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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Aug 20 @ 11:36 AM ET
Couldn't agree more, he's paid to be a role scoring winger, NOT someone to generate offense by himself. He was a few points behind ennis on a team that didn't score.
- yen6d1

That's why you don't give 5 year deals past the age of 30 to guys who can't generate on their own.

Didn't Moulson have 1 goal over the first 20 games or so? I want that no where near my team when they are contending
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Aug 20 @ 11:39 AM ET
That's why you don't give 5 year deals past the age of 30 to guys who can't generate on their own.

Didn't Moulson have 1 goal over the first 20 games or so? I want that no where near my team when they are contending

- sbroads24


It's safe to presume that he would score more with better talent around him, like, when we are contending.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Aug 20 @ 11:43 AM ET
That's why you don't give 5 year deals past the age of 30 to guys who can't generate on their own.

Didn't Moulson have 1 goal over the first 20 games or so? I want that no where near my team when they are contending

- sbroads24


Regarding last season, I think the players were instructed to NOT score. in a round about not obvious way.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Aug 20 @ 11:45 AM ET
It's safe to presume that he would score more with better talent around him, like, when we are contending.
- Der Kaiser

It's also safe to presume that he won't because he'll be about 34 when we're a contending team
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Aug 20 @ 11:53 AM ET
It's also safe to presume that he won't because he'll be about 34 when we're a contending team
- Sabresfan-365


I'm starting to think you'd like to marry me, because my wife is the only person other than you who believes I am never right.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Aug 20 @ 11:59 AM ET
I'm starting to think you'd like to marry me, because my wife is the only person other than you who believes I am never right.
- Der Kaiser

Does this mean you love me U were right about the o's. Plus it's not like ur not the only one who feels that way, pretty much anyone 35 and above feels the same way, guess it's a generations thing
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Aug 20 @ 12:07 PM ET
Does this mean you love me U were right about the o's. Plus it's not like ur not the only one who feels that way, pretty much anyone 35 and above feels the same way, guess it's a generations thing
- Sabresfan-365



It just as likely means you told me you were pregnant while I was trying to figure out how to get you to move out of my house.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Aug 20 @ 12:09 PM ET
Moulson gets a lot of poop around here and I'm not really sure why. He was arguably our best offensive forward, outscoring Ennis at 5v5 with 1.6 P/60 while Enzo had 1.4 P/60.

Note: in case you're wondering Ennis made up for that point differential on the pp

- MattFreaknEllis

i am not saying moulson is bad by any means.. i just think that if we want to be a top tier team that position is going to need an upgrade
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Aug 20 @ 12:11 PM ET
i am not saying moulson is bad by any means.. i just think that if we want to be a top tier team that position is going to need an upgrade
- IndianaSabresFan


My guess would be they hope that one of the young guys who hasn't made the jump yet fills in there instead. Not sure who plays what without looking, but I would say one of Bailey/Baptiste/Fasching off the top of my head.
Smittyx36
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bustttt, NY
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 20 @ 12:11 PM ET
Since we are on the topic of Burrito Bay... Anyone recommend any other taco place in WNY? I love Burrito bay but i wanna try something new.

As for the price at Burrito Bay, Its way to much. I did the Gluten challenge two years back and it was cool and all but it cost me a lot lol
Smittyx36
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bustttt, NY
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 20 @ 12:12 PM ET
That's why you don't give 5 year deals past the age of 30 to guys who can't generate on their own.

Didn't Moulson have 1 goal over the first 20 games or so? I want that no where near my team when they are contending

- sbroads24

So are we trading him this year

HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Aug 20 @ 12:14 PM ET
So are we trading him this year
- Smittyx36


He has some sort of NTC/NMC, so it wouldn't be an easy task. Especially since he's still under contract for 3 more years after this one.
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: 2 15/16, NY
Joined: 07.07.2010

Aug 20 @ 12:15 PM ET
Deeznuts for President 2016!
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Aug 20 @ 12:17 PM ET
Deeznuts for President 2016!
- Buffalo--Sabres


A lot of people can't make up their minds for this election but I say I don't like BOFA dem.
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: 2 15/16, NY
Joined: 07.07.2010

Aug 20 @ 12:20 PM ET
A lot of people can't make up their minds for this election but I say I don't like BOFA dem.
- Der Kaiser



CoHo_to_B-Lo
Buffalo Sabres
Location: East Amherst, NY
Joined: 02.29.2012

Aug 20 @ 12:24 PM ET
Deeznuts for President 2016!
- Buffalo--Sabres



What is our country coming to? Deez Nuts polling at 9% in north carolina.... LMAO
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Aug 20 @ 12:26 PM ET
What is our country coming to? Donald Trump polling favorablyanywhere.... LMAO
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

Fixed.
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: 2 15/16, NY
Joined: 07.07.2010

Aug 20 @ 12:31 PM ET
Fixed.
- Der Kaiser



MattFreaknEllis
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.30.2015

Aug 20 @ 12:44 PM ET
In response to everyone talking about Matt Moulson:

Yes, he is a player that is over 30 and like all players above 30 he is on the decline. On the power play I don't see him as a Vanek like player who will pot tons of rebound goals if we have the guys to put pucks on the goal. Another thing, Moulson was simply our best possession player last year. He was tied with Gionta in CF%, yet played with the worst possession line mates on the team.

I have seen posters on here nominate Moulson as the whipping boy for the upcoming season when he is certainly not at the heart of our problems(the exact opposite in fact). So, yes he is getting old, but why try and get rid of one of the few true top 6 players we have while he is still productive?
Buffalo--Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: 2 15/16, NY
Joined: 07.07.2010

Aug 20 @ 12:48 PM ET
In response to everyone talking about Matt Moulson:

Yes, he is a player that is over 30 and like all players above 30 he is on the decline. On the power play I don't see him as a Vanek like player who will pot tons of rebound goals if we have the guys to put pucks on the goal. Another thing, Moulson was simply our best possession player last year. He was tied with Gionta in CF%, yet played with the worst possession line mates on the team.

I have seen posters on here nominate Moulson as the whipping boy for the upcoming season when he is certainly not at the heart of our problems(the exact opposite in fact). So, yes he is getting old, but why try and get rid of one of the few true top 6 players we have while he is still productive?

- MattFreaknEllis



Well said. I think Moulson and Gionta still offer a ton of value to the team in the form of veteran leadership.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Aug 20 @ 12:49 PM ET
In response to everyone talking about Matt Moulson:

Yes, he is a player that is over 30 and like all players above 30 he is on the decline. On the power play I don't see him as a Vanek like player who will pot tons of rebound goals if we have the guys to put pucks on the goal. Another thing, Moulson was simply our best possession player last year. He was tied with Gionta in CF%, yet played with the worst possession line mates on the team.

I have seen posters on here nominate Moulson as the whipping boy for the upcoming season when he is certainly not at the heart of our problems(the exact opposite in fact). So, yes he is getting old, but why try and get rid of one of the few true top 6 players we have while he is still productive?

- MattFreaknEllis


It's funny because the real issue that most people have with him isn't any of the above things you've argued against. It's because of the $$ and duration of his contract.

I don't think it ends up an issue regardless, but some people are worried what it means to our cap when we get into the years where we start really competing and the young guys are due for raises.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Aug 20 @ 12:50 PM ET
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Tear jerker
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Aug 20 @ 12:51 PM ET
Well said. I think Moulson and Gionta still offer a ton of value to the team in the form of veteran leadership.
- Buffalo--Sabres


Agreed. I think they're the exact kind of guys we need teaching the new generation of players that we have what it means to be a professional NHLer.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Aug 20 @ 12:54 PM ET
money leagues are 10 or 12 teams

I never reach up a round for any player

Eifert goes undrafted in 95% of the mocks I do

cooks, forsett, if they are there late 3rd I grab them, if I am early 3rd I am taking Evans or whoever falls due to people reaching

- homiedclown



I'd be down for a hockeybuzz fantasy football league if enough wanna do it
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Aug 20 @ 12:57 PM ET
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/marty-st-louis-mom-retirement-lightining-rangers/

Tear jerker

- Stripes77


He's always been one of my favorite players in the league. Total class act.
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