MattPie Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Just wanted to say: MUST WIN. The Sabres are above playoff pace and would end up with 109 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, SwampD said: I think you may have missed something here. I did. And I had thought maybe I was overlooking it. But I was so eager for confirmation that someone else remembered Mr. Food saying that, once upon a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 30 minutes ago, MJS said: If that is the culture of the NHL, that needs to change. Winning should always be the highest priority, regardless of what players you are using. There's a difference between what's best to win *this current game* and other games down the road. Larry is here, he's taking cap space. He's been injured. There's nothing wrong with HCPH playing him to see whether he will fit in with this year's team, and whether there is any chemistry there between Mitts and Tage. It doesn't mean he'll be committing to Larsson over the long haul, it just means that it's early in the season and HCPH is doing some player evaluation. Whether Larsson is part of the long term vision or not, you want to give him some minutes, if only to evaluate and showcase him for a possible trade. I can't believe there's this much angst over the 12th forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Doohickie said: I can't believe there's this much angst over the 12th forward. That's because we've tasted winning again, and seen the Sabres field a roster that can "compete". We'd like that to keep up and actions to the contrary cause...angst. Or, at least, that's how I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottosmagic13 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Doohickie said: There's a difference between what's best to win *this current game* and other games down the road. Larry is here, he's taking cap space. He's been injured. There's nothing wrong with HCPH playing him to see whether he will fit in with this year's team, and whether there is any chemistry there between Mitts and Tage. It doesn't mean he'll be committing to Larsson over the long haul, it just means that it's early in the season and HCPH is doing some player evaluation. Whether Larsson is part of the long term vision or not, you want to give him some minutes, if only to evaluate and showcase him for a possible trade. I can't believe there's this much angst over the 12th forward. It might have something to do with the fact that 70% of our top 12 was made up of "12th forwards" last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 I would sacrifice the top knuckle of my pinky finger to secure this win. I really would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: I would sacrifice the top knuckle of my pinky finger to secure this win. I really would. Sacrificing limbs is a slippery slope. Sure, at first you tell yourself it doesn't hurt that much, and the technology is available to replace them. Next thing you know, you're giving up limbs left and right just for some form of high ground (moral, literal, or otherwise). Then, you're just a suit-bound minifig drinking from your goblet and engaging on hockey message boards. A slippery slope.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 The team concept is not much different than your work environment The new guy comes in, tie is in place, shirt is ironed, jacket is custom fitted but in reality he hasn't done squat yet The older employee hasn't been the best or worst guy but he's been thru the bankruptcy issues and he's promised to turn a leaf Do you fire the older employee or give him one last chance to prove himself with a new and better crew?? That's the culture of the NHL in a nutshell, you may not like it but if you were the older employee do you want one more chance to prove yourself?? It's not that the boss is an idiot, it's not that the boss only likes older employees, it may just be the boss is trying to be fair and make a good decision on this guy for the good of his team and his employee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 20 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: I would sacrifice the top knuckle of my pinky finger to secure this win. I really would. Just the top knuckle!? And you call yourself a fan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, jsb said: The team concept is not much different than your work environment The new guy comes in, tie is in place, shirt is ironed, jacket is custom fitted but in reality he hasn't done squat yet The older employee hasn't been the best or worst guy but he's been thru the bankruptcy issues and he's promised to turn a leaf Do you fire the older employee or give him one last chance to prove himself with a new and better crew?? That's the culture of the NHL in a nutshell, you may not like it but if you were the older employee do you want one more chance to prove yourself?? It's not that the boss is an idiot, it's not that the boss only likes older employees, it may just be the boss is trying to be fair and make a good decision on this guy for the good of his team and his employee. The analogy is weak in the face of the other people who are gone. Larsson has had the same amount of time with HCPH's system as ROR did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, inkman said: Sure it does. Obviously, 54.46 rounds up to 54.5 which naturally rounds to 55. I good at the maths. ? & 55 rounds up to 60 which rounds up to 100. HE WINS ALL HIS FACEOFFS. WTF wouldn't Housley play him? :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, ... said: The analogy is weak in the face of the other people who are gone. Larsson has had the same amount of time with HCPH's system as ROR did. Sorry if I'm wrong but ROR isn't on the team anymore, he didn't get fired, he got upgraded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Hamilton offered on Twitter: Larsson’s return may be about improving the PK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 ROR got upgraded or Larsson did? Which are you saying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ROR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: Hamilton offered on Twitter: Larsson’s return may be about improving the PK. Gosh darn it, Hammy scooped me. I was going to mention that. Edited October 11, 2018 by PASabreFan One of the Commandments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: Gosh darn it, Hammy scooped me. I was going to mention that. Re: Your Edit ... 'Thou Shall Not Commit Murder'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: Gosh darn it, Hammy scooped me. I was going to mention that. Apparently it's been bad? Maybe not in terms of goals scored, but chances surrendered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg17 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Does anyone know what time Stubhub stops selling on the day of the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 27 minutes ago, jsb said: ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ROR It what way was ROR upgraded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: It what way was ROR upgraded? Berglund, Sobotka, Thompson a 1st Plus we presently have a better record than we ever had with him on the team. Yes I know it's early Attitude in the locker room seems like it's done a 180 since he's been gone which is addition by subtraction in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Berglund and Sobotka are downgrades. Thompson is currently a possible future upgrade and the 1st is nothing currently. We downgraded the talent for now. The locker room is probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Berglund and Sobotka are downgrades. Thompson is currently a possible future upgrade and the 1st is nothing currently. We downgraded the talent for now. The locker room is probably right. Berglund, Sobotka and Thompson are upgrades over Pouliot, Nolan, Baptiste, Griffith, Josephson, etc.. No, none of them are better than ROR but the addition of upgraded talent throughout the bottom of the roster helps more than having ROR in the line-up without them, attempting to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 So if we lose tonight in a shoot out, are we still over .500?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted October 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: So if we lose tonight in a shoot out, are we still Deluca .500?? FIFY..... And Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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