T&C Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: 59 minutes in tied and entertaining. It really is... weird, TNT started the game again at 10pm, then I looked on the guide and it was a Blackhawks game. Been watching on the chromebook which is just fine. Here we go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 This time the rebuild really looks like it is working to me. Thompson is vastly improved. Dahlin’s critics better get out the ketchup because if they’re not ready to eat their words yet, they will be soon. He’s 21 and jumps off the screen. There are still issues but most things are looking up. Skinner’s contract is still an albatross. He seems to be trying to play more of a team game but he really isn’t good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Hell yes! Always like to see Crosby lose lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 As far as being good for the team Tuch is so much better than Eichel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 8 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: As far as being good for the team Tuch is so much better than Eichel. Tuch and Krebs>>>Eichel Tage>>>ROR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Love what’s going on with the Sabres right now…lots of buy-in and a group who seem to play for each other. Think of the influx of young talent coming in next year as well. They just need to fix the goaltending problem (I like Anderson but he ain’t the solution) to become a contender. It has become more and more obvious to me this season that Eichel was (and is) a cancer. Wouldn’t surprise me one bit that a large part of the Sabres’ “disagreement” over the surgery was intentional, to get him out of the organization. Brighter days ahead! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 26 minutes ago, eball said: It has become more and more obvious to me this season that Eichel was (and is) a cancer. Wouldn’t surprise me one bit that a large part of the Sabres’ “disagreement” over the surgery was intentional, to get him out of the organization. I'm just waiting for the comments to come out of Vegas that Eichel changed the culture of the Golden Knights, for the worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, eball said: Love what’s going on with the Sabres right now…lots of buy-in and a group who seem to play for each other. Think of the influx of young talent coming in next year as well. They just need to fix the goaltending problem (I like Anderson but he ain’t the solution) to become a contender. It has become more and more obvious to me this season that Eichel was (and is) a cancer. Wouldn’t surprise me one bit that a large part of the Sabres’ “disagreement” over the surgery was intentional, to get him out of the organization. Brighter days ahead! Yep, Andreson is a great guy to have around these kids and is a gamer, not to mention his winning record but his save percentage tells why they need to think about another veteran to team with 6K next season. Edited March 24, 2022 by Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 20 hours ago, The Jokeman said: It won't end until we find a legitimate starting goalie. I think we have our future starting goaltender in the organization already. Devon Levi has been incredible in college this season. Like, one of the best college seasons for a goalie ever. He’s tied for #2 all time. Jim Howard is #1. Erik Portillo has actually had a really great season too. I’m hoping the Sabres sign one, or both, as soon as their college seasons are over. They’re probably at least a couple/few years from being NHL starters but I’m pretty confident at least one will be. I feel stronger about Levi than I did about Cal Peterson. They’ll still need a veteran for next season. I’m assuming UPL will be one of the goalies but I hope they bring in a starting caliber goalie to compete with him, or to be the outright starter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 13 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: This time the rebuild really looks like it is working to me. Thompson is vastly improved. Dahlin’s critics better get out the ketchup because if they’re not ready to eat their words yet, they will be soon. He’s 21 and jumps off the screen. There are still issues but most things are looking up. Skinner’s contract is still an albatross. He seems to be trying to play more of a team game but he really isn’t good. Skinner's contract might be the worst in hockey. At least hes registering on the score sheet again. Only one more year of Okposo's contract and one more year of Cody Hodgson dead cap! But 5 more years of Skinner at $9 million... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiamioh Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Skinner's contract might be the worst in hockey. At least hes registering on the score sheet again. Only one more year of Okposo's contract and one more year of Cody Hodgson dead cap! But 5 more years of Skinner at $9 million... Skinners is really an outlier considering how well the Sabres have done in this area for the last 10-15 years……😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 58 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: I think we have our future starting goaltender in the organization already. Devon Levi has been incredible in college this season. Like, one of the best college seasons for a goalie ever. He’s tied for #2 all time. Jim Howard is #1. Erik Portillo has actually had a really great season too. I’m hoping the Sabres sign one, or both, as soon as their college seasons are over. They’re probably at least a couple/few years from being NHL starters but I’m pretty confident at least one will be. I feel stronger about Levi than I did about Cal Peterson. They’ll still need a veteran for next season. I’m assuming UPL will be one of the goalies but I hope they bring in a starting caliber goalie to compete with him, or to be the outright starter. I'd like one or both to just go straight to the Sabres. The argument is you can ruin them by playing them too early, but I've heard the same argument for QBs and Josh became a stud despite practically starting as a rookie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 5 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: Tuch and Krebs>>>Eichel Tage>>>ROR I’ve softened my ROR criticism since it became evident that his issues were probably with Eichel. I do like Tage though. He has surprised me this year. 25 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Skinner's contract might be the worst in hockey. At least hes registering on the score sheet again. Only one more year of Okposo's contract and one more year of Cody Hodgson dead cap! But 5 more years of Skinner at $9 million... Okposo is clearly a leader and a professional presence so there is some value there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, 4merper4mer said: I’ve softened my ROR criticism since it became evident that his issues were probably with Eichel. I do like Tage though. He has surprised me this year. Okposo is clearly a leader and a professional presence so there is some value there. Okposo is playing well this year and I like his presence. Just not at $6 million a year. Skinner is playing much harder too but $9 million a year is just sickening. I never want to see him on the ice for 3 on 3 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 what an entitled douche. Criag Rivet was there with the Jr. Sabres (a bunch of 9yr old kids) and after the game he took them down to see Jack Eichel. Eichel walked out from behind the curtain, saw all the kids & parents, rolled his eyes, went right back behind the curtain and never came back out. He didn’t sign a single autograph. Kyle Okposo ended up coming out and signing autographs for 20+ minutes. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Doc said: I'd like one or both to just go straight to the Sabres. The argument is you can ruin them by playing them too early, but I've heard the same argument for QBs and Josh became a stud despite practically starting as a rookie. Devon Levi will be signed and get a game or two with the Sabres this year. He can't go to Rochester for their playoffs because he wasn't on the roster last Monday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, BillsFan4 said: what an entitled douche. Criag Rivet was there with the Jr. Sabres (a bunch of 9yr old kids) and after the game he took them down to see Jack Eichel. Eichel walked out from behind the curtain, saw all the kids & parents, rolled his eyes, went right back behind the curtain and never came back out. He didn’t sign a single autograph. Kyle Okposo ended up coming out and signing autographs for 20+ minutes. Cripes... he must be one miserable sob to do that to kids who were applauding him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 hours ago, BillsFan4 said: what an entitled douche. Criag Rivet was there with the Jr. Sabres (a bunch of 9yr old kids) and after the game he took them down to see Jack Eichel. Eichel walked out from behind the curtain, saw all the kids & parents, rolled his eyes, went right back behind the curtain and never came back out. He didn’t sign a single autograph. Kyle Okposo ended up coming out and signing autographs for 20+ minutes. If true, and I would expect Rivet wouldn't be lying, that's pathetic. But not surprising. I soured on Jackie a couple years after he joined the Sabres. 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: Devon Levi will be signed and get a game or two with the Sabres this year. He can't go to Rochester for their playoffs because he wasn't on the roster last Monday. That would be great to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 3 hours ago, BillsFan4 said: what an entitled douche. Criag Rivet was there with the Jr. Sabres (a bunch of 9yr old kids) and after the game he took them down to see Jack Eichel. Eichel walked out from behind the curtain, saw all the kids & parents, rolled his eyes, went right back behind the curtain and never came back out. He didn’t sign a single autograph. Kyle Okposo ended up coming out and signing autographs for 20+ minutes. I clicked the audio button before I scrolled down and saw this was about the Jr. Sabres. It starts: “Out walks Jack Eichel……these kids erupt”. Lol I thought it was about the trade and subsequent play of the Sabres young guys. I was confused for a second as he continued to talk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I was as low as possible with this franchise over the summer and didn’t expect anything from this season. It’s been such a pleasant surprise to be excited and interested in The Sabres again. I’m looking forward to next season for the first time in a long time. People tiptoed around the Eichel issue for years. The fact all the confirming stories are pouring in now isn’t particularly surprising. The guy dragged this team down with his ***** attitude. The trade is looking very lopsided for Buffalo from my viewpoint. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Doc said: If true, and I would expect Rivet wouldn't be lying, that's pathetic. But not surprising. I soured on Jackie a couple years after he joined the Sabres. That would be great to see. Okposo, but No Eichel in the photo makes me think he’s telling the truth. Like you said, I don’t expect he’d be lying about this. It also sounds like it’s just one of many not so flattering Jack Eichel stories. on a somewhat similar subject, I don’t think Eichel has been made available to the media once since his post-game interview in Buffalo. Wonder why… 😂 They weren’t going to make him available after that Buffalo game either but I guess Mike Harrington was pretty vocal and Eichel ended up coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Doc said: I'd like one or both to just go straight to the Sabres. The argument is you can ruin them by playing them too early, but I've heard the same argument for QBs and Josh became a stud despite practically starting as a rookie. Straight to Sabres is a mistake, these kids need to develop in Rochester first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 hours ago, The Jokeman said: Straight to Sabres is a mistake, these kids need to develop in Rochester first. All the same, I'd Iike to see Levi on the Sabres for a few games like PTR said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 23 hours ago, The Jokeman said: Straight to Sabres is a mistake, these kids need to develop in Rochester first. I think the times are starting to change in those regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, TBBills said: I think the times are starting to change in those regards. I tend to think you are right, the NHL is slowly following the pace of the NFL. Rookies used to sit for a year or two, unless an extraordinary player, but now 1st and 2nd rounders... even 3rds... are going in right away. Of course rookies in the NHL come from farm clubs but I see the trend as well. Looking forward to the game in a half an hour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Ah... just heard on WGR that RJ will be doing the call, nice bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 😯 almost Hasek-like. feel bad he lost today. He carried them all season. Definitely anxious to see if the Sabres sign him or he goes back to college for another year. Not sure what he has left to prove in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Glad I decided to watch this one... RJ And Harry Neale, plus, this intermission is a riot. Don't think I even had pubes when RJ started calling the games in 71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Ah well, we got a point... like it matters. I hate the dingy looking jerseys/sweaters, never really heard why we are wearing them nor have I looked it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, T&C said: Ah well, we got a point... like it matters. I hate the dingy looking jerseys/sweaters, never really heard why we are wearing them nor have I looked it up. That second guy in the shootout who walked in…..Tokarski should have conceded the goal, skated out and punched him right in the face, Bush league. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 44 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: That second guy in the shootout who walked in…..Tokarski should have conceded the goal, skated out and punched him right in the face, Bush league. Yep. I can’t stand shootout attempts like that. To me, stuff like that should be considered a violation of the forward momentum rule. Same with the ones where a guy skates in real wide then stick handles at a crawl sideways in front of the net. I know it’s a legal attempt within the rules but I definitely think it pushes the boundaries. I kind of wish they’d put a time limit on shootout attempts or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: Yep. I can’t stand shootout attempts like that. To me, stuff like that should be considered a violation of the forward momentum rule. Same with the ones where a guy skates in real wide then stick handles at a crawl sideways in front of the net. I know it’s a legal attempt within the rules but I definitely think it pushes the boundaries. I kind of wish they’d put a time limit on shootout attempts or something. That rediculous inching towards the goal should be banned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) I hate that super slow crap too but if a Sabre did it and scored it would look a lot better A simple shot clock could work. How many seconds would be appropriate? Edited March 26, 2022 by Bob in Mich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Just now, Bob in Mich said: I hate that super slow crap too but if a Sabre did it and scored it would look a lot better A simple shot clock could work. How many seconds is appropriate? Forget the clock. Just cut a defenseman loose behind the shooter about 2 seconds after he crosses the center line. Dangling leads to strangling....... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Simon said: Forget the clock. Just cut a defenseman loose behind the shooter about 2 seconds after he crosses the center line. Dangling leads to strangling....... That’s an interesting idea but not gonna happen, eh? It would make the shootout more like the game though. I have understood instituting the shootout and it can show off some amazing individual skills but it certainly isn’t all that much like the game itself Anyone else watching the college hockey tourney? Been some very entertaining games. Michigan has a couple of Sabre prospects to help the interest level too Hopping between the college and pro hockey games on TV I found myself yelling at the Sabres to ‘hit that guy’. I know there is a playoff intensity that is not in the pro game but damn, I sure wish we followed through on our checks a whole lot more often Edited March 26, 2022 by Bob in Mich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Looking forward to the matinee game at 5, the weather is so freaking perfect I'm going to watch it out back on a chromebook with a fire going... and beer. Wish these game actually meant something in the standings besides progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Goalie please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 50 minutes ago, TBBills said: Goalie please... Are you watching this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0neguy Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 If on the shoot out attempts a defender were at the far blue line and started forward the same time as the shooter there might be a little more urgency to get the shot off… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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