sabresparaavida Posted October 10, 2023 Report Posted October 10, 2023 9 hours ago, inkman said: I’d take a goalie of his caliber no matter the contract. Good teams always find ways to navigate the cap. If I could have the Winnipeg Hellebuyck, it makes it closer, but especially with that term the Sabres Hellebuyck is unlikely to be worth it. Hellebuyck’s biggest weaknesses when compared to other NHL goaltenders are on breakaways and cross ice passes down low. These two biggest weaknesses just so happen to be the Sabres biggest problems on defense, which makes it unlikely for Hellebuyck to be as good, and when he’s being paid as a top 3 goalie, he needs to be elite. Paying him that much till he is 38 would be a bad move for Buffalo. 3 Quote
SwampD Posted October 10, 2023 Report Posted October 10, 2023 NHL officiating comes out of the gate hot. A Pred gets held back right in front of the ref and can't retrieve a puck. Seconds later, a phantom high stick. Gonna be a good year. Quote
CallawaySabres Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, SwampD said: NHL officiating comes out of the gate hot. A Pred gets held back right in front of the ref and can't retrieve a puck. Seconds later, a phantom high stick. Gonna be a good year. I know, seriously, how bad will the refs try and get Boston, Tampa and Pitt back for one final run. I am already bracing for it on Thursday. Quote
SwampD Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: I know, seriously, how bad will the refs try and get Boston, Tampa and Pitt back for one final run. I am already bracing for it on Thursday. More importantly, our young guys need to learn to use the refs. If I see one stick come near a Sabre's face and they don't snap their head back like they've been b***h slapped, I'm going to scream. Skinner is the only one who know how to actually draw a penalty. 2 Quote
CallawaySabres Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 What a moment for Bedars with the opening face off against Sidney Crosby, wow. The ref was pretty fun to hear as he said good luck this season Sydney and welcome to the NHL Connor. 2 Quote
SwampD Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 15 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: What a moment for Bedars with the opening face off against Sidney Crosby, wow. The ref was pretty fun to hear as he said good luck this season Sydney and welcome to the NHL Connor. That was pretty cool. Quote
CallawaySabres Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 I am pretty sure I hate Pittsburgh more than ever and it is only the first period of the season. 1 1 Quote
SwampD Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: I am pretty sure I hate Pittsburgh more than ever and it is only the first period of the season. Same with Tampa. 1 Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 25 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: I am pretty sure I hate Pittsburgh more than ever and it is only the first period of the season. I never really liked CHI so I’m rooting for PIT tonight. Quote
French Collection Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 1 minute ago, SABRES 0311 said: I never really liked CHI so I’m rooting for PIT tonight. Sabres will be battling the Pens for a playoff spot so I’m behind Chicago. 2 1 Quote
CallawaySabres Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said: I never really liked CHI so I’m rooting for PIT tonight. Um do you like the playoffs? 2 Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, French Collection said: Sabres will be battling the Pens for a playoff spot so I’m behind Chicago. One game doesn’t matter. J/K Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: Um do you like the playoffs? I forgot if the Pens win tonight the Buffalo is eliminated from a playoff spot. Quote
CallawaySabres Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said: I forgot if the Pens win tonight the Buffalo is eliminated from a playoff spot. How many points did we miss the playoffs last year? Ohhh yeah, 1. Every game matters in a 12 year playoff drought. Wanting Pitt to win is idiotic. 4 Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 Just now, CallawaySabres said: How many points did we miss the playoffs last year? Ohhh yeah, 1. Every game matters in a 12 year playoff drought. Wanting Pitt to win is idiotic. Nah, but being so high strung to post that is. 1 Quote
SwampD Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: How many points did we miss the playoffs last year? Ohhh yeah, 1. Every game matters in a 12 year playoff drought. Wanting Pitt to win is idiotic. It's not like who we root for has anything to do with the actual outcome of the game, anyway. I would prefer that Pitt loses as well, but screw Chicago. Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 PK seems more mature during the intermission report. Still underdressed but actually adding coherent analysis. And not spinning around in his chair is a plus. Quote
Ducky Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 2 hours ago, sabresparaavida said: If I could have the Winnipeg Hellebuyck, it makes it closer, but especially with that term the Sabres Hellebuyck is unlikely to be worth it. Hellebuyck’s biggest weaknesses when compared to other NHL goaltenders are on breakaways and cross ice passes down low. These two biggest weaknesses just so happen to be the Sabres biggest problems on defense, which makes it unlikely for Hellebuyck to be as good, and when he’s being paid as a top 3 goalie, he needs to be elite. Paying him that much till he is 38 would be a bad move for Buffalo. His biggest weakness, by far, is his (mis)handling of the puck. Worst in the league. Quote
RochesterExpat Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 If Tampa goes on a tear with Jonas Johansson in net while Vasi is out injured, I am never commenting on another thread about goaltending again. Clearly all goaltending consists of is voodoo and black magic and I am not a skilled enough rune reader to comment. 1 Quote
bunomatic Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Curt said: One situation I’ll be keeping an eye on this season is the Elias Pettersson contract situation. His situation is a parallel of Dahlin’s. Both Swedes drafted the same year, both signed a 3 year bridge that they are about to play the last season of, and both had big star breakouts last season. However, unlike the Sabres and Dahlin, the Canucks and Pettersson have publicly put contract talks on hold. Seems like they are having trouble seeing eye to eye and Pettersson may be unsure if he wants to commit to that organization long term. If they ever entertain the idea of trading him, I wouldn’t mind the Sabres taking a run at adding him. He can play either C or W, he is a good defensive forward, and a very dynamic offensive player. If the Sabres are going to make a trade packaging several assets to acquire a sure thing upgrade, he is a good candidate. I’d consider including anyone except Skinner, Thompson, Tuch, Cozens, Dahlin, Power, Samuelsson, Levi, and maybe Benson. I’d do it if he sheds the turtleneck. It would be a bad look for the team.😎 Quote
Buffalonill Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 bedard is going to score the nhl will make it happen Quote
Curt Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, bunomatic said: I’d do it if he sheds the turtleneck. It would be a bad look for the team.😎 He doesn’t wear a turtleneck…. Quote
SwampD Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 12 minutes ago, Buffalonill said: bedard is going to score the nhl will make it happen He'll make it happen, as well. Never saw him play before. He looks pretty good. 18,… Jeebus. Quote
CallawaySabres Posted October 11, 2023 Report Posted October 11, 2023 54 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said: I forgot if the Pens win tonight the Buffalo is eliminated from a playoff spot. The 3 teams we need to beat out most likely are Pitt, Tampa or Boston. I just don’t understand the logic of wanting one of those 3 to win any night….ever. Quote
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