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Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jan 25 @ 12:26 PM ET
Marty just dropped the nugget that Levi is likely to turn pro at the end of the season
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 25 @ 12:26 PM ET
If you think 14 points is a bad day on defense, I can't help you.
- lacaprup

Did I say that, did we lose the game, so obviously we didn't do enough on either side of the ball.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jan 25 @ 12:27 PM ET
And some coaching decisions that help you to step up in those times.
- Powerslave

So coaches finally matter?
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 25 @ 12:27 PM ET
You CAN actually do both. This pissing contest of what side of the ball to upgrade is hysterical without seeing who they'll cut, sign and draft for.

They don't have a ton of cap room right now, but there are always cuts, restructures, etc. and we are a destination again for players (maybe a top 3 destination again).

There are a lot of smart minds down at 1 Bills Dr.

- Powerslave



Leslie Frazier right now

Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jan 25 @ 12:29 PM ET
Need a replacement for Sanders sure. JuJu would be a great fit.
Need a replacement for the writer of this article as he’s about as bad as it gets. “Choke job” doesn’t belong to any part of this team. He’s been so bad with words and ideas of articles it’s like nails on a chalkboard.
Need a CB for sure albeit 1st round or Free agency as Wallace is a FA and will require a considerable raise.
Frazier led the top defense but the play calling at the end shows you why he won’t be a HC again. It’s also on Sean too as he needs to step in there and have the defense play more aggressive than they did those last 13 seconds. Agreed Fangio or Flores or just keep Frazier is the way to go.
DT is another high priority for this team. This is our weakest point. Any physical running attack killed us this year and there is no answer right now on this team.

- firelarry

Giving up 44 yds in 10 seconds is an utter choke job. No other way to 'splain it.

Edit: while also using two of your own time outs
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 25 @ 12:30 PM ET
They finished first overall in D so it might be a bit of a stretch to say that they have problems. I think when we got run over it was because we were weak at interior line and then it exposed Edmunds.
- Slump Buster

Well isn't that a problem then
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 25 @ 12:32 PM ET
Need a replacement for Sanders sure. JuJu would be a great fit.
Need a replacement for the writer of this article as he’s about as bad as it gets. “Choke job” doesn’t belong to any part of this team. He’s been so bad with words and ideas of articles it’s like nails on a chalkboard.
Need a CB for sure albeit 1st round or Free agency as Wallace is a FA and will require a considerable raise.
Frazier led the top defense but the play calling at the end shows you why he won’t be a HC again. It’s also on Sean too as he needs to step in there and have the defense play more aggressive than they did those last 13 seconds. Agreed Fangio or Flores or just keep Frazier is the way to go.
DT is another high priority for this team. This is our weakest point. Any physical running attack killed us this year and there is no answer right now on this team.

- firelarry



Back of the mob

https://youtu.be/Y2LgedbTGDk
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jan 25 @ 12:34 PM ET
Anyone else think it’s possible (not likely) that they move on from Diggs after next year?

He’s awesome, but Allen just had the game of his life with him being a non-factor

He’s got a year left I believe.

- sbroads24


He will be Extended in the summer
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 25 @ 12:36 PM ET
You CAN actually do both. This pissing contest of what side of the ball to upgrade is hysterical without seeing who they'll cut, sign and draft for.

They don't have a ton of cap room right now, but there are always cuts, restructures, etc. and we are a destination again for players (maybe a top 3 destination again).

There are a lot of smart minds down at 1 Bills Dr.

- Powerslave

No you can't Power, you are only allowed to draft on one side of the ball, it's a even year so it's all offense.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jan 25 @ 12:37 PM ET
No you can't Power, you are only allowed to draft on one side of the ball.
- Buff36

A+B=C
Except when

A+ (B doesn't matter) =C
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 25 @ 12:38 PM ET
Marty just dropped the nugget that Levi is likely to turn pro at the end of the season
- Hank Balling

Good and leave Portillo at Michigan 1 more year.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 25 @ 12:39 PM ET
He will be Extended in the summer
- gerbe75pts




The Pegulas have spoken!

Hands off appraoch is working.
Wanchuk
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.31.2019

Jan 25 @ 12:39 PM ET
Marty just dropped the nugget that Levi is likely to turn pro at the end of the season
- Hank Balling




Can't wait to see Levi and Power in the Olympics
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 25 @ 12:41 PM ET
Can't wait to see Levi and Power in the Olympics
- Wanchuk

Can't wait either, just hope neither test positive over there.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jan 25 @ 12:41 PM ET
Marty just dropped the nugget that Levi is likely to turn pro at the end of the season
- Hank Balling


Just hope his play can translate to the pro game if it does, WATCH OUT
SoCalPucks
San Jose Sharks
Location: Ice-O-Plex, CA
Joined: 03.20.2012

Jan 25 @ 12:44 PM ET
Need a replacement for Sanders sure. JuJu would be a great fit.
Need a replacement for the writer of this article as he’s about as bad as it gets. “Choke job” doesn’t belong to any part of this team. He’s been so bad with words and ideas of articles it’s like nails on a chalkboard.
Need a CB for sure albeit 1st round or Free agency as Wallace is a FA and will require a considerable raise.
Frazier led the top defense but the play calling at the end shows you why he won’t be a HC again. It’s also on Sean too as he needs to step in there and have the defense play more aggressive than they did those last 13 seconds. Agreed Fangio or Flores or just keep Frazier is the way to go.
DT is another high priority for this team. This is our weakest point. Any physical running attack killed us this year and there is no answer right now on this team.

- firelarry


This is absurd. Hank is a fine writer. The defense choked, the offense didn't. That's a completely valid observation.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jan 25 @ 12:44 PM ET
The Pegulas have spoken!

Hands off appraoch is working.

- washedup20


Everyone is beyond upset you finally will get yoir wish of khalil mack
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jan 25 @ 12:45 PM ET
Everyone is beyond upset you finally will get yoir wish of khalil mack
- gerbe75pts

wait what.....
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jan 25 @ 12:45 PM ET
Giving up 44 yds in 10 seconds is an utter choke job. No other way to 'splain it.

Edit: while also using two of your own time outs

- Michael Pachla


I will play the game, what if we play press and give up a TD to the fastest man if football? I bet we all say we should played prevent and took our chances of them not getting 44 yards. you know hindsight and all

They way I look at it..... We just got beat by a very good offensively talented team. I am heartbroken but you can second guess all day long and it wont change the outcome.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jan 25 @ 12:46 PM ET
Good and leave Portillo at Michigan 1 more year.
- Buff36


Would make sense if Levi is ready for NHL spot duty in 2023-24. Portillo could have the crease to himself in roch
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jan 25 @ 12:47 PM ET
I will play the game, what if we play press and give up a TD to the fastest man if football? I bet we all say we should played prevent and took our chances of them not getting 44 yards. you know hindsight and all

They way I look at it..... We just got beat by a very good offensively talented team. I am heartbroken but you can second guess all day long and it wont change the outcome.

- hehateme


the chances of getting beaten like that are very slim. You gave a free 40 yards to a team needing a FG.

The blame is just.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 25 @ 12:47 PM ET
Need a replacement for Sanders sure. JuJu would be a great fit.
Need a replacement for the writer of this article as he’s about as bad as it gets. “Choke job” doesn’t belong to any part of this team. He’s been so bad with words and ideas of articles it’s like nails on a chalkboard.
Need a CB for sure albeit 1st round or Free agency as Wallace is a FA and will require a considerable raise.
Frazier led the top defense but the play calling at the end shows you why he won’t be a HC again. It’s also on Sean too as he needs to step in there and have the defense play more aggressive than they did those last 13 seconds. Agreed Fangio or Flores or just keep Frazier is the way to go.
DT is another high priority for this team. This is our weakest point. Any physical running attack killed us this year and there is no answer right now on this team.

- firelarry

Better ways to get High, stop sniffing the glue.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 25 @ 12:48 PM ET
Would make sense if Levi is ready for NHL spot duty in 2023-24. Portillo could have the crease to himself in roch
- Hank Balling

Draft a goalie this year and just keep the line flowing
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jan 25 @ 12:51 PM ET
Everyone is beyond upset you finally will get yoir wish of khalil mack
- gerbe75pts



Good, thats the aggressive approach they need.

Tell Terry I am avaiable for POHO to boost the value of the Sabres pre sale.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jan 25 @ 12:51 PM ET
Everyone is beyond upset you finally will get yoir wish of khalil mack
- gerbe75pts

Bold if true
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