PASabreFan

Tage was asked about the "transformation" of the last 20 games and what was the difference in the team. Terrible question IMHO. It was garbage time (again). Putting that aside, perhaps the answer was very telling. I have always thought individual development in the context of no emphasis on winning is a terrible way of rebuilding. I had never thought of Tage's take on how young players think in that situation: He said the so called transformation was the result of "more maturity." He said the Sabres had a lot of young guys chasing goals and personal accomplishments, but they managed to start doing "the right thing" with and away from the puck. My read is that the right thing when trying to win a hockey game is not always the right thing when trying to score a goal or put up points. Now, Tage was referring to a time when the team was effectively eliminated. The last 20, not the first 20. Still, would it be a surprise to learn that having the youngest team in the league for several seasons has resulted in plenty of selfish play when the bullets are real, especially considering what the kids have seen: a never ending drought, the EEE stance of the owner, meager cap spending, who the GM is and how he constructs a roster, the eternal emphasis on individual development, development oriented coaches, etc. Why wouldn't young players "go get theirs" number one and play the right way to win a distant number two? I'll listen and hang up.

Good point. He doesn't think Power will miss time. And Time is not his pet iguana that just died.

It makes me question how elite they are... at least how elite they are at winning. There's a difference. Someone opined that the Sabres have three cornerstone players and shame on Adams for not adding MORE around them. That doesn't add up for me. Thompson had three goals in 17 games as the season circled the drain.

Adams said on GR he is not concerned about Power missing time. The decision now is surgery vs. rehab. Power was to go to NYC for second opinion.

But on ice excellence is the first thing listed. And Dahlin started a foundation.

I've never owned a proper jersey, er, sweater.

So it's basically Hart, Masterton and Clancy all rolled into one. I remember award night going way back where several players were honored. I don't understand how we got to one mega award. I believe the voters look at this as team MVP. I find it telling they consistently view Tuch as more V than Dahlin.

I'm ready. What do I do first?

There's my LTS!

Do you weigh games the same? Does 11 goals in the first 47 games, then 16 in the final 35 mean anything?

The seas were combed at daybreak. Not a soul survived. Gentlemen, it was a pleasure posting with you.

The E to the 3 Trophy. It could be three separate trophies. But no. Engraving costs. Why not Dahlin? Fans voted, right? Maybe I'm not the only one lukewarm on the guy.

430 on Easter Eve. I can't get over it. People have plastic eggs to dye and the Easter Bunny has to screw his mate and dry clean his costume. It's madness.

I hate to see him go, but I love to see him walk away.

We have past Appreciation Nights to go by. I don't recall booing. I do recall a positive reaction to the team raising its sticks. The jersey giveaway always seems upbeat. I think the anger peaks earlier in the season and anyone left at the end either doesn't care about the record (a sizable number IMHO) or is in a merciful mood. It's the last game, and it's sad.

I just caught that. I think I'll leave it. Humiliate myself and the team at once. Win win for everyone.

All this speculation about what will get asked. You realize we won't hear the questions, right? Passing a mic around and making sure the audio can be heard is beyond this organ eye zation.

Belief is an article of faith. This is my 50 year anniversary of becoming a Sabres fan. I have learned to not believe anything about an upcoming season. I have no belief they will make or miss. Feel has to wait until the offseason dust settles. All that said, I think right at the moment I would be more surprised if they missed again than if they made it. You just can't go 15 years. You can't, right? Hello?

I think the questions begin and end with: Kevyn, Dakota Krebs here from the Wellsville Penny Saver... you've basically admitted you screwed up by freezing like a deer in the headlights during the losing streak. Given that you're five years into your tenure as a GM, a position you weren't qualified for in the first place, what possible case can you make to us, the fans and ultimately Terrence PEJoola that you deserve another kick at the lifeless equine corpse that is the Buffalo Saberz?

Rick Azar was very close to the players, I think. Was it just Schoeny crying at the airport when he was traded to Detroit or did Rick weep as well? Also... Clip!

Can we assume KA has already been told he will be back? Otherwise this is the GM getting out front of his owner. They've been tamed. Certainly Lance and Bill Hoppe will be compliant. Wawrow is good for a pointed question. I'm not sure about Mike anymore. Maybe Wes Goforth can save us. I mean Beningi. All in all given the media landscape, I think the idea has been to cover the team in a friendly way and cooperate in giving hope to the fans (read: the people they want to still read, listen, subscribe etc.). Why wouldn't he? Why wouldn't they all? I want unprofessionalism. Remember what happened when Mike got mouthy with OSP at the presser after he sold to TP? We got the truth from a flustered Tom. "The only directive I gave them was to break even." (Paraphrase) Also, has one of these things ever been done on a weekend? Hoping no one pays attention?

I'm comfortably confused.

Not that I know of. You can imagine why. Anything that brings up the drought is surely a non starter. Too bad. Good post. P.S. I have an audio tape of highlights from 75. Maybe I can at least get some Sabres Hawks goals on YT.