Gatorman0519

Thompson smh

We have given up a lot of goals right back for years now it seems.

McDermott had all off-season to think about that one and Mahomes said .12 seconds… hold your beer

Brutal first couple of games.

It is early but personally I am just "meh" over this line up. Lots of work to be done. Not seeing special from Quinn, but it is early. Peterka another story. Dahlin looks like a number one pick. Mitts is on thin ice...lots of guys will be looking for his spot behind him. Thompson has been an absolute shell of what he was last year. Honestly I think there is still significant roster turnover to go. And sadly we seem devoid of any super star forwards, which regardless of the justification we do not need them, it is still nice to have and sells tickets and merchandise. Looks like we are striving to build a fast, attacking 4 lines of the same types of guys and win like that. I am not crazy about the future at this point as I was when I saw what Beane was doing with this Bills. You could sense it. I don't have that sense yet...but....it is a long season. Call me skeptical...

Although the score was close that was a complete mismatch. Especially the second half of that game. Nothing much encouraging to take away from that game. Long season coming yet again.

Yeah you can see special already.

Yeah Mitts has to show something this year. Lots of talent now coming behind him.

You definitely can see flashes of talent in our line up but also their inexperience. We look exactly what we are: a young and talented team learning the pro game.

Our Power Play is not just bad… it’s real bad.

The good news is we don’t look totally overmatched against one of the NHL top teams. The bad news is we are on pace to give up what seems like 20 odd man rushes a game. Need more shots on the power play.

Goaltending got us two points tonight.

It will be a fun watch, but a few years away from making the playoffs. Still need a franchise goalie to arise and the younger ones to perfect their pro game.

It will be interesting to see our response this week.

My main concern is this is the 8th or 9th close loss in a row. That is beyond just bad luck. It is the glaring weakness of our coaching staff and it is endemic now. We have to win close games. You cannot be great until you do. No excuses anymore. The one thing I would say about the Kelly years, that they have not eclipsed yet despite how exciting they seem to be, is they found a way to win close games all the time.

yup... If Allen did not lose his mind before halftime we'd have 3 more points.

This team does not have the ability to win close games. Now we are chasing with an injury list two miles long. We can stop the super bowl hype now. Ravens next week. Don't know where the season goes from here although it is a marathon.

We have been relatively lucky with injuries for years. It is the one thing I worried could derail the season. Not good that week 3 we already are decimated. Hyde situation sounds scary.

It is interesting now that the hype is over and it is all unfolding. This is going to be an exciting year with several surprises for sure. Bills have to keep winning because the AFC is flat out nasty, now add to that the the Dolphins.

McDermott made pretty clear the locker room was feeling it. First Knox's brother and now this back to back. It showed last night. They got to get past his and quick. You cannot go in distracted or deflated to LA week one.

Short term we are the worst. Long term we may have the most upside.

The Leaf fans are not happy. Take it for what it is worth.

If half these guys work out we should finally be competitive in 2-3 years.

I got the same response when I said Peterson didn't seem crazy about us.

Sounds like Levi and Portillo are not passionate about signing with us.