I like Clifton. Not sure what to think about the Johnson. It’s not 2015 anymore.
- IndianaSabresFan

I liked both signings, but heard Clifton was a healthy scratch for the Bruins in the playoffs. Not sure if it's true?

That's not a good sign.

Seems similar to olofsson. When you need him most. You dont scratch a guy......

What is any GM going to say in the spot? If he were shopping for another goalie, would he admit it there?
- Slump Buster

I’m not even talking about thaf comment

He’s routinely alluded to and even today basically said that he’s not going move assets if he doesn’t have to.

Nothing significant is coming because he ultimately won’t pull the trigger.

He’s Darcy

What is any GM going to say in the spot? If he were shopping for another goalie, would he admit it there?
- Slump Buster

He is saying what he needs to say. Nothing is final. If it ends up that he can’t get anything done has to run with UPL he can’t be out there on the record saying he isn’t good enough.

I liked both signings, but heard Clifton was a healthy scratch for the Bruins in the playoffs. Not sure if it's true?

That's not a good sign.

Seems similar to olofsson. When you need him most. You dont scratch a guy......
- Boss34

This is shocking.

The plan was to find out about the kids. I know you know this. He isn't the new Darcy or any of that garbage.
- Slump Buster

He’s operating exactly like Regeir did.

Prove otherwise please

I’m not even talking about thaf comment

He’s routinely alluded to and even today basically said that he’s not going move assets if he doesn’t have to.

Nothing significant is coming because he ultimately won’t pull the trigger.

He’s Darcy
- sbroads24

Sabres were a good smart organization under Darcy. It's a compliment.

He’s operating exactly like Regeir did.

Prove otherwise please
- sbroads24

This is such a bs opinion. He's not operating anything like Darcy.

Darcy's teams made the playoffs

Nah, this is pretty much what I expected.

Looks like an 85-90 point team to me. I hope Donny doesn't take the fall because Adams refused to part with his premium Murrancy
- Hank Balling

You think they lost between 1-6 pts?

Sabres were a good smart organization under Darcy. It's a compliment.
- Boss34

They were. They also failed to ultimately take the next step because the GM was routinely afraid to make a mistake.

Adams is the same way

I’d listen to Gerbe.

Adams tells the media fluff, he tells you what’s good.

Up to you decide what you want to believe.
- Swedish_Jesus

Only the 2nd day, but I give it a C so far

You think they lost between 1-6 pts?
- Michael Ghofrani

Very possibly. I think there's a good chance for offensive regression and I don't think the moves they made are likely to offset that

He’s operating exactly like Regeir did.

Prove otherwise please
- sbroads24

So at what point did he become "do something Darcy"? After he had already built a team that was ready for the cup. Nobody complained about his actions in 2006 when the team was on the rise. Why doesn't Adams get the same benefit of the doubt? The team is still ascending - there is an assumption that more moves automatically means that we get better faster.

Baller, you really dont like the 2 additions?

Both seem like big upgrades IMO

No more bryson or joker most likely......

What am I missing, the Sabres didnt go agaisnt everything we've learned about KA and his patience?

Maybe your expectations were falsely high?
- Boss34

Connor Clifton was good enough to play 78 games on historically what was the best regular season team ever, was THE BEST (YES, THAT'S RIGHT, THE BEST) defenseman in the entire NHL in power play goals against per 60 minutes played while shorthanded, his teammates loved him, the fans loved him, he hits, he fights, has great wheels and offensive upside, but....he sucks.

Am I doing this right?

They were. They also failed to ultimately take the next step because the GM was routinely afraid to make a mistake.

Adams is the same way
- sbroads24

Darcy had his “rules” and it ultimately bit him in the ass and he lost two of the best 1-2 punches this team has ever had at the same time.

Adams locked up a pretty damn good 1-2 punch long term. Will they be as good as? We shall see

Very possibly. I think there's a good chance for offensive regression and I don't think the moves they made are likely to offset that
- Hank Balling

Lyubushkin was like their worst player. Clifton taking his spot in the lineup probably adds pts. Same with Levi over at least one of comrie/upl.

The offense will cool off for some. Id ultimately put them right now at the same 90-92 pts assuming Levi is good.

He's probably looking for a long term deal wouldnt you think?

Like 5 for 25 million?
- Boss34

Sure he probably is, but he is running out of teams that can offer that or he might take that from. Lot of rumors of Agents telling there clients to get ready for a short term deal and see what next year brings with a hopefully better Cap situation

They were. They also failed to ultimately take the next step because the GM was routinely afraid to make a mistake.

Adams is the same way
- sbroads24

There's some similarities, like trading for briere/ drury and tage/ tuch.

This book isnt written yet.

I wasn't here for the 2 signings, I'm assuming you didnt like them? Couple small upgrades?

Very possibly. I think there's a good chance for offensive regression and I don't think the moves they made are likely to offset that
- Hank Balling

I’d say our defense got better. I just don’t know that it moved the needle much

They were. They also failed to ultimately take the next step because the GM was routinely afraid to make a mistake.

Adams is the same way
- sbroads24

Source?

Source?
- Slump Buster

Press conference.

Shaggy and Scooby pulled the mask off and revealed Darcy.

Didn’t you see ?

Connor Clifton was good enough to play 78 games on historically what was the best regular season team ever, was THE BEST (YES, THAT'S RIGHT, THE BEST) defenseman in the entire NHL in power play goals against per 60 minutes played while shorthanded, his teammates loved him, the fans loved him, he hits, he fights, has great wheels and offensive upside, but....he sucks.

Am I doing this right?
- Powerslave

Like the signing, don't think I saw anyone say he sucks. See how it goes and if he can handle 3 more minutes a night.

Connor Clifton was good enough to play 78 games on historically what was the best regular season team ever, was THE BEST (YES, THAT'S RIGHT, THE BEST) defenseman in the entire NHL in power play goals against per 60 minutes played while shorthanded, his teammates loved him, the fans loved him, he hits, he fights, has great wheels and offensive upside, but....he sucks.

Am I doing this right?
- Powerslave

Good post

I really like the signing and it wasn't a bottom barrel cheap deal. The Sabres liked Clifton, made him a priority and stole him from our arch rival.

Was a bit concerned when. I heard he was a healthy scratch in the playoffs. I'm not sure if this has been verified?

Source?
- Slump Buster

We’re literally witnessing it and he’s telling us at the same time.

We can call it GM speak all we want but Adams has been relatively transparent

I’d say our defense got better. I just don’t know that it moved the needle much
- IndianaSabresFan

I definitely agree the defense is improved.

If Levi misses two weeks you're looking at a UPL/Comrie (Tokarski) pairing. That could be the season right there. Or if Levi simply can't handle the workload.

Godspeed to the plan. Or maybe Gerbe is right and they're not going to do this again

Connor Clifton was good enough to play 78 games on historically what was the best regular season team ever, was THE BEST (YES, THAT'S RIGHT, THE BEST) defenseman in the entire NHL in power play goals against per 60 minutes played while shorthanded, his teammates loved him, the fans loved him, he hits, he fights, has great wheels and offensive upside, but....he sucks.

Am I doing this right?
- Powerslave

Clifton’s career average TOI is 16:59

He’s a fine player, but he’s 28 and he’s never proved he can play a big top 4 role.

Jokiharju played 22:00 + a lot of nights