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Does anybody know what time Lindy is speaking to the media today?

I would never call somebody an idiot for liking the NFL more now than when they were a kid or vice versa. I understand it's different strokes for different folks and people will see things differently. I don't think the NFL expansion to multiple streaming platforms, playing on all different nights and Holidays, and taking a bunch of games overseas is good for the actual NFL product but sure it has been good for making the NFL more $$$$$. There was also no need to add a 17th(inevitably soon to be 18th) regular season game either(except for the NFL making more $$$). By the time the playoffs roll around there are already so many injuries and teams playing at way less than full strength that it dilutes the product. You can say more technology and more information but officiating is as bad if not worse than it's ever been and there is a major lack of consistency in the way modern games are called which leads to a lot of b****ing from the fans all the time(some of it warranted, some of it on fans being whiney). You have a huge percentage of the population that thinks the modern NFL is rigged or in bed with the gambling companies, or that it is choreographed like WWE. I do not think that personally but it makes me sad that is how people view the modern NFL. Kinda takes away the shine of seeing teams win championships, yes even the teams we hate. I mean I HATED the Cowboys teams of the 90s but I respected the Hell out of them for being a BadA$$ team! Now with the Patriots and Chiefs the ethos around them is that they cheat and the league is rigged. I miss the character of the old school stadiums and the fans that used to frequent them over the cookie cutter, expensive fancy ones of today's era. We will have to agree to disagree that broadcasts are better nowadays. I can't stand most of the modern commentators. Just because the NFL is more expensive, and the coverage is 24/7 and games are being played at all different times on different days and Holidays does not make it better. That's just my honest opinion about it. You are a great poster here and I enjoy reading your posts and I can totally understand if you see it differently, so I am not trying to turn this into an argumentative post but just my perspective so it doesn't come across as blanket complaining for the sake of it. I also get there is always going to be some evolution but it's just gotten to the point where the NFL is going too far to change too much around and expand that it is at taking away from the quality of the product. My two cents.

It's kinda funny to me how much the image of being an NFL fan has changed. Growing up in the 80s and 90s being a football fan was stereotyped for the blue collar, working class people(think of Dan Conner as a Bears fan on Roseanne) and it was pretty accurate but the modern NFL is becoming a Hobby for the elites. I understand the business side of it but as an old school NFL fan the evolution of what it has become today has really taken the enjoyment of it away from me.

Not sure if your a Simpsons guy but they did an episode on this subject with Itchy & Scratchy getting a new character Poochie and made fun of how shows jump the shark at that point once they start adding new characters. In it's prime years The Simpsons were always on point

When I started this thread I was at a 50-50 chance on going but it's down to more likely a 5-10% chance. It's going to be crazy expensive and I have already splurged on a few Sabres playoff games(very expensive) and would like to go to the opening game at the new stadium(once again crazy expensive prices...anybody noticing a theme here!?). With how expensive the world has gotten you really have to draw the line somewhere. With that said I hope everybody that is going has an absolute freakin blast!

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As much as it sucks it's not like the Sabres have a rich history of Stanley Cup winning teams. I've been watching the Sabres since 96-97 and this team was a Top 5 worthy team in my lifetime in my opinion. Not sure if you are local in the WNY area but seeing the way this team really got the community behind them plays a big role in it for me too The crazy 8-7 game against Tampa Multiple 10 game winning streaks The Beer Sabre craze The Canalside parties with the Blade Gang etc. This was a wildly entertaining season in my opinion

I have been thinking about this a little bit on the side since before the playoffs started but now that it is officially over I can really give it some serious thought. I think I am still trying to process how I would rate it but it is absolutely a Top 5 season for me in my lifetime Personal Rankings: 1) 2005-06: really goes without saying, that season was an incredible ride and I think most of us feel that the Sabres should have won the whole thing that year if not for the slew of injuries especially to the Defense corps as the playoffs went on. Also just an incredibly likeable team 2) 99 Cup Run: I could see how some people would list that team over the 05-06 team as technically they did get farther but I just think the 05-06 was a better team overall. The 99 run was pretty awesome as well though. The culmination of a 3 year build starting from the Hardest Working Team in Hockey days. Hasek at his absolute prime. Who knows how it ends up if it wasn't for No Goal 3) 96-97: The hardest working team in hockey. The foundation season for the Stanley Cup run of 99. Teddy Nolan for Jack Adams. First year in Keybank Center(then Marine Midland Arena). First year with the Goatheads. Derek Plante Game 7 winner against Ottawa. Also a special season for me personally because it was the first year I got really hooked on the Sabres. Honestly on a personal level I could put this season above the Cup run in 99. 4) 2006-07: The follow-up to the incredible run of 05-06. This town was still in a frenzy and everybody had Cup aspirations going into that season and lasting throughout. The Sabres won the President's Trophy that year. Was hard to duplicate that true magic of 2005-06 and I hated the slug uniforms so that's why I have it down a few spots but still a truly incredible season to be a Sabres fan 5) 2025-26: Still trying to process what we just witnessed these past 5 months. A season I don't think anybody saw coming. Lindy Ruff most likely going to win his 2nd Jack Adams award. Broke the playoff drought, Won a division title, broke the playoff series win drought. Once again an incredibly likeable team. This year was so special in it's own right I actually feel kinda bad having it at 5 on this list but when I think of the big picture I am not sure I can rank it above the other 4 seasons What about you guys?

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Most fun I've had as a Sabres fan in 19 years Thank you Sabres!

The rally towels for tonight are awesome

Just bought tickets last minute. Had to be in the building for this one tonight. Super pumped! LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!

The Game 7 vibes we need