JohnC

It's amazing how people jump to a dire response after a bad game. The tandem of Adams and Granato have done an exceptional job in a relatively short period of time. Sometimes it is difficult to put things in perspective when caught up in the emotion of the present. I didn't think that the Sabres would win both games in Florida. So I'm ecstatic about the two wins. What this team needs to do is play better at home. If they do, that will solidify their playoff position. The Washington game at home is a big game.

Within this link there are two segments on Sabres Live that discuss potential trades. The segment with Shayna Goldman is 21 minutes long. She is very knowledgeable about the league. The second segment dedicated to trade talks is with Darren Dreger is 11 minutes long. Good hockey talk. https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/podcasts/sabres-live-20259

That's it. It was the Winnipeg game. As you point out it was one of the best games that they played under Donnie. The flow and pace of the game that lasted all game long was impressive. That type of game would be difficult to duplicate.

I'm not sure which game but there was a tic-tac-toe play from Skinner to Tuch to Tage for a score. I think it was a game at Dallas? It was a beauty!

A crazy stat for an odd season. The Sabres are 15-3-2 on the road in its last 20 games. Overall, they are 18-8-2 on the road. At home, the Sarbres are 11-15-2. The home record is sinking our chances for a special, turn-around year.

She realized it a lot sooner. However, she was unable to get away from his abusive grip. After a number of merciless beatings she finally broke away. She was the show. When she finally got away and performed on her own she had a career where she became an entertaining icon. If I'm not mistaken I believe she moved to France and resided there. Attached is a 50 year old clip.

I saw I and Tina a long time ago. It was a great show. Tina was fantastic----Ike was unnecessary.

Sometimes the car you are in is up; and sometimes it will be down. The best advice is to hold and hang on until the conclusion of the ride. https://www.google.com/search?q=roller+coasters&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS802US802&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi6-MfTmq39AhUGE1kFHe8EDrgQ0pQJegQIBhAC&biw=1797&bih=896&dpr=1#imgrc=iZUA5n2MZRGQ7M

Apparently, I made a mistake of who said what in a prior post. So I apologize for that inaccurate claim. It could have been @LGR4GMwho noted that Mitts was lazy in getting back to the net. If it wasn't him, then, again, I apologize for the inaccurate attribution. Fortunately, I have a lot of apologizes stuffed in my bulging pockets when needed because I'm so often wrong. So I will simply say that I thought he was slack in getting back to the bench at a critical time.

Attached are the standings. We are in the thick of the playoff race. A bunch of teams are jockeying for position. Be prepared to ride the emotional roller coaster up to the end of the season. https://www.nhl.com/standings/2022/division

Lyubushkin is going to be remembered for his winning goal in this game. But aside from that sparkling play I thought he had one of his best games of the season. He played with toughness and passion all game long. Tage should be given the first star in this game for his hat trick. But you have to give Skinner credit for his passing and accumulating assists. There should be no more talk about his sizeable contract. He's worth it. Krebs's was exceptional on the draws. He won almost all the ones he was involved with. Mitts played well. But he was lazy getting to the bench for the too many men on the ice call at the end of the game. I blame him for the penalty, not for the person who jumped on the ice. I agree with @K-9in whom to attribute blame. Although Comrie gave up 5 goals not all of them were his fault. To his credit he made some timely stops at critical moments. The Sabres beat a good team with a world class goalie. The opposition goalie didn't play to his usual elite level. The Sabres played with heart even when they faced adversity. I felt that I was riding a roller coaster watching this game. Many ups and downs. If we can come away with a point against Florida I will be more than satisfied.

The Butler Mitchell was where I and my friends spent a lot of time. My mother did her grocery shopping at Super Duper grocery store on Grant St. I have been back for a number of times, mostly for funerals, and as you said there has been a lot of changes. The world evolves and moves on.

I'm also a West Sider. Grew up on Vermont St. and lived in a world of Italians. If you didn't have a vowel after your last name, you were considered to be an outsider. Later moved to the Tacomo/Hertel area in North Buffalo. Your sports following history is the same one I was a part of. Sometimes up and sometimes down. That's a reality that all fans of home teams are subjected to.

I was certainly disappointed with the losses in the SB. The Bills should have won against the Giants but Levy was outcoached by Parcells and Belichick in that game. Anyone who was familiar with that Kelly and Thurman era who followed the team had the privilege of following one of the most successful and entertaining teams in that era. Some people look at that period of time and come away feeling tormented. Not I. That was the golden era of Bills football. Although disappointed that we didn't win a SB, I consider that the golden era of Buffalo football.

I said this in a prior post that even if he became a free agent and explored all his options, he would likely conclude that Buffalo would be the best situation for him. This team needs lower pairing players and there is a dearth of blue line players in the system. So, if he is looking for a situation where he could play as soon as possible, it would be here. I'm not going to jump to conclusions from the rumor mill but joining this organization would be a good situation for him. If the comparison to Joki is a good comparison, then I would be very happy having him here.

No! I will not yield on my principles. I may tune on WGR.

Hell no, you irresponsible spendthrifts! I will never be a fraudulent elitist who smothers their sandwich with Grey Poupon mustard or spend extra for a service that I am entitled to. Never! I'm a member of the peasant class. And I'm proud of it! https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Poupon-Dijon-Mustard-16-0/dp/B00CJ8K9KW

No! I will not yield. You say I will get almost all the NHL games. That's my complaint. I get most of the NHL games on Center Ice. But there are a select few games when I am shut off. More often than not it is this type of desirous games that is not available to me. BS, BS and BS!

I got the Center Ice package. It won't be on TV for me. There are certain games that are eagerly anticipated. This is one of them. I'm tired of this BS!

I don't think that trading Jack was a difficult decision for KA. It was the opposite of that. He was determined to trade him. In fact, he told him to go home and stay away from the team. The GM established a value for Jack that he wanted in return. And he held to it. The player wanted out and so did the GM. There was no hesitation on the part of our GM to move him. It just came down to getting the right offer. He eventually got it---and then with dispatch made the deal.

Skinner has made more nifty passes this season that I have seen since he joined the team. Sometimes I feel that he is over passing. What's apparent is that his teammates not only like him but are also amused by him. He may be the best chirper in the league. He irritates the opposition and is embraced by his mates on the bench.

Within this link there is a 9 min segment on WGR where Granato talks about the need to shoot and not get too fancy. What you said is exactly what the coach is saying and imploring. When in doubt: Shoot the dam puck! https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/hosts/sabres-live

If the Sabres lose 3 out of the next 4 games it shouldn't have a significant impact on our playoff implications, especially, if after that sequence they then win 3 out of 4 of the next games. The playoff race that the Sabres are in is far from being a hyped situation. This team is in contention for a playoff spot. I don't know if the Sabres will make the playoffs. But it is very likely that we will be in contention up to the end of the season. That's not hype; that's the reality of the situation.

Bingo! You hit on the fundamental question. And you answered the question about why a trade for any player that would minimize playing time for Quinn and Peterka is unlikely. I see the recent play of Quinn getting better after the juggling of his line. Peterka is struggling a bit but as you noted the playing time he is getting is valuable experience and will benefit him and the team in the not too distant future.

There is a good chance that Beniers will win the Calder trophy. Even if he does (credit to him) the selection of Power was the right pick for the Sabres. In his rookie season he has established himself as an anchor player for this team. Without him there is a major void on the blueline. What's impressive about him is that although a rookie he plays with a great deal of intelligence and maturity. That's impressive for such a young blueliner. What's even more of a pleasant surprise is that you can see the offensive potential that he already is displaying. In another couple to three years he is going to be one of the top defenders in the league.