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washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 21 @ 10:02 AM ET
I also would prefer Murray in the lineup over Hayden all day
- Stripes77



Murray or Hayden aren’t the type of player that could fill this role.
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

Jan 21 @ 10:02 AM ET
they will have to stop them a few times
- homiedclown


Didn't have to against NE...

But Rodgers gets faulted for allowing San Fran to put up 300 on the ground

Just keeping the logic all square here
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 21 @ 10:03 AM ET
Okposo goes 220

Maybe thicc larry

- Hank Balling

lard larry
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 21 @ 10:03 AM ET
See NYR (Reaves), Tampa (Maroon), Washington (Wilson), etc

Is your plan to have Mitts and Dahlin hold hands and yell at Wilson for being a bully?

You call it a wasted roster spot while top teams have spent assets to acquire these types. It’s a necessary role for a successful hockey team.

- washedup20

Sure they can sing Kumbaya
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 21 @ 10:04 AM ET
Didn't have to against NE...

But Rodgers gets faulted for allowing San Fran to put up 300 on the ground

Just keeping the logic all square here

- SDSabre

it will be the goalies fault when the packers lose tomorrow
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jan 21 @ 10:05 AM ET
Reinhart has 21 points (7G, 14A) in his last 16 games.
- Ratsreign


Almost like he has found his place with the team and is comfortable with his new teammates?

I'm a big Reinhart guy, him going to Florida was probably the best place for him to end up.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 21 @ 10:07 AM ET
The Sabres want to feild a young talented team. That means this roster will consist of u25 less than 200lb kids, playing in a mans league.

Who did McDavid specifically say he wanted to play with when he was drafted? Milan Lucic.


Hockey teams have defined roles, team toughness doesn't compensate for not having a tough guy on the team to keep the other team at bay and allow the kids to play. This role hasn't been eliminated from the game, organized fighting is the only thing gone.

Adams plans to bring in at least 2 more teenagers to an NHL roster, ignoring this toughness role will ensure they stay at the bottom.
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

Jan 21 @ 10:07 AM ET
it will be the goalies fault when the packers lose tomorrow
- homiedclown


Truly huge if hugely true.

Got a 4 legger
Burrow over 269
Rodger over 254
Jones over 49 rushing
Cobb over 23 receiving

Prolly won't hit, but payout is +1000, and all seem very possible.
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Jan 21 @ 10:08 AM ET
Just another year after this of purposely losing, then a “development” year, then a year they come close while they “learn how to win” then we will try to be good in 2025
- sbroads24

I know Sabres’ recent past doesn’t inspire confidence... but after FL moved on from Tallon and hired Zito it seemed like it would be a while before he could fix the messes left to him.
Boom, couple of slick moves and his diligence rewarded with FA signings and Voila!

Idk, the Sabres might not be winning a lot presently, but are they not in the process of “learning how to win” right now? Get these guys a goalie for next season and grow from there.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jan 21 @ 10:09 AM ET
https://www.floridapanthe...NHL_Florida_Panthers.html

You're welcome.

- RichardRoma

Thank you. That's a sharp looking sweater
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

Jan 21 @ 10:10 AM ET
The Sabres want to feild a young talented team. That means this roster will consist of u25 less than 200lb kids, playing in a mans league.

Who did McDavid specifically say he wanted to play with when he was drafted? Milan Lucic.


Hockey teams have defined roles, team toughness doesn't compensate for not having a tough guy on the team to keep the other team at bay and allow the kids to play. This role hasn't been eliminated from the game, organized fighting is the only thing gone.

Adams plans to bring in at least 2 more teenagers to an NHL roster, ignoring this toughness role will ensure they stay at the bottom.

- washedup20


I know he's not a forward, but my hope is Samuelsson becomes this guy. He already hits everything that moves, and might be a deterrent going forward. Guys a keeper for sure. Power could also develop into that if he gets a mean streak with his size.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jan 21 @ 10:12 AM ET
Rasmus Larsplund
- Buff36

In my still too early 22-23 roster projection I had him as a reserve. Obviously a feather-ruffling take
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 21 @ 10:12 AM ET
you have to stop the run
- SabresFaninIndiana


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

Jan 21 @ 10:13 AM ET
Anyone considering buying a Jason Robertson jersey?
- RichardRoma


I'm not some traitor.

I assume my Kucherov jersey and Matthews speedo are in the mail?
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 21 @ 10:15 AM ET
I know he's not a forward, but my hope is Samuelsson becomes this guy. He already hits everything that moves, and might be a deterrent going forward. Guys a keeper for sure. Power could also develop into that if he gets a mean streak with his size.
- SDSabre


I think Samuelsson is going to be a top 4 defenseman, provides toughness and stability but does not inflict fear into people, also no swagger. Great player and part of the future but not the guy we want in this role. I don't have a name right now that I can think of but not many teams have one of these guys but they are becoming more and more valuable.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 21 @ 10:16 AM ET
First of all, maybe the team shouldn't be going 1-5 on the PK.

Second of all, who do we need to bring in to restrict the daily onslaught of shots?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 21 @ 10:17 AM ET
I think Samuelsson is going to be a top 4 defenseman, provides toughness and stability but does not inflict fear into people, also no swagger. Great player and part of the future but not the guy we want in this role. I don't have a name right now that I can think of but not many teams have one of these guys but they are becoming more and more valuable.
- washedup20


I don't see a reason Samuelsson can't become the good version of Jake McCabe.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jan 21 @ 10:19 AM ET
First of all, maybe the team shouldn't be going 1-5 on the PK.

Second of all, who do we need to bring in to restrict the daily onslaught of shots?

- TheSabresTaco


Not having Okposo and Girgensons on the PK hurts alot


washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 21 @ 10:21 AM ET
I don't see a reason Samuelsson can't become the good version of Jake McCabe.
- TheSabresTaco



w/o the injuries that would be ideal. Still think they should find a tough forward as well.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 21 @ 10:22 AM ET
First of all, maybe the team shouldn't be going 1-5 on the PK.

Second of all, who do we need to bring in to restrict the daily onslaught of shots?

- TheSabresTaco


Curious to see what the average possession numbers are per game with the Sabres.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jan 21 @ 10:27 AM ET
Almost like he has found his place with the team and is comfortable with his new teammates?

I'm a big Reinhart guy, him going to Florida was probably the best place for him to end up.

- Stripes77

Or playing hockey in a winning environment makes the game fun again and brings out a player's best?
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jan 21 @ 10:29 AM ET
w/o the injuries that would be ideal. Still think they should find a tough forward as well.
- washedup20


Tage Thompson and Zemgus Girgensons have the same number of career fights (3)

It's one reason I don't like the idea of Ruotsalainen or Asplund as the larrys' center longterm. Ideally you'd have a real MFer on 4th line
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 21 @ 10:31 AM ET
I'm surprised the NFL hasn't figured out they could dominate today too if they were playing one of the games tonight.

Jerry Hughes for a big play or two tomorrow.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 21 @ 10:31 AM ET
In my still too early 22-23 roster projection I had him as a reserve. Obviously a feather-ruffling take
- Michael Pachla

Guess
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 21 @ 10:32 AM ET
Or playing hockey in a winning environment makes the game fun again and brings out a player's best?
- Michael Pachla

Who would have thought
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