Barnabov Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Happy to see my prediction came true - too bad I didn't put some money down on them. But who cares - the playoffs are coming and we'll all be watching hockey that matters - hopefully well into June! Barnabov Posted 01 October 2009 - 11:11 PM So after watching the Leafs - Canadiens tonight, have to say I think there's a good chance Buffalo will finish atop the Northeast Division. TO & Montreal have a lot new players to fill a lot of holes and I think it'll take them a season to sort out. Ottawa still seems to be floundering and trying to figure out what kind of team it wants to be. Boston could put my prediction on the slag heap but I think they're going to have trouble matching last year's regular season performance - Tim Thomas in particular may go the way of other hot for 1 season goalies, struggling the next year & I think not resigning Kessels was letting too much goal scoring get away. So, despite not having done much in the offseason, I may be overly optimistic but I think Buffalo could lead it's division if everyone has a good year & stays healthy. Granted they need to tweek some spots still (or hope for some standout play - I don't see MacArthur earning a top 6 spot as yet). Go ahead & shell me for this topic but that's where I stand (& only 2 pints of Guiness so no blaming that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hooray for you?...I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hooray for you?...I guess. I'll definitely give you credit for that as you nailed a couple other points other than winning the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregkash Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 give the man credit, he was probably flambe'd by PA later in that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 I'll definitely give you credit for that as you nailed a couple other points other than winning the division. Yeah, looks like all of his predictions were spot on. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 give the man credit, he was probably flambe'd by PA later in that thread. If you're going to make that accusation, shouldn't you have read the thread and provide a link? I did not disagree with anyone's prediction that the Sabres would win the division, or even do well this season. Nor did I agree with them. I had predicted great seasons in 07-08 and 08-09 and didn't want to burn myself again. I pissed in no one's Captain Crunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnabov Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 I'm actually surprised how tough Ottawa has been but hopefully they'll revert to their old playoff selves and get swept in the 1st round. Actually all the teams in the NE are surprisingly tough this year (except for Toronto - they need to sacrifice a goat or something) - 4 out of 5 look to be in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 give the man credit, he was probably flambe'd by PA later in that thread. Where's DeLuca? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blugold43 Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Happy to see my prediction came true - too bad I didn't put some money down on them. But who cares - the playoffs are coming and we'll all be watching hockey that matters - hopefully well into June! Barnabov Posted 01 October 2009 - 11:11 PM So after watching the Leafs - Canadiens tonight, have to say I think there's a good chance Buffalo will finish atop the Northeast Division. TO & Montreal have a lot new players to fill a lot of holes and I think it'll take them a season to sort out. Ottawa still seems to be floundering and trying to figure out what kind of team it wants to be. Boston could put my prediction on the slag heap but I think they're going to have trouble matching last year's regular season performance - Tim Thomas in particular may go the way of other hot for 1 season goalies, struggling the next year & I think not resigning Kessels was letting too much goal scoring get away. So, despite not having done much in the offseason, I may be overly optimistic but I think Buffalo could lead it's division if everyone has a good year & stays healthy. Granted they need to tweek some spots still (or hope for some standout play - I don't see MacArthur earning a top 6 spot as yet). Go ahead & shell me for this topic but that's where I stand (& only 2 pints of Guiness so no blaming that). i think it's awesome you called it! i never ever would have thought this team could finish higher than 6th and i still can't believe they won it...i do not share your optimism about hockey in june, but i sure hope you're right again...cheers. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repster Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Here's the thread, there was no PA comment. Many other regulars chimed in though. http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/15778-a-bold-prediction-sabres-will-win-the-northeast/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Upon further review, It really was a strong move. Now, what are your predictions for the playoffs. I have to have my pool picks in the day after the season ends. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 full marks to the OP for calling a lot of what happened in 09-10 (especially with boston and thomas). but i found it a little weird that barnabov predicted the future accurately, but inaccurately captured the past. Actually all the teams in the NE are surprisingly tough this year (except for Toronto - they need to sacrifice a goat or something) - 4 out of 5 look to be in the playoffs. fwiw, i thought that shrader accurately predicted the east's (well, the northeast's) weakness in '09-10. But the division as a whole sucks, so even a bad team could easily win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PizzaJunction Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Watershoe! Upon further review, It really was a strong move. Now, what are your predictions for the playoffs. I have to have my pool picks in the day after the season ends. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnabov Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 full marks to the OP for calling a lot of what happened in 09-10 (especially with boston and thomas). but i found it a little weird that barnabov predicted the future accurately, but inaccurately captured the past. fwiw, i thought that shrader accurately predicted the east's (well, the northeast's) weakness in '09-10. Is the consensus really that the NE Division was weak this year? I guess so if you're talking about some of the teams dropping off from their previous points totals. Overall though, it always seems like the toughest division in the East to me - the SE only ever seems to have 1 good team per season in it (usually rotated between Carolina & Washington) and the Atlantic wouldn't be as good without big spenders like the Rangers, Flyers & Pens. The NE seems like it has the most hardcore hockey towns in it - all 3 Canadian teams, Boston being original 6 and our beloved Buffalo who may not have the longevity but certainly is in competition for most success in terms relative to the number of years they've been playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Is the consensus really that the NE Division was weak this year? i was speaking more to the east generally. i don't think there's any denying how anemic the east has been when compared to the west. saw this as well this morning: ... the turtle race for the last three Eastern spots has been a joke. (Since 2003-04, no playoff team has had fewer than 90 points. The East could have as many as three.) http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/michael_farber/04/07/season.best.worst/index.html Overall though, [the NE] always seems like the toughest division in the East to me being the toughest division in a weak conference doesn't make it a strong division, IMO. i'd agree that it's generally quite competitive. The NE seems like it has the most hardcore hockey towns in it - all 3 Canadian teams, Boston being original 6 and our beloved Buffalo who may not have the longevity but certainly is in competition for most success in terms relative to the number of years they've been playing. agree with this entirely. the fact that each team has a good/great hockey town might tend to skew our perception of how good the clubs actually are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnabov Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Upon further review, It really was a strong move. Now, what are your predictions for the playoffs. I have to have my pool picks in the day after the season ends. :D I'll take a W.A.G. even before the season ends... I hope the Rangers don't make the playoffs leaving Boston in 8th with Boston losing to the Caps in Round 1 (or if NYR gets in, they lose too). Philly will hopefully take out NJ in Round 1, Buffalo over Montreal & Pittsburgh over Ottawa. I'll be a homer and say that the Sabres make it to the Eastern Conference Finals but don't want to anger the hockey gods with any more w.a.g.s. after that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Lots of good insight there, not much from me, as usual but I thought Shrader was spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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