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is it true? They had the last pick early

Wow. I am surprised. Gettleman did a hell of a job of covering their interest in a QB at #6.

2 good picks in the top 4 as far as the Bills draft interests go.

Wow!

What?!

So I am guessing this mean that it’s more likely Gregg Williams does in fact switch to a 4-3 defense instead of keeping the 3-4 like he said he was?

Wow they really picked him!

Noted. We will expect pictures.

I think Jones will be here this season and I expect him to take a step forward in his development.

https://buffalonews.com/2019/04/25/sean-kirst-pancho-billa-enters-hospice-care-speaks-of-gratitude-to-billsmafia/ Thoughts and and prayers with Pancho and his family Lets make it happen!

https://buffalonews.com/2019/04/25/sean-kirst-pancho-billa-enters-hospice-care-speaks-of-gratitude-to-billsmafia/

https://buffalonews.com/2019/04/25/sean-kirst-pancho-billa-enters-hospice-care-speaks-of-gratitude-to-billsmafia/ Pancho Billa enters hospice care. ?

It seems like there has been a lot of smoke this offseason about the Bills potentially trading back in the 1st to acquire an established NFL player. This seems like it could be a good year to do something like that. I’ve heard a lot of people say that there are a lot of guys with similar grades outside of the top handful of players at the top of the draft.

I don’t know how Washington didn’t get called for a delay of game penalty in that first overtime. That was 100% a delay of game. The puck was shot before it left the caps zone. Officiating has been kind of bad this postseason.

just a reminder that the Amerks game will be televised tonight

Not sure how I feel about Martin. To try and focus on the positive - he does have a ton of experience, and has also turned around a franchise before. He took over the Ottawa Senators head coaching job in their 4th season in the NHL. They had 8 total wins the year prior and had 8 total wins when he took over more than 1/2 way through the 1995/96 season. The sens went from last place to first in the northeast division by Martin’s 3rd full year and had 2more 1st place finishes in the following 4 seasons. He was also brought in to stabilize the Pittsburgh bench 2 separate times - once under Bylsma and again when Mike Sullivan was promoted. He may not be the worst choice to help stabilize the Sabres. For those who want a hard ass who will put a good defensive structure in place, Martin could be that guy. And he could be transitioned into another role if/when someone like Chris Taylor was ready to take over (he’s done that before). Definitely wouldn’t be the most inspiring hire. But I’d give him a chance I guess.

You could see that coming for at least the last 5 minutes. San Jose just took over.

I thought that 5 minute major was questionable at best. I thought it should have been a 2 minute penalty. Pavelski was already falling when Eakin hit him and just kind of fell awkwardly. I don’t think it should have influenced the penalty call like did. Definitely not in game 7. That call completely changed the game. And as I’m typing Vegas ties it!!

So.... they send all their scouts home because they’re scared of information leaking. But then they invite Micheal Silver to watch their mock draft? Or give him the info on the players Mayock picked?

Yes, lower minutes, better d partners and better coaching with a better defensive structure would all help Risto. We saw Montour and other making similar mistakes when forced into Risto’s minutes at the end of the year. I am not completely opposed to trading Risto. He’s been here through all of the losing and makes his fair share of mistakes (like every other Sabre...). But it has to be the right trade. What I am scared of is Risto being the scapegoat this offseason - that Jason Botterill will feel he NEEDS to trade Risto and will take whatever the best offer is this summer. I give Botterill some slack on the ROR trade because there were some extenuating circumstances (his attitude+comments, the $7.5M bonus due July 1, his contract structure being all bonuses, etc). I don’t see this as a ROR situation though, so I am not willing to cut Botterill the same slack with Risto. I just don't see where a Ristolainen trade has to be done. If the right offer comes, then ok. Take it. But otherwise I’d like to see what he looks like with better partners for a season (between Dahlin being in year 2 and a full year of Montour, we have the guys to help ease his burden. And who knows, Maybe there will even be a free agent addition...) and hopefully better coaching.

I agree. All I care about is how well he does his job. They would be crazy to rely on Bogosian being healthy again for the majority of next season. Odds seem to be against that. IMO that has to be factored into any potential Ristolainen trade. The way I see it, as of right now we have 2 good RH defenseman on the roster for next season - Montour and Risto. Nelson is a 6/7 and Bogo can’t stay healthy. You can’t trade Risto without somehow getting someone to fill that void.

not sure if this was posted, but it’s in response to this PFT article -