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Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jan 28 @ 11:49 AM ET
Hank Balling: Sabres Game Day - BUF At MIN
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jan 28 @ 12:00 PM ET
Fist!

Let's sweep this bad boy
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jan 28 @ 12:05 PM ET
Our last game we seemed great on faceoffs. Maybe things are trending up there.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 28 @ 12:10 PM ET
Nice Read
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 28 @ 12:43 PM ET
Luke shenn would be a great add IMO.
- Boss34


I think Sabres fans would end up quite disappointed after watching Schenn play.

He's not a quality defender, and I don't think he's skilled enough to keep up with Power.

Most importantly, is he fast enough and a good enough skater to play with Power?
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 28 @ 12:43 PM ET
That local kid Gavin McCarthy wouldn't be a bad add either.
- Buff36


This local kid would be a great addition too.

https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/685701/quentin-musty
The Don
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Glasgow, VA
Joined: 02.03.2007

Jan 28 @ 12:44 PM ET
As long as they keep winning games, no one should care what their face-off percentage is.

Some on here will, just to have something to argue about, but it only means something if it is costing you games. Sort of like hits.

Meaningless, at least during the regular season. Maybe there is more of correlation in the playoffs. Maybe not.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 28 @ 12:55 PM ET
Hank Balling: Sabres Game Day - BUF At MIN
- Hank Balling

solid
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jan 28 @ 12:57 PM ET
I'm almost positive you can quantify situational faceoff results based on the game data the NHL releases to the public.

>>> It definitely does matter in certain key moments of the game like during a defensive zone draw with 30 seconds left while nursing a lead. That particular situation is sort of a stat grey area that’s hard to quantify.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 28 @ 12:59 PM ET
olofsson is carrying the third line on his back which is good as the cozens line is struggling and the 4th line could not score at the bunny ranch with 5 grand in their back pocket

5-2 sabres


2 goals for the tage line
2 goals for the olofsson line
pp goal
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 28 @ 1:21 PM ET
This local kid would be a great addition too.

https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/685701/quentin-musty

- kingcong39

Very much so
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 28 @ 1:40 PM ET
This local kid would be a great addition too.

https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/685701/quentin-musty

- kingcong39


kinsmanhttps://www.eliteprospects.com/player/701591/charlie-kinsman

The league my kid played for had a house league, where the kids played each other within the organization.

Then they spilt the kids up in basically 3 teams
AAA , AA , A and play other compatible organizations.

They played on the club team together for a couple years.

Best youth hockey player I've seen play live.
All the Dads would just stand there in amazement.

He might get drafted, committed to Vermont.
Would be awesome if he were a Sabre.
Would fit right into the vibes.
Great hockey player , better kid πŸ‘
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 28 @ 1:41 PM ET
The Buffalo Sabres have a massive amount of cap space to work with this season and they are on the cusp of finally breaking their playoff drought. They have won five games in a row and sit one spot and a few points back of the final wildcard spot.

With just over a month until the trade deadline, the Sabres have set themselves up to be big buyers, not only to help them this season, but down the line as well. They have been linked to some high-level players that they could have under contract for many more seasons that would also help them gain an advantage in the playoff race this season. There isn't any need to move out cap this season, but they will likely be looking to move a player the other way in any big deal they do to free up a roster spot.


So who is the prime candidate to move? The team has three goalies in the NHL which isn't ideal because it takes away from an extra skater and the Sabres can only dress two per game. A need for a goalie like Craig Anderson could become available if a backup gets injured. His .919 save percentage at age 41 is impressive for a team that lacks defensively. A team like the New York Rangers could have a look since their veteran backup goalie Jaroslav Halak has been a disappointment. But Anderson can also be a fallback option for the Sabres too.

The Sabres have made Vinnie Hinostroza available, but no team bit before they inevitably sent him down to the AHL. A young player of interest could be Rasmus Asplund. He has had his moments over the past two seasons, but finds himself out of the lineup and has played just 25 games, scoring two goals and eight points. He's 25 years old and could be given a better opportunity on a rebuilding team if he is part of a package to acquire a better player this season.

Selke asplund for a swap of 7th round picks?

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 28 @ 1:42 PM ET
Gosh, I wonder if ths Coach is driving the change from last season to this season.
You know, the guy who actually runs the system and was THE major change from last year.

Good try to hang it on your fall guy for everything, lol.
He's probably ruining the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- IonSabres


You should get a reinfart Jersey

Then all 3 florida posters can have at least 1. πŸ˜€
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 28 @ 1:44 PM ET
Gosh, I wonder if ths Coach is driving the change from last season to this season.
You know, the guy who actually runs the system and was THE major change from last year.

Good try to hang it on your fall guy for everything, lol.
He's probably ruining the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- IonSabres


You should get a reinfart Jersey

Then all 3 florida posters can have at least 1. πŸ˜€

- Boss34

Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jan 28 @ 1:55 PM ET
Gosh, I wonder if ths Coach is driving the change from last season to this season.
You know, the guy who actually runs the system and was THE major change from last year.

Good try to hang it on your fall guy for everything, lol.
He's probably ruining the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- IonSabres


You should get a reinfart Jersey

Then all 3 florida posters can have at least 1. πŸ˜€

- Boss34


Reinhart's average goals per 82 with the Sabres: 24

Reinhart's pace this year: 25

The dude just produces no matter the situation. He's even having a rough shooting year too. Your blind rage because he wouldn't sign your daughter's hat is just hilarious at this point.

Is Barkov a turd too? He's on pace for 19 fewer goals this year. And his +/- is way down as well. Almost like the entire team is having a rough year outside of 2 guys.

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

Jan 28 @ 1:59 PM ET
Reinhart's average goals per 82 with the Sabres: 24

Reinhart's pace this year: 25

The dude just produces no matter the situation. He's even having a rough shooting year too. Your blind rage because he wouldn't sign your daughter's hat is just hilarious at this point.

Is Barkov a turd too? He's on pace for 19 fewer goals this year. And his +/- is way down as well. Almost like the entire team is having a rough year outside of 2 guys.

- Wetbandit1

lundell down
bennett down
ekblad way down
both goalies down

etc
etc
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Jan 28 @ 2:00 PM ET
The Flower confirmed in net and 6K likely per DFO. Remember the last time Sabres played the Wild? Wild players were all crying about how they gave the Sabres the W after the game. Yeah right, let’s see if they are more motivated to step in front of some those heatseekers that they were blowing past Fleury last game. F that hunk of junk team.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 28 @ 2:00 PM ET
Reinhart's average goals per 82 with the Sabres: 24

Reinhart's pace this year: 25

The dude just produces no matter the situation. He's even having a rough shooting year too. Your blind rage because he wouldn't sign your daughter's hat is just hilarious at this point.

Is Barkov a turd too? He's on pace for 19 fewer goals this year. And his +/- is way down as well. Almost like the entire team is having a rough year outside of 2 guys.

- Wetbandit1


Stick reinfart back in your throat and swallow him whole again.


And mind your own business. This never turns out good.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jan 28 @ 2:03 PM ET
Stick reinfart back in your throat and swallow him whole again.


And mind your own business. This never turns out good.

- Boss34




::breathes::



No seriously though, keep going. You might get a hit one of these days.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jan 28 @ 2:04 PM ET
Cozens. Man up. You are fine.


He was 15 minutes late to the morning skate
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 28 @ 2:05 PM ET
Stick reinfart back in your throat and swallow him whole again.


And mind your own business. This never turns out good.

- Boss34




Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 28 @ 2:05 PM ET
Wetbandit " I barely watch the games"
I'm here for Hank

πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€

Some expert.
Go back in your mom's basement

Your opinion is a not important, you dont watch the games.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jan 28 @ 2:06 PM ET
Cozens. Man up. You are fine.


He was 15 minutes late to the morning skate

- Sabretooth9

It's the 2nd time to
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 28 @ 2:07 PM ET


::breathes::



No seriously though, keep going. You might get a hit one of these days.

- Wetbandit1

sabres 5 game win streak

boss is bring up sam reinhart in 20 posts a day


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