bob_sauve28 Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Brawndo said: That’s a wonderful second unit. Hope they get some good pp time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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That Aud Smell Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Lllleeetttt'sssss GO, Buffalo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Now this is a game where a win would give all of us a nice smiley feeling to hold onto during the offseason. And if Fitzie were to lay out Marchand... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Eleven said: Too bad. If my theory is right about Rick's first game, it would have been apropos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Some people are confused… Because I am reading and hearing that RJ will call tonight‘s game. And I don’t mean confused here… I mean confused with what I’m reading and hearing elsewhere 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Masshole Whoopin 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Beat the Bruins badly, boys from Buffalo. Show them that the Bruins are the past and that the Sabres are the future. Maybe UFA Bergeron would want to come over and replace Eakin as our checking line and faceoff specialist. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 I'm not sure if the Bruins are playing their full team or resting people tonight, but if it's close to the main team it'll be a good test for the Sabres. We go good in the wide open games but the Bruins play the tightest D in the league. They'd be a solid cup contender if their offense wasn't so mediocre. It'll be interesting to see if we can deal with that or not. We get Ullmark tonight though if that makes anybody's day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 I'll be at the game. Then drive to Buffalo for the finale. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: I'm not sure if the Bruins are playing their full team or resting people tonight, but if it's close to the main team it'll be a good test for the Sabres. We go good in the wide open games but the Bruins play the tightest D in the league. They'd be a solid cup contender if their offense wasn't so mediocre. It'll be interesting to see if we can deal with that or not. We get Ullmark tonight though if that makes anybody's day. Realizing there are no do overs. But how close would this team seem to be at this moment if Ullmark were still a Sabre? Could very likely have been in the 80's this year and then you're only looking at needing to find 1 more win each month on average to get to the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, Taro T said: Realizing there are no do overs. But how close would this team seem to be at this moment if Ullmark were still a Sabre? Could very likely have been in the 80's this year and then you're only looking at needing to find 1 more win each month on average to get to the playoffs. Good question. I do wonder about those who think they can make the jump to a playoff team with the addition of a goalie and a vet RD. 25-30 points is a big one season jump. 🤞🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 The Sabres have lost 19 games by 1 goal, and an additional 4 games by 2 in which an empty netter has been scored. This means they've been within 1 goal in 23 of their losses by the end of the game. If we had a good goalie, maybe we win 13 of those games? That puts us close to playoff contention. If GMKA has a strong off-season and brings in a real goalie for UPL to back-up, and spends some money to bring in established D-men who can both contribute and mentor Power/Dahlin, we're going to be making the playoffs next year. You have another year of development for Tage, Mitts, Krebs, Cozens plus brining up JJ & Quinn? It'll be an interesting off-season because we'll have to hit the floor. I'd like to see us throw a similar deal we gave Hall to Patty Kane. 1 year / 9 million. Put him on a line with Quinn and Cozens or something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Taro T said: Realizing there are no do overs. But how close would this team seem to be at this moment if Ullmark were still a Sabre? Could very likely have been in the 80's this year and then you're only looking at needing to find 1 more win each month on average to get to the playoffs. Ok, a lot of things could change....the team could play differently in front of a different goalie...etc. But, strictly by the basic number: -Ulmark has a save percentage this year of .914. His career is .913. Last year with Buffalo was .917. 2 years ago .915. So, it seems like he is consistent...with Buffalo, With Boston. His whole career, etc....you are getting about .915 out of him. -The Sabres as a team have a .894 save percentage this year. Lets say Ulmark here would get the majority of the games played. 60 games (yes that is high but for argument sake) -Over 75% of the games played, the strict numbers say with an .915 save percentage, the Sabres would allow about 40 goals less. Right now the Sabres are a -54 in goals scored/allowed. With 40 less goals allowed, they would be a -14. minus 14 puts them slightly worse than Winnipeg and the Islanders (both at -8) and close to Dallas. No other teams are in that area. So where does that all shake out? 'By the numbers', about a point per game, or about 80-82 points, maybe a tad more (dallas is a bit of an anomoly here) is where they would be now. By the numbers if you calculate it that way. Edited April 28, 2022 by mjd1001 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, Mustache of God said: The Sabres have lost 19 games by 1 goal, and an additional 4 games by 2 in which an empty netter has been scored. This means they've been within 1 goal in 23 of their losses by the end of the game. If we had a good goalie, maybe we win 13 of those games? That puts us close to playoff contention. If GMKA has a strong off-season and brings in a real goalie for UPL to back-up, and spends some money to bring in established D-men who can both contribute and mentor Power/Dahlin, we're going to be making the playoffs next year. You have another year of development for Tage, Mitts, Krebs, Cozens plus brining up JJ & Quinn? It'll be an interesting off-season because we'll have to hit the floor. I'd like to see us throw a similar deal we gave Hall to Patty Kane. 1 year / 9 million. Put him on a line with Quinn and Cozens or something. Except for Kane having a year left on his deal, so that not being an option, am likin' it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 37 minutes ago, Mustache of God said: I'd like to see us throw a similar deal we gave Hall to Patty Kane. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, Taro T said: Except for Kane having a year left on his deal, so that not being an option, am likin' it. Riggghht....let's trade for him then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) Would love to see Hayden or Fitzy use the Toucans nose as a speed bag tonight. Oh yeah, ***** Boston!!! Edited April 28, 2022 by Claude Balls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Madonnas Wastewater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 4 hours ago, nfreeman said: Now this is a game where a win would give all of us a nice smiley feeling to hold onto during the offseason. And if Fitzie were to lay out Marchand... Agree. This could send a message that we are not the same old Sabres. Or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Mustache of God said: Riggghht....let's trade for him then. Sorry. Should've been more clear. Gave a thumbs up to your overall post. Was pointing out that it was for what was said other than the Kane stuff. Did NOT mean, nor mean to imply, that they should trade for Kane. 🍺 Edited April 28, 2022 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 Ok, so is RJ calling this game? Earlier someone said no, he’s just along for the road trip. But I’m hearing he IS calling the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 I'm the one that said no. I really have no clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 hours ago, PerreaultForever said: I'm not sure if the Bruins are playing their full team or resting people tonight, but if it's close to the main team it'll be a good test for the Sabres. We go good in the wide open games but the Bruins play the tightest D in the league. They'd be a solid cup contender if their offense wasn't so mediocre. It'll be interesting to see if we can deal with that or not. We get Ullmark tonight though if that makes anybody's day. It will if he loses 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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