Spoonman Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 Sabres 50 games in. They sit 1st WC spot, 2 back of MTL w a game in hand. Per WGR morning show- 28 wins Jan 22 (did not hit that til March last season). Also, winning in regular time v OT. Team playing great & still looking for Jarmo to continue to improve team (would like another top 9 F & a D - veterans w playoff experience). What say you? Note: RIP RJ & thank you for all your calls. 2 Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I'm getting comfortable with the thought we are going to win when we have a one goal lead in the third. They shut down the opposition really well. I still have a nagging feeling something will go wrong, though. Still, just really like this team a lot Go Sabres! 1 Quote
Eleven Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I neither believe nor disbelieve, but I'm sure enjoying the ride. 4 4 Quote
#freejame Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 If Dave and Adam’s still has heavily marked down heritage classic or 50th anniversary jerseys I’m going to pick one up. I always wanted one but didn’t want to spend money on supporting them. Take that however you want. 1 Quote
Nacho Libre Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 (edited) Montreal, Buffalo, Boston, Toronto, Florida 5 teams 3 spots. Gotta finish ahead of 2 of them. Ahead of 3 right now. i think the path could be to finish ahead of Montreal and Boston as of right now I think they do make it, I’ve seen it suggested on playoff odds sites they are around 56.6% right now - which seems just about right. It’s close but we have the inside track Edited January 23 by Thorny Quote
matter2003 Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 But I read somewhere on Facebook this team still sucks because after signing his 7 year extension, Doan was on the ice for both Montreal goals and was a -2! 😂 39 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: I'm getting comfortable with the thought we are going to win when we have a one goal lead in the third. They shut down the opposition really well. I still have a nagging feeling something will go wrong, though. Still, just really like this team a lot Go Sabres! Now 21-1 when leading after 2 1 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Thorny said: Montreal, Buffalo, Boston, Toronto, Florida 5 teams 3 spots. Gotta finish ahead of 2 of them. Ahead of 3 right now. i think the path could be to finish ahead of Montreal and Boston as of right now I think they do make it, I’ve seen it suggested on playoff odds sites they are around 56.6% right now - which seems just about right. It’s close but we have the inside track I also think Det will stumble at some point. They don’t score enough and are really riding Gibson’s goaltending to where they are in the standings. I’m not sure that’s a recipe for full season success. Yes, I believe in this team now. I wanted to see how they’d play when the streak ended. Would they sink like they did in 2018 or would they battle to keep the momentum going. They correctly chose door No.2 and are now 8-3-1 since the steak ended. The goaltending has remain good to excellent over the last 12 games and so has the skater’s effort for the most part. The only thing I’d like to see, is a continued killer instinct when they get up 3-0 or 4-1 as they have recently. I want them to start burying teams. PS Hard to call 2 months of excellent play a fluke. Edited January 23 by GASabresIUFAN 2 1 Quote
Pimlach Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 This year could be an anomaly for Wild Card points needed in the Eastern Conference. It appears that more points will be needed than in the past. So, while I believe they are playing better, and playing like a team, and learning how to win, I will just enjoy the ride. Another thing. After the Olympics every team will be rested. Some teams will be healthier than they have been all year. So how teams play after the break will be a huge factor. I am thinking that Florida will make a run and really compress the Eastern Conference WC situation. Quote
bg17 Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I love this team. Sadly for me, I watch every game with the expectation they will sh*t the bed. I hate feeling like that but can’t shake it. PLEASE make the playoffs. 2 1 Quote
Nacho Libre Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 (edited) 6 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: I also think Det will stumble at some point. They don’t score enough and are really riding Gibson’s goaltending to where they are in the standings. I’m not sure that’s a recipe for full season success. Yes, I believe in this team now. I wanted to see how they’d play when the streak ended. Would they sink like they did in 2018 or would they battle to keep the momentum going. They correctly chose door No.2 and are now 8-3-1 since the steak ended. The goaltending has remain good to excellent over the last 12 games and so has the skater’s effort for the most part. The only thing I’d like to see, is a continued killer instinct when they get up 3-0 or 4-1 as they have recently. I want them to start burying teams. Detroit too far up to fall out I’d imagine There have been some signs since the streak that there’s some regression on the way for buffalo, even intuitively speaking no I don’t believe the sabres to be legitimately the 8th best team in the NHL: I think we are being buoyed by some really strong momentum, here. But that’s momentum on top of a team that, increasingly so, appears to actually be quite good. They don’t need to be a 13 wins in 15 games team to make the playoffs - to your point since the heart of the streak they’ve maintained a strong level of results. That‘s reflective of a good team regardless of it’s greatness - - - Are the Sabres cup contenders? Edited January 23 by Thorny Quote
Nacho Libre Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 6 minutes ago, Pimlach said: This year could be an anomaly for Wild Card points needed in the Eastern Conference. It appears that more points will be needed than in the past. So, while I believe they are playing better, and playing like a team, and learning how to win, I will just enjoy the ride. Another thing. After the Olympics every team will be rested. Some teams will be healthier than they have been all year. So how teams play after the break will be a huge factor. I am thinking that Florida will make a run and really compress the Eastern Conference WC situation. In my brain I alot Toronto and Florida spots, essentially. That’s why I mentioned staying ahead of Boston, and reeling in Montreal Quote
matter2003 Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 23 minutes ago, Thorny said: Montreal, Buffalo, Boston, Toronto, Florida 5 teams 3 spots. Gotta finish ahead of 2 of them. Ahead of 3 right now. i think the path could be to finish ahead of Montreal and Boston as of right now I think they do make it, I’ve seen it suggested on playoff odds sites they are around 56.6% right now - which seems just about right. It’s close but we have the inside track Moneypuck still hates us in the Power Rankings tho, we are 21st...although our "Ability to Win" ranks 5th in the NHL, and we are only .01 behind Minnesota for 4th. Quote
Nacho Libre Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 1 minute ago, matter2003 said: Moneypuck still hates us in the Power Rankings tho, we are 21st...although our "Ability to Win" ranks 5th in the NHL, and we are only .01 behind Minnesota for 4th. No idea what “ability to win” is Quote
matter2003 Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Thorny said: No idea what “ability to win” is Just found the definitions for all the metrics they use in determining the Power Rankings... Edited January 23 by matter2003 1 Quote
Demoted Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 (edited) At the very least we can stop thinking they will lose if they have to play a few games on a short week. Edited January 23 by Demoted 1 Quote
quill Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I believe this team is for real. Now that the Sabres know what it feels like to be a good team, I don't think they will want to give up the feeling. I think how far we can go in the playoffs depends on whether we will have good, very good, or great goal tending. Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 If Kekäläinen adds a substantial piece, I'll believe. 1 Quote
PickaPecaPickles Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 1 hour ago, bob_sauve28 said: I'm getting comfortable with the thought we are going to win when we have a one goal lead in the third. They shut down the opposition really well. I still have a nagging feeling something will go wrong, though. Still, just really like this team a lot Go Sabres! For me, it's the goalies because there is no history of high-end, long-term performance, especially UPL. 2 Quote
Weave Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 5 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: If Kekäläinen adds a substantial piece, I'll believe. I can get behind this. The current run still feels ethereal to me. Make an upgrade of real substance, yeah, I might start hitting up a pub to watch a weekday game. 1 Quote
Nacho Libre Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Weave said: I can get behind this. The current run still feels ethereal to me. Make an upgrade of real substance, yeah, I might start hitting up a pub to watch a weekday game. It feels ethereal to me in a sense because the actual results went from completely putrid to historically good, franchise wise, essentially overnight we played at a 78 point pace until we started playing at a 130 point pace we can point to signs and stuff but for the actual results to shift that substantially that quickly is fairly bizarre. I wish the only emotion I was feeling rn with regard to the team was joy but in reality there’s a fair bit of a feeling of being desensitized - it’s not that I’m expecting it to collapse, it just feels like we missed a step or something. that’s odd to say after waiting 15 years but it still feels that way currently. I’m not surprised I’m unable to “feel” it like I’m “supposed” to, currently- the team did a real number on the psyche for such a long period of time, I expected it to take time. Maybe a long time Edited January 23 by Thorny 2 Quote
transient Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 I believe the dramatic improvement in goaltending has allowed this team to develop. I hope it continues. If it falters, I hope Jarmo finds a long term fix. 1 Quote
Weave Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 6 minutes ago, Thorny said: It feels ethereal to me in a sense because the actual results went from completely putrid to historically good, franchise wise, essentially overnight we played at a 78 point pace until we started playing at a 130 point pace we can point to signs and stuff but for the actual results to shift that substantially that quickly is fairly bizarre. I wish the only emotion I was feeling rn with regard to the team was joy but in reality there’s a fair bit of a feeling of being desensitized - it’s not that I’m expecting it to collapse, it just feels like we missed a step or something. that’s odd to say after waiting 15 years but it still feels that way currently. I’m not surprised I’m unable to “feel” it like I’m “supposed” to, currently- the team did a real number on the psyche for such a long period of time, I expected it to take time. Maybe a long time A few weeks ago I made the “ethereal” comment for the first time. As you said, we went from awful to league darlings in a heartbeat, without any change of significance that I can determine. It makes me question sustainability. 6 or so weeks is a long time to continue a pattern that isn’t sustainable, so maybe its just 15 seasons of reflex that needs to be cured. I dunno. Just thinking about wanting to go out of my way to watch a game is progress, lol 2 Quote
Nacho Libre Posted January 23 Report Posted January 23 2 minutes ago, Weave said: A few weeks ago I made the “ethereal” comment for the first time. As you said, we went from awful to league darlings in a heartbeat, without any change of significance that I can determine. It makes me question sustainability. 6 or so weeks is a long time to continue a pattern that isn’t sustainable, so maybe its just 15 seasons of reflex that needs to be cured. I dunno. Just thinking about wanting to go out of my way to watch a game is progress, lol Ottawa is back in the basement after their resurgence last year - I don’t think this latest couple months is indicative of anything being now guaranteed or any sort of inevitable path being laid out: I think what’s most happened is we have the opportunity to now remain among the actual teams of this league for a sustainable time frame *if we remain proactive* and vigilant for ways to improve. we’ve “pushed off” from the drought, from the straight-jacket cornerback coverage that had been draped over us. Now it all depends on what we do with the bit of space we finally have. 2 Quote
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