he wanted nothing to do with the nhl after the sabres, signed right away to go back to khl
- homiedclown

Couldn't handle the heat, got out of the fire

maybe if a few of his team mates would have checked on him, when laying on the ice from a cheap shot, he would still be here


antipin lead his team in score for d men last 2 years in khl



if used right, he is a puck over and a point producer


kind of like pilut



of course we can't move the puck and score
- homiedclown

Pretty much was the same argument with antipin--one group said he needed more of a chance pointing to numbers while others felt he didn't move the needle

Adolf Cuomo is gonna make all p*ssy grabbing illegal in NY. Spouses included.
- Boss34

Do you personally feel like baiting and killing bear cubs is ok with you?
- Boss34

Looks like the last Administration just wanted to impose its' will rather than consult with those who depend on it. Typical of the Left leadership though.

scott be long time democrat nelson for senator, been 1 of each for as long as I have been here up til now

we all know how florida went in 2000 election

2008, and 12 went for obama, pretty easy for a close state


trump didn't win by much, probably moving the convention to jacksonville florida to try to get a bump
- homiedclown

Good stuff homie 👍

Pretty much was the same argument with antipin--one group said he needed more of a chance pointing to numbers while others felt he didn't move the needle
- Michael Pachla

They are both fringe NHL's and #3 LD's pretty much grow on trees. If he doesn't want to stay and fight for an NHL job, no big deal.

Looks like the last Administration just wanted to impose its' will rather than consult with those who depend on it. Typical of the Left leadership though.
- IonSabres

Do you hate liberals more

or

like trump more?

I truly understand the hating liberals part. Just curious?

Local rink is starting stick time this week. I hope our beer league is close behind.
We got two games into the season.

You kids got any rinks going out there?

They are both fringe NHL's and #3 LD's pretty much grow on trees. If he doesn't want to stay and fight for an NHL job, no big deal.
- Lunaion

Their short tenures may have gone in the same direction for one reason or another, but they aren't remotely close as players.

Prior to coming over, Antipin's numbers suggested #7 D upside at best based on KHL results in the various NHLe models out there (the one that tries to give a broad projection of what a players scoring in one league would look like in another).

Pilut is younger, had a stronger NHLe while playing in sweden but more importantly, showed signs of having the ability to raise his game another gear once he came over. The fact that he managed to put up good numbers with Ristolainen for any extended period of time is encouraging.

It's entirely possible that he was going to be nothing more than a 3rd pair D, it's also possible he could've been something more. The fact that they weren't willing to take a risk and find out just so they could keep Zach Bogosian happy is a big deal.

Not panic button big, but not insignificant either.

You're also correct in saying that 3D's are everywhere, but in classic Sabres tradition, they're likely going to replace pilut with a 3LD that costs way more and gives them way less. It's the sort of move that, if it happens enough times over enough years, has you wondering where all your cap space went when you're 9th last in the NHL.

United States lifts ban on "barbaric" hunting practices against bears, such as grease baiting, strobe lights, and cub slaughter, to appease the degenerate lusts of Donald Trump's son's

Great: cub slaughter is legal again.
- Boss34

"Slaughter" seems like a word meant to play on the emotions and fuel the Evil Trump narrative. This law sounds like it's meant to allow the state to decide the rules in their territory, allowing the indigenous peoples to survive off the land as their ancestors did. Indigenous people don't run around "slaughtering" any creatures (like how Buffalo Bill got his name). They respect their food sources and only take what they need for their survival, they are not the same as disgusting trophy hunters.

Ion was on to something.... "The previous rule was implemented without adequate tribal consultation, in disregard to rural Alaska's dependence on wild food resources," stated Victor Joseph, Chief and Chairman of the Tanana Chiefs Conference, which represents 42 tribes. "The previous limitations enacted in 2015 threatened our way of life and our centuries-long sustainable management practices."

Do you hate liberals more

or

like trump more?

I truly understand the hating liberals part. Just curious?
- Boss34

Truth be told, I detest the left...farther to the left the worse they are.
I don't respect those who are inconsistent in their thoughts because of another's last name...it's fine not to like the person, but if someone else is doing the same relative thing, then don't respect them either. Pretty cut and dry.
I don't believe in imposing my will on others, but I do want the freedom to do my own thing unless it hurts someone else.
I believe alot of the issues we face today is the result of failed liberal policies, virtual social tests that outlived their usefulness.
I believe in doing yourself what you ask of others, rather than being hypocritical.

I like Trump's policies, especially fiscally and foreign.
I do not like him, and further wish he would shut up 99% of the time.
I like his combativness, especially with the 'media", who has an agenda...left, right whatever.
Neither party represents me, but the Demo's do drive me crazy with their hypocracy ... 15 years ago the same leadership was pleading for a wall and border control..now, you are a xenophobic racist asshat if you utter the words.

Personally, I like the Libertarian platform the most...not perfect but pretty good for me.
Too bad they have no one to take a lead position who has an once of credibility.

Clear?

Edit: I should add, most liberals start off a discussion ok, then when they feel they can't convince you on their positions they attack, call you names meant to get you emotionally charged, talk down to you, and disregard facts as inconveniences.
My experience.

Their short tenures may have gone in the same direction for one reason or another, but they aren't remotely close as players.

Prior to coming over, Antipin's numbers suggested #7 D upside at best based on KHL results in the various NHLe models out there (the one that tries to give a broad projection of what a players scoring in one league would look like in another).

Pilut is younger, had a stronger NHLe while playing in sweden but more importantly, showed signs of having the ability to raise his game another gear once he came over. The fact that he managed to put up good numbers with Ristolainen for any extended period of time is encouraging.

It's entirely possible that he was going to be nothing more than a 3rd pair D, it's also possible he could've been something more. The fact that they weren't willing to take a risk and find out just so they could keep Zach Bogosian happy is a big deal.

Not panic button big, but not insignificant either.

You're also correct in saying that 3D's are everywhere, but in classic Sabres tradition, they're likely going to replace pilut with a 3LD that costs way more and gives them way less. It's the sort of move that, if it happens enough times over enough years, has you wondering where all your cap space went when you're 9th last in the NHL.
- Michael Ghofrani

What was that 'extended period'? 10 games? I'm tired of hearing about it. The league adjusted to him quickly and he never came close to replicating it.

If they pay to bring in an LD, and he doesn't bump McCabe down, that would be very disappointing. Even more so if it's multi-year.

seems botts and kim did conference calls with a few player agents


2 year deal on table for larsson and girgs
3 year deal for vesey
1 year deal for simmonds


kim said money is tight


don't shoot the messenger

Local rink is starting stick time this week. I hope our beer league is close behind.
We got two games into the season.

You kids got any rinks going out there?
- mes418

What was that 'extended period'? 10 games? I'm tired of hearing about it. The league adjusted to him quickly and he never came close to replicating it.

If they pay to bring in an LD, and he doesn't bump McCabe down, that would be very disappointing. Even more so if it's multi-year.
- Lunaion

24 games, 218.8 minutes last year

He's so obviously a prototypical modern day d-man, but Krueger put the clock in reverse with his gameplan. That's why McCabe's numbers look like he's the new Hjalmarsson.

That's way McCabe's numbers look like he's the new Hjalmarsson.
- Michael Ghofrani

trade hm

sell high

trade hm

sell high
- homiedclown

Depends, if they plan on playing the same way next year, you're better off keeping.

They shouldn't be, considering their best players all fit a more up tempo style, but if they do McCabe fits that style well.

24 games, 218.8 minutes last year

He's so obviously a prototypical modern day d-man, but Krueger put the clock in reverse with his gameplan. That's why McCabe's numbers look like he's the new Hjalmarsson.
- Michael Ghofrani

Something has to off there. 218 minutes with Risto can't be 24 games.

Depends, if they plan on playing the same way next year, you're better off keeping.

They shouldn't be, considering their best players all fit a more up tempo style, but if they do McCabe fits that style well.
- Michael Ghofrani

If Homie's info is accurate, seems like more boring-ass style of play they lost with very effectively last year.

Homie - no 5 year deal for Frolik?

Depends, if they plan on playing the same way next year, you're better off keeping.

They shouldn't be, considering their best players all fit a more up tempo style, but if they do McCabe fits that style well.
- Michael Ghofrani

sabres luck


they start out next season well

mccabe gets hurt in mid feb, unable to trade at deadline and he walks

If Homie's info is accurate, seems like more boring-ass style of play the list very effectively with last year.

Homie - no 5 year deal for Frolik?
- IonSabres

no offer for frolik


I am waiting to hear if wilson was offered a deal

seems botts and kim did conference calls with a few player agents


2 year deal on table for larsson and girgs
3 year deal for vesey
1 year deal for simmonds


kim said money is tight


don't shoot the messenger
- homiedclown

Surprised with Vesey, don't want Simmonds, I don't mind Girgs and Larsson for the right money.

Something has to off there. 218 minutes with Risto can't be 24 games.
- Lunaion

why not? It's 5v5 TOI

If Homie's info is accurate, seems like more boring-ass style of play they lost with very effectively last year.

Homie - no 5 year deal for Frolik?
- IonSabres

If they really insist on playing that way they'd need to move on from quite a few RFA's and skaters under contract.

The opposite is more manageable for 1 off season.

why not? It's 5v5 TOI
- Michael Ghofrani

You didn't mention 5v5, but it's still way too low. Risto averaged 19:27 at even strength.