Broken Ankles Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Disappointing game for Lazar. Playing against your old team, one that traded you, the effort needed to be better. Agree with the notion that someone on the Sabres coaching staff needs to be fired. Whoever owns the PK is a start. Zemgus was invisible on the first line. Not sure why the coaching staff is adamant against reuniting Skinner with Jack and Sam. I liked how Reinhardt played tonight. He’s increasing his trade value with every game. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Almost everyone wants Skinner on the top line and out there on the power play. Harrington is probing those issues. He's doing his job. I don't know why he should get any heat for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: Is constantly dressing 11F 7D just Coach K's way of shouting "Help us, JBot! Help me... help you... you're my only hope."? They don't even have a 4th line, let alone a 2C. And the only guy who is hurt is a rookie. Olofsson Yeah, I have no idea what that's all about. It's beyond obvious that this team needs a 2c, and the roster has like 4 untouchable players and their 1st round pick next season, and everything else is on the table. I get the feeling that John Muckler would have fixed this by now. Early Darcy Regier would have fixed this by now. Botterill, meh, who knows? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Andrew Amerk said: How many goals were you expecting him to score when he’s skating on a line with Pegleg Pete and Wheelchair Jimmy? For his mind's sake, there better have been a conversation in the summer about his goal output expectation being lower because he'd be saddled with lesser line mates. Even typing that was funny. Is that really acceptable? How did that conversation go? "We'd like to pay you 9 million per season Jeff, but we aren't expecting you to score as much anymore, now. You ok with that, Jeff?" "Ok, Mr. Botterill." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said: How many goals were you expecting him to score when he’s skating on a line with Pegleg Pete and Wheelchair Jimmy? Hey... Pegleg is a quality pivot. And Wheelchair got his nickname from his lightning speed and ability to pop a wheelie on his motorcycle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tondas Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, KC Scouts said: The Buffalo Sabags???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Scouts Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Just now, Tondas said: The Buffalo Sabags???? Coming soon to Sec 116 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, jad1 said: Yeah, I have no idea what that's all about. It's beyond obvious that this team needs a 2c, and the roster has like 4 untouchable players and their 1st round pick next season, and everything else is on the table. I get the feeling that John Muckler would have fixed this by now. Early Darcy Regier would have fixed this by now. Botterill, meh, who knows? The glut of defensemen was there. It may have decreased the leverage (even with Pilut and Bogo injured). But yes, Regier (before he thought he was just a piece away and would get the Boyes' of the world as rentals) would've addressed it. And GMTM would've mortgaged a position pipeline and a couple drafts for it. JBots is GMing .... either scared.... or assured that he can play the long game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 37 minutes ago, KC Scouts said: The worst kind of hockey team, no skill, no talent and gets physically beat all the time Ottawa won 5 road games all season and has the 31st best PP in the NHL. Anderson has lost his last 4 starts in a row. So what happens? Ottawa wins with 3 PP goals! Zero atmosphere in the building, no energy to the game, outshot 2:1 most of the night... Just another night in Hockey Heaven! 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: The glut of defensemen was there. It may have decreased the leverage (even with Pilut and Bogo injured). But yes, Regier (before he thought he was just a piece away and would get the Boyes' of the world as rentals) would've addressed it. And GMTM would've mortgaged a position pipeline and a couple drafts for it. JBots is GMing .... either scared.... or assured that he can play the long game. And therein lay the question, just how long is the long game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 “You know we’re going to win that cup (draft lottery); Me and the Buffalo Sabres yeah, yeah, yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: Hey... Pegleg is a quality pivot. And Wheelchair got his nickname from his lightning speed and ability to pop a wheelie on his motorcycle.... No, Wheelchair Jimmy actually Started From The Bottom Now He’s Here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph_communes Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Skinner was with Eichel in every shift after TV timeout. At least up until he took his stupid penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Scottysabres said: And therein lay the question, just how long is the long game? Minimum of 2 coaching changes and at 3 full seasons so that he can turn over the roster in his own image (unless he does something to personally antagonize the owner or the code of conduct). So, after next season is when the JBot watch can begin. Alternately, if you believe stability breeds success (see.... Steelers, Patriots, Bengals) you keep a coach for at least 10 seasons, regardless of outcome. But the NHL and NFL are unfair comparisons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 55 minutes ago, jad1 said: Skinner is paid $9 million because he is a world-class sniper. Soccer genius has him driving a line with two slugs. It's a massive misuse of talent, and watching Johansson slap muffins into the defensemen's shins that entire last powerplay, instead of Skinner shooting lasers, just proves Krueger's malpractice in managing the roster. I noted several times tonight just how freaking slow Johansson's hands are. He and Skinner are polar opposite types of players and I agree Skinner should be on Eichel's wing. 56 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: Yup, that was a disaster and a disgrace. No excuse to be that outplayed by a (bad) team on the second game in two nights. Ullmark was our best player and now JBot can have an injury excuse lol. Skinner is a dumbass and needs to get it together. No point in going on and on, they stunk. Sell, sell, sell. It's over. If you are referring to that penalty he took, I agree, that was really bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 56 minutes ago, LawnWranglers said: Holy cow. This team is so far away. And so unlikable. This is the part that really bothers me. I can't stand the makeup of this team; not only does it suck, it is extremely unlikeable and I hate the style of hockey we play, if we can say it has a style at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorman0519 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 RK: "We like our roster..." ...holy smokes I hope he actually does not believe that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 56 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said: The fans are going to have to get out of zombie mode and start a rebellion during these type games... which many more are coming I would love to hear some "Botterill must go" chants at home games or anything similar. How about "We're not gonna take it anymore" chants, Twisted Sister style? Come on Sabres fans! Do something! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freester Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Kruppstahl said: I would love to hear some "Botterill must go" chants at home games or anything similar. How about "We're not gonna take it anymore" chants, Twisted Sister style? Come on Sabres fans! Do something! FIRE BOTTERIL NOW FIRE BOTTERIL NOW FIRE BOTTERIL NOW Quote Edited January 29, 2020 by freester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 I know it sounds like an excuse, because it is, but it's really really really tough to jump right back in after 10 days off and be able to play at top speed. I don't know what the guys did over the break, saw some went to tropical areas to spend time golfing, hanging out at the beach, etc... it takes a while to get your legs, hands, eyes, mind moving at elite NHL speed after taking that much time off. They'll be better on Thursday. So now that's 2 major injuries where guys injured themselves, unprovoked by a teammate or opponent. LIke Olofsson screwing his leg into the ground. I have an issue with that. It's freak injuries, but if you're locked in playing on your toes, 100% focused, those things aren't going to happen to you. It's when you get lackadaisical, careless, lose focus, that you end up hurting yourself in those ways. These are young inexperienced players... tough lessons to learn, but they'll learn from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) 53 minutes ago, KC Scouts said: I can hardly wait for Coach K's post game..... I walked the dogs when the game went off and just turned on RFK's post gamer. I couldn't watch it. It was a disgusting performance. Edited January 29, 2020 by Doohickie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 57 minutes ago, Tondas said: Mike Harrington would be a good start. Why? He is one of the few people who routinely calls out the garbage product the Sabres franchise produces. The way he asked BOGO last year after another loss "Has this team already quit on the season?!" was fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 46 minutes ago, Broken Ankles said: I liked how Reinhardt played tonight. He’s increasing his trade value with every game. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 22 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said: RK: "We like our roster..." ...holy smokes I hope he actually does not believe that Dude, he's a self-help guru. He doesn't mean any of that positive ***** he spews. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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