I didn't think they'd be so inspired by Chris Phillips Night. Hope Ralph has a heck of a speech ready for intermission.
- PrinceChill

That a good team over there.

it was 2-0 with 6 minutes to go and its 4-2 with 2 minutes to go

honestly, i'm impressed
- robz228

Nobody and I mean nobody tanks like the Buffalo Sabres.

I didn't think they'd be so inspired by Chris Phillips Night. Hope Ralph has a heck of a speech ready for intermission.
- PrinceChill

Has nothing to do with that, the Sens play hard every night, they have heart. nobody is going to tell them they are " bad"

its just such a weird defense of the GM saying "but the trades weren't there"

its his job to make the trades happen. the trades not happening means he failed. unless you think he PLANNED on bringing all the defensemen into the season?
- robz228

It’s not weird at all
NO ONE was able to trade for Ehlers, or 99% of the other 100 names “out there”

How many trades have happened this year that u think Botts should’ve done?
Hall? bust
Kessel? bust
PK Subban? bust

All you “do something Botts guys” probably would’ve been thrilled with that kind of move
But you know what...
Sometimes it’s better to NOT make the trade


And would you have made the Jokiharju trade?
I sure would’ve
Even though it gave us extra defensemen
The problem you seem to be missing is that no one wanted our crappy defensemen
Especially at their Cap Hits
Even team’s seemingly desperate for defensive help weren’t making moves
But damn Botts...
why couldn’t u force the other GMs to make a deal?

Hutton isn't in goal to start the 2nd, right?
- JetpackJesus

I'm not sure. But he is under contract for next year. And they'll probably find a way to sign Ullmark again, so there's that.

That a good team over there.
- hehateme

Beat me to it.

Has nothing to do with that, the Sens play hard every night, they have heart. nobody is going to tell them they are " bad"
- SABRES 89

Yeah but sam has 16 points in the last 17 games

Has nothing to do with that, the Sens play hard every night, they have heart. nobody is going to tell them they are " bad"
- SABRES 89

Would you say the same about the Sabres?

Has nothing to do with that, the Sens play hard every night, they have heart. nobody is going to tell them they are " bad"
- SABRES 89

Agreed. Where does playing hard originate from? Coaching? Culture? It seems Sabres have lacked that for years, regardless of coach and players cycling through

It’s not weird at all
NO ONE was able to trade for Ehlers, or 99% of the other 100 names “out there”

How many trades have happened this year that u think Botts should’ve done?
Hall? bust
Kessel? bust
PK Subban? bust

All you “do something Botts guys” probably would’ve been thrilled with that kind of move
But you know what...
Sometimes it’s better to NOT make the trade


And would you have made the Jokiharju trade?
I sure would’ve
Even though it gave us extra defensemen
The problem you seem to be missing is that no one wanted our crappy defensemen
Especially at their Cap Hits
Even team’s seemingly desperate for defensive help weren’t making moves
But damn Botts...
why couldn’t u force the other GMs to make a deal?
- jdfitz77

You should let Botterill know that as it pertains to Scandella/Frolik

Would you say the same about the Sabres?
- PrinceChill

I said Anisimov could be useful to this team. EVERYBODY LAUGHED
- jcragcrumple

He was available?
I missed him getting traded
What did he get moved for?
How’d Ottawa get him back?

I’m so confused

They’ve changed the first Montour goal (Where Jeff Skinner causes two turnovers and gets the shot on goal) to unassisted.

But pointsssssssss
- sbroads24

When you celebrate the 21st point of the year for the top contract in Sabres history. His fans gotta cheer for somethin'. But he needs, absolutely has to be joined to Jack's hip!!

He was available?
I missed him getting traded
What did he get moved for?
How’d Ottawa get him back?

I’m so confused
- jdfitz77

Last year. When the hawks were rumored to be shopping him. I said Anisimov for a 3rd or some such poop. Everyone said Botterill had a better name in mind

Last year. When the hawks were rumored to be shopping him. I said Anisimov for a 3rd or some such poop. Everyone said Botterill had a better name in mind
- jcragcrumple

Frolik

Yeah but sam has 16 points in the last 17 games
- Boss34

Yeah he also didn’t get a point on a play he hustled and forced a turnover. But, that play doesn’t fit the narrative so let’s bash Sam again. He did exactly what you have been saying for 2 days he doesn’t do.

Seems like a guy we’d target - term left, signed through two more years after this year and probably would be good with Skinner. Better put a really defensive responsible player with those two though. He could be the decent 2c until Cozens or, deep breath, mitts could take over 2c. Hoping the price wouldn’t be huge
- turbo044

Why? Trocheck is a solid defensive player.

When you celebrate the 21st point of the year for the top contract in Sabres history. His fans gotta cheer for somethin'. But he needs, absolutely has to be joined to Jack's hip!!
- GilPerreault11

False, try again. Too busy looking for an opportunity to troll

Agreed. Where does playing hard originate from? Coaching? Culture? It seems Sabres have lacked that for years, regardless of coach and players cycling through
- riptheguard

Birth location?

Sweden not known for the effort or outworking the other team? .

Why is this Eichel’s career year ?
- Pegullaville

Because, up to this point, it is.

He was available?
I missed him getting traded
What did he get moved for?
How’d Ottawa get him back?

I’m so confused
- jdfitz77

Good fitz

Welp

Birth location?

Sweden not known for the effort or outworking the other team? .
- Boss34

False. Pure speculation based on a biased and flawed opinion

Last year. When the hawks were rumored to be shopping him. I said Anisimov for a 3rd or some such poop. Everyone said Botterill had a better name in mind
- jcragcrumple

He might still be working on the trade, in that case. "Last year" would indicate he's about halfway done nailing down that trade.

Welp
- gerbe75pts

Don’t go negative