[GDT: Sabres @ Flyers - November 1, 2023 - 7:00PM, TNT/MAX/MSG-B📺WGR📻]

2 hours ago, Doohickie said:

tbh I never noticed him last night, which is I guess exactly what you want out of your 7D when he plays.  It means he's not screwing up.

I think it means he did screw up. He only got five shifts after he was on the ice for the Flyers second goal. Eight-ish minutes total on the night.

[GDT: Sabres @ Flyers - November 1, 2023 - 7:00PM, TNT/MAX/MSG-B📺WGR📻]

52 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

No, read it again. I didn't say he was "not very good"

You earlier “I am going to swim against the current here and say I don't think UPL was all that good”

Are you truly differentiating “not all that good” and “not very good”? 

[GDT: Sabres @ Flyers - November 1, 2023 - 7:00PM, TNT/MAX/MSG-B📺WGR📻]

4 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

Outshot 40-15 do you think we played well?

I thought they stunk but in question is your comment that UPL was not very good. You’re wrong but there’s always a need for some to go the contrarian route. Carry on. 

[GDT: Sabres @ Flyers - November 1, 2023 - 7:00PM, TNT/MAX/MSG-B📺WGR📻]

3 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

am going to swim against the current here and say I don't think UPL was all that good,

I’m shocked to see this from you. Seems out of character for you to talk down the Sabres. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️🤦

[What to do with Mittelstadt]

11 minutes ago, ... said:

He better lock him up soon or his price will skyrocket after he exceeds 30 goals this year.

If he wants the big money he will start shooting more. He’s got such a quick release and can definitely put up some numbers. 

[Sabres call up Brandon Biro]

Sabres Live today mentioned Biro has 91 points in his last 93 games with the Amerks. Sustained production. Look forward to seeing him in action. 

[Zach Benson's NHL tryout, 2023]

3 hours ago, dudacek said:

I have not seen physicality as an issue at all so far this season.

We’ve seen a number of highlight reel hits, a handful of fights and guys standing up for each other on a consistent basis.

Johnson/Clifton/Greenway for Bryson/Clague/Pilut/Hinostroza/Asplund has made a difference. Dahlin, Samuelsson and Cozens have taken steps in this area.

Can’t say anyone has pushed us around. Tampa, the Islanders and the Sens all tried and failed. The games that have gotten rough are actually the games we’ve won.

Couldn’t agree more. The questions surrounding grit and toughness can be put to bed. I know that’s wishful thinking on my part but they are not backing down from anything. 

[GDT: 🏒 Buffalo Sabres @ New Jersey Devils 27 October 2023 7:00 PM MSG]

I absolutely LOVE this team. They are going to get there. 

[GDT - Montréal @ Buffalo - Monday, October 23, 2023 - 7:00 PM (EDT) - MSG (?) & WGR - RMNH (SportsNet TV - CANADA) & SportsNet+ (pirate satellite)]

1 hour ago, PerreaultForever said:

To me this one's really important. We see if they bring the same intensity and physicality they brought in the red and black last game. If they bring that same game again they should win and maybe even dominate. But will they? I think the answer to that question will tell us a lot about how this season might go. 

Even if they do someone will come back with “it was only Montreal”. I wonder who?

[OT: Best Mexican Food in Buffalo]

Las Brasas in East Aurora is very good. 

[Don Granato the Worm Tongue and the Culture of Losing]

1 minute ago, Taro T said:

 

Did you actually WATCH the game?

The Sabres were dumping the puck out of the zone the entire period with no concern for actually skating it out of the zone nor making passes.  At least 3 of those shots the Sabres got came immediately off the approximately 4 faceoffs the entire period that were in the Bolts end.

I was there. I don’t see 9 SOG in one period as full on Alamo mode. 

[Don Granato the Worm Tongue and the Culture of Losing]

8 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Agree with that in large part, but really believe losing Samuelsson caused a bit of a "crisis of confidence" among them all and that was a big part of them deciding to go full on Alamo mode essentially the entire 3rd period.

If the next time they're protecting a slim lead heading into the 3rd they just into a total shell, well then we have an issue.  Not meaning to excuse the Alamo mode because really don't want to do that and also will fully acknowledge it allowed the Bolts to steal a point and keep the Sabres from gaining a better tiebreaker outcome than they ended up with.  But, missing their best pure defensive D-man, they did manage to hold the Bolts to about 3 quality chances that whole period.  Of course, it only took that 3rd chance to get TB to OT.

How does an 11-9 TB shots on goal margin in the 3rd equate to “full on Alamo mode”?

[Sabres Alumni and Team Culture]

12 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

This is what I'm talking about. We had it, we lost it, we need to get it back. 

The question is on the belief that it "is coming" or not. Chicken and egg. I'm not sure we can get it back the way we are doing it. Mike Peca behind the Rangers bench is going to bug me all year I think. 

Looking forward to hearing about it. 

[Don Granato the Worm Tongue and the Culture of Losing]

They played pretty well last night. Granato must have yelled at them leading up to it. At the very least he took a tone. Good work Coach. 

[GDT - Lightning @ Sabres - October 17, 2023 - 7:30 PM (EDT) - ESPN & WGR]

26 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

I will continue to beat the dead horse that Power had no business being handed that contract.  His refusal to play any defense other than stick checking is not acceptable, and shame on DG and the other coaches for doing nothing about it. I’d sit his a$$ in the press box until he shows in practice that he will engage the opposition. 
 

That being said…good win!

He was really good. He’s got some Benson-level awareness. 

[GDT - Lightning @ Sabres - October 17, 2023 - 7:30 PM (EDT) - ESPN & WGR]

24 minutes ago, rickshaw said:

This extra point though for Tampa. It could be huge later on. Let’s hope Matty is ok.

Fingers crossed that it gets dealt with over the next 79 games. 

[GDT - Lightning @ Sabres - October 17, 2023 - 7:30 PM (EDT) - ESPN & WGR]

6 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

Samuelsson out with an UBI

Ryan Johnson you’re up

He had two ugly clearing attempts on his last shift. Maybe it had happened prior to that. 

[Zach Benson's NHL tryout, 2023]

Points accumulated in nine games shouldn’t matter. He makes the team better with his play - through two games. I’ll be surprised if that changes over the next seven. 

[Come on Granato!!]

2 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Levi wasn’t sharp in camp and did let in a softie last night

You can’t be talking about the snipe by one of the most gifted players in the league that went in off the inside of the post. Can you? 

[John Roth COO of the Sabres is no longer with the organization]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-lockheed-kubasik-idUSBRE8A81JA20121110

Incoming CEO fired for affair with an underling for those that don’t want to click. 
 

These things are frowned upon in businesses much larger than professional sports teams. This story had a very happy ending for Lockheed Martin investors and employees as his replacement was an absolute powerhouse. 

[Sabres Goal Songs for 2023-24]

Need 50 from VO. All at home. 

[How serious do you take preseason games?]

The Oilers gave up a total of 4 goals in their final 3 preseason games. Preseason games are meaningless. 

[We need to talk about Zach Benson making the team this year, 2023]

5 hours ago, ... said:

This is a great analysis. I believe I was the first here to proclaim this kid is going to be star and I would like to formally double-down on that prediction. I mean, he's already a star in the market but just a curiosity for the rest of the league. He will be a star across the league. I bet you he eventually makes an appearance in a movie, too.

You were also the first to claim that he doesn’t belong because his safety is at risk for reasons of entertainment. I hope you are able to enjoy watching him play. 

[We need to talk about Zach Benson making the team this year, 2023]

3 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

This is shocking to me.

Regular season is several notches up from pre-season.   

We'll find out right away if he can elevate his pace of play.   

I still believe the best place for him right now is juniors... if Quinn was healthy, he'd have been sent back already.

Giving him 3rd or 4th line minutes isn't best for his development.

He earned his spot by outplaying everyone else vying for it. Do better. 

[I know it's just preseason]

14 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

If by some miracle Benson is on the opening night roster, there is zero chance he starts with Thompson and Skinner.   

That's not how this works, do better.

Do better. Tells us how it works.