The team that "could be in last place by the weekend" is how tied for 2nd in the Eastern Conference.

The team that "could be in last place by the weekend" is how tied for 2nd in the Eastern Conference.
- IonSabres

Playing very well in spurts. Great 3rd last night.

Still think getting a legit Top 4 RD would go along way.

Buffalo Sabres +3,400 to win the Atlantic divison. $5 for $170. Just sayin'.

Still think getting a legit Top 4 RD would go along way.
- Buff36

Stay at home or press the offense?

Stay at home or press the offense?
- lacaprup

Stay at home, let Power just play and learn. Think that was the biggest thing with Dahlin. They didn't get him that partner until last year. If Murphy's contract was a year or 2 shorter I would have taken him. Can play heavy minutes, is a Stay at home and would protect the kid when needed.

Still think getting a legit Top 4 RD would go along way.
- Buff36

You know what makes this team better? Getting 3 NHL caliber defensemen back in the lineup. And then trade Joker and an asset for a real top 4 D

Stay at home, let Power just play and learn. Think that was the biggest thing with Dahlin. They didn't get him that partner until last year. If Murphy's contract was a year or 2 shorter I would have taken him. Can play heavy minutes, is a Stay at home and would protect the kid when needed.
- Buff36

Until Boosh and Sammy are back we clearly need one, but it seems like they really like the 6 they started the season with (and for good reason).

If they're going to continue to score like a top ten offense then the thing i want them to get - and he could be a forward or defenseman - is an old school knuckle dragging goon. Someone who comes into the lineup once every 4th game just to abuse someone.

It's time to put fear into other teams. Whether or not it works for the opposition, they all think they can run any Sabre at any time. That will end when we beat the living poop out of someone in front of their teammates. We dont have anyone like that. Easy to find somewhere; easy to scratch.

Wow!!! Chubb just got a 5yr 119M extension from Miami

you think boss needs some private time after that girgensons play

Until Boosh and Sammy are back we clearly need one, but it seems like they really like the 6 they started the season with (and for good reason).

If they're going to continue to score like a top ten offense then the thing i want them to get - and he could be a forward or defenseman - is an old school knuckle dragging goon. Someone who comes into the lineup once every 4th game just to abuse someone.

It's time to put fear into other teams. Whether or not it works for the opposition, they all think they can run any Sabre at any time. That will end when we beat the living poop out of someone in front of their teammates. We dont have anyone like that. Easy to find somewhere; easy to scratch.
- lacaprup

Samuelsson Dahlin are a good pair
Power ? Need his partner
Bryson Lyubushkin were good together
Go get a legit partner for Power and that D core is solid.

You know what makes this team better? Getting 3 NHL caliber defensemen back in the lineup. And then trade Joker and an asset for a real top 4 D
- TheSabresTaco

Agree

Samuelsson Dahlin are a good pair
Power ? Need his partner
Bryson Lyubushkin were good together
Go get a legit partner for Power and that D core is solid.
- Buff36

Am I the last holdout who likes Joker?

you think boss needs some private time after that girgensons play
- TheSabresTaco

Maybe, sure he stroked his Girgensons BobbleHead all night.

Am I the last holdout who likes Joker?
- lacaprup

Yes

Can we start talking about the fact we might have a clutch team? It's hard to know because they haven't played big games, but:

Won the Vegas game.
Won the Heritage Classic.
Won RJ night.
Now, two comebacks in a row. We might have some prime time players.

Edit: also, we have a ridiculous 3rd period scoring diff

Stay at home or press the offense?
- lacaprup

Go big or go home.

He would need to waive his NMC, and the length of his contract is troublesome, but that should also mean the return on a trade won't be much to get him.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/erik-karlsson

Go big or go home.

He would need to waive his NMC, and the length of his contract is troublesome, but that should also mean the return on a trade won't be much to get him.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/erik-karlsson
- kingcong39

The way game is played right now is taylor made for Dahlin and Karlsson. If you put him on the Sabres is that too much of a good thing? He's the ultimate "your best defense is a good offense" player.

The way game is played right now is taylor made for Dahlin and Karlsson. If you put him on the Sabres is that too much of a good thing? He's the ultimate "your best defense is a good offense" player.
- lacaprup

Can never have too much of a good thing?

If they're going for an attacking style, why not go all in on that style?

I understand Karlsson's contract is very rough, but the structure of it makes the last 2 years palatable from an actual dollars owed perspective (but not from a salary cap perspective).

Go big or go home.

He would need to waive his NMC, and the length of his contract is troublesome, but that should also mean the return on a trade won't be much to get him.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/erik-karlsson
- kingcong39

Funny even if you did trade for him the Sabres would still be 700,000 under the floor next year. Of course other players need to be signed. But that's wild

Can never have too much of a good thing?

If they're going for an attacking style, why not go all in on that style?

I understand Karlsson's contract is very rough, but the structure of it makes the last 2 years palatable from an actual dollars owed perspective (but not from a salary cap perspective).
- kingcong39

He would immediately become our second best puck possession player and only a hair behind Dahlin. He would be our best or second best goal scorer. He adds experience that can only come from outside the org. You won't hear me complain.

He would immediately become our second best puck possession player and only a hair behind Dahlin. He would be our best or second best goal scorer. He adds experience that can only come from outside the org. You won't hear me complain.
- lacaprup

The top 4 defense below would be something to see.

Samuelsson - Dahlin
Power - Karlsson

The top 4 defense below would be something to see.

Samuelsson - Dahlin
Power - Karlsson
- kingcong39

You're not getting Erik Karlsson

The top 4 defense below would be something to see.

Samuelsson - Dahlin
Power - Karlsson
- kingcong39

Wow!!! Chubb just got a 5yr 119M extension from Miami
- Buff36

FIRE BEANE. ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL!!!