Spoonman

2 minutes ago, Spoonman said: That's not Duffer? From one who knows, don't all bald guys look alike?! I know that’s not duffer. It’s Howard Simon. --------------- @Sidc3000 I know it is Howard Simon. Sarcasm. Adding that to my New Years Resolution list.... thanks.

That's not Duffer? From one who knows, don't all bald guys look alike?!

Posts: What Sabres' opposition see: What Sabres see:

@Scottysabres I appreciate the reply.... I ask you to reconsider. White Russian drink & lovely gold t-shirt.

Too much compete.

Can you help me make a white russian?

It matches the "level of compete" Donny keeps referring to after EVERY game.

Pete Webber spoke at RJ memorial earlier this summer. Good man.

Sabres to opposition. You get a goal! You get a goal! And.... You get a goal!

Well they didn't lose today. There's that.

Nothing personal @Shoot da Puck, but if we don't win tonight, we may need you to take a break, and watch thread posting for a while.... (working on all angles, as I hope you understand).

Good Evening Children of the ⚔️ Spooner checking in after extended warm-ups. Now nothing can hurt me.

Awesome - love CSN&Y!

Sabres. Mediocrity. Again. Why? > Very poor roster construction. I get the draft and develop, but GMKA is showing his lack of experience…. Did not bring in veteran leadership that is making a difference on and off ice (OK, I will grove you EJ Sr.) Not enough. One word: Detroit…. (see below) > Early injuries. Every team has injuries. The injuries have exposed Sabre's lack of depth. Exhibit one: 11/7 lineups > Coaching. Something is just not connecting. Too much youth and guys who made roster easily in prior seasons, with a small handful of veterans, but that is the cards dealt. Not enough accountability. Need to sit guys. The majority of the coaching staff is young in years on NHL staffs. Meatballs has a total of 7 yrs. > No winning leadership. (players 29 yrs. up) - less than 80 playoff games of experience on the team (only 2 players to boot) Oakie and Z have not won in the league. Oakie 24 playoff games, Z = ZERO Skinny "Between Two Stalls" is on hiatus, and he is not a leader. Also ZERO playoff experience EJ Sr. adding value on PK early, but not sure what he can do on his own in his first (and only) year w Sabres. 55 NHL games, and a Cup. None is enough to show the young ins what winning NHL hockey takes. Management: GMKA's focus seems to be way too much on culture, and not enough on results, and accountability. Did a good job moving and getting some good value for Jack, Rino, and Risto. Great that he talks with other GMs regularly. So, that got us what? So far seems to love “his guys”. Needs to put on his big boy pants and make the necessary deals to get this roster construction in a better place. Need to move guys, prospects, picks, and use cap space in smart, bold trades to grow this team. This is where it gets hard Kev... Detroit's rebuild included a mix of veterans and younger players. Now have added (will see what happens) Kane mid year. Sabres' latest rebuild: Drafting and developing young players. OK. Veteran leadership (see above). Not acceptable. Did nothing of note in off-season (unless you want to argue: 1/ Oakie's buddy EJ Sr and 2/ Clifton, another US Developmental League guy from Granato's time there). .Weak tea. This form of "rebuild" takes more time than we the fans are able to deal with anymore, after 12 years and talk in the preseason of playoffs (everyone drinking the Kool aid).....as THE DROUGHT, as this team is presently built and coached, looks to continue. Whatcha gonna do GMKA, Donnie, Terry?

@Sabretooth See my new thread "Deja Vo all over again...." for my thoughts.

@DarthEbriate see my new thread on this topic Deja Vu all over again..... @Doohickie You just wanted a pooch on this thread. Admit it. 😜

Sabres. Mediocrity. Again. * Title: Yogi Berra quote Why? > Very poor roster construction. I get the draft and develop, but GMKA is showing his lack of experience…. Did not bring in veteran leadership that is making a difference on and off ice (OK, I will grove you EJ Sr.) Not enough. One word: Detroit…. (see below) > Early injuries. Every team has injuries. The injuries have exposed Sabre's lack of depth. Exhibit one: 11/7 lineups > Coaching. Something is just not connecting. Too much youth and guys who made roster easily in prior seasons, with a small handful of veterans, but that is the cards dealt. Not enough accountability. Need to sit guys. The majority of the coaching staff is young in years on NHL staffs. Meatballs has a total of 7 yrs. > No winning leadership. (players 29 yrs. up) - less than 80 playoff games of experience on the team (only 2 players to boot) Oakie and Z have not won in the league. Oakie 24 playoff games, Z = ZERO Skinny "Between Two Stalls" is on hiatus, and he is not a leader. Also ZERO playoff experience EJ Sr. adding value on PK early, but not sure what he can do on his own in his first (and only) year w Sabres. 55 NHL games, and a Cup. None is enough to show the young ins what winning NHL hockey takes. Management: GMKA's focus seems to be way too much on culture, and not enough on results, and accountability. Did a good job moving and getting some good value for Jack, Rino, and Risto. Great that he talks with other GMs regularly. So, that got us what? So far seems to love “his guys”. Needs to put on his big boy pants and make the necessary deals to get this roster construction in a better place. Need to move guys, prospects, picks, and use cap space in smart, bold trades to grow this team. This is where it gets hard Kev... Detroit's rebuild included a mix of veterans and younger players. Now have added (will see what happens) Kane mid year. Sabres' latest rebuild: Drafting and developing young players. OK. Veteran leadership (see above). Not acceptable. Did nothing of note in off-season (unless you want to argue: 1/ Oakie's buddy EJ Sr and 2/ Clifton, another US Developmental League guy from Granato's time there). .Weak tea. This form of "rebuild" takes more time than we the fans are able to deal with anymore, after 12 years and talk in the preseason of playoffs (everyone drinking the Kool aid).....as THE DROUGHT, as this team is presently built and coached, looks to continue. Whatcha gonna do GMKA, Donnie, Terry?

I have had too few. It matters not.

Good Evening Children of the ⚔️ Excuse me for a moment....my efforts as a fan have failed miserably. I am choosing an honorable end, well.... @Pimlach would you honor me as my kaishakunin (sword guy) & perform kaishaku on me? @Mustache of God Damn it! I can only find a butter knife, DAMN IT! I even fail at failing! @Mustache of God help me. I suffer.... Wait, all of this, I see it now, this must be a message from @Mustache of God!!!! I must live on and continue to embrace the pain and suffering as a Sabres fan. p.s. I was going to ask @Doohickie, but he may actually take me up on it, and keep my dog....

GMKA needs to be aggressive and find something. Need more veterans who can play, GMKA needs to use resources (players, picks, salary cap room) to do some higher level GM stuff (he has done the easier pieces, now time to pull out big boy pants). But @Buffalonill respect your, well respect is a bit strong, I listen to, no that's not it. OK I read your comments and then argue the opposing position (it is reflexive now). You need to post that the Sabres are not going to playoffs this year, every day. Yes, please do that. @Pimlach, no thanks necessary. Happy to oblige your Ken Jeong fix. I am not wrong, right? 😜 @Stads funny I just posted similar reply..... great minds.

So Carolina is wearing their new blue hurricane third jerseys tonight?

I am just ready for Sabres to cut bait. They don't play him, and when they do minor minutes (they don't trust him, with good reason). Use the spot for another F.