks that didn’t workout, prospects that were over hyped, free agents that under performed, and coach after failing coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 @Brawndo is not a real person but rather HAL 9000 from 2001 A Space Odyssey. Incomprehensible to post information this fast. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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