Figster Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) Confidence, we hear this word tossed around allot as If not having it is the root of all evils. In reality from a team perspective that invloves and requires many moving parts working together in unison to become formidable. A force to be reckoned with, this is probably true. Without confidence in a hockey team there is no trust between Defenseman and Goalie or Goalie in his Defenseman. There is no going Forward when the team itself is skating backward trying to do to much and overcompensate because without confidence in each other it becomes a one man team. Some may wonder why I viewed the most recent loss to the Devils as a small step forward in a team needing / gaining confidence. We watched Hall go down hard from a puck to the face that would have taken most players out for the count and then some. I think its safe to say now the Buffalo Sabres hockey team has confidence that Hall is here to fight to the bitter end with his fellow teammates. Myself personally, its the kind of thing that builds team confidence. A sense of unity. One for all, and all for one. I can understand from a fans perspective everyones frustrations. On the other hand with the teams two MVP's out and considering the disruption due to covid. Now the firing of HC RK. I think under the circumstances it helps explain why we have yet to see what appeared to be a formidable hockey team on paper materialize in real time on ice in my humble opinion. Confidence... Edited March 18, 2021 by Figster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Figster Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, SDS said: Touche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, SDS said: Shouldn’t this go in the “Whoops I Posted...” thread? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Or otherwise known as "CONE - FE - DENSE" from our friends north of the border. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, SwampD said: Shouldn’t this go in the “Whoops I Posted...” thread? I don’t know what is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, SwampD said: Shouldn’t this go in the “Whoops I Posted...” thread? If I'm being honest I missed the R K firing before posting it, lol More crow please... Edited March 17, 2021 by Figster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, Figster said: If I'm being honesg I missed the R K firing before posting it, lol Lol. No offense, I didn’t read it. I saw something about confidence and just went to one of my favorite quotes. 🤷🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, SDS said: Lol. No offense, I didn’t read it. I saw something about confidence and just went to one of my favorite quotes. 🤷🏻 It was a fitting response, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 I hope you are right. Now that the coach has been sacrificed we will see what the players are made of. Many of these guys have been through many coaches and they didn't seem to want to play for any of them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Carmel Corn said: Or otherwise known as "CONE - FE - DENSE" from our friends north of the border. Or otherwise known as "CONE-DEFENSE" in the Sabres locker room. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 6 hours ago, New Scotland (NS) said: I hope you are right. Now that the coach has been sacrificed we will see what the players are made of. Many of these guys have been through many coaches and they didn't seem to want to play for any of them. Yup, that is my concern. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 19 hours ago, New Scotland (NS) said: I hope you are right. Now that the coach has been sacrificed we will see what the players are made of. Many of these guys have been through many coaches and they didn't seem to want to play for any of them. 13 hours ago, Weave said: Yup, that is my concern. Sometimes its necessary to take one step back to take two steps forward. Its a coaches job to make sure the team is well prepared and has the confidence it needs to move forward. Evidently that has not been the case with R K. So while I feel Krueger may have been made the sacrificial lamb in what has been the start of a very unfortunate season. Its a new dawn, a new day, and I'm feeling good about the future... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 I am still mixed until someone can figure out way to light a fire under Jack and show him how to be a leader or if not find another Captain til he grows up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Just now, North Buffalo said: I am still mixed until someone can figure out way to light a fire under Jack and show him how to be a leader or if not find another Captain til he grows up. Myself personally, I agree North Buffalo. I'm a huge fan of Jack although I'm not sure the C is a good fit for him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Agreed Jack is awesome just not a Captain... take the pressure off him and let him find his game again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, North Buffalo said: Agreed Jack is awesome just not a Captain... take the pressure off him and let him find his game again. Taylor Hall perhaps? I think he may have earned the kind of respect from the Buffalo Sabre hockey team needed to set a good example in my humble opinion North Buffalo. Edited March 18, 2021 by Figster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 57 minutes ago, Figster said: Taylor Hall perhaps? I think he may have earned the kind of respect from the Buffalo Sabre hockey team needed to set a good example in my humble opinion North Buffalo. Hall has shown me absolutely nothing in terms of on ice leadership. Just my opinion. At this point resigning him is a quick no for me as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Figster said: Taylor Hall perhaps? I think he may have earned the kind of respect from the Buffalo Sabre hockey team needed to set a good example in my humble opinion North Buffalo. As long as Jack is on the team, it’s moot, but why is Hall a leader? He has never even been a part of a good team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, bunomatic said: Hall has shown me absolutely nothing in terms of on ice leadership. Just my opinion. At this point resigning him is a quick no for me as well. Fair enough, Myself personally, I think its hard for anyone to show leadership including Jack on a team in disarray IMO. 5 minutes ago, Curt said: As long as Jack is on the team, it’s moot, but why is Hall a leader? He has never even been a part of a good team. Has Jack? ( NHL ) I think Hall leads by example when you can take a puck to the face and continue fighting for your team. Edited March 18, 2021 by Figster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Figster said: Has Jack? ( NHL ) No! Is Jack a good leader? If we are discussing who would be a good replacement as captain for a questionable leader in Jack, would you choose an equally questionable leader in Hall? On a somewhat related note, my goodness does this team need to add a few more guys who have played on good NHL teams! They are almost all career bottom dwellers. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Curt said: No! Is Jack a good leader? If we are discussing who would be a good replacement as captain for a questionable leader in Jack, would you choose an equally questionable leader in Hall? On a somewhat related note, my goodness does this team need to add a few more guys who have played on good NHL teams! They are almost all career bottom dwellers. Its a good point you make about needing a winning mentality brought in to help develop and turn the Sabres into a winning culture. Perhaps Jeff Skinner would be a better choice to wear the C. ( experienced ) Edited March 18, 2021 by Figster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) Or Sam my preference if he comes back health is Jake McCabe Edited March 18, 2021 by North Buffalo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, North Buffalo said: Or Sam my preference if he comes back health is Jake McCabe I like the way you think North Buffalo. One way or the other, shake things up a bit... Seek out new life, new civilization, To boldly go where no man has gone before... Samson, the Rhino frontier... Edited March 18, 2021 by Figster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Figster said: Its a good point you make about needing a winning mentality brought in to help develop and turn the Sabres into a winning culture. Perhaps Jeff Skinner would be a better choice to wear the C. ( experienced ) Id give Skinner a big thumbs down too, for a few reasons. He also has never been part of a winning team. He doesn’t play a complete 200 ft game, so he can’t lead by example in all areas. He is personally struggling mightily as a player right now, he doesn’t need any extra pressure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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