GDT Sabres at Kings, Feb. 13, 2023, 10:30 pm, MSG, WGR

[Believer]

Look at Dahlin fan and lose the puck… What is Granato saying to this team in practices??

[sabresouth]

Sure would be nice to have a decent goalie.  At least eliminate one of our problems. 

[SabresBillsFan]

Just now, French Collection said:

Sabres are explosive but I’m going to bed. Not feeling it tonight.

They won’t be able to explode in Los Angeles they play a pretty solid defensive system.

[Thorner]

8 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said:

3 losses in a row 

We were still playing at a 98 point pace in our last 10 headed in. Which while not enough to gain ground was enough to keep really close. A loss today drops us to a .500 point pace over the last 10, trending down towards the end of it. 

It’s not that bad, it just illustrates how hard it is to come from behind to make the playoffs. Have to keep at a good pace AND add a few good streaks. It’s tough especially with setbacks.

Luckily Washington loses a lot. Gotta string something together. But it’s only getting more difficult by the day. 

Not the time you want to be shuffling lines, ideally 

Edited February 14, 2023 by Thorny

[SabresBillsFan]

Just now, sabresouth said:

Sure would be nice to have a decent goalie.  At least eliminate one of our problems. 

Levi when every he gets here. Hopefully 

[Believer]

Granato didn’t have this team ready to play tonight… 

[Jon in Pasadena]

The entire team looks like someone slipped roofies into their Muscle Milk.

[Spoonman]

Just now, HumanSlinky39 said:

Next two games are against Anaheim and San Jose. If they don’t win both of those, season’s over. Right now, I’m not confident they win either. 

Over Reaction podcast doesn’t start until after the game. Keep your powder dry…. 

[SabresBillsFan]

Just now, Thorny said:

We were still playing at a 98 point pace in our last 10 headed in. Which while not enough to gain ground was enough to keep really close. A loss today drops us to a .500 point pace over the last 10, trending down towards the end of it. 

It’s not that bad, it just illustrates how hard it is to come from behind to make the playoffs. Have to keep at a good place AND add a few good streaks. It’s tough especially with setbacks.

Luckily Washington loses a lot. Gotta string something together 

Don’t see them making the playoffs. This team isn’t good enough defensively.

[HumanSlinky39]

[skaught]

I think the experiment was a failure, can we put the lines back?

[thewookie1]

I’m glad they’re such good friends but I think we need to trade Mitts if only to send a shot across the bow. 

[SabresBillsFan]

Just now, Believer said:

Granato didn’t have this team ready to play tonight… 

Wasn’t that the last two games as well.

[Gatorman0519]

Just now, Thorny said:

We were still playing at a 98 point pace in our last 10 headed in. Which while not enough to gain ground was enough to keep really close. A loss today drops us to a .500 point pace over the last 10, trending down towards the end of it. 

It’s not that bad, it just illustrates how hard it is to come from behind to make the playoffs. Have to keep at a good place AND add a few good streaks. It’s tough especially with setbacks.

Luckily Washington loses a lot. Gotta string something together 

I don’t share your optimism. I think there is a better chance we pick in the top ten again sadly. 

[DarthEbriate]

One of the issues of a three-goalie rotation is that they won't see the ice for awhile. Throw in a 10-day bye and...   Anderson hasn't played since 1/23 and looks it. Comrie hasn't played since 1/26. And the team in front of them is very haphazard. A strong defensive 1st, then the shorthanded goal against and they fell apart.

This is where having someone be the goon could be valuable and spark them, if not for tonight then for the rest of the trip. They need someone to step up with either an immediate goal or a big hit or an outright fight. Something.

[Spoonman]

Just now, Believer said:

Granato didn’t have this team ready to play tonight… 

Pregame meal was to heavy….

[Believer]

1 minute ago, SabresBillsFan said:

Wasn’t that the last two games as well.

Yes… The team does not respond to his messaging… 

[Andrew Amerk]

7 minutes ago, Norcal said:

Boys are gonna go on an absolute heater in the third period.

 

Someone needs to hold their butts to some flames. 

[Thorner]

2 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said:

I don’t share your optimism. I think there is a better chance we pick in the top ten again sadly. 

Not sure my post is all that optimistic just laying out the table. As I added as an addendum it’s not a great time to be shuffling lines. 
 

People do coaster a lot, though. There’s still 30 games left. 

Edited February 14, 2023 by Thorny

[Believer]

Where is the veteran leadership?… 

[Thorner]

Just now, Believer said:

Where is the veteran leadership?… 

Setting up shorties for the other team 

 

 

...I’m sorrry 

[SabresBillsFan]

3 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said:

I don’t share your optimism. I think there is a better chance we pick in the top ten again sadly. 

^ This

[Andrew Amerk]

1 minute ago, Believer said:

Where is the veteran leadership?… 

What veteran leadership? Okposo and nobody else?

[SabresBillsFan]

1 minute ago, Believer said:

Where is the veteran leadership?… 

Not a fan of Okposo. Should have been gone years ago and definitely not named Captain.

[Thorner]

The Cackling Duff being back to start the intermission was funny 

Edited February 14, 2023 by Thorny