to Reinhart...I'm in the minority here, but I would move ROR before Reinhart. I would have no problem moving Kane & ROR if it fixes our D
- jzabawa

ROR in the long run will help alot more than Kane.

Unfortunately not
- chilliard77

I would Lucille that computer.

Also, what version of windows are you using? You will need to go into display settings and make some changes.

The really cool way to do this is to set your tv up as a second monitor (extend the displays) so that you can keep using your computer normally.

(alternatively, spend $35 for a kodi box)
- Slump Buster

What can I do with a Kodi box?

I really just need a new laptop lol

i dont disagree with that at all. But thats the point. Erik Karlsson plays on a poop ass blueline as well. Thats the difference between a no brainer #1 and a "he might need help and a bit less ice time" top pair guy.
- Sabresfan-365

There is a huge difference between Karlsson and Risto, that much is for sure...

But my issue with these types of arguments is that you're changing the definition of a #1 defender to that of an elite #1 defender. There are 30 teams, so technically speaking there are 30 #1 defenders. Some teams lack one entirely (I would argue DET and NJ have no true #1 defender now). Others have more gifted #1s.

The issue is that if you look around the league, Karlsson is the best defender or at least in the top3 in the league. That mean's he's an elite #1 defender, he's beyond the rest. I think it is unfair to say that Risto is not #1 material and use the best defender in the game as a measuring stick. Karlsson isn't the measuring stick of a #1 defender, but rather a HOF defender as he will probably become.

I have not once heard someone give a realistic comparison to Risto. It's either him against Doughty, Hedman or Karlsson...all older defenders on better teams.

OEL's numbers are not that far off from Risto's, Risto actually put up more points, a better plus minus and had more shot attempts/blocks. I know you were responding to another question with this, but isn't it totally unfair to compare 22 year old Risto on the Sabres to the 26 year old Karlsson on the Senators? May be a poop ass blueline in OTT as well, but he's HOF caliber and on a much more talented team.

I would Lucille that computer.
- Matthews_Auston

It's dinosaur as hell but it's the only one I've got. My old (newer) one with an hdmi port broke

What can I do with a Kodi box?

I really just need a new laptop lol
- chilliard77

Kodi connects via hdmi, needs a power source and wifi, but will give you the world.

Hmm, does this mean I bought the wrong one? I need the output to be HDMI?
- chilliard77

ARgh, I missed this earlier. Yes, you've got the wrong adapter. You need VGA to HDMI. Should be a $5 part (I've used them in the past). You will need to run a separate cable for audio.

ARgh, I missed this earlier. Yes, you've got the wrong adapter. You need VGA to HDMI. Should be a $5 part (I've used them in the past)
- Slump Buster

Dollar store sells them

ARgh, I missed this earlier. Yes, you've got the wrong adapter. You need VGA to HDMI. Should be a $5 part (I've used them in the past). You will need to run a separate cable for audio.
- Slump Buster

This one was only $8 so not a huge loss

It's dinosaur as hell but it's the only one I've got. My old (newer) one with an hdmi port broke
- chilliard77

If you want to spend a little bit of money you can buy a raspberry pi running kodi for under $100 on ebay. If you don't mind doing a little learning you can do it for half that price yourself.

Also, you're not going to get anywhere near 1920x1080 through that VGA adapter. You also won't get audio.

If you want to spend a little bit of money you can buy a raspberry pi running kodi for under $100 on ebay. If you don't mind doing a little learning you can do it for half that price yourself.

Also, you're not going to get anywhere near 1920x1080 through that VGA adapter. You also won't get audio.
- Slump Buster

I need to start shopping for a new laptop

I need to start shopping for a new laptop
- chilliard77

If you want to stream live sports or movie streams do it from a kodi box. Also, kodi would allow you to stream anything from within your house. Keep your laptop out of the equation.

There is a huge difference between Karlsson and Risto, that much is for sure...

But my issue with these types of arguments is that you're changing the definition of a #1 defender to that of an elite #1 defender. There are 30 teams, so technically speaking there are 30 #1 defenders. Some teams lack one entirely (I would argue DET and NJ have no true #1 defender now). Others have more gifted #1s.

The issue is that if you look around the league, Karlsson is the best defender or at least in the top3 in the league. That mean's he's an elite #1 defender, he's beyond the rest. I think it is unfair to say that Risto is not #1 material and use the best defender in the game as a measuring stick. Karlsson isn't the measuring stick of a #1 defender, but rather a HOF defender as he will probably become.

I have not once heard someone give a realistic comparison to Risto. It's either him against Doughty, Hedman or Karlsson...all older defenders on better teams.

OEL's numbers are not that far off from Risto's, Risto actually put up more points, a better plus minus and had more shot attempts/blocks. I know you were responding to another question with this, but isn't it totally unfair to compare 22 year old Risto on the Sabres to the 26 year old Karlsson on the Senators? May be a poop ass blueline in OTT as well, but he's HOF caliber and on a much more talented team.
- RhinoFan

i just used karlsson to help illustrate the point on whether it was delusional if you didnt think ristolainen was a #1. My point is you could argue both sides.

The real problem is that our top pair for years now has been our worst pair and ristolainen is the constant. everyones underlying numbers look better away from him. Now most will take this at face value and assume ristolainen is the problem, hes not. The problem is the whole situation is screwed up.

What they have asked of him at his age in the time hes been here can only be accomplished by elite guys like Karlsson, hedman etc. furthermore, theyve basically coached him into playing a style of defence that is essentially grandfathered in todays nhl.

The organization from day one has put him in a position to fail. He's not Karlsson you cant ask him to do that sort of thing and yet they did from just way too early on in his career. Meaning they either misjudged his ceiling, which is nuts because he was never billed to be the next Karlsson.

Or (and this is the most likely and my favourite), the rest of the attempts at building the defence were so hysterically bad that even when bylsma and co wanted to reduce his minutes and change his role they simply couldnt.

If you want to stream live sports or movie streams do it from a kodi box. Also, kodi would allow you to stream anything from within your house. Keep your laptop out of the equation.
- Slump Buster

I'm not much of a streamer. Just when the playoffs come around

i just used karlsson to help illustrate the point on whether it was delusional if you didnt think ristolainen was a #1. My point is you could argue both sides.

The real problem is that our top pair for years now has been our worst pair and ristolainen is the constant. everyones underlying numbers look better away from him. Now most will take this at face value and assume ristolainen is the problem, hes not. The problem is the whole situation is screwed up.

What they have asked of him at his age in the time hes been here can only be accomplished by elite guys like Karlsson, hedman etc. furthermore, theyve basically coached him into playing a style of defence that is essentially grandfathered in todays nhl.

The organization from day one has put him in a position to fail. He's not Karlsson you cant ask him to do that sort of thing and yet they did from just way too early on in his career. Meaning they either misjudged his ceiling, which is nuts because he was never billed to be the next Karlsson.

Or (and this is the most likely and my favourite), the rest of the attempts at building the defence were so hysterically bad that even when bylsma and co wanted to reduce his minutes and change his role they simply couldnt.
- Sabresfan-365

On the topic of getting the Sabres on the right track, and how Toronto did their rebuild, if the Sabres sole plan is to shed the dead weight, as we all know what that is, and those they don't think will be here long term like Kane specifically, the season after next, with two top 10 picks and more cap room, they could be primed for the exact kind of success Toronto had with ready made quality NHL players mixed with younger guys just breaking in.

it can be done....
- gordong

I can't remember a time where a team traded down from a top 5 pick in the NHL

I could be wrong

On the topic of getting the Sabres on the right track, and how Toronto did their rebuild, if the Sabres sole plan is to shed the dead weight, as we all know what that is, and those they don't think will be here long term like Kane specifically, the season after next, with two top 10 picks and more cap room, they could be primed for the exact kind of success Toronto had with ready made quality NHL players mixed with younger guys just breaking in.
- kingcong39

agreed, its why im more than okay with a "consolidation" year next year. TM was our brian burke, he thought he was too clever for a proper rebuild.

odds 23 gets moved this summer for a d-man just went way up
- Sabresfan-365

Bumping this again...

I don't have it in me to back read the prior blog, since I'm not into self torture, so you may have already answered this, but what makes you think the above is true?

My guess would be Kane is as good as gone, not Reinhart, even with his current production compared to him being cost controlled for a while.

Bumping this again...

I don't have it in me to back read the prior blog, since I'm not into self torture, so you may have already answered this, but what makes you think the above is true?

My guess would be Kane is as good as gone, not Reinhart, even with his current production compared to him being cost controlled for a while.
- kingcong39

you replied to me, i challenge this


Odds going up means i think its less wishful thinking and falls more into the its certainly possible category.

There's no attachment anymore. This is no longer an arrogant GM's first ever first pick. This is just a young forward. Im not even taking his stats into consideration just that a GM may come in and identify Reinhart as the best trade bait for landing a young d-man with the kind of upside we need.

This one was only $8 so not a huge loss
- chilliard77

also if your laptop is that old it might not display in a resolution that the TV can accept.... Just and FYI

There is a huge difference between Karlsson and Risto, that much is for sure...

But my issue with these types of arguments is that you're changing the definition of a #1 defender to that of an elite #1 defender. There are 30 teams, so technically speaking there are 30 #1 defenders. Some teams lack one entirely (I would argue DET and NJ have no true #1 defender now). Others have more gifted #1s.

The issue is that if you look around the league, Karlsson is the best defender or at least in the top3 in the league. That mean's he's an elite #1 defender, he's beyond the rest. I think it is unfair to say that Risto is not #1 material and use the best defender in the game as a measuring stick. Karlsson isn't the measuring stick of a #1 defender, but rather a HOF defender as he will probably become.

I have not once heard someone give a realistic comparison to Risto. It's either him against Doughty, Hedman or Karlsson...all older defenders on better teams.

OEL's numbers are not that far off from Risto's, Risto actually put up more points, a better plus minus and had more shot attempts/blocks. I know you were responding to another question with this, but isn't it totally unfair to compare 22 year old Risto on the Sabres to the 26 year old Karlsson on the Senators? May be a poop ass blueline in OTT as well, but he's HOF caliber and on a much more talented team.
- RhinoFan

There are also more than 1 guy on certain teams capable of that role. Like Nashville/WSH etc.

If I had to rank D men, does Risto grade out as a #1 on a playoff team. Probably not

Bumping this again...

I don't have it in me to back read the prior blog, since I'm not into self torture, so you may have already answered this, but what makes you think the above is true?

My guess would be Kane is as good as gone, not Reinhart, even with his current production compared to him being cost controlled for a while.
- kingcong39

Probably cuz Reinhart was GMTM's first draft pick and he had sentimental value to him. Still, I highly doubt he is moved. There are enough teams (ANA, MIN, etc.) that have to move a good dman, at the risk of losing one to Vegas for nothing, that the price won't be a Hall-type, hopefully. 50+ points as a 20 year old is nothing to be ashamed about.

I'm not much of a streamer. Just when the playoffs come around
- chilliard77

Can't you use your iPod or phone ( I believe you said you have no phone ..Could be wrong)

There are also more than 1 guy on certain teams capable of that role. Like Nashville/WSH etc.

If I had to rank D men, does Risto grade out as a #1 on a playoff team. Probably not
- sbroads24

put him on a playoff team and let see how he plays, IMHO I would bet the answer is yes. right now they are asking him to play against every other top line, penility kill, power play. play the enforcer, play the skating d-man, and cover for whoever he is playing for... oh and play close to 30 min a game. WAY TOO MUCH to ask of a young guy. Again IMHO


wouldn't it be a great question for Ovie or Sid to see what they think of him? because I'm pretty sure they didn't enjoy playing against him.