Sabres Seeking Playoffs After 13 Straight Seasons on the Outside Looking In
Buffalo has been frustrating to watch in recent seasons. The talent is there. It’s a matter of making it all work at the same time, offensively and defensively.
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Sabres have so many great forward prospects, Levi and a great Russian D man(Novikov) on Amerks who plays tough. Sabres can package together 3-4 guys to bring in one veteran two way forward and still have so many great young forwards
They need a veteran maybe trade power or something like that
It's gonna be UPL and Levi next year, I imagine. Levi had a strong second half of the season, after a really shaky first half. UPL kind of did the same thing.
I don't want Patrick Kane, despite him being from here. He's just too old. He had a better year than I expected, but that's still a major injury he had that normally ends players careers. I hope Detroit resigns him.
Get me a veteran forward who is under 30. I'm not winning anything significant next year. I need a guy who has 4-5 years of tread on his tires. A good defensive defenseman might be needed too. Samuelsson is pretty good but he keeps getting hurt. Sadly, part of being a good professional player is durability. Some guys get unlucky with injuries, others just don't have the genetics to handle the brutality of pro contact sports. I'd want an insurance policy for him. I'm willing to roll the dice on these two kid goalies over the next two seasons. Let's see if either can prove they're the real deal.
I was wrong that they wouldn't fire Granato, but I think it was the right move. Overall, the staff just did not seem competent when it came to at least special teams coaching. The powerplay just got worse and worse as the season went on. I hope Lindy isn't saddled with the couple of guys they retained if he doesn't like them. Byrum seemed to indicate in one interview that he was surprised by the system in use for the PP, which to me sounded like he thought it was flawed in design.
Should be a fascinating off season. I'm sure Adams is under pressure to make some big moves. I gotta believe he's gonna pull off at least one big trade. He has so many bullets in the chamber. It's time to pull the trigger. The farm is loaded with talent.
Don't know what to expect from Ruff part 2, he wasn't my first choice for the job but I really don't think Adams had anyone else in mind. UPL & Peterka were bright spots need Quinn to stay healthy. Thompson ,Cozens & Tuch neeed to rebound from subpar seasons. Power needs to take a step forward and toughen up. i actually think Ruff can help with that.
UPL is the guy.
I heard Mitch Marner might be available soon….
I’ve never understood why people call that logo the “goat head“. It has always looked like a bison head to me.
Me as a Sabres fan they have to step it up a notch on the hockey plays I personally think they will do alot better with there new coach Lindy Ruff who has had plenty of experience with Sabres so i believe there could be a definitely up rise with the Sabres next season heck they better especially with the Arizona Coyotes gone and now Utah is in the picture of NHL hockey the Sabres better be physically and mentally prepared for this next season of NHL Hockey
GMKA has to make a decision on what is gonna happen with skinner regarding a buyout. Also, he has a lot of work to do regarding the bottom six, I think there could be as many as 5 new forwards. I believe Krebs could take that 3rd line center role with the right players around him but he’s still an unknown. Personally, none of the kids (Kulich, Rosén, Savoie, Ostlund) will make the team unless they absolutely light it up in training camp.
Really glad they got rid of Eichel. He was clearly the problem 😂😂😂
lol 🤪👍
I'm rooting for Buffalo
y'all luck should change soon
see u at the Anchor
Hey Hockey guy, As a dedicated Saber fan, I really enjoyed your video! Thanks so much for your lucid and rational analysis of my favorite team! I could not agree more with your thought that we need a solid veteran voice or 2 in the locker room !
Sabres end the drought in 2024/2025. Similarly to what your Canucks clearly needed was the right coach/GM tandem to lead the same/similar roster to new heights. Emotions aside, I think Adam’s/Ruff will deliver this. Ironically, Tocchet & Ruff are gritty guys. Something their predecessors came short with. Also agree with your thoughts about bringing in a vet like Kane or others to (further) solidify us as a playoff team. Just don’t jynx us like you did last year! 🤭 😆 😉
Small side-note – been meaning to share this with you. I would DM you somehow but wanted to leave it here! My brother surprised me with a cameo from you prior to the birth of my daughter (now 6mo). It was super thoughtful by the way, thanks! So – She loves those baby sensory videos here on YouTube when it’s time for it. One of your videos came on after & she was absolutely mesmerised! Usually when it plays anything else she gets fussy 100% of the time. Liv might be your youngest fan! 😇 👶
Go VAN.
Cheers from Munich (buffalo native 🍗) , Ryan
Great video. Can’t wait for the Flyers season review!
For years the Canadian Hockey Mafia said Jack Eichel was the problem..him being an American of course.😂😂😂
Great video report! Thanks. Power needs to get nasty. Samuelsson too. Exit interviews were telling, I hope Shannon, that you watched them. Lindy stated they need more nasty!
Much focus was on the coaching, more needs to be on Adams. He absolutely could have helped by bringing in solid vets. And his explanation as to why he didn't was VERY weak. They relied on Jost, Olofson, Bryson, and other sub par guys.
Ryan Johnson played very well. How in hell Granato kept Bryson on the team reeks of incompetence. I wanted Stillman up instead. Robinson should have played more too.
Then add the timid & stupid play of the top guys. = Major frustration.
Adams and Lindy had better kick some ass, starting last week.
Kane is just what the Sabres need!
We will end the drought! LFG Sabs!!!!!