pi2000 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Even with Min AND Pit you're two teams short. As for playoffs, I'm not too worried. They even did a straight 1-16 bracket a couple of times. Add OTT and QBC, nbd. I'd love a 1-16 playoff. Have the two best teams meet in the Finals, which is th way it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Add OTT and QBC, nbd. I'd love a 1-16 playoff. Have the two best teams meet in the Finals, which is th way it should be. It's great until the Sabres end up playing the Kings or Ducks or whomever on the West Coast and we have a bunch of road games that start at 10:30 pm that don't end until 1 in the morning. Road games for them involve them listening to it on the radio while stuck in after work traffic and getting home in time to only be able to watch the 3rd period/OT. It's bad for tv ratings and everything knows money is more important than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 It's great until the Sabres end up playing the Kings or Ducks or whomever on the West Coast and we have a bunch of road games that start at 10:30 pm that don't end until 1 in the morning. Road games for them involve them listening to it on the radio while stuck in after work traffic and getting home in time to only be able to watch the 3rd period/OT. It's bad for tv ratings and everything knows money is more important than anything else. I think that's what the league concluded. I remember the Sabres playing Vancouver in an opening round once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I think that's what the league concluded. I remember the Sabres playing Vancouver in an opening round once. As do I - one of my earlier, clear memories of the team (I mean, my memories pre-date 1979-1980 - but they're fuzzier). Gilbert in his prime. Gare scored 50+. Beat the Canucks in round 1 and then swept the Blackhawks, I believe. And, man, we should've won the Cup that year - but we could not get out of the semi's, as the Islanders were just too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Scotty's first year. And I'm too lazy to look it up, but wasn't the series best of three? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Scotty's first year. And I'm too lazy to look it up, but wasn't the series best of three? Correct. Both times. That was a very good Sabres team ... the French Connection was still connecting. Gare scored 50 and was captain. Finished second in the league with 105 points, I think. And ran into an Islander team built to win the cup (their first of 4 in a row) in the semi-finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Scotty's first year. And I'm too lazy to look it up, but wasn't the series best of three? Three? No way. Had to be best of 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Three? No way. Had to be best of 5. Although there were seasons where the opening rounds were best of three, the two series against the Canucks were best of five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Although there were seasons where the opening rounds were best of three, the two series against the Canucks were best of five. Seriously? Man - I do not recall that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Seriously? Man - I do not recall that. The change from three to five games is at the very outermost fringes of my memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Seriously? Man - I do not recall that. 1979 ... Sabres and Penguins. The Sabres lost game 1 and 3 at home 4 - 3, with game 3 ending in OT. And 11, You are correct both against Van City were best of 5. I think they played in 1980 and 1981 opening round against Vancouver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Seriously? Man - I do not recall that. Preliminary rounds changed in 79-80 season as far as I can see. Before that it was best of 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I wish they'd go back to a system like that. I think our playoff format is too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Preliminary rounds changed in 79-80 season as far as I can see. Before that it was best of 3. What a hoot. I can recall a variety of isolated things from the 70s, but, based on this factoid, it's clear to me that my first real true memories of the Sabres started around that 1979-1980 series and that 1980 playoff series. I remember Gare getting to 50 that season. And then I remember thinking: Man, we got Perreault, Martin, this young turk GARE - we are gonna win it all! I wish they'd go back to a system like that. I think our playoff format is too long. Agreed. But good luck reducing the number of games. Because money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Weren't the playoffs best of five for rounds one and two, then went to the best of seven for the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final for a while in the early 80s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Weren't the playoffs best of five for rounds one and two, then went to the best of seven for the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final for a while in the early 80s? I seem to remember something similar, but can't remember the timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Weren't the playoffs best of five for rounds one and two, then went to the best of seven for the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final for a while in the early 80s? Yes they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I wish they'd go back to a system like that. I think our playoff format is too long. Yup. I loved the best of three series. Upsets are fun. 1st rd- best of three 2nd round- best of 5 Best of 7 from there. Makes the playoffs shorter and more interesting because it is a condensed format. Bang, bang, next series. But they won't make enough money in 3 games. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Yup. I loved the best of three series. Upsets are fun. 1st rd- best of three 2nd round- best of 5 Best of 7 from there. Makes the playoffs shorter and more interesting because it is a condensed format. Bang, bang, next series. But they won't make enough money in 3 games. :rolleyes: The action would be so much better in my opinion. They're such a war of attrition right now. You could give longer breaks between games or series so teams could rest a bit and come out really flying. You could certainly charge more for the tickets based on lower supply too, right? I mean, we'll let them gouge us. It's the playoffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 The action would be so much better in my opinion. They're such a war of attrition right now. You could give longer breaks between games or series so teams could rest a bit and come out really flying. You could certainly charge more for the tickets based on lower supply too, right? I mean, we'll let them gouge us. It's the playoffs! The NHL has zero interest in improving the on ice product. Zero. And improving the product at the cost of TV revenue? HA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Weren't the playoffs best of five for rounds one and two, then went to the best of seven for the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final for a while in the early 80s? No. Quarter Finals have ALWAYS (at least since '67) been best of 7. Preliminary round best of 3 from '75 - '79. When the WHA folded/ got partially absorbed preliminary round upped to best of 5. They upped to best of 7 across the board in '87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 It looks like McGinn got healthy-scratched tonight, on the second worst team in the league. I think Murray knew what he was doing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Vermette's suspension reduced to 5 games It looks like McGinn got healthy-scratched tonight, on the second worst team in the league. I think Murray knew what he was doing there. And Tippett knows what he's doing. That's rough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Malkin not even getting a hearing for this hit. http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2017/02/17/no-hearing-scheduled-for-malkin-after-wheeler-hit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Malkin not even getting a hearing for this hit. http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2017/02/17/no-hearing-scheduled-for-malkin-after-wheeler-hit/ I don't see anything wrong with that hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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