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DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 3 @ 10:49 AM ET
he picked on a poster's age


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- homiedclown



Cry me a river I guessed his age.

Dont rip on 20 year olds for not doing enough when you can't do sh*t at 40.

Complain about management and ownership for where were at not Jack Eichel or Sammy Or Dahlin those guys have gave us what they can give us.

Sorry we couldn't put a team in front of them or even a decent couple goalies behind them.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 10:49 AM ET
Thoughts:

Seattle and Buffalo swap picks and Buffalo tells them who to pick in the exp draft.
Buffalo uses one of their mid round picks to point them to Miller.
Buffalo uses their own 2nd to point them to Okposo.

- TheSabresTaco

That's a thought I brought up Yesterday, about swapping picks with Seattle and they go out a pick a player in the expansion draft that we like and include him in the trade.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 3 @ 10:49 AM ET
Shoulda let Botts do his thing.

He stated multiple times that if we do it right it'll take time.

To bad the owner are morons.

- DirtyDan

he did the same to murray to rush it


don't get me wrong, murray was in over his head but that mandate is what put botts in a bad spot to start
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 3 @ 10:49 AM ET
Thoughts:

Seattle and Buffalo swap picks and Buffalo tells them who to pick in the exp draft.
Buffalo uses one of their mid round picks to point them to Miller.
Buffalo uses their own 2nd to point them to Okposo.

- TheSabresTaco


I'm in the minority on this but my position on the expansion would be to do nothing and let them choose between Asplund, Bjork and Girgensons

My provisional list - Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Olofsson, Thompson, Mittlestadt. Borgen, Joker, Dahlin. Ullmark

Only way I'm making an expansion deal with them is if they want to help clear cap with Skinner
RedC21
Calgary Flames
Joined: 01.18.2013

Jun 3 @ 10:50 AM ET
Sure.

Cozens looks good, Mitts looks to be turning it around. Dahlin looks to be improving

I have 0 faith in this ownership and FO to make the right moves.

- ImThatGuy


The oilers believe it or not we’re getting some development during krueger’s time there then they F’d it all up by bringing in Eakins, they did it again when Todd Nelson was interim and actually getting done development out of yakupov then they won mcdavid, brought in mclellan and while horrible management played a part the rest is history.

The point I’m getting at is while I know people have argued here wether they should keep granato I think you should be interested in giving him another year because what he did in his short time is something no other sabres coach has been able to accomplish in the past decade. You look at what DJ smith has done in Ottawa and you know what the sabres are in for the next couple of years (especially if eichel and Reinhardt are moved) I think it’s the chance you take. Worst case scenario granato is can’t replicate his success it’s not like the sabres can go any lower than the rock bottom they’re at now.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 3 @ 10:50 AM ET
Cry me a river I guessed his age.

Dont rip on 20 year olds for not doing enough when you can't do sh*t at 40.

- DirtyDan

20 year olds, are by far the worst workers in the work force


the cell phone is more important then their job


prove me wrong
RichardRoma
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.18.2017

Jun 3 @ 10:51 AM ET
20 year olds, are by far the worst workers in the work force


the cell phone is more important then their job


prove me wrong

- homiedclown

Thanks, Boomer.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jun 3 @ 10:51 AM ET
Shatp up. If he wants to complain that a single guy couldnt turn this team around then hes an Idiot.

Were talking team sport not Tennis or Golf.

- DirtyDan


Eichel
Reinhart
Dahlin
Mitts
Nylander
Risto
Cozens
Quinn


Yea, just one guy. This hasn't been a problem for years.

3 out of 8 guys drafted in the top 10 over the years will most likely be here next year.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 3 @ 10:51 AM ET
Shoulda let Botts do his thing.

He stated multiple times that if we do it right it'll take time.

To bad the owner are morons.

- DirtyDan


Botts couldn't put together a competent NHL squad, and the God trade.
The man could draft, though.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 3 @ 10:52 AM ET
20 year olds, are by far the worst workers in the work force


the cell phone is more important then their job


prove me wrong

- homiedclown


Guess ill get back to the ole job.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jun 3 @ 10:52 AM ET
Cry me a river I guessed his age.

Dont rip on 20 year olds for not doing enough when you can't do sh*t at 40.

Complain about management and ownership for where were at not Jack Eichel or Sammy Or Dahlin those guys have gave us what they can give us.

Sorry we couldn't put a team in front of them or even a decent couple goalies behind them.

- DirtyDan


I'm probably your age bud, bro, brah, cuz, dude.

Which one do you like best?
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 3 @ 10:53 AM ET
I need to do more digging on the 2nd and 3rd rounds, but if Cossa is there at 33, you take him. It's a position of need and good value for that pick. Best of both worlds
- Hank Balling
chibrikov,stankoven,dach,boucher
Duke, stillman, rosen ,Knies,o' Brien,broz, helenius,martino,Roy



TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 3 @ 10:53 AM ET
The oilers believe it or not we’re getting some development during krueger’s time there then they F’d it all up by bringing in Eakins, they did it again when Todd Nelson was interim and actually getting done development out of yakupov then they won mcdavid, brought in mclellan and while horrible management played a part the rest is history.

The point I’m getting at is while I know people have argued here wether they should keep granato I think you should be interested in giving him another year because what he did in his short time is something no other sabres coach has been able to accomplish in the past decade. You look at what DJ smith has done in Ottawa and you know what the sabres are in for the next couple of years (especially if eichel and Reinhardt are moved) I think it’s the chance you take. Worst case scenario granato is can’t replicate his success it’s not like the sabres can go any lower than the rock bottom they’re at now.

- RedC21


Eichel and Olofsson for Tkachuk, Mangiapane, Valimaki, Zary
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 3 @ 10:53 AM ET
Thanks, Boomer.
- RichardRoma

I'll be with you in a second

(answers text)
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 3 @ 10:54 AM ET
chibrikov,stankoven,dach,boucher
Duke, stillman, rosen ,Knies,o' Brien,broz, helenius,martino,Roy

- gerbe75pts


Ah, how could I forget about the stankoven
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 3 @ 10:54 AM ET
I'm in the minority on this but my position on the expansion would be to do nothing and let them choose between Asplund, Bjork and Girgensons

My provisional list - Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Olofsson, Thompson, Mittlestadt. Borgen, Joker, Dahlin. Ullmark

Only way I'm making an expansion deal with them is if they want to help clear cap with Skinner

- Hank Balling


Sounds like Kevyn and Ron have been busy bees.
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Jun 3 @ 10:56 AM ET
20 year olds, are by far the worst workers in the work force


the cell phone is more important then their job


prove me wrong

- homiedclown


1. We're all here during the workday and all night
2. Almost all of us are much older than 20
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 3 @ 10:57 AM ET
I just am so excited for Kim and Terry.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 3 @ 10:57 AM ET
8 nfl games with intense competition from the home team trumps 41 nhl games where you can get spanked on a regular basis


even when the bills were a sub .500 team it was a party like atmosphere


the key bank center has had a funeral home pulse for over a decade now

- homiedclown



That's besides the point, though. They've been bad for a decade.

When they are good again, fans are going to come out of the woodwork, because they always do.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 10:58 AM ET
I'm probably your age bud, bro, brah, cuz, dude.

Which one do you like best?

- ImThatGuy

Buddy
SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

Jun 3 @ 10:58 AM ET
Shoulda let Botts do his thing.

He stated multiple times that if we do it right it'll take time.

To bad the owner are morons.

- DirtyDan

he was drafting some good players.. GMKA may benefit from that and look like a genius.. i kind of doubt it but he might
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 10:59 AM ET
I just am so excited for Kim and Terry.
- sbroads24

Why did she bake you some Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 3 @ 10:59 AM ET
I'm probably your age bud, bro, brah, cuz, dude.

Which one do you like best?

- ImThatGuy

Why didn't you boff the little quiff?

'Cause I don't pick on students or drunks.

Get your feet off my desk.

Mr. Dragon wants to see you.

I'm sorry, Pope, but working for you people no longer amuses me.

C- isn't too interested in what amuses you, pal.

That's odd, being as your organization has spent so much time and effort in...

...trying to give the rest of the world a laugh.

You can remind Dragon that I'm retired.

You still here?

Now really, you don't expect me to just walk out that door, sweetheart?

Either through the door or through the window. It's your choice.

Now look, pal...

Get your feet off my desk!

- Look here, buddy... - Don't call me buddy, pal, or sweetheart.

If I wasn't under orders, I would...

- My superior wants to see you. - Your superior?

That doesn't narrow the field much.

Mr. Dragon wants to see you and right away, pal.

- I told you not to call me "pal". - Dragon's not gonna like this.

- How long have you worked for Dragon? - Twelve years. Why?

Then he's used to having grief in his life.

Tell him I'm retired. C- 's gonna have to live without me.

Don't forget your trench coat.

How's anybody gonna recognize you without your disguise?




RedC21
Calgary Flames
Joined: 01.18.2013

Jun 3 @ 11:00 AM ET
Eichel and Olofsson for Tkachuk, Mangiapane, Valimaki, Zary
- TheSabresTaco


I’mma pass, I think it’s an overpay (yes I’m bias and Mangiapane is super underrated) but more importantly I think Calgary should be looking to rebuild than picking up a player to compete for a wild card spot for the duration of his contract.

We’re being told a rebuild won’t be happening but mortgaging the future when this team could potentially be really bad in a few years isn’t something I’m keen on.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 3 @ 11:00 AM ET
That's besides the point, though. They've been bad for a decade.

When they are good again, fans are going to come out of the woodwork, because they always do.

- Powerslave

if




if they are good again
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