Mustache of God

Screw the islanders and the OT loss points, didn't they ride those OT losses into the playoffs last year. It's also nice to see we have a game in hand on a few of the teams directly behind us, feels like it's been the opposite in the past year or so.

Watched the first two periods but then passed out. Was pleased to wake up to seeing UPL with a shutout, hopefully the confidence is building for him. The Thanksgiving break acts as a watermark for playoff teams, if you're in a spot then there's a good chance you'll be in a spot at the end of the season. There are 3 games left before the break: Back to back with the Ducks and Sharks and then the Wild after another 3 day break. 2/3 wins should at least keep the hope alive.

I just hope I'll wake up tomorrow.

Did we ever stop to wonder if Ralph Kruger was right?

This will be my first game of the year, and of course Thompson is injured. At least I'll get to see the scoreboard, hopefully the Sabres can make it go from 0 to 1 and then some more.

I actually appreciate the optimism, it's a refreshing change of pace here. However, it's only a matter of time before the Sabres break him, just as they've broken all of us.

Is 6K injured or did Ruff pull him to spark the team?

I can't wait until retirement....only 20-30 years to go! I really ought to be playing the lottery more.

This is a game the Don Granato Sabres would always lose. Beat a few good teams and then play against a basement dweller, a win would help propel them in the standings only to come out completely flat. Let's see if Ruff can keep them going. When's the last time this team won 4 in a row?

RIP.

I don't think they had two 3 wins in a row streaks last year. We're in November and we already have two.

3 in a row baybay!

Here's a random stat: Over the course of the next 9 games the Sabres have 8 unique start times: 1pm, 12:30pm, 7:30, 7:00, 10:30, 10:00, 8:00, 7:00, 3:00 . I am not a fan, if I can't establish a watching rhythm as a fan, how can I expect these guys to compete?

The problem plaguing this team has been their inability to carry over a strong showing against a top tier team into the next game against common basement dwellers. This is where I suspect coaching comes into play, making sure the team is ready regardless of the opponent. Fingers crossed that Ruff can fix this.