SwampD Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Kruppstahl said: The "be patient" and "relax" crowd needs to realize that this is not a single game we are talking about. Last night was basically Game 83 from the 2017-2018 campaign. That's a problem. I thought it was much different hockey from last year. There were stretches last year that were unwatchable. I thought last night was watchable, they just lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 4 hours ago, North Buffalo said: At least Jack owned it, that’s a start. To quote Max Webster, "...but it all becomes (at least to me ) Lip Service, Lip Service, Lip Service..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 So yes only one game. Yes the Bruins lost bad the night before but they looked better doing it then the sabres. The Caps just got every bounce and were a step ahead of them all night but they were not as badly outplayed as the Sabres were yesterday. I would feel much better about it if they had played like we were told they were going to play by the coach. North south 4 lines as a unit. that means to me more body fore check then stick and the trying to be to fancy is replaced with solid smart play. Get the puck deep stop trying to skate through 2 to 4 defenders. Take the shots when they are their with the assumption and hopeful execution others are going to the net for rebounds. My real concern is we picked the wrong coach. Its still early in the season but that is the fear of what I am seeing and hearing when I listen to Mr. Housley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 6 hours ago, nfreeman said: I was thinking this morning that on a "terrible start" scale of 1-10, this was a solid 8. It didn't get to 10 because: - no injuries - they did look faster and had the better of the play and possession in the 1st period - Dahlin looked good Well, Sobotka is hurt, so there goes the first one. The bolded is the main positive I took, though. I don't agree with the OP that all the kids did nothing, as I think Dahlin did indeed look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Weave said: He’s losing his passion for the game. Nah, O'Reilly's negative attitude is so strong it transcends state lines and whole organizations. Edited October 5, 2018 by TrueBlueGED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Kruppstahl said: The highlighted text says it all. Those here who are really concerned about last night likely believe the highlighted text to be true. Those urging patience I guess don't see it that way. The next 5 games, let's say, will tell us a lot more. Next five games? Well, I would put it at next nine. I just have this feeling they are going really lose badly in these home games and then go on the road trip and win a few. That would be just like them to do that. 2 hours ago, SwampD said: I thought it was much different hockey from last year. There were stretches last year that were unwatchable. I thought last night was watchable, they just lost. I agree to a point, but not scoring a goal is a really bad sign, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 49 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: Next five games? Well, I would put it at next nine. I just have this feeling they are going really lose badly in these home games and then go on the road trip and win a few. That would be just like them to do that. I agree to a point, but not scoring a goal is a really bad sign, IMO. That was the thing, for me. I know they are vastly superior to the Sabres, but for reference (they were they first team I checked) The Leafs had a total of 1 time the entirety of last season where they got shut out at home. It's not that common of a thing. For the Sabres to accomplish that in their very first game let the air out of the balloon a little bit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 52 minutes ago, Thorny said: That was the thing, for me. I know they are vastly superior to the Sabres, but for reference (they were they first team I checked) The Leafs had a total of 1 time the entirety of last season where they got shut out at home. It's not that common of a thing. For the Sabres to accomplish that in their very first game let the air out of the balloon a little bit. Just a random thought, but I'll bet you it doesn't happen again this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: Just a random thought, but I'll bet you it doesn't happen again this season! Farmer's bet, sure. They got shut out on home ice 6 times last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 I think the worse thing about the shutout loss was that so deflating on our hopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 It was a sh!tty start. We know. There was even a thread about it yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Whole lotta Debbie downers on the board. Everyones ready to slit their wrists and we are 1 game in. Take the season in 5 game blocks and hang on to your sanity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) The low from losing yesterday wasn't quite as bad as losses from last year to me, because of one reason: Rasmus Dahlin. I truly believe in this kid's talent, and when Dahlin becomes our best player, we'll be a good hockey team. He's going to be a true difference maker. Botterill backed into a stroke of luck so helpful to team building that imagining the situation where we didn't capitalize on that 18.5% chance could give me nightmares. Edited October 6, 2018 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Didn’t bother to read the responses. I’m sure there were plenty of optimists. “Oh it’s just the first game, oh there’s a lot of new players, oh Boston is better.” They sucked. No identity, no unison, no soul. If you think that’s going to change in two days, or two weeks, idk what you’re smoking. Vegas had a team of all new players and almost won a Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 It all just looked a little too much like the usual (last years) to make me feel good about the potential. Too early to judge for sure though. Regarding Housley though, I have my doubts. Dude, it's a home game, why are you not working harder at keeping Bergeron away from Jack? Bergeron shuts down everybody and if you're going to load up a top line you don't want it on the ice with him. The guy I really wonder about though is Skinner. So far he looks like a guy who is just passing time and doesn't want to be here. Overrated? I don't know his history but did his linemates maybe make him look better than he is? At the moment, this is Okposo v2 and if he doesn't have a good year we wont' even get anything decent at the deadline. Again, too early, but it does raise question marks and doubts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/6/2018 at 1:02 AM, PerreaultForever said: It all just looked a little too much like the usual (last years) to make me feel good about the potential. Too early to judge for sure though. Regarding Housley though, I have my doubts. Dude, it's a home game, why are you not working harder at keeping Bergeron away from Jack? Bergeron shuts down everybody and if you're going to load up a top line you don't want it on the ice with him. The guy I really wonder about though is Skinner. So far he looks like a guy who is just passing time and doesn't want to be here. Overrated? I don't know his history but did his linemates maybe make him look better than he is? At the moment, this is Okposo v2 and if he doesn't have a good year we wont' even get anything decent at the deadline. Again, too early, but it does raise question marks and doubts. When I read that Phil kept Jack out there against Bergeron for 1/2 his shifts I was pretty pissed. Isn’t that why we acquired Berglund to play against guys like Bergeron? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 9:54 AM, GASabresIUFAN said: When I read that Phil kept Jack out there against Bergeron for 1/2 his shifts I was pretty pissed. Isn’t that why we acquired Berglund to play against guys like Bergeron? I don't think Phil is the sharpest tool in the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 best way to start a season ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Not lip service at least... I like the whole tongue.. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAud Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 9:54 AM, GASabresIUFAN said: When I read that Phil kept Jack out there against Bergeron for 1/2 his shifts I was pretty pissed. Isn’t that why we acquired Berglund to play against guys like Bergeron? I'd like to see how many of those shifts were off offensive or neutral zone face-offs. I'd like to think the #1 line with the $10M man can drive some play in the Boston end to negate their top line once in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 43 minutes ago, Sakman said: I'd like to see how many of those shifts were off offensive or neutral zone face-offs. I'd like to think the #1 line with the $10M man can drive some play in the Boston end to negate their top line once in awhile. Nice in theory, but it is wiser at home to use the last change to maximize your matchup advantages when you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAud Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Nice in theory, but it is wiser at home to use the last change to maximize your matchup advantages when you have one. You're assuming it's not to their advantage to do so. I have no idea whether that is the case or not. As you said, it's all a theory without data backing it up. The question is do the Sabres actually have a "shutdown line" that can effectively match up with a high powered line like the B's have. If not, maybe being aggressive by putting them on the defensive is a viable option. Again, I agree it's all theory. I was just initially reacting to the data about Eichel's line being out there for 1/2 the shifts. Edited October 10, 2018 by Sakman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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