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kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 5 @ 9:12 PM ET
If you're mentioning 9 games right now, then it doesn't feel like you're convinced the NHL is the best place for him.

This decision should be based 100% on what's best for his development.

- Lunaion


You and the other poster mentioned 9 games, I did not.

Why is Rochester better for his development then the NHL?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 5 @ 9:15 PM ET
So you’d agree making really bad plays leads to bad analytics?

I think we have common ground on a reasoning a certain someone had terrible underlying numbers for 8 years.

I think we can move past it now

- sbroads24



Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Oct 5 @ 9:19 PM ET
You and the other poster mentioned 9 games, I did not.

Why is Rochester better for his development then the NHL?

- kingcong39


Because Rob Ray said it was?

What kind of answer are you expecting to that? We've seen a lot of guys rushed to the NHL recently. Hasn't been pretty.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 5 @ 9:22 PM ET
Because Rob Ray said it was?

What kind of answer are you expecting to that? We've seen a lot of guys rushed to the NHL recently. Hasn't been pretty.

- Lunaion


If Peterka looks ready, and he does, I see no harm in starting him in the NHL.

If he stumbles, so be it and send him to Rochester.

I don't see an issue.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 5 @ 9:22 PM ET
You and the other poster mentioned 9 games, I did not.

Why is Rochester better for his development then the NHL?

- kingcong39

most need some ahl development...some don't
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 5 @ 9:22 PM ET
If Peterka looks ready, and he does, I see no harm in starting him in the NHL.

If he stumbles, so be it and send him to Rochester.

I don't see an issue.

- kingcong39

^this^
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 5 @ 9:23 PM ET
Because Rob Ray said it was?

What kind of answer are you expecting to that? We've seen a lot of guys rushed to the NHL recently. Hasn't been pretty.

- Lunaion



I appreciate the long term development of guys like goaloffson for sure.

Peterka looks like one of those unique guys that is ready.

Happens time to time.

Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Oct 5 @ 9:28 PM ET
I appreciate the long term development of guys like goaloffson for sure.

Peterka looks like one of those unique guys that is ready.

Happens time to time.

- Boss34


I see I'm in the minority here, but I'd still start him in Roch and let him play in worlds.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Oct 5 @ 9:30 PM ET
I see I'm in the minority here, but I'd still start him in Roch and let him play in worlds.
- Lunaion


I think keeping him in Rochester is the best play as well.

I just think the optics of sending him down after the preseason he has had doesn’t send the best message.

That’s my reasoning for him playing his 9 games now than getting sent down.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Oct 5 @ 9:31 PM ET
Play Aaron Dell 30 games and there is no way this team doesn’t finish last.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 5 @ 9:32 PM ET
Play Aaron Dell 30 games and there is no way this team doesn’t finish last.
- Pegullaville

are you blaming him for that game-tying goal?
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 5 @ 9:34 PM ET
I see I'm in the minority here, but I'd still start him in Roch and let him play in worlds.
- Lunaion


I respect your opinion. ☝️

I need something to be excited about going to the games. Sabres start with a nice 4 game home stand.

Could steal 5 points to start.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 5 @ 9:35 PM ET
Dahlin with a great break up that leads to a 2 on 1

What a bust
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Oct 5 @ 9:39 PM ET
I respect your opinion. ☝️

I need something to be excited about going to the games. Sabres start with a nice 4 game home stand.

Could steal 5 points to start.

- Boss34


Isn't VO in a new # enough excitement?
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Oct 5 @ 9:40 PM ET
are you blaming him for that game-tying goal?
- Michael Pachla


I blame Shane Wright
Bufsaints8
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: TN
Joined: 07.20.2012

Oct 5 @ 9:43 PM ET
Oh wow
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Oct 5 @ 9:43 PM ET
Goal Scorers goal. That’s what they do.
Bufsaints8
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: TN
Joined: 07.20.2012

Oct 5 @ 9:45 PM ET
Damn Thompson too
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Oct 5 @ 9:47 PM ET
Damn Thompson too
- Bufsaints8


If only they skipped the 60 minute game and went straight to shootout we’d really be getting somewhere.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Oct 5 @ 9:48 PM ET
9th round of the shootout...that was fun
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Oct 5 @ 9:50 PM ET
Sabres are definitely better than last year. Scored 4 goals in one game against DeSmith. That’s like two seasons worth for the last team.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Oct 5 @ 9:57 PM ET
Can't wait for Jack Quinn to continue his physical and mental development so that he has a chance to use that shot consistently, cause god damn is it good.
bonecrrusher
Buffalo Sabres
Location: QC
Joined: 07.06.2013

Oct 5 @ 10:01 PM ET
dont worry guys the only game i didnt watch so far they won. i will sacrifice myself and not watch a game. you welcome
Da_Cashman
Buffalo Sabres
Location: London, ON
Joined: 04.18.2011

Oct 5 @ 10:13 PM ET
If he could make the big league he quite possibly could have the best hair in the league... my 2 sense
- DirtyDan


Not with Cody Eakin in the NHL.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Oct 5 @ 10:17 PM ET
dont worry guys the only game i didnt watch so far they won. i will sacrifice myself and not watch a game. you welcome
- bonecrrusher

Ok, thank you
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