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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jul 23 @ 1:25 PM ET
Ror proved you wrong.
You constantly bashed the guy, then he wins a handful of trophies.

Up next, risto.

- Boss34

Nah, I repeatedly said ROR was good, just over rated.

Risto is bad. Actually bad.

It’s ok. Your favorite guy sucks. Can’t help who you like
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 23 @ 1:25 PM ET
is gerbe still riding the 'pegula jet went to calgary to see hall'? Exactly what information has he shared since then?

#hashtags #sources

- TheSabresTaco


Turcotte
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 23 @ 1:26 PM ET
At this point yes, roll with Cozins and Middlestadt..maybe Dahlin turns into %75 of what we thought we were getting.

Add whomever they draft this year and what I assume will be two top 5 picks next year.

This season will be awful, need to focus on growth and smart salary cap decisions.

If all these hypotheticals about Minny,L.A., Ducks, etc... had some semblance of truth they would of happened by now.

None of those offers are on the table, imo.

- Pet.m.d.

Why announce anything right know, someone could jump in with a better offer.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 23 @ 1:30 PM ET
At this point yes, roll with Cozins and Middlestadt..maybe Dahlin turns into %75 of what we thought we were getting.

Add whomever they draft this year and what I assume will be two top 5 picks next year.

This season will be awful, need to focus on growth and smart salary cap decisions.

If all these hypotheticals about Minny,L.A., Ducks, etc... had some semblance of truth they would of happened by now.

None of those offers are on the table, imo.

- Pet.m.d.


Definitively, why? No one yet has a concrete answer.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 23 @ 1:30 PM ET
Turcotte
- Hank Balling


what about him
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 23 @ 1:31 PM ET
If Risto wins a Norris or Conn Smythe I will never post on here again you’ll have my word on that
- Pegullaville


I enjoy your posts/ banter. Pick something else.

It's easy to hate everyone on the Sabres.
Losing for a decade does that.

Risto sucks.... He's the worst...

Until we get a 1st rounder.
Then the guy that traded for him is foolish.

The nay sayers that hated on kagm for chosing risto over borgen will be very quiet. And then deflect...
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 23 @ 1:33 PM ET
what about him
- TheSabresTaco


No idea. That was the post
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 23 @ 1:35 PM ET
Nah, I repeatedly said ROR was good, just over rated.

Risto is bad. Actually bad.

It’s ok. Your favorite guy sucks. Can’t help who you like

- sbroads24


Risto is not my favorite Sabres player if you actually care:

Eichel
Olofsson
Cozensons


Risto
Girgensons

Get the try hard/ longevity bonus .

Basically have watched them develop over the past 6/7 years of season ticket ownership.


I will give you a + in regards to jo'el ar- mia.

He has panned out as a good player IMO.
when he was Joel armia he kinda sucked
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jul 23 @ 1:36 PM ET
I enjoy your posts/ banter. Pick something else.

It's easy to hate everyone on the Sabres.
Losing for a decade does that.

Risto sucks.... He's the worst...

Until we get a 1st rounder.
Then the guy that traded for him is foolish.

The nay sayers that hated on kagm for chosing risto over borgen will be very quiet. And then deflect...

- Boss34


For conversational purposes I posted my own personal draft rankings, mock draft, and have been speculating with the other posters about Eichel, Reinhart amongst other topics.

It’s not all about Risto.

Feel free to crap on my mock draft if you want to give us something else to talk about
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jul 23 @ 1:37 PM ET
I enjoy your posts/ banter. Pick something else.

It's easy to hate everyone on the Sabres.
Losing for a decade does that.

Risto sucks.... He's the worst...

Until we get a 1st rounder.
Then the guy that traded for him is foolish.

The nay sayers that hated on kagm for chosing risto over borgen will be very quiet. And then deflect...

- Boss34

Agreed. Good post.

And btw I could very well see Borgen having a Brayden McNabb type of career where in 4 years from now he’s making a very modest salary playing a 3/4 role on a contender and is left wondering why we let him go for nothing
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Jul 23 @ 1:37 PM ET
Get ready for the clown 🤡 🚗 and all Adams screw ups!! Sabres fans deserve better. I have been a sabres fan for 52years! I’m done! The kraken are a tougher team!! The sabres are a bunch of skirts !! Adams see the kraken for toughness!!
atlsabsfan
Location: IN
Joined: 06.20.2007

Jul 23 @ 1:38 PM ET
Get ready for the clown 🤡 🚗 and all Adams screw ups!! Sabres fans deserve better. I have been a sabres fan for 52years! I’m done! The kraken are a tougher team!! The sabres are a bunch of skirts !! Adams see the kraken for toughness!!
- Rsh


bye then
Pet.m.d.
Location: Buckeye, AZ
Joined: 06.29.2017

Jul 23 @ 1:39 PM ET
Why announce anything right know, someone could jump in with a better offer.
- Buff36


I just don't see it. What is it 3,4 teams that actually turn a sizable profit in the league, everyone else is looking for cheap players in the current economic climate. Why are they giving up 4 cheap good assets to take on Eichel.

He's a really good player, too much baggage right now.


If Seattle makes that offer I would take it.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 23 @ 1:43 PM ET

NRD
@NHLRumorsDaily
·
1m
This…
Quote Tweet
Bucci Mane
@Buccigross
· 3m
Time for pre #NHLDraft nap. I called the front desk and asked for a “If Seth Jones gets traded to Chicago” wake up call. Sleeping face
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 23 @ 1:44 PM ET
I just don't see it. What is it 3,4 teams that actually turn a sizable profit in the league, everyone else is looking for cheap players in the current economic climate. Why are they giving up 4 cheap good assets to take on Eichel.

He's a really good player, too much baggage right now.


If Seattle makes that offer I would take it.

- Pet.m.d.

I would think about it to, I was really talking about announcing any deal for Eichel or Rhino right know, you have until 8pm to get the best offer. Risto is a little different, take a decent offer and run away.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 23 @ 1:45 PM ET
Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
·
39s
Hearing PHI is one team pursuing Rasmus Ristolainen from BUF. Let's see where it goes.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 23 @ 1:45 PM ET
For conversational purposes I posted my own personal draft rankings, mock draft, and have been speculating with the other posters about Eichel, Reinhart amongst other topics.

It’s not all about Risto.

Feel free to crap on my mock draft if you want to give us something else to talk about

- Pegullaville



I think you earned some draft respect with your leon over sam, if I remember correctly.

Actually very much appreciate the draft eligible charter.

Power goes #1.
I think he plays with buffalo this season as well.
Maybe waits to eat up a year of his contract and finishes the season in buffalo after the college playoffs?

Our d is going to need a veteran leader.
Risto could help until the deadline.

Do you rate savard as a similar player to risto.
He brought in a 1st at the deadline....
Pet.m.d.
Location: Buckeye, AZ
Joined: 06.29.2017

Jul 23 @ 1:45 PM ET
Dark horse trade....
Eichel for Marner...straight up
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jul 23 @ 1:45 PM ET
Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
·
39s
Hearing PHI is one team pursuing Rasmus Ristolainen from BUF. Let's see where it goes.

- Stripes77



Farrrrrrrraaaaaabbbbbbbbeeeeeeeeee!!

Or not.
ZiggyBuff
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.10.2017

Jul 23 @ 1:46 PM ET
I enjoy your posts/ banter. Pick something else.

It's easy to hate everyone on the Sabres.
Losing for a decade does that.

Risto sucks.... He's the worst...

Until we get a 1st rounder.
Then the guy that traded for him is foolish.

The nay sayers that hated on kagm for chosing risto over borgen will be very quiet. And then deflect...

- Boss34


If pegulaville loses ill take just admitting best way of building a NFL championship team starts with a elite QB and not defense and a running game 😂😂
BufBanditsFan71
Buffalo Sabres
Location: miss Buffalo Pizza, FL
Joined: 06.30.2021

Jul 23 @ 1:47 PM ET
@TheRoyalReport_
·
Jul 20
Latest on Ristolainen per
@NHLRumorsDaily
:

- Package may include 2nd round pick & a solid NHL prospect (possibly another conditional pick)

- #AnytimeAnywhere & #LetsGoPens mentioned as suitors (mentions the Metro division in general)

- Hasn’t heard much about suitors out West
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jul 23 @ 1:47 PM ET
I think you earned some draft respect with your leon over sam, if I remember correctly.

Actually very much appreciate the draft eligible charter.

Power goes #1.
I think he plays with buffalo this season as well.
Maybe waits to eat up a year of his contract and finishes the season in buffalo after the college playoffs?

Our d is going to need a veteran leader.
Risto could help until the deadline.

Do you rate savard as a similar player to risto.
He brought in a 1st at the deadline....

- Boss34


I’d be shocked if Power is not the pick.

I would love for Buffalo to find a way to walk out of the draft with Eklund as well though.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 23 @ 1:48 PM ET
Agreed. Good post.

And btw I could very well see Borgen having a Brayden McNabb type of career where in 4 years from now he’s making a very modest salary playing a 3/4 role on a contender and is left wondering why we let him go for nothing

- sbroads24


Borgen could absolutely be a good 3/4 defenseman.
I liked him as much as the next Sabres fan.

Pretending that straight up , during an expansion draft, he has more value than risto is just foolish.

14 games vs. 500+
0 points vs 240+ points.

Take the names off the back and you would be spinning this a different way.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jul 23 @ 1:48 PM ET
@TheRoyalReport_
·
Jul 20
Latest on Ristolainen per
@NHLRumorsDaily
:

- Package may include 2nd round pick & a solid NHL prospect (possibly another conditional pick)

- #AnytimeAnywhere & #LetsGoPens mentioned as suitors (mentions the Metro division in general)

- Hasn’t heard much about suitors out West

- BufBanditsFan71


That’s what NRD had last week. That guy just retweeted it now.

Friedman basically adding fuel to that flame
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 23 @ 1:50 PM ET
Lance Lysowski
@LLysowski
·
23s
Here’s a thought: could Ristolainen and Reinhart end up in Philadelphia? The Flyers may have the assets to land both.
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