GDT: Kracken at your Buffalo Sabres—4pm Eastern—MSG, ESPN+, and WGR 550

[inkman]

They need to keep 8 in the lineup.  Periot. 

[bob_sauve28]

Totally a hit from behind 

[Pimlach]

The extra two sucks.  But Gilbert had to answer.  
 

[Doohicksie]

OMG, Luuk!

[bob_sauve28]

JJP 2 apples already today 

[DarthEbriate]

Hey! Good period.

[Marty]

Man, give me 120 more periods just like that!

[PonyBoy2]

I am sure this has been covered on this board, but....

How can this organization justify having Rob Ray be an analyst?

As a player he couldn't skate, score, pass, win faceoffs, wasn't on the power play, penalty kill. He was an 8 minute  per game forward & a fighter. 

What intellectual input does he add as a former player to mildly educate us about the nuances of the game or critique of it? 

What makes it worse is he talks too much too. 

It's a poor reflection on the organization. His comments some times are galactically stupid. 

We were so spoiled with Jim Lorentz. 

 

[Scottysabres]

Trade Samuelssonglass, keep Gilbert in the line up please

[inkman]

4 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

The extra two sucks.  But Gilbert had to answer.  
 

Here in lies the problem.  The NHL acts like they want teams to police themselves.  Then when a team like the Sabres starts doing it, they forget the established protocol and start hammering them with extra penalties.  The NHL wants it both ways. It’s always been their problem.  

[mjd1001]

Just now, PonyBoy2 said:

I am sure this has been covered on this board, but....

How can this organization justify having Rob Ray be an analyst?

As a player he couldn't skate, score, pass, win faceoffs, wasn't on the power play, penalty kill. He was an 8 minute  per game forward & a fighter. 

What intellectual input does he add as a former player to mildly educate us about the nuances of the game or critique of it? 

What makes it worse is he talks too much too. 

It's a poor reflection on the organization. His comments some times are galactically stupid. 

We were so spoiled with Jim Lorentz. 

 

I really don't mind the broadcast team.

My biggest issue with them is when I'm out and listening on the radio, they often go minutes and minutes without saying the score.  But then again, so did RJ.

I don't think they are anything special, but I also don't really have a problem.

[Scottysabres]

2 minutes ago, PonyBoy2 said:

I am sure this has been covered on this board, but....

How can this organization justify having Rob Ray be an analyst?

As a player he couldn't skate, score, pass, win faceoffs, wasn't on the power play, penalty kill. He was an 8 minute  per game forward & a fighter. 

What intellectual input does he add as a former player to mildly educate us about the nuances of the game or critique of it? 

What makes it worse is he talks too much too. 

It's a poor reflection on the organization. His comments some times are galactically stupid. 

We were so spoiled with Jim Lorentz. 

 

Rob Ray can be justified as an analyst, just ask Terry…..

Edited Saturday at 09:54 PM by Scottysabres

[inkman]

2 minutes ago, PonyBoy2 said:

I am sure this has been covered on this board, but....

How can this organization justify having Rob Ray be an analyst?

As a player he couldn't skate, score, pass, win faceoffs, wasn't on the power play, penalty kill. He was an 8 minute  per game forward & a fighter. 

What intellectual input does he add as a former player to mildly educate us about the nuances of the game or critique of it? 

What makes it worse is he talks too much too. 

It's a poor reflection on the organization. His comments some times are galactically stupid. 

We were so spoiled with Jim Lorentz. 

 

Why do people still listen to announcers?  I have 3 TVs, my phone and a gaming console all at my fingertips.  The last thing I’m doing is tuning in intently to any announcer on any game. 

[Scottysabres]

11 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

VO would've buried that. 😇

Funny, cause it’s true

[Pimlach]

Nice interview Tage.  Well done. 

[PonyBoy2]

3 minutes ago, inkman said:

Why do people still listen to announcers?  I have 3 TVs, my phone and a gaming console all at my fingertips.  The last thing I’m doing is tuning in intently to any announcer on any game. 

 

Old habit, that's the way a lot of us grew up, haven't changed..🤷‍♂️

 

[Night Train]

That's the start Sabres needed. Like the flow. Missed other chances.  16 shots. 

[French Collection]

Quinn’s goal was a sniper’s goal. He can still shoot.

Dahlin with some nice passes.

[Pimlach]

8 minutes ago, PonyBoy2 said:

I am sure this has been covered on this board, but....

How can this organization justify having Rob Ray be an analyst?

As a player he couldn't skate, score, pass, win faceoffs, wasn't on the power play, penalty kill. He was an 8 minute  per game forward & a fighter. 

What intellectual input does he add as a former player to mildly educate us about the nuances of the game or critique of it? 

What makes it worse is he talks too much too. 

It's a poor reflection on the organization. His comments some times are galactically stupid. 

We were so spoiled with Jim Lorentz. 

 

Marty is the better analyst but Ray has a role as the on-ice guy. He is good at that and his humor helps.  I would make it a three person team during the game and limit Ray’s input.   

Also, improve on the Dunleavy PBP.  Get a guy that keeps up with the game and has better calls.  RJ called the play.  

[Scottysabres]

1 minute ago, Night Train said:

That's the start Sabres needed. Like the flow. Missed other chances.  16 shots. 

They’ve started up going into the 2nd several times this season. The 3rd is what concerns me. Come on Lindy, teach them the golden rule, the Sabres mantra under your tenure……”go out there and run’em”!!!

[steveoath]

Miss the 2nd part of the period. Think my boiler/thermostat is having problems 😞 trying to diagnose. 

[Pimlach]

Ray just said “I’m gonna kick the crap out of Bryson”.  😆 

Byram liking his Stevie Nicks. 

[Doohicksie]

Weak penalty:  Bryson just holding his position.

[DarthEbriate]

17 minutes ago, Scottysabres said:

Rob Ray can be justified as an analyst, just ask Terry…..

He's good with color commentary and banter. But that really requires a three-announcer team where the 2nd person is your analyst.

[Night Train]

WTF Rasmus.. 

Quick..throw them white flags..