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sgk56
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WNY, NY
Joined: 06.16.2019

Oct 12 @ 6:18 PM ET
So the moves you like are pure luck and the moves you dont like are his fault

Tough crowd

- jcragcrumple

It's beyond ridiculous
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 12 @ 6:19 PM ET
The projected 3rd line is Olofsson, who had issues at even strength, Eakin, who has issues all over the ice analytically, and Tage, who is, well, Tage.
- kingcong39


Last month you projected ka-boohoo-hun (T.M. powerslave) on the 2nd line 😀

Now you have olloffson on the 3rd line ☝️

Which 6 guys are ahead of olloffson?
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:22 PM ET
I only think you're seeing Cozens projected in the top 6 as an RW because the Sabres have openly talked about starting him on the wing of Staal's line.
- kingcong39


And that may end up being what they are doing. I just don't like it.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 12 @ 6:23 PM ET
https://twitter.com/garrethohl/status/1315666985519251457?s=21

Sorry I was off

31st ranked 3rd line (Worst in the league) or Reider/Eakin/Cozens
22nd ranked 4th line of Girgs/Lazer/Okposo

Now I know you are a HUGE Thompson fan now that Adams likes him enough to sign him so maybe that changes things

- sbroads24


The HUGE Thompson signing was more or less good asset management. Not sure if the Sabres really "expect " him to play top 9?

My point of view
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:23 PM ET
Last month you projected ka-boohoo-hun (T.M. powerslave) on the 2nd line 😀

Now you have olloffson on the 3rd line ☝️

Which 6 guys are ahead of olloffson?

- Boss34


I never did with Kahun. Try again.

Hall - Eichel - Reinhart
Skinner - Staal - Cozens (based on what the coach himself has hinted at multiple times)
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 12 @ 6:24 PM ET
again - 3 days into the NHL year. It takes time to clean up the mess created by the last two gm's
- turbo044

I’m basing this off of him either

A- lying his face off when he said he’s using an analytical, data driven approach to the draft and roster

Or

B- Stupid because he did the opposite at the draft and with the mishandling of contracts so far
LandlordTom
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Ice girls, please, NY
Joined: 07.16.2011

Oct 12 @ 6:24 PM ET
I agree.
I think that Eakins is here more for veteran leadership as well.
Just my opinion though.🤷🏻‍♂️

Just in case one of those losing streaks begin again and inside the locker room the "sky is falling" feeling sets in, we have a few more vets to correct that type of mentality.
Just my opinion.
His value is perhaps more than meets the eye.

- Over50


Good post. We don't know yet what type of team we are in the playoffs/ie soft like TO, not enough secondary scoring, or whatever...but we sure have been lacking solid leadership in the room, not just from one or two players, for a long time. Our seasons deflate from January onward.

However, I want Okposo gone so, so badly.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:25 PM ET
I’m basing this off of him either

A- lying his face off when he said he’s using an analytical, data driven approach to the draft and roster

Or

B- Stupid because he did the opposite at the draft and with the mishandling of contracts so far

- sbroads24


To be fair, or maybe realistic, Dubas and Chayka pulled the same act (preached one thing, but most often did the opposite).
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 12 @ 6:25 PM ET
The HUGE Thompson signing was more or less good asset management. Not sure if the Sabres really "expect " him to play top 9?

My point of view

- Boss34

I like Thompson. That’s the one contract I’m a fan of
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 12 @ 6:26 PM ET
To be fair, or maybe realistic, Dubas and Chayka pulled the same act (preached one thing, but most often did the opposite).
- kingcong39

They did. Chayka was always a phony though
sgk56
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WNY, NY
Joined: 06.16.2019

Oct 12 @ 6:27 PM ET
To be fair, or maybe realistic, Dubas and Chayka pulled the same act (preached one thing, but most often did the opposite).
- kingcong39

but but but... he just lied and got that fing superstar Hall ... LOL crybabies!!!!
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Oct 12 @ 6:28 PM ET
Dude, the GM sucks again. It’s ok. I’m perfectly happy. I’m used to it.

I’m super happy for Taylor Hall and Dahlin becoming a beast this season

- sbroads24


The GM that got Staal and Hall in 3 months on the job is bad because they re-signed lesser Larry, signed Eakin and took Quinn instead of Rossi?

Bad opinion. JB is gone and he's never coming back
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 12 @ 6:28 PM ET
but but but... he just lied and got that fing superstar Hall ... LOL crybabies!!!!
- sgk56

Who’s crying?

It’s awesome that Krueger swooped in and saved this offseason from Adams
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:28 PM ET
Let's focus on how the 3rd line could be optimal and work.

You have Cozens be the RW for Eakins and tell Cozens to not worry or be concerned with putting up points. Just focus on being strong defensively.

Cozens has the tools to be a good defensive forward, and that would be a boon for Eakin.

As would having Kahun as LW on that line.

The hope for the 4th line is the duo of Girgensons and Okposo help Lazar through any struggles he may have with the defensive zone minutes that line is sure to get.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:29 PM ET
but but but... he just lied and got that fing superstar Hall ... LOL crybabies!!!!
- sgk56


Hall is so obviously a good player that one of zombies from The Walking Dead would know that.

When you write things like that and hit Submit, does a pie come flying out of your phone or computer and hit you in the face?
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:29 PM ET
Az is interesting , here's a thought..

Kuemper ($4.5m), Chychrun ($4.6m), Stepan ($6.5m)

- IonSabres[$15.6m]
For
Montour ($3.8m), Mitts ($0.8m?), Hutton ($2.75m) [$ 7.35m]

Saves AZ $8.25m...55% of their goal to reduce by $15m
Sabres get a 1a Goal and 2nd pairing LhD along with a serviceable
Stephan leaves next season allowing that money to go to bridge deals for Dahlin and Joker.

Will then need to sell Risto and Sam

Skinner/Hall - Eichel - Stepan
Skinner/Hall - Staal - Cozens
Olofsson - Eatkin - Thompson
Girgs - Lazar - Okposo

Dahlin - Miller
Chrychrun - Joker
McCabe - Borgen

Kuemper
Ullmark

Ahhh one can dream


Did u forget Reinhart?
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Oct 12 @ 6:30 PM ET
Some will still come here to complain about a 3rd or 4th liner they don’t like
And act like it’s the worst thing ever

- jdfitz77


Or one who constantly female doges about everyone else will...well, just fvcking leave
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 12 @ 6:30 PM ET
The GM that got Staal and Hall in 3 months on the job is bad because they re-signed lesser Larry, signed Eakin and took Quinn instead of Rossi?

Bad opinion. JB is gone and he's never coming back

- jcragcrumple

Im glad.

Trust me I know how you feel. I hated Murray so much I wanted to believe Botterill was good. He wasn’t.

You’re doing the same with Adams. He looked like a dumpster fire until Krueger and the Pegula’s got us Hall.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:30 PM ET
The sooner he takes the 3C spot from Cody it’s the freakin Eakin the better.

I sincerely can’t believe they took the LOG line, which would’ve been excellent to have behind Staal and Eichel, and made it a black hole

Oh and we still have 1,521 RD, and bad goalies.

- sbroads24


No “complaining” at all from you...
😂😂😂
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:32 PM ET
Did u forget Reinhart?
- jdfitz77


Will then need to sell Risto and Sam
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:32 PM ET
The HUGE Thompson signing was more or less good asset management. Not sure if the Sabres really "expect " him to play top 9?

My point of view

- Boss34


I’d absolutely LOVE to be proven wrong about Tage
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 12 @ 6:34 PM ET
I never did with Kahun. Try again.

Hall - Eichel - Reinhart
Skinner - Staal - Cozens (based on what the coach himself has hinted at multiple times)

- kingcong39


Your kinda a southern flaccoville, I get it now.
I called you out on your 2nd line ka-boohoo-hun (T.M. powerslave) . You didnt like it.


Cozens could definitely slide ahead of olloffson into the top 6
Good post 👍

The other 5 (if sam signs) were a given.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 6:35 PM ET
Will then need to sell Risto and Sam
- kingcong39


Missed that, my bad
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Oct 12 @ 6:36 PM ET
Im glad.

Trust me I know how you feel. I hated Murray so much I wanted to believe Botterill was good. He wasn’t.

You’re doing the same with Adams. He looked like a dumpster fire until Krueger and the Pegula’s got us Hall.

- sbroads24



It sounds to me like they're working in tandem, and if it works, then more power to it.

Ralph said Adams made the initial pitch.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 12 @ 6:36 PM ET
Pietrangelo left Vegas with no deal.

Wouldn’t it be nuts if Krueger signs him next?
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