3 games in, and a lot of disapointments? why?

[MODO Hockey]

This is how i see it from my point of view,

 

For god sake come on, 3 games and some ppl are going "tank again ..we are dead last sigh"

Well with all rights reserved for that one i understand since how it has been looking last seasons and ppl are this year expecting something utterly impressive looking

at what players that the organisation has obtained and how the team has been pushed in the media.

Correct me if im wrong above, but ppl need to chill out and have some faith. Just look at what teams that are below Buffalo Sabres, what do you think their fans are saying on their forums? most likely the same stuff that we are talking about, in the end its about having some faith together with patience.

Having Jack away from the ice really sucks because he would most likely made a big impact on this season start, together with Kane, but it is what it is now and ppl just need to have some ###### patience and hope for the best until these players return.

I see it this way as shown on the picture below, and i will keep seeing it this way until december, if it still looks the same im gonna be really positive for the rest of the season buecause it will mean that we will most likely have a shot at playoffs.






EDIT:

 

11 games in

 

GO SABRES!

Edited November 6, 2016 by MODO Hockey

[K-9]

No Jack, no Kane, and too much Franson. 

 

Now I would just like to say:

 

MODO!!!

[wjag]

I'm with you..  The season is too young to make any assessments.  Let's see where we are when the Bills are out of the playoffs

[K-9]

I'm with you..  The season is too young to make any assessments.  Let's see where we are when the Bills are out of the playoffs

February is a long way off.

[Stoner]

Losing, games and star players, will do that.

[ddaryl]

2 road games out west and 3 points.. That's a plus.. Hopefully they can nab 2 more tomorrow in Vancouver.. that would be a sweet west coast run for this franchise.

 

Complaints... to early for me

[pi2000]

Well there was a lot of hype internally from the Sabres about getting to 92-95 points or whatever by Bylsma himself.... so with that, comes expectations on how well they need to play.   Right now they aren't playing like a 92-95 point team, even if Eichel and Kane were in the lineup there would still be the same defensive breakdowns... sure maybe they score a few more goals or what have you, but I don't like the defensive breakdowns and turn overs... not very good hockey right now.    They can't keep giving up 4-5 goals a game and expect to win most nights.

[qwksndmonster]

Well there was a lot of hype internally from the Sabres about getting to 92-95 points or whatever by Bylsma himself.... so with that, comes expectations on how well they need to play. Right now they aren't playing like a 92-95 point team, even if Eichel and Kane were in the lineup there would still be the same defensive breakdowns... sure maybe they score a few more goals or what have you, but I don't like the defensive breakdowns and turn overs... not very good hockey right now. They can't keep giving up 4-5 goals a game and expect to win most nights.

I don't think you can say that with Eichel in the lineup we'd be having the same breakdowns. If Eichel was in the lineup we'd have significantly more offensive zone time, and when we're playing offense we don't have to defend.

 

That's a concept that Bylsma doesn't seem to understand. Putting Gorges out during OT shows that Bylsma puts a lot more emphasis on playing defense the right way rather than driving possession.

[SABRES 0311]

 

From my perspective 3 on 3 is designed for the offense.  Seems this is an obvious statement but with that said I think Bylsma should have focused on putting out three man lines who are more focused on offense and worry less about defense.  You already have the 1 point.  You are not going to get the second by putting out players who are more stay at home and defensively minded.  For such a wide open game as 3 on 3 you kind of have to be willing to take a chance which sometimes means sacrificing from a D perspective.  Although you have to have confidence your goalie will make a couple big saves.

[Formerly Allan in MD]

Three games in and the engine has unfortunately blown 2 pistons; so the vehicle has slowed down considerably.  To some it must all be the drivers fault.  But how many Indy drivers get fired because of that sort of thing occurring?

[spndnchz]

Nope. Not me.

[Andrew Amerk]

Too early. Patience.

[MODO Hockey]

Too early. Patience.

 

:worthy:  :beer:

[pi2000]

I don't think you can say that with Eichel in the lineup we'd be having the same breakdowns. If Eichel was in the lineup we'd have significantly more offensive zone time, and when we're playing offense we don't have to defend.

 

That's a concept that Bylsma doesn't seem to understand. Putting Gorges out during OT shows that Bylsma puts a lot more emphasis on playing defense the right way rather than driving possession.

Didn't Bylsma put 3 forwards on the ice for OT last season a few times? I think it was Kane Eichel with O'Reilly playing back a little.

 

I just think on the road putting Gorges out there in case they lost the draw was a smart move. They won the draw and he wnet right to the bench. I have no problem with thay and I've seen other teams do the same.

[MattPie]

The Sabres are on an 82-point pace, that's not that terrible. Considering a win tonight would put them on a 98-point pace, I think it's safe to say this game against Vancouver will surely mean postseason if the Sabres win.

[Huckleberry]

Welcome to the doom and gloom of most sabres fans MODO.   :p

[Doohicksie]

Didn't Bylsma put 3 forwards on the ice for OT last season a few times? I think it was Kane Eichel with O'Reilly playing back a little.

 

No.  If anything he sometimes started with 2 Dmen.

[Doohicksie]

I've been thinking about this a bit.  The big priority last year was getting Eichel up to speed, and formulating the offensive lines, figuring out team chemistry, etc.  It was a work in progress that showed steady improvement as the year went on.

 

This year, after the tire fire of Game 1, the offense has looked pretty decent.  10 goals in 3 games really isn't the worst.

 

Maybe this year the priority will be to pull the back end together.  I am perfectly willing to show some patience while DD sculpts that.  If they score like they did the last two games at least we get to see some goals which is a big difference from the Tank Era.

[LGR4GM]

I am not disappointed. I said I would re-evaluate at the 10 game mark and I shall. 

[WildCard]

Injuries and DD

[hsif]

definitely not disappointed...... I saw more tape to tape, one touch passes in the Edmonton game than I saw all last season!

Who was that team?

[pi2000]

definitely not disappointed...... I saw more tape to tape, one touch passes in the Edmonton game than I saw all last season!

Who was that team?

 

Yeah, if there's one thing I've noticed this season, their passing is much improved... harder passes, more precise and less second guessing.... make the first read quick and execute with a hard crisp pass... they've stressed that in practice and it shows.    All the top teams have superior puck movement.... never saw that with Lindy.

[Randall Flagg]

The amazing thing is, if you watch other teams, they make passing plays like the ones that get us excited very regularly. We're so used to garbage hockey that some of what ROR/Reinhart/KO do is jaw-dropping.

 

Also, Lindy's teams could pass as well as the players playing on them. 05-07 had loads of ludicrous passing plays.

[inkman]

Too early. Patience.

Take a big long draw off the bong and settle in.

[nfreeman]

Here's a disappointment:  Vesey is playing on the Rangers' top line and has 2 goals tonight.