It's kinda of what I am hoping for however there are ALOT of question marks on offense. I think if they are able to achieve 4 wins and be a competitive team throughout the year it will be a good season.

He was honestly the last coach of the names mentioned that I wanted. I just think for nostalgia reasons it would be awesome to have him take us back to the playoffs

Fans have earned the right to be negative after 13 seasons of no playoffs. However the losing isn't for lack of trying by the Pegula there have been 4 different GMs and 7 different HC since he took over so it's not for a lack of trying on his part. They have seemingly restarted multiple times. This season I am less optimistic however I do like their depth and if the top 6 can produce at a decent clip they have a shot at being a bubble playoff team. Also I did a video about who I wanted them to hire as HC and Lindy was a last choice but he has had very good seasons with every team he has coached and for nostalgia reasons it would be cool to see him get Buffalo back to the playoffs. Thanks for watching (also I spend 200 a month on cable basically for sports as well lol)

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I see your point but can't help but wonder why with all the coaches and GM's he can't manage to hire someone who has actually WON something. I don't dislike Lindy Ruff. Not even a little. But he had fifteen or so years to win already. And didn't.

@Free2b56 at this point currently it's just about getting the Sabres over the hump and back to the playoffs and then adjusting from there and while Lindy wasn't my first choice i think he is capable of of getting them back there. Pegula has hired alot of guys that at the time of hire were highly respected guys around the league with the only exception being Adams. The arena is getting more upgrades(people forget he did upgrade the arena a good amount since buying the team/next thing after scoreboard has to be new seats though). There is so much blame to be placed around the organization though it doesn't seem like just one thing however winning cures everything

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 "winning cures everything" and I am a 56 year old man capable and willing to admit when I'm wrong and man oh man do I hope I am wrong because for my money right now...we are staring down the barrel of fourteen seasons at least. However much like what Darcy did to Peca back in around 2000 I'm gonna be slow burning this treatment they just gave to Skinner. Agree or disagree oh his play but I won't believe for one second that people don't know that dude really cared about this team and town.

@Free2b56 I think the depth on this team is much much better alot better all around team however there seem to he hoping/believing that there top guys in Thompson and Cozens bounce back this year if they do I think they will surely be in the playoff mix

I certainly hope so. I am not getting my hopes up like I did last off-season

Great deal overall UPL gets term Buffalo Gets a deal that won't be impossible to trade if need be in the future

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 Levi. Does he play the year in AHL? When is he in the NHL, and when he does (he's got a contract coming up) do you move UPL? Giving the contract given to UPL, and with Levi's coming up, I hope and believe it's possible to keep both Goaltenders. Having both not only gives peace of mind but 🥅 security.

@realdealprimer the tandem this season and likely atleast net season provided Levi plays well enough is UPL #1 Levi #2 likely a 65% to 35% split this season. And probably closer to 50/50 next season.

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 UPL played 62 games last year (off the top of my head) Perhaps a scenario where UPL plays all games (no back to backs) Levi #1 in AHL (plays alot) James Reimer plays on those Back to backs (mostly) Levi is still developing vs Grown Men. Id rather he play a lot now for the near future for continued development purposes, and as long as Reimer isn't 'losing games' it should hold. Next year when Levi's contract is due, he will be more comfortable to make the jump. When you have 2 goalies playing on the 'regular' your not getting consistent starts, therefore he's gotta be that much more prepared

@realdealprimer UPL started 51 and played in 54 which is right around what a 65 to 35 split Levi would get 28 games UPL 54. I think it's more likely that Buffalo rides the hottest goalie. Though so if Levi is winning and goes on a burner he could play more. I guess I wouldn't he mad at Riemer as UPL backup though either

The more I think about it the more I like what they seem to be trying to accomplish

Speed will be important to get in on the fore check and wear other teams down

Agreed the bottom 6 was a weakness slow especially without Mittlestadt. Now I think they have a legit 4th line and a chance at some depth scoring

​@sportstalkbuffalo3775 not to mention they're playing for future contracts.

True which also means if it doesn't work out they aren't locked in for several year with the same guys and if it does they can resign them 🤷‍♂️ so a win win

It very well might haunt us in the future but we also have quite a few quality prospects and the organization obviously didn't view him as highly as fans did after his second year in development. Also 13 years of no playoffs teams/FA know you are going to be desperate so you have to overpay. I am at the point now that IDC what happens just make the playoffs and all will be forgotten

If he can continue to progress you could have a very quality 3C that can play a full 200ft game.

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775his speed with roach our division

Time will tell how this trade is and it also seems like speed and physicality was the off-season goal and they certainly added a ton of both

Seems like speed and physicality was the emphasis of this off-season for sure

If the Sabres somehow fail to bring UPL back this season is a complete wash and nothing they did in the off-season will matter. UPL likely wants more money and thebfsct that he was easily the Sabres best player night in and out deserves it for sure. Likely won't be a long term deal

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 he may want a long term deal (knowing Levi is on his way) he could be selfish in that regard and force the sabres to make a decision....but again, I don't know, and id rather not say anything until I see the numbers. The numbers Will show the mindset

Jake Oettinger got just north of $4mil per on his bridge deal. UPL should not be getting paid more than him on any bridge deal (40 good games does not make a franchise goalie).

@@jasoncrandall73 ok good

@jasoncrandall73 right however he isnfsr and away Buffalos best option and they cannot let him get away just yet even if Levi Surplants him in the coming years

A little bit of sandpaper not much in the way of anyone that will stand up for teammates still but more physical for sure. As well as alot more speed in the bottom of the lineup

They are definitely trying to build themselves into a team that if they make the playoffs has the physical ability to grind out some games for sure. They need the team to stay healthy and also have some bounce back years from a few guys also

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 all numbers were down from the top 6. It was a style issue, not personal. Forget about it, that offense from 2 seasons ago is back baby, and I don't think the NHL is Ready for this hungry Sabres Squad

@realdealprimer I don't think any of those guys will reach that level of offensive success again however they definitely need more from their big guys this season. Tage needs to be around a 75-85pt player Cozens a 55-65pt

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 you don't think they can reach that offense again? 😲. That is probably the boldest delusional statement I heard about the Sabres in recent memory. You remember this when they light it up my friend

Alot to unpack 1. Yes offensively Zucker is a downgrade over Skinner however he likely fits better in the 3rd line role than Skinner did and it appears based on signings/trades they are trying to get better defensively as well something Skinner is ATROCIOUS at. 2. The draft pick of Helenius seemingly made Savoie more expendable. 3. The trade on the surface appears like alot however you get an NHLer to help now instead of potentially trying to rely on yet another rookie to make a big impact. As well as who knows if Savioe would have even made the Sabres roster they also project him as a wing and we need center help. Lindy wasn't my first choice as I stated in a previous video awhile back but for nostalgia reasons I like it and hope he can return them to the promise land.

Zucker will be fine provided he has enough left in the tank to contribute at a reasonable pace. The completely new bottom line that all play big heavy fast games and can contribute offensively is something to get excited about as well something we haven't had in YEARS. McLeod is also potentially fills a pretty big need at 3C. Alot of changes that can hopefully help set a new team dynamic

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I’m not that excited about Macloud

Watch the bottom 6 for a whole season to make your final decision.

@@jasoncrandall73 yeah

Not just bounce back but also stay healthy or atleast mostly healthy

Tage was bothered by a wrist injury & I remember him hitting a lot of top crossbars last season as well.

I like that they added speed and physicality along with players in the bottom 6 that are 200 ft players hopefully it all molds together and we see them success we have been longing for

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 i forgot to mention the adfition of Calgary D man Dennis Gilbert, he also brings some much needed physicality to the D corps. Ill give you the Coles notes version on Tullio, as i watched him alot when he played for the Oshawa Generals in the OHL. He has alot of heart and grit , he wont back down from anybody but this being said he will probably only be a good AHL player as his skating will hold him back. I hope he has lost his prima donna/ holier tha though attitude that he had while in Oshawa or he wont last in Rochester.

@neilkennington2397 I like the Gilbert signing for some sandpaper however he is likely only a 7th Dman to he probably won't be playing much an Tullio is likely a career AHL guy

So far I have like what rhwu have done with the bottom 6 as they have completely re vamped it. I didn't think their top 6 was bad. I think they are banking on Benson taking another step(might he be a little risky) and Quinn staying healthy. Of those things happen Buffalos top 6 is in decent shape

People keep saying it if it's some kind of truth. Reality is that the owners are currently still paying for multiple coaches AND GMs to NOT be on the team in an effort to win. A cheap owner doesn't do that. The Sabres have spent to the cap a majority of his time as owner a cheap owner doesn't do that. They have tried 4 different GMs and 7 different head coaches. Idk what else an owner can really do

First thank you for watching second that is alot to unpack lol Skinner was likely bought out because while I still believe he likely has a good amount left in the tank his defensive inefficiencies could no longer be overlooked in the sake of offense. While I dislike some of the crazy NTC or NMC I believe in order to revise that the NHL and NHLPA would both have to agree and I highly doubt that would happen atleast not to the extent at which you are talking about. I could see them possibly agreeing to a lesser deal of something like a maximum of 10 team NTC which could be revised every year

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 Many thanks -- and you are correct that changes to the NTC/NMC paradigm would likely require buy-in/support from the NHLPA; notwithstanding my lengthy input, I had intended to mention that aspect as well, but forgot to include it as my text went on. This is my thought on that: THIS IS (or at least should be) TRULY a "FALL ON YOUR SWORD" ISSUE for the NHL, the "good of the entire sport" of hockey, and the competitive balance of the league. To me, this SHOULD be so important to the NHL that they ought to LOCK OUT THE PLAYERS at the next CBA if the NHLPA refuses to go along with this much needed reform. Here's the bottom line: it's a VITAL issue because it GOES TO THE VERY HEART OF HAVING TRUE COMPETITION in the LEAGUE and an OPPORTUNITY FOR TEAMS TO IMPROVE. "BAD" teams can have all the salary cap room in the world to spend, but if good veteran players have nearly unlimited rights of refusal to be traded to such franchises, those teams will NEVER have a legitimate opportunity to improve, be competitive, and/or attract fans willing to spend $$$ on them (that fuels player salaries)! Then it will only be a matter of time before teams go the way of the Atlanta Flames, Quebec Nordiques, Minnesota North Stars, Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Rockies (hockey "Rockies," not baseball "Rockies"), original Winnipeg Jets, California/Oakland Golden Seals, KC Scouts, Cleveland Barons, etc. All of those teams were located in cities/municipal areas plenty large enough and/or hockey-crazed enough such that those teams SHOULD have thrived and the cities should have NEVER lost those teams ... yet they all folded or relocated to "greener pastures." It's NOT "right," nor is it in the NHL's competitive best interest to have a league where the vast majority of competitive teams are ones in major media markets with tons of corporate sponsorships, endorsement deal opportunities for players, and/or NO TAXES whereby player salaries go further (e.g., Florida, Tampa, Dallas, all have NO State income tax). Similarly, "BAD" teams can stockpile all the draft picks in the world too, yet it will take them years and years to finally assemble a competitive team exclusively that way ... unless/until previous top draft picks from 4 and 5 years earlier decide to "jump ship" in free agency, thereby depleting the core of good players (thereby consigning the team to perpetual rebuilding). If teams can't trade for good veteran players because no-trade clauses and no-movement clauses in player contracts "veto" those moves, the NHL may as well shrink to half of its size (maybe a little larger), eliminate all the bad teams in "undesirable" locations as far as the spoiled players are concerned, and simply have a smaller league of teams solely in certain "prized" areas. There was a time when virtually EVERY NHL player felt blessed to belong to any team in the world's best league and to make a very lucrative living playing a game they loved. No longer ... now too many take it for granted and "want everything their way." These selfish players will end up killing the goose tha lays the golden egg ... if they force enough teams to fold, that translates into FEWER ROSTER SPOTS AVAILABLE league-wide for these players to be able to continue making a rather nice living. I spent a career in the military, and people HAD NO "TRULY VIABLE" OPTION to "TURN DOWN" orders/a new assignment (the analogue of a player trade to a new location) -- if you declined the orders offered, YOU HAD TO GET OUT of the military. There is no similar consequence to an NHL player who refuses a trade (NOT necessarily saying NHL or any pro sports athlete ought to be kicked out of their league for refusing a trade, BUT I am saying that GREATER BALANCE MUST BE STRUCK). That's why I believe the following are REASONABLE compromises: a) Must be at least a 10 year NHL veteran to qualify for a NTC/NMC b) Players can have a NTC/NMC list of only ONE or TWO no-kidding teams they can't be shipped off to (a list of 10 teams is WAY TOO MUCH) c) The list can be revised every new season, but ONLY ONCE and it must be done NLT 31 December d) The NHL can/should create incentives for players to waive their NTC/NMC provisions.

@wingedbuffalo4670 That would give too much power to the owners/teams, and the NHLPA would 100% never agree to that. They just need to limit the teams for a NTC.

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I respectfully disagree. Just what is "too much power to the owners/teams" anyway ??? IMO, I believe that the PLAYERS "have too much power" when they can effectively hold HOSTAGE teams and their FAN BASES (you know, the people who actually PAY for the product and enable all the players to live lavish lifestyles and owners to make plenty of money too). IMO, NOT ENOUGH CONSIDERATION of the FANS takes place in any of these "power struggles." I don't care about players or owners having "more" power; I care #1 about the game and #2 about the FANS ... and things which work to restrict/eliminate teams' ability to improve themselves (e.g., such as players refusing to be traded to team "x, y or z") are BAD for the game and for the FANS and thus need to be severely curbed if not eliminated. I know the NHLPA most certainly will "NOT LIKE" any scaling back on the NTC/NMC "power" they have been allowed to accumulate and hold -- but TOO BAD. I believe my proposal is eminently FAIR (giving them 1 or 2 "silver bullet" teams they can avoid in a trade -- but more than that is UNJUST to the FANS because it severely restricts teams' abilities to trade for good players to improve the team. I would hope that the NHLPA would understand this from the FANS' PERSPECTIVE if it were carefully explained to them and then (grudgingly) agree to it. And if they don't, I say "screw them" (as Herb Brooks would say) and fight to the mat for it -- even if that means a lockout.

Lindy has to get everyone to buy what he is selling first though which hopefully they all do and also it's going to be tough I think until they make the playoffs to attract people

It really can only mean he doesn't fear losing his job if this season doesn't pan out because there is zero desperation from the organization It seems.

Their 4th line definitely appears to be an upgrade, fast gritty with some offensive upside. Their biggest weakness is 3C. I don't think Krebs is it which makes the Sabres very thin at center.

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 My sentence about another center was messed up. I meant Zucker is acceptable, but it doesn't totally fill our need, as you stated here. We have what; Krebs, Malynstyn and Lafferty as our 3/4th center options? I've seen evidence Lafferty has potential above a 4th line position, but in a year where we swear we're making the playoffs again, that's quite a gamble. Projections say Krebs isn't supposed to be a 4th liner, and he's done nothing to indicate he's going to produce anywhere else :/ If we can't make a trade with Krebs and/or Benson and pick(s), and maybe another pickup for 3rd line center, I don't see how we're making the playoffs this year. Again.

@gootvansquid they seem to be banking on a healthy roster and bounce back seasons from Thompson/Cozens as well as Peterka continuing to produce and Benson taking another step.

Well one of them is a 4th line guy and the other is likely going to play a role in the top 6 which is what people are comparing in terms of skill level. Also one SHOULD potentially cost more because of same skill level. Don't get me wrong he SHOULD be a quality 4th line guy but historically you could have them for cheaper

Yea 7yrs is pretty nuts however if any injuries happen for Buffalo to either Tage or a Cozens and they miss an extended period of time our season is basically over

So far the seasons rests on a hop and dream. No true 3C so if Tage or Cozens is out any length of time Buffalo is cooked.....atleast for now anyways

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 Cozens was an absolute joke last season. He should have been too ashamed to cash those very large paychecks he had just signed up for. He put in zero effort then went and played for Canada and had a great tournament. So he plays hard for free and coasts when he is getting paid. Makes sense. I dont expect anything better from Cozens this year. He was a one year fluke. Tage never stays healthy. I don't expect him to ever come close to those two seasons he had again. I think he also played way over his hear for two years but everyone caught on how to play him. I don't see anything on this team that even remotely says playoffs not to mention we rehired not a has been coach but a never was coach. His one year making it to the cup was right after Ted Nolan put a team together for him.

@Free2b56 as for Lindy he did guide a team to back to bank conference finals and a president's trophy so he definitely isn't a bad coach. Tage correct doesn't seem to stay healthy. Do I think he will out up 94 no however I think IF healthy I think 70-80 a realistic. Cozens also I think 55ish pts is realistic. Moral of the story is going to be health IF they all stay healthy their top 6 should be Fine Peterka is solid Quinn(when healthy) looked good Tuch should bounce back a little bit. 4th line will be decent the biggest question is line 3

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 they only count how many Stanley cups you win when you're a coach. Lindy has won zero. Only come close once. Two other times they were "in the conversation" and they choked. With Ruff leading them. I am sorry but after fifty-ish years of hearing the same crap and seeing the same result has left me rather cynical. This team isn't even fun to watch Any more. The dentist is more fun than the sabres.

@Free2b56 I certainly disagree with alteast the one year when Carolina won as the only reason they won't is our top 4 dman were injured not many teams surviving that. Also coaches are judged in career wins which Lindy has alot of. He certainly wasn't my first choice however he isn't a bad choice

Hahaha so very true

I didn't say I hate that we over payed I just know that we did we also overpayed today for Zucker as well 🤷‍♂️ stinks I don't like it but understand

After 13 seasons of no playoffs in a league were almost half the teams make the playoffs yearly fans like myself are allowed to "whine" or just simply hold the franchise accountable because we are tired of watching a shitty team. I was disappointed because they couldn't get something done to help the middle 6 and we already have a logjam at "highend" prospects and there isnt room for them all. They signed a few guys to help in free agency but I guess time will tell how they fit

They should not have bought out Skinner this year. They should've waited a year and put him with Tage/Tuch all season. I'm confident that had they not done that, we would almost certainly make the playoffs this year. Now I doubt it, unless someone steps up hard. I want to see Savoie!

@gootvansquid Peterka is going to be on the first line with them and I think it's likely that Benson joins the "kid line" with Cozens and Quinn as Zucker slots in line 3

I hope Cozens picks it up this year as well. I'm not sold on Benson yet.

@@gootvansquid Cozens needs a healthy Jack Quinn to bring out his best. Peterka showed he had taken a step up last year, now we need all three playing their best, and the future will have hope. The same goes for Benson. It depends on who his line-mates are. I have confidence that Ruff will work out the best matchups, and make it clear to all the players that those who do not commit 100% to making the playoffs will be sitting on the bench, or up in the Press Box!

I am ready when you are lol

OK where to start 1. Yes I was disappointed Adams didn't get help with the best leverage he had which was the 1st round pick(along with multiple prospects) sure Konsta was a good pick(1 of the few things Adams had been exceptional at is drafting) Also no they don't need more high end prospects as it stands they have multiple prospects with limited spots to put them (Benson Savoie Kulick Rosen Ostlund Walhberg etc.) They have created a log jam which is why I wish they could have made a deal to trade out the pick. Also literally EVERYONE says the 2nd round pick trade was a vast overpayment for Malenstyn, however I tried to soften to overpayment by stating that atleast he is a type of player I believe they needed to add a different element to Buffalo. Lastly I am WELL aware that the Sabres will likely have to overpay to attract someone to come to Buffalo so no I wouldn't be upset about it. Sabres created a goo's amount of cap space by buying out Skinner and hopefully they use it to improve this team. Also thank you for watching

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I softened my opening statement, in retrospect I felt it was a bit harsh. Literally everyone says it was an overpayment? Who? Maybe some local sports guy in Buffalo with an axe to grind? I don’t live in Buffalo any longer so don’t get to hear them nor would I anyway. How does the trade become an overpayment when you said Malenstyn is the type of player they “desperately” needed? Which I agree with. That pick would have been a prospect, instead we get a player for the now that won’t command a huge salary and will be a player the opposition won’t want to face. Sabres need gritty players on the roster. He fills some of that space. I think the addition of BM and the first 2 draft picks shows they are looking for grit.

@vietarmisgaming8045 agreed that he seems to fill a big need in the bottom 6 however when you look at what other teams got for 2nd round picks (Mangiapane/Marino etc) it's easy to see it was an overpayment which is where my opinion and a lot of the other guys come from.

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 Bro, both your examples make over 5 mil per season. Marinos cap hit is 6.2. You’re comparing apples to oranges. That would be overpayment. The Sabres were clearly looking for a player like Malenstyn. Guy blocked 93 shots had 241 hits and was fifth in league in shorthanded time on ice, and not commanding a huge contract. It appears you crave the flashy trade and FA signings. The Sabres have most everything they need in the roster. They were not pushed hard enough and held accountable. Proof is in their record 2 consecutive seasons especially at home. 17-20-4 (38pts) at home and 25-13 -3 (53 pts) away for 22-23 season. 21-19-1 (43pts) home, 18-18-5(42 pts) last season. They went backwards with the same core group. Donny was a bad coach, to close to his players. They played like wimps out there. Was any team nervous about facing the Sabres last season? Very doubtful. They lacked discipline. He should have never been so comfortable to allow them to call him “meatballs” even if was an affectionate nickname. I hope some of those young players are paying attention to what Lindy and GMKA are saying and doing. There is a new Sheriff in town, he’s not going to accept mediocre and soft play.

@vietarmisgaming8045 I mean who wouldn't like a "flashy" right. However I am simply comparing the Skill of the players and "value" in general terms top 6 forwards and top 4 dman going for 2nd round picks would be in general terms we overpayed for a 4th line guy that's the only point. It's not to say Malenstyn doesn't potentially bring value to the Sabres.

First thank you for watching and secondly yes Adams WAY overspent but the only thing I can take away from it is he is something the Sabres needed in their bottom 6 and got it. I need him to play the way he did in Washington then I won't be so upset

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 dont think he overspent much here. malestyn has rfa status, someone like magiapane is ufa and can walk. plus 5 more mil on the contract

It happens sometimes lol. I am just tired of being the laughing stock of the NHL. The Sabres haven't made the playoffs in a league where almost half the teams make it for 13 straight years. Tired if waiting as most fans are. They currently have their "young core" a ton of talented prospects AND quality goaltending. The time is now to so what you can to help push the team over the edge by adding a few pieces

Agreed that is strange and never heard anything like that before. However, it's going to be a very important free agency period and I agree they likely have to overpay just hopefully not by to much

First thank you for watching secondly I agree I thought that they would be atleast right there in the playoff race all season long and they were so mid it was awful. Glad you guys got Mittlestadt signed he was one of my favorite players and proved me correct after struggling his first few years. Glad he landed on a good team.

After 13 seasons of no playoffs it's tough to be a glass half full kinda person lol. They gotta earn that kind of perspective back

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I have been a Sabres fan since the early 70's. I'm just as frustrated as you. Things went unexpectedly bad last year. But the team is talented and is headed in the right direction.

I just want results idc about anything else. Put a team on the ice that can win and win now you have your young core you have a TON of prospects you have goaltending. It's time to put up or shut up free agency is going to be very important for Adams to round out this roster. They need several sports to be filled

@@bjarczyk the negativity is representative of 13 years of this training wreck not just what happened leading up to the draft. We’re just done with all of the excuses and mis steps.

@ericavery805 it's been a long road with lots of waiting patience from fans and we are at the end of the patience

It's what I hear. However, still disappointed Adams couldn't swing a trade for a proven NHLer. Sabres almost have to many "high end" prospects with no room for them

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 I hear you. I see you guys every year and you all have a good young team. Expect good thing from Lindy Ruff this year.

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 now that you dropped skinner like we dropped goodrow and trying to drop trouba that will free up cap space and hopefully both teams can sign a good player for this upcoming year.

@JustaComment93 I sure hope so. I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching

​@@sportstalkbuffalo3775Adams DID manage a trade for a proven NHLer, he traded a 2nd for Malenstyn

Only problem with " a couple years" is GMKA would likely be out of a job. Sabres fans are fed up and already not showing up to games 13 years is to many if they hit 14 next season fans might mutiny if they miss again lol

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 as far as ka goes good riddance! but i’m ok with waiting a couple more years if it means the team is legitimately better as long as they keep the important prospects i’m satisfied. i’ve waited 32 years of my life so another couple years isn’t a big deal to me. i see the potential this team is gonna have and me as a fan am very excited about it

@kylecoone4927 I am done waiting 13 seasons no playoffs in a league that has nearly half the teams make it yearly is embarrassing. Also there is no guarantee those prospects are any good at the NHL level. They already have their young core in place Thompson Peterka Quinn Cozens Benson Dahlin Power. The time to start winning is now. There isnt much room for anymore high end prospects

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 that’s understandable and i get it completely but i just know that it’s extremely hard for the sabres to sign good talent cause no one wants to be in buffalo. we will make the playoffs this year and i know i’m just hoping but i truly believe they are gonna be a force in the years to come!

@kylecoone4927 at this point I am not sure this team is better than it was last year they haven't done anything to show me otherwise. They got rid of 2 top 6 players and haven't added anything. Which is why free agency is going to be important for Adams

I mean he has spent to the cap most years which is all he can really do lol. they haven't found the combination of people. 4 different GMs 7 different HCs in that time so he is trying lol. The right GM/coach can make all the difference

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 now hearing some GM don’t want deal with Adams???? As I said trying isn’t the problem it lack of results The fans didn’t hire GM and couch’s Stop being the nice guy start demanding excellence in the organization from top down We Fans deserve so much better from this team!!!!

@ZeusWango 100% agree the time is now to put up or shut up

We could all dream can't we however rienhart and Ullmark never coming back

Yea it sucks this is the type of play that doesn't have a good reputation however alot of players usually start to enjoy WNY once they live here

Sure maybe with certain trades either way he couldn't get things done again and now we have to hope he can lure some FAs to Buffalo for a few seasons

@sportstalkbuffalo3775 yea I get it I'm from Buffalo. I think any gm would have trouble getting players here tbh but I'm still hoping he surprises me

@brenden8478 I am hoping for a few pretty big surprises however I am expecting disappointment lol

Honestly I am very indifferent about who the Sabres drafted this year because we won't see them for YEARS and they need help NOW. Adams needs a strong showing in FA which I fear won't happen thus setting us up for another LONG season.

@@sportstalkbuffalo3775 if they cant fill the 3rd line centre spot via free agency I know one veteran centre who would welcome a trade to Buffalo and thats Logan Couture from SJ. Apparently hes a HUGE Bills fan and hes from the Kitchener area. Only turn off is his age and he was injuried for most of last season.

@neilkennington2397 yes he is very old however he could he a good spot filler/contributor for maybe 2 seasons while savoie cooks in the AHL

​@@neilkennington2397Couture wants to retire a Shark

I can agree with that free agency is going to be telling though. We need to sign a few quality FA. Adams simply cannot just sit on his hands again this off-season

They have a lot of prospects to trade however trading the prospect they just drafted doesn't usually happen in the NHL anyways. This Free agency period is going to be very important for Buffalo

I REALLY hope we are not stuck yet again talking about a high pick. 13 seasons of no playoffs is enough