26CornerBlitz Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 This is it!!! Can't wait to see what this team is made of!!!....Need to make up for the total no show in game seven of last year's 1st round playoffs. No disappearing acts from Van, Staff, Roy, and Poms are allowed tonight!!! The so called CORE better show up in a big way!!! Go Sabres!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 ...Time to nut up, or shut up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRobertEichel Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 My opinion is that this is THE defining game for the Regier/Ruff/Miller/Pominville/Roy/Vanek/Stafford regime. Lose this one and the season's playoff dreams are basically over. That would make it FIVE straight seasons since 06-07 where these guys were unable to advance past the first round of the playoffs. At that point, pressure on Pegula to blow it all up will be intense. Just to quantify the importance of this game: http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL/Eastern/Northeast/Buffalo.html Check out the playoff probability swing....47%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 This is it. Massive game. As has been discussed we've got a tough 5 game stretch to end the season (although the leafs are terrible so we'll see). Gonna be a tough, nervous game. Isn't that what we live for though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Can't Think, Hockey Game too Important. Feel bad for employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Very anxious for 7 p.m. to hurry up and arrive. Let's go, blue and gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Can't Think, Hockey Game too Important. Feel bad for employer. I second this. I have a performance review in 10 minutes. After that, I just have some follow ups to deal with the rest of the day. I just want it to be 7 now! I have zero motivation beyond 945AM (end of review). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumishot Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 So pumped. Im leaving work here in Baltimore around 1 to do some raping and pilaging before the game. If anyone is going out before, a healthy contingent of Sabres fans will be at Fado, an Irish pub near the arena. I cant wait to get loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Win. So pumped. Im leaving work here in Baltimore around 1 to do some raping and pilaging before the game. If anyone is going out before, a healthy contingent of Sabres fans will be at Fado, an Irish pub near the arena. I cant wait to get loud. Don't forget baby eating. Your raping and pillaging efforts will be for naught without indulging in some baby eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumishot Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Win. Don't forget baby eating. Your raping and pillaging efforts will be for naught without indulging in some baby eating. ahh right, baby eating. And to think, I was going to skip lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 They will win Tropp should stay in, not Gerbe and Kaleta will play Goaltending and defense will win this for Buff This team HAS to make the playoffs in order to see a proper evaluation of what to do in the Summer. WHEN they make it, I want Pitt as there will be no better measuring stick to determine how far they are from contending... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Ruff strongly hinted on GR this morning that Kaleta will go, Gerbe won't. As it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Eh, it could change a little bit I suppose. I don't think teams are going to rest their entire lineup. All of those teams are deep enough that even if you rest one or two star players, they're dangerous. Pittsburgh, for one, will definitely be tough, because regardless of playoff positioning, they're going to want to keep getting Crosby acclimated and ready for playoffs. Philly and Boston may be different stories, but as I said, still very deep and dangerous teams. Anyway, here is my blog post about tonight's game if anybody is interested: http://www.thesportsbuff.com/?p=1273 It's not about resting anyone, it's about not wanting people hurt, or bruised when it isn't really necessary. It's about not reaching that extra inch for a puck, because it puts you in a place you don't want to be. That kind of stuff. Might mean nothing, but it could also mean the difference between dominating someone or being run over by a hungrier team, yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannustyrannus Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 So excited for this game, this will be my first away sabres game that I will be attending!!!! My first away Sabres game was at the Verizon center near the end of the 2005-2006 season. We had a week-long class trip to visit the Smithsonian for my Museum Class and It just so happened to be when the Sabres were playing. My whole class got tickets for $5 each. It was awesome. They won too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Don't forget baby eating. Your raping and pillaging efforts will be for naught without indulging in some baby eating. How else would you have the energy to continue raping and pilaging? A proper diet of Baby eating is a must...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 This is their biggest test since game 7 vs. Philly. I think this game can fairly be seen as a crossroads -- if they lose, they're probably out of the playoffs, and a significant revamp in the offseason becomes much more likely. If they win, the playoffs are more likely than not to occur, which gives them a shot at winning a round, and that will affect the way they approach the offseason. Have they turned a corner? Are we going to see a focused, determined effort that includes sharp goaltending, tenacious D AND timely scoring? Or will it be same-old, same-old? That's why they play the games, innit? Go Sabres. Well said. Game 7. Yep. ...Time to nut up, or shut up Truer words have not been spoken and in Hockey vernacular to boot. :worthy: . I know it has been said playoffs started with this whole climb back into the standings but to me the playoffs really begin for them tonight. And Nfreeman I am totally with you on seeing what team really shows up tonight and yes that is why they play the games. Let's Go Buff-a-lo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Based on our remaining schedule, I hereby agree with labeling this game as a "must win." Despite how well the team has played as of late, I'm not sure if they can be counted on to win the majority of six games vs Washington, Pittsburgh, Toronto x2, Philadelphia, and Boston. That is downright brutal. Not necessarily Ottawa Beat Pittsburgh this weekend 8-4, AND Buffalo have beaten Pittsburgh before this season, they can be beat Toronto is done this year, they should not be a big worry if the Sabres show up to play Philly is getting banged up pretty bad, saw a report last night saying Bryz may have left the arena with a limp Boston will always be tough, but again, Buffalo has beaten them already this year, its not all doom and gloom As for the team being "blown up" if they fail to make it into the playoffs, Ruff and Regier aren't going anywhere. They will look at the run and say "If we would have been luckier with less injuries this season, we would have won a few more games and would atleast be in the playoffs right now" They will make some tweaks to the roster this off season and be back with a similar roster to what they had this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wow, we're already at 2 pages and it's not even 10am. Looks like we're all in :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 BTW... my first GDT. If the Sabres lose, there won't be a second. I sat in front of my computer at 12:03 last night thinking the same thing. I couldn't cope with the pressure, good on ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Not necessarily Ottawa Beat Pittsburgh this weekend 8-4, AND Buffalo have beaten Pittsburgh before this season, they can be beat Toronto is done this year, they should not be a big worry if the Sabres show up to play Philly is getting banged up pretty bad, saw a report last night saying Bryz may have left the arena with a limp Boston will always be tough, but again, Buffalo has beaten them already this year, its not all doom and gloom As for the team being "blown up" if they fail to make it into the playoffs, Ruff and Regier aren't going anywhere. They will look at the run and say "If we would have been luckier with less injuries this season, we would have won a few more games and would atleast be in the playoffs right now" They will make some tweaks to the roster this off season and be back with a similar roster to what they had this year That's what I think will happen as well. Should Buffalo miss this year, I expect some tweaking for the forwards. Coach, coaching staff and FO remain the same. I think defense is solid and Leopold could be used as "trade bait". Would there be any takers for him? IDK, but he strikes me as serviceable and tradeable.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 That's what I think will happen as well. Should Buffalo miss this year, I expect some tweaking for the forwards. Coach, coaching staff and FO remain the same. I think defense is solid and Leopold could be used as "trade bait". Would there be any takers for him? IDK, but he strikes me as serviceable and tradeable.... I can see them re-signing Sulzer (believe he is a UFA?) and using Leopold and/or Weber in a deal for forward help or to move up in the draft (Maybe they use both their #1's and Leopold/Weber to swap with Columbus at the draft for the top spot?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'm fully expecting a 3 point game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'm fully expecting a 3 point game. Aslong as Buffalo is the one taking the extra point, I would be cool with that. Still leaves them 2 behind Ottawa and in 8th with a 1 point lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Words cannot describe how excited I am for this game. This is the moment we all knew was coming this weekend... Unfortunately the allure of restaurant week have somehow gotten me a reservation at 7pm tonight with a group of friends (not gonna be my friends for long if they keep this up). So I am hoping to come home to the start of the second period where the Sabres are up and dominating. That would make my night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolignosJock Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 http://capitals.nhl.com/club/preview.htm?id=2011021144&navid=DL%7CWSH%7Chome Is this writing for real? "Washington started the season with seven straight wins, but the Caps didn’t get themselves eight games better than break-even until they defeated the Islanders in New York on March 13. Washington got back to eight games above break-even with its 3-0 shutout win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. The Caps can move nine games to the good for the first time this season with a win over the Sabres on Tuesday." It may be correct but it just reads terribly and who talks like that? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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