what (frank)ing dimension do you live in
- TheSabresTaco

You must not listen to his post game garbage. Or his garbage he just said about starting Levi. He has peaked.

You're committing long term to a group that struggles to maintain .500 hockey. Wild
- Theguywiththething

The Sabres have committed to that group of forwards, and half those defensemen. So because you don't like what you see right now doesn't mean they will move off of that base of players. In fact, they won't. Eventually there will be big decisions to be made, but we're not there yet.

You don't like the team, that's fine. They do. Play within the parameters.

Tage = puck possessing, perimeter handling, shoot first player. He will dangle to the middle if allowed. He uses his speed and size in an attempt to control the play.

Cozens = puck carrier through zones with speed, likes the high circle shot or looks weak side pass. He will dangle to the middle if allowed. He doesn't shy away from the dirty stuff but it's not a strength of his game. He uses his speed and size in an attempt to control the play.

Mitts = Puck mover, perimeter passer with ability to slow play down with his stick handling. He will dangle to the middle if allowed. He doesn't shy away from the tough game but it's not a strength of his.

A lot of similarities in their games.
- Theguywiththething

Yes all 3 play with a Hockey stick and skates so they must be the same player

You must not listen to his post game garbage. Or his garbage he just said about starting Levi. He has peaked.
- Theguywiththething

Just because he says some goofy poop doesn't mean he coaches like Ralph (frank)ing Krueger. Holy poop.

I don't see why it's a crime to handle Levi how he's been handled.

He's a rookie, this is how they handle rookies. They don't play them hard. Why is this a bad thing.

You must not listen to his post game garbage. Or his garbage he just said about starting Levi. He has peaked.
- Theguywiththething

No but we read your garbage

No one is like Ralph Krueger. He is on a tier of his own and shouldn't be compared to anyone with a pulse or IQ above 7.
- QuinnFan

"We have to be more direct and more decisive in what we do in a collective manner and on the same page doing that"

It's been leaking out more and more lately

The Sabres have committed to that group of forwards, and half those defensemen. So because you don't like what you see right now doesn't mean they will move off of that base of players. In fact, they won't. Eventually there will be big decisions to be made, but we're not there yet.

You don't like the team, that's fine. They do. Play within the parameters.
- TheSabresTaco

Voluntarily self-imposing parameters is an interesting justification.

"We have to be more direct and more decisive in what we do in a collective manner and on the same page doing that"

It's been leaking out more and more lately
- Theguywiththething

i dont understand what he said wrong.

they were disjointed as all (frank) on friday night.

is he ralph krueger now because he wants the team to play collectively.

Voluntarily self-imposing parameters is an interesting justification.
- Theguywiththething

you are upset that the team has projected this squad of players, the long term ones, as being fixtures here, and you're upset about them being 500, 12 games into this season. i don't get it.

like yeah win more, they have the ability to win more.

but let's not be naive about the direction of the team when it comes to who's going to be here for the long haul. they made that abundantly clear.

i dont understand what he said wrong.

they were disjointed as all (frank) on friday night.

is he ralph krueger now because he wants the team to play collectively.
- TheSabresTaco

Kreuger-like, and how he talks and manages the lineup is similar. He is not the answer for this team.

you are upset that the team has projected this squad of players, the long term ones, as being fixtures here, and you're upset about them being 500, 12 games into this season. i don't get it.
- TheSabresTaco

I'm not upset at all, I am pointing out flaws, that aren't new.

Kreuger-like, and how he talks and manages the lineup is similar. He is not the answer for this team.
- Theguywiththething

Yes, I too am angry that Tage is a healthy scratch, Olofsson is getting 1st line minutes, Jeff Skinner is in and out on the 4th line and Dahlin isn't allowed to cross his own blue line.

Kreuger-like, and how he talks and manages the lineup is similar. He is not the answer for this team.
- Theguywiththething

Haven't seen a top 6 player on the bottom line. Plays the better player over the more experienced ones. Lets players play frely.

RyJo over Bryson

Trying not to play Olofsson

Yes, I too am angry that Tage is a healthy scratch, Olofsson is getting 1st line minutes, Jeff Skinner is in and out on the 4th line and Dahlin isn't allowed to cross his own blue line.
- TheSabresTaco

Exaggerate away Taco, you have plenty of practice on spinning losing situations into hope for the future.

I'm not upset at all, I am pointing out flaws, that aren't new.
- Theguywiththething

comparing anyone to Ralph Krueger is a (frank)ing hate crime.

Exaggerate away Taco, you have plenty of practice on spinning losing situations into hope for the future.
- Theguywiththething

These are literally things Ralph did.

Exaggerate away Taco, you have plenty of practice on spinning losing situations into hope for the future.
- Theguywiththething

I'm not telling you that this roster will be great in the future. I'm telling you that this roster exists in the future. That's all.

And Don is no where near the ineptitude of the King of Snake Oil

Exaggerate away Taco, you have plenty of practice on spinning losing situations into hope for the future.
- Theguywiththething

Wheres the Washedup account, washedup? How many months ya get?

I'm not telling you that this roster will be great in the future. I'm telling you that this roster exists in the future. That's all.

And Don is no where near the ineptitude of the King of Snake Oil
- TheSabresTaco

We'll see.

I forgot to add next year's 4M cap rise. This team has 13M going into the offseason with Joker and Mitts totaling 9. Gave Krebs 0.95 and UPL 1.8.

I forgot to add next year's 4M cap rise. This team has 13M going into the offseason with Joker and Mitts totaling 9. Gave Krebs 0.95 and UPL 1.8.
- TheSabresTaco

Mitts is probably closer to 7-8 than 6 IMO. If he keeps the pace obviously. Give him the Cozens/Tage contract.

Tage = puck possessing, perimeter handling, shoot first player. He will dangle to the middle if allowed. He uses his speed and size in an attempt to control the play.

Cozens = puck carrier through zones with speed, likes the high circle shot or looks weak side pass. He will dangle to the middle if allowed. He doesn't shy away from the dirty stuff but it's not a strength of his game. He uses his speed and size in an attempt to control the play.

Mitts = Puck mover, perimeter passer with ability to slow play down with his stick handling. He will dangle to the middle if allowed. He doesn't shy away from the tough game but it's not a strength of his.

A lot of similarities in their games.
- Theguywiththething

Don't think Mitts gets enough credit for his board work, he wins a lot of board battles for the puck, he's got a quick stick.

Mitts is probably closer to 7-8 than 6 IMO. If he keeps the pace obviously. Give him the Cozens/Tage contract.
- DirtyDan

Like I said, you can probably make it work next season. Then Greenway is UFA. Quinn, JJ, Levi, and RJ are RFA. That has to be a consideration.

Like I said, you can probably make it work next season. Then Greenway is UFA. Quinn, JJ, Levi, and RJ are RFA. That has to be a consideration.
- Lunaion

Yeah, have to keep those 4. Greenway, as well as he's played, is more easily replaceable. We will sign all four to long term deals then I hope.

Sorry IMO if Mitts gets into the 7Mill range on a LT I think you have to consider moving him. That's a lot if money tied up on LT Contracts, especially if they don't grow into what we hope.