I remember a lot of burritos from ETS that I know know were total wypipo food. You can throw mighty taco in that category too. I would be embarrassed to feed a Mexican any of that. It’s worse than bringing an Italian to Olive Garden. Is ETS still open?
- SoCalPucks

Oh my! Olive Garden

- homiedclown

That's (frank)ing awesome

Well should have spent 3 min! Blasphemy
- Buff36

I see that now.
Must be nice to be so perfect.

I see that now.
Must be nice to be so perfect.
- IonSabres

Well it's nice to talk about all these players and hoping Adams does some magic. But really not excited about the offseason, he missed his Bat Signal like 6 times over the last couple years. So I will be highly surprised if he does anything intriguing.

Manito up in Wright’s Corners is THE most authentic Mexican place in WNY. Pickled condiment bar and everything.
- Jet Jaguar BD

Never heard of that place. Mexican food wise it can’t be that great.


The very very best authentic Mexican is:

La Galera or el cubilete in Niagara Falls.

Oh my! Olive Garden
- Buff36

ETS is only a thing because it’s near Cole’s and good bar for drunk food and open late.

ETS in general is trash.

- Swedish_Jesus

What does the trade look like in your opinion?

Well it's nice to talk about all these players and hoping Adams does some magic. But really not excited about the offseason, he missed his Bat Signal like 6 times over the last couple years. So I will be highly surprised if he does anything intriguing.
- Buff36

Two years ago, when all three players on the top line had career seasons, continues to be an even bigger, bitter disappointment compared to what it was as that season was ending.

They could've made a real push to make the playoffs.

Instead, they slow played it.

Major, major (frank) up.

Well it's nice to talk about all these players and hoping Adams does some magic. But really not excited about the offseason, he missed his Bat Signal like 6 times over the last couple years. So I will be highly surprised if he does anything intriguing.
- Buff36

Ya, he has a very hard time closing deals IMO. I'll be surprised if he trades for a L1 winger, and don't suspect he'll sign a top FA either. Next offseason will be even harder to maneuver within the Cap given extensions required, unless Skinner agrees to a trade (I don't see a BO happening until his last season is upon them).

Which leads me to the Draft, 11 in a trade isn't getting you one either, unless significant assets are included as well. Kevyn has shown no ability to get that type of trade done, so low probability of that happening, Imo. Therefore, if he's available, I take Eiserman at 11 and get himto focus on consistency and more 2 way play to augment his finishing...he's the only one I see at 11 who has the potential (with work) to be a L1 player.

Two years ago, when all three players on the top line had career seasons, continues to be an even bigger, bitter disappointment compared to what it was as that season was ending.

They could've made a real push to make the playoffs.

Instead, they slow played it.

Major, major (frank) up.
- kingcong39

Dumb A$$ slow played it and we still don't know what we have and if they fit needed areas. Horrible GM job and No one on this site should disagree. I just hope he didn't wait to Long and the Merry Go Round starts again.

Ya, he has a very hard time closing deals IMO. I'll be surprised if he trades for a L1 winger, and don't suspect he'll sign a top FA either. Next offseason will be even harder to maneuver within the Cap given extensions required, unless Skinner agrees to a trade (I don't see a BO happening until his last season is upon them).

Which leads me to the Draft, 11 in a trade isn't getting you one either, unless significant assets are included as well. Kevyn has shown no ability to get that type of trade done, so low probability of that happening, Imo. Therefore, if he's available, I take Eiserman at 11 and get himto focus on consistency and more 2 way play to augment his finishing...he's the only one I see at 11 who has the potential (with work) to be a L1 player.
- IonSabres

Well if the right trade is Available 11 is gone. If he really wants to get L1 Player, then go get him. They have the resources to do it, move up and go get Lindstrom.

Dumb A$$ slow played it and we still don't know what we have and if they fit needed areas. Horrible GM job and No one on this site should disagree. I just hope he didn't wait to Long and the Merry Go Round starts again.
- Buff36

Sabremetrix is a good Twitter follow, but he had multiple posts this season claiming the performance of the core this season is why they shouldn't have been invested in last season.

I could not possibly vehemently disagree with that more.

Getting the core proper quality veteran support would've helped and will help immensely.

Rising tide lifts all boats.

Sabremetrix is a good Twitter follow, but he had multiple posts this season claiming the performance of the core this season is why they shouldn't have been invested in last season.

I could not possibly vehemently disagree with that more.

Getting the core proper quality veteran support would've and will help immensely.

Rising tide lifts all boats.
- kingcong39

We been saying for ever they need the right support and Guidance. Adams needs to find it quickly

We been saying for ever they need the right support and Guidance. Adams needs to find it quickly
- Buff36

The model to follow has to be Dallas, as the Stars don't have an abundance of superstars, and neither do the Sabres, but the Stars make it work with top quality up and down the lineup.

They may never win a cup with their current group, but it doesn't make their approach incorrect.

The model to follow has to be Dallas, as the Stars don't have an abundance of superstars, but they make it work with top quality up and down the lineup.

They may never win a cup with their current group, but it doesn't make their approach incorrect.
- kingcong39

Good Post and I think Buffalo has more talent to build around with the right support.

The model to follow has to be Dallas, as the Stars don't have an abundance of superstars, and neither do the Sabres, but the Stars make it work with top quality up and down the lineup.

They may never win a cup with their current group, but it doesn't make their approach incorrect.
- kingcong39

I think the mode has to be one they create

I do not think i have ever seen a roster with 3 young d men, 2 picked first overall and the third picked 4th overall

Two years ago, when all three players on the top line had career seasons, continues to be an even bigger, bitter disappointment compared to what it was as that season was ending.

They could've made a real push to make the playoffs.

Instead, they slow played it.

Major, major (frank) up.
- kingcong39

Yet in some sick twisted way might have been the best thing to ever happen to us.

What does the trade look like in your opinion?
- IonSabres

Joker and 11th OA for an extended Ehlers and Iafallo ?

The model to follow has to be Dallas, as the Stars don't have an abundance of superstars, and neither do the Sabres, but the Stars make it work with top quality up and down the lineup.

They may never win a cup with their current group, but it doesn't make their approach incorrect.
- kingcong39

Wyatt Johnson is approaching super star status. Heiskanen is probably a top 10 d-man in the sport and Robertson is probably a top 15 if not top 20 winger in the sport.

You sure about that ? Haven’t even started talking about Hintz, Harley, Stankoven

Yet in some sick twisted way might have been the best thing to ever happen to us.


- Swedish_Jesus

Joker and 11th OA for an extended Ehlers and Iafallo ?
- Swedish_Jesus

Nikolaj Ehlers (10-team no-trade list)

Wyatt Johnson is approaching super star status. Heiskanen is probably a top 10 d-man in the sport and Robertson is probably a top 15 if not top 20 winger in the sport.

You sure about that ? Haven’t even started talking about Hintz, Harley, Stankoven
- Swedish_Jesus

That just makes the Sabres situation even worse.

Overall, without the vast veteran support they have, do any of those players produce like they do now?

Doubtful.

Well if the right trade is Available 11 is gone. If he really wants to get L1 Player, then go get him. They have the resources to do it, move up and go get Lindstrom.
- Buff36

Sure, if the right trade comes up. It best be for a bonafide top 6 player.

I like Lindstroms profile myself, no doubt, I don't see him available at 11 thougĥ.

That just makes the Sabres situation even worse.

Overall, without the vast veteran support they have, do any of those players produce like they do now?

Doubtful.
- kingcong39

Hintz and Pavelski had combined for 1 point in Dallas’ first 8 playoff games.

The kids are the only reason the Stars veterans are getting bullied like the Leafs core 4 right now

Joker for Mason Appleton and Nikita Chibrikov