Andrew Amerk Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) For me, it was driving from Rochester to Buffalo with my friends just to attend the parties in the plaza in 2006. What an incredible atmosphere and thing to be a part of. I did attend the final game against Carolina in person, but the games I watched in the plaza were actually more fun. Edited February 7, 2021 by Andrew Amerk Quote
pi2000 Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 best franchise moment, Pegula best fan moment, May Day best team moment, ottawa game 5 W 1 Quote
That Aud Smell Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 2:18 AM, Eleven said: It did wipe the smirk off of Smuglinski's face. Expand I was with a group of pretty hetero-normative guys for that game - we were all standing in a living room - we dogpiled on the rabbit like a bunch of giddy pre-schoolers 1 Quote
mphs mike Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 Haven't scrolled through yet, but the title immediately made me think "Thank You Sabres" growing from a low murmur to an Aud filled chant as the Habs eliminated Buffalo in 1973. I was already a diehard, but that night still brings warm memories about possibilities 1 1 1 Quote
Stoner Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 3:18 PM, That Aud Smell said: I was with a group of pretty hetero-normative guys for that game - we were all standing in a living room - we dogpiled on the rabbit like a bunch of giddy pre-schoolers Expand I just pulled out my Funk & Wagnall. 1 Quote
Eleven Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 3:18 PM, That Aud Smell said: we dogpiled on the rabbit Expand I am completely unfamiliar with, and somewhat afraid of, the meaning of this. On 2/7/2021 at 4:59 PM, PASabreFan said: I just pulled out my Funk & Wagnall. Expand Now this, I know. I have one. 1 Quote
Stoner Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 4:59 PM, Eleven said: I am completely unfamiliar with, and somewhat afraid of, the meaning of this. Expand Urban Dictionary is your friend. Unless you've just had or are about to have lunch. Quote
Radar Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 4:57 PM, mphs mike said: Haven't scrolled through yet, but the title immediately made me think "Thank You Sabres" growing from a low murmur to an Aud filled chant as the Habs eliminated Buffalo in 1973. I was already a diehard, but that night still brings warm memories about possibilities Expand Those early years were the most exciting for me. 1 Quote
dudacek Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 4:57 PM, mphs mike said: Haven't scrolled through yet, but the title immediately made me think "Thank You Sabres" growing from a low murmur to an Aud filled chant as the Habs eliminated Buffalo in 1973. I was already a diehard, but that night still brings warm memories about possibilities Expand So a 4th-place team that lost in the first round after winning just once in a 12-game stretch as they closed out the season? (Sorry, not trying to piss on your memory at all, just making a point about perception.) Quote
LabattBlue Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) I know many of you weren't around for it, but 74-75 was the peak of the franchise. It was also a great time to be a Buffalo sports fan in general with OJ, Perreault and McAdoo all in Buffalo at the same time. Edited February 7, 2021 by LabattBlue 3 Quote
Eleven Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 6:27 PM, LabattBlue said: I know many of you weren't around for it, but 74-75 was the peak of the franchise. It was also a great time to be a Buffalo sports fan in general with OJ, Perreault and McAdoo all in Buffalo at the same time. Expand Seriously, the team did not peak 46 years ago. Come on. Quote
Stoner Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 5:56 PM, dudacek said: So a 4th-place team that lost in the first round after winning just once in a 12-game stretch as they closed out the season? (Sorry, not trying to piss on your memory at all, just making a point about perception.) Expand Totally devoid of context. Quote
LabattBlue Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 6:29 PM, Eleven said: Seriously, the team did not peak 46 years ago. Come on. Expand IMO...yes it did. I'm not sure if you were around in the mid 70's but the town was in a frenzy over the team. 1 Quote
Eleven Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 6:31 PM, LabattBlue said: IMO...yes it did. I'm not sure if you were around in the mid 70's but the town was in a frenzy over the team. Expand I was around but not aware. The town was in a frenzy over the team several other times as well. Pilot Field or whatever they call it was pretty full just for a simulcast in 1999. Alumni Plaza was packed in 2006 and 2007. Quote
LabattBlue Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) On 2/7/2021 at 6:33 PM, Eleven said: I was around but not aware. The town was in a frenzy over the team several other times as well. Pilot Field or whatever they call it was pretty full just for a simulcast in 1999. Alumni Plaza was packed in 2006 and 2007. Expand Like I said just my opinion. Kind of hard for you to criticize it when you say you weren't even "aware" of the Sabres around that time. Edited February 7, 2021 by LabattBlue Quote
inkman Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 1:20 PM, ubkev said: When Chris Jericho walked to the ring, live on Smackdown at Reunion Arena wearing a white Goat Head and a full cage helmet, grabbed the mic and screamed "no goal!!" at 20,000 hillbillies. Expand I really do everything I can to avoid all things wrastling as I feel like it’s the single dumbest form of entertainment ever created but here we are. Quote
inkman Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 3:18 PM, That Aud Smell said: I was with a group of pretty hetero-normative guys for that game - we were all standing in a living room - we dogpiled on the rabbit like a bunch of giddy pre-schoolers Expand Fun fact, inkman had never heard of Dog Pile or Pig Pile Until well into adulthood. We used to call it piling on. Not sure where the animals came into the picture. 1 Quote
Eleven Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) On 2/7/2021 at 6:35 PM, LabattBlue said: Like I said just my opinion. Kind of hard for you to criticize it when you say you weren't even "aware" of the Sabres around that time. Expand I was aware of the Sabres but not aware of what was going on in the city around me. I watched the beginnings of most games and went to a couple. But I was three. Just like the Bills frenzy of 2020 far surpassed that of 1988, I'm sure that the Sabres frenzy of 1999, 2006, and 2007 surpassed that of 1975. I've never seen a photo of a "welcome to Perreaultville" sign on the expressway... Edited February 7, 2021 by Eleven Quote
dudacek Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 6:31 PM, PASabreFan said: Totally devoid of context. Expand Exactly Quote
IKnowPhysics Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 There were many points that were simply amazing on and off the ice. But the on-ice performance of the team was never better than 2005-2007, a sentiment agreed upon by RJ. When Drury lines up against Nylander with 15 seconds left, down 1-0 to the Rangers in game 5 of the 2007 conference semifinals, the entire world knew we were going to score. We were simply unstoppable. 1 Quote
Eleven Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 7:42 PM, IKnowPhysics said: There were many points that were simply amazing on and off the ice. But the on-ice performance of the team was never better than 2005-2007, a sentiment agreed upon by RJ. When Drury lines up against Nylander with 15 seconds left, down 1-0 to the Rangers in game 5 of the 2007 conference semifinals, the entire world knew we were going to score. We were simply unstoppable. Expand And then they had to draft his kid. (No matter; Joki is fine by me). Quote
That Aud Smell Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) On 2/7/2021 at 6:43 PM, inkman said: Fun fact, inkman had never heard of Dog Pile or Pig Pile Until well into adulthood. We used to call it piling on. Not sure where the animals came into the picture. Expand On 2/7/2021 at 4:59 PM, Eleven said: I am completely unfamiliar with, and somewhat afraid of, the meaning of this. Expand Interesting. Maybe I watched more Looney Tunes than most Gen Xers? Edited February 7, 2021 by That Aud Smell 2 Quote
Taro T Posted February 7, 2021 Report Posted February 7, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 8:49 PM, That Aud Smell said: Interesting. Maybe I watched more Looney Tunes than most Gen Xers? Expand The Bugs Bunny Road Runner Hour and School House Rock were "must see tv" long before NBC came up w/ the phrase. 1 1 Quote
Pimlach Posted February 8, 2021 Report Posted February 8, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 5:44 AM, pi2000 said: best franchise moment, Pegula best fan moment, May Day best team moment, ottawa game 5 W Expand best franchise moment, Knox gets NHL franchise for Buffalo, Knox hires Imlach, Drafting Gil Perreault best fan moment, “Thank You Sabres” game in playoffs after 3rd season best team moment, SC Finals in 5th season. 3 Quote
Radar Posted February 8, 2021 Report Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) My response meant high point for me was first ten years of the franchise. My "fandom" level was higher then then at any time since. For others it would very possibly be different. I will be 78 next month and age makes a difference. Edited February 8, 2021 by Radar Quote
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