deluca67 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 Well, considering that you seem to spend every waking moment (if you're not working/gainfully employed) b!tch!ng and complaining that the Sabres can't seem to do anything right in your eyes and that you will NEVER be the general manager of this team, I guess you're consigned to playing fantasy hockey. At least you only have yourself to blame if the players you pick don't perform to your draconian expectations. :D I really am beginning to think you are an ex-girlfriend?
FogBat Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 I really am beginning to think you are an ex-girlfriend? :sick: Oh, well. I guess as long as you found a woman who will put up with you and your myopia, be content with that. :thumbsup:
tom webster Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 Who doesn't have flaws? Are they feeding off the owner? Of course they are, but this team has played well since the new year. This isn't just a recent turnaround of success for the team. Does the team have flaws? Absolutely. Does the team have major strengths? Absolutely. Each team has flaws and strengths. The teams that put it together most by end of the season are the teams that usually see success in the playoffs. While I agree with most of your premise, there is zero evidence that this is fact. The teams that win the Cup have almost exclusively been teams that have put together great season regardless of how they played heading into the palyoffs.
biodork Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 While the new owner has been a great story and brings hope, celebrating this team right now is like braging about General Motors progress. Enjoy the games, but try not to confuse a passing grade, with greatness. If this team was sitting in a college class on a bell curve, they would own a C. After their first 3 tests getting an F, C-, and D, they followed it up with a C+, B+, and B. That's progress.....but I don't see them beating out Hu Chin or Lao Mingh for an A in the class any time soon. They've gone from making the fries, to managing the guy who makes the fries. This reminds me of Louie Anderson's character in Coming to America.
Eleven Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 This reminds me of Louie Anderson's character in Coming to America. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBhqdf3Jnt4&NR=1
biodork Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBhqdf3Jnt4&NR=1 Nice! I did a quick search but didn't find the video - kudos, my man. :thumbsup:
bunomatic Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 Once again we can all argue as to why they are playing better now and we can argue about the makeup of the team but all that really matters is is this team capable of taking it up another notch or two in the playoffs like the real contenders or have we seen the most of what they are capable of? We all know the playoffs are another animal. The officiating is different. The big bodies get away with a little more. The little bodies take a little more punishment. The desire of the guys that play with heart and desire ramps up. The players that struggle to give it their all usually fall by the wayside. Powerplays play a bigger role. Penalty killing plays a bigger role. Injuries to key players happen. Does anybody see this team as it stands right now elevating their game beyond what we've seen? I like what I've seen since they started this nice little run and its been fun to watch but is this team built for a long playoff run? I hope so but I'm not sure.
Weave Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 Once again we can all argue as to why they are playing better now and we can argue about the makeup of the team but all that really matters is is this team capable of taking it up another notch or two in the playoffs like the real contenders or have we seen the most of what they are capable of? We all know the playoffs are another animal. The officiating is different. The big bodies get away with a little more. The little bodies take a little more punishment. The desire of the guys that play with heart and desire ramps up. The players that struggle to give it their all usually fall by the wayside. Powerplays play a bigger role. Penalty killing plays a bigger role. Injuries to key players happen. Does anybody see this team as it stands right now elevating their game beyond what we've seen? I like what I've seen since they started this nice little run and its been fun to watch but is this team built for a long playoff run? I hope so but I'm not sure. I like the point you make here. I have my doubts that they can maintain this kind of play when the top seeds ramp it up as well. The only way I see a 2nd round for Buffalo is if they are fortunate enough to get paired up with a softer team like Tampa in round 1.
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