bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Now that we have 8th we need to create space between us and Caps plus being down just 2 to Ottawa may be able to catch them for 7th. If we could win next 3 I think we would be in a good position to catch them before showdown with them. What a great game last night and good to see scoring from all 4 lines!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBuffalo Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Everyone has to agree that no one thought we could make this kind of run. Not only are we winning, but we have become a team that is excellent to watch. This has been a crazy season. All I want to see are the Sabres in the playoffs. Don't care who they catch. I hate Ottawa and would love to play Philly again and get a rematch in the playoffs. Great statement game last night, everyone pray for Christian as we need him on D for this historic run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I would be generally concerned about the playoffs if I was a fan of Buffalo, Washington or Ottawa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I would be generally concerned about the playoffs if I was a fan of Buffalo, Washington or Ottawa... Yes, its turned into a three team race for the 7/8 seeds. Amazing we're even in the discussion. And Ottawa received quite a gift from the schedule with a game on Monday and not playing again until Saturday. WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 we could gain the tiebreaker against ottawa if we can make up 3 ROW in the last 5. (for instance, if the sens go 2-1-2 with 1 shootout victory) and we go 4-1 with no shootout victories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 The final sentence in Pierre LeBrun's blog about last night's game: "If you didn’t believe in the Sabres a week ago, it’s impossible that you don’t now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Ottawa's remaining schedule: @Flyers @Islanders Hurricanes Bruins @Devils Also keep in mind Bishop is out for 2 weeks, so they have to ride with Anderson. If the Sabres can go 4-1, they finish with 94 points. In order to leapfrog Ottawa, the most they can get it 6 points out of 10, ideally with 1 win in the shootout so we pass them in ROW. Looking at their schedule it's definitely possible they go 2-3 and the Sabres pass them. Even if they go 3-2 we can pass them depending on how ROW ends up. If they win 4 it would be almost impossible to pass them as the Sabres would have to win all 5 and ROW would have to miraculously swing in our favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cereal Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 By the way, if we end up tied in Points and ROW with Ottawa, they will likely get the tiebreaker. After points and ROW, it goes to total points gained in head-to-head, which was a tie with OTT this season. Next, it goes to goal differential for all 82 games, and right now we're at -8 while Ottawa stands at +9. Edit -- In other words, if we plan on tying Ottawa in points, we'd have to score FOUR more ROW's than them in these final five games to get the tiebreaker. Not likely to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 By the way, if we end up tied in Points and ROW with Ottawa, they will likely get the tiebreaker. After points and ROW, it goes to total points gained in head-to-head, which was a tie with OTT this season. Next, it goes to goal differential for all 82 games, and right now we're at -8 while Ottawa stands at +9. Edit -- In other words, if we plan on tying Ottawa in points, we'd have to score FOUR more ROW's than them in these final five games to get the tiebreaker. Not likely to happen. Well, you have to keep in mind that the Sabres have 2 games remaining w/ the Loafs. You really think that a 17 goal swing is out of question including those 2 games into the mix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I would be generally concerned about the playoffs if I was a fan of Buffalo, Washington or Ottawa... Wait....you mean because of who we'd have to play in the first round, right? Or did I read that wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I am not comfortable with this thread. I get the feeling that people think we are in the playoffs now, but with one loss against some strong teams and we could be out again. Catching Ottawa would be great, but I am more focused on just staying in than on what seed we get. And let's not look past the Leafs. No team is so bad that they are a guarantied win. Sorry to be a downer, I am just worried. If Washington beats the Bruins tomorrow the pressure is on again. [edit] And what is the deal with this Timmy picture as my avatar? Is that the new default? Not cool...need to change that when I get to a real computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I am not comfortable with this thread. I get the feeling that people think we are in the playoffs now, but with one loss against some strong teams and we could be out again. Catching Ottawa would be great, but I am more focused on just staying in than on what seed we get. And let's not look past the Leafs. No team is so bad that they are a guarantied win. Sorry to be a downer, I am just worried. If Washington beats the Bruins tomorrow the pressure is on again. [edit] And what is the deal with this Timmy picture as my avatar? Is that the new default? Not cool...need to change that when I get to a real computer. Really, you have Timmy as your avatar? I hadn't noticed. :ph34r: I was too busy thinking that Ottawa is dead flipping meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Well, you have to keep in mind that the Sabres have 2 games remaining w/ the Loafs. You really think that a 17 goal swing is out of question including those 2 games into the mix? :w00t: :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Really, you have Timmy as your avatar? I hadn't noticed. :ph34r: I was too busy thinking that Ottawa is dead flipping meat. Ahhh it's Mike Grier with a mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Well, you have to keep in mind that the Sabres have 2 games remaining w/ the Loafs. You really think that a 17 goal swing is out of question including those 2 games into the mix? :lol: Ahhh it's Mike Grier with a mask. The text code for that smiley should be changed from "ph34r" to "gr13r" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 :lol: The text code for that smiley should be changed from "ph34r" to "gr13r" YES. YES YES YES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Not that beggars can be choosers, but I'm kinda' hoping we don't catch Ottawa. Let's go in facing the Rangers; I think they're a more favourable match-up for Bflo than the Bruins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I am not comfortable with this thread. I get the feeling that people think we are in the playoffs now, but with one loss against some strong teams and we could be out again. Catching Ottawa would be great, but I am more focused on just staying in than on what seed we get. And let's not look past the Leafs. No team is so bad that they are a guarantied win. Sorry to be a downer, I am just worried. If Washington beats the Bruins tomorrow the pressure is on again. [edit] And what is the deal with this Timmy picture as my avatar? Is that the new default? Not cool...need to change that when I get to a real computer. Same here. For the most part I've been one of the optimistic ones, although I've made my share of Miller rants, not to mention a couple about Stafford and Boyes. But, this season isn't done yet. Anything can happen. Shooting for Ottawa is great, showing there is confidence in the team. And I don't think it's out of the question. But let's get there first. Not like we're up 6 points on the Caps. Although, after last nights showing I don't think they have it in them to make any noise (I know Panthers fans were happy to see the Sabres win last night). Now the question is......... who do you want to face in the first round? Looks like the Rangers will win the division, they beat the jets tonight. I think the Rangers are more consistent than the Bruins. But if the Bruins decide to start playing when playoffs start.......... I sure would like some revenge though hehe. The Sabres could have the opportunity to decide who they play in the first round when it comes down to game 82. Just remember back to the game against the Devils in 09-10 where all it took was an empty net GWG by the Devils to seal our fate in the #3 spot and a first round matchup against the Flyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Wait....you mean because of who we'd have to play in the first round, right? Or did I read that wrong? No. Because their playoff position could evaporate in a couple of games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 lets just win the next one first ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yeah, let's take this baby one at a time. This thread makes me nervous lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I am not comfortable with this thread. I get the feeling that people think we are in the playoffs now, but with one loss against some strong teams and we could be out again. Catching Ottawa would be great, but I am more focused on just staying in than on what seed we get. And let's not look past the Leafs. No team is so bad that they are a guarantied win. Sorry to be a downer, I am just worried. If Washington beats the Bruins tomorrow the pressure is on again. [edit] And what is the deal with this Timmy picture as my avatar? Is that the new default? Not cool...need to change that when I get to a real computer. I am not saying we r for sure in playoffs but I would like to get as many points as possible to make the last week of season a little more comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 I like this thread. It by no means says to me that we definitely made the playoffs. What it says to me is, Ottawa, you're in the game now with Buffalo and Washington. Welcome to uncertainty, Sens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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