Believer

Well said, Archie. Think your post captures the likely given reality most Sabres are experiencing in unspoken public disappointment or discontent. There is no quick fix with Pegula and Adams in place, imo. Prime years wasted by disrespect for the players. Money is not the currency of the spirit.

He looks so out of place. A step slower than playoff pace, no board or checking work.

Yep. Me, too. I’m in Sarasota eight years now. Panthers are my second home team.

Watching the intro video to Game 3 just a handful of minutes ago, can’t help but feel for our players who have been cheated by an Owner and GM who didn’t make the effort to support them with a competitive shot at the Cup after five years running the show. Pegula and Adams should be ashamed of themselves.

At least Krebs gives an honest effort every shift.

Nope. Wishing him a great camp. Stick around, kid.

You know what they say. Your attitude determines your altitude. This kid has plenty. Sabres need some of what he’s got.

Adams has no shame. He should have resigned.

Watching the intensity of SC playoff hockey, doubt our roster could have competed had they qualified. Not many games all season were they willing to play hard for a full 60 minutes, in my memory. Doubt they were even able. Off season conditioning was highlighted by Ruff. He sees it.

A little history. “The Washington Capitals played a legendary multiple-overtime game after midnight during the 1987 Stanley Cup playoffs. This game, known as the “Easter Epic,” was Game 7 against the New York Islanders, played on April 18–19, 1987. The game began on Saturday evening and ended at 1:58 a.m. on Easter Sunday after four overtime periods, making it the longest Game 7 in NHL history“ Was at that game. A Caps season ticket holder back then. How many OTs tonight??

Back to back Game 7 stunners. Great game, SC playoff hockey.

35 saves on 35 shots. Bravo, Levi!

Lightning may have a worse PP than the Sabres.

Pretty tip in.

You beat me to it.

Not me either.

Thanks, @dudacek for the YOY comparisons. Tells the sorry story. Ruff said he spent the season getting to know his team. Perhaps he depended too heavily on the Assistant Coaches he inherited to do the teaching. Same old, same old. As you proved, “despite the new coach, very little changed.” Pegula needs to replace both Adams and Ruff, imo.

ESPN announcer made it sound like Ottawa missing the playoffs seven straight years before today was remarkable. The Senators are pikers.

My first comments after watching this postseason’s video of Adams and Ruff. Went back and watched Adam’s postseason video last year for comparison. Imo, Adams was more upbeat and confident last year even after firing Granato and before announcing a new coach (though he may have known Ruff was already signed) This year, found his remarks flat in word, tone, and body language. Left me with the impression he expects to be replaced as GM. Will be shocked if Pegula stands pat. Will not be shocked if Pegula keeps Adams in some role. Think the BN article posted in this thread presented a fair evaluation of Adams tenure. Also, the BN article about season ticket holder reaction to another failure to make the playoffs is the kiss of death for Adams. Bottomline for me, Adams was ill-suited for the GM role, inherited a mess, made a couple questionable decisions with Eichel and Reinhardt, built a roster too heavy on youth and lacking veterans, too small and soft, lacking toughness and physicality, and was too slow to react and make a major move in this “must win” season. Did a decent job drafting and developing players in Rochester. A fail overall.

Lindy Ruff gets 900th NHL win. At home in Buffalo. Kudos Sabres.

Geez are we bad.

Damn 5-4 18 seconds left.

Boom!! McCloud #20 ENG

Oh Krebsie

Boom!! JJ!! #28 Damn. No goal. Goaltender interference