i think we have the prospect stock pile for lines 2.5 through 5 and dmen in 2nd pairing and down.. now we need the top end talent.. we have a good amount of depth, we have NO top end talent. We do not have 1 player that would be on a real contenders top line.. and i don't think we have a prospect that will be there in the next 10 years either
- IndianaSabresFan

Believe me I know we need top end talent. I just cant think like the people who say dont bring more talent to this team becasue we dont want to srew our chances of getting McDavid.

I understand that, but I also dont believe it is necessary. Having one great player does not make a team. You need a straong balance from top to bottom. Sidney Crosby only has one cup, and he is considered the greatest player since Gretzky.

Get as much good talent top to bottom on this team. Regarldess of what it costs draft stock wise.
- ImThatGuy

To me if you used every pick as of today and traded for a dominating top line id be fine not having a draft pick this year or next. I want Mcdavid just as much as the next guy but its not a sure thing to get him

Buffalo Sabres Stats ‏@SabresStats 8m
Most Goals Against #Sabres on Ice for:
1. Ehrhoff - 18
2. Myers & Weber - 17
4. Hodgson - 16
5. Pysyk - 15
6. Stafford - 13
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Buffalo Sabres Stats ‏@SabresStats 8m
Most #Sabres Goals on Ice for:
1. Ehrhoff - 17
2. Hodgson - 14
3. Ennis - 12
4. Vanek - 11
5. Pysyk - 10
6. Myers & Foligno - 8


Discuss? I'll start with Weber=

Highlighted Ennis and Foligno cuz they're the only ones on the bottom list and not on the top one (I know Vanek is as well but I left him out cuz...you know).
- Sabresfan-365

Ehrhoff and Myers makes sense. 2 most ice time. Weber is just awful.

You must be forgetting MATT "Fricken" ELLIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- jochfr

he is the top line.. he doesn't go on a top line

Believe me I know we need top end talent. I just cant think like the people who say dont bring more talent to this team becasue we dont want to srew our chances of getting McDavid.
- ImThatGuy

agreed.. i think you have to let that play out as it will.. i think we almost need to take a risk on someone like we did with briere

agreed.. i think you have to let that play out as it will.. i think we almost need to take a risk on someone like we did with briere
- IndianaSabresFan

It wasn't much of a risk with Briere though. Gratton was useless here, kind of like someone else we know Stafford...hmmm you may be on to something here

It wasn't much of a risk with Briere though. Gratton was useless here, kind of like someone else we know Stafford...hmmm you may be on to something here
- Stripes77

Yea but Darcy didn't hold onto Gratton until it was too late. Gratton was that big prototypical center that every GM thought they could develope, unfortunately Staff infection doesnt have that possible 'It" factor teams will continue to take chances on

Yea but Darcy didn't hold onto Gratton until it was too late. Gratton was that big prototypical center that every GM thought they could develope, unfortunately Staff infection doesnt have that possible 'It" factor teams will continue to take chances on
- sbroads24

If most of what I hear its both teams giving up on that player and became a ole fashion hockey trade

Believe me I know we need top end talent. I just cant think like the people who say dont bring more talent to this team becasue we dont want to srew our chances of getting McDavid.
- ImThatGuy

Agreed. Even with a potential 1st overall this season.....improved D corps and forwards...if Miller is gone next season we could struggle just as much. I like Enroth but he has gotten nowhere close to the workload to judge his starting potential through an 82 game season.

Agreed. Even with a potential 1st overall this season.....improved D corps and forwards...if Miller is gone next season we could struggle just as much. I like Enroth but he has gotten nowhere close to the workload to judge his starting potential through an 82 game season.
- SiloCity

Enroth is either really good or really bad it seems. I wonder if he can handle a 50 game season.

Agreed. Even with a potential 1st overall this season.....improved D corps and forwards...if Miller is gone next season we could struggle just as much. I like Enroth but he has gotten nowhere close to the workload to judge his starting potential through an 82 game season.
- SiloCity

I agree, I dont think Enroth can start on any other team nor take the workload

Enroth is either really good or really bad it seems. I wonder if he can handle a 50 game season.
- sbroads24

Im fine signing a decent goalie and just working with a tandem for the next couple of seasons to be honest. Works for the rest of the league nowadays

Im fine signing a decent goalie and just working with a tandem for the next couple of seasons to be honest. Works for the rest of the league nowadays
- SiloCity

why nto spilt with hackett?

I agree, I dont think Enroth can start on any other team nor take the workload
- hubie

I never said he cant but there is no way of telling if he can handle the workload as it stands. Its a talented goalie and has shown he belongs. Hes good not great.

why nto spilt with hackett?
- hubie

Or just have the Sabres play the Sabres. Could build confidence and get a couple wins too.

why nto spilt with hackett?
- hubie

An option I guess. It would be nice to get some positive news on his development however. His play is nothing to get excited about.

http://www.syracuse.com/c...cketts_fuse_still_bu.html

Nathan Lieuwen 5 165:09 2 1 0 0 8 2.91 81 0.910

Matt Hackett 6 321:02 2 2 1 0 20 3.74 179 0.899


Pretty lame numbers so far

Or just have the Sabres play the Sabres. Could build confidence and get a couple wins too.


- cabin

and have to endure that many 0-0 going into the shootout

An option I guess. It would be nice to get some positive news on his development however. His play is nothing to get excited about.

http://www.syracuse.com/c...cketts_fuse_still_bu.html

Nathan Lieuwen 5 165:09 2 1 0 0 8 2.91 81 0.910

Matt Hackett 6 321:02 2 2 1 0 20 3.74 179 0.899


Pretty lame numbers so far
- SiloCity

Hackett needs some games here. I think he's lost focus

Hackett needs some games here. I think he's lost focus
- sbroads24

Pretty bad temper from what I read.

Pretty bad temper from what I read.
- jochfr

Nice collection of penalties in one game for a goalie.

Things flew off the rail quickly for Hackett in that game. Not only did he give up all five goals in a 5-1 Crunch win, but his composure melted away. He was called for roughing, diving and unsportsmanlike conduct minors and, finally, a game misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct.

That penalty haul is virtually unheard of for a goalie

Nice collection of penalties in one game for a goalie.

Things flew off the rail quickly for Hackett in that game. Not only did he give up all five goals in a 5-1 Crunch win, but his composure melted away. He was called for roughing, diving and unsportsmanlike conduct minors and, finally, a game misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct.

That penalty haul is virtually unheard of for a goalie

- cabin

Surprised he didn't snap a deuce on the ice to top it all off...

Surprised he didn't snap a deuce on the ice to top it all off...
- jochfr

He should have. Would have won my respect.

He should have. Would have won my respect.
- buffalofan19

"That's a bold move Cotton, lets see if it pays off."

Surprised he didn't snap a deuce on the ice to top it all off...
- jochfr

I think he needs to be in goal the next time the sabres play the flyers.

Nice collection of penalties in one game for a goalie.

Things flew off the rail quickly for Hackett in that game. Not only did he give up all five goals in a 5-1 Crunch win, but his composure melted away. He was called for roughing, diving and unsportsmanlike conduct minors and, finally, a game misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct.

That penalty haul is virtually unheard of for a goalie

- cabin

He should have been pulled sooner. Sounds like the Coach let him hang when he was struggling. I could be wrong but.....