phil_soisson

I'm telling you, that Taj Mahal locker room screams "pampered". Could help explain why their home record is atrocious. This is not a workman blue collar team, or organization.

You lost me at "...I want him to be coach". Can you imagine Imlach, Bowman, or Ruff putting up with this crap show? They need an experienced, respected NHL coach to light a fire, who will not tolerate playing soft, and not being ready to play at game time. A competent power play architect, assistant coach would go a long way too.

Could Craig Anderson been that much of a difference in the locker room? I'm having trouble understanding how guys have regressed? I expected a solid D corps this year. Power and Samuelsson have been awful. Cozens isn't the same player; did his girlfriend dump him or something? Thompson was ineffective before his injury. The power play is just unwatchable. I have no confidence in this coaching staff and management, or ownership. Fans are between a rock and hard place; neither the status quo or another tear down/rebuild are acceptable. Hockey hell.

When I first saw the title of the thread, I wasn't wearing my glasses, and thought it read "Any pallbearers here?"

There was one?

A healthy Quinn playing at the same level as last season won't be seen until 2024-25, if ever? You keep hoping.

FFS, I long for the days of Darling, Jeanneret, and Hannigan.

Seriously? This team is on the road to futility...year 13.

72 point pace,...not going to get it done.

Canalside, the Cobblestone District, the Theatre District, the Fruit Belt,...all of these have no meaning to me, being a Buffalonian from the early 60's to mid-70's. At first glance, they sound like contrived gentrification marketing terms that make realtor's and property broker's eyes light up, and hands rub together, with visions of dollar signs.

This team is unwatchable. Granato gone by Christmas.

Respectfully, I get that, and I support the the right of any person that finds that post(or any post) offensive. I just abhor censorship, independent of whether for not I agree with. a particular point of view. Personally, hockey for me is a diversion from the crap show that is modern politics, socioeconomic, and geopolitical turmoil. Heretofore, the closest we came to controversy of that nature on these forums was the "pride" warm jerseys, which is a nothing burger.

I never watched the "Jerry Springer Show", but this is America, and one thing that Mayor Springer said in concurrence with that is, "If you don't like it, turn the channel".

I'm wondering if rewarding him with the big contract so early is having a detrimental effect in the locker room?

Granato gone by Christmas.

Really missing the Peterka, Cozens, Quinn line.

Just tuned in on ESPN...lots of empty seats.

Hope he catches fire offensively so we can trade him? This makes no sense. If he doesn't "catch fire", how many losses does it contribute to in the process? Forget about what he's worth in a trade; that ship sailed last year, if it was ever afloat. If he's not getting it done, put him in the press box or on waivers. We have no time for this! Twelve years and counting,...thirteen is inexcusable.

Good point, but I liked his quickness and hustle in preseason. I already know I'm not getting that from Olofsson. He has never shown a 200 ft. game.

I would have rather kept Kulich.

Welcome! Surely, I thought your one word title was going to be a rant against KA. A bitching Sabres fan is a happy Sabres fan.

Come on, man! Corn Pop couldn't have done a better job than Meatballs.

If the Sabres are sub.500 by the end of December, I think Granato will be gone. I know many think the "sky is falling" reactions on this opening GDT are overreactive, but I think it's a pretty good barometer. KA said it himself: it's now time to meet, or exceed, expectations.

Me too. I highly value your GDT takes.

I feel your pain.