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ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

May 19 @ 9:36 AM ET
Rumors are now fact and they speak volumes…noted.
- washedup20

So if they don’t get jobs then is it less fact and moar rumor.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 19 @ 9:50 AM ET
My sauce told me Johnson was on his way to sign with the Sabres until some local 40 something year old man chased him trying to get an autograph on his Girgensons bobblehead. Johnson ran in fear back to his car and decided to test FA. Adams is stuck in limbo now.

Don’t shoot the messenger people…

- washedup20


Ah, some bad humor early in the day.

Be better washingdudes,20
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 19 @ 9:55 AM ET
So if they don’t get jobs then is it less fact and moar rumor.
- ImThatGuy



If it’s on the internet it’s true, everybody knows that.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 19 @ 10:04 AM ET
If it’s on the internet it’s true, everybody knows that.
- washedup20


Must be having a bad day again washingdudes,20 I see you're going full bully on the internet hiding behind your computer again.

Funny what a humorless troll you've become.

Big tough internet bully 😀
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 19 @ 10:14 AM ET
https://www.buffalohockey...more-chances-with-sabres/
Good Read!!
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

May 19 @ 10:23 AM ET
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/amerks-brett-murray-hopes-career-year-can-create-more-chances-with-sabres/
Good Read!!

- Buff36


He should get a chance next year. He has some scoring ability around the next, but he would instantaneously become the toughest player we've had in uniform since John Scott's giant ass. They don't call him Big Murr for no reason, he's a bowling ball of a man and has an angry streak. He can play defense well, at least based on my eye test, and can skate pretty well for his size. Let Girgs/Okposo both go so we can fit guys like him in, he'd be a big addition IMO.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 19 @ 10:26 AM ET
He should get a chance next year. He has some scoring ability around the next, but he would instantaneously become the toughest player we've had in uniform since John Scott's giant ass. They don't call him Big Murr for no reason, he's a bowling ball of a man and has an angry streak. He can play defense well, at least based on my eye test, and can skate pretty well for his size. Let Girgs/Okposo both go so we can fit guys like him in, he'd be a big addition IMO.
- RhinoFan


I think Murray lacks nhl skating and speed.

Has Size, toughness , grit and a bit of a scoring touch.

Jody gage type ahl tweener IMO.

Swedish_Jesus
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 07.02.2019

May 19 @ 10:28 AM ET
when you go 12 straight years w/o making the playoffs

IMO it's ok for a few fans to be pissed off



imagine if Adams got that 5th round pick for Tage

- homiedclown


Sure, and Karmanos and Ventura have been here for what 3 of those years ?

We missed the playoffs by a point, have a prospect pipeline 90% of the league wishes they had, and cap space out the wazoo.

Not many teams have the flexibility and outlook the Sabres do.

Karmanos and Ventura are part of the reason why
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

May 19 @ 10:31 AM ET
He should get a chance next year. He has some scoring ability around the next, but he would instantaneously become the toughest player we've had in uniform since John Scott's giant ass. They don't call him Big Murr for no reason, he's a bowling ball of a man and has an angry streak. He can play defense well, at least based on my eye test, and can skate pretty well for his size. Let Girgs/Okposo both go so we can fit guys like him in, he'd be a big addition IMO.
- RhinoFan


I hope gets claimed off waivers if he doesn't make the squad. He's a really unique player who could be effective in front of the net on a 2nd PP unit and he is adding PK to his resume as well. I want to see him get a shot somewhere. I think he could be a really nice versatile 4th liner.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 19 @ 10:31 AM ET
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/amerks-brett-murray-hopes-career-year-can-create-more-chances-with-sabres/
Good Read!!

- Buff36



Cheap effective replacement for Girgs or Okposo. Would fill a needed role, get him and Rousek up here next year on the 4th line.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

May 19 @ 10:36 AM ET
I think Murray lacks nhl skating and speed.

Has Size, toughness , grit and a bit of a scoring touch.

Jody gage type ahl tweener IMO.

- Boss34


His top speed is still not great, but his edges have improved a lot. Tbh, I'm not sure he's not a better skater than Okposo today.

Nice reference ^^ could definitely be the outcome. I think there's a little more there, but can't really tell until we get him in a few games.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

May 19 @ 10:37 AM ET
I hope gets claimed off waivers if he doesn't make the squad. He's a really unique player who could be effective in front of the net on a 2nd PP unit and he is adding PK to his resume as well. I want to see him get a shot somewhere. I think he could be a really nice versatile 4th liner.
- Hank Balling


Agreed, he's taking up minutes in the AHL. Either keep him up and give him a chance or get him gone and put your eggs in the Nadeau basket.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 19 @ 10:37 AM ET
Cheap effective replacement for Girgs or Okposo. Would fill a needed role, get him and Rousek up here next year on the 4th line.
- washedup20

I agree, actually think Murray would look nice on Mitts and Savoie's line. Give them a heavy forechecker and then he can plant his A$$ in front. Plus he would help protect the kid.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

May 19 @ 10:38 AM ET
Cheap effective replacement for Girgs or Okposo. Would fill a needed role, get him and Rousek up here next year on the 4th line.
- washedup20


Nail meet head.

Olo out for Kulich or Savoie perhaps too. All other efforts go into fixing the right side D. IMO if they did that, they're a playoff team next year even despite the stacked division.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 19 @ 10:40 AM ET
His top speed is still not great, but his edges have improved a lot. Tbh, I'm not sure he's not a better skater than Okposo today.

Nice reference ^^ could definitely be the outcome. I think there's a little more there, but can't really tell until we get him in a few games.

- RhinoFan

His skating has improved immensely the last 2 years. He's just a Big A$$ man.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

May 19 @ 10:41 AM ET
I hope gets claimed off waivers if he doesn't make the squad. He's a really unique player who could be effective in front of the net on a 2nd PP unit and he is adding PK to his resume as well. I want to see him get a shot somewhere. I think he could be a really nice versatile 4th liner.
- Hank Balling


I can think of a 4th line that needs some size and versatility.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 19 @ 10:43 AM ET
Sure, and Karmanos and Ventura have been here for what 3 of those years ?

We missed the playoffs by a point, have a prospect pipeline 90% of the league wishes they had, and cap space out the wazoo.

Not many teams have the flexibility and outlook the Sabres do.

Karmanos and Ventura are part of the reason why

- Swedish_Jesus


Adam's and company are getting NHL respect.

Not everyone is a fool like washingdudes,20.

Proof positive, his dumb rosen opinion.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 19 @ 10:45 AM ET
Cheap effective replacement for Girgs or Okposo. Would fill a needed role, get him and Rousek up here next year on the 4th line.
- washedup20


Murray's skating will always hold him back.

Rosen though, looking like a sure fire nhl prospect

Maybe take your head out of your ass and take a look at really what's happening in Sabres land....
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 19 @ 10:49 AM ET
His top speed is still not great, but his edges have improved a lot. Tbh, I'm not sure he's not a better skater than Okposo today.

Nice reference ^^ could definitely be the outcome. I think there's a little more there, but can't really tell until we get him in a few games.

- RhinoFan


Appreciate the opinion, I would love a tough, gritty guy like Murray to replace okposo.

Okposo isnt on the Sabres for his skating though....

Hopefully Murray can break though, but with all the 1st round forwards ahead of him, it seams unlikely IMO.

Sabres already have a Jam upfront, of course these rookies most likely see top 9 time.

Thses playoffs probably have kyvyn and company 2nd guessing the okposo/ girgs press conference thoughts
RichardRoma
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.18.2017

May 19 @ 10:52 AM ET
Nail meet head.

Olo out for Kulich or Savoie perhaps too. All other efforts go into fixing the right side D. IMO if they did that, they're a playoff team next year even despite the stacked division.

- RhinoFan

The fans want Savoie included in a trade package for a RD and a Top 6 forward.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 19 @ 10:53 AM ET
Funny, people say Murray's skating will always hold him back. He isn't exactly playing with slow pokes in Rochester. Think if he can keep up with the likes of Rosen Kulich Rousek Weissbach Biro who can all skate. Think he can do it here.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 19 @ 10:55 AM ET
Murray's skating will always hold him back.

Rosen though, looking like a sure fire nhl prospect

Maybe take your head out of your ass and take a look at really what's happening in Sabres land....

- Boss34



Have a day:

https://shop.nhl.com/buff...4+d-941185+z-9-1570548952
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 19 @ 10:56 AM ET
Funny, people say Murray's skating will always hold him back. He isn't exactly playing with slow pokes in Rochester. Think if he can keep up with the likes of Rosen Kulich Rousek Weissbach Biro who can all skate. Think he can do it here.
- Buff36



While praising the worst skaters on the Sabres…Girgs and Okposo
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 19 @ 10:59 AM ET
While praising the worst skaters on the Sabres…Girgs and Okposo
- washedup20

Murray may never make it, but think it's more about the forward depth they have then his skating.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 19 @ 11:01 AM ET
Murray may never make it, but think it's more about the forward depth they have then his skating.
- Buff36



What depth do they have for the role he would play?

Again Adams has stocked the cupboard with the same type of prospect.

Does Rosen hit his peak playing 3/4th line ground and pound style?
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