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Jeff Skinner, how much money you want to stay? Here it is, no problem. Nice to see the Sabres on TV in BC I recorded it and saw they blew a 2 zip ead so I decided to go live and boom, goal! Good teams find ways to win. This team is playing well enough to win and that’s all that matters. will they make the playoffs? Who knows but this is fun and I like it!

Confidence! It’s a beautiful thing.

Well well well. It’s been awhile for me here but I wanted to say WOW! This is more like it! on a side note, my wife informed me she accidentally threw out my Sabres to win the Cup bet I made in Vegas before season started. $10 at 35-1. sigh

Well, there go the playoffs ????

I’m glad this turned into a good discussion. As I said in the middle of this thread, I know I can’t switch teams. I want a Sabres Cup but I’m on the wrong side of 50 now so I’m not optimistic. I found it interesting that another poster said if Buffalo relocated he wouldn’t cheer for them any longer. I am a LA Rams fan and hated when they moved but I stayed with them and was delighted when they won the Super Bowl in St Louis. They were still the Rams. But I would love it if they won in LA for sure. But that 99 win was awesome as those helmets were still the same. I guess if I start rooting for Vegas would they be able to pass the Canucks in my pecking order? I will say this. I want Buffalo to win 82 games and the Canucks 80. Whenever I’ve gone to a game between the cousins I always get up in my Sabres swag and HATE the Canucks on the night. Thanks for all the kind words regarding my wife.

I appreciate the responses. I know I can’t switch because how could you not be happy if they ever won it all? Of course you would be happy. But with the Canucks being awful too, I do find myself pulling for the Knights. I couldn’t believe how many people had VK gear on the flight back to BC. A crazy amount. We have a trip there in Feb and they do have a home game when we are there. Still haven’t decided if we are gonna go or not though. But I’m still a Sabres fan even though they suck. Glad as I’ve gotten older that I don’t let sports ruin my day anymore.

Ok, Been awhile since I posted but I've been thinking about this for a little bit and wondered what others here may think. I've been a fan of the Sabres for 42 years. I've never been to Buffalo to see a game live, only seeing them play in Vancouver many times. But with the current state of this team, actually the ongoing state of this team, I've actually "considered" jumping ship and cheering for the Vegas Knights. The reason is not because they are the Cinderella story of the season, but because my wife and I go to Vegas 3 or 4 times a year. She has a progressive neurological disorder that affects her lower extremities, so we've been doing more traveling while we know she can. I digress. We feel like Vegas is our home away from home and enjoy our time there. And with them having a team, it kinda' feels like we should cheer for them. So how realistic is it to think one could switch teams after such a long time? Not because of their records, but because of the reasons stated? Is it really possible to think one could not care anymore about "their team" and move on to another? What happens if years go by and the Sabres ACTUALLY win the Cup? Would it mean anything after switching allegiances? I know I've thought about just ripping the Sabres off like a bandaid and cheering for Vegas and live with the decision, but I don't really know if it's realistic to think it could be done emotionally. Thoughts?

Could Phil Housley be fired before season ends!?

Moves that need to be made. Lehner move Kane move ( sell high ) Reinhart Moulson ( waive ) Bogosian ( made of glass ) These are changes that need to be made. Get what you can for guys like Bogo. The culture this club needs to change. Bring up Fasching and Nylander, get a stud defenseman for Kane. Should have kept Nilsson. The guy has 2 so in 4 games for Canucks. He deserves more ice. It’s tjmes like this that I really get mad at GMTM. We had soooooo many picks and he wasted soooo many.

Demoralizing loss I’m sure.

May?

Lehner is one frustrating goalie. Almost let’s in a dribbler from the dot then Hasek’s across to preserve the tie. Sabres are playing their best and it’s still not enough. Poignant

Nolan needs more ice time

This game is hard enough to play but ya gotta be maddening when penalty calls are made up. There is no slash there and it’s 3-3. I’ve said it before but there is no way an elbow to the head should equal the same amount of time in the box as a one hand tap on the stick.

Thought top line played well tonight, just no luck. Overall the team played well but after two ya just knew that wasn’t enough. And each night they do get the backup and still can’t score. That is extremely frustrating. They need to move Kane while he’s on his game. He’s their best player right now so sell high. I thought Sammy played well tonight as well. Another thought. Is Bogosian made of glass? Wtf? Gorges played well, good tilt. Time for some trades though. Oh well, another stress free hockey year for me again.

Since team D isn’t strong enough, it’s time to shop around for a true starter in goal. The tandem they have would be ok on a solid defensive team but my this team. Short side to win it. Not acceptable

How can this team be out played but the Canucks who were on back to back nights? I see the Canucks all the time here in Kelowna and they are not that good. There is no way they should outshoot us by such a wide margin. I spoke to someone today who is in the game and works with NHL'ers and he told me that this team is Eichel's team and that he runs the show. That the kids don't respect the older guys and that there is a big disconnect in the room. I believe him when he says this and while Eichel is the future, it is disappointing to hear that there is a lack of respect for the older players and coach last year etc. That there is no accountability in Buffalo. Now this was in the summer so it remains to be seen how the culture of the club changes if at all. But it's clear that this team is going nowhere until they all believe and trust one another.

Kane is making a case to either sign long term for big money, or making himself excellent trade bait. Honestly, say what you will about the guy but he works his ass off each and every night. Their PP needs to get back to last year's basics. ROR looks like he wants out.

Here in Kelowna there always lots of hockey guys in town during the summer. I've heard from ex players that ROR is not all that, that he has a bit of a headcase. Good player, but I bet he's not thrilled he's not getting bank like Eichel. On Eichel, the guy is a winner and while it's early, the kid will take this team to great heights. His goal was pure grit and skill all at once. Drops the guy in the corner effortlessly, then goes to the front and Boychuk can't budge him as he tips the puck and then finds it for the goal. Skill that can't be taught. The team has some good players and pieces but the way Housley sent the lines out, some players seemed to have gotten lost in the shuffle. Kane is a beast and plays hard every shift. Some bright spots but lots of work to do.

Jordan Nolan will get some games very soon. They’re getting run with no push back.

Bealieau having a tough night

I think Chad Johnson takes the position of starter before too long, if the coaching staff gives him the chance. How quickly Lehner gets in his own head is remarkable. The. 2nd shorty wasn’t his fault but 3 and 4 have to be saved. He became unglued so quickly. On a side note, Sam Reinhart is not looking good. Playing very soft. He needs to play tougher than he does. He could find himself moved down the lineup very soon if his game doesn’t pick up.

Bingo

How is Eichel not a shooter? He’s not a Sedin the last I looked. Can’t wait to see how bad Lehner looked on the winner. I wonder if the league will ever wisen up and ditch the so? Oh, I just answered my own question.

I was happy to hear TP stick up for Jack and squash any rumours that are out there. I wish he had said he was going to get good "hockey" people on board so he could sit back, watch and write cheques. I hope they have a plan, but until the next group is hired, I'll withhold judgement. I am not sad Bylsma is gone. I am not sad Murray is gone. I didn't dislike Murray, I found his brutally direct approach refreshing, but I'm sure he rubbed way too many people the wrong way, and that wasn't gonna help the Sabres one bit. This is Jack's team, as it should be, and he deserves to lead this team. He's the best player they have and will be for hopefully a very long time.