IT'S GAME DAY: Buffalo Sabres (9-9-2) @ New Jersey Devils (8-9-1) Sat 7pm MSG, ESPN+

[CallawaySabres]

Just now, LGR4GM said:

Skinner I think

Ah, my favorite player, of course.

[Ross Rhea]

1 minute ago, Crusader1969 said:

Trade him, right ?

Keep him? Because it has been working so well, right? What's 5 more years to wait, it's already been 13, 5 more won't hurt anything, right!

[Slack_in_MA]

21 minutes ago, Sidc3000 said:

I honestly believe that DG has Adams convinced that developing all these players in the NHL together is the best thing no matter how long it takes 

I think you're right. Anyone know if there is an approximate historical precedent?

[sabremike]

Dan Dumbleavey is to announcing what Dany Heatley is to safe driving.

[7+6=13]

5 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

That's what I asked.

Well when you said he's watching this roster game after game, I didn't realize you meant from 3 years ago.

[CallawaySabres]

I can only imagine what Rob Ray is saying right now. Something along the lines of, great effort end of the first period and let’s hope they carry that into the second. …

[7+6=13]

4 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

There was excitement to see a new player, then two.  The game result is predictable.   Ruff made sure they set the tone.  The physically dominated.  

Totally agree.  This isn't the Sabres "roster".  It's what we had to roll out and as you said, Ruff easily prepared. 

[Radar]

1 minute ago, sabremike said:

Dan Dumbleavey is to announcing what Dany Heatley is to safe driving.

Seems like he fits the bill for this (dis)organization.

[Norcal]

Nice block by Benson

[Carmel Corn]

Halfway through the game....a whopping 5 shots on goal!  

[Scottysabres]

2 minutes ago, 7+6=13 said:

Well when you said he's watching this roster game after game, I didn't realize you meant from 3 years ago.

Oh come on now. Adams has been GM for how many seasons now?

[Brawndo]

Samuelsson out for the game with an Upper Body Injury

[Sidc3000]

 

samuelsson 

[Norcal]

Muel got hit in the face with the puck before it got kicked in the goal by NJ

[Buffalonill]

At least the packers won 

[Sidc3000]

Just now, Brawndo said:

Samuelsson out for the game with an Upper Body Injury

[Zamboni]

I know a few of you will rejoice on Samuelsson being out for the game. Ugh 😔

[Carmel Corn]

Just now, Norcal said:

Muel got hit in the face with the puck before it got kicked in the goal by NJ

Dylan can give him his faceshield, since it worked so well for him.

[Pimlach]

The Devils changed their style for this period.  They are giving us no entry and taking away our speed. 
 

Lindy teaches several ways to play.  

[Gatorman0519]

Levi with a great save. 

[Believer]

Samuelson out with upper body injury??… Again?… Guy is injury prone… He would be on my list of movable players.

[Spoonman]

GMKA and team too in love with draft picks & wanna be here guys. 
 

Needed to get experience on the roster to teach young guns how to ride through the season. This would have included 1 ideally 2 4th line energy guys who can also provide some protection on ice.

Thanks to Girgensons, Jost, VO, all should have been gone. OK, you keep Oakie (a great leader in the room & C). Not all 4. Makes me wonder what the real take in the league on Sabres? They couldn’t get anyone with the needed experience & skills set? 

I have said this multiple times now. GMKA can’t keep all his boys- they are assets that must be used (on ice, trades) to make the team the best it can be. 

IDK - what say you? 

[inkman]

7 minutes ago, sabremike said:

Dan Dumbleavey is to announcing what Dany Heatley is to safe driving.

[Believer]

Helluva save by Levi

[Pimlach]

They are beating us to every puck.  They are getting back quickly, it’s amazing to watch how good the Devils are playing.