NowDoYouBelieve Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 You're missing the point. Beating the bottom feeders doesn't do us any good if we can't beat the good teams in the playoffs. Beating playoff teams in-season is much more important than racking up points against the dregs. Doing that would just make us...the Washington Capitals, actually. We're on the same page generally. You won't get any argument from me that not every win is born equal. My point is that you have to beat the bad and average teams consistently to even be in the discussion for contender, so as a fan I don't shrug my shoulder at wins or losses in games like tonight's. The results may seem inconsequential in comparison to Saturday's embarrassment, but in a league where a small handful of points can make a hefty difference at year's end no win is unimportant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 You are right about this. My point was simply that I won't be impressed by wins or physical play against these lesser opponents. I need to see the Sabres answer the bell when they play a good team -- especially the teams that knocked them out of the playoffs -- ie when they should be loaded for bear. That makes it sting so much more. I traveled 500 miles to see Game 6 last year. Every loss to Philly will remind me of that :censored: :wallbash: :death: game. Game 7 was objectively worse, but at least it was less sisyphean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to apologize now for my drunk posts later on tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Let's hope the great white hype isn't -2 again. I agree that there is too much hype about him and his effect on the game, but he didn't do too badly in his last game. Also, IIRC, he fought when someone took a shot at the Sabres' goalie after the whistle. For a team exposed as gutless, he helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Let's get a win. All I care about right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Let's hope the great white hype isn't -2 again. That would make him a +1 compared to Myers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 We're on the same page generally. You won't get any argument from me that not every win is born equal. My point is that you have to beat the bad and average teams consistently to even be in the discussion for contender, so as a fan I don't shrug my shoulder at wins or losses in games like tonight's. The results may seem inconsequential in comparison to Saturday's embarrassment, but in a league where a small handful of points can make a hefty difference at year's end no win is unimportant. Not to be snarky, but that's basically what I just said. We're on the same page though. All wins are good. Some wins just mean more in the grand scheme of things when it comes to accurately gauging a team's talent and compete level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to apologize now for my drunk posts later on tonight. You are a true leader. Please include some real time photos in your posts. And if you have anything in lace, it would go a long way with me. Thank you for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cereal Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to apologize now for my drunk posts later on tonight. Live look-in from the d4rk-wonderbread-chz alcohol-fueled threesome? :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Live look-in from the d4rk-wonderbread-chz alcohol-fueled threesome? :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Not to be snarky, but that's basically what I just said. We're on the same page though. All wins are good. Some wins just mean more in the grand scheme of things when it comes to accurately gauging a team's talent and compete level. That's good 'cause the last guy that was snarky to me is six feet unda. :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 So who is beaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to apologize now for my drunk posts later on tonight. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Same here. I'd like to apologize for your drunk posts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to apologize for your drunk posts too. Only fitting after a Muppets reference! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Looks like the Roy line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to see the Sabres run Price tonight, just to send a message to the rest of the league that the Shanahan decision is insufficient. It's the only reasonable thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to see the Sabres run Price tonight, just to send a message to the rest of the league that the Shanahan decision is insufficient. It's the only reasonable thing to do. Long term....I can see Miller getting jeered more in opposing arenas where there are aware fans. It will be interesting to see how that develops. Good thing he isn't in tonight. The Sabres HAVE to respond somehow. This is the sort of crisis in confidence that costs people jobs or ruins seasons. I wouldn't be shocked to see 3-4 fights tonight. I just can't see them floating tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbPuck Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to see the Sabres run Price tonight, just to send a message to the rest of the league that the Shanahan decision is insufficient. It's the only reasonable thing to do. Aww but I like Price ... can't we wait for Emery (does he still even play?) or maybe Cam Ward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to see the Sabres run Price tonight, just to send a message to the rest of the league that the Shanahan decision is insufficient. It's the only reasonable thing to do. Running Price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Aww but I like Price ... can't we wait for Emery (does he still even play?) or maybe Cam Ward? Emery is in Chicago so we won't be seeing him. Plus I think our guys might be afraid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Running Price? Yup. Why not? It's legal now. Might as well make hockey plays on top of him instead of around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd like to see the Sabres run Price tonight, just to send a message to the rest of the league that the Shanahan decision is insufficient. It's the only reasonable thing to do. Since you only get 2 minutes for head hunting a star goalie in the league and giving him a concussion, the question is why wouldn't you run Price? There is no downside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Since you only get 2 minutes for head hunting a star goalie in the league and giving him a concussion, the question is why wouldn't you run Price? There is no downside. Precisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 What really would be nice is if other teams in the league took their cue from this non-suspension and we see multiple goaltender hits tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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