Michael Pachla: Botterill's got his work cut out for him...still

Not sure if Ullmark is good enough to be our #1 ...
We need a goalie

Edit: FIST !

Not sure if Ullmark is good enough to be our #1 ...
We need a goalie

Edit: FIST !
- 22sabresQ

Meeting ended early again ?

Don’t let me down bills

Not sure if Ullmark is good enough to be our #1 ...
We need a goalie

Edit: FIST !
- 22sabresQ

Ullmark is either #1, or he's 1A with a 1B. The Sabres won't be in the market for a big time goalie.

Not sure if Ullmark is good enough to be our #1 ...
We need a goalie

Edit: FIST !
- 22sabresQ

Only if we upgrade our D significantly!

Carlson and Dahlin would need to be here for sure.

Not sure if Ullmark is good enough to be our #1 ...
We need a goalie

Edit: FIST !
- 22sabresQ

regardless of his performance in the playoffs, the sabres were going to bring in a vet...the only question was, how much would they need to lean on said vet?...it's something that won't be answered until next fall and beyond

Only if we upgrade our D significantly!

Carlson and Dahlin would need to be here for sure.
- mattsox

from what i'm gathering, the entire amerks team were overwhelmed in the series

Get your body ready he's coming

Meeting ended early again ?
- gerbe75pts

No more penis to put in your mouth ?

from what i'm gathering, the entire amerks team were overwhelmed in the series
- Michael Pachla

They were the 2nd best team behind the Marlies??? Maybe 3rd or 4th overall I just looked, but can't double check as I am at work. I know they were a very good team and a higher seed. Would have been nice, but I'm just happy with a playoff birth given our track record in recent years.

Ullmark is either #1, or he's 1A with a 1B. The Sabres won't be in the market for a big time goalie.
- sskkoo1

Dumb if true... Unless we’re tanking again

The Leafs are the only Canadian team to not win a playoff series in the salary cap era. Babcock is the most overrated coach in the league, hasn't won a playoff series since Lidstrom retired. Anybody on this site can coach Team Canada to Gold every Olympics.

No more penis to put in your mouth ?
- 22sabresQ

I think you should pick up your Kkk costume at the Dry cleaners

The Leafs are the only Canadian team to not win a playoff series in the salary cap era. Babcock is the most overrated coach in the league, hasn't won a playoff series since Lidstrom retired. Anybody on this site can coach Team Canada to Gold every Olympics.
- Pegullaville

Marner > Matthews.

They were the 2nd best team behind the Marlies??? Maybe 3rd or 4th overall I just looked, but can't double check as I am at work. I know they were a very good team and a higher seed. Would have been nice, but I'm just happy with a playoff birth given our track record in recent years.
- RhinoFan

crunch, along with marlies, I believe are considered calder cup favorites...both teams loaded with speed and talent and, unlike the amerks, playing the same system for more than one season

Marner > Matthews.
- jcragcrumple

This playoff series he was definitely.

Marner > Matthews.
- jcragcrumple

apparently babcock lost Matthews:

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...atthews-no-trust-anymore/

Yeah Botterill has his work cut out for him for sure. And part of that is addition by subtraction.

Point one : Ullmark should not be handed the number one goalie position with the Sabres. I don't care how you cut it he allowed to many goals in BIG games that count. It should be clear he is not a money goaltender which we need here in Buffalo. Lehner is a bust. Johnson as much said he doesn't expect to be back.

Oh and a side note to the goaltending situation in Buffalo - why is Andrew Allen given a pass. It's obvious Lehners positioning and over playing of pucks as well as not being able to cover loose pucks is evident. Those should be coachable tangents. And unless Lehner just didn't care about his craft then Allens job should be scrutinized.

Point two: Time to move out and beyond Rochester players lacking heart including Nylander, Bailey, Baptiste, Fasching. They've been here long enough and the stench of the Sabres locker room have invaded Rochesters locker room ie. They don't mind losing and dont' know what it takes to win.

Eric Galko
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@OptimumScouting
IF the Browns take Mayfield, and Jets will take QB at 3...#Giants could trade with the #Broncos (who want Sam Darnold), drop down to #5, and still land Saquon Barkley

apparently babcock lost Matthews:

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...atthews-no-trust-anymore/
- Michael Pachla

Gonna be a long summer in leaf land. The Golden Boy lost a bit of his luster (lustre for them, I guess)

Yeah Botterill has his work cut out for him for sure. And part of that is addition by subtraction.

Point one : Ullmark should not be handed the number one goalie position with the Sabres. I don't care how you cut it he allowed to many goals in BIG games that count. It should be clear he is not a money goaltender which we need here in Buffalo. Lehner is a bust. Johnson as much said he doesn't expect to be back.

Oh and a side note to the goaltending situation in Buffalo - why is Andrew Allen given a pass. It's obvious Lehners positioning and over playing of pucks as well as not being able to cover loose pucks is evident. Those should be coachable tangents. And unless Lehner just didn't care about his craft then Allens job should be scrutinized.

Point two: Time to move out and beyond Rochester players lacking heart including Nylander, Bailey, Baptiste, Fasching. They've been here long enough and the stench of the Sabres locker room have invaded Rochesters locker room ie. They don't mind losing and dont' know what it takes to win.
- Goalieguy43

good points on allen...but I don't think bailey, baptiste and even Fasching lack heart as much as other things in the skill department

Eric Galko
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@OptimumScouting
IF the Browns take Mayfield, and Jets will take QB at 3...#Giants could trade with the #Broncos (who want Sam Darnold), drop down to #5, and still land Saquon Barkley
- gerbe75pts

good point...but what if the giants want darnold?

Gonna be a long summer in leaf land. The Golden Boy lost a bit of his luster (lustre for them, I guess)
- jcragcrumple

eh

crunch, along with marlies, I believe are considered calder cup favorites...both teams loaded with speed and talent and, unlike the amerks, playing the same system for more than one season
- Michael Pachla

Fair to say that making the playoffs was a good step then? I just remember them talking about Syracuse like they were our Goliath to tackle.