The Game Discussion Thread! December 7th, 2024--Utah Hockey Team @ Buffalo Sabres! 1 pm Faceoff--TV, Radio, internet :)

[Scottysabres]

13 minutes ago, nucci said:

For us old guys who have been around since the beginning, this is really sad.

I pine for the days of tough played games, win or loose, they showed up, they played.

[Kristian]

6 minutes ago, inkman said:

Also alarming. They don’t know how to fix it. The players, the coach, the GM and Pegula.  They are going to need to make changes.  Move out some of the underperforming youth, bring in some much needed veterans.  They cannot continue to be the youngest team in the league.  It doesn’t work. Is Edmonton still floundering?  See who you can pry loose.  They need to shake it up, too many passengers.  Not enough drivers.  

Haven’t you heard? We can’t trade for anyone, cause we have no palm trees.

[gomper]

12 minutes ago, inkman said:

What advantage is it for the viewers to hear boos?  Or is this just I’m mad at the world, no one can enjoy themselves, not even my peers who are just trying to be entertained for a couple hours. 

Umm, what?

I want the live arena experience when watching the game. Booing is part of the live event. I'm not sure why you'd have a problem of the broadcast simply relating reality.

[#freejame]

17 minutes ago, inkman said:

What advantage is it for the viewers to hear boos?  Or is this just I’m mad at the world, no one can enjoy themselves, not even my peers who are just trying to be entertained for a couple hours. 

Are the turning down the mics to make a more enjoyable viewing experience or are they turning them down to hide them? 

[Cityo'Rasmii]

9 minutes ago, #freejame said:

Are the turning down the mics to make a more enjoyable viewing experience or are they turning them down to hide them? 

certainly, KA wouldn't advocate turning down the mics, he's the rink manager
🌴

Edited December 7 by Cityo'Rasmii

[DarthEbriate]

11 minutes ago, #freejame said:

Are the turning down the mics to make a more enjoyable viewing experience or are they turning them down to hide them? 

Wednesday 12/11 - home game with TNT on the broadcast.

Friday 12/20 - home game with ESPN+/Hulu on the broadcast controls -- but it's a Toronto game so you won't get as much home team audience participation.

Wednesday, the cat will be out of the bag nationally.

[JoeSchmoe]

There's no way out of this other than through the draft. 

We've drafted so poorly for so long and traded away the two blue chips we had.

Our two #1 OAs are not legit franchise players like they should be.

Until we get some Pastrnaks, some Points, and some Kucherovs as later picks, we will continue to suck.

Edited December 7 by JoeSchmoe

[nucci]

28 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

I pine for the days of tough played games, win or loose, they showed up, they played.

and it was fun

[ExWNYer]

39 minutes ago, inkman said:

They do.  And they act like children when questioned about it.  The franchise is adrift at sea.  

[Billznut]

32 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

I pine for the days of tough played games, win or loose, they showed up, they played.

Absolutely. I miss that Nolan coached team from 1997 too. 

[DarthEbriate]

35 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

I pine palm for the days of tough played games, win or loose, they showed up, they played.

Just made a minor adjustment there.

[SwampD]

13 minutes ago, JoeSchmoe said:

There's no way out of this other than through the draft. 

We've drafted so poorly for so long and traded away the two blue chips we had.

Our two #1 OAs are not legit franchise players like they should be.

Until we get some Pastrnaks, some Points, and some Kucherovs as later picks, we will continue to suck.

And now, knuckleheads want to get rid of Dahlin and Power. 

[SabresVet]

1 hour ago, LabattBlue said:

I heard a couple of palm tree references on Sirius NHL radio this morning.  I hope it gains momentum and becomes even more embarrassing for the kiddie hockey academy gm. 

Maybe mocking Adams into resignation is the answer.  Then again, he'd get defensive and avoid media appearances like his boss does in response.  

Good old palm tree Kevyn.   

1 hour ago, Gatorman0519 said:

I live in “hockey heaven”. East coast of Florida in panther territory. Sam Reinhart lighting it up! Maybe Terry can learn from their ownership. 

But Terry already knows hockey.  Nothing left for him to learn in the game.  Doesn't need to establish relationships with other NHL people.  

After all...he hired Adams to be the GM.  LOL. 

[Pimlach]

30 minutes ago, JoeSchmoe said:

There's no way out of this other than through the draft. 

We've drafted so poorly for so long and traded away the two blue chips we had.

Our two #1 OAs are not legit franchise players like they should be.

Until we get some Pastrnaks, some Points, and some Kucherovs as later picks, we will continue to suck.

Who would have picked over the guys in the past 5 years?  
 

Given the 4+ years of development time for an 18 year old, a better plan would have been to trade some of the many first rounders for established veteran players.  But hey, we have a whole bunch more first rounders in Rochester to feed to the lions.  

Edited December 7 by Pimlach

[jahnyc]

The season is almost half over and at this point, I do not have any optimism that this team as currently composed will perform much differently as the season continues.  I understand that it can take time for players to adjust to a new coach and system, but the current state of the team's play suggests there are other issues.  I like Ruff, but it definitely was concerning that there were few changes to the coaching staff.

Maybe most troubling is that after all of the efforts to focus on the draft, there do not seem to be any potentially budding type superstar players in Buffalo or Rochester.  I hope I am wrong about this, because the team needs something to help get it out of this too many years long funk.

[K012010]

1 hour ago, Gatorman0519 said:

I live in “hockey heaven”. East coast of Florida in panther territory. Sam Reinhart lighting it up! Maybe Terry can learn from their ownership. 

I really enjoyed the Panthers’ runs the last two years. How I’d love to see the Sabres built. 

[JoeSchmoe]

3 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Who would have picked over the guys in the past 5 years?   

It doesn't matter who I would have picked. That's not what I'm paid to do. 

[Pimlach]

6 hours ago, JoeSchmoe said:

It doesn't matter who I would have picked. That's not what I'm paid to do. 

I don’t think it’s the draft picks that are the problem.  I think it’s the program and the culture, lots of Sabres picks are thriving on other teams.  Too many. 

Edited December 8 by Pimlach

[shrader]

1 hour ago, nucci said:

For us old guys who have been around since the beginning, this is really sad.

I’m pretty sure it’s really sad for just about everyone. 

[JoeSchmoe]

8 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

I don’t think the draft picks that are the problem.  I think it’s the program and the culture, lots of Sabres picks are thriving on other teams.  Too many. 

It's because they're playing with other quality players.  We don't draft quality players.

[OverPowerYou]

Is anyone else starting to really dislike Tuch? 

[ExWNYer]

2 minutes ago, OverPowerYou said:

Is anyone else starting to really dislike Tuch? 

If by 'Tuch' you mean 'Adams' or 'Pegula' then, yes.

[Archie Lee]

4 minutes ago, OverPowerYou said:

Is anyone else starting to really dislike Tuch? 

I'm well past holding any of this against individual players. Tuch is a legit top-6 player on every team in the NHL.  We have him for one more year on a bargain deal.  

[Crusader1969]

1 hour ago, SwampD said:

And now, knuckleheads want to get rid of Dahlin and Power. 

This is everything that is wrong with Sabres fans.   Always want the good players , or players with potential traded before they turn into the player they eventually will become 

 

anyone else remember the "Samson will be fine" thread?  He was too slow, got knocked over too much , wasn't tough enough for Sabres fans.   Only to get traded and turn into a 50 goal scorer 

knuckleheads is a great term

[shrader]

41 minutes ago, Archie Lee said:

I'm well past holding any of this against individual players. Tuch is a legit top-6 player on every team in the NHL.  We have him for one more year on a bargain deal.  

He would be a great second line wing.