MODO Hockey Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) This is how i see it from my point of view, For god sake come on, 3 games and some ppl are going "tank again ..we are dead last sigh"Well with all rights reserved for that one i understand since how it has been looking last seasons and ppl are this year expecting something utterly impressive looking at what players that the organisation has obtained and how the team has been pushed in the media.Correct me if im wrong above, but ppl need to chill out and have some faith. Just look at what teams that are below Buffalo Sabres, what do you think their fans are saying on their forums? most likely the same stuff that we are talking about, in the end its about having some faith together with patience.Having Jack away from the ice really sucks because he would most likely made a big impact on this season start, together with Kane, but it is what it is now and ppl just need to have some ###### patience and hope for the best until these players return.I see it this way as shown on the picture below, and i will keep seeing it this way until december, if it still looks the same im gonna be really positive for the rest of the season buecause it will mean that we will most likely have a shot at playoffs.EDIT: 11 games in GO SABRES! Edited November 6, 2016 by MODO Hockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 No Jack, no Kane, and too much Franson. Now I would just like to say: MODO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I'm with you.. The season is too young to make any assessments. Let's see where we are when the Bills are out of the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I'm with you.. The season is too young to make any assessments. Let's see where we are when the Bills are out of the playoffs February is a long way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Losing, games and star players, will do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 road games out west and 3 points.. That's a plus.. Hopefully they can nab 2 more tomorrow in Vancouver.. that would be a sweet west coast run for this franchise. Complaints... to early for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Well there was a lot of hype internally from the Sabres about getting to 92-95 points or whatever by Bylsma himself.... so with that, comes expectations on how well they need to play. Right now they aren't playing like a 92-95 point team, even if Eichel and Kane were in the lineup there would still be the same defensive breakdowns... sure maybe they score a few more goals or what have you, but I don't like the defensive breakdowns and turn overs... not very good hockey right now. They can't keep giving up 4-5 goals a game and expect to win most nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Well there was a lot of hype internally from the Sabres about getting to 92-95 points or whatever by Bylsma himself.... so with that, comes expectations on how well they need to play. Right now they aren't playing like a 92-95 point team, even if Eichel and Kane were in the lineup there would still be the same defensive breakdowns... sure maybe they score a few more goals or what have you, but I don't like the defensive breakdowns and turn overs... not very good hockey right now. They can't keep giving up 4-5 goals a game and expect to win most nights.I don't think you can say that with Eichel in the lineup we'd be having the same breakdowns. If Eichel was in the lineup we'd have significantly more offensive zone time, and when we're playing offense we don't have to defend. That's a concept that Bylsma doesn't seem to understand. Putting Gorges out during OT shows that Bylsma puts a lot more emphasis on playing defense the right way rather than driving possession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 From my perspective 3 on 3 is designed for the offense. Seems this is an obvious statement but with that said I think Bylsma should have focused on putting out three man lines who are more focused on offense and worry less about defense. You already have the 1 point. You are not going to get the second by putting out players who are more stay at home and defensively minded. For such a wide open game as 3 on 3 you kind of have to be willing to take a chance which sometimes means sacrificing from a D perspective. Although you have to have confidence your goalie will make a couple big saves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Three games in and the engine has unfortunately blown 2 pistons; so the vehicle has slowed down considerably. To some it must all be the drivers fault. But how many Indy drivers get fired because of that sort of thing occurring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Nope. Not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Too early. Patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Too early. Patience. :worthy: :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I don't think you can say that with Eichel in the lineup we'd be having the same breakdowns. If Eichel was in the lineup we'd have significantly more offensive zone time, and when we're playing offense we don't have to defend. That's a concept that Bylsma doesn't seem to understand. Putting Gorges out during OT shows that Bylsma puts a lot more emphasis on playing defense the right way rather than driving possession. Didn't Bylsma put 3 forwards on the ice for OT last season a few times? I think it was Kane Eichel with O'Reilly playing back a little. I just think on the road putting Gorges out there in case they lost the draw was a smart move. They won the draw and he wnet right to the bench. I have no problem with thay and I've seen other teams do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 The Sabres are on an 82-point pace, that's not that terrible. Considering a win tonight would put them on a 98-point pace, I think it's safe to say this game against Vancouver will surely mean postseason if the Sabres win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Welcome to the doom and gloom of most sabres fans MODO. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Didn't Bylsma put 3 forwards on the ice for OT last season a few times? I think it was Kane Eichel with O'Reilly playing back a little. No. If anything he sometimes started with 2 Dmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I've been thinking about this a bit. The big priority last year was getting Eichel up to speed, and formulating the offensive lines, figuring out team chemistry, etc. It was a work in progress that showed steady improvement as the year went on. This year, after the tire fire of Game 1, the offense has looked pretty decent. 10 goals in 3 games really isn't the worst. Maybe this year the priority will be to pull the back end together. I am perfectly willing to show some patience while DD sculpts that. If they score like they did the last two games at least we get to see some goals which is a big difference from the Tank Era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I am not disappointed. I said I would re-evaluate at the 10 game mark and I shall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Injuries and DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsif Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 definitely not disappointed...... I saw more tape to tape, one touch passes in the Edmonton game than I saw all last season! Who was that team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 definitely not disappointed...... I saw more tape to tape, one touch passes in the Edmonton game than I saw all last season! Who was that team? Yeah, if there's one thing I've noticed this season, their passing is much improved... harder passes, more precise and less second guessing.... make the first read quick and execute with a hard crisp pass... they've stressed that in practice and it shows. All the top teams have superior puck movement.... never saw that with Lindy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 The amazing thing is, if you watch other teams, they make passing plays like the ones that get us excited very regularly. We're so used to garbage hockey that some of what ROR/Reinhart/KO do is jaw-dropping. Also, Lindy's teams could pass as well as the players playing on them. 05-07 had loads of ludicrous passing plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Too early. Patience. Take a big long draw off the bong and settle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Here's a disappointment: Vesey is playing on the Rangers' top line and has 2 goals tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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