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I was at this one. Many Sens fans expected to lose, they are down on their team. They didn’t realize how bad the Sabres have been. Sabres PP needs to change, quicker passing, move players around, shoot and crash the net. Do something! JJP was a bright spot, just could not finish. I was right behind the Sabres bench and was saddened by watching Dahlin break his stick like Jack used to. Coulda, shoulda, woulda but Skinner scoring early may have changed the outcome. They have been chasing other teams almost every game. They need a spark.

I’ll be in Ottawa tonight, bought these tickets a while ago. I didn’t imagine they would be going through such a rough patch, again. Second night of a back to back, travel, 6 game losing streak. Well, I will try to remain positive that they will surprise me tonight. Tkachuk and the Sens must be chomping at the bit to get these guys tonight. Turn this ship around now, people aren’t even waiting for the lifeboats to be lowered, they are jumping. Let’s go Buffalo!

This may be a good time to win a draw.

Giving up a loser point to a Western team is Ok. They need to tie it first.

Gorgeous shot, actually.

Broken play but we will take it.

It seems the LHD/RHD lines have been blurred due to necessity this year. Dahlin, Power, Mule and Bryson have played on their off side. Johnson would provide depth and perhaps he can play his off side as well. He can probably become one of the 6 and maybe be top 4 if he reaches his ceiling. I still want to see him sign with the Sabres. Portillo and Levi could be the combo of the future. More teams are relying on tandems vs a full time #1. Portillo hopefully sees an opportunity in Buffalo and will sign. They aren’t gone until they are.

Lindgren has dropped off quite a bit offensively. My take on it is that he is on a new team that has a 20 year old Dman who is their go to guy for PP and ice time. Brent Sutter’s team is going for it all this year and there is no need for Lindgren to take on extra responsibility on a good team. They are probably having him work on his defensive game and the Sabres may have encouraged this as well. He will be on a winning team and his role should become more important as he gets comfortable and the coaching staff trusts him more. I hope they win the WHL and get to the Memorial Cup, a great experience for a young player.

Bedard is from Vancouver, let’s help them get a better shot at the next one.

I guess KO and Quinn are out. Maybe Sheahan draws in with Girgs and Hiney on a “true” 4th line.

This is a big game for the Sabres, a loss continues to sink the good start while a win returns them to .500. The Canucks are badly wounded but not dead, they may need this win more than the Sabres. I want Dahlin to have his best game of the season, to show Hughes that he is the best Dman from that draft class, end of discussion from the Canadian media. Let’s go Buffalo!

Need to get a winning streak going, I feel down but I hope they are pumped to win some games. They have played well except for the Arizona game. If they play like tonight they should beat many teams.

Man, Sabres were the better team for most of the night. I am getting tired of losing after playing a good game.

Bruins in Alamo.

Stayed out for a full shift so he is OK and one tough player.

Cozens may have hurt his hand.

Frantic action at both ends. Come on Sabres, finish strong!

Fudge.

The 13th forward is an NHLer but no injuries there. D depth is suspect and they keep going down. Geez.

Dahlin hurt blocking a shot.

Make them pay for the icing!

I like Kyle but he has been largely ineffective on the ice IMHO. I know he made a gorgeous pass to TT but his play has been below par. Maybe his body will tell him to take a break and let Quinn back in.

Thompson looks hungry tonight. Feed him!

Like everyone else I am very disappointed in last night’s result. Fluky goals and the Sabres lack of shots and driving the net cost them. One player I thought was horrible is KO. He did not make a play on any shift. He also seemed to lack passion and drive. I know he wears the C but I think he should sit out for Hinestroza next game.

They must win, I don’t care if they give the Yotes a loser point, just win.