LGR4GM Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Alright kids of all ages, we added Kyle Okposo, we might add Jimmy Vesey, we traded for Kulikov, Lehner is now healthy, Jack and Sam are well Jack and Sam. This team in my mind is now a playoff team, maybe on the bubble but I am expecting them to make the playoffs this season. What say you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) We're basically talking about an 11 point jump from last year. Supremely doable. A lot will hinge on Lehner and whoever is the backup. Edited July 1, 2016 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 There will be much disappointment if the Sabres aren't in the playoffs next year, but as long as they're at least a bubble team the rebuild is still on track IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 We're basically talking about an 11 point jump from last year. Supremely doable. A lot will hinge on Lehner and whoever is the backup. Yes. The question mark is at G. With even reasonably good play at that position, this team should make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yes. The question mark is at G. With even reasonably good play at that position, this team should make the playoffs. I'm gonna have faith in our Crazy Swedish Netminder. I will say I think GT is one position where the coach is of immense importance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I think this is a playoff team and will be disappointed if they're not in, but I'm not going "playoffs or bust" mode until 2017-18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Maybe another upgrade or 2 on the defence and backup goaltender is going to be a really important position with Leaner being a question mark to how many games he will play. I think they need a backup who can be a starter for a long period of time. This team should be expected to be a playoff team this year with the current roster. Not one expected to win the division, but one that should atleast make the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Playoffs or bust for me, but that's because I believe in Lehner. This team on paper should compete in this division. Add a defenceman and we can be a contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresith Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I think we are more on track for 2yrs, but I also can see a real shot at the wildcard spot. For me though I won't be that upset at missing the playoffs, if I see an improvement from last year and real development of our players in Rochester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 If Jack and Sam are the players I think they are, we make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I don't think it's playoffs "or BUST". If they can stay healthy and some guys improve, they'll be in the mix, but their not a slam dunk contender yet by any stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Are we saying playoffs or bust as in firings should occur if we miss, or just playoffs or bust as in it'd be highly disappointed? If it's the latter I would be there. I'll be very disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Are we saying playoffs or bust as in firings should occur if we miss, or just playoffs or bust as in it'd be highly disappointed? If it's the latter I would be there. I'll be very disappointed. Same here. No firings yet, no way Edited July 1, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Are we saying playoffs or bust as in firings should occur if we miss, or just playoffs or bust as in it'd be highly disappointed? If it's the latter I would be there. I'll be very disappointed. supremely disappointed, I like what Murray has had the balls to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 As I said in the other thread, Sabres are taking the playoff slot of the Isles who are being plundered and pillaged today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 None of the moves up front matter without consistent goaltending. Murray is putting all his eggs into one basket with Robin Lehner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Same here. No firings yet, no way I'm not bylsma or TM fan, but I don't think it means either gets fired if they don't make the playoffs. But I do think that they should be going after the playoffs this season and there should be disappointment if they don't make it. There's only one buffalo team who's coach should be fired if they don't make the playoffs this year...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) No firings if we miss, but major disappointment. Not only should the kids get better, but we added Kulikov, Okposo and (effectively) Ennis and Lehner who are all good players and lost a third-pairing defenceman and a backup goalie. The coaching staff and the players know each other now; they played at a playoff pace in the second half last year. We're close to the cap. The free ride is over. Time to ramp up the expectations. Edited July 1, 2016 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 It ain't or bust for me. But I am more than hopeful. I keep going back to hearing about how damn good the Panthers were (going to be) when they weren't yet there, and, now ... well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I am not a Lehner fan and don't know if we can fix that this year, so I don't expect playoffs this year, but am willing to be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 GMTM said play-offs are the goal. I will take him at his word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Alright kids of all ages, we added Kyle Okposo, we might add Jimmy Vesey, we traded for Kulikov, Lehner is now healthy, Jack and Sam are well Jack and Sam. This team in my mind is now a playoff team, maybe on the bubble but I am expecting them to make the playoffs this season. What say you? I concur I am not a Lehner fan and don't know if we can fix that this year, so I don't expect playoffs this year, but am willing to be surprised. Many teams make the playoffs with average goaltending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 The Sabres were on a 94 point 82 game pace, the last 41 games last season. Theoretically, last year's team was a bubble team. The first half of the year, everybody was too busy introducing themselves to each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 The Sabres were on a 94 point 82 game pace, the last 41 games last season. Theoretically, last year's team was a bubble team. The first half of the year, everybody was too busy introducing themselves to each other. "Hi, guys! My name's Dan. I like to play a dump-and-chase." "Hi, Dan! Our names are Evander, Ryan, and Jack. you." That was the first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 "Hi, guys! My name's Dan. I like to play a dump-and-chase." "Hi, Dan! Our names are Evander, Ryan, and Jack. ###### you." That was the first half. Lols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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