GDT: Stars @ Sabres 10/22/24, 7:00 PM EDT; MSG, ESPN+, WGR

[Phil Goyette]

4 minutes ago, shrader said:

Those jerseys must have an adidas logo on them, right?

Only the authentics.

The reproductions were Fanatics.

But I was talking to the guy, and he said that his boss told him at the end of last season, to order as many Adidas jerseys as he possibly could because the Fanatics are much more expensive.

So they were selling both brands at the store, of all players.

As for the Fanatics, they sell the "reproduction" jerseys for 180 bucks, the" premier" jerseys for 285, (comparable to the Adidas On-ice) and (get this) the "pro" jerseys, which are 500 dollars apiece.

They didn't even have any of those on the floor, as far as I could see.

I understand there is inflation, but jeez!

[mjd1001]

3 minutes ago, #freejame said:

I think it’s very clear that both our understanding of hockey and the English language are in two different places so I’m just going to move on from this conversation. My God help your reading comprehension. 

May God help with how you communicate, as well with how easily you get triggered.

[Phil Goyette]

7 minutes ago, Doohicksie said:

They laid three stinkers to start the season and have gone 3-1-1 since then.  For a team going to a new system, the slow start was to be expected.

I'll give them a pass for the two games in Europe.

[Doohicksie]

1 minute ago, Phil Goyette said:

I'll give them a pass for the two games in Europe.

Same.  They're 3-2-1 since then which is fine.  And now they've won two in a row, one against a 5-1 team.  They're trending the right way all of a sudden.  Destroy the Wings and beat the Panthers and they could be literally in first place in their division Monday (depending on what other teams do in the meantime).

[msw2112]

1 hour ago, Doohicksie said:

Same.  They're 3-2-1 since then which is fine.  And now they've won two in a row, one against a 5-1 team.  They're trending the right way all of a sudden.  Destroy the Wings and beat the Panthers and they could be literally in first place in their division Monday (depending on what other teams do in the meantime).

I know it's early in the season, but I think it's important to focus on one game at a time.  Beat Detroit, then start thinking about Florida.

Great effort last night.  Hustle wire-to-wire, great goaltending, and effective special teams.  The power play did not produce a goal, but the Sabres actually established themselves in the offensive zone, moved the puck around and created some legitimate chances.  If they keep doing that, the goals will come.  Dahlin is not quite back to his old self, but he seems to be coming along (he was better last night than he's been in other recent games).  I was very negative after the Columbus game, and rightfully so, but I'm more than happy to get off the negative train and onto the positive train.  The next one against Detroit should be telling.  Will they play another great game, or will they lay an egg like they regularly did after a strong performance the last couple of seasons?

Edited October 23 by msw2112

[nucci]

31 minutes ago, msw2112 said:

I know it's early in the season, but I think it's important to focus on one game at a time.  Beat Detroit, then start thinking about Florida.

Great effort last night.  Hustle wire-to-wire, great goaltending, and effective special teams.  The power play did not produce a goal, but the Sabres actually established themselves in the offensive zone, moved the puck around and created some legitimate chances.  If they keep doing that, the goals will come.  Dahlin is not quite back to his old self, but he seems to be coming along (he was better last night than he's been in other recent games).  I was very negative after the Columbus game, and rightfully so, but I'm more than happy to get off the negative train and onto the positive train.  The next one against Detroit should be telling.  Will they play another great game, or will they lay an egg like they regularly did after a strong performance the last couple of seasons?

Fans don't have to focus on one game at a time, players do.

[North Buffalo]

4 hours ago, ska-T Chitown said:

lol - you don't have to wait for a loss ... take a quick scroll through this thread and you will see that we were up 2-0 and really taking it to a superior team and there were some "this guys sucks!" remarks after one bad (or not even that bad) play.

It is like some people forget that the other teams are also full of very highly skilled professional athletes being paid to try to win.

I remember in the Kings game last year, Doughty sailed a pass right across the crease that was picked off by the Sabres and went right to the back of the net - he must suck!

Pronger, Stevens, and Chara have all gotten knocked down in the corners - what marshmallows!!! Far too ... affable? Was that on someone's word-a-day calendar?

Im not questioning play behind the net as much as his play in front of the net... he needs to get better moving guys out of goaltenders line of sight.. 

[nfreeman]

Another look at TT's goal last night:

 

[Getpucksdeep]

16 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

Tage had a good post game interview. Wasn't just clichés 

Thanks for flaggin ,agreed.  Good stuff last minute or so.

 

 

[msw2112]

3 hours ago, nucci said:

Fans don't have to focus on one game at a time, players do.

That's very true.  But the comment I responded to said (verbatim) "Destroy the Wings and beat the Panthers...."  Are the fans going to "Destroy the Wings" and "beat the Panthers" or are the players?  My point was that the Sabres (and not the fans) need to focus on the Wings and not on the game after it.  My comment neither stated nor implied that it was the fans who needed to focus on one game at a time.

All that aside, I think this Detroit game is an important one.  First, the Sabres are suddenly playing well and can play themselves right back into the race.  They need to maintain their momentum.  Second, unlike Florida, who is a lock to make the playoffs and be a top contender, Detroit is one of the teams that is likely to be competing with the Sabres for a wild card spot, so arguably this could be seen as an early "4 point game."  Further, the Sabres laid eggs in a couple of critical Detroit games down the stretch last season, so they need to figure out a way to be successful against that particular team.

 

Edited October 23 by msw2112

[HumanSlinky39]

2 hours ago, nfreeman said:

Another look at TT's goal last night:

 

That was a great give-and-go...shades of 2022-23 Tage. He's looked really engaged offensively the last 4-5 games. We need this Tage to stick around long term.

[mjd1001]

1 hour ago, HumanSlinky39 said:

That was a great give-and-go...shades of 2022-23 Tage. He's looked really engaged offensively the last 4-5 games. We need this Tage to stick around long term.

With Thompson, he's really been playing well since February or March of last year.

There was an ESPN game they barely lost to Florida at the end of February, he played really well there, scored, had 7 shots and I remember Florida could not get the puck away from him.  Since that game (and including this year), its been 30 games and he has 18 goals (nearly a 50 goal per 82 pace).

So yeah, I'd pinpoint that one game as to when he turned around his season last year and he is just continuing where he left off.

[Dr. Who]

5 hours ago, nucci said:

Fans don't have to focus on one game at a time, players do.

Next thing, you're going to tell me it doesn't matter if I'm watching or not.

Edited October 23 by Dr. Who

[ska-T Palmtown]

4 hours ago, North Buffalo said:

Im not questioning play behind the net as much as his play in front of the net... he needs to get better moving guys out of goaltenders line of sight.. 

yeah, without question he can improve, but to me the cool part is that he is a young highly talented big guy who can learn those things ... will he? Who knows.

[NAF]

Dahlin not playing at 100% per Lindy. Also said he's getting there.