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Apparently, neither are they.

Nope, they won't be fine. Book it.

I've watched both those clubs play this season. It isn't even close how much better they look than the Sabres. I fear the outcome when it's Buffalo's turn to play them.

Detroit and Ottawa are well on their way to easily eclipsing this club. In the span of what? One off season?

and their only victory was an O.T job vs. a Tampa Bay team that had Jonas Johansson as their number one goaltender and no Stamkos. Not a good start to this season whatsoever and they have not looked good. The defence is the same old same old we have witnessed for the pasr several seasons. I'll take Gerard Gallant any day. Donnie has worn out my patience.

I'm in for Gerard Gallant as head coach. Sorry Donnie, I see a Dan Bylsma regression coming this season.

when they were running around in their own end with under 20 seconds left- it's an instant replay of a show we have seen way too many times with this team, that's how I smelled it coming. And it did. The D is going to have to get way better for any serious improvement this season.

That's not a successful formula for this club. We have seen what transpired all too often. The fact that they actually won this game is the bonus in all of it. This was the type of heartbreaker they used to lose. You have to go with their strength which was their offense last season. Not sure where it is right now but they had better find it soon. You could smell that tying goal coming, and then it did.

It looked to me that the Sabres really only outplayed them for the first period. After that Tampa starting winning most of the puck battles and you could almost smell that tying goal coming. Once O.T started, it was all Buffalo. I'll take the win, but in all honesty, the Sabres have been disappointing so far in the first 3 games. I hope this win changes things. They will need last season's offensive output to get anywhere this season, and so far, it hasn't happened.

Thank God! (and Dylan Cozens!) Did not want this to be the revenge of Jonas Johansson! Hopefully this is the shot of adrenaline these young guys need. Great game by Levi. Made the stops when called upon. I do like Casey's game so far this season. To me, he may be the standout so far. Anyhow, nice to get that first one even if they don't make it easy!

They better take this one in O.T or the shootout. Starting 0-3 and not looking all that good after the first period isn't going to get butts in those seats. The October schedule isn't kind to the Sabres and as of yet, last season's offensive juggernaut has yet to show itself. They don't look great in these first 3 games to be completely honest.

They stank the joint out opening night. and, how will they handle Jon Cooper adjustments for the second period?

I really hope you're wrong but I must confess, I have a similar feeling. And if the Sabres go to 0-2 to start the season, I can't see the month of October being too kind, as this is one of the easier opponents to start this season.

Well, here's hoping they can cash in early on the PP and keep the puck out of their net. Then it is "game on"!

Nice snipe by Peterka!

This type of effort isn't going to attract any more bodies to the arena.

Well, this one is over! Rangers playing a perfect road game and with a fresh Shesterkin in goal, unless there's a complete blue shirts collapse (and there won't be) it's an inauspicious start to the 2023-24 season for the Sabres. Onto game number 2.

That was just brutal D coverage.

Absolutely. They look very weak tonight. Levi has had several point blank chances to face.

and UPL wasn't much better last game. Hopefully Comrie plays well or perhaps getting a vet goalie wasn't such a bad idea. Levi looking awfully average tonight.

Agreed. Baby steps first. Lots of youth in the lineup that needs to experience that type of intensity. So different from the regular season.

and for the first time in many seasons, I am optimistic in the direction this club is going. I really like the job KA is doing. He will need to find a vet goalie in my opinion to ease Levi in and not have him shoulder everything (I still am not 100 % sold on Luukonen but hey, let him fight for a spot and if he can earn it, so be it) The defence needs serious upgrading. It needs to get tougher and stronger to keep the slot clear. Way too many point blank chances last season. The playoffs showed they are a completely different animal than the regular season. Toughness is still required in this league.

Again, I agree that Jack had to be moved, and I like what KA is doing in regards to this club. Improvement is there, and he got 2 really good players in return. I just see it as a wasted opportunity for this club. Jack is very talented. Was he immature while in Buffalo?- YES. I admire the guts of the Vegas organization to gamble on trading for him and allowing him to get the surgery. It paid off exactly as they hoped it would, for the club and Jack. Not only did he mature in that organization. He proved to be the talent that was written. Playoff leader in points and now a Cup Champion in his first go round' in the playoffs. If the roles were reversed, and the Sabres pulled off this kind of move, everyone on these posts would be crowing about what an awesome manoeuver by management to go after it. People can say hindsight is 20-20 but Vegas is without a doubt, an organization to be admired. 2 Cup finals in 6 seasons and now a Stanley Cup Championship. Sometimes you have to go for it. Now I am hoping that the Sabres make the playoffs next season- in fact, I expect them to. Anything less is a regression for me. As good as the Sabres were at times last season, the grit level is going to have to be elevated as you can see, if you watched this season's playoff series. Those were tough, punishing playoffs and |I'm not sure this team, as currently constructed will go past a first round.

Well, someone did trade for Jack, and the surgery was a success, and that club is now a Stanley Cup Champion. Doesn't get any better than that. The Golden Knights now have in 6 years what a Sabres organization would love to have, and have yet to achieve. Hopefully we are headed in the right direction. Let's hope the 23-24 season isn't a set back from the 91 points from last season. I get people dislike Jack here but he called his shot, it worked out, and I admire him for doing it.

Las Vegas is the city of gamblers......................................and now, a Stanley Cup Champion City!