Guhle is good. Looking forward to seeing him in blue and gold next year. With Guhle in the mix and Dahlin coming on board, the Sabres are going to have a much more mobile d which is great. Looking for a 20 - 25 point improvement for the team.

from those who saw the playoffs, they said there was a big drop off in his play...the "toxic environment" in Buffalo was brought up then I wondered whether he had an injury nagging at him...guhle himself pointed to on-ice lessons learned
- Michael Pachla

In the much larger sample size that was his NHL run, he performed like a top 4 guy. Im not saying he should be given that role right away, but he's earned a roster spot and is one of only 2.5 d-men currently on this team who can actually play housley's style.

maybe it was the coach:

Don't know what Canada was thinking making Bill Peters it coach. He was brutal in Carolina and will go home without a medal, despite having McDavid. He butchered his goalies and road the guy with a .867 save percentage. The final, 4-1 Team USA.

— Paul Hamilton (@pham1717) May 20, 2018

- Michael Pachla

I don't know what Hamilton was watching but goaltending didn't cost Canada that game at all

They scored 1 goal and only had 25 shots, McElhinney stopped 33 of 35 shots and he had no chance on either goal.

I don't know what Hamilton was watching but goaltending didn't cost Canada that game at all

They scored 1 goal and only had 25 shots, McElhinney stopped 33 of 35 shots and he had no chance on either goal.
- Stripes77

Answer: he wasn't watching and instead polled the popular opinion along with pulling a few stats.

I don't know what Hamilton was watching but goaltending didn't cost Canada that game at all

They scored 1 goal and only had 25 shots, McElhinney stopped 33 of 35 shots and he had no chance on either goal.
- Stripes77

special teams cost them the game

But do the faceoffs?
- sbroads24

But the WC's don't matter and you pay no attention to them, so there is that.

But the WC's don't matter and you pay no attention to them, so there is that.
- GilPerreault11

I don’t care at all about it

I don’t care at all about it
- sbroads24

Unless ROR says something you can squeeze into your narrative.

Unless ROR says something you can squeeze into your narrative.
- jcragcrumple

Here you are again!

Here you are again!
- sbroads24

If there's a chance to participate in a ROR flamewar, I'm in.

If there's a chance to participate in a ROR flamewar, I'm in.
- jcragcrumple

Same complex

Same complex
- sbroads24

Only one of us has been making personal attacks on players:

It ain’t just me buddy, it’s a good % of fans thinks the guy is looney tunes right now

Either he needs a shrink, or he’s a phony. I think it’s the latter

I do not need my leaders sounding like they are going to commit suicide after every game.

And that's from 2 pages

I do not like zemgus Girgensons as a hockey player, but I wouldn't say these nasty things about him. What are you gaining from this fandom when a player can make you this irrationally angry?

In the much larger sample size that was his NHL run, he performed like a top 4 guy. Im not saying he should be given that role right away, but he's earned a roster spot and is one of only 2.5 d-men currently on this team who can actually play housley's style.
- Sabresfan-365

I agree, he has progressed nicely...however, if he has an ordinary camp and preseason, his waiver-exempt status may define where he ends up to start the season

Only one of us has been making personal attacks on players:







And that's from 2 pages

I do not like zemgus Girgensons as a hockey player, but I wouldn't say these nasty things about him. What are you gaining from this fandom when a player can make you this irrationally angry?
- jcragcrumple

A. Jesus Christ dude, lighten up. Are you Ryan O’Reilly himself?
B. I cannot tell you how far from angry I am

A. Jesus Christ dude, lighten up. Are you Ryan O’Reilly himself?
B. I cannot tell you how far from angry I am
- sbroads24

I don't understand bashing a player on your favorite team with this much fervor

I don't understand bashing a player on your favorite team with this much fervor
- jcragcrumple

He needs to stop his post-game depression antics.

He offers 0 actual insight to the game, and sounds like the furthest thing from a leader.

Here’s John Carlson after last night

"Our team this year definitely wasn't a Cinderella story. But I think for being a division winner, we had to claw our way most of the season. Things didn't always go our way. I think we can draw from that for what's upcoming for us."

If you can’t see the difference between the two, sorry bud. One has a positive message, the other is continually bashing HIMSELF

He needs to stop his post-game depression antics.

He offers 0 actual insight to the game, and sounds like the furthest thing from a leader.

Here’s John Carlson after last night

"Our team this year definitely wasn't a Cinderella story. But I think for being a division winner, we had to claw our way most of the season. Things didn't always go our way. I think we can draw from that for what's upcoming for us."

If you can’t see the difference between the two, sorry bud. One has a positive message, the other is continually bashing HIMSELF
- sbroads24

He's in the ECF and their season isn't over. Of course he's gonna strike a positive note.

He's in the ECF and their season isn't over. Of course he's gonna strike a positive note.
- jcragcrumple

Ok, and again, you won’t budge.

Carlson sounds like a leader
O’Reilly flat out doesn’t

We paid premo for O’Reilly with this leadership being a part of the package.

It ain’t there

I’m down for WPG’s Anthem chick in a very big way.

Ok, and again, you won’t budge.

Carlson sounds like a leader
O’Reilly flat out doesn’t

We paid premo for O’Reilly with this leadership being a part of the package.

It ain’t there
- sbroads24

I'd love Carlson. Only way I can see him coming here is by moving Bogo and Okposo to free up cap space.

Ok, and again, you won’t budge.

Carlson sounds like a leader
O’Reilly flat out doesn’t

We paid premo for O’Reilly with this leadership being a part of the package.

It ain’t there
- sbroads24

But he's appointed as a leader for Canada

In a tournament you don't care about

Unless he says something you don't like

But he's appointed as a leader for Canada

In a tournament you don't care about

Unless he says something you don't like
- jcragcrumple

Ryan O’Reilly is a decent hockey player

Ryan O’Reilly is a decent hockey player
- sbroads24

And to be honest, he's probably coming back unless someone's willing to overpay for him in a trade.

Ryan O’Reilly is a decent hockey player
- sbroads24

where does he put the participation trophy he won today?

And to be honest, he's probably coming back unless someone's willing to overpay for him in a trade.
- mattsox

market value will get him if the return fills our voids