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I watched on TV and sort of assumed the simplicity of this ceremony was Dom's wishes. I mean who comes out to an empty podium by choice? No family, no MC, nothing to keep things organized. Strange but OK, i guess that's the way he wanted it. The only awkward part on TV was the banner raising, in relative silence. It was so slow going up, no one really knew what to do? Whatever...move on.

Just watching the highlight packages (not knowing their exact stats) I would take Sam Bennett if available. Either Sam would be fine with me though.

Not quite. One more got out. I was listening to Buffalo Airport air traffic control (a bit of a geek i am!)....and the Sabres Delta Airlines charter took off successfully a few mins ago. They had to stop all plow activity for a bit but the boys are on their way to Carolina.

The WGR people seem to think drafting high will automatically make them better. I could not disagree more. You may hit lightning in a bottle with a great player like Crosby but it's going to take more than that to turn this mess around. In the meantime the team is hemorrhaging fans, ticket base, sponsors, national TV games...etc. The product is getting totally devalued and it's an embarrasment to the city, the fans, ownership. There's going to be a half empty arena very soon.

Wow, another shortie against. 3-2 now. How many odd man rushes do we give up on the PP?? ridiculous.

I heard that too on the Caps broadcast. Very disappointing to hear if that's true. I thought TP had some fancy refrigeration units installed under the ice. There's no reason a team in Buffalo, NY should have the worst ice in the NHL. That rep will stick with the team.

I'd be fine with trading Miller. He could use the change of scenery as well. If the Sabres flop with Enroth, so be it. They're not making the playoffs anyway. Miller's best years are behind him imo and he's not going to win a Cup here. I also feel like his skinny frame will break down more in the coming years. Just get some assets for him while you can Darcy.

Lucky to get a point. Totally outplayed from the 2nd period on. Id flip rosters with the Panthers in a heartbeat. They have good team speed and play keepaway.

I don't think its a style. I just think the team is poorly constructed and when the opponent decides to press... there's not a darn thing buffalo can do to stop the pressure.

The Sabres don't carry play enough in any game to make me believe they are a good team. They lay back and still soft.

When is the trade deadline? This will be one deadline where most Sabres will beg to be shipped out. This is absolutely hockey's version of the titanic. The defense can't defend, the offense can't forecheck or cycle. This is the worst mix of players on any Sabres club I've watched in 40 years.

I agree with this. I'd rather not make a knee jerk hire just to appease the fans. If Pegula and the Execs commit themselves to moving away from Ruff at seasons end, than do a proper search and hire the right man, with the right experience & system for this job. You aren't going to be able to grab the best hire during mid-season. This team is not making the playoffs this season no matter who is behind the bench. They are too far behind and every game is practically a 3 point Eastern conference game... (unless you are Buffalo who tend to lose alot in regulation).

I'm actually starting to feel a little bad for Miller. Kinda' like i did for Hasek when i knew he "should" win a cup in his career but knew he'd never do it in Buffalo. I'm ok if they trade Miller to a contender at some point while he is still good enough. A shame he will not win anything here. This Sabres club is a few years from contending at the very least.

I'd like to know over the last two seasons how many times the Sabres have lost in regulation when they were tied in the 3rd or had a 3rd period lead? It feels like an inordinate amount of times. You HAVE to find a way to get these kind of games to OT. At least get a point. So frustrating they find a way to lose in regulation...AGAIN!

Better game last night by the boys...they probably deserved a point or two. The game of hockey always evens out. They should have lost on the Island and won, they played well enough to win last night and lost....always evens out. The problem is that Buffalo put out maximum effort and still took an L. They just aren't a very good team. I'm not rooting for them to lose out but it might be best for the franchise to crater this season and look to re-tool next season...hopefully with a new coach.

Not a bad effort by the boys tonight. We've seen soooo much worse. Anderson > Miller...and that's not a knock on Miller. It just is.

To put it bluntly, this 2013 Sabres team is one of the worst looking teams in the past several years. They look slow and tired, except for just a couple guys. They don't know how to forecheck and keep the puck in the offensive zone. They allow every opponent to cycle them to death in the defensive zone. They give up numerous point blank chances and odd man rushes, inexplicably while trying to play better defensively. So if your defensive gameplan is to collapse deep and give up chance after chance, and hope Miller is on top of his game...then they are executing brilliantly. The Buffalo Sabres look like the worst team in the NHL. Out of the first 13 games, there has only been maybe 2 games where the ice hasn't been tilted towards the Sabres end. If you can't fire all the players, they better get a new coach and system.

Penalties notwithstanding, hate seeing buffalo getting dominated at home like this. Too bad for Miller. Not his fault.

Should never be outshot that much by the Isles. Thanks Miller for stepping up and stealing one but there's something seriously wrong with the Sabres.

The Sabres flight is leaving for JFK soon. Getting in won't be a problem. Getting out of NY will be dicey tomorrow night. http://flightaware.c...e/flight/BSK397

What a joke. They dont deserve a losers point.

Easily the worst Sabres club we've seen in years, including goaltending.

Why is it so hard for Buffalo to forecheck and cycle? If score was reversed montreal would be all over us.

Aw, Vanek just missed on that perfect deflection again.

Vanek, such sweet hands.