GDT: 2/28/20 Sabres @ Golden Knights 10pm ET, MSG and WGR550

[SABRES 0311]

2 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said:

This is why I’m going to defend any person who gets verbally attacked in a comment. 

Were all humans with lives, right?

Yeah until they’re a T800. Your name better not be Sarah.

[Randall Flagg]

10 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Almost positive those 2 he took late there were the 1st 2 he's taken since the maintenance day.  He definitely didn't take any against the Pens nor Jets.  Don't recall him taking any against the Avs either.

Just got done explaining to my dad that this was happening, and why Jack was so off. Then Jack goes and takes two draws. He thinks I just make stuff up 

[Curt]

2 minutes ago, SwampD said:

Kum ba yah.

You and Patrick Berglund can hug it out.

This doesn’t even make sense.

“Hugging it out” is something you do with someone you’ve had disagreement with as a reconciliation.  Why would I be hugging it out with Berglund?

 

[thewookie1]

I enjoyed Eichel's warrior-mode after we went down two. But I would guess he won't be finishing this season based on whatever injury he's fighting through barring us winning the next 4 or 5. 

1 minute ago, PerreaultForever said:

Top line definitely not getting it done in the big games that's for sure. Jack might be playing hurt, he might be tired out from over use, other teams might be paying more attention to them as we play tighter harder games, maybe a combination of all 3 but they certainly don't dominate like they have to for us to be successful.

I'd imagine all three.

Just now, SabresBillsFan said:

It’s only a matter of time before he wants out. But I’m gonna say this he can be much more of a factor if he skated hard every shift . He coasts around a lot. 

I don't there's a single high end player who plays 20+ min a night who doesn't coast some to conserve energy.

[Randall Flagg]

Didn't see much out of Kahun. And I don't mean that in a way that speaks negative of his game. Literally didn't see him very much 

[SabresBillsFan]

1 minute ago, thewookie1 said:

I enjoyed Eichel's warrior-mode after we went down two. But I would guess he won't be finishing this season based on whatever injury he's fighting through barring us winning the next 4 or 5. 

I'd imagine all three.

I don't there's a single high end player who plays 20+ min a night who doesn't coast some to conserve energy.

I agree but he could flat out be a major factor if he turn on the jets and took shorter shifts. I like Jack but that’s what I see. A guy with a ton of talent who only turns it on every once in awhile.

[Tondas]

I'm not sure why I'm so pissed, I just feel this was the end of our season.  This game.  We HAD to win it.  One goal, by a newcomer, is all we got.  GDammit!  GDammit!

Edited February 29, 2020 by Tondas

[Thorner]

3 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

Just got done explaining to my dad that this was happening, and why Jack was so off. Then Jack goes and takes two draws. He thinks I just make stuff up 

He definitely has a nagging injury but there were a few mental gaffes as well

[Randall Flagg]

Two cup contenders playing in a manner conducive to maximizing their seeding and getting prepared for long runs. The Sabres gave everything they had, and played 4.5 of their strongest periods of the year to match. These games were a good barometer of the gap between us and where we want to be

[SABRES 0311]

1 minute ago, Curt said:

This doesn’t even make sense.

“Hugging it out” is something you do with someone you’ve had disagreement with as a reconciliation.  Why would I be hugging it out with Berglund?

 

Dude, let’s look at some facts.

1. @SwampDis just mad about the game.

2. He’s not hurting anyone venting.

3. Epstein didn’t kill himself.

4. He’s not the only one who ever thought this.

5. He’s the only with the balls to actually say.

6. There’s no such thing as a safe space.

7. I’m completely messing with you.

[SabresBillsFan]

I have season tickets to the Knights and I’m not sure if Buffalo came to play or Vegas wasn’t motivated because Vegas usually plays a heavy forecheck style and really close the gaps quickly on teams on the defensive side of the game. All in all not impressed with Hutton and the defense needs some work in Buffalo. Maybe a new defensive coach?

[Tondas]

1 minute ago, Randall Flagg said:

Two cup contenders playing in a manner conducive to maximizing their seeding and getting prepared for long runs. The Sabres gave everything they had, and played 4.5 of their strongest periods of the year to match. These games were a good barometer of the gap between us and where we want to be

Randall, too soon, man, too soon.  Let me grieve.

[SabresBillsFan]

4 minutes ago, Tondas said:

I'm not sure why I'm so pissed, I just feel this was the end of our season.  This game.  We HAD to win it.  One goal, by a newcomer, is all we got.  GDammit!  GDammit!

This is the Sabres story every year! It’s difficult being a Buffalo fan because at the end of the day they always find ways to disappoint.

[sabremike]

1 minute ago, Randall Flagg said:

Two cup contenders playing in a manner conducive to maximizing their seeding and getting prepared for long runs. The Sabres gave everything they had, and played 4.5 of their strongest periods of the year to match. These games were a good barometer of the gap between us and where we want to be

Maybe next time put that type of effort in against the dogshit teams we threw away all those points against and maybe our season wouldn't be over before the end of February.

3 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

Dude, let’s look at some facts.

1. @SwampDis just mad about the game.

2. He’s not hurting anyone venting.

3. Epstein didn’t kill himself.

4. He’s not the only one who ever thought this.

5. He’s the only with the balls to actually say.

6. There’s no such thing as a safe space.

7. I’m completely messing with you.

I just have to...

[Indabuff]

3 minutes ago, Tondas said:

I'm not sure why I'm so pissed, I just feel this was the end of our season.  This game,  We HAD to win it.  One goal, by a newcomer, is all we got.  GDammit!  GDammit!

Could be that this 0-2 run is indicative that squeaking into the playoffs is not coming to fruition.  

[CallawaySabres]

Up

Down

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Down

Down

Down

This team is not good at all....still. eh, used to it

[SwampD]

3 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

Dude, let’s look at some facts.

1. @SwampDis just mad about the game.

2. He’s not hurting anyone venting.

3. Epstein didn’t kill himself.

4. He’s not the only one who ever thought this.

5. He’s the only with the balls to actually say.

6. There’s no such thing as a safe space.

7. I’m completely messing with you.

I’m not just mad about the game.

I’m mad about these pussies who have played here making millions of dollars who claim to be so fragile that they needed to go somewhere else to find their smile. F to the U. 

That may be too strong, but I am certainly not going to celebrate their accomplishments once they leave here.

Grow a set and admit that you were a piece of *****.

[Indabuff]

8 minutes ago, sabremike said:

Maybe next time put that type of effort in against the dogshit teams we threw away all those points against and maybe our season wouldn't be over before the end of February.

 

 

Pretty much sums up my sentiment.  I don't watch a lot of other games but the ones I do it seems that other teams are always hustling.    

[SabresBillsFan]

37 minutes ago, Nitro60 said:

I would rather see them keep their prospects.  The history of trades in this past decade are good indication on why they are not a play off contender.

^ This, I think they need to be patient and not rush these players in.

[Andrew Amerk]

37 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

Yeah until they’re a T800. Your name better not be Sarah.

Their exoskeletons were made with human tissues, or something. You know you got emotional at the end of T2 when Arnold understood feelings. 

Also, John was wearing a sweet Public Enemy shirt. 

[Hank]

49 minutes ago, dudacek said:

His offence is really coming along and I love the way he seems to want the puck when the game is on the line.

He followed his man into the corner leaving a man open in prime space in the slot on goal one. Not his fault, per se, but the wrong decision.

He was shoulder to shoulder with the puck carrier multiple times on goal two and couldn’t separate him from the puck. Right idea, poor execution.

He made a real weak stick check effort at the blue line on goal four when all he needed to do was lean on his man to stop him from getting a shot on the empty net.

Three Vegas goals that better play from him might have prevented.

The first goal was because of a very bad line change, that wasn't on him. 

[SABRES 0311]

4 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said:

Their exoskeletons were made with human tissues, or something. You know you got emotional at the end of T2 when Arnold understood feelings. 

Also, John was wearing a sweet Public Enemy shirt. 

I’ll always remember the end of T2. In the end Arnold found his love for the game. Maybe we should dip a few players in molten metal to see if it works for them.

[Andrew Amerk]

1 minute ago, SABRES 0311 said:

I’ll always remember the end of T2. In the end Arnold found his love for the game. Maybe we should dip a few players in molten metal to see if it works for them.

Or maybe we just need more Earl of Bud, and less DJ Milk. 

Bud > Milk 

[gilbert11]

1 hour ago, Tondas said:

I feel like this is the end.  I'll always watch, but I think this is the end of the playoff dream.

“Just when you think you’re out, they pull you back in.”

[PerreaultForever]

35 minutes ago, Hank said:

The first goal was because of a very bad line change, that wasn't on him. 

Not entirely. Kahun  could have moved in and kept Roy from circling back in towards the goal but he chose to just stand out front instead.

This sort of thing has been a problem long before he got here. Many of our forwards simply do not cover for D men caught out of position. It's bad team D. You watch any good defensive team (like Boston) and 9 times out of 10 their forwards cover for their D if they get caught. We're better than we used to be, but we still play poor team D.