Slack_in_MA

I fear you’re right. Regarding the bit that they’re coached not to be overly physical, what is the theory behind that? That we’re going to win on speed, strategy and shooting skill alone? That we risk taking too many penalties that we can’t effectively kill at a high %?

I’m intrigued by that too. Is it that they are coached not to? Is it the type of players on the roster? Is it a symptom of where they are as a team competitively?

Progress! 😁

Progress! 🙃

I agree, but I think most of us were expecting PROGRESS, even if it’s in the “two steps forward, one step back” mode. Are we seeing the progress most of us were expecting? I’m not just talking about tonight, for the record.

This is where I am. Whatever happened to the team back in the fall that “might not win a lot, but they’re going to be tough to play against every night”? Did that only apply to that particular collection of players? Was it not a new organizational mindset? And this is a home game. That’s what concerns me most.

On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you with the impact of prolonged losing and lack of progress on the young core?

Like you, I have EXTREMELY low expectations for this season, but what bothers me most is the difference in the compete level recently vs the beginning of the season. I guess losing can do that when you lack veteran leadership (and a relatively consistent lineup with NHL-level talent). I just hope we don’t kill the youngsters’ enthusiasm and hope. No easy answers, still.

Not watching but catching lowlights on NHL Network. They were killing the Sabres for lackadaisical back check on that second goal. “That’s called hanging your goalie out to dry”.

FIFY. We must be the least intimidating team in the NHL.

(Yawn)

No urgency

Final minute,. Turn it up.

What a terrible looking PP

Our confidence is waning....

Someone needs to step up. Literally.

Need to be tougher in front of our own net.

What a pass by Krebs

Even the Bs announcers said there wasn't much there on that penalty.

A lifeless, Kreugeresque performance all around.

Wow was that a soft defensive effort.

Rats

Oh, but you’re gonna love it tonight!

Dig down, forecheck, and create a turnover.

Way to battle Buffalo!