There are ways to replace Reinhart.
- IonSabres

The ball was dropped by not having Reinhart play a few games at center when their fate was already determined during the last few years. To me that's really inexcusable - at least know what you have in him and what the options are. I suspect he can't skate well enough to do it but I'd like to know for sure. For me he just has so much less value on the wing, especially since Jack drives so much of the play.

Lot of former Sabres of the last few years have gone on to better things with other teams. Doesn't mean that Hutton didn't suck for 3 months and hurt the Sabres in the process.
- Buff36

Seriously u are very wrong. A while back another poster posted some stats that showed your statement is wrong. Can’t remember whom it was but after this post no one responded. It basically showed goaltending period wasn’t their downfall. There are times when goaltending is suspect but that can be said by every team. Have the Sabres pulled out a win in a high scoring game? From what I see when they have 4 or 5 against their done. A lot of teams bail their goalies out several times during the year.

Why piss of your Captain any more then he is already.There are ways to get a 2C without opening another hole.
- Buff36

They make each other better. So if you're getting rid of him, you need to not only be certain that you replace him with a comparable, you're making your team certainly better, and you're finding a guy that works well with Jack.

So... I wonder what Reinhart's new long term contract is going to look like.

All of them that deserved it.
- TheSabresTaco

Ouch, babe! Right in the eye!

Agree with that, but then depending on who that 2C is it might just cost the 8th, we shall see, Rutherford really (frank)ed some poop up.
- Buff36

I go back to acquiring strome a stop gap for cozens and would be cheaper than giving up the 8th overall pick. Not a long term solution but 1 or 2 year replacement.

Seriously u are very wrong. A while back another poster posted some stats that showed your statement is wrong. Can’t remember whom it was but after this post no one responded. It basically showed goaltending period wasn’t their downfall. There are times when goaltending is suspect but that can be said by every team. Have the Sabres pulled out a win in a high scoring game? From what I see when they have 4 or 5 against their done. A lot of teams bail their goalies out several times during the year.
- Camel

There's nothing good about this team, and our goalies, as a tandem, were fine until the PK. They had atrocious xGA during the PK.

There are ways to replace Reinhart.
- IonSabres

I don't think anyone is of the mind that Samson is a unique, earth shattering player.

Just simply that robbing Peter to pay Paul is probably not the best idea. Need that replacement to happen, can't be Tage or Okposo. I'm not sure we can trade him for a 2C and still have the ammo needed to bring in a 1st line talent or at least top6 to play with Jack.

Ouch, babe! Right in the eye!
- Der Kaiser

welcome back, kraut.

I go back to acquiring strome a stop gap for cozens and would be cheaper than giving up the 8th overall pick. Not a long term solution but 1 or 2 year replacement.
- Scott1977

I agree

I don't think anyone is of the mind that Samson is a unique, earth shattering player.

Just simply that robbing Peter to pay Paul is probably not the best idea. Need that replacement to happen, can't be Tage or Okposo. I'm not sure we can trade him for a 2C and still have the ammo needed to bring in a 1st line talent or at least top6 to play with Jack.
- RhinoFan

Nice to see someone else with a similar opinion. You want to get rid of him, fine, but stop pretending bringing in someone like Kahun can be Reinhart. Have a (frank)ing plan and make sure whatever you get is better than Reinhart.

Seriously u are very wrong. A while back another poster posted some stats that showed your statement is wrong. Can’t remember whom it was but after this post no one responded. It basically showed goaltending period wasn’t their downfall. There are times when goaltending is suspect but that can be said by every team. Have the Sabres pulled out a win in a high scoring game? From what I see when they have 4 or 5 against their done. A lot of teams bail their goalies out several times during the year.
- Camel

During his 13 game slide, he allowed 5 goals 4 times and 6 goals 3 times. Sorry in my opinion he was bad.

They make each other better. So if you're getting rid of him, you need to not only be certain that you replace him with a comparable, you're making your team certainly better, and you're finding a guy that works well with Jack.

So... I wonder what Reinhart's new long term contract is going to look like.
- TheSabresTaco

That's it, hit the nail right on the head!!!

I agree
- Buff36

What are the pros and cons with mitts?

The funny thing is, I don't even like Rhino. Think he disappears to much. But unless you have a adequate replacement in the fold already, you are just opening up another hole, and pushing your Captain farther out the door.

What are the pros and cons with mitts?
- Scott1977

Pro - picked 7oa

Con - everything he's done in the NHL since

What are the pros and cons with mitts?
- Scott1977

Has the talent to be very good, but is young and doesn't seem to want to put the work in, rather play on his PlayStation and eat Snickers Ice Cream Bars. But if that switch goes of in his head, has the talent.

"Anyone can play with Jack"
- TheSabresTaco

Put Laurel (Tage) on the right side of him, and Hardy (Mitts) on the other

There are ways to replace Reinhart.
- IonSabres

Finally some one gets it

Yup. There are. Find me a move that brings in a center and a RW of Reinhart's quality (and fit for Eichel) that doesn't use 8.
- TheSabresTaco

nope, not biting.
been there done that.
players get moved.

i don't believe just anyone can play with Jack, we've seen failure after failure. that doesn't mean no one can.
how about this...more of a roster repositioning at RW

Skinner - Jack - Olofsson
Kahun - 2C - Cozens
Mojo - 3C - 3RW
asplund - Lazar Larry - Big, Old Larry

2C
- Strome, won't require 8th nor Reinhart
- Domi, virtually same as Strome..not 8th nor Reinhart
- Monahan, Sam +, won't cost 8th...Mitts or Tage
3C
- some old guy with 1 - 2 years left
- The Real Larry for 1 year
3RW
- Anderson, trade Montour
- or get Tuch for 2RW and use Cozens at 3RW


endless possibilities

Has the talent to be very good, but is young and doesn't seem to want to put the work in, rather play on his PlayStation and eat Snickers Ice Cream Bars. But if that switch goes of in his head, has the talent.
- Buff36

He definitely has the talent. 89 seems to think the Sabres are done with him. I'm a little skeptical, but if he doesn't show up to camp with his hair on fire, the team should be done with him.

Finally some one gets it
- gerbe75pts

No one on this board said he wasn't irreplaceable, guy. Try to keep up.

Yup. There are. Find me a move that brings in a center and a RW of Reinhart's quality (and fit for Eichel) that doesn't use 8.
- TheSabresTaco

Put Kahun in and everyone will forget about sam

What are the pros and cons with mitts?
- Scott1977

Cons
1) He's fat
2) He only cares about video games

Pros
1) Could be a top 15 center If he stopped doing one 1,2

During his 13 game slide, he allowed 5 goals 4 times and 6 goals 3 times. Sorry in my opinion he was bad.
- Buff36

What about the other 6 games

nope, not biting.
been there done that.
players get moved.

i don't believe just anyone can play with Jack, we've seen failure after failure. that doesn't mean no one can.
how about this...more of a roster repositioning at RW

Skinner - Jack - Olofsson
Kahun - 2C - Cozens
Mojo - 3C - 3RW
asplund - Lazar Larry - Big, Old Larry

2C
- Strome, won't require 8th nor Reinhart
- Domi, virtually same as Strome..not 8th nor Reinhart
- Monahan, Sam +, won't cost 8th...Mitts or Tage
3C
- some old guy with 1 - 2 years left
- The Real Larry for 1 year
3RW
- Anderson, trade Montour
- or get Tuch for 2RW and use Cozens at 3RW


endless possibilities
- IonSabres

No doubt in my mind there are infinite possibilities. And I don't hate what you've got here. The underestimation of the kid's offense and ability is probably what bothers me most. That 2nd line will get caved in, but the offense has real potential. Also assuming Cozens is ready for top six, which is.. less than probably, but definitely not out of the question.