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lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 3 @ 8:24 AM ET
I'm trying to not get too giddy, but f'n A, they are getting it done.

As a true Yankees fan, I'm waiting for the 14 injuries to happen.

- Powerslave



Life is sooooo good when Gary Sanchez isn't catching any games for your team, Glayber plays 2B, and starting pitchers can pitch past the 5th inning regularly. It's like pre analytics Yankees. Maybe Cashman sent them all packing?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 8:25 AM ET
I have a strong feeling that if the draft goes reasonably as expected, Gauthier will be the pick at 9.
- TheSabresTaco

Take it and run. Still want Jiricek but he won't be there.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jun 3 @ 8:26 AM ET
Feels more and more like 16 needs to be used. Or trade down a few spots, pick up a 3rd round pick, then take him at 18-20. Once his prognosis and progress is made public, fans and management alike will know where to draft him.
- TheSabresTaco


The Political climate may factor in to some degree as well. But your range is probably on target or damn close.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 8:26 AM ET
I'm trying to not get too giddy, but f'n A, they are getting it done.

As a true Yankees fan, I'm waiting for the 14 injuries to happen.

- Powerslave

Gotta play with the clown a bit, with him and the Jay's, it's a long season, by the end we will have 5 pitchers and half the outfield out.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 3 @ 8:27 AM ET
Life is sooooo good when Gary Sanchez isn't catching any games for your team, Glayber plays 2B, and starting pitchers can pitch past the 5th inning regularly. It's like pre analytics Yankees. Maybe Cashman sent them all packing?
- lacaprup



I hated Gary. That being said, I wish Higgy could at least bat his weight.

And trade Gallo. Twice.

But other than that, it's been a fun first 50 games. Watching Nasty Nestor and Taillon pitch is a true pleasure.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 3 @ 8:29 AM ET
I continue to want Savoie, but it is likely he goes in that 6, 7, 8 slot.
Gauthier would be solid.

- IonSabres


I think I'd prefer Savoie, but Cutter is absolutely smothered in Play Like A Sabre-WTBH energy. His coach is also the brother of our AD of Amateur Scouting.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 8:33 AM ET
I hated Gary. That being said, I wish Higgy could at least bat his weight.

And trade Gallo. Twice.

But other than that, it's been a fun first 50 games. Watching Nasty Nestor and Taillon pitch is a true pleasure.

- Powerslave

Could throw Hicks in there with Gallo
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 3 @ 8:35 AM ET
Could throw Hicks in there with Gallo
- Buff36



Yeah, Hicks hasn't been good. He was yesterday, though.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 8:35 AM ET
I think I'd prefer Savoie, but Cutter is absolutely smothered in Play Like A Sabre-WTBH energy. His coach is also the brother of our AD of Amateur Scouting.
- TheSabresTaco

USNDP 2 former HC there running the Coaching in Buffalo.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 8:38 AM ET
Yeah, Hicks hasn't been good. He was yesterday, though.
- Powerslave

1st game he was good, horrible contract.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 3 @ 8:41 AM ET
USNDP 2 former HC there running the Coaching in Buffalo.
- Buff36



Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 3 @ 8:43 AM ET
1st game he was good, horrible contract.
- Buff36



They need to get Judge signed.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 8:43 AM ET

- TheSabresTaco

😁😁😁
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jun 3 @ 8:45 AM ET
I think I'd prefer Savoie, but Cutter is absolutely smothered in Play Like A Sabre-WTBH energy. His coach is also the brother of our AD of Amateur Scouting.
- TheSabresTaco


So you mentioned something along the lines of if the draft goes the way I think it will ... begs the question of how do you see the draft selections playing out?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 8:46 AM ET
They need to get Judge signed.
- Powerslave

If he stays healthy and keeps going the way he is, and they wait until the end of the year. It was gonna be a big deal already, could cost Cashman his job.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 3 @ 8:49 AM ET
If he stays healthy and keeps going the way he is, and they wait until the end of the year. It was gonna be a big deal already, could cost Cashman his job.
- Buff36



Agreed. It could cost him his job if he loses him, too.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 3 @ 8:50 AM ET
If he stays healthy and keeps going the way he is, and they wait until the end of the year. It was gonna be a big deal already, could cost Cashman his job.
- Buff36


Nah. Judge bet on himself, and it looks to be paying off in spades. Hank will buck up. If the Yankees win a WS they'll sell 4 million tickets next season (sans a new plague).
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 3 @ 8:52 AM ET
Hey homi, did you guys have a nice sunRISE today. Have you checked the standings lately. Is that the NEW YORK YANKEES leading the pack!!πŸ₯±πŸ₯±πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰
- Buff36

I was working in the garden this morning


glad you were able to sweep the angels like we did earlier in the week
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 3 @ 8:53 AM ET
Bills signed WR/KR Tavon Austin.
Set to play for his fourth team in four years, Austin now heads to Buffalo to join the Bills. Last season with the Jaguars Austin totaled 24 receptions for 213 yards and one touchdown, hauling in his first touchdown pass since 2019. While it may be difficult for Austin to see offensive snaps in a crowded Bills receiver room, he could contribute as a returner. He has fielded just five punts over the last two seasons and hasn't returned a kick since 2017.

- SABRES 89

could be a nice sneaky good signing
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 3 @ 8:58 AM ET
Good morning everyone
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 9:03 AM ET
Good morning everyone
- gerbe75pts

You married yet?
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jun 3 @ 9:04 AM ET
1. Montreal Canadiens - Wright
2. New Jersey Devils - Slafkovsky
3. Arizona Coyotes - Cooley
4. Seattle Kraken - Nemec
5. Philadelphia Flyers - Jiricek
6. Columbus Blue Jackets (from Chicago Blackhawks) - Savoie
7. Ottawa Senators - Gauthier
8. Detroit Red Wings - Kemel
9. Buffalo Sabres - Yurov
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 3 @ 9:04 AM ET
could be a nice sneaky good signing
- homiedclown

Agreed
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 3 @ 9:11 AM ET
You married yet?
- Buff36

Not until New Year's this year lol
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 3 @ 9:15 AM ET
1. Montreal Canadiens - Wright
2. New Jersey Devils - Slafkovsky
3. Arizona Coyotes - Cooley
4. Seattle Kraken - Nemec
5. Philadelphia Flyers - Jiricek
6. Columbus Blue Jackets (from Chicago Blackhawks) - Savoie
7. Ottawa Senators - Gauthier
8. Detroit Red Wings - Kemel
9. Buffalo Sabres - Yurov

- IonSabres

Yup you nailed it Buffalo is not scared drafting Russians They believe they can get ahead of the game With teams avoiding them
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