GDT: Sabres @ Islanders - Mar. 7, 2023, 7:30pm, ESPN+/Hulu WGR

[Spoonman]

Just now, Gatorman0519 said:

It’s over. They can only afford about 5-6 more losses. No way with this schedule. 

[Stoner]

2 minutes ago, rickshaw said:

I think the kicking the puck i rule is a joke. They should all count. But there is no way that Hudson didn’t kick that in. What a joke call by Toronto.

Do you really want guys kicking at pucks?

[Scottysabres]

3 minutes ago, Claude Balls said:

Thank you officials for keeping Buffalo out of the playoffs. ***** clowns.

Shouldn't surprise anyone, they kept us from a cup in 99.

[Spoonman]

Just now, Spoonman said:

[Indabuff]

I really wanted that win to shut the goddam announcers up moreso than the Islanders and their fans.  

[pastajoe]

Another year without playoffs. Needed a better defenseman at the trade deadline to cover for injuries. But the process… 🙄

[TageMVP]

No defense, no checking, no grit, no face off prowess 

Same style of hockey year after year after year after year...

[Second Line Center]

At least in the NFL, the crew will debate and argue such a controversial call.  
 

This crew went full North Korea and dutifully defended the League.  

[JohninMinn.]

Just now, matter2003 said:

Of course it was a former Sabre that did us in

He moved his leg to redirect the puck. No goal. If he was still on the Sabres it wouldn't have counted.

 

[Claude Balls]

Just now, PromoTheRobot said:

Oh, gee. You have an excuse. "I wasn't paying attention." 

Go eat a bag of 💩. Youre such a negative for this board. I was listening!!! Sorry I couldnt watch every second like the almighty PTR. Sometimes making money is a little more important than a hockey game. Now kindly GFY.

[thewookie1]

I'm so tired of endless suffering with no respite.

Phantom penalties, absurd overturns, and missed calls in our favor seem to occur far too often against us.  

[Rasmus_]

Was not really digging the lines.  The Tuch and Samuelsson injuries were so detrimental to this team.  I also don't really like what I've seen thus far out of Greenway, but it's early.  

[LGR4GM]

Just now, TageMVP said:

 

Same style of hockey year after year after year after year...

Hahaha hahaha ahahaha

There's bs but then there's straight up lying to yourself. 

[Thorner]

Holy overreactions Batman 

Im with you fine folks, I’m hurting from this one. I know.

but let’s see how they adjust. Still lots of hockey left. 

[Second Line Center]

2 minutes ago, Thorny said:

Holy overreactions Batman 

Im with you fine folks, I’m hurting from this one. I know.

but let’s see how they adjust. Still lots of hockey left. 

It’s over. 
 

Injuries.  Schedule.  Horrific calls going against us.  Other teams winning.   And 6 points back.  That’s too much.  
 

It’s over.  It was over the second Tuch went down.  

Edited March 8, 2023 by Second Line Center

[TageMVP]

Just now, LGR4GM said:

Hahaha hahaha ahahaha

There's bs but then there's straight up lying to yourself. 

Lol 

The philosophy has been the same no matter who the players or coaches are 

Try to outscore the opposition, play no defense 

[CTJoe]

18 minutes ago, BillsShredder83 said:

Parked his *** in the right spot on 2nd goal

Yep - he was the sole reason the 2nd goal went in cuz of his screen. he also forechecked well.  Blaming Greenway for this loss is a serious stretch, he was about 15th on the list

Start with Klague, go to the tage line then transition to Joker and Bryson - thee are the main problems tonight

 

[Stoner]

4 minutes ago, Thorny said:

Awful game / result, whatever. Islanders are an annoying team to play against, good at what they do 

not out of it at all, playoff hunt wise. But biggest hurdle to clear isn’t the schedule, it’s not even the point gap: it’s the change in officiating playoff *chase* season apparently now has part and parcel 

Dude. Post and parcel. Are you OK?

[Claude Balls]

7 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said:

Oh well, they made it to March

Somehow. This team has been ***** on by the officiating all season. 

[LGR4GM]

1 minute ago, Thorny said:

Holy overreactions Batman 

Im with you fine folks, I’m hurting from this one. I know.

but let’s see how they adjust. Still lots of hockey left. 

No no, Armageddon is upon us! 

I'm mad and sad. But nothing I can do.

[Pimlach]

7 minutes ago, Gatorman0519 said:

Another big fat L. Nothing surprising. If the islanders represent a wildcard team we are nowhere near a playoff team with this roster. 

Nowhere near a playoff team?  That’s a ridiculous take.  We played last night, then traveled,  that was part of the difference you saw tonight.  

[Stoner]

So I really think we're debating the wrong rule.

According to rule 78.5 (i) in the NHL rulebook (h/t Sports Illustrated's Ben Estes), goals will be disallowed "when the puck has been directed, batted or thrown into the net by an attacking player other than with a stick."

[caseydean]

Just now, Thorny said:

Holy overreactions Batman 

Im with you fine folks, I’m hurting from this one. I know.

but let’s see how they adjust. Still lots of hockey left. 

Nah.  Turn out the lights.  They will still be playing for over a month, but it's over.  We can watch for player development.

[LGR4GM]

Just now, TageMVP said:

Lol 

The philosophy has been the same no matter who the players or coaches are 

Try to outscore the opposition, play no defense 

... uhhh that's the plan for every team. 

[KC Scouts]

Adams told me all I needed to know at the trade deadline. Pegula won’t let him spend any money and We are not good enough to make playoffs , enjoy watching teams you really hate like the Bruins, Carolina, Devils Rangers and Leafs continue to finish ahead of you because the Sabres are gonna suck until maybe 2027-28