We won't know if this is a long rebuild until around July 1st but the way it has started, I would say Vanek doesn't stick around. The next season or two are going to SUCK!
- madcow251

We need serious help on the blue line.

Yea who was Leo referring to when he implied that the "grim reaper" was in the Sabres dressing room?

Look at the standings .. they pretty much do.
- cabin

dont care
dont have the talent
and tank not all the same


or am i forgetting to read between the lines again?

Yea who was Leo referring to when he implied that the "grim reaper" was in the Sabres dressing room?
- BuffaloHardHat

Tyler Myers

Yea who was Leo referring to when he implied that the "grim reaper" was in the Sabres dressing room?
- BuffaloHardHat

Myers...... Duh


Death>Myers

Yea who was Leo referring to when he implied that the "grim reaper" was in the Sabres dressing room?
- BuffaloHardHat

Hmmm, the one thing that bothers me about Regier is his failure to address leadership for the past 5 years. Me thinks that could be one of the problems.

Yea who was Leo referring to when he implied that the "grim reaper" was in the Sabres dressing room?
- BuffaloHardHat

Um, the team

dont care
dont have the talent
and tank not all the same


or am i forgetting to read between the lines again?
- toddkac

Yes

- LetsGoBuffalo75

No one is gonna like this...

But with the big3 likely gone,
Why would Ott wanna stick around and Captain a bunch of kids?
When he becomes UFA,
I'd imagine he could pretty much have his choice of any team in the league

No one is gonna like this...

But with the big3 likely gone,
Why would Ott wanna stick around and Captain a bunch of kids?
When he becomes UFA,
I'd imagine he could pretty much have his choice of any team in the league
- jdfitz77

If it's an effective bunch . Why not ?

Right now seems we have a goalie that seems to run the show.

Vanek - Hodge - Armia
Ott - Grigo - Barkov/Drouin
Foligno - Larsson - Leino
Tropp - Porter - Kaleta


- JVince11

Forgot Ennis
Vanek prob gone?
We're like to get more prospects if/when Miller & Vanek are dealt also

Yea who was Leo referring to when he implied that the "grim reaper" was in the Sabres dressing room?
- BuffaloHardHat

He meant that it's just really quiet in there all the time. Nobody really says much I guess. They were talking about it on WGR when Simon and White were back on at 1.

He meant that it's just really quiet in there all the time. Nobody really says much I guess. They were talking about it on WGR when Simon and White were back on at 1.
- HonkFortheGoose

Maybe Millsie wants it that way to concentrate ?

@RealJohnScott Who was Leo saying the "grim reaper" was in the Sabres dressing room?

John Scott ‏@RealJohnScott 1m
@LittleFin41 most likely me every morning after a long night of boozing

deep in prospects buffalo is............

Trade Miller and ennis in the off season for Backstrom and a pick

Lines:

Vanek-Backstrom-Leino
Armia-Hodgson-Foligno
Ott-Grigs-Drouin
Tropp-Porter-Kaleta

Myers-Ehrhoff
Jones-Sekera
McNabb-Pysk
Sulzer

Enroth
Leggio/Hackett

Weakness-Goalie, D

Let the young goalies take a stab.

Obviously there are trades happening to get Jones and Drouin but if we can only get one take Drouin and Mike Weber is still on this team.

@RealJohnScott Who was Leo saying the "grim reaper" was in the Sabres dressing room?

John Scott ‏@RealJohnScott 1m
@LittleFin41 most likely me every morning after a long night of boozing


- BuffaloHardHat

twitter of the day

Maybe Millsie wants it that way to concentrate ?
- cabin

Hamilton said they're quiet but there's no reason why. I remember when Lydman was here they used to talk about him playing heavy metal in the locker room. I think the problem is that the team ended up with too many guys who seem to be a lot more introverted than extroverted.

They need a "Marty Biron" type of guy it seems. I know Rolston said that part of the problem on the ice is they're not communicating with each other. Not surprising since they apparently don't communicate in the locker room either.

He did say that. On Easter sunday on the way down to the arena I had wgr on and Hamilton interviewed him Vanek said it depends on the rebuild if its a 1 year thats fine but if its going to be longer we will see
- Stripes77

I don't see it being a 1year thing
We got back too many picks and only 2prospects that are close to NHL ready
Also,
Not sure if this kid is ready to step in for Miller & be a "#1"

I don't see it being a 1year thing
We got back too many picks and only 2prospects that are close to NHL ready
Also,
Not sure if this kid is ready to step in for Miller & be a "#1"
- jdfitz77

I agree but we arent getting anywhere with Miller lets move him while we can and find out.

I don't see it being a 1year thing
We got back too many picks and only 2prospects that are close to NHL ready
Also,
Not sure if this kid is ready to step in for Miller & be a "#1"
- jdfitz77

But this is just one part of it. There's actually been a lot of movement in the offseasons as opposed to the deadline the last few years. I bet Darcy is really active at the draft. That's when you'll start to really get a good idea of what they're trying to accomplish.

Trade Miller and ennis in the off season for Backstrom and a pick

Lines:

Vanek-Backstrom-Leino
Armia-Hodgson-Foligno
Ott-Grigs-Drouin
Tropp-Porter-Kaleta

Myers-Ehrhoff
Jones-Sekera
McNabb-Pysk
Sulzer

Enroth
Leggio/Hackett

Weakness-Goalie, D

Let the young goalies take a stab.

Obviously there are trades happening to get Jones and Drouin but if we can only get one take Drouin and Mike Weber is still on this team.
- Stripes77

You forgot the "magically steal the #1 from Florida" aspect.
Edit: nvm, I didn't read the bottom of your post

Trade Miller and ennis in the off season for Backstrom and a pick

Lines:

Vanek-Backstrom-Leino
Armia-Hodgson-Foligno
Ott-Grigs-Drouin
Tropp-Porter-Kaleta

Myers-Ehrhoff
Jones-Sekera
McNabb-Pysk
Sulzer

Enroth
Leggio/Hackett

Weakness-Goalie, D

Let the young goalies take a stab.

Obviously there are trades happening to get Jones and Drouin but if we can only get one take Drouin and Mike Weber is still on this team.
- Stripes77

more awesome trades

If it's an effective bunch . Why not ?

Right now seems we have a goalie that seems to run the show.
- cabin

Because Ott could prob go play in Pitt, or Vancouver, or Chicago, or pretty much anywhere he wants
What contender wouldn't want a player like Ott?
And why wouldn't he wanna play for a contender?

But this is just one part of it. There's actually been a lot of movement in the offseasons as opposed to the deadline the last few years. I bet Darcy is really active at the draft. That's when you'll start to really get a good idea of what they're trying to accomplish.
- HonkFortheGoose

With the picks we have stockpiled and two very good players that are on the last year of their contract I can see sparks flying and the Sabres finally acquiring that big name player we have so desperatley have wanted since the butt tweet