Are you seeing this Flynn news? Unreal
- sbroads24

You never suspect the Turks!!!!

i have a completely opposite take on it but i agree in some aspects they appear worse.
- Sabresfan-365

I think we're all in agreement that a true top-pairing left-handed d-man would improve this defense immensely...and that McCabe is much better suited to a second-pairing role but could fill in on the top pair

Are you seeing this Flynn news? Unreal
- sbroads24

No? Link? Or sarcasm?

No? Link? Or sarcasm?
- BeadyEyedDouche

Nevermind, found it. WRONG. FAKE NEWS.

You never suspect the Turks!!!!
- ImThatGuy

Every time someone says Turkey, I get hungry, then think of the scene from Semi-Pro

Every time someone says Turkey, I get hungry, then think of the scene from Semi-Pro
- sbroads24

Lirl

Every time someone says Turkey, I get hungry, then think of the scene from Semi-Pro
- sbroads24

same

The right side of the sabres defense features zach bogosian at 5+ mil and cody franson at 3.3 mil. It is in fact just as much of a problem as the top LHD spot. In fact I would argue that if you added a second RHD in place of Bogosian the long term results might be better than getting an LHD. Instead of having one very good pair and 2 mediocre ones you can roll 2 pairs at reduced ice time and play them in situations that are suited to their strengths (risto gets more O-zone starts and minutes, new guy takes the heavy lifting on D-zone starts and minutes). Beyond that they absolutely need a puck mover. The amount of times this team ices the puck, turns it over or just gives it away trying to breakout of their zone is bordering on comical.

Im starting to buy more and more into the idea that theyd be better off with a "players" coach rather than tactician. You can still build the team based on certain tactics but maybe this core needs a gallant type

Im not sure how its a matter of perspective. Individual trades and value aside he's the guy responsible for building the defence and to date any additions he made (whether appropriate targets at the time or not) have been colossal blunders.

Agreed i dont put it on the "the streak" though. That died when ownership changed, darcy left. The pessimism and frustration comes from this team stalling and other rebuilding teams taking an extra step. Negativity is the lack of trust in the guy in charge who has to date yet to identify and/or acquire a legitimate top 4 d-man of any handedness.
- Sabresfan-365

This! Don't think with the current roster GMTM has the ammo to land a true number 1 guy, but if we were to acquire as you said two maybe top 4 guys then others could slot in to more suitable places and Risto doesn't have to play half the game, every games.
I would assume one of these guys could come from expansion, maybe move the first rounder this year plus a fasching type prospect and see if you can land the second one in a hockey trade.

did the lightning really lose both namestnikov and johnson to knee hits yesterday?

Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer

New Bills FB Mike Tolbert calls new coach Sean McDermott one of the "sole reasons" he came to Buffalo. Their wives are friends from Carolina and both were part of "breakfast club" of early-morning workout warriors with Panthers.

I think we're all in agreement that a true top-pairing left-handed d-man would improve this defense immensely...and that McCabe is much better suited to a second-pairing role but could fill in on the top pair
- Michael Pachla

"we plan to reduce ristolainen's ice time next season"

summer 2016

i like hyde more and more each hour

i like hyde more and more each hour
- homiedclown

Still no QB

i like hyde more and more each hour
- homiedclown

You will find out why Green Bay didn't give him a phone call soon

Webb just got released maybe we sign him

Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer

New Bills FB Mike Tolbert calls new coach Sean McDermott one of the "sole reasons" he came to Buffalo. Their wives are friends from Carolina and both were part of "breakfast club" of early-morning workout warriors with Panthers.
- homiedclown

Was Cam Newton's wife part of the club? And Luke Kuchley?

Still no QB
- Khmylev

We are missing a lot of things but yes that's the most important thing we're missing but now I'm going to here excuses from the fan clubs that he has no wide receivers

Was Cam Newton's wife part of the club? And Luke Kuchley?
- Whatnot78

I like Tolbert but people are kidding themselves if they think this dude is going to return kicks and play running back .. that was in the San Diego's days

He's definitely a good guy to have in the locker room and right when we're on the goal line you put his 250 body out there

did the lightning really lose both namestnikov and johnson to knee hits yesterday?
- Sabresfan-365

3 left the ice

"Sustr's goal, his second of the season, came at 4:37 of the second period. It was assisted by Kucherov and Tyler Johnson, who was helped off the ice four minutes later. Vladislav Namestnikov also left the game with an injury and Cedric Paquette was taken off with a left ankle injury midway through the third period."


stamkos is skating though

I like Tolbert but people are kidding themselves if they think this dude is going to return kicks and play running back .. that was in the San Diego's days

He's definitely a good guy to have in the locker room and right when we're on the goal line you put his 250 body out there
- GERBE!!!75PTS

1 year 1 mil contract

low risk
high reward


short yardage back

blocking rb for 3rd and long


nothing more
nothing less

We are missing a lot of things but yes that's the most important thing we're missing but now I'm going to here excuses from the fan clubs that he has no wide receivers
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Everyone WANTS a QB, the problem is starters really don't grow on trees. I mean there is what? 15 or 20 TRUE starters in the league, the rest are either re treads or experiments.

Do we really see any true QB's in the draft here this year? None really jump off the page at me as a bonafide QB of your team the next decade.

Maybe take a late round flier on one, or a mid round. But sticking with Tyrod, given the lack of weapons the Bills have is probably the best bet as opposed to reaching for a QB in round 1.

I like Tolbert but people are kidding themselves if they think this dude is going to return kicks and play running back .. that was in the San Diego's days

He's definitely a good guy to have in the locker room and right when we're on the goal line you put his 250 body out there
- GERBE!!!75PTS

isn't one of those 2 safety's we signed a good return man?

isn't one of those 2 safety's we signed a good return man?
- Whatnot78

hyde

hyde
- homiedclown

Nothing like having another mckelvin fumbles..

I wish they would get someone else so he doesn't get injured

I know people are saying we don't need anymore fourth round picks " lottery tickets" free picks

Look at Slavin probably one of the best young defenseman in the league today

heard good stuff bout the Kong movie

I will give my take on it sunday, as I am seeing it saturday night