Is this why you have an issue with Nelson?
- washedup20

I have a problem with Nelson because he stood and watched zadarov RIP eichels face off. Everyone should.

Liked him when I thought he had a spine.

Can he look in the mirror yet without getting sick?

Maybe post another frindge nhl player to defer the conversation again?

I'm guessing you didn't mind Nelson's actions against the avs? Or lack of actions?

I saw soft Sam head in there, #respect

How many years in the league or at what age is a player considered a vet?
- washedup20

I'm talking about guys 30 years or older. StL has a number of them.

They've all been around long enough to know their roles and play them perfectly. It's vital to a team's success, imo.

Ask any superstar in the league, and they'll tell you of a veteran leader that showed them "the way".

We seriously lack that.

I saw an interview with the actor that plays him, and he said that the "Creepy Ass Bran" is just him squinting because he has no contact lenses in his eyes. He literally shot most of his scenes blind.
- buffalofan19

It's always funny when actors make fun of their characters.

I was watching with my family last night, and my father has been going on for weeks about how useless Bran was. So when Tyrian was giving his speech, I turn to him and ask 'you happy now?' He's still demanding that Bran be useful and get out of his chair.

It’s a joke. Get over it.
- TheHank

That being said, I think "the joke" has run its course.

I think there are some that come on here lately just to spew their passive-aggressivness. It's sad and boring.

I have a problem with Nelson because he stood and watched zadarov RIP eichels face off. Everyone should.

Liked him when I thought he had a spine.

Can he look in the mirror yet without getting sick?

Maybe post another frindge nhl player to defer the conversation again?

I'm guessing you didn't mind Nelson's actions against the avs? Or lack of actions?

I saw soft Sam head in there, #respect
- Boss34

http://www.buffalohockeyb...se-to-hit-on-jack-eichel/

I have a problem with Nelson because he stood and watched zadarov RIP eichels face off. Everyone should.

Liked him when I thought he had a spine.

Can he look in the mirror yet without getting sick?

Maybe post another frindge nhl player a defer the conversation again?

I'm guessing you didn't mind Nelson's actions against the avs? Or lack of actions?

I saw soft Sam head in there, #respect
- Boss34

I’m with you that he definitely reacted poorly aka not at all to that incident. I’m also looking at his play from the rest of his career and saw a mistake.

I see a solid player at a very cost effective contract and with the current roster a player that can be moved up and down the line-up smoothly.

You calling a player of that caliber useless and then ignoring the correlation of THE CHAD who could’ve easily played for the Sabres night in and night out seems more of an emotional reaction than a logical choice.

#waiters

I'm talking about guys 30 years or older. StL has a number of them.

They've all been around long enough to know their roles and play them perfectly. It's vital to a team's success, imo.

Ask any superstar in the league, and they'll tell you of a veteran leader that showed them "the way".

We seriously lack that.
- Powerslave

Too many folks around these parts don't understand the importance of these older guys. It doesn't matter what level sports you're playing, it's always better to have veteran leadership. I imagine in the pros it's even more important. I mean, I'm sure it is.

I’m with you that he definitely reacted poorly aka not at all to that incident. I’m also looking at his play from the rest of his career and saw a mistake.

I see a solid player at a very cost effective contract and with the current roster a player that can be moved up and down the line-up smoothly.

You calling a player of that caliber useless and then ignoring the correlation of THE CHAD who could’ve easily played for the Sabres night in and night out seems more of an emotional reaction than a logical choice.

#waiters
- washedup20

more truculence! we need every truculence in ever.

I'm talking about guys 30 years or older. StL has a number of them.

They've all been around long enough to know their roles and play them perfectly. It's vital to a team's success, imo.

Ask any superstar in the league, and they'll tell you of a veteran leader that showed them "the way".

We seriously lack that.
- Powerslave

I agree, I also think Botts realized that and tried to gain some of what your seeing in St. Louis to the Sabres through the Ror trade. That is the part of the trade that has failed completely.

Too many folks around these parts don't understand the importance of these older guys. It doesn't matter what level sports you're playing, it's always better to have veteran leadership. I imagine in the pros it's even more important. I mean, I'm sure it is.
- TheSabresTaco

If we're talking about a guy like Justin Williams who is a little long in the tooth, but can still play the game, then I agree. Leadership while being bad is not helpful - see Okposo, Kyle and Gorges, Josh

I’m with you that he definitely reacted poorly aka not at all to that incident. I’m also looking at his play from the rest of his career and saw a mistake.

I see a solid player at a very cost effective contract and with the current roster a player that can be moved up and down the line-up smoothly.

You calling a player of that caliber useless and then ignoring the correlation of THE CHAD who could’ve easily played for the Sabres night in and night out seems more of an emotional reaction than a logical choice.

#waiters
- washedup20

A+ post

I would like to give him Nelson another chance.
I'm just not there yet.....

If we're talking about a guy like Justin Williams who is a little long in the tooth, but can still play the game, then I agree. Leadership while being bad is not helpful - see Okposo, Kyle and Gorges, Josh
- jcragcrumple

Okposo at 3M, Bogo at 3M, I don't think anyone's batting an eye. Of course their salary needs to match the production. But if they're a mil overpaid, and they're great leaders, great. You earned that extra mil.

more truculence! we need every truculence in ever.
- TheSabresTaco

Don’t get lazy on us

I agree, I also think Botts realized that and tried to gain some of what your seeing in St. Louis to the Sabres through the Ror trade. That is the part of the trade that has failed completely.
- washedup20

It shouldn't have failed, though, right?

Why did it fail? That's the question.

Was Berglund's leadership overblown? They said he was great in the locker room. He even said he couldn't wait to take Dahlin under his wing. I remember reading that.

Sobotka was always a guy that played hard and was hard to play against. Wtf happened to THAT GUY?

I've said it before, they need to find the next Mike Grier (or two).

It’s a joke. Get over it.
- TheHank

It’s not a joke that’s what is sad ..

It’s Disrespectful and you should have more class

It shouldn't have failed, though, right?

Why did it fail? That's the question.

Was Berglund's leadership overblown? They said he was great in the locker room. He even said he couldn't wait to take Dahlin under his wing. I remember reading that.

Sobotka was always a guy that played hard and was hard to play against. Wtf happened to THAT GUY?

I've said it before, they need to find the next Mike Grier (or two).
- Powerslave

Probably had a thing or two to due with the gum chewer who is not a waiter

It’s not a joke that’s what is sad ..

It’s Disrespectful and you should have more class
- gerbe75pts

I don’t discriminate when it comes to jokes. Everyone is fair game, and it’s never too soon. Myself included.

I had heard his foot injury was extremely similar to the Foppa injury.

I want NOTHING to do with him as a UFA. Someone is gonna pay him 8M and going to get Pronger's last 6 years out of it.
- JVince11

Have a source in the old medical fields?

Probably had a thing or two to due with the gum chewer who is not a waiter
- Stripes77

I just have to laugh though at the bad luck of the Sabres.

St. Louis is a really good team, but they have been fortunate with playoff opponents in WPG who hasn’t played well since January and Dallas who just wasn’t that good.

Now San Jose is banged up and Jones has been awful.

I don’t discriminate when it comes to jokes. Everyone is fair game, and it’s never too soon. Myself included.
- TheHank

@hank - pretty easy to say if you're a white guy

I just have to laugh though at the bad luck of the Sabres.

St. Louis is a really good team, but they have been fortunate with playoff opponents in WPG who hasn’t played well since January and Dallas who just wasn’t that good.

Now San Jose is banged up and Jones has been awful.
- OneKaneOneCup

Its everything but: ror right?

@hank - pretty easy to say if you're a white guy
- Boss34

Hank is black.

To Columbus and the #5thLine …. Thank you for giving myself and my family such a warm welcome and for giving my teammates and I memories we’ll never forget. You guys are incredible.”

Matt duchene

Sounds like he's testing free agency

Article linked to the islanders as their target

Hank is black.
- kritter65

So am I, what's your point?

Its everything but: ror right?
- Boss34

Well he’s beeb pretty mediocre to bad this postseason so idk