billsfanmiamioh Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Bob in Mich said: Well, here is what I actually posted “While the Eichel shots here are understandable, It would be nice to see that fade away with a bit more time. “ Keep in mind too that trades take time to evaluate so you may not get the last laugh. Tage has shown that. Gloat away! Enjoy the moment! Live your life around hopes for Jack’s misery, if you wish. Based on replies I guess, for this group, I was wrong to point out that I thought we should start to move on. I am just of the opinion that failing to do so reflects poorly on Sabres fans. I could be wrong The air must be nice up there! Guy is a complete a hole, perfectly understandable for the majority of us to be happy about his new team failing. No need to try and place a level of importance that is completely unnecessary. It’s sports, we’re not here for morality points. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 hours ago, BillsFan4 said: We just found out last night that Vegas is missing the playoffs. So to expect people not to do a bit of gloating barely 12 hours later, after everything Eichel said+did, I think is unrealistic. And we still don’t even know for 100% sure we get the VGK 1st round pick until after the draft lottery. They only have a 0.5% chance of moving up but if they do we don’t get their draft pick this year. So the Eichel saga isn’t even closed yet. I think more fans will move on once it’s officially behind us. But I don’t see anything wrong with fans getting their shots in today. Eichel quit on this team and its fans well before he hurt his neck and then spent six months throwing the team under the bus over his surgery, continued to lie about it on a Chris Weidman podcast after resuming playing, and then saw fit to insult the fans after his return to Buffalo with Vegas. He deserves every last ounce of derision coming his way from this fan base and he has only himself to blame for that because he’s a classless individual. Once a masshole, always a masshole. F U Eichhole. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 6 hours ago, Bob in Mich said: Well enjoy then I guess. Seems petty to me but so does my ex. Different strokes for different folks. 5 hours ago, Bob in Mich said: It does take maturity to move on from a failed relationship. That’s a good point. Well, my goodness, aren’t we all fortunate an adult chose to enter the conversation and put us in our immature places!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I saw something, maybe in this thread idk... but a bunch of kids were waiting on ol Jack to come out and talk with them, take some pics, autographs, etc. and the mofo stuck his face out, took one look, and booked. Any idea why this guy is despised in Buffalo after something like that? I hope the guy turns into the Johnny Manziel of the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, T&C said: I saw something, maybe in this thread idk... but a bunch of kids were waiting on ol Jack to come out and talk with them, take some pics, autographs, etc. and the mofo stuck his face out, took one look, and booked. Any idea why this guy is despised in Buffalo after something like that? I hope the guy turns into the Johnny Manziel of the NHL. Can’t see the Menziel comparison because Eichel is a genuinely talented player at the NHL level whereas Johnny Football should have quit after college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 1 hour ago, K-9 said: Can’t see the Menziel comparison because Eichel is a genuinely talented player at the NHL level whereas Johnny Football should have quit after college. Comparison is that they are both self centered jerks.... and they both have/had talent but one, at least so far, has frittered it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 2 hours ago, T&C said: Comparison is that they are both self centered jerks.... and they both have/had talent but one, at least so far, has frittered it away. As people, perhaps I can see the comparison. As professional athletes in their respective sports, I don’t see it at all. They are night and day in terms of both talent and performance as pros. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 5 hours ago, eball said: Well, my goodness, aren’t we all fortunate an adult chose to enter the conversation and put us in our immature places!! Hey man, you’re welcome. Initially I thought it was a generational take but then you made me realize it was maturity 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, K-9 said: As people, perhaps I can see the comparison. As professional athletes in their respective sports, I don’t see it at all. They are night and day in terms of both talent and performance as pros. Okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Vegas out of playoffs helps Sabres draft pick , Panthers not so much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 This is the first time in 10 years that im kind of mad that the season is ending. They are fun to watch, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, CountDorkula said: This is the first time in 10 years that im kind of mad that the season is ending. They are fun to watch, This is the first time in at least 10 years that I feel "good" about the general state of things heading into the off-season, and like we are some kind of a solid path moving forward. LOL. No joke! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 RJs last game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 25 minutes ago, DRsGhost said: RJs last game. I'm going to watch the game with the draft off to the side on mute... we have to win tonight, just Have to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake_My_Head Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 17 minutes ago, DRsGhost said: RJs last game. Today, I spoke to my brother who moved to Florida 30 years ago. He hasn't followed the Sabres since he left, but when I mentioned that tonight was the last game of the season and their play-by-play guy was retiring after 51 years (assuming he'd long ago forgot who that was), this is what he said: "Rick Jeanneret!! Oh, wow! I remember when we were kids and used to lay in bed at night and listen to the Sabres games when they played on the road against the Canucks, California Golden Seals or the LA Kings. Rick made those games so exciting! I loved how we listened to him in the dark in our little bedroom." It really hit home. How much he means to so many people and the memories that evokes. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 It feels so weird knowing that this is the last game I get to listen to RJ call. I’ve been listening to him call Sabres games for most of my life, first on the radio then on TV. I’m going to miss him! Still holding out hope he will come back for a playoff series if the Sabres make it in the near future. Get the win for RJ boys! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 54 minutes ago, Shake_My_Head said: Today, I spoke to my brother who moved to Florida 30 years ago. He hasn't followed the Sabres since he left, but when I mentioned that tonight was the last game of the season and their play-by-play guy was retiring after 51 years (assuming he'd long ago forgot who that was), this is what he said: "Rick Jeanneret!! Oh, wow! I remember when we were kids and used to lay in bed at night and listen to the Sabres games when they played on the road against the Canucks, California Golden Seals or the LA Kings. Rick made those games so exciting! I loved how we listened to him in the dark in our little bedroom." It really hit home. How much he means to so many people and the memories that evokes. Exact same story with my brother and I. It's going to get a little dusty later tonight when RJ signs off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 22 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: It feels so weird knowing that this is the last game I get to listen to RJ call. I’ve been listening to him call Sabres games for most of my life, first on the radio then on TV. I’m going to miss him! Still holding out hope he will come back for a playoff series if the Sabres make it in the near future. Get the win for RJ boys! The transistor radio days... Was pretty cool to see that Josh brought Elam to the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 1 hour ago, T&C said: The transistor radio days... Was pretty cool to see that Josh brought Elam to the game. 1 hour ago, DRsGhost said: Exact same story with my brother and I. It's going to get a little dusty later tonight when RJ signs off. Yeah it’s really starting to hit home now with less than 10 minutes left. Damn Bills keep trading back too 😂 this was so cool. Loved seeing all the player reactions. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Woo! So happy they got the win for RJ!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Sad night for me... glad we got the win for his last game but damn am I ever going to miss him and his voice, from a kid to almost SS. I hope he'll at least attend some games next season, I wish him the best. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 26 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: Woo! So happy they got the win for RJ!! One last great call too. Awesome. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CountDorkula Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I didn't think i was going to get that emotional. That's a voice that's been with me for 35+ years. Sneaking my walkman under my pillow to listen to games as a kid to being an adult with Briere, Drury Max and those magical playoff calls. I get chills just thinking about them. I just hope he lives long enough to for them to win one for him. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Another beautiful send off for RJ...I didn't think he was going to come out onto the ice again tonight. There was no way the Sabres were losing that game Truly a bittersweet night for Buffalo Sports 😥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) I went to the game. As I was parking I ran into @Hammered a Lotand "Pinto Ron" Ken Johnson. When RJ came down to the ice he walked right up to where I was. Edited April 30, 2022 by PromoTheRobot 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Mich Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 That was a good win. Most of the game it felt like the bounces and the momentum were not going our way. It was good to see them be able to turn that around. When watching the Sabres games, just for fun at the halfway mark into the first period, I will make my prediction for the final score. For quite a while, those predictions were pretty good. If we weren’t going that night, it was obvious right out of the gate. Later this season I was pleasantly surprised several times that they were able to overcome slow starts and turn the game their way. This is a very good sign, imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 well deserved! He had an unbelievable season. rochester won their game 8-1 last night, so now they wait on the Belleville/Toronto game. If Toronto loses in regulation, Rochester makes the playoffs. If Toronto wins or gets it to OT, Rochester is eliminated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) It would be great if they could win the lottery. I'm still pissed they lost the 2015 one. Edited April 30, 2022 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 What are some good Sabres message boards to follow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: What are some good Sabres message boards to follow? This one is pretty good: https://www.reddit.com/r/sabres/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: What are some good Sabres message boards to follow? Um, the one here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, Doc said: Um, the one here? I never realized there was a Sabres forum here before but I just found it, Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 37 minutes ago, Doc said: Um, the one here? Reddit one is way more active imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I would call this a decent write up... goes both ways. https://thehockeywriters.com/sabres-havent-won-eichel-trade-yet/?fbclid=IwAR2m0KiJ5qb_teV48fe6tZUsJc3JEU1hpLNAtVj-RZPkS5VPIEIgFkyQn0M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradobillsfan Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 2 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: What are some good Sabres message boards to follow? https://sabresfans70.proboards.com/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Looks like the Amerks are gonna sneak into the playoffs after all. Marlies down 3 with a couple minute left. We get to see Samuellsen and Krebs join the boys in Rochester for the playoffs. Nice. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 2 hours ago, T&C said: Reddit one is way more active imo. It wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 46 minutes ago, K-9 said: Looks like the Amerks are gonna sneak into the playoffs after all. Marlies down 3 with a couple minute left. We get to see Samuellsen and Krebs join the boys in Rochester for the playoffs. Nice. Great. There was a lot of hand-wringing after they fired the previous HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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