gpsabre Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Just watched the replay of the first Winter Classic in Buffalo. After enduring the 2010 season thus far and watching the Sabres from three seasons ago, I have to say this franchise is heading in the wrong direction. This year's team is lightyears behind that Winter Classic team. For me, just watching that 3rd period clip on NBC this morning was a REAL eye opener and should be to other Sabre fans. It's easy to get "Buffaloed" (pardon the expression) by this front office- that progress is being made. AS a long time Buffalo Sabre fan and LA/St.Louis Ram fan, there are alot of parallel's to what has happened to these franchises as far as ownership/management or lack there of. Really sad to see. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I was surprised at how many players were in that game that are no longer on the team. Thinking back to 2006-07 or more importantly 2005-06, I wouldn't have been surprised, but I figured that 2007-08 would have been pretty close. Basically, just Miller, Vanek, Roy, Connolly, Pommer, Hecht, Stafford and Goose (I didn't see Kaleta and he split time that season, so I don't remember if he played.) So, the top six, Miller and Goose. You could definitely argue some of those have been kept far too long and/or are being paid far too much. However, looking at the list of who left (Max, Kotalik, Ryan, Paille, Paetsch, Tallinder, Lydman, Campbell, Spacek, Kalinin), how many of them would you still want? Campbell and one of Lydman/Tallinder? The problem has definitely been more with who stayed and who wasn't added than who was let go. Now, go back a year or two, and the "who was let go" part becomes much more significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Swannie_House Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 This year's team is lightyears behind that Winter Classic team. That team was a underperforming bunch of pansies that DID NOT make the playoffs.....I actually think this team is tougher than that team (hard to believe I know) and will only get tougher once Foligino and Kassian are on this roster next year. I respect your opinion but I think you are WAY off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverPowerYou Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 The 2007-2009 sabres were frustrating to watch. At least 2009 and on the team has been somewhat competitive and has made the playoffs. I agree, I like this current team much more, especially the defense (believe it or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 What in the world did you see in that team of Sabres past that was much better than this team??? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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