freester Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Atlanta just lost its best player. If we can't beat them at home, then we are not a playoff team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Huge is right! This guy is a Sabre Killer. I'm glad he's out. Let's go boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcolour Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 We need all the help we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I really don't mean to sound all negative here, cause obviously not having Kovalchuk in the lineup will weaken Atlanta immensely. However, am I the only one who's scared to death that the guys are now thinking this will be another "easy game"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I really don't mean to sound all negative here, cause obviously not having Kovalchuk in the lineup will weaken Atlanta immensely. However, am I the only one who's scared to death that the guys are now thinking this will be another "easy game"? Shouldn't it be?? Seriously, I don't understand the logic of playing with less effort because the team is weaker and/or their star player is out. To me, it would be a huge red flag that there is an opportunity here to absolutely embarrass an opponent and pad some stats. I think the whole "we thought it would be an easy game" excuse is nothing more than a cover up for "we got our lunch handed to us by some deadbeats because we suck"... Playing down to your opponent's level is weak, and if it's true, should NEVER be muttered to anyone in the press. It's one thing to admit you're just not that good, but lame excuses are just that......LAME. Play with some pride or GTFO!!! That said, I think we'll pad some stats tonight :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Shouldn't it be?? Seriously, I don't understand the logic of playing with less effort because the team is weaker and/or their star player is out. To me, it would be a huge red flag that there is an opportunity here to absolutely embarrass an opponent and pad some stats. I think the whole "we thought it would be an easy game" excuse is nothing more than a cover up for "we got our lunch handed to us by some deadbeats because we suck"... Playing down to your opponent's level is weak, and if it's true, should NEVER be muttered to anyone in the press. It's one thing to admit you're just not that good, but lame excuses are just that......LAME. Play with some pride or GTFO!!! That said, I think we'll pad some stats tonight :thumbsup: Well, history says Buffalo has trouble getting points against bottom third teams, so whatever the reason it just needs to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Shouldn't it be?? Seriously, I don't understand the logic of playing with less effort because the team is weaker and/or their star player is out. To me, it would be a huge red flag that there is an opportunity here to absolutely embarrass an opponent and pad some stats. I think the whole "we thought it would be an easy game" excuse is nothing more than a cover up for "we got our lunch handed to us by some deadbeats because we suck"... Playing down to your opponent's level is weak, and if it's true, should NEVER be muttered to anyone in the press. It's one thing to admit you're just not that good, but lame excuses are just that......LAME. Play with some pride or GTFO!!! That said, I think we'll pad some stats tonight :thumbsup: my new favorite poster!!! :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabreskings3623 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hah, that's good for us. Hopefully we do pad the stats tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I'm downright happy about it. None of our competitors felt bad about playing the Sabres without Vanek, Miller, et al.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Big break. Yup. Uh huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFan526 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Kind of like when the Sabres had a huge break playing the Islanders without Guerin, Dipietro, or any real assemblance of talent at all and still lost 2-0? There is no such thing as an easy game especially against a team that's been red hot and just shutout Calgary. Kovy or not, this will be a tough game against a very motivated team that's playing for pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Atlanta just lost its best player. If we can't beat them at home, then we are not a playoff team. Welcome to the board, "freester". Just remember that this board isn't like TSW. It's for grown-ups. I'll be watching you. No lame, whacked-out trade or FA theories like "we should bring in T.O." Oh, that's right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearTheReaper Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I we cant beat Atlanta without its superstar,then we do not deserve a chance to play in the post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearTheReaper Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Kind of like when the Sabres had a huge break playing the Islanders without Guerin, Dipietro, or any real assemblance of talent at all and still lost 2-0? There is no such thing as an easy game especially against a team that's been red hot and just shutout Calgary. Kovy or not, this will be a tough game against a very motivated team that's playing for pride. Well said,the Thrashers are not in the picture so there gunning for nothing more than spoilage and team unification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarasotaSabre Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Kind of like when the Sabres had a huge break playing the Islanders without Guerin, Dipietro, or any real assemblance of talent at all and still lost 2-0? There is no such thing as an easy game especially against a team that's been red hot and just shutout Calgary. Kovy or not, this will be a tough game against a very motivated team that's playing for pride. ...that would be semblance - :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 ...that would be semblance - :thumbsup: Ball busted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Ball busted! Man i am keeping a low profile around here today. Its open season one everyone. :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFan526 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Man i am keeping a low profile around here today. Its open season one everyone. :ph34r: I'm sure you meant, It's and on. :thumbsup: I can take it and give it just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I'm sure you meant, It's and on. :thumbsup: I can take it and give it just like everyone else. I miss inkman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 where has inky been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Kovo is great. Kozlov is a $^&%#@ punk!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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