WildCard Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 minute ago, ... said: I'm sorry. I like the win, but this win has shown us where the team is at. The Sabres can be for real this season, but JBotts has some work to do. I want them to be serious contenders for a two round run. True, but it's a playoff berth is a huge step for these guys. We don't need to be a top 5 Cup contender like Tampa is this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 The cheering and partial standing O before the last faceoff was pretty cool. Methinks the Sabres need to hire Swampy to mix their sound, because the crowd noise is never that discernible on MSG. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 I don't think the top line was horrible, but I want to get Sam back on a different line to spread the offense out a bit. 8 shots in the last two periods combined is rough. We don't play until three nights from now, so let Pommers rest and give him his spot back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyhound Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: When the Sabres are the better team than Tampa Bay for more than 75% of a game, both teams rested, the Sabres will be current cup contenders. They've beaten Tampa in games like this recently, to be honest. I think I even remember an identical 2-1 game in Buffalo last season. These ones balance out losing stinkers like in Ottawa. We're stringing wins together again, I wondered when the Sabres were going to be consistent again. They've beaten some good teams. If they continue to make improvements to their overall game as a team and individuals, wow, this may be a playoff year. Yes, it's a little rough at times, but it's true this team has the talent it takes to get to the playoffs. A couple adjustments i.e. Scandella, maybe Tage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Win #10 last season: Our last game of 2017, on December 29th. Happy New Year!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Randall Flagg said: I don't think the top line was horrible, but I want to get Sam back on a different line to spread the offense out a bit. 8 shots in the last two periods combined is rough. We don't play until three nights from now, so let Pommers rest and give him his spot back. It won't happen. It's posts like this though that make me so excited for Rochester's success. We will legit be adding 2-3 starters from the next season, in prominent roles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Just now, WildCard said: True, but it's a playoff berth is a huge step for these guys. We don't need to be a top 5 Cup contender like Tampa is this year I know. Two rounds would be good based on what we've been seeing, but I still don't think they're there yet. Like I said at the beginning of this thread, they have made expecting anything possible - I'd like that expectation to stabilize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: I am terrified Skinner hits FA No shot! Book it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Just now, Randall Flagg said: Win #10 last season: Our last game of 2017, on December 29th. Happy New Year!! I'll never get tired of these updates either; comparisons to last year make this season so much sweeter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, WildCard said: I'll never get tired of these updates either; comparisons to last year make this season so much sweeter 10 in 18 versus 10 in 38!! How did we make it through last year lmao 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 11 minutes ago, ... said: I'm sorry. I like the win, but this win has shown us where the team is at. The Sabres can be for real this season, but JBotts has some work to do. I want them to be serious contenders for a two round run. They'll be there next season, & with a move or 2 &/or some luck could be there this year. But, though I want to see a move for a 2C, only want to see it if it makes sense LT. But this team is actually back in the NHL for the 1st time in ages. You can't get from 31st to SC Champions in a single year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Just now, Randall Flagg said: 10 in 18 versus 10 in 38!! How did we make it through last year lmao It was 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Okposo agrees with Sabrespace that they haven't been playing their best hockey - he said in the last three games (all wins) they played about "one and a half" good periods. Keep 'em honest in the room there, Kyle. Putting your heads down and working! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, hockeyhound said: They've beaten some good teams. Two games in a row with wins over division leaders. Think about that for a minute. Savor it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: 10 in 18 versus 10 in 38!! How did we make it through last year lmao Last season was THE most frustrating season they've ever had, even moreso than the btb last place finishes because on paper they should NOT have been even remotely that bad. (& yeah, Lehner's issues combined w/ Johnson typically been a sieve put them a lot worse in reality than they were on paper but that wasn't all of it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyhound Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Just now, Doohickie said: Two games in a row with wins over division leaders. Think about that for a minute. Savor it. Incredible, this is good for the City of Buffalo, and it's good for Sabres fans everywhere. I'm a believer again, they're doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: Okposo agrees with Sabrespace that they haven't been playing their best hockey - he said in the last three games (all wins) they played about "one and a half" good periods. Keep 'em honest in the room there, Kyle. Putting your heads down and working! Just when I thought I couldn’t love KO any more... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, Taro T said: You can't get from 31st to SC Champions in a single year. You can't get elected president when you're only experience is as a reality show host. (Not trying to get political, but just pointing out that stranger things have happened.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektorado Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 The only game that matters in Friday in Winnipeg. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyhound Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Cheektorado said: The only game that matters in Friday in Winnipeg. Montreal, Ottawa, and a victory in Winnipeg, wow, that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 They hung on thought D played pretty well, forwards need to some work in the D zone covering guys up top especially on 50 50 pucks... to many pucks given up... Hutts showed why he was acquired. Loved that they played through it and got the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Tied for 8th in points percentage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 While I'm happy they won, I'm not too thrilled about how bad Tampa made them look the last two periods. It was like BUF was a JV team playing against a varsity squad. Just shows us how far away BUF is from being a contender. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektorado Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, hockeyhound said: Montreal, Ottawa, and a victory in Winnipeg, wow, that would be great. Tough rink to play in......the boys have to bring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, pi2000 said: While I'm happy they won, I'm not too thrilled about how bad Tampa made them look the last two periods. It was like BUF was a JV team playing against a varsity squad. Just shows us how far away BUF is from being a contender. Skinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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