Michael Pachla: Lehner, Bogosian star in "Revenge of the Whipping Boys" Lehner, Bogosian, Franson key Sabres' win in Montreal

Good read (reed)

1) I like Lehner
2) I have defended Bogo and want him on this team moving forward
3) I still don't like Bylsma
4) Girgs centering the 4th line - I am OK with this.
5) Gionta - sell "high" while we can with him
6) Franson - trade him
7) Rhino - wasn't mentioned in your column. I like him. Cornerstone to this team moving forward.
8) When the Sabres eventually win the Stanley Cup, people will complain about the price of the beer or length of the line-ups at FNC

Good read (reed)
- Whatnot78

thx

1) I like Lehner
2) I have defended Bogo and want him on this team moving forward
3) I still don't like Bylsma
4) Girgs centering the 4th line - I am OK with this.
5) Gionta - sell "high" while we can with him
6) Franson - trade him
7) Rhino - wasn't mentioned in your column. I like him. Cornerstone to this team moving forward.
8) When the Sabres eventually win the Stanley Cup, people will complain about the price of the beer or length of the line-ups at FNC
- SabreWest

This is a good post.

1) I like Lehner
2) I have defended Bogo and want him on this team moving forward
3) I still don't like Bylsma
4) Girgs centering the 4th line - I am OK with this.
5) Gionta - sell "high" while we can with him
6) Franson - trade him
7) Rhino - wasn't mentioned in your column. I like him. Cornerstone to this team moving forward.
8) When the Sabres eventually win the Stanley Cup, people will complain about the price of the beer or length of the line-ups at FNC
- SabreWest

Skunk wasn't in the equation last night, otherwise he'd have been in as well

@365: why would Buffalo want Stefan Matteau?

Unless I've got the wrong guy, his numbers stink.

@365: why would Buffalo want Stefan Matteau?

Unless I've got the wrong guy, his numbers stink.
- kingcong39

it probably would've been a case of here's our underachieving forward for yours

Kane-Girgs-Gionta has been a nice line lately.

And I thought Casey Nelson played decent last night, 2 sog, 1 hit over 9:33.

Kane-Girgs-Gionta has been a nice line lately.

And I thought Casey Nelson played decent last night, 2 sog, 1 hit over 9:33.
- mhp

jesus, there's sheltered and then there's that Thought he was decent too.

Does this mean we are good now?

jesus, there's sheltered and then there's that Thought he was decent too.
- Sabresfan-365

I'm sure the plan was to shelter his minutes, give Risto and Bogo the load.

1) I like Lehner
2) I have defended Bogo and want him on this team moving forward
3) I still don't like Bylsma
4) Girgs centering the 4th line - I am OK with this.
5) Gionta - sell "high" while we can with him
6) Franson - trade him
7) Rhino - wasn't mentioned in your column. I like him. Cornerstone to this team moving forward.
8) When the Sabres eventually win the Stanley Cup, people will complain about the price of the beer or length of the line-ups at FNC
- SabreWest

I'm on board to move him.

I'm sure the plan was to shelter his minutes, give Risto and Bogo the load.
- mhp

You're right it's just...9 and half min? thought he'd see at least 13 or something

I'm on board to move him.
- jochfr

Yeah, 0 reason to keep him. He's played OK lately but if you can move him you do

I'm on board to move him.
- jochfr

Leave him unprotected and see if Vegas bites.

Leave him unprotected and see if Vegas bites.
- mhp

put him in an offensive role, inflate his stats a la dion phaneuf and i bet someone trades for him.

I'll give Murray credit on Fedun. He's a nice pickup. Falk is just another #7-8 to me.

Fedun actually looks like a keeper on the bottom pair

I'll give Murray credit on Fedun. He's a nice pickup. Falk is just another #7-8 to me.

Fedun actually looks like a keeper on the bottom pair
- sbroads24

McCabe-Risto

Franson-Bogosian

Guhle-Fedun

This defence...from day 1...not perfect but they could've been in a different position by now.

So it's about time Lehner stole a game...did he score to?

Seriously SOME of the criticisms of Lehner are accurate but I feel are completely over blown on these boards. He played great last night. Now we aren't going to see that every night but to know he has those in him and he out played the best goalie in the game last night (Price also played very well).

Also it's nice to see the D score (giggity).

Gained 2 points in 2 games I know it wasn't 4 but a win is a win. I'm liking they are winning these 3-2 games now let's see if they can win some in regulation.

Does this mean we are good now?
- buffalofan19

for one day at least.

I'll give Murray credit on Fedun. He's a nice pickup. Falk is just another #7-8 to me.

Fedun actually looks like a keeper on the bottom pair
- sbroads24

Did you see the Dallas attendance last night...?
Crazy how they can pack that much in there.

put him in an offensive role, inflate his stats a la dion phaneuf and i bet someone trades for him.
- Sabresfan-365

Shatt for Bogo.

Drew Miller being waived. Does he have a place on this team ? I doubt it but curious.

I'll give Murray credit on Fedun. He's a nice pickup. Falk is just another #7-8 to me.

Fedun actually looks like a keeper on the bottom pair
- sbroads24

He finds a way to get the puck on net, creates plays and skates really well. There is ZERO reason he should ever be sent back down. Sadly, as soon as Goeges and Kuli are back he's down.