DarthEbriate Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 Well, the NHL doesn't consider a Buffalo Sabre to be any threat, or they'd have a tighter defense.… But the season will not be easy. We are required to maneuver 82 games and win (or lose in OT/SO) to gain points. The target area is two points per win. And there’s a small loser point, if the game goes to OT. The points lead directly to the playoff system. A precise number of wins will start a chain reaction which should achieve the playoffs. 1 Quote
Kruppstahl Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 Looking forward to the game tonight. The Eichel line looks like it could be quite good and I can't wait to see the development of the kid on the blue line. I will go on record as predicting a strong comeback season, a respectable, decent point total, but no playoffs for us again this year. Hope I'm wrong, believe me. I'm starting to forget what Sabres playoffs game day feels like. Quote
Beer Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 25 minutes ago, pi2000 said: That was very very well done, fantastic! Yes, very well done ? Quote
darksabre Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Beer said: Wicked pumped kid Found the spy. 1 Quote
TheAud Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 2 hours ago, dudacek said: It’s a brand new day Sabrespace. This made me happy on so many levels. Brilliant. 1 Quote
Randall Flagg Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 Boston has lost 13 straight to Washington. If we win tonight it's the first opener victory since 2012 Quote
IKnowPhysics Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 Beaulieu and Nelson, with Tennyson sitting. Interesting. Housley's keeping an open mind, which is good, because, while metrics from last year suggested Beaulieu-Tennyson, Nelson is better than Tennyson. Quote
shrader Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, IKnowPhysics said: Beaulieu and Nelson, with Tennyson sitting. Interesting. Housley's keeping an open mind, which is good, because, while metrics from last year suggested Beaulieu-Tennyson, Nelson is better than Tennyson. I don't think it's interesting at all. Tennyson is only here because any other option is someone who needs to be playing as opposed to sitting in the press box. If there's a single injury, he will be bypassed by the player that is recalled. Quote
stenbaro Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 I am looking forward to tonight's game. I am going with my son. Seeing as he is the one who talked me into seasons for just one more try dad? So i got suckered in again. Although I think they have a legit shot at major improvement even an outside shot at the "p" word if the goalie works out well. Quote
LTS Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 26 minutes ago, stenbaro said: I am looking forward to tonight's game. I am going with my son. Seeing as he is the one who talked me into seasons for just one more try dad? So i got suckered in again. Although I think they have a legit shot at major improvement even an outside shot at the "p" word if the goalie works out well. This is awesome. No matter what happens this season, the energy in the building leading up to puck drop will be an indicator of what this fan base CAN do. Hold onto that because not all of us will get to experience it. Quote
... Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 30 minutes ago, stenbaro said: I am looking forward to tonight's game. I am going with my son. Seeing as he is the one who talked me into seasons for just one more try dad? So i got suckered in again. Although I think they have a legit shot at major improvement even an outside shot at the "p" word if the goalie works out well. You should feel lucky. I wish one of my kids would try and talk me into season tix. Quote
Swedesessed Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 Just so awesome to see a Game Day Thread again! LETS GO SABRES! Quote
North Buffalo Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Kruppstahl said: Looking forward to the game tonight. The Eichel line looks like it could be quite good and I can't wait to see the development of the kid on the blue line. I will go on record as predicting a strong comeback season, a respectable, decent point total, but no playoffs for us again this year. Hope I'm wrong, believe me. I'm starting to forget what Sabres playoffs game day feels like. Comeback from what... ? Been too long down to comeback... Quote
Kruppstahl Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 455 games and nearly 6 years since we had a winning record. We last had a winning record on January 25, 2013, when we had a record of 2-1 after the lockout was ended. That can all change tonight! Quote
WildCard Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 Opening night with Dahlin and all WGR wants to talk about is football. Unreal Quote
Kruppstahl Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, WildCard said: Opening night with Dahlin and all WGR wants to talk about is football. Unreal They just finished the usual game day 20 minute segment with Rob Ray. They've been talking hockey on and off for last 2 hours. That's where I picked up on the 455 day stat posted above; that's a Mike Schopp thing; he's been keeping track of that for a while. It's always funny to see these sorts of complaints, though, b/c the Sabres folks complain about Bills talk; the Bills folks at Bills forums complain about anything to do with the Sabres. They have to try and balance both teams. Quote
stenbaro Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 36 minutes ago, ... said: You should feel lucky. I wish one of my kids would try and talk me into season tix. I feel lucky my son wants to spend time with me for sure. It's funny, his generation really havent experienced a good fun season... Quote
WildCard Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 19 minutes ago, Kruppstahl said: They just finished the usual game day 20 minute segment with Rob Ray. They've been talking hockey on and off for last 2 hours. That's where I picked up on the 455 day stat posted above; that's a Mike Schopp thing; he's been keeping track of that for a while. It's always funny to see these sorts of complaints, though, b/c the Sabres folks complain about Bills talk; the Bills folks at Bills forums complain about anything to do with the Sabres. They have to try and balance both teams Missed that part but still the Sabres open tonight and the Bills don't even play Quote
Mustache of God Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 One more hour! Let's get it going! Quote
Neo Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 4 hours ago, North Buffalo said: Aren’t you guys forgetting Fasching? My memory was incomplete. Denis Hamel. Congrats to Sabres79. I don’t know if Fasching was first shift. First game, for sure. There’s a reasonably long list of first game with Buffalo players. Quote
Huckleberry Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Game starts now or in an hour ? nvm in an hour I guess, winter and summertime confuse me sometimes. You guys switch earlier. Edited October 4, 2018 by Huckleberry Quote
Mustache of God Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 30 minutes now! Let's go BUFFALO! 1 Quote
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