GAME DISCUSSION THREAD

[BuffaloFansR_Crazy]

He slowed down and cut in front of the Bruin player. That's interference, and then they are going to call a unsportsmanlike under two minutes? That and the interference call on Miller. The Sabres got a gift tonight.

Really, be better than this :)

[Thedefeated]

What the heck did he do?

 

It happened on the bench.

[BuffaloFansR_Crazy]

As much as we bitch about Stafford, he is 3rd on the team in goals having played 1/2 as many games as most of the other guys. I'll take a Roy-Vanek-Stafford line over a Roy-Vanek-Gerbe line for sure.

 

BTW - why did Lindy start the game with a Roy-Vanek-Niedermayer line? Odd...

I think he was possibly trying to add size to the line? Just be happy Gerbe is gone, but he needs to put Ennis back up there.

[BuffaloFansR_Crazy]

Is Stafford's trade value going to be any higher than it is now? Hopefully he stays healthy and goes on a run the next few weeks and they can get more than a pick or two for him.

[Stoner]

Harry really doesn't know what a natural hat trick is? Really?

[ROC Sabres]

Is Stafford's trade value going to be any higher than it is now? Hopefully he stays healthy and goes on a run the next few weeks and they can get more than a pick or two for him.

You would think the front office would want to bank on his potential so they will sign him for 2.5 a year for 3 or 4 years this off season.

[ROC Sabres]

Harry really doesn't know what a natural hat trick is? Really?

He was the color for Toronto before. The last natural hat trick they had was probably before he started.

[biodork]

Chara is such a bitch. Not the first time he's taken a cheapshot after the game is done, and probably not the first time he'll do any time for it.

[biodork]

Chara is such a bitch. Not the first time he's taken a cheapshot after the game is done, and probably not the first time he'll do any time for it.

 

Side note: I'm surprised the filter didn't pick that up!

[Calvin]

He slowed down and cut in front of the Bruin player. That's interference, and then they are going to call a unsportsmanlike under two minutes? That and the interference call on Miller. The Sabres got a gift tonight.

This is the only way DeLuca can give the Sabres win any credibility or relevance - is it really that depressing being you that you can't revel just a mite?

 

I'll take the two points any which way they come. Terrible effort, but good division win.

[BuffaloFansR_Crazy]

I'm loving Lindy's Grinch tie for the post game. Perfect.

[wonderbread]

This thread has been impressive to say the least.

 

Deluca you are a piece of work. :thumbsup:

 

AFAIK Inky is a pizza driver so he is or was in the car frequeently also Harry is obviously soused out of his mind every game.

 

Scott Niedermeyers brother needs to be waived. Stafford needs to be traded and it was nice to see that ###### Paul Gaustad stick up for Miller.

[Weave]

You would think the front office would want to bank on his potential so they will sign him for 2.5 a year for 3 or 4 years this off season.

 

It is a contract year. You won't see efforts like this out of Stafford again until the next contract year.

[TheMatrix31]

Side note: I'm surprised the filter didn't pick that up!

 

Does the filter filter truthful comments?! :thumbsup:

[Stoner]

Brian Koziol mocking a clearly nervous and clearly young caller. Picking up some pointers from Schopp I see.

[ROC Sabres]

It is a contract year. You won't see efforts like this out of Stafford again until the next contract year.

Why not? Not saying I don't agree with the contract year deal but it's only his 4th, correct me if I'm wrong, year in the pros and has been gradually progressing. Last year was a dud for him I know but I think he has a lot more upside if he has the right players on his line.

[BuffaloFansR_Crazy]

Brian Koziol mocking a clearly nervous and clearly young caller. Picking up some pointers from Schopp I see.

"Draft Crosby and Ovechkin." That was just funny.

[Weave]

Why not? Not saying I don't agree with the contract year deal but it's only his 4th, correct me if I'm wrong, year in the pros and has been gradually progressing. Last year was a dud for him I know but I think he has a lot more upside if he has the right players on his line.

 

We'll just have to agree to disagree as I've seen no progressing coming from Stafford the last 3 seasons.

[BuffaloFansR_Crazy]

We'll just have to agree to disagree as I've seen no progressing coming from Stafford the last 3 seasons.

I think people forget how young he was when the Sabres brought him up, and it was too early. He has the speed, size and shot to be a regular 25-30 goal scorer. That being said, I would trade him in a heart beat.

[BuffaloFansR_Crazy]

Florida and Tampa coming up, must win.

[carpandean]

Who knew that, after all these years, the key to fixing Vanek-Roy-Stafford was to make it Stafford-Roy-Vanek!

[JoDo]

Roby's on a roll -- Svengali and panacea in the same segment!

 

 

Hahaha, I noticed that. Honestly, I love Roby.

[Eleven]

I have not read the posts above; pardon me if there is repetition.

 

1) PA, the first period tonight was more quiet than a Catholic church before a noon weekday Mass. I mean, it was so quiet, that the quiet was loud in its quietness. I say this for two reasons: (a) it was quiet tonight (already explained), and (b) I hope you'll trust me when I say it isn't quiet. But tonight, during the first, damn. F*cking silent.

 

2) Third period, it was loud. I hope it came through on TV.

 

3) Sabres beat the Bruins ! ! !!!

 

4) I have sworn to my friends, and I will swear to you all now, that I will not rag on Stafford for a full week, starting now, even though he was completely useless in his own end and shunned the puck whenever it was more than five inches away from the blade of his stick. Still, three goals, a reprieve. I'll leave him alone. One week.

 

5) I started a Tooooooooka chant in the "aristocratic" 100 level. It grew legs and was spreading. Then, it was overwhelmed by a "Let's Go, Buffalo!" chant. Fine by me, I love that chant, but stop telling me that the 100s don't yell; we do.

[billsrcursed]

I have not read the posts above; pardon me if there is repetition.

 

1) PA, the first period tonight was more quiet than a Catholic church before a noon weekday Mass. I mean, it was so quiet, that the quiet was loud in its quietness. I say this for two reasons: (a) it was quiet tonight (already explained), and (b) I hope you'll trust me when I say it isn't quiet. But tonight, during the first, damn. F*cking silent.

 

2) Third period, it was loud. I hope it came through on TV.

 

3) Sabres beat the Bruins ! ! !!!

 

4) I have sworn to my friends, and I will swear to you all now, that I will not rag on Stafford for a full week, starting now, even though he was completely useless in his own end and shunned the puck whenever it was more than five inches away from the blade of his stick. Still, three goals, a reprieve. I'll leave him alone. One week.

 

5) I started a Tooooooooka chant in the "aristocratic" 100 level. It grew legs and was spreading. Then, it was overwhelmed by a "Let's Go, Buffalo!" chant. Fine by me, I love that chant, but stop telling me that the 100s don't yell; we do.

 

 

I'm glad someone else noticed Stafford's "other" responsibilities not being handled... good observation!

 

Also, the Tooooooooka chant came through on TV. Couldn't figure it out at first, and by the time I did, it was gone and replaced as you said above, but it was heard nonetheless, well done.

[carpandean]

Telling stat of the year from TSN:

 

The Sabres are 10-3-2 against backup goalies and 3-11-2 in games in which they faced the starter. Two of those wins came in shootouts.