qwksndmonster Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Looked like a stinker of a game but they pilled it out. My seat was on the goal line and all the Sabres goals were in my end! You're good luck! Now you have to go to all the Islanders' games until they're a lock to miss the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 He speaks like a man who has seen some things. That interview just now really caught my attention. There's an interesting relief in his voice, like he's happy to be playing with teammates who care. I think Drew is a looking glass. How Drew feels is how the team feels. Maybe I've been looking at him wrong all these years. Yeah, that interview, initially struck me as odd, but not in a bad way. Not that I want Stafford re-signed, but his demeanor was not what I have come to expect from Drew. His voice was different, he was really, genuinely happy, and upbeat, but candid all the same. I don't know what to make of it and this interpretation is as good as any. I've enjoyed watching Brad May come around on this team. He didn't seem to happy to be watching the Sabres lose and it seemed to hurt him. He's excited. That's exciting. I value the opinions of a guy like May because he doesn't strike me as someone who is easily pleased. Again, you're picking up on the same things I am. I like May, he's different, and clearly a guy with a lot of "compete" left in him, even if it's vicariously through the Sabres. The transition from the beginning of the season to now is noticeable in his commentary and attitude. Between him and Stafford, there has to be something going on inside the organization and these guys are giving us the vibe of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 The taint of the NHL. Perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Frankly, I'm glad the guys we've got are developing. If they weren't, and we were bad enough to have the worst record in the league, adding the #1 pick wouldn't make that bunch much better. You guys might be worried about the "Ninth Place Treadmill" but I'd be much more worried about the "Edmonton Treadmill." Down 3-0 and they fight back and get two points out of it? Against a team having a really good year thus far? That's some encouraging ###### right there. Edited December 28, 2014 by TheMatrix31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Frankly, I'm glad the guys we've got are developing. If they weren't, and we were bad enough to have the worst record in the league, adding the #1 pick wouldn't make that bunch much better. You guys might be worried about the "Ninth Place Treadmill" but I'd be much more worried about the "Edmonton Treadmill." Down 3-0 and they fight back and get two points out of it? Against a team having a really good year thus far? That's some encouraging ###### right there. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 The legend of zemgus grows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 The legend of zemgus grows. His effort to get the puck around Leddy in OT was a thing of beauty. He may not have scored but just watching him do it was enough. It was another play to add to the catalog of "things we've not seen in a long time". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Perfect I'm trying to get the analogy though. Making the playoffs is still a smelly ballsack, because it would be one and done and no lottery shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'm trying to get the analogy though. Making the playoffs is still a smelly ballsack, because it would be one and done and no lottery shot? But. Playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Geez, looks like I missed a good one (well, a good 3rd/OT, anyway). Love the character wins. Hopefully Ristolainen isn't out long (more flu?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Yeah, sounds like flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 He plays the Chris Stewart game well and perhaps more consistently. He's the kind of player this team needs for its soul. The goal was a nice play but he will get those every ten games or so. The pass that sent away Girgs on a breakaway was a skill play. That was very good. I think he's always a 4th line guy, but I love his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Yeah, sounds like flu. Sounds like he needs some Kyckling nudelsoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 The goal was a nice play but he will get those every ten games or so. The pass that sent away Girgs on a breakaway was a skill play. That was very good. I think he's always a 4th line guy, but I love his game. You're on the wrong board dude. If you're talking about Girgs and saying he's a 4th line guy you are way, way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I bet Drew Stafford gets signed again was thinking the same thing. He's kind of found a niche as a playmaker vice scorer Worst case is the proverbial 9th place in the conference, not being in the middle seeing as we still get a top 10 pick. In some ways we have pulled off in 1 year what Edmonton has been trying to accomplish in 7; a hard working team that facilitates the entry of young skilled players. We may have bottomed out a year early, but it is a good sign we aren't still as bad in regards to player development. I don't get how Edm gets four consecutive first overall picks but still socks so bad. Maybe they get number one again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaught Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 You're on the wrong board dude. If you're talking about Girgs and saying he's a 4th line guy you are way, way off. He's talking about Deslauriers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Bottom ten teams have always, and will always, get the backup goalies. Just like we will give our backup goalies to the bottom teams when we're a good team. And even now, if we had a clear starter/backup. That's how it goes. Of course we do better against them, they're worse. It's not as if it's an unexpected, overlooked part of a tank. You can't be in competition for last and not face a big amount of backup goalies. Don't see the issue one way or another. true he is a back-up but most nights you need to beat a team not just a goalie. Sabres beat the Isles with determination. Isles gave up after that momentum shift. What tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) The Sabres are now 11 points out of a wild card slot and 10 points out of last place. NHL purgatory.. not too good, not too bad Edited December 28, 2014 by wjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) To behonest Deslauriers makes the trade with LA already even, if fasching makes it to the NHL its a trade we win. Edited December 28, 2014 by Heimdall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 That game was awesomely awful. I don't know what our Corsi or GlennClose numbers were, but they had to be terrible. I'm pretty sure that they only time the Sabres had possession were on the three plays they scored a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NowDoYouBelieve Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 That game was awesomely awful. I don't know what our Corsi or GlennClose numbers were, but they had to be terrible. I'm pretty sure that they only time the Sabres had possession were on the three plays they scored a goal. Well, yeah, why waste having the puck on times that you aren't gonna score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 The legend of zemgus grows. Will Samson be a better player? If he is his equal we are in luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Will Samson be a better player? If he is his equal we are in luck He's going to be a different player. How good I couldn't say. I like him but still wanted Bennett, hoping Murray is right though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 That game was awesomely awful. I don't know what our Corsi or GlennClose numbers were, but they had to be terrible. I'm pretty sure that they only time the Sabres had possession were on the three plays they scored a goal. Don't worry, I'm sure someone out there is going to confuse the result with the actual product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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