#freejame Posted yesterday at 01:42 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:42 AM (edited) Third edition of the poll. Previous results below: 1st Edition: 0-0-0, 77.5% Yes (38/49), 22.5% No (11/49) 2nd Edition: 0-2-0, 23.2% Yes (13/56), 76.8% No (43/56) Sabres currently sit at 4-5-1 after ten games. Edited yesterday at 01:57 AM by #freejame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted yesterday at 01:45 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:45 AM My brain says no. My heart says yes. My eyes say maybe. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAAAUGHT!!! Posted yesterday at 01:48 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:48 AM Bubble team all season but they lock it up in the last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guava Posted yesterday at 01:51 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:51 AM If their goaltending stops sucking ass then yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted yesterday at 01:51 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:51 AM Unlikely. If Adams makes a deal for a top 6 winger maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porous Five Hole Posted yesterday at 01:55 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:55 AM 13 minutes ago, #freejame said: Third edition of the poll. Previous results below: 1st Edition: 0-0-0, 77.5% Yes (38/49), 22.5% No (11/49) 2nd Edition: 0-2-0, 23.2% Yes (13/56), 76.8% No (43/56) Sabres currently sit at 4-6-1 after ten games. 4-5-1 my friend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted yesterday at 02:06 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:06 AM Idk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted yesterday at 02:36 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:36 AM Yes if they bring in the right help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted yesterday at 02:41 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:41 AM No, too many missing pieces still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted yesterday at 02:42 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:42 AM The only way they get in is if FL, TB, TOR or Boston falls flat and regresses… and i doubt that’s happening. Plus Buf would have to beat out the other WC contenders. We just don’t look good enough to supplant someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seer775 Posted yesterday at 03:23 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:23 AM Highly doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohicksie Posted yesterday at 11:58 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 11:58 AM So going into last night's game they were 3rd place in their division. With the loss to Florida they dropped to 7th in the division, 12th in the conference. Does that affect anyone's view of whether they make the playoffs? I think they make it. I think Sabres will continue to grow as the season plays out. A team like the Panthers is already mature, knows there system, and the handful of new guys are just following along. The fact that they couldn't close the deal after hanging with the Panthers for two periods doesn't concern me that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted yesterday at 12:51 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:51 PM 48 minutes ago, Doohicksie said: So going into last night's game they were 3rd place in their division. With the loss to Florida they dropped to 7th in the division, 12th in the conference. Does that affect anyone's view of whether they make the playoffs? I think they make it. I think Sabres will continue to grow as the season plays out. A team like the Panthers is already mature, knows there system, and the handful of new guys are just following along. The fact that they couldn't close the deal after hanging with the Panthers for two periods doesn't concern me that much. The next few games should start to set the pecking order. They need to demonstrate that they are the best of the bottom half teams as I expect struggling to close out against the established playoff teams will be the norm as the season tightens up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Peabody Posted yesterday at 01:49 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:49 PM I see us middle of the pack in the bottom 8 of the east. To make playoffs need 60+ goals from the Cozens line and more physical play from the top 6 - a faster Greenway type in top 6. Goal tending will have to “steal” some games for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted yesterday at 01:52 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:52 PM Part of me hopes they don’t make it….I cannot stand the thought of GMKA in charge of this team any longer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idemo Buffalo Posted yesterday at 01:57 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:57 PM Sabres will make the playoffs. AT TIMES, they play like a playoff team that can actually make a deep run in the playoffs. The team will get more consistent during the season. The 2nd period yesterday was the play of an elite hockey team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted yesterday at 02:24 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:24 PM 1 hour ago, Doohicksie said: So going into last night's game they were 3rd place in their division. With the loss to Florida they dropped to 7th in the division, 12th in the conference. Does that affect anyone's view of whether they make the playoffs? I think they make it. I think Sabres will continue to grow as the season plays out. A team like the Panthers is already mature, knows there system, and the handful of new guys are just following along. The fact that they couldn't close the deal after hanging with the Panthers for two periods doesn't concern me that much. 10 games in, you will have jumping around in the standings for awhile. They need to play ~20-25 games to see where they fit. The next 15 games are very important. They need to continue to pull together. This Core group will have to reach a level it has not reached before, and unfortunately several of them are not contributing much so far. Right now my quick summary after 10 games: First line - doing well, Tage is looking healthy and better this year, JJP is solid, Tuch is more of a 2nd/3rd line guy but he is playing well overall. Second line - is simply not playoff caliber and so far they are not even a productive 3rd line in the NHL. Cozens can't score so far, Quinn is not playing well and deserves to sit out for a bit, Benson is hurt and he is needed, Kulich is a rookie that is learning. Third line is doing well. McLoed, Greenway, and Zucker are meeting expectations and so far they look like a solid 3rd line that will have to be a 2nd line on this team. Fourth line - KAB, Lafferty, Malenstyn, and Krebs - the are fast and they hit, but they don't score or generate much offense. I don't see a real fighter here either but they are at least tougher to play against. They did not contribute as much as Florida's 4th line did last night but overall they are doing ok. Defense is doing ok but showing some warts. Dahlin is having a slow start but Power is picking up some scoring slack. Byram and Joker are on and off players. Clifton and Muel are a decent 3rd pair so far. Goaltending - average so far. Some good moments and some not so good. Need one of them to get hot. UPL won 3 of last 4 but has not reached last seasons level yet. Levi has been good and bad in only 3 appearances. PP - probably the worst in the league and is costing us points in the standings. The bad power play correlates directly to the talent level of the top 6. PK - Goes from good to average. Need more consistent play here, especially from the defense which struggles on the physical part of the game. Overall - they look like a collection of new guys with a new coach. I think they can stay in the race all season but the top 6 should be addressed if they want to contend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted yesterday at 02:36 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:36 PM Magic 8 ball says probably not. This team still has too many mental lapses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted yesterday at 03:18 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:18 PM Hocous, Pocous, this team goes in and out of focus if I say yes, I fear they smoke us. They will tease us all season but confidence in this group is lacking, I fear the result, hence close but no cigar unless we replace the Czar (KA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP51 Posted yesterday at 03:19 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:19 PM As the team stands now. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted yesterday at 03:23 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:23 PM Yes after every win No after every loss 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted yesterday at 03:45 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:45 PM 1 hour ago, Pimlach said: 10 games in, you will have jumping around in the standings for awhile. They need to play ~20-25 games to see where they fit. The next 15 games are very important. They need to continue to pull together. This Core group will have to reach a level it has not reached before, and unfortunately several of them are not contributing much so far. Right now my quick summary after 10 games: First line - doing well, Tage is looking healthy and better this year, JJP is solid, Tuch is more of a 2nd/3rd line guy but he is playing well overall. Second line - is simply not playoff caliber and so far they are not even a productive 3rd line in the NHL. Cozens can't score so far, Quinn is not playing well and deserves to sit out for a bit, Benson is hurt and he is needed, Kulich is a rookie that is learning. Third line is doing well. McLoed, Greenway, and Zucker are meeting expectations and so far they look like a solid 3rd line that will have to be a 2nd line on this team. Fourth line - KAB, Lafferty, Malenstyn, and Krebs - the are fast and they hit, but they don't score or generate much offense. I don't see a real fighter here either but they are at least tougher to play against. They did not contribute as much as Florida's 4th line did last night but overall they are doing ok. Defense is doing ok but showing some warts. Dahlin is having a slow start but Power is picking up some scoring slack. Byram and Joker are on and off players. Clifton and Muel are a decent 3rd pair so far. Goaltending - average so far. Some good moments and some not so good. Need one of them to get hot. UPL won 3 of last 4 but has not reached last seasons level yet. Levi has been good and bad in only 3 appearances. PP - probably the worst in the league and is costing us points in the standings. The bad power play correlates directly to the talent level of the top 6. PK - Goes from good to average. Need more consistent play here, especially from the defense which struggles on the physical part of the game. Overall - they look like a collection of new guys with a new coach. I think they can stay in the race all season but the top 6 should be addressed if they want to contend. Nice summary. Only 2 MINOR quibbles are, personally see Tuch as a true 2nd liner that has some chemistry with both Thompson and Peterka so he belongs on that top line. Remember, the Legion of Dorks had Rennberg working the corners for them. He was nowhere near the offensive player nor finisher of Lindros nor LeClair but he was a key cog in that line. That is Tuch's role on this roster. And, still say the PP is dreadful because of the coaching; not so much the personnel. The entries are still ridiculously bad and Cozens, the guy that LITERALLY can't put a puck into an unguarded net given multiple opportunities, is the bumper on that 1st unit. Won't even go into the minutia of what they do on the rare occassion they actually surprisingly gain control of the puck in the offensive zone. But entries and who mans the PP units are 100% on coaching. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted yesterday at 04:09 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 04:09 PM Still too early. I need to see a few more 3+ win streaks between now and the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted yesterday at 05:13 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 05:13 PM 1 hour ago, Taro T said: Nice summary. Only 2 MINOR quibbles are, personally see Tuch as a true 2nd liner that has some chemistry with both Thompson and Peterka so he belongs on that top line. Remember, the Legion of Dorks had Rennberg working the corners for them. He was nowhere near the offensive player nor finisher of Lindros nor LeClair but he was a key cog in that line. That is Tuch's role on this roster. And, still say the PP is dreadful because of the coaching; not so much the personnel. The entries are still ridiculously bad and Cozens, the guy that LITERALLY can't put a puck into an unguarded net given multiple opportunities, is the bumper on that 1st unit. Won't even go into the minutia of what they do on the rare occassion they actually surprisingly gain control of the puck in the offensive zone. But entries and who mans the PP units are 100% on coaching. Ok I can live with Tuch as a 2nd liner on this team, or on the first line if we get a power forward for the second line. I like Tuch, he is not a problem and contributes in a number of ways. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted yesterday at 05:29 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 05:29 PM 3 hours ago, Idemo Buffalo said: Sabres will make the playoffs. AT TIMES, they play like a playoff team that can actually make a deep run in the playoffs. Too funny. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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