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homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 19 @ 9:45 AM ET
anyone else unsure if quinn and peterka are 2nd or third liners?
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 19 @ 9:46 AM ET
If they come out and lay another dud at home tonight I swear....
- The_Inkwell


I would really be shocked. The Isle are coming off a b2b. The arena is going to be primed. I would question Granato if they don't come out on fire.

Now, maybe a goalie makes 45 saves, but I can't imagine them not coming out on fire.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 19 @ 9:57 AM ET
this is odd

https://www.spectorshocke...mor-mill-january-19-2023/



THE PROVINCE: Ben Kuzma reports the Bruins, Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are kicking tires on the Canucks captain. However, there are cost certainty concerns and the Canucks have not granted permission for potential suitors to talk contract with Horvat’s agent.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 19 @ 10:06 AM ET
this is odd

https://www.spectorshocke...mor-mill-january-19-2023/



THE PROVINCE: Ben Kuzma reports the Bruins, Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are kicking tires on the Canucks captain. However, there are cost certainty concerns and the Canucks have not granted permission for potential suitors to talk contract with Horvat’s agent.

- homiedclown

Sabres could probably snag something halfway useful if they were to use there Cap space as a weapon. But that's obviously not happening, don't even want to retain.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 19 @ 10:06 AM ET
this is odd

https://www.spectorshocke...mor-mill-january-19-2023/



THE PROVINCE: Ben Kuzma reports the Bruins, Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are kicking tires on the Canucks captain. However, there are cost certainty concerns and the Canucks have not granted permission for potential suitors to talk contract with Horvat’s agent.

- homiedclown


If the Bruins or Canes get him... lock the cup up.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 19 @ 10:09 AM ET
anyone else unsure if quinn and peterka are 2nd or third liners?
- homiedclown


ATOI states they are 2nd.


https://www.naturalstattr...m/teamreport.php?team=BUF
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 19 @ 10:13 AM ET
ATOI states they are 2nd.


https://www.naturalstattr...m/teamreport.php?team=BUF

- TheSabresTaco

when the dust settles

odds both are on the top 6 in 20 months?
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 19 @ 10:14 AM ET
when the dust settles

odds both are on the top 6 in 20 months?

- homiedclown


Unless we were to bring in better I would say disappointing if they're not. I don't think we will bring in better, so 80% they are top 6.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 19 @ 10:18 AM ET
Unless we were to bring in better I would say disappointing if they're not. I don't think we will bring in better, so 80% they are top 6.
- lacaprup


so savoie/bedard/kulich on the third line?


what do we then do with ostlund, rosen and all those 2nd rd picks then?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 19 @ 10:19 AM ET
Sabres could probably snag something halfway useful if they were to use there Cap space as a weapon. But that's obviously not happening, don't even want to retain.
- Buff36


Bo Horvat is not the kind of acquisition the Sabres are looking for. The player, yes, the business part of it, no.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 19 @ 10:20 AM ET
JJ part of the good old paper shuffle. What a mess this is becoming.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 19 @ 10:20 AM ET
when the dust settles

odds both are on the top 6 in 20 months?

- homiedclown


95%
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 19 @ 10:20 AM ET
JJ part of the good old paper shuffle. What a mess this is becoming.
- Buff36


I am not sure but I think he can come back once Vinnie clears. In order for UPL to practice JJ had to be sent down.

So let's take a look in 4 hours.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 19 @ 10:21 AM ET
so savoie/bedard/kulich on the third line?


what do we then do with ostlund, rosen and all those 2nd rd picks then?

- homiedclown


My feelings on all the forward prospects are well known. They're nothing but assets to bring in NHL players. This team does not need to add anyone under 24 or 25 years old. We need to add veterans who know how to play an 82 game season, and a bit of playoff exp would be a nice add.

I don't see how any rookie makes the NHL team better next year unless his name is Bedard.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 19 @ 10:21 AM ET
I am not sure but I think he can come back once Vinnie clears. In order for UPL to practice JJ had to be sent down.

So let's take a look in 4 hours.

- TheSabresTaco


2pm before we'll know.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 19 @ 10:22 AM ET
Bo Horvat is not the kind of acquisition the Sabres are looking for. The player, yes, the business part of it, no.
- TheSabresTaco

I am not saying go after him personally, even though I like him. But might get something for helping a team out with the Cap.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 19 @ 10:22 AM ET
so savoie/bedard/kulich on the third line?


what do we then do with ostlund, rosen and all those 2nd rd picks then?

- homiedclown


well that's bold of you
The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

Jan 19 @ 10:22 AM ET
I would really be shocked. The Isle are coming off a b2b. The arena is going to be primed. I would question Granato if they don't come out on fire.

Now, maybe a goalie makes 45 saves, but I can't imagine them not coming out on fire.

- lacaprup


Good points. They seem to show up for a packed house, especially when we've had special nights. I am still down from the home games last week and this past Monday.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 19 @ 10:23 AM ET
well that's bold of you
- TheSabresTaco


lolz... I obviously did not see that in my reply. good catch. sneaky bastard he is.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 19 @ 10:23 AM ET
I am not sure but I think he can come back once Vinnie clears. In order for UPL to practice JJ had to be sent down.

So let's take a look in 4 hours.

- TheSabresTaco

Isn't it 24hrs once the move is made.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 19 @ 10:23 AM ET
Good points. They seem to show up for a packed house, especially when we've had special nights. I am still down from the home games last week and this past Monday.
- The_Inkwell


We will be getting Sorokin.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 19 @ 10:24 AM ET
I am not saying go after him personally, even though I like him. But might get something for helping a team out with the Cap.
- Buff36


Well if they didn't do it in the offseason, or the past 2 TDLs.. why would we think they do it now.

It would need to be a more complex move, like using Mitts to take on a similar player 2x as much, and a pending UFA or something.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 19 @ 10:24 AM ET
well that's bold of you
- TheSabresTaco

I watched a few of their recent games


lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 19 @ 10:24 AM ET
I watched a few of their recent games
- homiedclown


can't argue that.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 19 @ 10:25 AM ET
Isn't it 24hrs once the move is made.
- Buff36


waivers is always 2 pm the following day..

as far as recalls, I don't know what the rules are for timing.


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