GDT Nashville Predators @ Buffalo Sabres - Rick Jeanneret Banner Ceremony 6:30

[Carmel Corn]

Hopefully Levi, Portillo, Johnson, Power, etc. will see what happened in Buffalo tonight and help them with their decision making.

[Spoonman]

9 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said:

Well a lot more tickets will sell next year. We are on the rise. 

 

[klos1963]

Something really good brewing with this team. I was all gloom and doom at the start of the season, but I'm totally on board now.  They're a fun team to watch, some great young talent on the team, and some real exciting players ready to make the jump next season. I take back most of what I said this past offseason. Still work to do, but reason to be very excited for next season. I forgot how great hockey is to watch when it's played with passion and skill. What's really great is that they are focusing on scoring goals, not winning boring games. Just the style fans love to see.

[Spoonman]

Just now, Spoonman said:

 

 🍆 yes we are. 👀

[GASabresIUFAN]

26 minutes ago, The Ghost of Yuri said:

He hasn't been the most productive, but he's been the hardest working forward.  Is he our new Mike Grier?

Just wait until they put Quinn with him next year.  He just needs a linemate who can score.

[HumanSlinky39]

I really hope that support continues to swell. I don't expect an atmosphere like tonight every night, but this team absolutely deserves Buffalo's support. They're becoming a blast to watch and are beating some very good teams.

[GASabresIUFAN]

Thank the Lord they didn’t f-up RJ night.  
 

My great hope is the Sabres make it back to the Cup and RJ comes back to call one of the Cup games.

[Spoonman]

1 minute ago, klos1963 said:

Something really good brewing with this team. I was all gloom and doom at the start of the season, but I'm totally on board now.  They're a fun team to watch, some great young talent on the team, and some real exciting players ready to make the jump next season. I take back most of what I said this past offseason. Still work to do, but reason to be very excited for next season. I forgot how great hockey is to watch when it's played with passion and skill. What's really great is that they are focusing on scoring goals, not winning boring games. Just the style fans love to see.

Meatballs got them past ‘soccer’ hockey (1-nil) vs. prior guy.

[K-9]

I know we joke about “must win” all the time, but this really was a must win game and the boys showed up and did just that. Couldn’t be more proud of our peeps, either. We gave the team a glimpse of what we really are as fans. Just give us a reason to love ya guys, because this city wants to in the worst way. 

[SDS]

Alex Tuch sure acts like a captain. And I was floored Eakin was on the other arm. 

[Flashsabre]

Great Night

If you don’t like these guys then look at yourself. That team picture at the end with RJ was as emotional as it gets.

I love tuning into games for the first time in a long time. Finish the year strong, and build for next season.

 

[Slack_in_MA]

Nice dub Sabres! Keep ‘er rollin’!

[CTJoe]

4 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Just wait until they put Quinn with him next year.  He just needs a linemate who can score.

Like JJ Peterka?

[pi2000]

Great win for RJ! Love seeing a full barn and fans into the ebb and flow of the game, reminded me of the Hasek era.

Lost in the celebration, Tage Thomspon just did something ROR has never done in his career... score 30g.. and he's not done.   

Trade won, confirmed! 🤣

[GASabresIUFAN]

Just now, pi2000 said:

Great win for RJ! Love seeing a full barn and fans into the ebb and flow of the game, reminded me of the Hasek era.

Lost in the celebration, Tage Thomspon just did something ROR has never done in his career... score 30g.. and he's not done.   

Trade won, confirmed! 🤣

Lol.  
 

The return on Jack trade is looking pretty good as well. I love the joy Krebs plays with.  He’ll never forget scoring the first goal tonight.  

[jad1]

This team has a lot of things moving in the right direction, but it took RJ to bring the fans back.  And that makes sense, as he's been drawing fans to the Sabres his entire brilliant career.

And all credit to the team, showing the fans that they're worth their attention. Another mini Cup game, and the team kept it going.  Let's go Sabres!

[JohnC]

33 minutes ago, The Ghost of Yuri said:

He hasn't been the most productive, but he's been the hardest working forward.  Is he our new Mike Grier?

Excellent observation about his current hardnose style of play. Who would have thought that about Mitts a couple years ago who many considered him to be a soft player? He's now an effort and grinding player like Grier only he has more offensive skills. He made some nice long passes in this game to set free players who had some open ice in front of them. 

[GASabresIUFAN]

No points for Josi tonight. To bad.

[SwampD]

21 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

That was *****in nuts

It really was. Can't wait to watch it again tomorrow morning.

[PromoTheRobot]

34 minutes ago, SwampD said:

Get a radio guy to do radio, then. He's fine for TV.

I've said the same. They started simulcasting because both TV and Radio wanted RJ. Since they are calling road games off a TV screen WGR ought to have Hammy call the games.

[Stoner]

11 minutes ago, SDS said:

Alex Tuch sure acts like a captain. And I was floored Eakin was on the other arm. 

Just when you thought it was over, that happened. It was exhilarating and terrifying at once.

[LGR4GM]

16 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Just wait until they put Quinn with him next year.  He just needs a linemate who can score.

Him who!?!?

[Stoner]

I'll say.

[JohnC]

Some quick thoughts on this game: If I had to give a first star it would go to Anderson who at the end of the game stayed strong when Nashville was making a hard push. Tage would be vying with Anderson for the top star because he scored two goals. A collective third star should go to the team for its backchecking. It was ferocious throughout the game without any let-ups. Nashville is a good team and had a lot to play for in this game. 

It's difficult to single out players because everyone played hard. I thought Tuch stood out and so did Skinner, Krebs, Mitts and Okposo. The full house was energized and created a dynamite atmosphere. As a spectator watching this game on TV this was a tense game. I really wanted a win for RJ and for the fans. They deserve it. 

In this stretch the Sabres have earned points in 8 consecutive games. That's quite an achievement. 

 

 

Edited April 2, 2022 by JohnC

[LGR4GM]

22 minutes ago, Spoonman said:

Dude, they OWN the organization! KA & Meatballs have this thing in a positive direction (& the Bills & Sabres are talking - to maximize cultural & organizational growth mind set.) I believe it is going in the right direction. ☮️ out.

Cool, Terry and Kim can stay the ***** out of decision making, dude.