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Forums :: Blog World :: Michael Pachla: Possible answers to Buffalo's 2-C quandary--mid-six by committee
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TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 4 @ 9:09 AM ET
I am absolutely ready for fresh tactics and a different style of game play.
- kingcong39


Many coaches are able to adapt to their roster and will play a style that their players are capable of. Alain Vigneault, Bruce Boudreaux, Lindy Ruff are a couple of guys who have had to adapt to their rosters and play different styles.

I hope Ralph is flexible enough to change with his personnel.

When you've got one line capable of scoring, you might as well play defense, because most nights, you're just not going to win a shootout.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Sep 4 @ 9:14 AM ET
Many coaches are able to adapt to their roster and will play a style that their players are capable of. Alain Vigneault, Bruce Boudreaux, Lindy Ruff are a couple of guys who have had to adapt to their rosters and play different styles.

I hope Ralph is flexible enough to change with his personnel.

When you've got one line capable of scoring, you might as well play defense, because most nights, you're just not going to win a shootout.

- TheSabresTaco


I like what Ralph has done. Jared Bednar did much worse in his first season in Colorado and they made out alright.

Get him some more toys and a goalie that can make a few extra saves.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 4 @ 9:16 AM ET
Many coaches are able to adapt to their roster and will play a style that their players are capable of. Alain Vigneault, Bruce Boudreaux, Lindy Ruff are a couple of guys who have had to adapt to their rosters and play different styles.

I hope Ralph is flexible enough to change with his personnel.

When you've got one line capable of scoring, you might as well play defense, because most nights, you're just not going to win a shootout.

- TheSabresTaco

Very much Agree, if they could add atleast 2 more guys upfront that can create offense and better goaltending would go a long way to helping.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 4 @ 9:23 AM ET
Very much Agree, if they could add atleast 2 more guys upfront that can create offense and better goaltending would go a long way to helping.
- Buff36


I think we can all agree that Matt Murray is not the answer to better goaltending.

Hope that does not happen.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 4 @ 9:25 AM ET
I think we can all agree that Matt Murray is not the answer to better goaltending.

Hope that does not happen.

- kingcong39


Why trade for murray when you could trade for BigBjalls Bjeffsteff
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Sep 4 @ 9:25 AM ET
I think we can all agree that Matt Murray is not the answer to better goaltending.

Hope that does not happen.

- kingcong39


There should be a decent amount of UFA candidates. Mike Smith is a candidate for elite tallness team
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Sep 4 @ 9:27 AM ET
There should be a decent amount of UFA candidates. Mike Smith is a candidate for elite tallness team
- jcragcrumple



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Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 4 @ 9:30 AM ET
I think we can all agree that Matt Murray is not the answer to better goaltending.

Hope that does not happen.

- kingcong39

I hope it isn't true, way better options out there.
Camel
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Sudbury, ON
Joined: 04.25.2009

Sep 4 @ 9:36 AM ET
Olofsson Eichel Rhino
Skinner Monahan Smith
Kahun Cozens Mojo
Maroon Rusto Lazar

Dahlin DeMelo
Merril Joker
McCabe Miller

Ullmark
Demko
Traded Montour, Asplund and 2021 1st for Monahan
Traded Risto for Demko and Tyler Madden

- Buff36


Why not sign Lehner then you still have Risto.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Sep 4 @ 9:39 AM ET
https://www.capfriendly.c...ad/360078?post_id=1714449
- TheSabresTaco


Id take Boyle for $1m
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 4 @ 9:40 AM ET
Why not sign Lehner then you still have Risto.
- Camel

Cost a lot more, and doubt Lehner would come back here.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 4 @ 9:59 AM ET
Could Merzlikins be a option
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Sep 4 @ 10:03 AM ET
Could Merzlikins be a option
- Buff36



Yes, please
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 4 @ 10:07 AM ET
Yes, please
- Powerslave

He's a RFA, wonder if a deal for him and Anderson could be worked out.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 4 @ 10:12 AM ET
Id take Boyle for $1m
- jcragcrumple


It's interesting that you are mentioning Boyle to someone named Lance...
SyrSabreFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Syracuse, NY
Joined: 02.27.2007

Sep 4 @ 10:25 AM ET
Pm sent
- dadeadhead

If you are offering info on a solution.... THX
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 4 @ 10:26 AM ET
Why not sign Lehner then you still have Risto.
- Camel


Because DeMelo is better and cheaper than Ristolainen?
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Sep 4 @ 10:41 AM ET
With JB gone hopefully we don’t pick a D with 8 Oa. I would quit if we do.
- SabresFaninIndiana


If Drysdale is available you take him a And have an evil laugh When you take a franchise defenseman
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Sep 4 @ 10:42 AM ET
Remember when Terry Pegula said “From this point forward, the Buffalo Sabres’ sole reason for existence is to win a Stanley Cup?”

And “Money is no longer an issue.” “If I want to make money I’ll drill another well.”

Yeah me too.

Turns out that dipstick was full of it.

Carry on.

- Beethoven


Money is not an issue lmao
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 4 @ 10:43 AM ET
If Drysdale is available you take him a And have an evil laugh When you take a franchise defenseman
- GERBE!!!75PTS

It really depends on who is on the board at that time, and what moves for players have been made.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Sep 4 @ 10:44 AM ET
https://www.expectedbuffa...ition-to-improve-scoring/
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Sep 4 @ 10:45 AM ET
Olofsson Eichel Rhino
Skinner Monahan Smith
Kahun Cozens Mojo
Maroon Rusto Lazar

Dahlin DeMelo
Merril Joker
McCabe Miller

Ullmark
Demko
Traded Montour, Asplund and 2021 1st for Monahan
Traded Risto for Demko and Tyler Madden

- Buff36


Why are we trading for a goaltender That's not proven and I believe 6K is gonna be way better

If that's all it takes for Sean monahan and I'm cool with it just no 8th overall pick
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Sep 4 @ 10:46 AM ET
It really depends on who is on the board at that time, and what moves for players have been made.
- Buff36


I'm just saying if Drysdale is available for us It would be so incredibly stupid not to take him
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 4 @ 10:47 AM ET
Because DeMelo is better and cheaper than Ristolainen?
- kingcong39

I am at the point that I would take some highly rated prospects that are on the cusp of the NHL just to get rid of Risto and his cap hit. Rochester is gonna need some players, and 1/2 are prospects aren't ready yet.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Sep 4 @ 10:48 AM ET
Because DeMelo is better and cheaper than Ristolainen?
- kingcong39


Agreed
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