DirtDart

I don't see that as being the case. I still expect us to be better than last year at seasons end. I stated this before in another thread, this is a re-beuild, if anyone truly thought we woukd make a serious deep push this year they are nuts. Now, I know the scoring issues among other things that have been pointed out are concerning, but the season isn't over yet, and we will still be an improved team. We need a few more pieces forward wise which I do not believe we have in the system now.

The thing that has drove me nuts is lack of bodies in front of the net, and the parimeter game the forwards are playing. I don't have any evidence, or fancy numbers. The scheme he had to open the season was predicated upon who he had in the lineup. Now he has everyone back, they are slowly trying to implement the orginal system. Just my take, not saying it is right.

4- Eva. I hope we keep this together for continuity sake. TMGM will find the missing pieces, Disco will alter his scheme to fit said pieces.

If your star is not playing accordingly , bench him. I am all for it. Examples have to be made, and EVERYONE needs to be accountable.

This, and IN. I don't want another retread. Let's see what the young up and comers can provide. Housley idea is intriguing though.

I honestly believe the scoring is due to the injuries, and lack time together. You can see it in the GA. These guys are not sure who has who in the Dzone. It's a lack of communication and time spent playing together.

Very good post. IMO #3 it is. We don't have all the pieces in place yet. We need a good young forward or two yet. I like the D we have in the farm, am less enthused about the forwards.

This is year two of the rebuild, all the talk of fire DD is absolute non-sense. I thought we were better than the posters at TBD. Relax people it isn't over yet. With all of the injuries we have had it's been impossible for these guys to have played any type of sustained minutes together. Did anyone honestly believe we would be going deep into the playoffs this year? Perhaps he is getting old, or he was protect in Montreal. Both Georges, and Franson need to go.

I know, lived there for eight before moving home last year. Those fans are horrible as well. They couldn't give away seats before the conference finals with Pitt. That god awful Oooo, and reeedddd at the anthem piss me off like no tomorrow.

Do the majority here really feel we missed out on Babcock? I for one, am happy we landed DD instead.

This is way over-analyzed. The PLAYERS, have to execute within the system to be successful, and they are not executing. Murray, or Disco are not the issue. The Players are not finishing chances, and way too many defensive lapses are the problem. The fact that our goalie cannot stop anyone during the shootout also adds to them not collecting the extra point.

Bingo, considering the fact we have been without 6 starters in the lineup, the season is not anywhere near lost.

It is done with the utmost respect, and love intended....

My Buffalo people driving 5 mph under the speed limit, seems everyone is stuck in winter driving mode; then flip me off, or beep as I drive by doing 65. If you ever have flipped off a guy in a Black GMC and he opens the rear window, waves, and blows kisses at you. Yup, that was me. That is the reason none of my clothes fit. I run in grab the size I was last year, get home to find out it doesn't fit. Then it goes into the closet with the rest of my clothes with the tags still on them.. Take back your castle.

This is good to see, I have always liked Pat. He brought it every night, and loves this City.

Did the poker of your butt give you her #?

He may not be a genius, but he is a very good coach. His systems work. We have the players in the system but due to maturity, and injuries we are not quite there yet. three out of 6 points on this swing is not bad.

Hell it was like that with Sabres fans as the majority until they made the Conference finals against Pitt. Nothing but a bunch of retreads in that city, and bandwagon riders.

If he gets traded to a Canadian team then he will play centre. There is no way he moves to the wing. His skills are better suited for the middle. DD brought it up in an interview the other night, "Anyone can play wing".

That does suck, figures. I always had issues out of town.

Tony, MSG just flipped it from Basketball. Although, it is actually the TSN feed, and not our guys..... Unbelievable.

It just switched. Good thing it did, I was about to throw my remote.

ummmmm WTF??? Why is College Football on MSG, and not the Sabres?

Funny you mention this. I didn't think anything of it Saturday night, woke up freezing. My poor little four month old was as well. I went downstairs, and the house was 64 degrees. So yes, turn it on. I did,

It wasn't all that bad. How many of you have that era jersey?