triumph_communes Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 5:07 PM, Brawndo said: He’s not wrong Expand Ya, let's forget the guy being a raging alcoholic during his tenure here. It was the Sabre's defense's fault.. Yay.. okay buddy. Quote
dudacek Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 4:06 PM, inkman said: It's amazing how many of those tough guys are out there. That's just hockey. Don't touch my goalie. I get protecting your goalie. Sucker punching a dude in the face when your real motive was to atone for your ***** turn over. It's about as petty as it gets. Expand Captures the essence of Lucic about as well as anything I’ve ever read. On 11/4/2019 at 5:07 PM, Brawndo said: He’s not wrong Expand Except for the last few months Lehner was defined here by keeping the score 2-2 while being outshot 40-20, then making a mistake late to pick up the “L” and get all the blame for it. He was a much more capable player than fans ever gave him credit for. 3 Quote
... Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 5:37 PM, dudacek said: Captures the essence of Lucic about as well as anything I’ve ever read. Except for the last few months Lehner was defined here by keeping the score 2-2 while being outshot 40-20, then making a mistake late to pick up the “L” and get all the blame for it. He was a much more capable player than fans ever gave him credit for. Expand Can't disagree. He was a mess personally, but the team was a mess professionally while he was here. 2 Quote
Doohicksie Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 2:11 PM, shrader said: They really need to turn this into some sort of psychological test: what did you see first. And I'll admit it, I saw the puppy first. Expand What puppy? On 11/4/2019 at 5:07 PM, Brawndo said: He’s not wrong Expand He was actually pretty diplomatic by saying "arguably." I, for one, appreciate the weasel word. Quote
bunomatic Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 The team was dreadful while he was here and he was a part of that team. Own it. 1 Quote
inkman Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 6:49 PM, Doohickie said: What puppy? Expand I believe they are of the sweater variety. 1 Quote
Stoner Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/3/2019 at 10:39 PM, SwampD said: I passed. Expand Me too. It's obvious there's a cat under there. Quote
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 9:23 PM, PASabreFan said: Me too. It's obvious there's a cat under there. Expand Quote
#freejame Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 5:06 PM, WildCard said: The leagues in baseball will be pretty useless as far as rule differences go soon enough; the NL will adopt the DH eventually. Though there is so much more travel in baseball leagues are a necessity anyways Expand Shut your mouth 1 Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 8:54 PM, bunomatic said: The team was dreadful while he was here and he was a part of that team. Own it. Expand I’m not saying what he said is factually wrong but last I checked the goalie plays in some sort of defensive role. Like maybe the last line of defense. 1 Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 Hasek was an ass, but did he say stuff along these lines, I honestly forget Quote
Eleven Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 2:05 PM, Wyldnwoody44 said: Hasek was an ass, but did he say stuff along these lines, I honestly forget Expand Not that I recall, but we didn't have twitter back then. Quote
Eleven Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 4:41 PM, Let's Go B-Lo said: The Isles thought so much of him that he's playing in Chicago this year. Expand Umm, remember who turned down whom? Quote
Curt Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 5:09 PM, Eleven said: Umm, remember who turned down whom? Expand Pretty sure it was NY who declined to bring back Lehner more so than vice versa. Quote
Eleven Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 6:08 PM, Curt said: Pretty sure it was NY who declined to bring back Lehner more so than vice versa. Expand Nope; they made him a two-year offer. He chose one year, more money per year (prorating the NYI offer), in Chicago. Quote
Curt Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) On 11/5/2019 at 6:13 PM, Eleven said: Nope; they made him a two-year offer. He chose one year, more money per year (prorating the NYI offer), in Chicago. Expand https://www.sny.tv/islanders/news/robin-lehner-explains-what-happened-with-him-and-islanders/308698400 Lehner: "It not working out in Long Island had nothing to do with me. I never walked away from anything." "We were still pretty much all in with Long Island, and they walked away," Lehner said. "They didn't want to do anything. They walked away with another goalie." Read article for more details. Edited November 5, 2019 by Curt Quote
Eleven Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 6:20 PM, Curt said: https://www.sny.tv/islanders/news/robin-lehner-explains-what-happened-with-him-and-islanders/308698400 Lehner: "It not working out in Long Island had nothing to do with me. I never walked away from anything." "We were still pretty much all in with Long Island, and they walked away," Lehner said. "They didn't want to do anything. They walked away with another goalie." Read article for more details. Expand That is likely more reliable than the wikipedia article I looked at. Still, Chicago gave him $5M for a reason. Quote
LGR4GM Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 6:36 PM, Eleven said: That is likely more reliable than the wikipedia article I looked at. Still, Chicago gave him $5M for a reason. Expand They have a questionable GM who spent years not addressing the growing problem that was developing in net? Quote
Taro T Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 2:05 PM, Wyldnwoody44 said: Hasek was an ass, but did he say stuff along these lines, I honestly forget Expand About the worst thing that Hasek said about teammates or coaches/ staff was saying (and this is paraphrasing) "It would be better for me if he was not here.". Which was in reference to Ted Nolan returning for the '97-'98 season. Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 8:09 PM, Taro T said: About the worst thing that Hasek said about teammates or coaches/ staff was saying (and this is paraphrasing) "It would be better for me if he was not here.". Which was in reference to Ted Nolan returning for the '97-'98 season. Expand If I recall correctly Nolan did not return. Something about a 1 year contract offer to the coach of the year and he told them no. Enter Ruff. Hasek happy. Hasek not only quit on the team he forced the coach out. Yuck. Quote
PerreaultForever Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 2:05 PM, Wyldnwoody44 said: Hasek was an ass, but did he say stuff along these lines, I honestly forget Expand As I remember it I think he did. He had big issues with Teddy N. and the style of play and lots of things. He was forgiven publicly due to his greatness. Quote
Curt Posted November 5, 2019 Report Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 6:36 PM, Eleven said: That is likely more reliable than the wikipedia article I looked at. Still, Chicago gave him $5M for a reason. Expand What was the reason? Quote
Brawndo Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/las-vegas-casino-sues-nhls-evander-kane-over-500k-in-gambling-markers-1886381/ 1 Quote
Hank Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 11:17 PM, New Scotland (NS) said: If I recall correctly Nolan did not return. Something about a 1 year contract offer to the coach of the year and he told them no. Enter Ruff. Hasek happy. Hasek not only quit on the team he forced the coach out. Yuck. Expand Wasn't there a rumour about Nolan banging Hasek's wife? Or am I misremembering? If so, you can't blame Hasek for wanting him out. Quote
Weave Posted November 6, 2019 Report Posted November 6, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 12:16 AM, Brawndo said: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/las-vegas-casino-sues-nhls-evander-kane-over-500k-in-gambling-markers-1886381/ Expand A kinder, gentler Vegas these days..... Quote
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