steveoath Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) 14 games this month. Are we going to break .500? Pessimistically I can see 5 wins. If we build up a head of steam then perhaps we get to seven or beyond. Thoughts? Dec. 2 New Jersey 7:00 WIN! Dec. 5 at Calgary 9:00 LOSS Dec. 7 at Vancouver 4:00 OT LOSS Dec. 8 at Edmonton 8:00 OT WIN Dec. 10 St. Louis 7:00 WIN Dec. 12 Nashville 7:00 WIN Dec. 14 at NY Islanders 1:00 OT LOSS Dec. 17 at Toronto 7:00 LOSS Dec. 19 at Philadelphia 7:00 LOSS Dec. 21 Los Angeles 1:00 WIN Dec. 23 at Ottawa 7:30 LOSS Dec. 27 Boston 7:00 LOSS Dec. 29 at Boston 7:00 LOSS Dec. 31 Tampa Bay 7:00 Edited December 30, 2019 by steveoath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Looking at .500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 8-5-1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 No prediction on the won-loss record for the month, but this will be the month that tells us what we really have. Teams are playing for the standings now. The push for the playoffs is starting. This stretch is going to be the real deal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 I’m going with 6-6-2 for 14 points. There will be ups and downs, but they will mostly be treading water. Who knows with this team though. Things could swing pretty wildly in either direction. Hoping Ralph can keep them semi steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 They have actually been playing better hockey for the last 5-6 games. You could say the difference has been a matter of special teams and some puck luck. If you continue to work hard and play as 5 man unit, I do believe you make your own luck and can be in every game, giving yourself a chance to win every night. (.500 hockey) If the special teams comes around as RK has also been saying that can push that % to .600-.700 hockey. I would even consider a consistent hard working Islanders style of play night in and night out an improvement and definitely keep it interesting hockey into the new year. So after saying all that I would like at least .500 hockey to keep me involved in watching. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 6-5-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 I said in the midst of the streak "we're not going back." Of course we did. But not all the way back, and I see the team rebounding now. This is a good hockey team. I see a good old-fashioned hot streak during the holidays. Monday will be a true indication. If there's any kind of letdown or clunker, I'll already have egg on my face. Also, I'm an idiot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 I wanna know who was the closest for last months prediction. That info would be nice to add to the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Too much talent there for the PP not to wake up and that will lead to a small hot streak that will push us just over Deluca 500 for the month. Agree with this being a bit of a fork in the road part of the schedule, but the past week or two is showing me Ralph has been able to keep them from falling into the emotional collapse that killed last season. We’ll need Mojo to be healthy and some bursts from the likes of Mitts, Sheary and Vesey though because Jack can’t keep this up. Ultimately it will be depth scoring and goaltending that spoils the year for us, but the culture is shifting and the talent level is improved enough that we can make January matter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Just now, dudacek said: Too much talent there for the PP not to wake up and that will lead to a small hot streak that will push us just over Deluca 500 for the month. Agree with this being a bit of a fork in the road part of the schedule, but the past week or two is showing me Ralph has been able to keep them from falling into the emotional collapse that killed last season. We’ll need Mojo to be healthy and some bursts from the likes of Mitts, Sheary and Vesey though because Jack can’t keep this up. Ultimately it will be depth scoring and goaltending that spoils the year for us, but the culture is shifting and the talent level is improved enough that we can make January matter. I think we still have a ways to go before we can be sure of this. IMO they went from early December to mid February of last season putting out games like we've seen since early November this season, before collapsing emotionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: I think we still have a ways to go before we can be sure of this. IMO they went from early December to mid February of last season putting out games like we've seen since early November this season, before collapsing emotionally Agreed. The team is showing signs, but it will take this month to prove it. This is a marathon and we’re not even 10 miles in. Still hills to climb, and flats to take advantage of. Edited December 1, 2019 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) 9-3-2 W W W OTL L W L W W W W L OTL W ? Edited December 1, 2019 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresparaavida Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 16 hours ago, steveoath said: 14 games this month. Are we going to break .500? Pessimistically I can see 5 wins. If we build up a head of steam then perhaps we get to seven or beyond. Thoughts? Dec. 2 New Jersey 7:00W Dec. 5 at Calgary 9:00W Dec. 7 at Vancouver 4:00W Dec. 8 at Edmonton 8:00L Dec. 10 St. Louis 7:00L Dec. 12 Nashville 7:00L Dec. 14 at NY Islanders 1:00L Dec. 17 at Toronto 7:00W Dec. 19 at Philadelphia 7:00W Dec. 21 Los Angeles 1:00W Dec. 23 at Ottawa 7:30W Dec. 27 Boston 7:00L Dec. 29 at Boston 7:00L Dec. 31 Tampa Bay 7:00L A roller coaster that ends up 7-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 6-7-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 7-7-0 double loss to Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 On 12/1/2019 at 8:44 AM, GASabresIUFAN said: 8-5-1 Close. It will be 8-4-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1-1-12 "It's imitate Lehner month in the shootout" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyDahlin Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 I can realistically see 6 wins. I, hopefully, see a trade happening...HOPEFULLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, OhMyDahlin said: I can realistically see 6 wins. I, hopefully, see a trade happening...HOPEFULLY! The Sabres aren't making another trade until August 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) On 12/1/2019 at 10:36 AM, dudacek said: Too much talent there for the PP not to wake up and that will lead to a small hot streak that will push us just over Deluca 500 for the month. Agree with this being a bit of a fork in the road part of the schedule, but the past week or two is showing me Ralph has been able to keep them from falling into the emotional collapse that killed last season. We’ll need Mojo to be healthy and some bursts from the likes of Mitts, Sheary and Vesey though because Jack can’t keep this up. Ultimately it will be depth scoring and goaltending that spoils the year for us, but the culture is shifting and the talent level is improved enough that we can make January matter. Make January matter? Let's aim higher. This team should at least be in the hunt into March. On 12/2/2019 at 2:57 PM, Randall Flagg said: The Sabres aren't making another trade until August 2021 You better be joking, or wrong ? It's still exactly what we need right about now if the GM can figure something out. Team deserves it. - - - The depth scoring doesn't necessarily have to spoil it for us. Heck, if it's improved a bit, we might fight for a playoff spot. Who doesn't want to see this Jack Eichel have a shot at taking over playoff games? Edited December 3, 2019 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted December 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 .500 so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 I always try to be positive but I can see only 5 wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 On 12/2/2019 at 3:57 PM, Randall Flagg said: The Sabres aren't making another trade until August 2021 I’d be willing to wager on that. I’ll take before the trade freeze before Christmas, you got everything else. $100 tip to some random waiter/waitress that looks like they need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, tom webster said: I’d be willing to wager on that. I’ll take before the trade freeze before Christmas, you got everything else. $100 tip to some random waiter/waitress that looks like they need. I definitely think the Sabres are going to make a trade sometime in the next year and a half haha, that post was just sarcasm Also I simply cannot afford to make that bet right now. But I hope you're right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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