notwoz Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Eh... You have to remember that many people don't want to read about throwing in the towel while the game is still in play. It doesn't serve any purpose and it really isn't a "viewpoint" as much as it is just an antagonistic comment. OK -- here's what I said. Tell me where I am throwing in the towel? -- "So far I've seen very little to make me feel optimistic about the Sabres. They put together a couple of nice back-to back games last week, followed by two losses (and staring at three). This inconsistency is maddening." Two wins followed by two losses is a .500 average. That's not very impressive. Now, I'm not throwing in the towel, but I am simply stating the facts: the Sens just scored twice while I was typing this response. What that means is that the Sabres need to score 3 goals to tie the game and 4 to win the game. So, let me repeat myself. So far, I've seen very little to make me optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 If I were Lalime, I'd tell the team to get on the plane without me. Poor guy. He's not as good as Miller, for sure, but he never gets the team's best effort, EVER, and that's disgusting. I feel so bad for him. These penalties are getting out of control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Touche. This team is the definition of jekyl and hyde. They looked so good last week and now look so terrible. Scary. The season is really on Miller's shoulders unless the players around him decide to bring it every night. It wouldn't hurt for Vanek to get back in form and to pick up a better backup goalie and/or a consistent scorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I know I'm new here and nobody cares, but I'll say it anyway. This team is going NOWHERE until it decides to fall out of love with a couple of its home-growns and trades them away. FAR away. (Roy and Pominville) Oh look, 5-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Rout, rout, rout Alfie again Buffalo: :worthy: Ottawa: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: :censored: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePebble19 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hey Lalime...All that good stuff I said about you 10 minutes ago? You ruined it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePebble19 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 This is just laughable now...These guys just refuse to play well when Lalime is in there...I know we played badly the last two games before this one, but it just always seems that they don't play well when Patty is in there. ...Kaleta scores about 10 minutes too late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I dunno if there's a book on him but he did play a bunch of years here but at least three of the goals were glove side high. Also what is it with Buffalo teams that keep it close till end of game and then collapse. :wallbash: As I type the only consitent working line last couple of games gets a goal and Kaleta deserved that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePebble19 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Holy @)%&!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pominville hit the net!!!!!!! He hit the net!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Don't let them sucker you in. Don't do it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePebble19 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Come on, wjag, you're slackin! Goals from Kaleta and Pominville back to back... Buffalo: :worthy: :worthy: :worthy: Ottawa: :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiofan Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 hmmmmmm.....what now? I AM getting suckered in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 hmmmmmm.....what now? I AM getting suckered in... I know, me too. It was more a warning to myself....I never listen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I'll jinx it. ROCK'EM SABRES!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJeff215 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Holy @)%&!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pominville hit the net!!!!!!! He hit the net!!!!!!!!!! He didn't mean to, I promise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Tough beans. :thumbsup: That's a phrase you don't hear enough of. I just don't understand putting the meaning of a game in the grand scheme of things,..WHILE IT IS STILL GOING ON. Just watch the game, have a beer (or six), and enjoy. Think about what it means tomorrow. What if we come back and score seven unanswered? Will that mean as much?... Nope. Actually, I'm watching the game while working on a box of wine -- yeah, I know that's not hockey, but there's no beer in the house. And I'm glad you liked the tough beans. I've always been fond of that phrase. My point was that the Sabres are not consistent. They play two tough games last weekend -- and win them both -- then come out flat for two games. They fall behind the Sens (who are nipping at the Sabres heels in the standings) in a game they desperately need to win. I mean, why can't this team figure out that they need to play like madmen every damn night. If they don't, they are going to be totally mediocre. And that's where I am afraid they are headed. They started out strong (against mostly second tier teams) but have not been able to maintain that pace. If the Sabres could score seven goals that would be great. But I haven't seen the consistency of effort to make me feel confident in their ability to do that. I haven't seen a consistent team effort -- yeah some player or another will play well on any given night, but I don't see any consistency in team effort. If I see the team working hard every night, I'll beel better about the team's chances. but until I see a total team effort every night, I can't believe the team will be able to compete for the Stanley Cup. But I will say this -- at least they're not the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I mean, why can't this team figure out that they need to play like madmen every damn night. I know, I know. Lindy Ruff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I know, I know. Lindy Ruff In this we totally agree. I know what I'm going to get from a Lindy Ruff coached team. We deserve more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Doesn't this team know any other shot from the point other than the long windup slapshot. Second, if they had shown some of the enthusiasm last night in third they showed tonight they could've avoided this three game losing streak. Now I have to wait till wednesday to see if they get me over this nasty losing feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 OWNED again by Ottawa. I just ring up a Loss when we play these guys. Not totally on Lalime but this team needs to aquire or promote a solid backup. To me this is S.O.S = same old Sabres. Lot's of scoring chances early, can't finish, other team starts to dominate, take lot's of penalties, lose with our backup goalie, lose to Ottawa,,,AGAIN. It's great that they built up all those early points because the inevitable slump would occur and now they at least aren't a ton of points behind. They are still in decent shape record-wise for the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 the next games are against Washington and Philthadelphia. Any speculation on how they'll do? they are on a 3-game losing streak -- and are facing a couple of tough teams on the road. I don't want to be accused of throwing in the towel, but the last three games have not been very reassuring. My guess is that they'll be lucky to split the two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisky Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 It's now looking like 08-09 all over again. Can we please get a back-up goalie? Don't have much to say. All my comments made last year still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Wow -- the Leafs beat the Caps in the shootout. Do the Sabres have a chance, or will the Caps be totally PO'd about losing to the Leafs that they will cream the Sabres. Any speculation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Lindy's gotta go...I mean game notes - - Why is Pominville still at the point on the PP. He has no shot and he can't keep the puck in the zone. - Our wingers on D are too deep. Open ice isn't going to score on us, the guy at the point is. - Why do you need to be down 4 goals before you start skating against a hated division rival. - Can we decline penalties like in the NFL. Our PP is useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 There needs to be some big changes. I started a new thread on this. There's no way we can deal with another season of this crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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