[GDT Islanders at Sabres, Feb. 15, 2022, 7pm, MSG, WGR.]

These players have sucked all season. Prove me wrong!
Olofsson, Asplund, Eakin, Bjork, Hayden and Butcher. Not even gonna mention the goalies. If none of them are back next season I could care less (I know that's not possible but just saying). Asplund has 5 goals in 45 games with 16pts! He hasn't done squat here.

[2021-22 NHL games you've been to outside Buffalo]

I've live in Vegas so I go to the Sabres game every year here. Still haven't won yet at T MOBILE Arena but hopefully soon. As I left the game I bumped into Dylan Cozens parents on the escalator. They noticed my Lafontaine jersey and were really friendly. I told them to tell Dylan not to give up. Buffalo sucks right now but hopefully with him and the prospects, this team will turn it around soon. We are glad he's a Sabre and they appreciated that. They were happy to talk to a Buffalo native and we're surprised by all the Western NYers living in the desert going to the game. Pretty cool except for the loss.

I've been to a bunch of DUCKS / KINGS games vs SABRES. Planning on going to the COYOTES in Phoenix next season.

[GDT: Blue Jackets vs Sabres 2/10/22 7 pm MSG ESPN +]

9 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Does the team win this game with better goaltending?

Totally. This loss is 100% on Tokarski last night. CBJs second and OT goals were absolutely horrible. Should have been a BUF 3-1 or at least a 3-2 victory. 🤮

[GDT: Sabres at Knights Feb 1, 2022 10PM]

30 minutes ago, Zamboni said:

Good grief. He’s 3 months into being 23. Injuries happen. Yes it’s too early to “cut/waive this dude”.

OK, got it, gheesh. So no update then? 🙄

[GDT: Sabres at Knights Feb 1, 2022 10PM]

Any update on Mitts? This guy just cannot stay healthy, my god. Too early to cut/waive this dude or what? Hate to say that because we hardly ever see him play, but man, its getting old.

[GDT: Sabres at Knights Feb 1, 2022 10PM]

I'll be at the game tonight. Buffalo hasn't won once at the Fortress (T Mobile Arena) yet. Time to change that pronto!

I was at the Sabres Road Crew Alumni party last night. I talked to Kevyn Adams a bit. I asked him jokingly who was starting in net tomorrow, Marty Biron? He laughed at that, but he said ANDERSON should be getting the start. Also, got to meet the legend, Rick Jeanneret too. Chatted for a bit, great guy. Also talked to Clint Malarchuk, Jason Dawe (DAWESOME!), JP Dumont, Marty Biron and Duffer. Brad May was there too and even the trainer George Babcock. My wife said; "You know you're a real Sabres fan when you even know who the freaking trainer is!" Hahaha So true.

LETS GO BUFFALO!

[Aaron Dell Suspended For 3 Games by DPS]

Well, at least the Sabres made up for it after this garbage from Chris Neil 2007. 15 years later 😄

 

[Updated Injury Report: Quinn out 4-6 Weeks]

From the ATHLETIC today:

Second most in the league behind Montreal this season. JUST BRUTAL!

[Jack Quinn, LBI and will miss 4-6 weeks]

F*$^^@*#&(!*)!$*@(%&@!!K😡

[Updated Injury Report: Quinn out 4-6 Weeks]

40 minutes ago, Mustache of God said:

Also, the Anderson signing was so bad. Who could have expected a 40 year old goalie woudln't be able to stay healthy?

Seriously. What the heck happened to Anderson? Did he really get hurt that bad? I get that he's 40, but there hasn't been any good info on what his problem/injury is. So disappointing and frustrating. He was HOT to start the season too. What a bummer.

[This team's problem is not a lack of talent]

5 hours ago, Slack_in_MA said:

With regard to Covid, is there a statistic somewhere out there that would demonstrate that Buffalo has been affected more adversely than most teams? Isn't everyone dealing with it to some degree?

Good call. Kind of like "MAN GAMES LOST" stat.

[Houser signed to 1 year NHL Deal, Dell called Up]

Marty Biron to start vs Nashville tomorrow.

[UPL out week to week, Subban Month to Month]

Subban month to month now? What the heck happened?

[Nylander traded to the Pens]

Nylander never went to the hard areas to score and he seemed to never battled for pucks much. A perimeter player and the Sabres got a "F" for the draft choice. But the return was definitely a upgrade with Henri Jokiharju in my book. So Buffalo won that trade.

[GDT- Sabres at Islanders, 12/30/2021, 7:30pm ET, MSG, WGR]

4 hours ago, DarthEbriate said:

Subban, Subban, Subban...

So does he suck or does the defense suck? I still can't figure it out. One thing for sure, Subban sucked in Vegas.

[Most annoying TV ads…]

Insurance ads number 1 for sure. Followed by prescription drugs. "Don't take this medication if you have high blood pressure, liver problems, or you suffer from kidney stones and love to eat at Long John Silvers!"

[Sabres' games against CBJ (20th, 23rd) and COL (22nd) POSTPONED, next game Mon 27th, NYI @ Sabres]

5 minutes ago, inkman said:

There is no way NHL players are going to the Olympics.  It’s a logistical nightmare.  Players could miss up to a month of NHL games if they test positive. How is the league gonna sign off in that. 

Yeah I agree.

What do you think has more weight for a players career? Win the Stanley Cup or Olympic Gold? I'd pick The Cup every time. Sure, playing for your country is of high importance, but you gotta think Lord Stanley is number one above all else.

[When Will The Sabres Win A Hockey Game?]

Well it certainly won't be the next game vs NYRangers. They are going to kick the crap outta the Sabres unfortunately.

[UPL Recalled]

13 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

I don't gamble personally, but it really has taken off of late. I guess most people just gamble what they can. but I wonder how big of a problem gambling addiction is in the country now? 

Good question. I like to bet on a game once in awhile. Makes it more interesting. I'll throw a $20 parlay on a three teamer. That's about the extent of it. Usually pays about $85 - $150 depending on how many underdogs I took.

I'm sure there are degenerate gamblers all over the place though spending crazy money!

[UPL Recalled]

The Ducks line of Zegras, Milano and Rakell gave The Golden Knights huge problems a couple games ago. I don't think its gonna matter who's in net for the Sabres. Plus, Buffalo's Defense has been terrible as we've all seen. I'm taking Anaheim giving 2 goals on the point $pread tomorrow. They will easily cover that. 

[Sabres acquire goalie Malcolm Subban for Future Considerations]

Subban played pretty good in Vegas, but the Knights have a solid defense unlike Buffalo. Still, Dell is terrible, so this would be a slight upgrade.

[GDT: Seattle at Buffalo-November 29, 2021-7pm-MSG, ESPN+, WGR550]

WTF!?!??!?!??!?!?!

[GDT: Seattle at Buffalo-November 29, 2021-7pm-MSG, ESPN+, WGR550]

2 minutes ago, Norcal said:

Well... let's GO boys!!!

There's a trivia answer some day. 

Who did the Kraken score their first SHG against?

The Buffalo Sabres.

Borgen ate those pucks

Right.

Don't forget the other Trivia answer: What team gave up the first Hat Trick to Seattle? Why, the Buffalo Sabres of course!

[Prospect Pool is Rocking!]

He's kinda a long(er) shot to make it, but I really think Linus Weissbach is gonna turn heads. He's sneaky fast with a good shot and just the type of guy who can fill out your third line.

[Jokiharju returns to practice]

Hopefully JOKER gets back in the lineup ASAP.

 

I thought this was a interesting quote from Mike Harrington today:

"I doubt you're going to see any big moves out of Rochester. It's not time for Jack Quinn or JJ Peterka, yet. Nor Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. It might be worth giving Casey Fitzgerald a look on defense instead of Butcher, who is showing why New Jersey was so willing to dump him for a few bags of pucks."

I agree with Harrington on this. The brutal Butcher seems slow and why not give Fitz a shot at the Sabres lineup? He's been doing great down in Rochester. Thoughts?