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I think we are outplaying them. Sorokin in a zone and the Isles team defense is excellent. They take away pass and shot lanes. We need to work the puck inside more. They should be tired, we have to keep going at them. Be smart, don’t back down, and attack.

That crappy 4th line scores. OMG shocked that 78 was on the pk and remained on the ice for the goal. Bad match up coach.

Clutterbuck held him, goaded him, and drew the penalty

46 was really dumb

Thank you Dahlin. Tuch. The whiners are out in force.

Are you serious?

He still have no shots on goal this period. After a power play. Just seems like they are looking for a perfect shot. Sorokin must be covering everything.

The Islanders are a big strong group. A couple of their lines are slow, we should be getting favorable line matches.

I think we got the better of play. Sometimes the shots taken were after we passed up a better opportunity. Let’s pull the trigger and get someone to the net. The goals are not on the perimeter.

Lots of hockey to be played.

Dam. The game is exciting. The Islanders are a big tough team. Sabres had more chances. They need to keep at it.

Quinn with a forecheck. Hitting the body. Good.

Good evening Teammates, I was able to fix the Wi-Fi and get the mesh router meshing. Great tribute to Ryan Miller. Muscle Weight. Sabres should come out hard and fast.

The Miller ceremony is covered on ESPN+ at 6:00, I am on it and it shows nothing the game is at 730 or 700. What is correct? also have intermittent Wi-Fi so I might not see it 😞

maybe so. But there is much more work to do. I agree with KA, do not bother with players that do not want to be here.

Yes, I have had a few rants lately because I have seen enough to know they should be better than these past few weeks of games. It should have been second nature for them to play a different third period in Chicago. They don't seem to have anything in their playbook that protects a lead and forces an opponent into mistakes. Instead we usually lay back and let them come to us (i.e. the 3rd period Chicago 6 on 5), or we attack like it is the first period of a scoreless game and make errors to give up bad goals (Winnipeg 3rd period). Having to score 4 goals to get a win is a problem, and it is not all on the goalie, they have one style of play. That translates to a non-Deluca .500 team and about 85 points. I have heard people here say that they will learn to win later, after they develop a few more players. Almost as if they believe this is all part of Granato's strategy, that he can turn on the defensive part of the game later. That is not ever going to happen. They have to learn to win right now, in order to better develop players. I would love to interview DG and ask him his thoughts on the defensive part of the game and making situational adjustments.

He might like it here but he might not want to take the risk in finding out. Until this team starts consistently winning it will be considered the Siberia of the NHL.

You put it negatively, but Yes. I am banking on a few of those players being very good NHL players. Kulich is already rising fast. He is not tradable IMO. He will be a top 6 winger. Don't know about Savoie or Östlund, I would be willing to move one of them to improve another weak area. I prefer to pay Cozens and watch him turn into great 2-way player. I think he will. I do not want to pay big money for three centers (Tage, Horvat, Cozens) when we have holes on defense, holes in the net, and we are weak on the wings. Plus, I still have to pay Dahlin, our best player. I prefer to trade some our prospects/assets to improve our defense and get some stronger wingers that are both skilled and physical players. Horvat is very good but we have other needs. How about a strong and physical RHD that can play with Owen Power? Then the can move Joker to the third pair with Looby and say goodbye to Bryson. That move alone improves two positions by adding just one player and it should not break the bank either. Next look at wing. Tuch and Skinner are the best 2 right now. Peterka and Quinn are 21 year old rookies that look promising but this year they are streaky, at time over their heads, and are often pushed around to the point that some games they are falling all over the ice. Next season will be better. Next look VO, Mitts, Z, KO, and Asplund. We have lost a lot of games with these guys. Let's re-tool the bottom 6, and it should not be very expensive to do so. None of the current wingers are critical to the long term success of this team. KO brings leadership but we have emerging leaders (Dahlin, Tuch, Cozens). VO brings a shot but nothing else. Z brings physical play but maybe its time to move on from him. Jost has been a solid acquisition as a 3C or 4C. Krebs might be tradable but I think his situation is similar to Peterka and Quinn in that Adams will likely want to see what becomes of him next year. Bottom line: Horvat is great but I am not willing to trade 3 #1 equivalents and take on his salary, when I could use those assets to improve multiple positions of higher need. Over.

I think that the special recognition days are fine. Nothing wrong with practicing unity and supporting our entire community. The best times of my life have been when I felt part of something bigger than me alone. The notion that we need to recognize various "groups" and "communities" is well intended (to raise awareness and promote equality) but it can also have a side effect that is divisive (the case of religion vs LGBTQ+ is one case). The essence of all this recognition is to get to the level were all folks are treated fairly (inclusion). That is what this should be all about. Treat other people the way you want to be treated. My Mom used to tell me that message, what a smart lady. It is easier to say it, than it is to put into practice. Additionally. I do think highly of the military, medical and first responders, and our police and fire departments - they deserve recognition for supporting everyone else, and they are not doing it for money or fame or recognition.

Yes, I think he will eventually get better than him because he will play a 200 foot game, but nowhere in this thread have I said he is better because right now he is not. I just don't want to trade all those assets for a center with a big contract like Horvat, when we need help in other places such as defense. Additionally, I prefer to bring in some help on the wing that can play a better two way game than Mitts, VO, Asplund, and Z. OK, but if you want to bring in players "that want to be here" you better be sure he does before a trade.

Looking forward to it. Our daughter and her friends will be there. My brother and nephew will be there. I hope that the Sabres show up.

Yes, we need this type of player on a third line, but I think he realistically falls into the “will never consider Buffalo” bucket.

No, never said Cozens is better than Horvat. I said we have Tage and Cozens and other talent/prospects at C. If the price for Horvat is really 3 #1’s equivalents then I move on and prefer to upgrade RHD and also find a few strong two way forwards instead.

Bryson, Mitts, Asplund

Nah, the Sabres should not throw away assets on another center. They have TNT and Cozens, plus Kebs and Jost, and they drafted 3 center prospects. Use less prospect capital to acquire a top 4 defenseman or a goalie, and get another power forward (winger). They need a few two way forwards - we stink in our end of the rink and we are mediocre at PK. Lets fix the problems. Horvat plays the one position we have covered.