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Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:13 PM ET
On Eichel's wing easy 30.
- Pegullaville

that would be fun...

just wondering who's on eichel's other wing and what the second line would look like
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 14 @ 12:15 PM ET
a lot of stats to pour through...that said I think that what I got was that ror's a bit overpaid and despite having a rough year mentally on a piss poor team, he still reached typical ror numbers
- Michael Pachla


He absolutely hit his offensive numbers by the score sheet. Just the main problem is that he's overpayed, probably by about 2 million.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:16 PM ET
He absolutely hit his offensive numbers by the score sheet. Just the main problem is that he's overpayed, probably by about 2 million.
- TheSabresTaco

is that what that long, stats-driven piece was all about?
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Apr 14 @ 12:26 PM ET
that would be fun...

just wondering who's on eichel's other wing and what the second line would look like

- Michael Pachla

Two weeks til lottery drawing. That is going to be a fun few days for Buffalo sports fans.

Thanks for posting the locker clean out interviews. When ROR was saying the statements he is being scrutinized for, he was looking at the reporters. Kinda can relate with where he’s coming from. The losing and tanking is a sickness and it’s hard to cure.

Sabres should keep him for another year. Let’s see how he plays at Worlds. Anyone know when that starts?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:28 PM ET
Two weeks til lottery drawing. That is going to be a fun few days for Buffalo sports fans.

Thanks for posting the locker clean out interviews. When ROR was saying the statements he is being scrutinized for, he was looking at the reporters. Kinda can relate with where he’s coming from. The losing and tanking is a sickness and it’s hard to cure.

Sabres should keep him for another year. Let’s see how he plays at Worlds. Anyone know when that starts?

- Hatboro_Swords

if anything, keeping him for another year allows Mittelstadt to get a full season of NHL action under his belt
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 14 @ 12:31 PM ET
the sabres scored 198 goals this year...

they got rid of the speedy kane who had 20 goals...now we're ready to get rid of another 24/25 goals in ror/skunk...

that would represent jettisoning 44 of 198 goals or nearly a quarter of their goal production this season...

not arguing your skating point, just sayin'

- Michael Pachla



I really think this all comes down to where the Sabres are drafting in the first round.

If they somehow win the lottery (they won't) they will draft Dahlin and would probably be less inclined to move Sam/ROR.

However if they draft 2-4 they're getting a winger with speed and scoring. Then it would make sense to move one of Sam/ROR for blue line help.

Also a lot of this depends on how Reinhart's contract negotiations end up. Depending on his starting price and where GMJB starts Sam might be the one to go. I still think a 3 year bridge deal at $4-$4.5 million would be a good place to be for both parties. It would give Sam 3 years to prove his worth and earn a big payday and it would give the Sabres some flexibility and time to evaluate who the real Reinhart is. Plus I believe it keeps him as a RFA.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Apr 14 @ 12:33 PM ET
If we pray hard enough will Bogo's and Moulson's contract be voided?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:37 PM ET
I really think this all comes down to where the Sabres are drafting in the first round.

If they somehow win the lottery (they won't) they will draft Dahlin and would probably be less inclined to move Sam/ROR.

However if they draft 2-4 they're getting a winger with speed and scoring. Then it would make sense to move one of Sam/ROR for blue line help.

Also a lot of this depends on how Reinhart's contract negotiations end up. Depending on his starting price and where GMJB starts Sam might be the one to go. I still think a 3 year bridge deal at $4-$4.5 million would be a good place to be for both parties. It would give Sam 3 years to prove his worth and earn a big payday and it would give the Sabres some flexibility and time to evaluate who the real Reinhart is. Plus I believe it keeps him as a RFA.

- Stripes77


is there a difference between a fast team and playing fast?
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Apr 14 @ 12:39 PM ET
if anything, keeping him for another year allows Mittelstadt to get a full season of NHL action under his belt
- Michael Pachla

They would be strong down the middle. For as much as peeps say ROR doesn’t fit Housley’s alleged up tempo system, he sure as hell played ROR a lot in it. To tell you the truth, the examples of when the Sabres did play Housley’s system that Botts and others point to, they won, but didn’t seem like some fast paced up tempo game to me. Crazy they had a winning record vs the top 3 teams in the division.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 14 @ 12:40 PM ET
is there a difference between a fast team and playing fast?
- Michael Pachla


Yes, team speed is important but if you don't use it does it matter?

The Sabres are not a fast team other than a few.

Nashville is a fast team and they use their speed

A few years ago Philly was a fast team but they slowed their game down with boring hockey.

The Devils is another perfect example from 2 years ago they had a similar roster, but change the coach and add a few key guys and they are flying.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:41 PM ET
They would be strong down the middle. For as much as peeps say ROR doesn’t fit Housley’s alleged up tempo system, he sure as hell played ROR a lot in it. To tell you the truth, the examples of when the Sabres did play Housley’s system that Botts and others point to, they won, but didn’t seem like some fast paced up tempo game to me. Crazy they had a winning record vs the top 3 teams in the division.
- Hatboro_Swords

good points...

is there a difference between a fast team and playing fast?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:43 PM ET
Yes, team speed is important but if you don't use it does it matter?

The Sabres are not a fast team other than a few.

Nashville is a fast team and they use their speed

A few years ago Philly was a fast team but they slowed their game down with boring hockey.

The Devils is another perfect example from 2 years ago they had a similar roster, but change the coach and add a few key guys and they are flying.

- Stripes77

I've seen this team play fast, aggressive hockey
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Apr 14 @ 12:43 PM ET
good points...

is there a difference between a fast team and playing fast?

- Michael Pachla

I think there’s is. Puck can move faster than any skater.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 14 @ 12:45 PM ET
I've seen this team play fast, aggressive hockey
- Michael Pachla



They aren't able to sustain it though, which is the issue.

Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:47 PM ET
They aren't able to sustain it though, which is the issue.
- Stripes77

why are they not able to sustain it?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:47 PM ET
I think there’s is. Puck can move faster than any skater.
- Hatboro_Swords

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

Apr 14 @ 12:48 PM ET
Michael Pachla: Impressions of, and questions concerning--C, Ryan O'Reilly
- Michael Pachla

oh my


this will be interesting
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 14 @ 12:49 PM ET
Does anybody know what is used to get blood off of a carpet ?
- gerbe75pts

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

Apr 14 @ 12:49 PM ET
Find a squirter.
- jochfr

he didn't get it


gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 14 @ 12:51 PM ET
On Eichel's wing easy 30.
- Pegullaville


Yep both are going to be super studs
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Apr 14 @ 12:52 PM ET
oh my


this will be interesting

- homiedclown

meh...we're pretty much ror'd out...but, it's a part of the series
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 14 @ 12:55 PM ET
that would be fun...

just wondering who's on eichel's other wing and what the second line would look like

- Michael Pachla


Hopefully a trade for the other winger

Maybe nylander but I like him with Casey

Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 14 @ 12:57 PM ET
why are they not able to sustain it?
- Michael Pachla


That right there is the $64,000 question

My guess is players not following the sytem, as well as fatigue, and well some of them aren't talented enough to do it on the regular.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 14 @ 12:59 PM ET
Sam won't be moved unless the other team overpays.
- TheSabresTaco


But you do I agree that one of them is going to go
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 14 @ 1:00 PM ET
I have a felling that will sign Haglin or Michael Grabner for the 3rd line
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