KDIGGZ Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 The Bisons or Bandits are our only hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Yup. The Sabres have a young superstar player to build upon and use as a foundation. The BIlls do not. Â If we had a QB I would say Bills but the Sabers at least have some young talent and Jack so I'll go with the Sabers. I think the Sabers are a goalie and good forward away from making the playoffs every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Face value, I like the Housley hire more than McDermott. Â But apples/oranges. Â I'd say Sabres will be a playoff team before Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraq Vet Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 This is too early..... after next week we will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I don't think that either is particularly close. I guess that I'll say Sabres because you can make a run in the NHL Playoffs from any spot. Nashville is a great example. I actually think the opposite. It only takes a 4 game hot streak to win it all in football after going 9-7 or 10-6 like the Giants & Steelers seem to do so often. A 4 game hot streak in the NHL gets you through 1 series haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I actually think the opposite. It only takes a 4 game hot streak to win it all in football after going 9-7 or 10-6 like the Giants & Steelers seem to do so often. A 4 game hot streak in the NHL gets you through 1 series haha.I guess maybe I'm saying it wrong. The gap between 1-8 in hockey is closer than the gap between 1-6 in football (especially when you factor in home field advantage). If that team that just got in the playoffs plays well they aren't that far from the best teams. If Miami played great they still weren't winning at Pittsburgh, at KC or Houston and at New England. The Bills last year should have been in that position if not for Rex against Miami. They might have competed in the WC game but they weren't capable of making a run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Sabres are still a year away from playoffs and 3-4 years from a serious Cup run (when Nylander and Middlestadt sp) are ready to join the core. Ennis and Moulson will be gone and our goalie situation will be settled. Eichel, Okposo, Reinhart, O'Reilly, Nylander, Middlestadt, Risto, Guhle, McCabe, Antipin. Filling in the rest should be easy and hopefully Kane brings in a future player. Â I honestly don't ever expect the Bills to make the playoffs again and certainly can't imagine a Super Bowl. Not until there is a franchise QB will I be able to even discuss a playoff opportunity. I feel good about the Coach and GM but that is going to take some time to shake out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Playoffs will happen sooner or later for both, but championships-doubt ether one will even have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Playoffs will happen sooner or later for both, but championships-doubt ether one will even have that. Â Classic Defeatist BBFS Pessimism. Why even bother being a fan if there's no hope of ever achieving the ultimate prize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Bills. Defensive improvement will make them contenders much quicker than the Sabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Â Classic Defeatist BBFS Pessimism. Why even bother being a fan if there's no hope of ever achieving the ultimate prize? Well, making the playoffs is a pretty big step for both organizations. Even having winning records. That's what I look for. Too numbed out to expect better. Sometimes a big win on a given Sunday makes the week better. At least with the Pegulas there is a small chance. Under RW this decade there was none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatebeing17 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 I always say just one before I die, either referring to the Sabres or Bills. IMO, I think the Bills are closer once Brady & Belicheat are out of the division we will probably compete yearly for the division title and get home playoff games. Actually take I take that back I will only be happy if Bills win the Superbowl, not the Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I always say just one before I die, either referring to the Sabres or Bills. IMO, I think the Bills are closer once Brady & Belicheat are out of the division we will probably compete yearly for the division title and get home playoff games. Actually take I take that back I will only be happy if Bills win the Superbowl, not the Sabres. Not really a hockey fan. I could not imagine rooting for both. Some pretty tough fans around that do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Don't know or care about the Sabres. I am not a fan of hockey and I never watch any games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I guess maybe I'm saying it wrong. The gap between 1-8 in hockey is closer than the gap between 1-6 in football (especially when you factor in home field advantage). If that team that just got in the playoffs plays well they aren't that far from the best teams. If Miami played great they still weren't winning at Pittsburgh, at KC or Houston and at New England. The Bills last year should have been in that position if not for Rex against Miami. They might have competed in the WC game but they weren't capable of making a run. No, I got what you were saying, and yeah 8 seeds do generally fare better in the NHL. I just think it's very feasible for a team to get hot in the NFL and win 4 in a row (more so in the NFC than AFC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I actually think the opposite. It only takes a 4 game hot streak to win it all in football after going 9-7 or 10-6 like the Giants & Steelers seem to do so often. A 4 game hot streak in the NHL gets you through 1 series haha. Â good point, only argument on this is that look at those two QB's. Its easier to win it assuming you have a top tier QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Â good point, only argument on this is that look at those two QB's. Its easier to win it assuming you have a top tier QB. I don't think Eli is a top tier QB, but that's another discussion for another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Â good point, only argument on this is that look at those two QB's. Its easier to win it assuming you have a top tier QB. Flacco did it. He's not a top tier QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Flacco did it. He's not a top tier QB. Flacco and Eli are essentially the exact same guy in my eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Flacco and Eli are essentially the exact same guy in my eyes I put Eli in the tier above but they aren't that far from each other. Close to the middle of the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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