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again though, seriously weak back check by Jack and Huts made the first stop.

Good things happen when you get in the opposing goalie's face! Finally!

Yeah, they had to make desperation signings as Corey Crawford (their #1 goaltender for this season remember?) packed it in shortly before the season started. Wedgewood and Comrie are career AHL'ers with some NHL experience. Hope that cleared it up for you.

I basically see the "same old same old" with this team. They don't bring urgency, they don't take the body, they get in the opposing goalie's way only sometimes and the defence is still way too soft. This defence would get eaten up in the playoffs. Is New Jersey going to take 3 of 4 points this weekend using basically 2 AHL goaltenders? If so, that is all you need to know.

I get what you're saying about that Washington club being similar to those Sabres of 2005/06 but what they both have in common is that they played with urgency and determination. I just am not seeing it with this current Sabres club. They don't get blown out, but they don't do near enough to win. It takes that little bit extra of laying on the body, determination to get the puck and this is what I see lacking. Washington showed determination last night regardless of lineup.

This club is no where near that 2005/06 Sabres club. Not even close.

Or we bring in "the modern thinker", the "motivational speaker", the "players coach" types. How's that working for you? The coach doesn't have to be your friend. I'll take Babs or Gallant. None of the other coaches have done #### for this club.

Totally agree. Is Gallant available as well? Either one. Time to go to an "old school coach". They're not here to be your friend as clearly that approach isn't working in the City of Buffalo. You perform or you sit, regardless of who you are. This is exactly the same crap we have witnessed going on 10 freaking years. Those who now fail to recognise that by now, shame on you.Talent is here but it isn't performing. This is a seriously shortened season and this team will be way too behind after leaving Washington to secure any hope of a playoff spot. It would once again, take a miracle. This is a tougher division the Sabres are in and nothing this club has shown so far indicates they will go on some incredible run. The Philly win was a case of the Flyers believing their own hype and perhaps taking the Sabres lightly. That, and they caught Carter Hart on an off night. Elliott looked like Vezina material the following game. I don't care about the optics of another coaching change, Ralph's "style" ain't getting it done.

No, they will continue to be the same Sabres we all know and love of the past decade. Lose the next one also, and they will be done for this season. It is a shortened season in a very tough division and they played a handicapped Capitals club and got beat. They are far from fine.

Nailed it to a tee!

Staal on his way to the dressing room. He may not be 100% tonight. Sure doesn't look it.

Same with Staal. He looks completely indifferent out there (like he isn't 100%)

welcome to Buffalo Eric Staal!

Darren McGavin rocked that show!!!

At least Plante got that terrific OT goal against Ottawa that advanced the Sabres at the start of the Ted Nolan era. He did something in a Sabres uniform. Erod, not so much.

Apparently I may be doing that to Flagg and perhaps nfreeman. Again, I wish no personal misfortune to Erod, and I know the World is fraught with injustice (as is the sports world) but I just never cared for him as a player and could not understand how he stayed on this roster (and got the money he got!) season after season. But please remember, this guy wanted out of here and with his skill set, to make that kind of demand rubs me the wrong way. O'Reilly was lambasted for the same, but at least, he is a very good player who played well here.

Don't forget last season and Ryan O'Reilly either. He got it pretty bad on Sabrespace as well.

I wouldn't think it's possible either as they are aging. But if Matt Murray finds his game and never count out Sid and Evgeni, they can make it interesting. And hey, Erod has been a whipping boy on Sabrespace in posts past big time. If you're a member here, you should never be surprised at the things that get people worked up on this site.

I won't. I don't expect Erod to last in Pittsburgh. I would be shocked if they can develop him into something he wasn't in Buffalo. As I said earlier, I'll sleep well knowing he isn't on this club anymore.

How about it would make me nauseous if he gets a ring and name on Cup? (which it would)

I think I make perfect sense. Sorry you aren't comprehending my point and find it disturbing. I did not care for the guy as a player. Yes, it would bother me if he lucks out and gets his name on the Cup and a ring. Is that better? Not sure why it's "weird" or "disturbing"? I don't want Erod dead, I am glad he is off this club. I'm sure he's a nice guy and all. I want no "physical harm" to come to him. Do you feel somewhat better now ?

Which is why I'm glad he's gone. It does ring true that Pittsburgh could possibly be contending for the Cup and Erod could get a ring and his name on it. That, to me, would be a huge injustice. Wouldn't hurt. Notice I did say "Andreychuk-type" (big ,strong, parks in front of opposing goalie and screens or picks up garbage goal rebounds)

Dave Andreychuk on the other hand wasn't a terrific skater but he helped the Sabres a load more then Erod. I'll take an Andreychuk type over Erod any day of the week. Nope, he did not help this club win games. Let's see how long Pittsburgh enjoys Erod's "skills".

Great, he was a terrific skater................ glad it helped the team...............NOT!

It would be an injustice in my mind. (looking back on great Sabres who never got a ring or Cup like Perreault) I was glad for Dom in Detroit as it wasn't going to happen here but at least he played his ### off in a Sabre uniform. Erod.......sorry, no ####### way! Consider it weird then.