JohnRobertEichel Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 What a complete ###### joke. Funny how the Amerks are one of the top teams in the AHL. Maybe they should switch uniforms. Hey, that is some much-needed good news! At least it follows JB's blueprint for success. An incoming class of Ullmark, Guhle, Nylander, and Bailey (plus Mittelstadt from college) might inject some life into this roster. 5 players = 25% of the active roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 We started from the bottom now we here We started from the bottom now the whole team here Drake must be a Sabres fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Definitely not. A PP goal changes games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Sabres season ticket holders put their tixs up for sale on stub hub, count their losses, and go support the Amerks. Happy Holidays Let's Go Buffalo! They are definitely more entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Have the Sabres ever been shut out before 3 straight games? Now what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Sabres season ticket holders put their tixs up for sale on stub hub, count their losses, and go support the Amerks. Happy Holidays Let's Go Buffalo! You think that hasn't happened yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Our record would certainly be better (though still bad) if we had last year's power play. Ya, I mean, by the numbers, we'd have 9 more goals this year if our PP was the very best in the league like last season. Assuming it's unreasonable to expect best of the league rates, with an average PP we'd be looking at about 4-5 more goals this year. Not make or break. A PP goal changes games. See above. It's definitely making a difference, but we are bottom of the league either way. Edited December 2, 2017 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 One shot on four PPs? Is that what they said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 With that showing, I have a good feeling about tomorrow. :sick: Me too, Sabres always play better on the second night of a B2B on the road. Tomorrow's game might be 8-0 Happy Feet. Have the Sabres ever been shut out before 3 straight games? Now what? First time in franchise history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Have the Sabres ever been shut out before 3 straight games? Now what? Harrington told Risto that it's never happened before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Ya, I mean, by the numbers, we'd have 9 more goals this year if our PP was the very best in the league like last season. Assuming it's unreasonable to expect best of the league rates, with an average PP we'd be looking at about 4-5 more goals this year. Not make or break. See above. But it changes the game. A good PP means more goals in other situations because it changes situations. And what about the short handed goals we have given up? Those have been killers. Our PP is killing us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) But it changes the game. A good PP means more goals in other situations because it changes situations. And what about the short handed goals we have given up? Those have been killers. Our PP is killing us It's definitely hurting us. But I don't really see that as a source of comfort. It's a big part of the game, and we suck at it. Combined with sucking at even strength, where is the bright side? To be near the bottom of the league standings last season, with a top ranked PP, is very unusual. It doesn't look sustainable. They may still get it together though. Edited December 2, 2017 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacque Richard Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Get rid of the special teams coaches who are responsible for the power play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 It's definitely hurting us. But I don't really see that as a source of comfort. It's a big part of the game, and we suck at it. Combined with sucking at even strength, where is the bright side? To be near the bottom of the league standings last season, with a top ranked PP, is very unusual. It doesn't look sustainable. They may still get it together though. I take comfort in it because PP can get better quick. That's all. I. Think overall this is a better team than last year. The D is much better but scoring is just not the real. Who could have seen Okposo doing nothing? I just think they are better than what is going on now. The PP can lead them forward, give confidence and tip the momentum. Ya, I'm probably wrong, what else is new? Have a good night, I'm out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyhound Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 They are definitely more entertaining. People like winners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbert11 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Have the Sabres ever been shut out before 3 straight games? Now what? Well, fortunately for them, the NHL has been in business for a long time and the Sabres aren't even close to the record streak. The 1928-29 Chicago Blackhawks were shut out 8 games in a row on their way to being shutout 20 times in a 44 game season. That's really pathetic. I expected this Sabres team to be scoring a lot more and even drafted Eichel in the 2nd round of my fantasy hockey draft and later drafted Ristolainen. I would not expect to get much in trading Jack but it's time to dump Risto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 With the power play? Fix that and you have a lot better team. A good coach would figure out how to make that get off of life support and start scoring My analysis ( for what it's worth) It is the coach. Phil has to go. These guys can score but they cannot (or will not) play Phil's ###### system. These guys can score as we saw last season with the #1 power play. This season, they're a mess and they're the same group. This club (unfortunately) has chosen the wrong coach 3 times in a row (Rolston, Bylsma and now Housley) I don't count Nolan 2.0 as he was just babysitting. I think management should be seriously checking out who is available out there and see if they'll even come to this club. Then, if they have another candidate, cut Phil loose. This club is a reflection of it's coach: SOFT! (and lets be honest, for a D-man, Phil was soft but he could skate and put up points) Other posters are correct in that Torts and Gallant would not tolerate this crap for one minute and butts would be sat. No way this club gets better with Philly as coach. Just my 2 cents worth. They have had enough time to try and play Phil's system. These are professional hockey players and I have never seen this club worse then it is right now. The tank teams were much better. This isn't even watchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 My analysis ( for what it's worth) It is the coach. Phil has to go. These guys can score but they cannot (or will not) play Phil's ###### system. These guys can score as we saw last season with the #1 power play. This season, they're a mess and they're the same group. This club (unfortunately) has chosen the wrong coach 3 times in a row (Rolston, Bylsma and now Housley) I don't count Nolan 2.0 as he was just babysitting. I think management should be seriously checking out who is available out there and see if they'll even come to this club. Then, if they have another candidate, cut Phil loose. This club is a reflection of it's coach: SOFT! (and lets be honest, for a D-man, Phil was soft but he could skate and put up points) Other posters are correct in that Torts and Gallant would not tolerate this crap for one minute and butts would be sat. No way this club gets better with Philly as coach. Just my 2 cents worth. They have had enough time to try and play Phil's system. These are professional hockey players and I have never seen this club worse then it is right now. The tank teams were much better. This isn't even watchable. Frankly it's hard to argue with this. Is it all the coach? No. But these guys actually have regressed under Phil and I'm not sure it's learning a new system at this point. I was all for hiring Phil but I'm nit liking this at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Frankly it's hard to argue with this. Is it all the coach? No. But these guys actually have regressed under Phil and I'm not sure it's learning a new system at this point. I was all for hiring Phil but I'm nit liking this at all. In all honesty, I had high hopes for Phil also and I am so disappointed it hasn't worked out for him here. But I do believe the team is a reflection of its coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Frankly it's hard to argue with this. Is it all the coach? No. But these guys actually have regressed under Phil and I'm not sure it's learning a new system at this point. I was all for hiring Phil but I'm nit liking this at all. I didn't like the hiring from day one. He was spineless on the ice and is the same way behind the bench. The players have no problem calling each other out, why can't he do it? He needs to start showing some emotion. His interviews are like watching Groundhog's Day. Punxsutawney Phil......Housley. Look where being the nice guy HC got fat Rex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Harrington told Risto that it's never happened before. That's the bit about Harrington that I really hate. He's like Wormtongue. Why tell him that? What place does that have in a post game, locker room interview?! Your job there is to just talk hockey, douche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I have been following this team since 1975, ok not always real closely all those years but enough to know how they were playing. This is without a doubt historically the worst Sabres team in my 42 years of following this team. This is the bottom as far as I am concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 https://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/25237-phil-housley-your-feelings-after-preseason/?do=findComment&comment=981222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 https://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/25237-phil-housley-your-feelings-after-preseason/?do=findComment&comment=981222 Ok told you so doley noted. I am inclined to agree because this positive bs pablum being dished out doesn't cut it for me anymore either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 First time in franchise history the team has been shut out 3 games in row. 47 years. Vietnam was still hot, Nixon was the president and gas was 36 cents a gallon. Wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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