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Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 2 @ 2:44 PM ET
Either he's fallen out of favor or they're minimally taking the slow approach with him. I hope he's one of the "kids" brought up too. And yeah, have to figure even if we get absolutely demolished this year, seeing any of the young guns will get us out to the barn.
- RhinoFan


It's a different atmosphere at the arena this season.

Clearly the only fan's left are the die hard, cheer at everything , know the game fans (I'm the exception).
The other 11,000 were people looking at their phones all game anyways. Free tickets or disgruntled season ticket holders....

Pretty funny when Taylor hall touches the puck. The boo's are immediately raining down...

I bet tuch's first game draws a couple 100 extra fans, mostly his family and friends , but still ☝️

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 2 @ 2:45 PM ET
I think it’s funny how much rope he’s getting with the fans based on acquiring some good prospects

All it took to get them was our only really good players getting traded

- sbroads24

That he really had no hand in them wanting out. How much rope are we giving, it's his second year.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 2 @ 2:47 PM ET
We should be really excited for his plan based on his track record
- sbroads24

What track record it's his 2nd year.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 2 @ 2:49 PM ET
Really? My post was that Risto isn’t good defensively and just because Dahlin isn’t good doesn’t make Risto good. Two things can be true at the same time. Rasmus is not good at defense. Pick which one it applies, cuz right now it’s both
- SDSabre


I agree with this post, just needed to be dumbed down.

🤝

The both suck at d, mainly because it's hard to contain the best offensive players in the world.

Hopefully dahlin puts up some pp points and hits everyone and they could be interchangeable.

Risto is still a better defender , but dahlin has upside, risto only has downside IMO
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 2 @ 2:51 PM ET
That he really had no hand in them wanting out. How much rope are we giving, it's his second year.
- Buff36

Maybe rope wasn’t the best term, as I’m not calling for his head or anything

I’ll rephrase- I can’t believe the blind faith people have in this guy
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 2 @ 2:51 PM ET
I think those days are actually on the way out and professional sports might have to downsize operations to a certain extent.
- BeadyEyedDouche


Good post bee dee.

I think the pegulas realize this, and is part of the reason for the smaller proposed stadium seating.

Expense is another factor obviously.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 2:52 PM ET
Wonder if he'll be ready to go by Saturday
- Hank Balling


he better be ready...i think he's gonna play
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Dec 2 @ 2:53 PM ET
Meh, I did a blog that mostly consisted of Subban-level players so the caliber of player doesn't bother me. It was obvious that they werent going to spend for someone good. My only qualm is that this should have been done 2-3 weeks ago.
- Hank Balling


I remember that, was a good reed, thought you had said you were hoping for more at some point. Might've misspoke, apologies.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 2 @ 2:53 PM ET
Funny thing, they didn't have to waste assets to acquire a goalie who may or may not work out. So Adams has assets to trade for a goalie if one becomes available if need be.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 2:54 PM ET
I think it’s funny how much rope he’s getting with the fans based on acquiring some good prospects

All it took to get them was our only really good players getting traded

- sbroads24

what were you expecting?
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Dec 2 @ 2:54 PM ET

The other 11,000 were people

- Boss34


Maybe, maybe there were 11k at the Kraken game. Not more than 7k at any game I've been too, but we did do a "we hate Marchant" chant in sec 105 during the 1st Bruins game.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 2 @ 2:54 PM ET
Maybe rope wasn’t the best term, as I’m not calling for his head or anything

I’ll rephrase- I can’t believe the blind faith people have in this guy

- sbroads24

What are we supposed to have, we all knew what was coming this year.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 2:55 PM ET
Maybe rope wasn’t the best term, as I’m not calling for his head or anything

I’ll rephrase- I can’t believe the blind faith people have in this guy

- sbroads24


*shrugs*

or maybe we can leave harsh notes written in chalk on his driveway?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 2 @ 2:56 PM ET
*shrugs*

or maybe we can leave harsh notes written in chalk on his driveway?

- Michael Pachla

That's Taco's job!!
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 2 @ 2:56 PM ET
Because you put your best player in front of the net who is not afraid of getting hit by the puck!! It takes Courage!!
- Rsh


I'm a ristofan too, be he wasn't our best player. 🤔

He was very courageous.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 2:57 PM ET
That's Taco's job!!
- Buff36

sorry
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Dec 2 @ 2:58 PM ET
Everyone is better than Dell.
- jochfr

Where should the parade start?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 2:59 PM ET
Where should the parade start?
- IndianaSabresFan

adams' driveway, of course
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Dec 2 @ 3:00 PM ET
adams' driveway, of course
- Michael Pachla

This is an intelligent post
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 2 @ 3:00 PM ET
sorry
- Michael Pachla

5 lashes with Paper Straws from Harbor Center
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Dec 2 @ 3:01 PM ET
Funny thing, they didn't have to waste assets to acquire a goalie who may or may not work out. So Adams has assets to trade for a goalie if one becomes available if need be.
- Buff36



Adams should be making daily calls to Vancouver and Dallas
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Dec 2 @ 3:02 PM ET
Adams should be making daily calls to Vancouver and Dallas
- washedup20

Agree
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Dec 2 @ 3:04 PM ET
I think it’s funny how much rope he’s getting with the fans based on acquiring some good prospects

All it took to get them was our only really good players getting traded

- sbroads24


I'm a blind optimist when it comes to the Sabres.

Kagm:
is a hometown guy
Respectable human being and good guy
Respectable Stanley cup winner as a player
Longevity in the nhl

Good start in my book

He also seems to have made some good if not fair trades in my book.

Sam and risto both good trades
Eichel, good enough, not going to win that trade regardless.

I like the coaching hire as well as the front office hires.

I like the direction in Rochester and his handling of the prospects seams spot on.

I like the growth among our young core, playing upbeat hockey, but yet picking early in a strong draft.

Seems like he's addressed the future and past, just needs to focus on the current, next year...
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Dec 2 @ 3:05 PM ET
Adams last 4 trades, one was Eichel and the other three players were acquired for free. He doesn't bargain bin shop, he garbage picks.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Dec 2 @ 3:07 PM ET
Adams last 4 trades, one was Eichel and the other three players were acquired for free. He doesn't bargain bin shop, he garbage picks.
- TheSabresTaco

I hope he tips over your garbage cans.
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