that top-9 is terrible...it would be tank-level terrible if not for jack echl
- Michael Pachla

I have faithfully read (red) your blogs
I enjoy the ed of the month blogs where we see how we stand compared to past years

our top 9 has already been terrible

I have been banned for less

#ifititchesgoseeadoctor
- homiedclown

Yes you have . The Limo stuck on the street was classic

Good point

Erod
Antipin *
- Boss34

Erod may be a lost cause

Bumps are a sign of needing medication .
- cabin

Or a lifelong affliction.

and if the sabres still stunk in year 5, at least the scouting staff and rochester should be top notch

they were not
- homiedclown

gmtm went all-in on building the forward ranks...it didn't work...both buffalo and Rochester suffered dearly for his miscalculation

yanks are kinda different in that they can spend all they want because of the tv revenue they get in the city...and there's no salary cap either...

that said, yeah, ownership may take time to get it, but he made it sound like money was no object at his initial presser and, come to find out, that it really is
- Michael Pachla

That wasn’t true before the YES network though
Not to this degree anyways

Maybe point is,
mistakes were bound to be made

And just bc he says he’s gonna spend all the $$$ it takes to try & help us win...

Does NOT mean he’s gonna charge $10 for tickets & do $1 beers

He’s still a businessman after all
And like i said,
He isn’t gonna devalue the Franchise

Ticket prices go up
That’s how Sports are
There’s no getting around it

Yes you have . The Limo stuck on the street was classic
- cabin

our race to 30th place continues

gmtm went all-in on building the forward ranks...it didn't work...both buffalo and Rochester suffered dearly for his miscalculation
- Michael Pachla

actually we the fans suffered more

Erod may be a lost cause
- homiedclown

I’d like to see him play with Eichel some

i really hope this is the last time we hope for the #1 pick. It's gotten old , Ive gotten old , Everyone is old .
- cabin

The bills playoff birth makes me feel young again.
Not 1990's young, but its refreshing

I’d like to see him play with Eichel some
- jdfitz77

I am not opposed to this


gus offers next to nothing on that line

The bills playoff birth makes me feel young again.
Not 1990's young, but its refreshing
- Boss34

be prepared for a big step back next year


and I am a bills fan, but bracing for a 7-9 season

I have faithfully read (red) your blogs
I enjoy the ed of the month blogs where we see how we stand compared to past years

our top 9 has already been terrible
- homiedclown

yup...but gringo isn't in the nhl anymore, baptiste hasn't played consistent enough to stick...ennis and Foligno weren't doing much of anything before being traded and gus, according to some, is so awful he can't even stay on his skates...

pretty sure our pk and pp would be better


that does make a difference


we would probably be a faster team, and play 3 lines


once kane is moved, this top 9 is a joke, not that kane is helping recently
- homiedclown

I agree with all you’re saying

Just took exception to you’re saying we’d be a borderline playoff team

GMTM made mostly mistakes,
and definitely set us back by squandering assets

Blows my mind how some on here still try to defend him

our race to 30th place continues
- homiedclown

no doubt one of your best

yup...but gringo isn't in the nhl anymore, baptiste hasn't played consistent enough to stick...ennis and Foligno weren't doing much of anything before being traded and gus, according to some, is so awful he can't even stay on his skates...
- Michael Pachla

what if they signed a gagner and vanek as free agents as well as okposo?

be prepared for a big step back next year


and I am a bills fan, but bracing for a 7-9 season
- homiedclown

true story...that's why i'd be happier if they used free agency to plug one of their glaring holes and all of their top picks to try and plug some more rather than going for broke on a trade-up for a qb

i really hope this is the last time we hope for the #1 pick. It's gotten old , Ive gotten old , Everyone is old .
- cabin

Yep...

I really think if we get Dahlin,
that our defense will finally take a big leap forward

And that should help our offense as well

Fallin for Dahlin baby
Let’s get lucky this year

I agree with all you’re saying

Just took exception to you’re saying we’d be a borderline playoff team

GMTM made mostly mistakes,
and definitely set us back by squandering assets

Blows my mind how some on here still try to defend him
- jdfitz77

if he signed a few value contracts in free agents, we may have been in a decent place today


with an overflow of prospects ready to contribute

be prepared for a big step back next year


and I am a bills fan, but bracing for a 7-9 season
- homiedclown

I like where they are headed. McDermott is a great evaluator and motivator.

I wish he could turn over the game day and 4rh down calls to an offensive minded coach.

7-9 , 8-8 or 9-7 is just a few plays here and there

I think the NFL wants a new stadium here.
That helps

what if they signed a gagner and vanek as free agents as well as okposo?
- homiedclown

*shrugs*

we start again beginning with this year and hope we're not having the same conversation three years from now

true story...that's why i'd be happier if they used free agency to plug one of their glaring holes and all of their top picks to try and plug some more rather than going for broke on a trade-up for a qb
- Michael Pachla

yup

2 or 3 linemen needed

1 or 2 for the d line

1 wr

backup rb

2 lb's


probably a corner


and a qb

What's nice is: it's a civil hockey discussion.

Both sides brought up fair points. No name calling.

I think I'm the 14 players gone ,but not blow it up.
I guess I was hoping on feedback .

Core
Eichel
Ror
Okposo
Risto
Mitts
Guhle
Ullmark
2018 pick.
Wilson #16 forward on cup winner

My question was, who else is a core guy? A definite?
Sam
Nylander
McCabe
Antipin
Erod
Larson
Girgs
Nelson
Cj
Bailey
Babtiste


Clearly not
Gorges
Kane
Bogo
Nolan
Pouiot
Chad
Lehner
- Boss34

Some, like you can discuss civilly. Others, not so much.
Differences of opinion are fine, makes for good discussions.

I just find it funny that those who say we need more than 2, 3 or so players to become good are ridiculed as haters...yet at the same time it is clear the team cannot win in regular season games against back up goalies, but we are exp3cted to buy into how close they are.

Take a test, watch a Tampa game and tell me if you see a difference...yes they are light years ahead, but that is the point...that is THE competition to winning...and it ain’t close. But bring up the truth and the blind attack.

I am not opposed to this

gus offers next to nothing on that line
- homiedclown

Maybe trying to showcase Gus?

If i remember right,
E Rod played RW with Jack

Try that

Then put Sam back at center with Okposo on his RW

The season is a bust
Might as well do some experimenting

I like where they are headed. McDermott is a great evaluator and motivator.

I wish he could turn over the game day and 4rh down calls to an offensive minded coach.

7-9 , 8-8 or 9-7 is just a few plays here and there

I think the NFL wants a new stadium here.
That helps
- Boss34

agreed


I think that team overachieved


still a mess to clean and I am not sure more cheap free agents can finish covering up the gaping holes