NastyNateSoldiers Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Congrats to Terry Pegula for winning his first ever Playoffs game as Sabres owner, I know it`s only 1 win, but i feel like the Sabres are heading in the right direction. It all starts at the top fella`s, and it just seems like whatever T Peg touches turns into GOLD. It feels good to know that we have an owner now that is just as passionate about our team as we are. I hope he buys the Bills, if he does, he can become a legend in Buffalo. The man just knows the core values of running a professional sports franchise and that`s scouting and building threw the draft, and he is not afraid to spend some money. Everything first class, players love that. Like he said during his presser (I want players to want to come play in Buffalo). I don`t think Ralph has ever said that. Bottom line is that Ralphie runs the team like a business. Wilson, Littmann and Overdorf are the crypt keepers. Make no mistake about it, they have sucked the Bills nation dry for years. Pegula would of never let Polian go.. So Thank you Pegula for buying the Sabres and good luck making the city of Buffalo a place for Champions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 It's amazing. This guy is going to be the best thing to happen to the Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 1 word for you sir - premature. No one has won anything yet, and all but one of these current sabres were on the team BEFORE Pegula took ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Don't get your hopes up, guys... FLYERS, BABY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 1 word for you sir - premature. No one has won anything yet, and all but one of these current sabres were on the team BEFORE Pegula took ownership. Yeah and they sucked until they knew Terry was taking over. When an owner says he will do whatever it takes to win the Stanely Cup that changes the whole mindset and attitude of the players giving them the confidence that anything is possible and they just might go all the way the way they have been playing. Don't get your hopes up, guys... FLYERS, BABY!!!!! Flyers going down in FIVE BABY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Yeah and they sucked until they knew Terry was taking over. When an owner says he will do whatever it takes to win the Stanely Cup that changes the whole mindset and attitude of the players giving them the confidence that anything is possible and they just might go all the way the way they have been playing. Flyers going down in FIVE BABY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 A shift in course just means you changed directions, not arrived at your destination. At least I can see the Sabres heading the right way, that's a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hplarrm Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Congrats to Terry Pegula for winning his first ever Playoffs game as Sabres owner, I know it`s only 1 win, but i feel like the Sabres are heading in the right direction. It all starts at the top fella`s, and it just seems like whatever T Peg touches turns into GOLD. It feels good to know that we have an owner now that is just as passionate about our team as we are. I hope he buys the Bills, if he does, he can become a legend in Buffalo. The man just knows the core values of running a professional sports franchise and that`s scouting and building threw the draft, and he is not afraid to spend some money. Everything first class, players love that. Like he said during his presser (I want players to want to come play in Buffalo). I don`t think Ralph has ever said that. Bottom line is that Ralphie runs the team like a business. Wilson, Littmann and Overdorf are the crypt keepers. Make no mistake about it, they have sucked the Bills nation dry for years. Pegula would of never let Polian go.. So Thank you Pegula for buying the Sabres and good luck making the city of Buffalo a place for Champions... I agree with your conclusion. I disagree with your reasons for making that conclusion. I do not think it is premature to assume/hope that the Pegula attitude makes a difference for this team. What last night's game showed is simply how close the margin between winning and losing are. A 1-0 nothing game simply does not get any closer. A bunch of critical performances like Miller being absolutely perfect in results in the net and Kaleta being a game time decision by Lindy to start simply proved in real life results to be a game winning decision. While it is premature to call the series over, winning this game by the tightest of possible margins should not be ignored (unless the Flyers redouble their efforts one does not want to think about what losing your first two games at home does to one's chances in a seven game series and it will be an interesting and significant test to see if the Sabres can stick a fork in them on Saturday. However, the reasoning stated to get this conclusion that Pegula had shown how to build a team through the draft speaks for itself as sound thinking based in reality. It is the ultimate in what I refer to as fact-free thinking though I agree with the conclusion reached. Even a completely broken clock is right on target twice a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Don't get your hopes up, guys... FLYERS, BABY!!!!! First your love of Russell.. Now your love of the Flyers. Why do you hang out here again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 1 word for you sir - premature. No one has won anything yet, and all but one of these current sabres were on the team BEFORE Pegula took ownership. PREMATURE? The guy said I know its only one game! I hate those negative people, come on dude!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 First your love of Russell.. Now your love of the Flyers. Why do you hang out here again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Don't get your hopes up, guys... FLYERS, BABY!!!!! Where's that "!@#$ you" smiley when you need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Where's that "!@#$ you" smiley when you need it? LOL Ryan Miller can't stand on his head forever I was really hoping the seedings would change a bit so my Flyers didn't have to stomp on the hopes of so many of my fellow Bills fans...but that's not within my control, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 The Sabres had more points collected after the all-star than any other team. So assuming the Flyers have anymore chance of winning than the Sabres is well unfounded, that was fairly obvious last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_In_Norfolk Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Great win! Tyler Myers was a beast out there. Future Norris winner potential there! LOL Ryan Miller can't stand on his head forever I was really hoping the seedings would change a bit so my Flyers didn't have to stomp on the hopes of so many of my fellow Bills fans...but that's not within my control, unfortunately. Stand on his head? He didn't face that many tough shots. Heck, your vaunted offensive players didn't even create a decent chance on the 5-3. Buffalo's young--and banged up-- defense is handling the Flyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. ChumChums Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 What's funny is that the Flyers were Pegula's first team. Then he moved to western New York and became a sabres fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I agree that Pegula has been an awesome owner so far. For me, anything that happens positively in the playoffs is gravy. I didn't even expect this team to be in the playoffs in January. I am excited about the future b/c Pegula is putting things in place for Buffalo to be the ultimate hockey destination for draftees, free agents, scouts, etc... SO if they do well in the 2011 playoffs I'm thrilled, but I am even more excited about the future with this ownership in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 (edited) Congrats Buffalo! I do not follow hockey, but for the sake of you fans, I'm happy to hear the Sabres are on the right track. Buffalo is a great place and lord knows you're overdue. I guess I'll have to tune in for the next game. But how am I to explain to my buddies that I can't go fishin because I'm watching hockey? Nevermind - that will never happen. Here's to Buffalo here's to the Sabres here's to you hardcore mutha- -in Bills Fans Happy Friday yall, Go Sabres! Edited April 15, 2011 by Buffalokie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Congrats to Terry Pegula for winning his first ever Playoffs game as Sabres owner, I know it`s only 1 win, but i feel like the Sabres are heading in the right direction. It all starts at the top fella`s, and it just seems like whatever T Peg touches turns into GOLD. It feels good to know that we have an owner now that is just as passionate about our team as we are. I hope he buys the Bills, if he does, he can become a legend in Buffalo. The man just knows the core values of running a professional sports franchise and that`s scouting and building threw the draft, and he is not afraid to spend some money. Everything first class, players love that. Like he said during his presser (I want players to want to come play in Buffalo). I don`t think Ralph has ever said that. Bottom line is that Ralphie runs the team like a business. Wilson, Littmann and Overdorf are the crypt keepers. Make no mistake about it, they have sucked the Bills nation dry for years. Pegula would of never let Polian go.. So Thank you Pegula for buying the Sabres and good luck making the city of Buffalo a place for Champions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Yeah and they sucked until they knew Terry was taking over. When an owner says he will do whatever it takes to win the Stanely Cup that changes the whole mindset and attitude of the players giving them the confidence that anything is possible and they just might go all the way the way they have been playing. While Pegs is a dream owner, the team battled back from worst in the NHL in December, to 10th in the Eastern Conference before Pegs took over (including a 3-game swoon right before he was announced as the new owner against Atlanta). There were no major moves made (they added Boyes, who they would have added anyway), and the improvement has been keyed by good play from the younger players as well as Miller playing better. Pegs' influence will ideally be felt after the season, i.e. in FO and player moves. But spending money doesn't ensure success. I'm just happy that the team will be in Buffalo for the remainder of my lifetime. Flyers going down in FIVE BABY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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