Hairs are standing on the back of my neck.

I fear Okposo 2.0 but with acquisition costs in addition to the salary.
- Der Kaiser

Ship them Okposo 1st, Nylander +

I love that I get attacked for saying Botts should do something, that he is doing nothing to help this team and yet here is a writer saying Botts is too patience. Love it!
https://www.diebytheblade...n-sobotka-smith-botterill
- sabresfan69

You don't get ridiculed for suggesting Botts should do something.
Your post go from 0 - 120 in a half a heart beat to burn it to the ground including the Events Planner on staff.

Two years left and the exact vet type for this team. Doubt he waives to come here.
- dadeadhead

Would u rather have Getzlaf for 2 more years,
or sign Stone (for example) for 7yrs?

Easy answer for me

Smith-Larsson-Erod is a fine 4th line, if Housley would commit to playing them like a 4th line
- jcragcrumple

It would be.
However, the reality is Okposo is here and 99.9% likely to stay for another season or two...the only line he can play on anymore on is the 4th...therefore Erod or Larry have to go somewhere else...maybe Erod to 3rd

Ship them Okposo 1st, Nylander +
- dadeadhead

They aren't taking that. No way.

Ship them Okposo 1st, Nylander +
- dadeadhead

That's a lot to pay for a guy who is 34 years old. You may be right, but I wouldn't do it.

a trade for a re-signed Trouba would be far less than 4 firsts IMO
- Der Kaiser

Sure.
However, IMO they aren't trading him and weakening their chances st a SC run ... so that was the basis of my "only way".

It would be.
However, the reality is Okposo is here and 99.9% likely to stay for another season or two...the only line he can play on anymore on is the 4th...therefore Erod or Larry have to go somewhere else...maybe Erod to 3rd
- IonSabres

Reality is overrated

Sure.
However, IMO they aren't trading him and weakening their chances st a SC run ... so that was the basis of my "only way".
- IonSabres

Now I see your point. They're cap challenged next year but they have a lot of contracts to renegotiate in this off season.

Now I see your point. They're cap challenged next year but they have a lot of contracts to renegotiate in this off season.
- Der Kaiser

Correct.
I haven't done a ton of research into the specifics..but both Truba and Myers are up fof renewal...queue-up the we should sign Myers posts

Chocolate Chip pop tarts are very good.

Chocolate Chip pop tarts are very good.
- SABRES 89

In second grade.

Sure.
However, IMO they aren't trading him and weakening their chances st a SC run ... so that was the basis of my "only way".
- IonSabres

I brought up Manson bc i thought he’d be a semi-realistic target with what’s going on in Anaheim

If the team ends up with 87 points, they'll have had a 25 point improvement from last year, and yet Phil did a bad job?
- kingcong39

How many points would the best defenseman possibly ever drafted add to any coaches point total?

Add a 30 goal guy like skins
Jack has been relatively healthy all season
Replacing the goaltending

That's probably 25-30 points right there

In second grade.
- Der Kaiser

Oh no, now

..queue-up the we should sign Myers posts
- IonSabres

How many points would the best defenseman possibly ever drafted add to any coaches point total?

Add a 30 goal guy like skins
Jack has been relatively healthy all season
Replacing the goaltending

That's probably 25-30 points right there
- Boss34

throw in a productive skunk and dahlin


a monkey could get the same results as phail, perhaps better results

- homiedclown

Dude on the right is "twerking"

throw in a productive skunk and dahlin


a monkey could get the same results as phail, perhaps better results
- homiedclown

How many points would the best defenseman possibly ever drafted add to any coaches point total?

Add a 30 goal guy like skins
Jack has been relatively healthy all season
Replacing the goaltending

That's probably 25-30 points right there
- Boss34

Anyone listen to Housley this morning?

- homiedclown

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Amazing

Anyone listen to Housley this morning?
- jcragcrumple

I can't stand to listen to him. His voice bugs me almost as much as the crap that comes out of his mouth.

I'm tiring of him quickly.

Correct.
I haven't done a ton of research into the specifics..but both Truba and Myers are up fof renewal...queue-up the we should sign Myers posts
- IonSabres

I'm not a myers fan, but he played well as the #4 here on Sunday. Is he getting "to old" for this core?

Behind:
Trouba
Morrissey
Buff

throw in a productive skunk and dahlin


a monkey could get the same results as phail, perhaps better results
- homiedclown

#gumchewingmonkey

Interesting game tonignt.
NYI players have bought into Trotz's system and limit dangerous shots teams to take lower percentage shots ... which helps their goalies significantly.

Sabres should be so committed to their D-zone play as we have seen them tighten down over the past 2 games..unfortunately it tends to come at the expense of goal production due to their lesser talent at being able to have a strong transition game.

Botts needs to find a couple of solid 2-way players to elevate this teams play in that regard.
I continue to believe Stone should be their #1 target if he gets to UFA status. Dzingle would be another solid acquisition.
They would cost alot, but the team has some expensive contracts coming off the books over. Ext 2 years.
Find a way Botts, do your Cap magic.