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MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

Feb 22 @ 5:26 PM ET
John Lu

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#Habs Price has suffered a concussion and is out indefinitely, says Claude Julien.

- jochfr



Stealth paternity leave
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 22 @ 5:26 PM ET
Close your legs.......
- dadeadhead

oh my
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Feb 22 @ 5:27 PM ET
John Lu

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#Habs Price has suffered a concussion and is out indefinitely, says Claude Julien.

- jochfr


Nanny's father with a bat?
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Feb 22 @ 5:28 PM ET
Then you may wanna watch something other than sports, this is true of basically every sports owner ever.

No billionaire ever took over a team and didn't get involved at some point. It's the extent of which he's getting involved. If he's saying things like "i want you to go after more scoring" that's one thing. If he's saying "I want you to trade specifically for this player and give up a 1st round pick or your fired" thats another thing entirely.

- Sabresfan-365


Two words, Russ Brandon.
SabreWest
Buffalo Sabres
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Joined: 03.02.2015

Feb 22 @ 5:28 PM ET
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#Habs Price has suffered a concussion and is out indefinitely, says Claude Julien.

- jochfr


Montreal in full tank mode. We have competition now. Very worried that Ottawa and Montreal will "pass" us. Maybe even Edmonton and Vancouver. The only good news is that Arizona is finally playing well and will likely pass us.

Somebody text Housely/Botts and tell them to sit Kane, Lehner and Pouliot please.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Feb 22 @ 5:29 PM ET
A lot of people seem to think this. I see nothing to suggest he's a top 6, let alone top line winger. If you play them together, they need a Selke candidate to balance that line out.

Everyone produces with Eichel. He makes everyone better. They still need to find ideal wingers for him. They aren't on the roster right now. To me, Okposo's been the best.

- Lunaion


Agreed about Okposo. But I think Baptiste would be the most natural goal scorer Eichel has ever played with. Neither Okposo nor Reinhart have his finishing ability imo. Hey, maybe Mittelstadt can be a 2C and ROR can be the selke candidate
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Feb 22 @ 5:29 PM ET
I'm just hoping one of the two turns into a solid third line player. I'm disappointed that they haven't taken advantage of the opportunity this year. Next year's camp is huge for them. Fasching too.
- Lunaion


I was expecting them to be full time this year too, but part of that I think is Botts. They didn't get the opportunity this year really. Baptiste scoring and being benched the next night comes to mind.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Feb 22 @ 5:31 PM ET
I’m on board with Baptiste, I want to see him with Eichel. I always think of how well he played with McDavid in Erie, why wouldn’t that translate with Eichel? Worth a shot.

Baileys hands make Varadas look like Connolly’s. Bottom 6 for sure, WAYYYYYY better than Larsson

- washedup20


He's got the speed to keep up. He won't finish like a top line winger should, but totally agree. Worth a shot.
MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

Feb 22 @ 5:32 PM ET
Was completely wrong about him. I'm a goalie, usually I can just...well...tell.

His style is so wild I couldn't imagine it translating, but he is the definition controlled chaos. He can be flapping around like a bird, somehow he stays square. It really is amazing to watch. Hopefully he beats out Lehner by this time next season.

- RhinoFan



yes there is something special about him. Plus it sounds stupid, but hes got this awesome personality that I think teammates gravitate to. Hes got some Marty Biron in him
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 22 @ 5:35 PM ET
DO SOMETHING
MCGUIZZY
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bay Area, CA
Joined: 06.20.2012

Feb 22 @ 5:37 PM ET
I was expecting them to be full time this year too, but part of that I think is Botts. They didn't get the opportunity this year really. Baptiste scoring and being benched the next night comes to mind.
- RhinoFan



I have a feeling that Baptiste being benched is less about giving Nolan, Ect. more playing time and more of a sign they actually like him and want to bring him along the slowly/ the right way. The are sending him a message about staying consistent every night.

Could be wrong tho
sskkoo1
Buffalo Sabres
Location: You are all Weirdos, NY
Joined: 06.06.2012

Feb 22 @ 5:37 PM ET
John Lu

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#Habs Price has suffered a concussion and is out indefinitely, says Claude Julien.

- jochfr



They'll be rocketing for the basement.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Feb 22 @ 5:39 PM ET
Montreal in full tank mode. We have competition now. Very worried that Ottawa and Montreal will "pass" us. Maybe even Edmonton and Vancouver. The only good news is that Arizona is finally playing well and will likely pass us.

Somebody text Housely/Botts and tell them to sit Kane, Lehner and Pouliot please.

- SabreWest



No need.
Kane, Lehner and Pouliot are all doing fine “sitting out” while on the ice.
They teaching the rest the same skill.

Wings 3 -1
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 22 @ 5:40 PM ET
Agreed about Okposo. But I think Baptiste would be the most natural goal scorer Eichel has ever played with. Neither Okposo nor Reinhart have his finishing ability imo. Hey, maybe Mittelstadt can be a 2C and ROR can be the selke candidate
- jcragcrumple


I think there's a very legit chance that they see Mittlestadt with Eichel long term. There's three guys at the top of draft that they might see as an ideal fit too.

I'm tired of the current crop of rotating wingers that look good with him, and very very average without him. I don't see any of them as the answer.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Feb 22 @ 5:45 PM ET
I think there's a very legit chance that they see Mittlestadt with Eichel long term. There's three guys at the top of draft that they might see as an ideal fit too.

I'm tired of the current crop of rotating wingers that look good with him, and very very average without him
. I don't see any of them as the answer.

- Lunaion



That's why I'm excited for Baptiste. When was the last time someone saw Reinhart or Okposo deke a goalie out for a goal on a partial breakaway. Too bad Smith is hurt. The one thing I was excited about for the rest of the year was seeing Smith-eichel-baptiste
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Feb 22 @ 5:49 PM ET
That's why I'm excited for Baptiste. When was the last time someone saw Reinhart or Okposo deke a goalie out for a goal on a partial breakaway. Too bad Smith is hurt. The one thing I was excited about for the rest of the year was seeing Smith-eichel-baptiste
- jcragcrumple


You mean too bad Eichel is hurt if you wanted to see Jack, CJ and Bailey together...but I don’t think Jack would have cleared waivers going down.
Lol, just being a wise ass.

I think as many youngins as possible get sent back down to get the Amerks back in shape. No need to keep them up here on a sinking ship.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 22 @ 5:51 PM ET
That's why I'm excited for Baptiste. When was the last time someone saw Reinhart or Okposo deke a goalie out for a goal on a partial breakaway. Too bad Smith is hurt. The one thing I was excited about for the rest of the year was seeing Smith-eichel-baptiste
- jcragcrumple


I just see them as part of the current crop. They all project as third line wingers. I hope someone exceeds that, but these aren't young prospects anymore.

I want to be excited about something down the stretch. I wish it were Guhle.
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Feb 22 @ 5:57 PM ET
Why
- SABRES 89



Cuts down on the breeze....
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Feb 22 @ 5:59 PM ET
DO SOMETHING
- homiedclown



Just made a crockpot full of taco meat.......


Does that count for something?
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 22 @ 6:03 PM ET
Just have Family “sections”
Make tix cheaper for kids 16 & under in those sections
Have to be with a kid to sit there
Put any games for kids in the concourse right outside those sections

Something like that

I think there’s gotta be ways to do both

- jdfitz77



So I should give up my good seats that I've had for years?

That doesn't make sense


homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 22 @ 6:04 PM ET
Just made a crockpot full of taco meat.......


Does that count for something?

- dadeadhead

taco meat or prison chili?

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 22 @ 6:05 PM ET
I have a feeling that Baptiste being benched is less about giving Nolan, Ect. more playing time and more of a sign they actually like him and want to bring him along the slowly/ the right way. The are sending him a message about staying consistent every night.

Could be wrong tho

- MCGUIZZY



Sounds right.
Also the whole veteran players get the nod over kids
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 22 @ 6:10 PM ET
I have a feeling that Baptiste being benched is less about giving Nolan, Ect. more playing time and more of a sign they actually like him and want to bring him along the slowly/ the right way. The are sending him a message about staying consistent every night.

Could be wrong tho

- MCGUIZZY


I think it's all about defense. The stats are ugly.
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Feb 22 @ 6:13 PM ET
taco meat or prison chili?
- homiedclown



Taco meat with red onion and banana peppers.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Feb 22 @ 6:15 PM ET
rut-roh.. let the bridge jumpers gather.

Gerbe your first, don't think just run and jump!


Tyler staying with bills..????



http://www.nfl.com/news/s...nning-to-cut-tyrod-taylor

- gordong


They will cut him when they draft the QB

Zero chance he’s the stater next year
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