LabattBlue

Rotten to the core...from the very top(the owners) to the players. Another in a long line of disappointing seasons.

The Sabres have been awful for 8 years, but what more can I ask for than a GM who is "trying hard".

Winter. ?

So two of the fans biggest whipping boys(Sobotka & Okposo) are out of the lineup and they are still losing to the worst teams in the league. So much for “it doesn’t matter who they bring up, they have to be better...”

50 years of following the Sabres has beaten me down. No longer part of a STH group after 20 years, no longer can waste 3 hours watching them, no longer spending any money on them... ???

Anyone know if Doug Allen is the part time anthem singer because of other commitments, or is it the Sabres choice? If the latter, I wish they would revisit this, pick a person, and have that be your go to person for all 41 games(unless of emergency). On a related side note and I have no idea how much truth there is in this, but I was told 5-10 years ago, that Doug Allen has to leave the arena after singing unless he has a ticket to the game.

You don't play tight man to man defense in your own zone during 3 on 3, you will almost always lose....unless your goalie is standing on his head. That is what the GWG looked like.

...and currently you only have 10 players under contract for 20-21 after said players are kicked to the curb(Bogo, Sancella,Hunwick, Sobotka, Vesey, Sheary, etc...). How much will be left to sign any F/A or bring in high price players via trade, after the Sabres take care of their own? Probably closer to 20mil, but with a lot of holes to fill at that point. All the vacant spots can't be filled with youngsters from Rochester or juniors.

Not really the place for this, and its been beaten to deah, but no one knows what happened behind closed doors that led to the trade.

I'm all for mixing things up in terms of call ups, and I'll continue to bang the drum for Skinner and Jack to be reunited, and Reinhart to drive the second line from the wing.

...and yet they are at or near the cap max. What's going to happen when they have to fork over big bucks for Reinhart and Dahlin? Goaltending continues to be a huge problem. Hopefully UPL is the answer, and he is ready for NHL action next season. What a mess. ?

It's time for Ralph to put Skinner back with Jack, and let Reinhart drive the 2nd line from RW.

I don't necessarily need bottom 6 players to "light up" the scoreboard, but they have to contribute in some way when not scoring...and that being said, they have to score at least a little...especially the 3rd line guys. As the 1/4 pole is quickly approaching... Goals+Assists Erod 0+1 Girgensons 1+3 Larsson 1+1 Sobotka 1+2 Vesey 0+2 Okposo 1+4 Sheary 3+1

If effort isn't an issue with any of them, how do Girgensons, Larsson & Okposo look fabulous for a few games, and then mediocre at best for a handful more?

That seems to do the trick. Thx.

On an unrelated note, anyone know why double spacing occurs(see list of players above). Not seeing this anywhere else(email, local docs, other internet forums including TSW).

I just don't get this guy. He can be really good, or invisible. So far this season, he is mostly the latter. Actually when you come right down to it, the bottom 6 is filled with frustrating to watch players... Girgensons Larrson Sobotka Vesey Okposo Erod I want guys in the bottom 6 who go balls to the wall every night....not once every 5 games. If you can't bring your "A" game every night, then GTFO.

The Sabres need a top 6 forward, and a 4th line/PK guy with grit. They have blueliners, picks and prospects to make it happen. Shouldn't have to give up massive assets to make it happen.

With Bogo and Scandella back at practice, something has to give... Risto Dahlin Bogo Scandella Gilmour Joker Montour McCabe Miller

I thought the same thing. Participating in full contact practice does not equal "week to week".

I think Tynan was a Larry Quinn idea.

I haven't been in Schwabl's since the owner trashed the elderly woman who crashed into their building 5 years ago or so. F them.

Early in the season the Sabres were not using the skate towards center ice, and then drop the puck back to Eichel in the Sabres zone. Now I noticed they are back to that again. Not sure if it based on other teams PK strategy against the Sabres, or something else, but the drop pass into their own zone is maddening, because usually it ends up with Jack trying to skate the puck in, while the other 4 guys are standing around waiting at the opposing blue line.

With McIlhenny in net, I think the Sabres pot a couple more, but still lose. Tampa 5 Buffalo 4 That makes it a 5 game losing streak. ???

Right around the 6 period mark of ZERO goals. ???