Thanks Hank, put out some good stuff
- Buff36

Thank you

I'm ready to go

Thank you

I'm ready to go
- jcragcrumple

Cool, I am ready to b!tch, moan and complain. Just kidding looking forward to it.

Cool, I am ready to b!tch, moan and complain. Just kidding looking forward to it.
- Buff36

female doging is all part of it.

In case Pachla is lurking, I'd like to thank him as well. The only reason this opportunity came about is because of him. I became a lurker and a poster after stumbling across his work years ago. I always appreciated his even temperament and "just-the-facts-ma'am" approach to the Sabres during nothing but poopty times

female doging is all part of it.

In case Pachla is lurking, I'd just like to thank him as well. The only reason this opportunity came about is because of him. I became a lurker and a poster after stumbling across his work years ago. I always appreciated his even temperament and "just-the-facts-ma'am" approach to the Sabres
- jcragcrumple

Agree, pretty much the only reason I came here. Glad I did though, some real knowledgeable hockey fans here and some good people I wouldn't mind having a beer or smoking a fatty with.

female doging is all part of it.

In case Pachla is lurking, I'd like to thank him as well. The only reason this opportunity came about is because of him. I became a lurker and a poster after stumbling across his work years ago. I always appreciated his even temperament and "just-the-facts-ma'am" approach to the Sabres
- jcragcrumple

A ridiculous part
Far too much crybaby bs that goes on here from grown men- many in their 50s & 60s

A ridiculous part
Far too much crybaby bs that goes on here from grown men- many in their 50s & 60s
- jdfitz77

Unfortunately the past 10 years doesn't leave room for much else. It (frank)ing sucked. I'm 30 years old and the last time the Sabres won a playoff game I couldn't buy a drink

Non COVID years, any team can trade players after the trading deadline, but those players can’t play in playoffs. So they could play regular season games, I believe. Remember back to Kane to Buffalo trade, pretty sure that was after the deadline, but Kane was injured so he did not play. Did Myers play after that? Can’t remember. Or Bogo (doutbt it)?
- Lilroot9

Do playoffs teams need to sign off on trades

Hypothetical

Boston wants in on eichel but can't trade player x
Because there still playing

The regular blog is almost up and running. I have a blog in the can and ready to publish but there's still the matter of finalizing the formalities before it can be published under my permanent byline. Thanks again to everyone here for your support in making this happen.

My goal is to put out regular, topical Sabres content and hopefully provide some offbeat stuff. In the not-too-distant future (somewhere in time and space) I could have the opportunity to be closer to the team. In the meantime, there will be plenty to discuss about the team from afar
- jcragcrumple

Nice work Hank. Looking forward to the Sabres write ups and the free agent adventures of the bjustead. It’s gonna be epic!

Nice work Hank. Looking forward to the Sabres write ups and the free agent adventures of the bjustead. It’s gonna be epic!
- Gr8daygo

Bjustead is eternal. He maybe GM someday. Who can say?

Unfortunately the past 10 years doesn't leave room for much else. It (frank)ing sucked. I'm 30 years old and the last time the Sabres won a playoff game I couldn't buy a drink
- jcragcrumple

I get that we haven’t had a time to cheer about
But the constant b!tching & complaining just makes it worse imo
There’s more to life then just dwelling in sports bs that we can’t control

At least the Bills are good finally!

Bjustead is eternal. He maybe GM someday. Who can say?
- jcragcrumple

Has he been to the Ridge and been blessed by the flame

Do playoffs teams need to sign off on trades

Hypothetical

Boston wants in on eichel but can't trade player x
Because there still playing
- Anderdog

Boston could trade for Eichel
Say that trade happened tomorrow, & they sent us DeBrusk & Carlo & picks
Not only could Eichel NOT play for them in the playoffs- neither could DeBrusk or Carlo (or anyone who’s part of the trade) play for them either

Boston could trade for Eichel
Say that trade happened tomorrow, & they sent us DeBrusk & Carlo & picks
Not only could Eichel NOT play for them in the playoffs- neither could DeBrusk or Carlo (or anyone who’s part of the trade) play for them either
- jdfitz77

That's why it wouldn't happen

Agree, pretty much the only reason I came here. Glad I did though, some real knowledgeable hockey fans here and some good people I wouldn't mind having a beer or smoking a fatty with.
- Buff36

Come on to Florida!
Good poop down here

Well, think of it this way...
A rookie GM is using this opportunity to interview numerous, long term hockey minds to pick their brain about the roster...get their thoughts on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities...playing strategies etc.
Then uses the young guys to understand new and upcoming trends and tactics, reads on the young kids (possible draft picks, etc).

Taking his time is the absolute best course of action.

What the F is the rush anyway?
- IonSabres

Who's rushing?

That's why it wouldn't happen
- Buff36

Agreed
Maybe he was asking something different though?
I’m not sure
That’s just the way i interpreted it

Agreed
Maybe he was asking something different though?
I’m not sure
That’s just the way i interpreted it
- jdfitz77

That's cool

Who's rushing?
- Michael Pachla

If we are trading Eichel (& Sam & Risto).....
then i say keep the coach & do a total rebuild

Granato had the kids playing pretty decent for him for the most part

Do playoffs teams need to sign off on trades

Hypothetical

Boston wants in on eichel but can't trade player x
Because there still playing
- Anderdog

No.
Any team can trade anybody to any team.
After the Trade Dealine, a traded player cannot play until the next season (i.e cannot play in the playoffs).

If Boston wanted to trade say Oscar Steen for Eichel today, they could.
Those players are done until next season, and certainly not in the PO's.

Oscar goes back to Sweden to prepare for next season.
Eichel heads over to Russia as a (frank)ing traitor.

Come on to Florida!
Good poop down here
- IonSabres

Be down next month in Tallahassee my son is going to look at Florida St.

Who's rushing?
- Michael Pachla

You.
Calling out the search as a joke, the Pegulas will hire the least expensive.
Paraphrasing you multiple posts earlier.

Be down next month in Tallahassee my son is going to look at Florida St.
- Buff36

DAMN, too far...unless you want to drive an additional 6 hours or so...
Bourbon, cigars, and other stuff here for ya though!

Be down next month in Tallahassee my son is going to look at Florida St.
- Buff36

And CONGRATULATIONS!
Go Seminoles!

You.
Calling out the search as a joke, the Pegulas will hire the least expensive.
Paraphrasing you multiple posts earlier.
- IonSabres

Guilty.

No remorse.

And I'm rushing nothing

And CONGRATULATIONS!
Go Seminoles!
- IonSabres

Thanks, see what happens, he wants to visit UMASS to.