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Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 11 @ 10:28 AM ET
I don't think he has a door cam. Can't wait to send my 3 year old with a can of paint. Should end exquisitely.
- TheSabresTaco


Save the paint KAC- is about to be fired if he doesnt drastically advance this team prior to June
BeadyEyedDouche
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Rustmine Ramsum most exciting Sabres klugdragger since Taro Tsujimoto
Joined: 07.01.2016

May 11 @ 10:29 AM ET


No one EVER, EVER, EVER said not to acquire talent. Kane is just the obvious one because he's from Buffalo, amirite?

- Powerslave

No, because is (frank)ing awesome. Him being from Buffalo is just a cool feature.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 11 @ 10:29 AM ET
It might be more than 2 or 3. It still doesn't get them anywhere near a playoff spot all else equal. Covid and injuries play a part in that, but just about every team had issues with that this year. Teams with depth survived. The Sabres didn't have it.
- buffalofan19


I think 10 is reasonable to say. Which gives us 95 pts... which in any other year is playoffs.

buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

May 11 @ 10:29 AM ET
Absolute joke since 36 has said we lost like 12 games when we had a 2 or more goal lead... Thats a possible 12 more wins.
- DirtyDan


https://blueseatblogs.com...rs-blowing-leads-problem/

If the Rangers had a problem with blowing leads with a goaltender having a Hart-caliber season, there's absolutely no reason to think the Sabres get anywhere near 12 with even average goaltending.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 11 @ 10:30 AM ET
https://blueseatblogs.com/2022/01/31/the-rangers-blowing-leads-problem/

If the Rangers had a problem with blowing leads with a goaltender having a Hart-caliber season, there's absolutely no reason to think the Sabres get anywhere near 12 with even average goaltending.

- buffalofan19


Read the article.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 11 @ 10:31 AM ET
It might be more than 2 or 3. It still doesn't get them anywhere near a playoff spot all else equal. Covid and injuries play a part in that, but just about every team had issues with that this year. Teams with depth survived. The Sabres didn't have it.
- buffalofan19


Goaltending is the single most important upgrade moving forward.

The reason, goaltending held this team back.

Imagine a good or great durable season by a Sabres goaltender. From October thru april....

Easily 15 more points, and a playoff push
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

May 11 @ 10:31 AM ET
No, because is (frank)ing awesome. Him being from Buffalo is just a cool feature.
- BeadyEyedDouche


It's also the only reason a player of his caliber would possibly waive a NTC to come to the Sabres at this stage of their franchise. And that's still far from a guarantee.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 11 @ 10:31 AM ET
I don't think he has a door cam. Can't wait to send my 3 year old with a can of paint. Should end exquisitely.
- TheSabresTaco

Spit out my Ice Tea!! Make sure she's pointing it right. We don't want any face shots.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 11 @ 10:32 AM ET
It's also the only reason a player of his caliber would possibly waive a NTC to come to the Sabres at this stage of their franchise. And that's still far from a guarantee.
- buffalofan19


Why would he want to play in Chicago... to rebuild at the end of his career... That seems backwards
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 11 @ 10:34 AM ET
Absolute joke since 36 has said we lost like 12 games when we had a 2 or more goal lead... Thats a possible 12 more wins.
- DirtyDan

We had the lead in 16gms going into the 3rd, and that number could be higher cause I believe the article was written in February.
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

May 11 @ 10:36 AM ET
Read the article.
- DirtyDan



I did. My point is, if the best goaltender in hockey (this year) couldn't prevent that from being a problem, there's not a goaltender in the league that could solve the Sabres' issues this year.

Goaltending is in desperate need of an upgrade. There's no doubt about it. They still need some significant improvements up front, both internally and externally to be a playoff contender.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 11 @ 10:37 AM ET
This is how this blog should be, good old Hockey talk.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

May 11 @ 10:37 AM ET
It's also the only reason a player of his caliber would possibly waive a NTC to come to the Sabres at this stage of their franchise. And that's still far from a guarantee.
- buffalofan19


Its like people forget why Alex Tuch was so excited to be traded to Buffalo.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 11 @ 10:37 AM ET
We had the lead in 16gms going into the 3rd, and that number could be higher cause I believe the article was written in February.
- Buff36


KAC- should find some guys that can close out a game.


Maybe the new analytics department can find a mariano Rivera πŸ€”
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 11 @ 10:39 AM ET
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

May 11 @ 10:39 AM ET
Save the paint KAC- is about to be fired if he doesnt drastically advance this team prior to June
- Boss34

I think you should change your handle to "Chad34"

you are what i was talking about earlier. This is you
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 11 @ 10:39 AM ET
Its like people forget why Alex Tuch was so excited to be traded to Buffalo.
- ImThatGuy


Would pk88 feel the same way though?

3 time championship winner. Arguably the best American ever.

Maybe he looks at his legacy and sees a better sure winner. Like Colorado?
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 11 @ 10:40 AM ET
I did. My point is, if the best goaltender in hockey (this year) couldn't prevent that from being a problem, there's not a goaltender in the league that could solve the Sabres' issues this year.

Goaltending is in desperate need of an upgrade. There's no doubt about it. They still need some significant improvements up front, both internally and externally to be a playoff contender.

- buffalofan19


Goaltending is the single biggest problem on this team. periodt

That's the point. hook line sinker
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

May 11 @ 10:40 AM ET
Why would he want to play in Chicago... to rebuild at the end of his career... That seems backwards
- DirtyDan


Kane is leaving Chicago, either this year or next year. However, he has a full NTC, which means he has a huge say in where he goes if Chicago wants to trade him this summer. He could gut it out one more year and then just go to Free Agency or even allow a trade at the deadline.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

May 11 @ 10:40 AM ET
If you can get Kane reasonably, you do it end of story.

This team goes from 21st in scoring to damn near top 10 with him.

- ImThatGuy


He isn’t waiving to come here anyways
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

May 11 @ 10:40 AM ET
Would pk88 feel the same way though?

3 time championship winner. Arguably the best American ever.

Maybe he looks at his legacy and sees a better sure winner. Like Colorado?

- Boss34


Colorado doesnt have the space to do that.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 11 @ 10:41 AM ET
Kane is leaving Chicago, either this year or next year. However, he has a full NTC, which means he has a huge say in where he goes if Chicago wants to trade him this summer. He could gut it out one more year and then just go to Free Agency or even allow a trade at the deadline.
- buffalofan19


Im sure he takes his talents to the open market next year. Regardless if he gets traed or not. Money talks
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 11 @ 10:41 AM ET
KAC- should find some guys that can close out a game.


Maybe the new analytics department can find a mariano Rivera πŸ€”

- Boss34

Well it sure helped getting Anderson back and getting healthy. But they need to upgrade, Goaltending should be at the top of the list. Then go shopping if you want
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

May 11 @ 10:41 AM ET
Kane is leaving Chicago, either this year or next year. However, he has a full NTC, which means he has a huge say in where he goes if Chicago wants to trade him this summer. He could gut it out one more year and then just go to Free Agency or even allow a trade at the deadline.
- buffalofan19


Which should lower his cost right.

See Taylor Hall......
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 11 @ 10:41 AM ET
I think you should change your handle to "Chad34"

you are what i was talking about earlier. This is you

- ImThatGuy


When someone like you and your alt account post something as foolish as KA should be fired, that's just not gonna go away πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€


Dumbest suggestion since I've been here - 2015


And you keep backing it up πŸ˜‰
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