GDT: #60 – Blackhawks at Sabres – Sun Feb 19, 6:00PM ET – NBCSN

[joshjull]

Think of how much different our bottom 6 looks if just 2 of Sam, Girgs and Larsson are playing let alone all of them. We have things to address but I wouldn't get too down on the team after tonight.

I forgot Carrier as well.


That fast, big, skilled and nasty team is almost here.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

What does this have to do with wanting to trade kane for futures?

Wrong thread but I can see the attraction in restocking the pantry. Trouble is I think Kane needs to be part of what I think is the 1st open window we have the next 2 seasons to make a splash in the playoffs. Eichel, Reihnart, Girgs, Larsson, Risto, McCabe the kids (eRod, Baptist, Grant, Falk, etc.) will be in the early primes of their careers. RoR and Kane represent the vet presence . Got to fix the problems with our D and futures usually don't do that. I don;t think Kane is attractive to that many buyers with his salary hit.

 

[Gordo21]

I would trade Kane but only because he will want more than we could afford when his contract is up. BUT it would not be for pieces--he could help us a lot next year if he is not dealt.

If they decide to move him, which I think is nuts, it's got to be in the summer for a real hockey trade.

We will get taken if it's done b4 the deadline.

Especially knowing Murray's "the grass is always greener" approach..

 

[sabresfan129103]

Not mad about this one. Whatever. it is what it is. Get some rest and be ready for the final stretch. Let's see what they're made of.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Wrong thread but I can see the attraction in restocking the pantry. Trouble is I think Kane needs to be part of what I think is the 1st open window we have the next 2 seasons to make a splash in the playoffs. Eichel, Reihnart, Girgs, Larsson, Risto, McCabe the kids (eRod, Baptist, Grant, Falk, etc.) will be in the early primes of their careers. RoR and Kane represent the vet presence . Got to fix the problems with our D and futures usually don't do that. I don;t think Kane is attractive to that many buyers with his salary hit.

I disagree but fair enough

(I think kane is young enough where he can be resigned and be part of the core)

 

[Sabretooth]

and **** off NHL with this idiotic schedule. You get a bye week after we grind you into the ground.

How about no bye week and a normal pace schedule

The players association negotiated for the bye week just fyi.

 

[hizzoner]

The players association negotiated for the bye week just fyi.

Be careful what you wish for.....

 

[Man of Principles]

Would be such a bad move to trade Kane imo. Won't get what he's truly worth.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

I thought he had a tough night to be sure. But he played his off hand with Gorges. Not a recipe for success for most dmen.

just keep tagging excuses on to his career, he's gonna end up slower than Gorges dragging them all around

 

[AustonsNostrils]

ERod with 19 minutes of ice time - making a good case for himself as a 3rd or 4th liner next season.

 

[1972]

ERod with 19 minutes of ice time - making a good case for himself as a 3rd or 4th liner next season.

We're gonna have ERod, Baptiste, Bailey, Carrier, Fasching and Nylander all pushing for a spot next year...that going to be huge for our bottom 6 and depth scoring.

 

[Cirris]

ERod with 19 minutes of ice time - making a good case for himself as a 3rd or 4th liner next season.

Erod is looking like he's going to be Gionta's replacement. cheaper, faster, just needs to grow.

 

[ZZamboni]

We're gonna have ERod, Baptiste, Bailey, Carrier, Fasching and Nylander all pushing for a spot next year...that going to be huge for our bottom 6 and depth scoring.

I think Carrier is further along with Fasching.. I can't see him applying enough pressure to make the decision hard. Hope I'm wrong. Nylander I see making a case, but not a impossibly hard one. He'll go back for more marinating.

 

[sincerity0]

Erod is looking like he's going to be Gionta's replacement. cheaper, faster, just needs to grow.

... a few more inches. I like what ERod brings, tenacity, energy and a bit of offensive instincts but I refuse to pencil him in as a long term answer as a 3/4 Center or wing.

I think Carrier is further along with Fasching.. I can't see him applying enough pressure to make the decision hard. Hope I'm wrong. Nylander I see making a case, but not a impossibly hard one. He'll go back for more marinating.

Unless Nylander has a moment of realization he is not making this team next year. He's not even out performing inferior talent at this point. That's not a knock on him as he is playing in a league above where normal picks are in their draft +1 season.

 

[HolyGhost]

Hawks were mad after the oiler game

 

[sba]

We're gonna have ERod, Baptiste, Bailey, Carrier, Fasching and Nylander all pushing for a spot next year...that going to be huge for our bottom 6 and depth scoring.

It's a shame we can't get rid of the chaff in the bottom 6 to make room. Ennis and Moulson just aren't 4th line guys.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

This was disappointing to watch. It would have been fantastic to walk in the bye week taking all 4 points against tough opponents.

 

[Sabre Dance]

This was disappointing to watch. It would have been fantastic to walk in the bye week taking all 4 points against tough opponents.

Every team loses games, the key is how you respond. If the Sabres have turned a corner they will respond by staring a new points streak.

 

[joshjull]

The players association negotiated for the bye week just fyi.

Then **** them instead.

 

[joshjull]

just keep tagging excuses on to his career, he's gonna end up slower than Gorges dragging them all around

Huh?

 

[paulmm3]

I caught a great couple minutes on SportsCenter last night with Barry Melrose talking about the bye week curse. His thoughts were basically "...it makes you soft. You forget how to work. That's why all these teams have been losing. You come back healthy and well rested and playing brutal hockey because you forget some of what it takes to win in this league night in and night out." Hope someone on the roster forwarded that out to the whole team.

 

[Chad Thundercock]

I caught a great couple minutes on SportsCenter last night with Barry Melrose talking about the bye week curse. His thoughts were basically "...it makes you soft. You forget how to work. That's why all these teams have been losing. You come back healthy and well rested and playing brutal hockey because you forget some of what it takes to win in this league night in and night out." Hope someone on the roster forwarded that out to the whole team.

Such messages of tough guy blather is effective for about 16 games.

 

[joshjull]

I caught a great couple minutes on SportsCenter last night with Barry Melrose talking about the bye week curse. His thoughts were basically "...it makes you soft. You forget how to work. That's why all these teams have been losing. You come back healthy and well rested and playing brutal hockey because you forget some of what it takes to win in this league night in and night out." Hope someone on the roster forwarded that out to the whole team.

Or players simply need a game or two to get back up to speed after a break.