Idemo Buffalo Posted October 19 Author Report Share Posted October 19 10 minutes ago, JoeSchmoe said: Thanks for thread even if you're just playing a long game troll job! They're actually playing okay. I'm just mad about them buying out Skinner this year instead of next. In fact, if the team got good I think we could have gotten something for him if we ate salary. Definitely not a troll. I have tickets to 10 more games this year and I am really hoping they are played in front of a full house and not 8000 people. Like most fans, I also look forward to watching games a few nights a week, especially once the weather changes and football season is over. Big difference between watching a game when they are in the playoff hunt and when they are not. I also genuinely believe this team will be in the playoff hunt all year. Way too early to be so negative. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 7 hours ago, LGR4GM said: JJ Peterka might be a burgeoning 30+ g and 70+ pt player. He may be better than Quinn. Given the spirit of this thread, I’m just going to leave this alone. I just hope they are all aiming higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 (edited) -I think the defense unit (yes, including Samuelsson) hasn't played as bad overall as many think. Sure, some bad mistakes, but overall, i'm kinda happy with their play. I think Dahlin is the biggest issue. The difference between what I expect of Samuelsson and how he has played is less than the difference between what I expect of Dahlin and how he has played. However, overall I'm not at panic mode with the entire defensive unit. -Up front. I think Thompson has been decent-to-good. Not great, but I'm ok with is play. Peterka and Tuch too. I think the issues right now are Quinn and Cozens. If you just get those 2 guys going and nothing else changes up front, and goaltending returns to 'league average' the team is OK going forward. -Cozens, I'll even accept lower expectations. Just get to, and maintain 10% shooting percentage for the year. Just 10%...that is all I ask in the offensive zone. -Ruff I have no problem with also. PP is an issue, but lets just see you try different things. -All of the above is 'do-able', and I would be surprised if they can't start to take steps to get there. It SHOULD happen. -Tuch, Thompson, and Peterka is your top line. Between them, you have 8 goals in 16 games (cumulative). Thats pretty good. Even with Peterka missing some games, that is 1.33 goals per game played by the team for that line. 1.33 goals per game by one line? That is legit 1st line production in this league. Between those 3 guys, you also have 8 goals on 42 shots...collectively shooting just over 19%. First line is producing (no assists, but overall I personally consider assists more 'noise', as long as the goals are going in, I don't care for assits) 3rd line is playing well. 4th line is 'ehh' but they don't get much ice time. Just get that 2nd line going and your forward are producing pretty well. Edited October 19 by mjd1001 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 The Sabres Road Whites are the best uniform in the NHL 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack_in_MA Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 I can’t believe no one has mentioned… WE ARE THE YOUNGEST TEAM IN THE NHL!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 6 hours ago, LabattBlue said: @PromoTheRobot did you create an alternate handle? 😂 Hey, I like the cut of this man's jib. 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DarthEbriate Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 ESPN+ I can watch the opposing teams' broadcasts to get a legitimate PBP and color (Panger!) tandem that tells me what's happening and is watching the little things happening on-ice. (Ray and RJ had some fun banter, but alas...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idemo Buffalo Posted October 20 Author Report Share Posted October 20 (edited) The Buffalo Sabres are 2-1-1 in their last 4 games. They currently sit 1 point out of a wild card spot. Edited October 20 by Idemo Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmoe Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 9 hours ago, LabattBlue said: @PromoTheRobot did you create an alternate handle? 😂 I kinda thought it might be Stoner in PA with a long game troll job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 Why didn’t you just bump the thread I made in (checks notes) 2019 (!!!)? Time sure flies when you’re having fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFinn Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 9 hours ago, mjd1001 said: -I think the defense unit (yes, including Samuelsson) hasn't played as bad overall as many think. Sure, some bad mistakes, but overall, i'm kinda happy with their play. I think Dahlin is the biggest issue. The difference between what I expect of Samuelsson and how he has played is less than the difference between what I expect of Dahlin and how he has played. However, overall I'm not at panic mode with the entire defensive unit. -Up front. I think Thompson has been decent-to-good. Not great, but I'm ok with is play. Peterka and Tuch too. I think the issues right now are Quinn and Cozens. If you just get those 2 guys going and nothing else changes up front, and goaltending returns to 'league average' the team is OK going forward. -Cozens, I'll even accept lower expectations. Just get to, and maintain 10% shooting percentage for the year. Just 10%...that is all I ask in the offensive zone. -Ruff I have no problem with also. PP is an issue, but lets just see you try different things. -All of the above is 'do-able', and I would be surprised if they can't start to take steps to get there. It SHOULD happen. -Tuch, Thompson, and Peterka is your top line. Between them, you have 8 goals in 16 games (cumulative). Thats pretty good. Even with Peterka missing some games, that is 1.33 goals per game played by the team for that line. 1.33 goals per game by one line? That is legit 1st line production in this league. Between those 3 guys, you also have 8 goals on 42 shots...collectively shooting just over 19%. First line is producing (no assists, but overall I personally consider assists more 'noise', as long as the goals are going in, I don't care for assits) 3rd line is playing well. 4th line is 'ehh' but they don't get much ice time. Just get that 2nd line going and your forward are producing pretty well. Agree! If UPL and Levi steels a point or two every now and then they buy the team time to fix all those things that need to be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 We are no longer in last place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverPowerYou Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 9 hours ago, Idemo Buffalo said: The Buffalo Sabres are 2-1-1 in their last 4 games. They currently sit 1 point out of a wild card spot. But the season is over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP51 Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 I saved money on my car insurance going to gieco! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorcus Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 It looks to me like Thompson skated better last night than any game since his back injury. He was up and down the ice. The first line was hard to handle again last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 (edited) The weather is great. The Sabres finished their road trip with a win last night. The Bills are home for a 1:00pm game. Lets get an all to rare weekend Double Dub! Edited October 20 by Pimlach 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 6 hours ago, Pimlach said: The weather is great. The Sabres finished their road trip with a win last night. The Bills are home for a 1:00pm game. Lets get an all to rare weekend Double Dub! Looks like the Double Dub came true. W W 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres73 Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 22 hours ago, Brawndo said: The Sabres Road Whites are the best uniform in the NHL Or is it the home blues? #1 and @2 in the NHL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 They are pretty good 5v5. UPL finds his game and the power play gets figured out how to be avg , they will make the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 On 10/20/2024 at 5:04 PM, Crusader1969 said: They are pretty good 5v5. UPL finds his game and the power play gets figured out how to be avg , they will make the playoffs Yeah but then it will some defensive woes or something. Always something with these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 Only 1.5 more months til Bandits season starts and we can witness what it looks like to hang a championship banner --- again! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idemo Buffalo Posted October 23 Author Report Share Posted October 23 At 9:33PM on 10/22/24 The Buffalo Sabres hold the 1st wild card spot. We are currently in the playoffs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska John Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 Amazingly there are seven Eastern Conference teams below the Sabres in the standings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM88 Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 (edited) 1 hour ago, Alaska John said: Amazingly there are seven Eastern Conference teams below the Sabres in the standings. The extra games played helps with points. Ultimately, when everyone plays the same number of games, its point percentage that determines where you finish. In terms of points per game played, only 2 teams in the conference are below Buffalo, those being Montreal and Philly. The Sabres are in a time for 13th/14th place with Pittsburgh. To keep with the spirit of this thread, recently in the past week they are playing better than several of the teams above them. Edited October 23 by EM88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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