deluca67 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 well that sucks. I opted out of the during game for that crappy preformance and now my window of oppertunity has closed. I take it while you had your remote in your hand the little misses had her remote in her's :rolleyes:
wonderbread Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I take it while you had your remote in your hand the little misses had her remote in her's :rolleyes: well at least one of are going to bed satisfied.
carpandean Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Poor first period, but they had lots of chances to get back into it. Kotalik's play that lead to that 2-on-1 goal was terrible and took away any momentum gained from his PP goal. Then, that 5-on-3 goal with 5 seconds left just killed them. Overall, not a great game, but one that they still could have won. Side note: I'd like to buy Mike Ribeiro a beer, since his hat track help down the Panthers. Would have been nice to increase the separation, but at least they didn't gain on us.
Guest Sloth Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I wouldn't be surprised if that happend, but I like to think the players are not satisfied w/ the number of wins they've had in the last 10 games. I hope they're fired up. If the players are feeling like that, they'll win 4-2. If not, they'll get spanked by a mediocre team. And the non-fire up team played against Tampa. Way to waste 2 points.
Lethbridge Broncos Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Rivet Is back and healthy. For six weeks now, he has been fighting off injuries. But he is back and salty as hell. Good to see him playing with the edge again. The inner Warrior is coming out again. Miller Can't fault him. A majority of goals were screens and tips. Tampa They played well and came in waves at times. The St. Louis line was terrific. They scored on the PP when it counted -- and key, timely goals win games. They played pretty well on offense and had good speed and rushes. They have won 5 of the last 7 games. Paille He is not contributing in ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. He is a passenger who looks lost on the ice. He has no identity as a player and simply drifts around. He needs to leave Buffalo asap. His one good game every 12, means nothing when he plays like he did last night. Not servicable. Butler For a rookie he continues to shine and is getting better and better. He never gets outskated or manhandled by bigger guys. He is chippy and lays the lumber on guys in the crease. He looks like a young Craig Rivet. In two seasons, this guy will be the defensive leader -- he has Captain written all over him. Tallinder This injury is terrible. This guy is a premier defender who can log ice time and skate with any forward in the league. Paetch is a cusp NHL guy who is now forced into the top 4 -- yikes. I agree with another poster, I think Nolan Pratt would be a good addition. And I think Pratt would feed off the Rivet/ Butler physical style and tempo in the backlline corps -- which has been lacking for the last five years. MacCarthur He should be playing more. This guy is effective when on the ice. He can actually lug the puck 200 feet and set up plays in the offensive zone during 5 v. 5 (he, Connolly and Roy might be the only Sabres who can do this). He charges the net and makes nifty plays in the zone to free up linemates. He ought to be given a shot with Vanek. I guess Ruff thinks he stink at defense ??? Regier Needs to bring in a veteran winger ASAP to take Paille's spot. Paille and a prospect should be shipped out. A veteran winger is a warm and cozy feeling to have on the end of the bench -- as this race turns more serious. When this club goes out west -- as unbalanced, confussed, and unsure as it is, teams like Calgary and the Oil will have no mercy on them. Barely beating the terrible AHL Panthers a few days ago -- who cares?
Kristian Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Can't disagree with any of that really, except having Tallinder out doesn't make me lose any sleep whatsoever. As for Regier making a move? Well, that's pretty much like expecting Eklund to get one right.
Kristian Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Well, they were due for a stinker I guess, but why does it always have to be against the bottom-feeders? We need to beat these teams, no excuses. Kotalik "Maybe we didn't deserve to win". Strike the "maybe" there Al, and you're right on the money. How many of these games do you guys have to lose before you get the message, though? Oh well, 5 days without hockey has me far more disturbed than a stinker every four games, which is the current pace.
LabattBlue Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Well, they were due for a stinker I guess, but why does it always have to be against the bottom-feeders? We need to beat these teams, no excuses. Kotalik "Maybe we didn't deserve to win". Strike the "maybe" there Al, and you're right on the money. How many of these games do you guys have to lose before you get the message, though? Oh well, 5 days without hockey has me far more disturbed than a stinker every four games, which is the current pace. Games like this are the reason why the Sabres should NOT be mortgaging the future(picks or prospects) for a rental player at the deadline. Even if they make the playoffs, I can't see this team making it very far. Trade Kotalik(and Max if you can find a taker) and reshape the team in the offseason.
Spudz Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 What is really concerning about Hank is everyone was waiting for him to reemerge to his former self before his forearm injury. With another injury like it (maybe a broken collar bone) I don't think he'll ever be the same again. His already fragile mental state will be damaged even more and playing scared will be his game. Stick a fork in him err knife... :death:
deluca67 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 What is really concerning about Hank is everyone was waiting for him to reemerge to his former self before his forearm injury. With another injury like it (maybe a broken collar bone) I don't think he'll ever be the same again. His already fragile mental state will be damaged even more and playing scared will be his game. Stick a fork in him err knife... :death: I wouldn't say everyone. I think many, maybe the majority, of the posters on this board were ready to move on.
carpandean Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I wouldn't say everyone. I think many, maybe the majority, of the posters on this board were ready to move on. I was ready to move on, but until that happened, I was hoping that he'd reemerge.
LabattBlue Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I wouldn't say everyone. I think many, maybe the majority, of the posters on this board were ready to move on. I was definitely ready to move on and close the book on the Tallinder era. If he is out more than a month(trade deadline), we are stuck with him. I do think there is a decent market for a dman like Tallinder....if he is healthy. I think he could easily bring you an above average prospect or a 2nd round pick at the deadline.
Spudz Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 If we know he's played scared after he broke his forearm years ago and now could have suffered another potential injury I would think the majority of GM's know this as well. I wouldn't expect much from him in a trade. NYR took in Kalinin so maybe there is a place for him somewhere out there. Please.
LabattBlue Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 If we know he's played scared after he broke his forearm years ago and now could have suffered another potential injury I would think the majority of GM's know this as well. I wouldn't expect much from him in a trade.NYR took in Kalinin so maybe there is a place for him somewhere out there. Please. IMO...Tallinder's level of play is quite a bit higher than Kalinin. I don't think Tallinder is playing scared. He is just soft.
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 If Roy didn't clang the iron and got the hatty... Maybe the game would have been different? It is what it is... The way the cookie crumbles some time. At least FLA lost... TOR did get a point. The loss really doesn't hurt, but a win or a point would have been nice. :death:
Spudz Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I can usually spot at least a couple give aways and letting a forward skate around him untouched multiple times a night. Kalinin's mistakes seem to be more magnified I'll give you that, but he's not far off the mark right now. and to him being scared, he was never like that before the injury. He was rock solid, would force them outside toward the boards and disrupt things. I'm not saying he was ever the physical type, but much more confrontational. Now it is a sissy poke check that doesn't work and he gets skated around.
inkman Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Paille He is not contributing in ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. He is a passenger who looks lost on the ice. He has no identity as a player and simply drifts around. He needs to leave Buffalo asap. His one good game every 12, means nothing when he plays like he did last night. Not servicable. Regier Needs to bring in a veteran winger ASAP to take Paille's spot. Paille and a prospect should be shipped out. A veteran winger is a warm and cozy feeling to have on the end of the bench -- as this race turns more serious. When this club goes out west -- as unbalanced, confussed, and unsure as it is, teams like Calgary and the Oil will have no mercy on them. Barely beating the terrible AHL Panthers a few days ago -- who cares? What value does Paille have? Maybe you could get an aging vet who is about to be a UFA but right now Paille has no real value. I also think he is the type of player Darcy will have an enourmous amount of patience with. Look how long it took Campbell to become a serviceable NHL defensman, then he blossoms into an offensive force. As long as Paille is playing sound defensively, the organ-eye-zation will wait for Danny to hopefully turn into the dominant player we have seen him be. Let's hope it's soon.
nobody Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Anyone know Nolan Pratt's number? I always thought that Pratt was a good addition to the team. Same as my opinion has always been with Ellis.
Guest Sloth Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I always thought that Pratt was a good addition to the team. Same as my opinion has always been with Ellis. W/ Tallinder out I think Pratt is a must sign. What really bites w/ Tallinder getting hurt is the fact Buffalo will not be able to trade him for much. That's actually if they wanted to make a trade. If Tallinder was healthy, I think Darcy would've kept him in town. I had high hopes for Tallinder trade. They are now gone.
spndnchz Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Anyone else notice all the goals scored on Miller last night were from straight away, between the circles? Hmmmm... coincidence?
spndnchz Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 What value does Paille have? Maybe you could get an aging vet who is about to be a UFA but right now Paille has no real value. I also think he is the type of player Darcy will have an enourmous amount of patience with. Look how long it took Campbell to become a serviceable NHL defensman, then he blossoms into an offensive force. As long as Paille is playing sound defensively, the organ-eye-zation will wait for Danny to hopefully turn into the dominant player we have seen him be. Let's hope it's soon. I'd agree. He's getting like 8 minutes of ice time per game right now, not much time to prove anything. IMHO he always played better with the big boys like Pommers.
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Anyone else notice all the goals scored on Miller last night were from straight away, between the circles? Hmmmm... coincidence? I still say that need an AGILE goalie that packs on about 50 more pounds than Miller to stuff inbetween the pipes... And damn his eyes, they just give me something to irrationally complain about! Really... If they can start developing (learn to skate) BIG children like they do for other sports... The position of goalie will be revolutionized. The position is still only goverened by guarding a 4x6 area.
nobody Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 W/ Tallinder out I think Pratt is a must sign. What really bites w/ Tallinder getting hurt is the fact Buffalo will not be able to trade him for much. That's actually if they wanted to make a trade. If Tallinder was healthy, I think Darcy would've kept him in town. I had high hopes for Tallinder trade. They are now gone. Another post said Pratt is playing in the KHL so he probably would not be available.
spndnchz Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Another post said Pratt is playing in the KHL so he probably would not be available. Here he is: http://www.khl.ru/players/?idplayer=15477 got a kick out of the translation for his "Birthdate"
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