Morning Skate: Paille Traded to Bruins

I really enjoy this place, but the commenting is really infrequent and opinions tend to be held onto, mine included.

I’ve been addicted to Buffalo Rumblings since February. There’s a ton of characters over there, constant postings and stories, and heated debate. I guess that’s what a decade with no-playoffs can get you.

But honestly, I think Sabres fans are actually more reactive to circumstances than Bills fans, especially after losing Drury and Briere, post-President’s Trophy season. Those two years were magical, but honestly, we were not a complete hockey team in the vein of Detroit and, now, Pittsburgh. Washington would be if they had a real expirienced goalie (Varmalov will be good, just isn’t yet, this season will prove) but that’s beside the point. I would have liked to see Drury stay out of the two, but am not broken up about his departure. We have young talented guys that can grow with this team over the next 4 to 6 years. A couple of Vets here and there and a solid backup netminder (not Lalime, I like Enroth) round out the core. That’s what creates a winning atmosphere. I really think the Sabres are better than they’ve been in the last 2 seasons but lots of Sabres fans seem tenative to talk about it unless it’s Reiger or Ruff bashing. I believe they actually did a lot of things right this off-season.

We just need to write up fanposts more frequently when we have thoughts and ideas. Dave does a great job here, even though I would like more articles just to stir up conversation… but we’re all busy. The fanposts should serve that purpose anyways. We’ll keep ourselves in check as far as bashing goes, that’s the way BR does it, but opinions are always invited and enjoyed… even if they’re wrong.