GDT Florida @ Buffalo 1pm MSG

[matter2003]

Really starting to hate the Panthers.

[JohninMinn.]

Just now, PromoTheRobot said:

I'm flying to Chicago tomorrow. Hope they play better.

Talk to 88.

[KC Scouts]

"At least we didn't get shut out" vs literally having a stroke because the BIlls didn't crush the Dolphins in a home playoff game yesterday.

What a difference in how we view our franchises.....just funny to illustrate 

[Spoonman]

49 minutes ago, GoPre said:

It does matter because they’re down 2-0…. Getting few shots on goal…. Flat out tanking…. 

[Stoner]

Can you score three goals in 40 some seconds?

Don says no.

He quit.

Edited January 16, 2023 by PASabreFan

[Radar]

1 minute ago, JohninMinn. said:

There's only one move that can turn this team around.

And that would be?

[thewookie1]

I wish these guys would retain play from game to game because we’d win against Florida tomorrow. They are all just too slow on the uptick against the more physical/defensive teams

[LGR4GM]

Can't show up for 10 minutes and expect to win. 

 

[Pimlach]

12 minutes ago, Believer said:

Unbelievable… Granato sends them out flat in a 3rd period down two goals… again… How many times is it now??  His game planning, messaging, and ability to motivate are not NHL caliber… Still a development coach… Granato needs to grow his game, not just the kids

I can agree that DG needs to grow his game, coaches don't know it all, continuous learning is required.  Granato will admit to that. He will end up reaching a peak with this team, just like every coach on every team before him.  

I can't buy into him sending them out flat.  That is on the guys in the blue sweaters.  Coaches pep talks are the legend of movies.  Sure, a coach can inspire and motivate a team, but this is an 82 games season.     They know who Florida is, they know what the standings say, they know they are playing a kids matinee and they need to win the fan base back.  It is on the players in the locker room to be ready and accountable.   

[Doohicksie]

Just now, Radar said:

And that would be?

A steering wheel.

[PromoTheRobot]

1 minute ago, JohninMinn. said:

Talk to 88.

Bring him some 9-11 Tavern wings? Actually, leaving from Boston so that won't happen.

[French Collection]

1 hour ago, NJhopelessSabresfan66 said:

Another stinker playing an aggressive hard hitting team..... shocker. We are not ready for playoffs or playoff hockey

And, the Panthers sucked in the playoffs.

[PromoTheRobot]

So I've seen three of the last 5 teams play a smothering trap style defense and it totally neuters us. How will Granato & Co. respond?

Edited January 16, 2023 by PromoTheRobot

[matter2003]

Irritating game...didn't think the Sabres played terribly, just got a weird bounce of the first and then their normal start of the 3rd period mental vacation goal...

Outside of that I thought it was even and Bobrobsky made some good saves for them.

Sabres gotta learn how to play better against this type of team...

[Believer]

8 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

So apparently the Sabres thought the game started at 3, eh?

Nope… They thought it started with 10 minutes left…

[Radar]

2 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

I can agree that DG needs to grow his game, coaches don't know it all, continuous learning is required.  Granato will admit to that. He will end up reaching a peak with this team, just like every coach on every team before him.  

I can't buy into him sending them out flat.  That is on the guys in the blue sweaters.  Coaches pep talks are the legend of movies.  Sure, a coach can inspire and motivate a team, but this is an 82 games season.     They know who Florida is, they know what the standings say, they know they are playing a kids matinee and they need to win the fan base back.  It is on the players in the locker room to be ready and accountable.   

Agree. Coaches tearing into teams in today's world isn't effective and if it is it's short lived. Don't think it's coaching anyway. We're young and inconsistent and defensive play isn't there. Players need to learn a two way game. We have a lot of talent still learning how to win consistently.

[Captain Caveman]

gross

[CallawaySabres]

I am pretty sure this coach has taken them as far as he can. The Sabres have been figured out and there do not seem to be any adjustments. There will be some coaches fired at the end of the year so there should be some decent options.

[Believer]

8 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

can't buy into him sending them out flat

Really??… Go back and count the times in the last month… in the last four straight home losses… we gave up a goal in the first couple three minutes of the 3rd period… That’s on the Coach and the players… You and I just disagree… That’s ok… Not as sold on Granato as most here

[Sidc3000]

1 minute ago, CallawaySabres said:

I am pretty sure this coach has taken them as far as he can. The Sabres have been figured out and there do not seem to be any adjustments. There will be some coaches fired at the end of the year so there should be some decent options.

Granato isn’t going anywhere 

[Sidc3000]

13 minutes ago, matter2003 said:

Irritating game...didn't think the Sabres played terribly, just got a weird bounce of the first and then their normal start of the 3rd period mental vacation goal...

Outside of that I thought it was even and Bobrobsky made some good saves for them.

Sabres gotta learn how to play better against this type of team...

The Panthers played defense unlike the Sabres. Halfway through the third and Thompson had 2 SOG. Like I said earlier, they put a clinic on for the rest of the league on how to contain Tage. 

Edited January 16, 2023 by Sidc3000
I hate IOS keyboard

[Believer]

One last comment… Did you see that Panther batter Quinn behind the net with a half minute left in the game??… Boarded, Elbowed to the head, Cross-checked hard twice to the ice… No response from a teammate… None… That’s unacceptable… Guy should have been swarmed before heading to the penalty box… Should have given the Panthers a message… 

[Mb278]

Well that game sucked. 

 

[Pimlach]

15 minutes ago, Believer said:

Really??… Go back and count the times in the last month… in the last four straight home losses… we gave up a goal in the first couple three minutes of the 3rd period… That’s on the Coach and the players… You and I just disagree… That’s ok… Not as sold on Granato as most here

Not happy with the start of the 3rd period or the finish of the periods either.   I am big on not giving up this kinds of goals.   

I think today was all on the players but it is almost always the coach that gets the blame.  The old adage is you can fire the coach easier than 20 players. 

The players on this team need to step up.  They must assume accountability for their performance.  We need more players that hate to lose, not better pep talks.  

 

[Stoner]

2 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Not happy with the start of the 3rd period or the finish of the periods either.   I am big on not giving up this kinds of goals.   

I think today was all on the players but it is almost always the coach that gets the blame.  The old adage is you can fire the coach easier than 20 players. 

The players on this team need to step up.  They must assume accountability for their performance.  We need more players that hate to lose, not better pep talks.  

 

Hate to lose?