GDT: Blackhawks at Sabres 4-29-22 at 7PM

[Digger]

I'm glad that they pulled out the win tonight.  Nice way to end the season.  There's definitely hope (with real substance not just hopium) going into this off season.  I also don't expect any shocking words from the locker clean out interviews (which is truly joyful for Sabres fans everywhere).

[HumanSlinky39]

1 minute ago, Doohickie said:

Love the hug Tage gives Casey.... I know everyone says Okie, Tuch, even Dahlin for captain, but don't count Tage out.

 

If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say Okposo gets the C and Tuch, Dahlin and Tage get As.

[Doohicksie]

1 minute ago, HumanSlinky39 said:

If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say Okposo gets the C and Tuch, Dahlin and Tage get As.

Except there are only 3 total:  Either 3As or a C and 2As.

[Norcal]

Nice win for RJ

[HumanSlinky39]

3 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

Except there are only 3 total:  Either 3As or a C and 2As.

Don't some teams have 3 As? I guess I've never paid that much attention to it.

 

Edit - some teams rotate, forgot about that.

Edited April 30, 2022 by HumanSlinky39

[Slack_in_MA]

Nice win. Can't wait for October. Go Sabres!

[SwampD]

The only way I didn't want that game to end was with Jonathan Toews scoring an OT winner. I don't know what it is, but I just can't stand that guy.

The way it ended was soooooo much better.

[Flashsabre]

Just thinking of where I was with this team at the end of the past few years and how much more hope and excitement for this offseason and moving forward.

Really hoping for:

1) Amerks sneak in and the kids develop some more.

2) Have a good draft and add some more highs end young pieces.

3) Spend the money smartly. Really upgrade in net and add a good piece on the back end.

[LGR4GM]

 

[thewookie1]

Just now, LGR4GM said:

 

Marty actually quoted this tweet

[Jävə Keith]

Farewell RJ victory cigar.

#ThankYouRJ #WeLoveYou

[Mustache of God]

23 minutes ago, HumanSlinky39 said:

If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say Okposo gets the C and Tuch, Dahlin and Tage get As.

Okposos is 100% getting the C for his last season.

[SABRES 0311]

1 minute ago, Mustache of God said:

Okposos is 100% getting the C for his last season.

He’s got a couple more in him.

[JohnC]

What was great about this game goes beyond the winning. This certainly was a RJ celebration. That was the highlight. And what made the evening special is that although this was a choppy game the near capacity crowd was into the game. What a contrast compared to when there was a half empty arena that happened too often this season. However, for the last third of the season the team was playing well and steadily the crowds started to increase. This team not only started to win with a greater frequency, it also played an entertaining style of game. Most people believe that this young team is going to get better. If this organization stays on track, I'm confident that the arena will be filled again and be a great environment to watch hockey games. What was lost can be regained. 

[Mustache of God]

3 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

He’s got a couple more in him.

*Last season of his current contract

[bunomatic]

Great win for the team and for RJ. Mitts becomes a trivia answer for RJs last goal call. I too am amped up for October. First time in many moons that I can honestly say that this team is trending in the right direction. 

[Zamboni]

16 minutes ago, Jävə Keith said:

Farewell RJ victory cigar.

#ThankYouRJ #WeLoveYou

Woah, It’s Yukon Cornelius!

 

[Jävə Keith]

A farewell single malt toast to RJ.

At the end of my dock, looking out over the lake and starry heavens while listening to best of RJ calls, holding back the tears of gratefulness.

#ThankYouRJ #WeLoveYou

#YouWillBeForeverInOurHearts&Memories

[GASabresIUFAN]

Thank G-d they didn’t blow RJ’s Last Call.

[Marvin]

The Sabres had a lot of trouble giving and receiving passes today.  At times, it looked like they were trying too hard and overplayed things.  Passes were too hard or the players were gripping their sticks so hard that the puck would bounce off the blade.

I've been pretty wistful since my wife got me my ticket.  (She had to work.)  Paraphrasing Greg Klyma's song, whose melancholic atmosphere aptly reflects my current mood: now that Rick's retired, Buffalo won't be the same 'cause we loved to hear Rick Jeanneret call the game.

[nfreeman]

Well, it wasn't a playoff game, but it was still a pretty nice way to go out, both for the team this season and for RJ, the soundtrack to our favorite hockey memories.

I think this might be my favorite RJ moment:

 

Thanks for the memories RJ.  Enjoy your retirement.

[Doohicksie]

I forgot to post a victory song.  I think for the Sabres right now this is appropriate:

 

[RochesterExpat]

Didn’t partake in the game day thread since it was a family affair and I’m not a big fan of using my phone when with family or friends, but my fiancée who has now watched two seasons of Sabres hockey remarked the team looked completely different than last year or even earlier this year.

I don’t believe it’s hopium anymore. When someone who only watches hockey on occasion says that, it must be noticeable.

[JujuFish]

27 minutes ago, nfreeman said:

I think this might be my favorite RJ moment:

 

I went to game 4 of that series (a 2-4 loss in Philly).  To this day, it's the only playoff game I've been to.

[Doohicksie]

1 hour ago, Mustache of God said:

*Last season of his current contract

He's a couple more in him.