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Wow, what a difference compared to last year, this is going to be a fun season, Let's Go Buffalo!

Where is disco Dan?

Jack with a nifty move at the blue line.

You think Pommer get's more than 14 min. of ice time a game this season?

Yes

New Season, and I hope we see some post season games this year. Let's Go Buffalo! :beer:

Rough outing, hope they're ready for regular season play. I hope it doesn't take a month before they get on their first winning streak. I can't remember if they ever strung together more than 3 consecutive wins last season. Good luck. Let's Go Buffalo! This year I don't care how boring it gets just as long as they win, and get into the playoffs.

As I so stated before, Mr. Luszczyszyn said at the end of his article, “Sabres fans may not like it…” Is it to much to ask a writer who represents a well known periodical to try a little harder especially if he/she is going to boldly state his/her opinions. Understanding Advanced Hockey Statistics e.g. Corsi or Fenwick Numbers: I'm sure some of the more dedicated fans can take the raw data and make observations that are directly related to the hypothesis they're considering; however, in my opinion, there is something to be said about the accuracy and efficiency of data interpretation, especially for those who publish their findings, and are seeking to attract a more diverse audience. There is ability and luck, how do measure luck, sophomore slumps, poor coaching, and long term lingering injuries into the stats? So many variables. If Rasmus Ristolainen is to be judged, how can you truly judge him if you don't have all the facts? Recently I had the opportunity to see the movie "Trouble with a Curve" starring Clint Eastwood who plays an aging baseball scout. Eastwood's character Gus has disdain for computer scouting while the protagonists lives and dies by computer statistics and thinks first-hand observation is a relic of the past. Great Flix Let's Go Buffalo!

I'd have to respectfully disagree with the assertion that the article was “very factual”. Firstly, "One of the most divisive players in hockey", OK I get it, you needed a hook and an opening line; however, I'm sorry I don't buy it. Go head, and drop Risto's name into the search bar, and I'm fairly certain the only divisive rhetoric you will find as a result has been created by Mr. Luszczyszyn. Hockey fans around the world are not having polarizing arguments about Ristolainen's performance or the lack thereof. A poll of 2,999 people certainly doesn't prove that Rasmus Ristolainen is one of the most divisive players in hockey, and the comment section at the bottom of his article or posts within this topic page won't support Mr. Luszczyszyn allegations either. I'm surprised what passes for factual and accurate. Mr. Luszczyszyn presents a poll which he admits is biased and non-scientific, so one cannot enter that into evidence. Next, there is a Corsi graph, why is it there? I don’t know. Mr. Luszczyszyn certainly didn’t take the time to explain it, so at best its there to make the article look profound or “fascinating”, as one commenter states. So that leaves us with, “One of the big findings”, “The man that tracked the zone entries”. We don’t know this man’s qualifications as a statistician but, we do know that the stats presented are incomplete, and that he was back at it again. The fact that he was back at it again should count for something right. So what does that leave us with? Biased polling data, an undefined graph, and incomplete statistical analysis. Now the question I have is, “Where’s the Beef?” In my opinion, Mr. Luszczyszyn attempted to baffle us with bullshi*, and pass his body of work off as a factual and accurate analysis of Rasmus Ristolainen’s performance as a professional hockey player. My suggestion is to leave the analysis up to the professionals, and maybe try drinking beer and watching hockey with the rest of us. That’s just my opinion. Finally, Mr. Luszczyszyn made one factual comment in his final statement, “Sabres fans may not like it…” Let’s Go Buffalo!

I read an article entitled "The curious case of Rasmus Ristolainen" on SabreSpace under The Sabres Report - August 12, 2017. Who is Dom Luszczyszyn? Hockey News? Is this guy serious, or is he just trying to draw attention to himself? I would be interested to know if this article was created as a result of a fair and adequate investigation of all the facts as they relate to Rasmus Ristolainen or if the writer just compiled a stack of analytical data, and shotgunned the rest. Mr. Luszczyszyn said in his recent article titled, The curious case of Rasmus Ristolainen: "I think that might be one of the big reasons those that watch Ristolainen are enamoured by his play" Please Dom, don't think, and certainly don't presume to know the minds of the masses. Mr. Luszczyszyn also has come to the conclusion that, "Rasmus Ristolainen is one of the most divisive players in hockey." Wow, Ristolainen is 22 years old, I'm sorry but at 22 years old many young people are just starting to manage the responsibilities of adulthood. I am amazed and applaud Ristolainen for his courage and commitment while representing the Buffalo Sabres Organization. I can only imagine the pressures Rasmus faces day in and day out on his journey as a professional hockey player. Managing expectations, wow. Sometimes there is fine line between success and failure as young people attempt to establish themselves among their senior contemporaries. Finally, Mr. Luszczyszyn finishes his opinion piece by representing Rasmus Ristolainen as the reason for the Buffalo Sabres failure as a team. "Split the difference and that puts him (Rasmus Ristolainen) probably around the second pairing. By Game Score that’s exactly where he is, too. He’s Buffalo’s top D-man, but on a good team he wouldn’t be and that’s a big reason why Buffalo isn’t a good team." After reading the Hockey News article, I couldn't help but think that Mr. Luszczyszyn article was borderline misrepresentation of Rasmus Ristolainen and his body of work as a young professional hockey player. I hope you have a great season Risto, good luck. Let's Go Buffalo!

I went online to check the news about the Sabres. :( I wouldn't blame Jack Eichel if he decided to sign with another organization. Maybe the Sabres could get a high school coach interested in making a fool out of himself next season, Lee Lacocca to manage and Al Gore to clean up the toxic waste that has piled up around the Sabres organization. I don't care how much money you can throw around in an effort to land organizational talent.... Tough to get aboard a sinking ship and a perennial loser. Let's Go Sabres!

Good Night, I hope the Sabres win. Have a good weekend.

Let's Go Buffalo!

Just let the boy's play.

SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) The Dan way.

Several games ago, Sam started with about 4min TOI in 1st, 5+min TOI 2nd, and 2+min TOI 3rd. Hasn't been the same since.

Dang, Ennis gets bounced around a lot.

Wow, Carrier walked right around him.

Let's Go Buffalo!

We have the 1st rated PP after this game, and our PK was about 87% for a while. If our 5 0n 5 was just a little better then yes it would be us and not the Leafs. I loved the look on Babcocks' face when they panned over to him on the bench. The look of disbelief was priceless.

During this game, a Leafs player made the exact same play Risto made. The Sabre forward was in position to receive the pass on the wing and Leafs player got between the puck and the checker and just altered the puck enough so that the Sabre forward couldn't get it; however, that didn't stop the Leafs from decking him anyway. The puck never reached the guy. Are we going to see the league fine the guy? Oh, I forgot, it only applies to Sabre players. 3 Freakin games is an outrage! Bull Shi*

Thanks for the up lift; I hope I get to see them play next season. 0.1% We got'em right were we want them.

That's great I'm glad to hear that. He picked a great time to come over. Treat him the Buffalo way boys. Easy on the Genny Screamers MODO.

As far as I'm concerned this is the begin of next season. Get a streak going that we can continue on with next October. Is MODO in town?

GREAT VICTORY! GOOD BYE LEAFS. They got their azz's kicked, nice job.