And Edmonton has better players than we do too... - JVince11
Edmonton is 26 in GA, 26 in GF (Buffalo is 27th), 23rd in SF (Buffalo 17), 26th in SA (Buffalo 23).
They have better players, a generational talent, a new coach, a new GM, are not better than us. They cry injuries, which is fine, Edmonton is 3rd in man game lost with 343 (Buffalo is 5th with 307 https://www.mangameslost....games-lost-march-26-2016/).
That team needs to do something and do it fast. Otherwise it's time to do another big overhaul.
Why do we think they'd move Lindholm first??? I don't think they move him... Fowler more likely... Lindholm has a higher upside and more years of cheaper control.
No SIGN STAMKOS!!!??? - JVince11
I don't think they will move him first. I say if we're trading for a top guy then pay up. It will cost more to get him and that's what I'm saying we do. I imagine they'd rather move Fowler and would say "If you want Lindholm you have to overpay" to which I say let's overpay. A 3-4 defenseman isn't what we need. Lindholm is more likely to become a top 2 than Fowler so let's go for it.
If it doesn't happen because it's too much or they flat out say no then sure, Fowler and I'll be happy. I just say take a few swings before going with Fowler. But I'm assuming TM knows more than I do and likely has already considered all of this.
the most important stat in march, they were only out classed in one game )at leafs 2 weeks ago)
aside from the leaf game 2 weeks ago, the sabres have been competing in pretty much every game since the flyers and panthers in early Feb - homiedclown
There have been a few games where they look like Ted Nolan's team for a while. The Red Wings game and the 2nd of the Penguins game are fresh in that area. But as a whole they look like a team that can play with most of the teams in the league.
Edmonton is 26 in GA, 26 in GF (Buffalo is 27th), 23rd in SF (Buffalo 17), 26th in SA (Buffalo 23).
They have better players, a generational talent, a new coach, a new GM, are not better than us. They cry injuries, which is fine, Edmonton is 3rd in man game lost with 343 (Buffalo is 5th with 307 https://www.mangameslost....games-lost-march-26-2016/).
That team needs to do something and do it fast. Otherwise it's time to do another big overhaul. - Zschalberg
he makes lehner and ullmark expendable - homiedclown
I'm hoping we keep him as a backup. He's shown he's a decent goaltender. He has his issues and rebound control is one of his biggest but he's a better backup than Thiabult or Conklin or that old guy that we had. If Lehner can be 1 and he can be a solid 2, I like the looks of it.
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the most important stat in march, they were only out classed in one game )at leafs 2 weeks ago)
aside from the leaf game 2 weeks ago, the sabres have been competing in pretty much every game since the flyers and panthers in early Feb - homiedclown
Agreed. They have been fun to watch save for a couple periods that they stunk worse than skunk himself. Next season should show a increase in production over what we saw this season .
THis is double pane sound proof glass.. there is NO WAY that lady heard Prodactor scream on the way down. The scream she heard came from inside the apartment and the murderer closed the door before he left!
Question, how much of the 82-12-22 line's success is because of Gionta? Do we keep them together next year? He's averaged about 16 minutes/night in the last 5 games and has 6 points in his last 10 games, 9 in his last 15. For the year he's 10-20-30. Do we expect that next year too?
Can Girgensons slot in that 3rd line C spot and that line keep producing? I liked 28's game last night but obviously he hasn't done much throughout the year. - Zschalberg
nice work noticing Gionta...he's been playing real well and has been the driving force on that line, imo
the most important stat in march, they were only out classed in one game )at leafs 2 weeks ago)
aside from the leaf game 2 weeks ago, the sabres have been competing in pretty much every game since the flyers and panthers in early Feb - homiedclown
yeah...good point, homie...too bad it was the leafs, but you nailed it
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I'm hoping we keep him as a backup. He's shown he's a decent goaltender. He has his issues and rebound control is one of his biggest but he's a better backup than Thiabult or Conklin or that old guy that we had. If Lehner can be 1 and he can be a solid 2, I like the looks of it. - Zschalberg
Didn't I see an interview last night where CJ said he would like to stay in Buffalo for a few years and that he really enjoys it???
Why do we think they'd move Lindholm first??? I don't think they move him... Fowler more likely... Lindholm has a higher upside and more years of cheaper control.
No SIGN STAMKOS!!!??? - JVince11
Because he no longer has that. The speculation has always been that they will move whichever defender is most difficult to re-sign. If Lindholm and ANA have an ROR moment than we should be all over that. Fowler is doing a lot for them at just 4 mil, no incentive to move him. I think most likely is Vatanen but I don't know what either of them are asking for.
