PromoTheRobot

You need decent functioning players at all positions. But I contend half the goals given up by the Sabres are the result of stupid mistakes in the defensive end. Cut those out and you don't need Dom Hasek to bail you out 20 times a game. Easier to play better defense than finding a HoF goalie.

Disappointing, sure. But honestly the best effort I've seen in weeks. The problem is still defense more than goaltending. I thought JJ was solid and he should be the #1 going forward. (Over Hutton, not Ullmark.) The offense had a pulse without Jack We just can't stop making mistakes on defense. Chicken or the egg. I say defense, you say goaltending.

Interesting choices for the shout-out.

They did actually pound the Flyers earlier this season.

Well, they're not terrible tonight. (But there are 2 more periods.) Just scored again. Johansson making saves.

Eichel was holding them back.

Too many coincidences. Bizarre is right.

Now that was a bad goal

Is your cousin anyone who would know such things?

The Sabres sure fall a lot.

"I know they're for after but give me a f*****' beer now!"

"More fudge, Jack?"

Christine Baransky. Cheektowaga celebrity.

They ought to be starting him over Hutton. but at this point...

Cozens at least trying to make a play. Eichel beat by his man. Dahlin oblivious to the man behind him. Bing-bang-boom.

Sorry.

Montour tip on that goal.

I guess Johansson can't get over fast enough, huh?

Well, this national game is regional. They aren't showing it in near Boston, where I am. But I can't watch it on my NHL app either because it's "blacked out."

So you're saying that the other 5 guys on the ice are absolved as soon as you hit 5 goals?

But don't blame the guys in front. They're awesome.

I don't know what you're reading. But where have I stood up for this team? By saying it's not on the goalie? I'm just responding to simplistic takes looking at the end result. The Sabres need to be blown up. They need a new regime. But I'm not in favor of a sale unless it's guaranteed that it's a local group as committed to Buffalo as the Pegulas. (Which is a lot to ask for.) Oh, how's my Bills homerism looking now?

Yes! Yes he has! Sorry but this is the lamest take. "Gotta make a save" is right when your team has one or two brain farts in a game. When your team has 20 in a period, guess what? The problem isn't your goalie.

He may not be the greatest. But here's an idea: how about NOT leaving guys open so you have to get over fast 20 times a period??