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11 hours ago, CallawaySabres said:
This is my biggest concern, I have already sold games 2 weeks out because of the 4th loss in a row. The players are going to get accustomed to an empty building and losing. When will the cycle be broken? Dahlin will probably laugh at extending his current contract and won't put up with this non-stop failure. What is to stop him from pulling an Eichel?
Especially if he still comminicates with Ullmark. Linus will tell him how the grass is much greener elsewhere.
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2 hours ago, Doohickie said:
So far it's you and me on the Houser bandwagon. That's it. That's all.
Count me in. Make it three.
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24 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:
It has to be as they can't afford anyone else. Now it leaves Ottawa competing with us in the goalie market.
Ottawa has its 2 goaltenders. Forsberg and Gustavsson. I don't believe they're looking. That's why Murray was expendable.
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3 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said:
Chicago fans may boo him as well. Some are pissed because the Buffalo trade didn't happen (thanks to Murray)..and so that 7th overall was then used to get DeBrincat instead.
I don't think Murray is an upgrade over Campbell for the Leafs. Unless he regains his "Pittsburgh form", I think the Leafs are worse off in net this season. Maybe they have faith in that Swedish kid who came on at the end of last season as a decent backup.
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2 hours ago, matter2003 said:
Why wouldn't the Sabres have the Sens ask the player before they bothered working so hard on a trade? Seems like that would be the logical starting point before either side wasted a bunch of time.
If you watched the last 3 months of the season, not sure how you couldn't be excited for what is to come with this team. The past is the past, this team is going places within a few years.
Hey, for the first time in years, I actually do have reason to be optimistic. I actually atrribute that to coach Granato and GM Kevyn. They were both placed in a tough spot and had to eat a season to start pushing this team in the right direction (which I believe they are headed) That being said, no way on earth I give the Pegula's "a pass" for the embarrassing clown show over the past decade. They deserve the scorn. When this team does accomplish something, provided they still own it, they can reap the reward as well. But in all honesty, this "process" has taken over a decade and that's unacceptable. Let's see how the club performs this season.
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9 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
Okay. They did bad for 11 years. What would you like then to do now? Fire Adams and Granato? Fire sale the players? Sell the team? Will that please you?
What are you going to do once the Sabres are good again? Why are you even here if the Sabres are so unbearable? Do you not watch the games? Do you get mad when they win?
I'll be honest with you. If they sold the Sabres I wouldn't care- as long as the new owner keeps the team in Buffalo. They have contributed to the community which is terrific, but as a hockey team ownership group, they have, up until now, failed miserably. In fact, even including Thomas Golisano, they have been the worst owners in the history of this franchise. That's not to say that GM Kevyn is doing a bad job. We'll see this year and I do have expectations on serious improvement this season.
I have been a Sabres fan since the early 70's which is why I am completely pissed at how low this franchise has sunk under the Pegula's. You deserve better as a Sabres fan. We all do. I'm here because I care. If I didn't, I wouldn't waste the energy. I really hope this upcoming season is different and the Sabres make a playoff push. I don't mind if they go a 12th season of missing as long as they made it close and showed even more improvement.
That being said, I could care less if the Pegula's sold this team. My patience with them has long run out. Just keep the team in Buffalo (which I believe the NHL would want as well)
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29 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
So what's your point? I have no idea.
The point being, I TOTALLY BLAME THE PEGULA's for the past decade of ineptitude of Sabres hockey. I don't care what they've done with the Bills. This is a Sabres blog and the team has gone 11 seasons of no playoffs and some of the worst teams in the history of this franchise that has alienated a fan base that deserved so much better. Yup, completley on team ownership. Hope that makes things clearer.
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4 minutes ago, woods-racer said:
Chicago is getting ammo for a full on rebuild.
Ottawa is doing something.
and they have that new arena being built near downtown in LeBreton Flats. They need to get competitive to drive up ticket and box interest $$$$$!!!!!!
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20 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
And your pinning that on the owner? 😂
Not the Bills loss. Sure they're competitive now, but again, enjoy the regular season and a playoff game or two. In the end, you're there to win a Championship and the Bills have not done so as of yet. They should have been in the Super Bowl last season but all things being Buffalo, the bed got ££££ upon again. The Sabres, while improvement looks like its on its way (after 11 of the worst seasons possible) have to show this season that it's no fluke. Yes, I blame the last decade entirely upon ownership of the Buffalo Sabres Hockey Club. You accept the grief and you also share in the rewards as an owner.
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8 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
Yeah, Terry really jobbed up the Bills. What a crap show.
But he has jobbed up the Sabres which this blog is about. And, although I am a Bills fan, they haven't got a Super Bowl ring yet. Let's not forget the end to last season which was, to put it mildly, epic.
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1 hour ago, Pimlach said:
Come on man, you can't be defending Ralph. We know that Dahlin would be destroyed under RK and we know we would not attack, or pass well, or play with confidence.
Agreed. I am glad to remain willfully ignorant of what Ralph would, could or should do with this group of players. Very happy we'll never know!
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50 minutes ago, The Ghost of Yuri said:
Nope. I disagree with your "facts."
I think he nailed it. Facts is facts and standings are standings.
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54 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:
Oh God Kruger sucks
He must be master of the gab to convince the Pegula's he was "the guy" to coach this team. Unbelievable how brutal they were under him and how the group today plays. Did Kruger coach at all while he was here? Wow!
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1 hour ago, JohnC said:
I think you are missing the point about the highlighted comment. There are teams that clearly are at a higher tier than Buffalo is. That's a fact! Teams such as Calgary, Carolina, Tampa, Florida, Colorado etc. The reality is that we are at a lower tier. Again, that's a fact! I don't see how anyone can deny that categorization. However, that doesn't mean that we can't be competitive with those teams when this team plays to its max and with good goaltending.
This organization is rebuilding. Those running the organization publicly admit that. We have brought in more talent with the trades of our previous core that spreads the talent around more than before the trades (as you point out). But where we are now is not where we need to be to be in the higher tier of teams that were mentioned in order to become a serious cup contending team.
Anyone who has been following this team recognizes that it is on the right track. And anyone who has a scintilla of objectivity recognizes that this team still has a way to go (less distance than before) to get to the level that would make this team a SC contender.
I hope this elaboration clarifies the issue for you.
Well said. Accurate and to the point. Agree with all of the above 100%. Good things are coming. (and it is seriously about time!)
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7 hours ago, pi2000 said:
Stick tap to Granato for having these boys ready to play from the opening drop. Great execution in OT.
I have to apologize to coach Don Granato. I have been hard on him at times on this board thinking he may not be the guy going forward with this young team. Last night's performance has convinced me otherwise. He got the team motivated at game time which I didn't think was possible. I was expecting a horror show in Calgary and it turned out the exact opposite.
Coach Granato seems to be the right hire and God bless him. It will be interesting next season with new blood from Rochester in the lineup, and it does give me serious hope for the franchise's future in quite a long time. Great learning lesson for the youngsters last night that with a strong effort they can compete and even surprise. All the best moving forward Don Granato!
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9 hours ago, Believer said:
Bravo, Sabres… Bravo, Toker… Best game for him I’ve seen…
Toker is an NHL backup. I think he's a good choice for that role. He's a good teammate, accepts the backup role easily and can steal games for you. Just don't ask him to run with a huge string of games. He stole many games for the Hamilton Bulldogs in the AHL and was a pleasure to watch.
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8 hours ago, bunomatic said:
They were badly outplayed. Men against boys.
Seriously outplayed. Absolutely no cohesion as a unit and the passing was atrocious. At times they looked like they were coasting and almost disinterested.
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4 minutes ago, Curt said:
I admittedly didn’t watch the whole game, but I didn’t see a lack of effort.
As it stands now, the team simply doesn’t have the talent (developed) to make any kind of a playoff push for next season.
I really just thought they got overwhelmed by the Oilers offensive skill in a difficult setting.
I saw a sleepy hockey team out there that just wasn't ready to play at puck drop. (again) The Oilers, despite their talent just aren't that good of a hockey club and their goaltending stinks. They will be hard pressed to make the playoffs and if they do, they will be gone by the second round. Alex Tuch was invisible as were most of the Sabres last night. In fact, it was embarrassing and I'm worried as to what Calgary will do to them (Calgary is a good club with strong goaltending) Let's see if Donnie can at least get them to be competitive and "hard to play against" in this game. I seriously have my doubts.
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1 minute ago, Curt said:
This team has the 4th worst record in the NHL.
Im just surprised that some people seem surprised or upset that they lost to the oilers on the road, 2000 miles and a couple time zones from home, and were especially eaten up by their elite guys.
Its simple not surprising.
It's not the loss. It's the lack of effort or any look of a cohesive unit that continues to surprise, as we have seen this type of game all too often under 3 separate coaches. This board was stating that they totally expect a playoff spot push for next season after victories over the Leafs and Golden Knights. I am thinking that Don may not be the guy moving forward yet again. The Knights are slumping with no Lehner and since Jack has been in their lineup. The Leafs have goaltending woes but maybe their new Swedish kid has solved that. This team, even with the Rochester grads next season, will have a tough time pushing for a playoff spot.
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Just now, North Buffalo said:
PS Vegas losing again 5-2 to Columbus
The "curse of Jack Eichel"!
1 minute ago, Norcal said:I like to imagine it was cigars and smoked bourbon with his fellow countryman Victor Hedman.
Whatever it was- even if it was just time spent with Victor Hedman, God bless Hedman for having an influence!
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8 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:
Can someone in the media please ask Dahlin what happened at the All Star game to make him flip the switch. He has been terrific the second half and engages physically regularly now.
Great game. Love seeing the kids like Krebs, Cozens, Samuelsson continue to grow.
There has been some stuff written that Hedman and Dahlin had some talks during the All-Star weekend. Dahlin's game became what wwe were all expecting out of him almost immediately upon his return to the Sabres. If he took any advice from Hedman (if those conversations were true) he couldn't have gotten it from a better D-man. I tend to believe they spoke and thank you Hedman for any advice you gave him. Epic change to his game now and we're loving it!
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39 minutes ago, Dryballs said:
Bullshneet! ... full intent to injure
Absolutely. Ron MacLean asked for a rerun of the tape and they went silent. It was an obvious intent to injure but Bieksa even said "Matthews is a star in the league and it will give George something to think about maybe not a suspension".
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1 minute ago, eman said:
Ummmm, Stanley Cup Champion Dave Andreychuk comes to mind. Former Sabre by the way.
Ken Dryden, Harry Howell, Ray Emery, Pat Quinn.........
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2 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said:
Well they have to get the insight of a local (he grew up only about 45 minutes from this game & works for TNT)
Its not like Hamilton has ever produced an NHLer, let along one that may have played for the supposed 'Home team"......
Ummmm, Stanley Cup Champion Dave Andreychuk comes to mind. Former Sabre by the way.
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Plus he is healthy to start an entire season and he has very good supporting teammates in Vegas. This season we will see the Jack Eichel that Buffalo should have had.