nfreeman

Dude. Do you want people saying this to you after you once again blame the refs for another Bills loss in which they play terribly? You can do better than this.

I don't agree with some of this post but the bolded is spot on. DG himself said after the game that they didn't take it to the net with conviction or determination. That was the difference in the game last night, and a big step down from their effort vs the Islanders. If they want to be a real team, they need to bring it like they did vs the Islanders.

That's not weird at all, for anyone with functioning eyesight. The Bills have looked terrible for 3 games in a row and have lost the guts of their defense.

Yes -- they are definitely getting good goaltending on the PK. Comrie was solid as a rock last night. But Greenway, Johnson and Clifton have all been major upgrades on the PK as well, along with improved PK play by TT and Muel. They have guys who know what they're doing out there now and they are playing with determination.

Holy mackerel the PK is about a million times better than it was last year.

I'm optimistic about Comrie too, but it's way too early for a victory lap here.

It's obviously much too early to come to any conclusions, but at present both EJ and Greenway look like excellent pickups. Those hankering for an infusion of experience and toughness may have gotten their wish.

Early in the season it’s still possible to witness a Deluca/NHL eclipse. Good thing your emoji was wearing his shades. More importantly, you are 100% right about them driving to the net tonight. That was great to see. They are showing elements of a more physical game on both ends.

That was the Comrie that was promised. Dahlin and TT played like stars. As others have noted, JJP-Krebs-VO was a very credible line. IMHO Krebs' natural slot in this lineup is #3C and JJP has taken a step up. He is continuously forcing the play into the O-zone. I was starting to complain about Mitts in the 2nd period, and then he took over the game. VO and Jost both had about 12 min of ice time and Zemgus had 13. The other forwards were all between 14:10 and 18:18. That's 3 games in a row they've played pretty well, and improving each game. Beat the Habs on Monday and we're back to DeLuca .500. And if Comrie plays again on Monday and plays well -- which I think will happen -- it will provide a major confidence booster, both on the ice and on Sabrespace.

This is fair but I think this is also DM giving Jost a shot to play with 2 guys who can skate and score, one of whom is also pretty strong on his skates. DM has said of Jost (like he's said of Greenway) that he has much more to give in his game. JJP-Jost-VO will have the opportunity to earn as many minutes as they deserve. Let's see how they do.

I'm in favor of some tinkering with the forward lines, but I think DG has gone a bit overboard here. I thought the top line and the Cozens line looked pretty good vs Calgary, while the Mitts line has taken a step back (Greenway has been great but I haven't liked the last couple of games from Mitts or Benson). In any case, they need a W. It would be great for team confidence for Comrie to excel tonight. Go Sabres.

This team looks miles away from being a real contender.

From the Athletic today, regarding the Zemgus-Krebs-KO line: “Okposo and Girgensons were brought back for their ability to play a reliable and direct game as part of Buffalo’s fourth line. That line has leaked chances against in both games, though. On Saturday, the Islanders had more than 94 percent of the expected goals when that line was on the ice at five-on-five. In two games, that line has generated only one high-danger chance and allowed eight against at even strength.”

Good stuff and welcome. Keep it coming! Separately: they played much better and with much more intensity last night than in game 1. The top line had a number of chances. Those will start to go in. Greenway-Mitts-Benson is a good, effective line. Greenway looks reborn compared to last season. Cozens' line is struggling. I'm inclined to put more blame on Cozens than on VO, but I wouldn't be disappointed to see Krebsie moved up to that line in place of VO as others have suggested. If they keep bringing the intensity like they did last night I think they will be fine.

What switch? They are both playing. If you're saying that Benson should play with Cozens and JJP -- I'd like to see that too -- but that leaves VO with Mitts and Greenway, which sounds crappy.

The Islanders are one of the teams the Sabres will hopefully be competing for a playoff spot with. I'd like to see their A game tonight, not the C game we got in the opener. That includes the top line.

This is great news. It’s not certain that he’ll be worth it but it sure seems likely. He showed a lot last year as a rookie. And he seems to have a great attitude and very good to great physical tools.

Good stuff here. Thanks. But he’s practicing now, innit? Doesn’t that mean he has to leave IR? More preseason games may or may not have helped, but it sure looks like he’s not ready yet. I do think for most guys joining a new team it takes a good chunk of the season to find the groove. And Montour most of all! And DM was here for the Krueger era too, so…

Unbelievable. Still, not sure I can blame TP for this one. Men and women gonna do what they do. And canning them was the right move. Even so, another change in senior management can't help but seem bush league.

I think AI has infiltrated Sabrespace.

I think the bolded is correct and would just add that I think Adams concluded that the other goalies who were available were either not worth the price they would've cost (in trade assets and/or contract), not likely to provide an upgrade, or both.

I agree with the bolded, but not with your shocked reaction. Giving him 9 games is not a commitment -- it's an extended tryout at a higher level of competition. I also disagree about 3rd line minutes (maybe 11-12 min per night) not being better for him than going back to juniors. I think that amount of NHL ice time would definitely be better for his development than the WHL would be.

I guessed Richie Dunn but wasn't sure.

He was great at the presser. "I love Buffalo. My family loves Buffalo. My brother wants to move here." "I only wanted to be here. I told my agent to get the longest term possible."

Unfortunately while I think Quinn is going to be a great Sabre, I don’t think he’ll be effective enough this year so as to be better than Benson or a healed Kane.