April 4th 2023. This is the season.

[Flashsabre]

10 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

Hell no, UPL in a shoot out???? No, no, just NO!

Give it to Levi and see what happens.

imo Anderson doesn't play another game unless the season is over and we give him last game or last home game as a farewell. 

Florida will bring the physical against us. This game will really show us if this team has what it takes. 

It was a joke,Relax😀

[nfreeman]

I think TT will play, although he’ll continue to be hampered by injury.  

[PerreaultForever]

17 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:

It was a joke,Relax😀

I know. 

[Sidc3000]

As the title of the thread is “This is the season“ and you’re going all in on a kid who has one NHL game under his belt. That’s a bit crazy. He may be an elite goalie eventually but your putting a whole ton of pressure on the kid for no reason. I say stick with Anderson. 

Edited April 2, 2023 by Sidc3000

[Scottysabres]

5 hours ago, Taro T said:

No.

Tuesday is Levi day.

This team is forever in blue jeans.

Be careful what you wish for. Putting so much pressure on a rookie, his second game, this team has already shown its not ready to handle that pressure yet, otherwise it wouldn't be in this position to hegin with. I wouldn't want that put on Levi, not yet anyways, just my opinion.

Also, we must realize Granato is fully aware of the situation, I don't see him putting Levi in that position anyways, so if it's to be Anderson or Comrie, I'd want Anderson, again, imho.

[Andrew Amerk]

If I hadn’t listened to Levi’s postgame interview, I would’ve said anybody but him. 
 

Because I heard Levi’s postgame interview, I think he is an excellent option for this game. 

[Mango]

2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

This quote sums up Don Granato's philosophy this season...

 

She was a keynote speaker at an event I was at a while back. I enjoyed it. 

[Taro T]

27 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

Be careful what you wish for. Putting so much pressure on a rookie, his second game, this team has already shown its not ready to handle that pressure yet, otherwise it wouldn't be in this position to hegin with. I wouldn't want that put on Levi, not yet anyways, just my opinion.

Also, we must realize Granato is fully aware of the situation, I don't see him putting Levi in that position anyways, so if it's to be Anderson or Comrie, I'd want Anderson, again, imho.

You honestly think this kid'll buckle under pressure?  You haven't been paying attention to what he's been doing pretty much forever.

[Stoner]

 

[Scottysabres]

Just now, Taro T said:

You honestly think this kid'll buckle under pressure?  You haven't been paying attention to what he's been doing pretty much forever.

This is the NHL, and Tuesday they'll be facing a grizzled veteran NHL playoff experienced team in a pivotal game that is going to be high pressure. Like I said, I'd prefer the veteran between the pipes.

[Mango]

1 hour ago, Taro T said:

You honestly think this kid'll buckle under pressure?  You haven't been paying attention to what he's been doing pretty much forever.

I think part of Levi signing is the team agreeing to play him in meaningful games. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t get another 2-3 more at least. 
 

Not to mention, UPL and Comrie have also buckled under pressure. 

Edited April 2, 2023 by Mango
UPL not Levi 🤦🏻‍♂️

[dudacek]

2 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

This is the NHL, and Tuesday they'll be facing a grizzled veteran NHL playoff experienced team in a pivotal game that is going to be high pressure. Like I said, I'd prefer the veteran between the pipes.

I’d prefer the goalie who gives me the best chance to win.

 

[Taro T]

3 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

This is the NHL, and Tuesday they'll be facing a grizzled veteran NHL playoff experienced team in a pivotal game that is going to be high pressure. Like I said, I'd prefer the veteran between the pipes.

Your choice.  Personally, would prefer the better goalie that gives them the best chance of winning.  That's Mr. Blue Jeans.

[JohnC]

9 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

This is the NHL, and Tuesday they'll be facing a grizzled veteran NHL playoff experienced team in a pivotal game that is going to be high pressure. Like I said, I'd prefer the veteran between the pipes.

How did he do in his first game against a good team? 

[Scottysabres]

29 minutes ago, dudacek said:

I’d prefer the goalie who gives me the best chance to win.

 

While I appreciate your confidence in Levi, I respectfully disagree he gives us the best chance to win in this particular game.

[Scottysabres]

23 minutes ago, JohnC said:

How did he do in his first game against a good team? 

He did ok. He made some mistakes as all rookies do but overall made low saves rather well. He does however leave the topside of the met exposed quite often. Many may want him to get that lesson in thus next game, I personally don't, I want the best chance to make the playoffs, again, imho.

And my opinion isn't meant to be a popular one, but I'll stand on it all the same.

[BillsShredder83]

11 hours ago, Marvin said:

This season could come down to that stupid kicked goal against the Islanders.  My question is what happens at the end of the season, with an old fashioned 4 games in 5 nights?  I remember even the best Sabres teams dragging at the end of that scenario back in the day.

its brutal. upl and anderson dont inspire anyone. lets let the young cat fire the team up, maybe dude gets real hot. hot goalie, we score a lot. live and die by that to end of reg season and round 1. anyone think we wouldnt get swept 4-0 w/ UPL or Comrie?  if were gunna do anything its gunna be with the kid in net

[PerreaultForever]

This may all be for nothing anyway. With Pittsburgh winning today they are in control with an easy easy schedule. 

[steveoath]

27 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

This may all be for nothing anyway. With Pittsburgh winning today they are in control with an easy easy schedule. 

We can, however, still catch the islanders after their loss.

[PerreaultForever]

55 minutes ago, steveoath said:

We can, however, still catch the islanders after their loss.

Maybe, but we'd have to win out. They have 3 very winnable games for their style after Tampa, and Tampa might not care being stuck where they are and just resting for the Leafs. 

[OverPowerYou]

Do we have any tie breakers if we end with the same amount of points as islanders and penguins? How do those work in the nhl? 

[caseydean]

1 hour ago, OverPowerYou said:

Do we have any tie breakers if we end with the same amount of points as islanders and penguins? How do those work in the nhl? 

ROW wins is the first tiebreaker.

[Porous Five Hole]

1 hour ago, caseydean said:

ROW wins is the first tiebreaker.

Actually, first tiebreaker is regulation wins, and then ROW wins second. 

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/nhl-playoff-push-who-hold-the-tie-breaker-advantages/sn-amp/

 

Edited April 3, 2023 by Porous Five Hole

[OverPowerYou]

2 hours ago, caseydean said:

ROW wins is the first tiebreaker.

Do we hold any tie breakers ?

[matter2003]

It all comes down to this...

A win in regulation and we move within 2 points of Florida and 3 of the Pens.

Edited April 3, 2023 by matter2003