Sure,
but my point is that the team in front of the goaltending projects to improve as they develop

Idk how we can say that with the goalies we currently have (Comrie/Anderson)
Hopefully some of the kids we have coming can develop into the goaltending we need,
bc we currently aren’t getting enough
- jdfitz77

Will just reiterate that average for 3.3m is better than you should expect.

Will just reiterate that average for 3.3m is better than you should expect.
- Lunaion

Idk that the goaltending is what we should “expect” for 3.3mil

I’m focused on getting the goaltending we NEED
And if that means spending more $$$ in net, then we have plenty of Cap space to do that

Idk that the goaltending is what we should “expect” for 3.3mil

I’m focused on getting the goaltending we NEED
And if that means spending more $$$ in net, then we have plenty of Cap space to do that
- jdfitz77

Yes I’m ok with Comrie as a flyer and I’m rooting for him but not having a #1 goalie is unacceptable with the current cap room. Not he biggest problem tonight but his numbers are what they are. Enough with this ‘development year’ let’s compete.

Yes I’m ok with Comrie as a flyer and I’m rooting for him but not having a #1 goalie is unacceptable with the current cap room. Not he biggest problem tonight but his numbers are what they are. Enough with this ‘development year’ let’s compete.
- madmorrison

Easier said than done
But the bottom line is that our goaltending still appears to be up in the air moving forward

This team still needs a top 6 center and winger, a top 4 defenseman and a legit goalie.

This team still needs a top 6 center and winger, a top 4 defenseman and a legit goalie.
- zdp1189

You’re not wrong

I just wonder how many ppl actually thought this team was “ready” as is though?

Bc no one should’ve thought that

1C we might have
At the least, we can project to having 3 guys that are (or will be soon) of 2C quality

We also have wingers developing & more talented forwards on the way

Defense is a bit of a question that we’ll have a much better idea about as this season moves along

Goalie is the big one that we need to take care of
Comrie has been “ok” overall- at best
That’s not good enough to get us remotely close to where we wanna be
And there’s just no way to know how the kids are gonna work out in net

Things aren't going well tonight for his political party. He came here to take out his frustrations
- sabresfan69

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Once again, a swing & a miss by you

https://www.wsj.com/livec...pen--ApdjRuTyeZwsKnuskqvm

Good ole Peyton Krebs with his 5th game of the season and second in a row without a shot on net. BUST. Go back Rochester, kid, you're not an NHLer this year.

It's honestly tough to play 11 games and not have a shot in 5 of them. I think Z train had 3 shots in the 1st period last night.

Idk that the goaltending is what we should “expect” for 3.3mil

I’m focused on getting the goaltending we NEED
And if that means spending more $$$ in net, then we have plenty of Cap space to do that
- jdfitz77

Maybe you should tell Adams that, cause he should have been focusing on that the last 3yrs.

Maybe you should tell Adams that, cause he should have been focusing on that the last 3yrs.
- Buff36

That's been my consistent gripe.

Just flamed Comrie and Krebs on WGR. 6:15am call start for those using audacy.

That's been my consistent gripe.

Just flamed Comrie and Krebs on WGR. 6:15am call start for those using audacy.
- lacaprup

We new what Comrie is and was HOPE that maybe he could continue his growth from last year. Arizona took a chance on there goalie last year, Sabres could have signed him too, and he has been decent for them.

We new what Comrie is and was HOPE that maybe he could continue his growth from last year. Arizona took a chance on there goalie last year, Sabres could have signed him too, and he has been decent for them.
- Buff36

I'm ready for UPL. I know the Rochester numbers are terrible, but his limited NHL numbers aren't. The season is on the brink right now. We need wins in the next two games. If I'm Meatballs I'm giving Anderson my best William Wallace Braveheart speech. We need him Thursday and Saturday night. I don't know if he can do that anymore.

Tough spot. All created by the GM.

I'm ready for UPL. I know the Rochester numbers are terrible, but his limited NHL numbers aren't. The season is on the brink right now. We need wins in the next two games. If I'm Meatballs I'm giving Anderson my best William Wallace Braveheart speech. We need him Thursday and Saturday night. I don't know if he can do that anymore.

Tough spot. All created by the GM.
- lacaprup

Pretty much, think it's one of his biggest failures was not getting a good goalie. And UPL is getting shelled down there most nights. See where it goes

That's been my consistent gripe.

Just flamed Comrie and Krebs on WGR. 6:15am call start for those using audacy.
- lacaprup

Hopefully Savoie keeps developing. Cozens, Mittelstadt and Krebs have all disappointed as possible 2C candidates.

This is starting to look like a miss by Botterill

https://www.nhl.com/player/trevor-zegras-8481533

Comrie isn’t the problem.

Cozens tipped in 2 goals

A pass cross to a wide open coyote isn’t on Comrie.

And I forgot the last one.

Analytics did fine with Comrie.
- Sabretooth9

Nope,
All poops are the same.

Hopefully Savoie keeps developing. Cozens, Mittelstadt and Krebs have all disappointed as possible 2C candidates.

This is starting to look like a miss by Botterill

https://www.nhl.com/player/trevor-zegras-8481533
- Hank Balling

Cozens or JJ haven't been the same since Donnie broke them up. Donnie is sacrificing combos that work together to try and get certain players rolling. Sometimes those players need to be removed and someone else given a shot.

Skinner Tallness Tuch
JJ Cozens Quinn
Asplund Mitts Olofsson
Fall Down Boy Krebs Okposo

Sabres have a plethora of prospects to look at. If Krebs isn't ready then swap him and Rousek or Kulich and see if they fit in the puzzle. Doesn't mean you have given up on Krebs.

I'm ready for UPL. I know the Rochester numbers are terrible, but his limited NHL numbers aren't. The season is on the brink right now. We need wins in the next two games. If I'm Meatballs I'm giving Anderson my best William Wallace Braveheart speech. We need him Thursday and Saturday night. I don't know if he can do that anymore.

Tough spot. All created by the GM.
- lacaprup

Was winning ever the primary concern for this season?

Doesn't seem so by the moves management made and didn't make.

I'm not even sure winning is a top 3 concern for them.

Sabres have a plethora of prospects to look at. If Krebs isn't ready then swap him and Rousek or Kulich and see if they fit in the puzzle. Doesn't mean you have given up on Krebs.
- Buff36

If Krebs had this much game tape on him when the Sabres were looking to make the trade with Vegas, would Vegas have been so resistant to adding him to the deal? Would Buffalo have been insistent he be included in the deal?

The point: As Nolan used to say, prospects become suspects, and getting the timing right on that is far from easy.

Hopefully Savoie keeps developing. Cozens, Mittelstadt and Krebs have all disappointed as possible 2C candidates.

This is starting to look like a miss by Botterill

https://www.nhl.com/player/trevor-zegras-8481533
- Hank Balling

I honestly don't have that much of a problem with Cozens's game. The problem is that if you're going to build a team this way, you need another center of his caliber or better. Even when/if Cozens hits his ceiling, you're not going to be that good of a team with just him and Thompson up the middle. You need at least 3 guys of that caliber. Maybe Savoie can be #3, but odds are that guy isn't in the organization yet.

Allen most likely not playing this week

I honestly don't have that much of a problem with Cozens's game. The problem is that if you're going to build a team this way, you need another center of his caliber or better. Even when/if Cozens hits his ceiling, you're not going to be that good of a team with just him and Thompson up the middle. You need at least 3 guys of that caliber. Maybe Savoie can be #3, but odds are that guy isn't in the organization yet.
- buffalofan19

Cozens at best is a 2C. His max potentially. We are missing a number 1 center.

Savoie has a higher potential than cozens and would be a 1C. Time will tell. Long way to go on him

Sabres have a plethora of prospects to look at. If Krebs isn't ready then swap him and Rousek or Kulich and see if they fit in the puzzle. Doesn't mean you have given up on Krebs.
- Buff36

If you are hating on Krebs. Quinn should also follow

Problem is. They are too good for the AHL and need to get up to NHL speed. The only way to do that is by playing NHL games

Cozens at best is a 2C. His max potentially. We are missing a number 1 center.

Savoie has a higher potential than cozens and would be a 1C. Time will tell. Long way to go on him
- Sabretooth9

I think we have a #1 Center his name is Tage.. 8 goals, 8 helpers, 16 points in 13 games, how much more production do you want from a #1 Center.

he has more points then" the one that shall not be named) 16 vs 15 and that other #1 generational talented center has played 1 more game then Tage.