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Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 12 @ 8:31 AM ET
He says this every year. I still have The Tapes though, so the leverage on him still stands, he'll be back or in the news in a few weeks.
- RhinoFan

Oh my!! Well whatever it takes.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 12 @ 8:35 AM ET
An unlucky game.

https://twitter.com/CMDeD...WmWFEkOqcOdKPHuXXb-Q&s=19
lulags
Buffalo Sabres
Location: St Louis
Joined: 02.24.2007

Apr 12 @ 8:37 AM ET
Ran out of gas last night. I knew the devils would be the biggest test. Once the Bruins implode, I see the Devils as best in the East. They are solid top to bottom for many years to come.

There is still I flickering light at the end of the tunnel for an in this year at least. How many April games have we watched the last 15 years that meant nothing excerpt looking at the kids getting some playing time.

The needs still need to be addressed this off season.

We are not a playoff team with just UPL/Levi
Bottom 6 needs grit, speed
Is top 6 truly set? One injury seems to throw a monkey wrench into that plan
Stillman and Lybushkin need to be 7,8 d-men for depth
Can’t be worst PK in the league

East is far to difficult to expect us to be a 50
Win team without addressing these needs.

We are a good but fragile team. One kink in the armour seems to send us on a skid
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Apr 12 @ 8:40 AM ET
Adams has the easiest offseason:

- Upgrade goaltending from UPL and Comrie
- top 4 defensemen
- trade olofsson
- try to upgrade Clauge / Bryson 7th d

For brownie bonus points sign Patrick Kane -> I am not saying they should. I just think it’s an option
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Apr 12 @ 8:42 AM ET
An unlucky game.

https://twitter.com/CMDeD...WmWFEkOqcOdKPHuXXb-Q&s=19

- TheSabresTaco


If Peterka is a half foot back and Skinner stuffs that one on the line, we're headed to OT. Close game for sure against one of the best. I've complained about moral victories, but this year does seem to qualify as such.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Apr 12 @ 8:50 AM ET
Adams has the easiest offseason:

- Upgrade goaltending from UPL and Comrie
- top 4 defensemen
- trade olofsson
- try to upgrade Clauge / Bryson 7th d

For brownie bonus points sign Patrick Kane -> I am not saying they should. I just think it’s an option

- Sabretooth9



That's the perfect wishlist.
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Apr 12 @ 8:53 AM ET
Adams has the easiest offseason:

- Upgrade goaltending from UPL and Comrie
- top 4 defensemen
- trade olofsson
- try to upgrade Clauge / Bryson 7th d
- upgrade the goalie coach
- add some sandpaper to the bottom 6 (oko to harbor center, torn on grigs)…

For brownie bonus points sign Patrick Kane -> I am not saying they should. I just think it’s an option

- Sabretooth9


Added two. Other than that, perfect list
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 12 @ 8:55 AM ET
That's the perfect wishlist.
- Powerslave


Except for the idea of signing Patrick Kane.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Apr 12 @ 8:58 AM ET
Except for the idea of signing Patrick Kane.
- kingcong39



That wasn't on the wishlist I was responding to.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 12 @ 9:00 AM ET
If Peterka is a half foot back and Skinner stuffs that one on the line, we're headed to OT. Close game for sure against one of the best. I've complained about moral victories, but this year does seem to qualify as such.
- RhinoFan


I know the phrase moral victory doesn't go well here. But as far as the season goes, a lot of things came together for the future of this franchise. I'm thrilled to see where they go and disappointed it's another year of missing.

What a stark contrast to being a Pens fan right now.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 12 @ 9:02 AM ET
That wasn't on the wishlist I was responding to.
- Powerslave


i have no idea if Kane would actually add positive value here.

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Peterka-Cozens-Quinn
Mittelstadt-Krebs-Greenway
X-Jost-X

where do you even put the guy?
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Apr 12 @ 9:09 AM ET
i have no idea if Kane would actually add positive value here.

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Peterka-Cozens-Quinn
Mittelstadt-Krebs-Greenway
Jost-Krebs-X

where do you even put the guy?

- TheSabresTaco


Yeah that is a fair point about Kane.

Greenway should be on the 4th line though. I can’t stand him in the top 9.

Savoie or Kulich on the 3rd line.

4th should be

Rousek - Jost - greenway
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 12 @ 9:13 AM ET
Yeah that is a fair point about Kane.

Greenway should be on the 4th line though. I can’t stand him in the top 9.

Savoie or Kulich on the 3rd line.

4th should be

Rousek - Jost - greenway

- Sabretooth9


I see I added Krebs twice, because he's gonna doubt shift

I have severe doubts either of those guys are part of the starting lineup. Certainly not both.
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Apr 12 @ 9:16 AM ET
The defense and the goaltending as a whole need to improve if they have intentions of stepping up again. Kevyn needs to make that happen.
- TheSabresTaco


Indeed, the line between playoff teams and not making it lines up with their goal differential for the season.
https://www.nhl.com/standings/2022/wildcard
chilliard77
Location: NY
Joined: 08.23.2011

Apr 12 @ 9:17 AM ET
Who's the captain next year? My votes are Tuch or Tage
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 12 @ 9:19 AM ET
Hank Balling: That’s All, Folks!
- Hank Balling

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Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Apr 12 @ 9:20 AM ET
i have no idea if Kane would actually add positive value here.

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Peterka-Cozens-Quinn
Mittelstadt-Krebs-Greenway
X-Jost-X

where do you even put the guy?

- TheSabresTaco



I think I'd drop Greenway down a line.

Miles Wood-Jost-Greenway?
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Apr 12 @ 9:21 AM ET
Who's the captain next year? My votes are Tuch or Tage
- chilliard77



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Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Apr 12 @ 9:21 AM ET
Hank

Want to thank you for some really good writing
And the work you put in

Hope the family issues get better for you

Don't be a stranger stop bye 👋
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 12 @ 9:22 AM ET
I think I'd drop Greenway down a line.

Miles Wood-Jost-Greenway?

- Powerslave


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

Apr 12 @ 9:22 AM ET
So how's everyone feeling today ? Are you Happy with how things went this year.!
- Buff36



wasted year that could have allowed this young core to have playoff experience

Adams could have made a few tweaks to get at the dance with his cap and plethora of prospect, many will not be nhl regulars

he needs to make those few moves this summer
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 12 @ 9:25 AM ET
i have no idea if Kane would actually add positive value here.

Skinner-Thompson-Tuch
Peterka-Cozens-Quinn
Mittelstadt-Krebs-Greenway
X-Jost-X

where do you even put the guy?

- TheSabresTaco

quinn can play either wing

drop peterka to third line and greenway to 4th line

quinn-cozens-kane

not sure jost is brought back
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 12 @ 9:26 AM ET
Who's the captain next year? My votes are Tuch or Tage
- chilliard77

tuch

hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Apr 12 @ 9:27 AM ET
Adams has the easiest offseason:

- Upgrade goaltending from UPL and Comrie
- top 4 defensemen
- trade olofsson
- try to upgrade Clauge / Bryson 7th d

For brownie bonus points sign Patrick Kane -> I am not saying they should. I just think it’s an option

- Sabretooth9


Spot on, but I would love to have Patty Kane on this team. Trade Commie and UPL, sign "Veteran" goalie MAF, Varlarmov etc... Get 2 solid d-man, Trade Olo....

Pretty Easy job for GMKA this year...
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Apr 12 @ 9:27 AM ET
tuch
- homiedclown


Tuch:C
Tage: A
Dahlin A



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