Night Train Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Upon the start of the season, I belived it would take 1 more season with a 25-30 point increase seemingly too much. To be in the conversation for a possible playoff spot today is amazing. The 8 game losing streak was sobering and may be what costs them down the stretch but they're far ahead of my expectations. 1 Quote
skaught Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Thorny said: What image format is this? I can never see your posted images 2 hours ago, Doohickie said: It's an animated gif. I can see it fine. It's actually an animated WebP. @Thorny what browser are you using? 1 Quote
Thorner Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 15 minutes ago, skaught said: It's actually an animated WebP. @Thorny what browser are you using? Safari on iPhone Quote
skaught Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) I assume whatever version of safari you have is too old to display it. Looks like it's only supported on Safari > 11. Edited January 26, 2023 by skaught 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Isles lose to Ottawa in regulation. 2 Quote
Buffalonill Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Thorny said: What image format is this? I can never see your posted images Upgrade on a new phone 1 Quote
JohninMinn. Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 This is a young highly skilled team that will continue to gel during the 82 game preseason. I think they will surprise the experts and get passed the first round. 1 Quote
dudacek Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Brawndo said: It's all just exercises in math that ultimately don't mean a thing (we still need to win, they need to lose). But when he says we need 41 points in our next 35 games for an even chance, that doesn't seem too daunting at all. We've played 2 points behind that pace over our past 35 and well above it for our past 25. Quote
dudacek Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 Since Nov. 21 (the end of the 8-game losing streak), the Sabres are 19/8/3. That is behind only Boston, Carolina, Toronto and (barely) Tampa. That’s 30 games - not a small sample size. Quote
steveoath Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 3:20 PM, French Collection said: My flag is the Buffaslug, I’ll have to upgrade. Mine too, I'm not upgrading I think its great. But could be in the minority on that one 1 Quote
Sabres73 Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 So today, if we win and the Penguins lose to the Sharks in regulation, guess where we're sittin'? 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 9:37 PM, Doohickie said: Isles lose to Ottawa in regulation. I'm shocked to learn that the Lamoriello way of old and slow shutdown isn't working, shocked. 53 minutes ago, Sabres73 said: So today, if we win and the Penguins lose to the Sharks in regulation, guess where we're sittin'? Is the first tiebreaker regulation wins? Quote
Taro T Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 5 hours ago, LGR4GM said: I'm shocked to learn that the Lamoriello way of old and slow shutdown isn't working, shocked. Is the first tiebreaker regulation wins? It is. But if the Sabres win in regulation they're on to the next tiebreaker ROW. Quote
DarthEbriate Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 6 hours ago, Sabres73 said: So today, if we win and the Penguins lose to the Sharks in regulation, guess where we're sittin'? Technically, we're already ahead of the Caps by points percentage. The Caps are chasin' us. But yes, it would be pretty slick to get into the All Star Break with a spot in the playoffs in both points in the standings (officially) and by points percentage. Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, Taro T said: It is. But if the Sabres win in regulation they're on to the next tiebreaker ROW. Oh we got those flightless bastsrds there. 6 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: Technically, we're already ahead of the Caps by points percentage. The Caps are chasin' us. But yes, it would be pretty slick to get into the All Star Break with a spot in the playoffs in both points in the standings (officially) and by points percentage. Never count games you have played yet. But ik what you mean. Quote
DarthEbriate Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Oh we got those flightless bastsrds there. Never count games you have played yet. But ik what you mean. Agreed. Just going by the COVID shutoff year where they would've picked the 16 playoff teams by percentage points if they hadn't elected for the play-in round. Quote
Taro T Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 10 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: Agreed. Just going by the COVID shutoff year where they would've picked the 16 playoff teams by percentage points if they hadn't elected for the play-in round. And technically that is the 1st tie breaker. But will ignore that one until we're told the season is done & there are teams tied in the standings that don't have the same # of points. And like you said, that 1st tie breaker supplanted points as being the statistic used to rank teams in '20. Quote
Thorner Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 Honestly, I can’t see us staying in the race much longer. I’m sorry. It seems inevitable- we’ll soon be so solidly in a playoff spot that using the term “race” would feel wildly misplaced. 7 hours ago, LGR4GM said: I'm shocked to learn that the Lamoriello way of old and slow shutdown isn't working, shocked. Is the first tiebreaker regulation wins? They are all well shaven and clean cut though 3 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 7 hours ago, LGR4GM said: I'm shocked to learn that the Lamoriello way of old and slow shutdown isn't working, shocked. Is the first tiebreaker regulation wins? I think it's head-to-head, then Regulation/OT wins (shootout wins are considered lesser). 1 Quote
Thorner Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Doohickie said: I think it's head-to-head, then Regulation/OT wins (shootout wins are considered lesser). It’s regulation wins first then regulation OT Even “Wins” outright comes before head to head. Edited January 28, 2023 by Thorny 1 2 Quote
Doohicksie Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Thorny said: It’s regulation wins first then regulation OT Even “Wins” outright comes before head to head. Thanks for calling me on my BS. 1 Quote
Sabres73 Posted January 29, 2023 Report Posted January 29, 2023 Sharks leading the Penguins 4-3 after two... 1 Quote
Captain Caveman Posted January 29, 2023 Report Posted January 29, 2023 Win tonight and we're in business (the business of being in playoff position) 1 Quote
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 29, 2023 Report Posted January 29, 2023 Alas just .1 seconds short Quote
Stoner Posted January 29, 2023 Report Posted January 29, 2023 18 hours ago, Thorny said: Honestly, I can’t see us staying in the race much longer. I’m sorry. It seems inevitable- we’ll soon be so solidly in a playoff spot that using the term “race” would feel wildly misplaced. They are all well shaven and clean cut though So fans of a franchise that has been out of the playoffs for 12 years are taking shots at a highly successful GM whose team is right with us in the standings? Time will tell if Lou is old news and the Sabres are avant garde. Quote
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