Momma Said! We Suck

Granato's pregame speech tonight was leaked:

Dreger talking possible NHLers going to the WJHC on Insider Trading: “Zach Benson of the Buffalo Sabres is not going, he’s too important to the Sabres team, he’s on the power play, he’s on the penalty kill, he plays with Thompson and Tuch, so that’s not happening”

I think they should send him to WJ then to juniors.

I think they should send him to WJ then to juniors.
- manvanfan

It's more important he learn the Sabres way, instead of experiencing a Winning one.

I think they should send him to WJ then to juniors.
- manvanfan

1 point in last 7 games

I have not seen first round production like that since our pick from 2012

1 point in last 7 games

I have not seen first round production like that since our pick from 2012
- homiedclown

Was it worth keeping the team in Buffalo if it’s this bad?

When Darcy said get ready for suffering… did he mean Pegula ownership?

I would rather this team stay the Sabres, move to Hamilton, be successful and win a Stanley Cup than stay in Buffalo and rot.

That’s just about where I’m at.

Was it worth keeping the team in Buffalo if it’s this bad?

When Darcy said get ready for suffering… did he mean Pegula ownership?

I would rather this team stay the Sabres, move to Hamilton, be successful and win a Stanley Cup than stay in Buffalo and rot.

That’s just about where I’m at.
- Jet Jaguar BD

Yes.

No, just a rebuild.

(frank) that.

this team has underperformed so badly, I do not know what they need more in a trade

top 4 shutdown d man?
3rd line center?
top 6 power forward?
goalie?
- homiedclown

Which roles do Rosen, Savoie, Ostlund, Kulich fill from that list? How impactful do you think they can be, and when?

Do you see any other prospects being NHL positive impact ready for next season to take on any needed roles, or improve an existing position?

Yes.

No, just a rebuild.

(frank) that.
- QuinnFan

A 12 year (frank)ing rebuild?

Yes.

No, just a rebuild.

(frank) that.
- QuinnFan

It was rhetoric regardless lol

Which roles do Rosen, Savoie, Ostlund, Kulich fill from that list? How impactful do you think they can be, and when?

Do you see any other prospects being NHL positive impact ready for next season to take on any needed roles, or improve an existing position?
- washedup20

Kulich should be 3C by next year. Rosen and Savoie are upgrades to Okposo, Olo or Jost. So 3/4? None are power forwards, so don't meet that role, if that's all we need it should be an easy trade to make. Ostlund is going to need a year in RCH.

It was rhetoric regardless lol
- Jet Jaguar BD

I know, I'm just angry how this year has went. I don't want this to be the straw that breaks the camel's back. If Arizona gets to stay, so should we!!!!

Kulich should be 3C by next year. Rosen and Savoie are upgrades to Okposo, Olo or Jost. So 3/4? None are power forwards, so don't meet that role, if that's all we need it should be an easy trade to make. Ostlund is going to need a year in RCH.
- QuinnFan

I am not trying to be rude, I am curious though:

The NHL team doesn't have a 3rd line at the moment. The solution is to add a rookie at center who is still adjusting to the NA game....and is small and brings 0 physicality?

The current 4th line that gets physically steam rolled, is going to be replaced by 2 rookies that spent their careers playing top 6 offensive roles?

What has Ostlund done to make you believe he only needs 1 season in Rochester?

I am curious to see your lineup.

What are the Blues going to do with Kyrou? This is getting out of hand. Guy is owed 8+ forever, the fans are booing him in game...but that contract would be very hard to move. Think there's any chance he's bought out? I don't know what the numbers would be like, but doubt, with that many years left, that it's pretty.

TBH, some are looking to offload Skinner. If he's waive his NM to move south, which is doubtful but still, would you entertain that?

I know, I'm just angry how this year has went. I don't want this to be the straw that breaks the camel's back. If Arizona gets to stay, so should we!!!!
- QuinnFan

There is a huge market in Buffalo for winning hockey. A quality sports owner would recognize this and not see the need to shell out the $ it would take to relocate the team.

I know, I'm just angry how this year has went. I don't want this to be the straw that breaks the camel's back. If Arizona gets to stay, so should we!!!!
- QuinnFan

Move Arizona to Houston and rebrand them as a NASA or space-themed team. Ottawa could realistically end up in Quebec and just stay the Senators.

Buffalo needs to get it together if they want to stay in Buffalo and I am dead serious. There’s too much money in larger markets and the team is dreadful.

I am not trying to be rude, I am curious though:

The NHL team doesn't have a 3rd line at the moment. The solution is to add a rookie at center who is still adjusting to the NA game....and is small and brings 0 physicality?

The current 4th line that gets physically steam rolled, is going to be replaced by 2 rookies that spent their careers playing top 6 offensive roles?

What has Ostlund done to make you believe he only needs 1 season in Rochester?

I am curious to see your lineup.
- washedup20

For Ostlund, that was more of an at least than a firm one year. His season last year did show he's got NHL promise. Vaxjo is simply a powerhouse this year and he's further down the lineup and getting no PP time.

As far as a lineup goes, can I trade away Skinner or no? I'd trade him for a bag of pucks if we could convince Stammer or Willy to sign. Personally, I would do anything I could to get that done.

Stammer Tage Tuch
Benson Cozens Rosen
Peterka Kulich Quinn
Larry Krebs Larry

I'd basically try my darndest to move Skinner, sign Stammer or Willy, and get two hard nosed Larry's to play bouncer for us. If we use Mitts as a trade currency, throw in Savoie, you should be able to get a very good RHD. Those pairings can change, but with Dahlin, Power, RyJo and that acquired RHD, I think the top4 is set. Sammy and a FA is fine as a 3rd pairing, Sammy can at least play up a pair if need be.

Unlike y'all, I know UPL and Levi just need time and a lot better defensive support. They're fine in my eyes.

Move Arizona to Houston and rebrand them as a NASA or space-themed team. Ottawa could realistically end up in Quebec and just stay the Senators.

Buffalo needs to get it together if they want to stay in Buffalo and I am dead serious. There’s too much money in larger markets and the team is dreadful.
- Jet Jaguar BD

Eventually, this will be a thing. But as long as problems like Arizona are still around, Buffalo is safe. Eventually, this league will get its poop together and then brand value will be thr focus, something Buffalo provides very little of.

There is a huge market in Buffalo for winning hockey. A quality sports owner would recognize this and not see the need to shell out the $ it would take to relocate the team.
- washedup20

This gives me hope, not to sound like a wuss, but it would really crush me if they moved.

Move Arizona to Houston and rebrand them as a NASA or space-themed team. Ottawa could realistically end up in Quebec and just stay the Senators.

Buffalo needs to get it together if they want to stay in Buffalo and I am dead serious. There’s too much money in larger markets and the team is dreadful.
- Jet Jaguar BD

At least they'll move others first, once AZ and Ottawa get marching orders, we'll be on notice.

Eventually, this will be a thing. But as long as problems like Arizona are still around, Buffalo is safe. Eventually, this league will get its poop together and then brand value will be thr focus, something Buffalo provides very little of.
- buffalofan19

kelly pegula will save the franchise

What are the Blues going to do with Kyrou? This is getting out of hand. Guy is owed 8+ forever, the fans are booing him in game...but that contract would be very hard to move. Think there's any chance he's bought out? I don't know what the numbers would be like, but doubt, with that many years left, that it's pretty.

TBH, some are looking to offload Skinner. If he's waive his NM to move south, which is doubtful but still, would you entertain that?
- QuinnFan

Him crying like a b*tch won't help his trade value either. These soft kids signing huge contracts that haven't won anything is a plague on the league.

Him crying like a b*tch won't help his trade value either. These soft kids signing huge contracts that haven't won anything is a plague on the league.
- washedup20

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...central/team.php?team=BUF

Him crying like a b*tch won't help his trade value either. These soft kids signing huge contracts that haven't won anything is a plague on the league.
- washedup20

Crying or not, he's a hell of a player, IMO.