R_Dudley

If this team is going to sniff the playoffs, I expect to see a team that bounces back after the last loss and uses the home ice advantage for a win. LFG Buffalo, make it so!

Tapping into the adage even a blind squirrel finds a nut I see but I fear it will be a left one when what we need is the right one. If it finally kicks him to the curb well then let's have at it but the compounding effect to record for futility and demoralizing of the fan base has been shameful.

Hocous, Pocous, this team goes in and out of focus if I say yes, I fear they smoke us. They will tease us all season but confidence in this group is lacking, I fear the result, hence close but no cigar unless we replace the Czar (KA).

Like the momentum they have started building back and a legitimate positive home record. Looks like Fla is back at full strength, so hoping to see the compete level and results they have been getting work against one of the top contenders. Let's Go Bflo, we want four, keep the winning streak alive.

Very well explained in layman's terms and appreciated for us not master class tactician fans.

Had to give up my mini packs when i moved to Pittsburg 30+ years ago. I used to come home for a few games a year but also gave that up several years ago with the way they have been playing. I would come back for some games on family visits if they turned into a good less frustrating team.

if it walks and quacks like a duck then .......

Well if he really is another Risto then my answer is you try and trade him and get the most you can like we did with Risto.

Last night was one of the few games I get to see all of here in Pittsburgh. I cannot believe we looked out physicaled by the Pens. I agree with all the players called out in this thread for poor play. Correction, Owen Power for a defenseman does not play to his size or position, poor decisions or neutralize the players he is covering. Cozens should not be centering the 2nd line with how he is playing, he looks like he gained no strength or stamina in the offseason which should have been his off-season plan and currently is not worthy of the A he's been gifted. Quinns game also appears off but maybe it's the center he has and coach change, but his confidence appears lacking. Last where is the coaching, where is Lindy we used to know who shuffled lines and players when they weren't always needed and now needs something to change this team's mojo. At least I don't get to watch that again tonight and can just check online to see what they are or are not still doing right. If they win, I am guessing Levi will have a lot to do with that not necessarily better PP or execution by the forwards or D. Let's go Buffalo, Mostly Wishful.

Curious which goalie gets the start tonight. Will they alternate or go with one in back-to-back games if he plays well and is the reason for the win. I expect them both to play and hope they show us the team we need to be for the playoffs. LFG Buffalo make it so.

Let the redux begin. Clean the dirt off that trip and show us what you got and are going to really be Sabre's. Mud Wash. LFG!

Yeah a bit disappointed they didn't show better in the first two games, but possibly it was too much of a distraction with the hype and sightseeing for a young team. I really want to see a solid start here at home for the next two games, wash the stink of that road trip away and start building back their confidence. Let's go Buffalo make home ice an advantage this year out of the gate.

1) Sabres point total? 93 2) Will the Sabres make the playoffs? Yes, by a shinpad 3) Sabres leading goal scorer? TNT 4) Sabres leader in total points? TNT 5) Sabres MVP? TNT 6) Sabres ROY? JJP 7) Best off-season acquisition Lafferty 8.) Worst off-season acquisition? Zucker 9) Biggest surprise? (positive or negative) Fandamonium returns 10) Breakout player? Benson 11) Will any Sabres players or coaches finish as finalists (win?) for any major awards such as the Norris or Selke? Dahlin 12) Unsong Hero? JJP 13) Who will be the first Sabre traded away this season? Reimer 14) Will KA make any in-season acquisitions before the deadline? Yes 15) Will the Sabres be buyers or sellers at the deadline? A little of both 16) Other Bold prediction? {Such as KA gets fired mid-season ;)} Levi is getting the majority of starts by season end 17) Any other thoughts? Win the first round of playoffs.

LGR4GM's question earlier is a good one, "Also, the hand wringing over having home and away alternates is bizarre, why do any of you care about something so trivial. " My only answer is the consistency in all situations of who the team and the other teams and officials recognize and allow to question or talk to them on a regular basis. Now thinking about it if all of them are speaking from the same script in agreement on the team things it shouldn't be worse and maybe better.

Oh captain, my captain. I stand by the decision, and I am reasonably sure a majority of the team does as well. Now the alternate model, not so much.