Thanks,I was unaware of that. Did he have to come out of the game?
- howie feltersnatch

Yeah. And then he didn't play the next one.

Well looks like its gonna be a Pittsburgh vs. LA matchup
- Smittyx36

I think Boston and Detroit or Chicago think differently

Yeah. And then he didn't play the next one.
- HonkFortheGoose

That's it, he's on the block, trade him!

Yeah. And then he didn't play the next one.
- HonkFortheGoose

I'm not a doctor by any means, but I was always led to believe if it's that chronic, it's often a hydration issue.

Canada, combined about 142 seasons with no cup. Crazy.

I'm not a doctor by any means, but I was always led to believe if it's that chronic, it's often a hydration issue.
- buffalofan19

You're probably right. I think he said that last time. He said he drank coffee the morning it happened here, which naturally dehydrates you. I think he probably just needs to adjust his game day regimen and he'll be fine.

I think Boston and Detroit or Chicago think differently
- howie feltersnatch

yea.... I don't see Boston winning more then 2 vs the pens. LA/Detroit might go to 7.

So let's just say.....................................

we keep Vanek and trade Miller for Hossa 5.275 for him for another 5 years

Line 1 Vanek, Hodgson, Hossa

OR

Miller for Mark McNeil


Let's just say


I posted this last night.............so let's just say.
- SABRES 89

but the blackhawks can spend less on two goalies that get the job done

but the blackhawks can spend less on two goalies that get the job done
- lkeh73

Miller can come as cheap as 3.125M thanks to the new CBA

Miller can come as cheap as 3.125M thanks to the new CBA
- theblueandgold

chances of that happening are slim. miller isn't a cap dump

If it ends up being Pittsburgh/Detroit, I refuse to watch.
- HonkFortheGoose

this X 100000

chances of that happening are slim. miller isn't a cap dump
- lkeh73

huh? What does cap dump have to do with making him more attractive at a lower cost? Common sense?

Makarov got lit up in his last game

lost 6-1


just thought I would change the topic for a minute

this X 100000
- gerbe75pts

up late, did mom approve?

Makarov got lit up in his last game

lost 6-1


just thought I would change the topic for a minute
- homiedclown

Stinkarov

Stinkarov
- howie feltersnatch

Didn't the Russian U20 team have a reserve goaltender named Ustinky?

Didn't the Russian U20 team have a reserve goaltender named Ustinky?
- buffalofan19

Ustinsky. Close enough

I think we need a solid veteran 3rd line center that can play a 2 way game and take the tough defensive minutes away from Hodgson and Grigorenko so they can focus on their confidence and offense.

If the Sabres had any type of quality bottom 6 this year, that starts with a 3rd line center, they would have done better. We were forced to play Hodgson and Ennis in tough matchups a lot and they struggled tremendously. Hodgson was like the 650th worst forward in the league in goals against per 60 or something like that. Ennis was in the bottom 5% when he was put in defensive minutes when the Sabres were trying to hold the lead.
- theblueandgold

I thought thats what steve ott was for?

I thought thats what steve ott was for?
- alexthegr8

Steve Ott played in the top 6 most of the year.

If Enroth isnt capable of playing 55 games, hes not ready to be a starter in this league.

I think Enroth is capable, but that doesnt mean I would want him to start that many.
- theblueandgold

They need to find out whether he can play or not. Let him start more than 50- Like they did with Biron. They are in "rebuild" mode anyway.

Steve Ott played in the top 6 most of the year.
- HonkFortheGoose

i know. only in buffalo.

i know. only in buffalo.
- alexthegr8

They need to take the skilled kids they have and put them in the top 6 and let Ott and some of the vets do the "heavy lifting" in the bottom 6.

Put Grigs at wing for a while. Let him get more comfortable while getting the minutes he needs to do so. They put Girgensons on the wing in Rochester and it seems to have helped. His development from the beginning of the year to the end was huge. They need to do the same with Grigorenko.

They need to take the skilled kids they have and put them in the top 6 and let Ott and some of the vets do the "heavy lifting" in the bottom 6.

Put Grigs at wing for a while. Let him get more comfortable while getting the minutes he needs to do so. They put Girgensons on the wing in Rochester and it seems to have helped. His development from the beginning of the year to the end was huge. They need to do the same with Grigorenko.
- HonkFortheGoose

When Homer told us that they absolutely didn't want Grigorenko to play the wing, I was livid. They were arrogant enough to spend the better part of 6 years trying to make square pegs fit into round holes by converting career wingers to centers, but couldn't bring themselves to let a center ease into the NHL as a winger, despite the fact that it has been a successful mold for other young centers in the NHL (Giroux, Seguin, hell even Crosby and Malkin started on the wing albeit very briefly). The Sabres are quietly a "my way or the highway" team, and they have almost nothing to show for it.

When Homer told us that they absolutely didn't want Grigorenko to play the wing, I was livid. They were arrogant enough to spend the better part of 6 years trying to make square pegs fit into round holes by converting career wingers to centers, but couldn't bring themselves to let a center ease into the NHL as a winger, despite the fact that it has been a successful mold for other young centers in the NHL (Giroux, Seguin, hell even Crosby and Malkin started on the wing albeit very briefly). The Sabres are quietly a "my way or the highway" team, and they have almost nothing to show for it.
- buffalofan19

I don't get it either

When Homer told us that they absolutely didn't want Grigorenko to play the wing, I was livid. They were arrogant enough to spend the better part of 6 years trying to make square pegs fit into round holes by converting career wingers to centers, but couldn't bring themselves to let a center ease into the NHL as a winger, despite the fact that it has been a successful mold for other young centers in the NHL (Giroux, Seguin, hell even Crosby and Malkin started on the wing albeit very briefly). The Sabres are quietly a "my way or the highway" team, and they have almost nothing to show for it.
- buffalofan19

The last few games that Grigs played here, did he play on the wing? I feel like he wasn't being used at center and he played his best games during that stretch, but I could be wrong.