GDT: They’re Bad, Islanders at Sabres 2/15/21, 7PM MSG, NBCSN, WGR

[CallawaySabres]

This officially goes down as my most hated Buffalo team in the history of the city.

[JujuFish]

Sigh.

[Doohicksie]

47 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said:

Srsly?

Yeah.  My point was Staal is unnoticeable in terms of whether he's out there or not.

And besides, I wasn't the person trying to simultaneously getting to people to stop talking about it AND trying to get the last word in.  You just couldn't let it lie.

Edited February 16, 2021 by Doohickie

[Claude Balls]

***** this franchise. And ***** you Pegula, you worthless POS.

 

 

[Gatorman0519]

No shots on goal the last 23 minutes of the game.  I have no words. 

[eman]

5 minutes ago, Claude Balls said:

Lol, over 18 mins without a shot on goal. GTFO. ***** you RK you piece of *****

Krueger is not the coach that will turn this around. I would really respect Terry if he went out and managed to get Gallant now. I know it looks crazy having changed so many coaches, but at least it would look like he actually gave a ####! And then maybe there would be accountability on the ice and if you you get soft around Gallant, you're out of here. The effort after the start of the first is just pathetic and one we have seen season after season after season. Franchise is a joke.

[Thorner]

Depends how one wants to look at it.

4-5-2 isn't that bad, considering the rust that may be expected from a team that hadn't played in so long, relative to most teams. Playoffs still mathematically on the table. 

That benefit of the doubt starts to wear off though after around 10 games, and 4 wins in your first 11 isn't a great sign. 

Good first 2 periods, concerning lack of 5v5 goals notwithstanding, and a lackluster 3rd. 

 

[Slack_in_MA]

Lifeless. Lot of emotionless faces. That third was the epitome of going through the motions.

[SABRES 0311]

Some of these guys are mentally checked out.  Coach can’t get them going.  It’s not just a player or coach problem.  It’s both.

[GASabresIUFAN]

The D didn’t lose this game.  Our continued lack of 5 on 5 offense is so bad it’s funny. 
 

[Brawndo]

1 minute ago, Scottysabres said:

Well, the Taylor Hall on my roster, where's my 1st over all pick curse is definitely worthy of it's own thread.........no?

Of course this year really doesn’t have any top end talent like previous years 

[SwampD]

This team sucks. 

Heartless pussies.

[Doohicksie]

8 minutes ago, Thorny said:

Serious self own

The point was so brilliantly made by the Isles I could not let it lie.

[Zamboni]

Who the heck is honestly surprised at a loss?

Surprised at the effort level, sure. 
 

The loss ... not surprised.

[Norcal]

They're just getting over Covid-19 there's no telling how much it affected them. I'll give em a pass tonight. 

Too much Barzal vs Irwin tonight

Keep playing Will Borgen! 

[Gatorman0519]

Just now, Thorny said:

Depends how one wants to look at it.

4-5-2 isn't that bad, considering the rust that may be expected from a team that hadn't played in so long, relative to most teams. Playoffs still mathematically on the table. 

That benefit of the doubt starts to wear off though after around 10 games, and 4 wins in your first 11 isn't a great sign. 

Good first 2 periods, concerning lack of 5v5 goals notwithstanding, and a lackluster 3rd. 

 

2 wins in regulation.  That’s horrific. Worst in the league. 

[Pimlach]

Final minute plus with extra attacker and no Eichel on the ice????   Who is coaching this team?  
 

No shots on goal in the 3rd period.  Second time in since 2011.  

[Thorner]

1 minute ago, Brawndo said:

Of course this year really doesn’t have any top end talent like previous years 

I'm already on the "trade the damn pick" bandwagon. 

[PerreaultForever]

Boy does this team suck. Seems like none of them care either. No effort at all. 

Only positive thing I can say is Borgen wasn't horrible. 

I had the Florida battle on the tv while I was streaming this piece of crap. Boy what a difference. 

 

[jad1]

1 minute ago, Let's Go B-Lo said:

That's being too kind.  He noticable in that he's often spotted standing still, not chasing down plays, not getting into corners, and basically looking like the old guy in beer league that just wants to vulture tap-in rebound goals from 3 feet in front and not do much of anything else.

Well he did outplay Hall tonight, so he's got that going for him.

[thewookie1]

How does our team not change no matter what they do personnel wise? 

How did Skinner and now Hall seemingly turn into pumpkins?

Even Eichel just looks off.

 

At least Dahlin looked pretty good and so did Borgen.

[Claude Balls]

3 minutes ago, Thorny said:

Depends how one wants to look at it.

4-5-2 isn't that bad, considering the rust that may be expected from a team that hadn't played in so long, relative to most teams. Playoffs still mathematically on the table. 

That benefit of the doubt starts to wear off though after around 10 games, and 4 wins in your first 11 isn't a great sign. 

Good first 2 periods, concerning lack of 5v5 goals notwithstanding, and a lackluster 3rd. 

 

WTF are you watching??? 

[JoeSchmoe]

2 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Final minute plus with extra attacker and no Eichel on the ice????   Who is coaching this team?  
 

No shots on goal in the 3rd period.  Second time in since 2011.  

I'd staple jacks butt firmly on the bench if he wants to keep up that effort and body language.

[SwampD]

Zero shots in the third,... with a 90 sec power play. 
 

What is the point of watching a team this bad?

[Doohicksie]

22 minutes ago, Let's Go B-Lo said:

Funny, I think I just heard someone else talking about the massive gap Dahlin left.  Huh.  Crazy talk I guess.

Weird, huh.