Buffalo Sabres and NHL 2022-2023

[eball]

What the hell happened last night?  Glad I didn't stay up for that...

[Jauronimo]

7 minutes ago, eball said:

What the hell happened last night?  Glad I didn't stay up for that...

Seattle played fast and murdered us in the counter attack all night.  They were buzzing all night, pressuring our D and got a lot of point blank chances and odd man rushes.  They were first to every puck, crisp passes.  You would have never guessed they were the winless scrubs entering that game.

 

Power got victimized a few times on bad pinches and got caught flat footed at the blue line giving up a breakaway.

 

Buffalo had a tough night offensively.  Passing lanes were clogged, Tage, Skinner, and Tuch were forcing it all night.  Buffalo's only goal (thanks to Mitts being a lazy bastard) was fluky but it came during the only stretch where they managed sustained pressure.

 

The Power Play is a mess.  0 for 4 last night. Skinner needs to go to second unit or no unit.  He forces garbage to the middle and turns the pack over too frequently but he was hardly alone last night.  

 

Comrie played really well in my opinion.  He was hung out to dry all night.  He turned away a breakaway and a number of point blank scoring chances.

[BillsFan4]

18 minutes ago, Jauronimo said:

Seattle played fast and murdered us in the counter attack all night.  They were buzzing all night, pressuring our D and got a lot of point blank chances and odd man rushes.  They were first to every puck, crisp passes.  You would have never guessed they were the winless scrubs entering that game.

 

Power got victimized a few times on bad pinches and got caught flat footed at the blue line giving up a breakaway.

 

Buffalo had a tough night offensively.  Passing lanes were clogged, Tage, Skinner, and Tuch were forcing it all night.  Buffalo's only goal (thanks to Mitts being a lazy bastard) was fluky but it came during the only stretch where they managed sustained pressure.

 

The Power Play is a mess.  0 for 4 last night. Skinner needs to go to second unit or no unit.  He forces garbage to the middle and turns the pack over too frequently but he was hardly alone last night.  

 

Comrie played really well in my opinion.  He was hung out to dry all night.  He turned away a breakaway and a number of point blank scoring chances.

yeah that was ugly. Probably their worst game of the year. Buffalo looked sloppy and totally out of sync all night. Bad passes, bobbled pucks, guys out of position all night, countless odd man breaks. Very little went right for them. Skinner and Thompson both struggled, again. But the whole team did. We haven’t seen much from those 2 yr this season, though. We need both to get going.

 

The Sabres just seem to struggle against Seattle. I think it’s the style of hockey they play. Seattle is not the most well structured team but they play hard and are constantly pressuring the puck. The Sabres seem to struggle against teams that play like that. They just couldn’t seem to get to their game last night.

 

 

and yeah that goal that was called back because Mittelstadt decided to lazily coast to the bench as his teammates were entering the o zone just pissed me off. I wanted Granato to staple his ass to the bench after that but he was right back out there the next shift. I can live with mistakes, but not such a lack of effort. No excuse for that. Mitts has to be way more aware than that. At least get your butt over the damn blue line.

[Jauronimo]

8 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said:

yeah that was ugly. Probably their worst game of the year. Buffalo looked sloppy and totally out of sync all night. Bad passes, bobbled pucks, guys out of position all night, countless odd man breaks. Very little went right for them. Skinner and Thompson both struggled, again. But the whole team did. We haven’t seen much from those 2 yr this season, though. We need both to get going.

 

The Sabres just seem to struggle against Seattle. I think it’s the style of hockey they play. Seattle is not the most well structured team but they play hard and are constantly pressuring the puck. The Sabres seem to struggle against teams that play like that. They just couldn’t seem to get to their game last night.

 

 

and yeah that goal that was called back because Mittelstadt decided to lazily coast to the bench as his teammates were entering the o zone just pissed me off. I wanted Granato to staple his ass to the bench after that but he was right back out there the next shift. I can live with mistakes, but not such a lack of effort. No excuse for that. Mitts has to be way more aware than that. At least get your butt over the damn blue line.

I couldn't believe he went back out.  Especially since he was so clearly out of gas that he couldn't muster one real stride to clear the zone.  Mitts is supposed to be a smart player.  How did he not see the play coming into the zone and realize he needed to clear? 

 

His lazy BS robbed Quinn of a goal after Jack earned his way back into the lineup and had a decent game on 4th line.  That could have been a nice confidence boost after the kid was a healthy scratch.

 

 

[SinceThe70s]

Dropping this here because it doesn't deserve it's own thread and I thought hockey fans might appreciate it.  Denis Potvin turns the sucks chants from Rangers fans into something humorous and charitable:

 

https://www.nhl.com/news/islanders-to-sell-potvin-socks-during-game-against-rangers/c-336788608

[BillsFan4]

 

[EmotionallyUnstable]

I am having trouble getting a stream for these games…I thought I used to… 

 

currentky have Hulu with the ESPN+ bundle. I suppose MSG only streams elsewhere? 
 

Any suggestions appreciated 

[Jauronimo]

12 hours ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

I am having trouble getting a stream for these games…I thought I used to… 

 

currentky have Hulu with the ESPN+ bundle. I suppose MSG only streams elsewhere? 
 

Any suggestions appreciated 

I have watched every game on ESPN+ without issue.

[T&C]

Buffalo Sabres
@BuffaloSabres

Head coach Don Granato confirmed Peyton Krebs will return to the lineup tonight in place of Rasmus Asplund.

[Jauronimo]

53 minutes ago, T&C said:

Buffalo Sabres
@BuffaloSabres

Head coach Don Granato confirmed Peyton Krebs will return to the lineup tonight in place of Rasmus Asplund.

If they sit Aspy they may as well scratch Emptynetoffson.  Those two are a package deal.

[EmotionallyUnstable]

6 hours ago, Jauronimo said:

I have watched every game on ESPN+ without issue.

I gotta figure this out, thanks. Seems like I should be able to get it 

[Buffalo Super Fan]

Terrible loss in a early home division game against the rebuilding Montreal Canadians the Buffalo Sabres can’t keep taking steps back if they want to make the NHL playoffs this season. No excuse today the Buffalo Sabres backed off as usual in the second period when are these bums ever going to learn. You bums lost to a lowly Montreal Canadians. Eric Comrie can’t give up a 3rd period goal after the Sabres just tied the game that was garbage from him tonight no excuses there old and tired win the hockey games at home you bums in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo

[CountDorkula]

Per Dreger. 
 

Because of injuries the @BuffaloSabres are in the market for a depth Dman. Ethan Bear’s name has been suggested and there’s been discussions with Carolina. However, I don’t see the Sabres giving up an asset at this point for Bear

[BillsFan4]

I’ll give them a pass for yesterday. They didn’t get home from the west coast till late Wednesday night then had to play again Thursday evening. It’s pretty common for teams to struggle after a road trip like that. But they have to get back in the win column next game. They can’t have 3 losses in a row. Chicago is a very beatable team. No excuses.

 

Im hoping for 2 wins in a row here. Chicago, Detroit.

 

Detroit made a lot more additions this offseason than Buffalo did but I still feel like it’s a game Buffalo should win.

 

and I will say, even though the Sabres only made 2 additions this offseason they both look pretty good. Comrie and Lybushkin have both been playing pretty good hockey. I still don’t think it was enough, but it is what it is at this point.

 

what we really need is for Tage Thompson to get going. Skinner too. That whole line needs to get their $#&* together. We need growth from all our young players if they want any chance at staying in the playoff race. That’s what they banked on - the young guys taking a step. I’d say so far only Dahlin has. Maybe Cozens. 

[Jauronimo]

1 hour ago, BillsFan4 said:

I’ll give them a pass for yesterday. They didn’t get home from the west coast till late Wednesday night then had to play again Thursday evening. It’s pretty common for teams to struggle after a road trip like that. But they have to get back in the win column next game. They can’t have 3 losses in a row. Chicago is a very beatable team. No excuses.

 

Im hoping for 2 wins in a row here. Chicago, Detroit.

 

Detroit made a lot more additions this offseason than Buffalo did but I still feel like it’s a game Buffalo should win.

 

and I will say, even though the Sabres only made 2 additions this offseason they both look pretty good. Comrie and Lybushkin have both been playing pretty good hockey. I still don’t think it was enough, but it is what it is at this point.

 

what we really need is for Tage Thompson to get going. Skinner too. That whole line needs to get their $#&* together. We need growth from all our young players if they want any chance at staying in the playoff race. That’s what they banked on - the young guys taking a step. I’d say so far only Dahlin has. Maybe Cozens. 

I think Cozens has taken a step forward and I love what Peterka brings to the lineup.  First line has been disappointing.

[BillsFan4]

40 minutes ago, Jauronimo said:

I think Cozens has taken a step forward and I love what Peterka brings to the lineup.  First line has been disappointing.

Yeah Peterka has been a pleasant surprise. I thought it might take him some time to find his game after a mediocre preseason but he’s been playing good hockey. It’s  weird, Quinn had a pretty good preseason and he’s struggled to start the regular season. Peterka struggled in the preseason but has started the regular season much better than Quinn. 🤷‍♂️
 

I’m trying not to get nervous about Thompson yet. We need him to be the player he was last season. I’ve seen flashes of that but nothing consistent yet. I just hope last year wasn’t a 1-off…

[Jauronimo]

2 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said:

Yeah Peterka has been a pleasant surprise. I thought it might take him some time to find his game after a mediocre preseason but he’s been playing good hockey. It’s  weird, Quinn had a pretty good preseason and he’s struggled to start the regular season. Peterka struggled in the preseason but has started the regular season much better than Quinn. 🤷‍♂️
 

I’m trying not to get nervous about Thompson yet. We need him to be the player he was last season. I’ve seen flashes of that but nothing consistent yet. I just hope last year wasn’t a 1-off…

That line is not in sync and PP1 is a mess which is hurting Tage's production big time.  I think Tuch is playing his part and skating well.  Skinner and Tage had great chemistry last year with Skinner assisting on many of Tage's goals but this year I don't see them connecting often partly in due to forced passes through the middle of the O zone.  I have seen obvious signs of frustration from Tage particularly against Seattle.  He may be forcing it out there under the pressure of the big contract and last year's breakout season. 

 

The power play has been unable to set up Oloffson or Tage for the big one timers.  The few attempts Tage has had, the goaltender was on time and ready for the shot.  

[T&C]

We Were fun to watch, that's kind of fallen off lately. 

 

Edit: we are in this lol.

Edited October 30, 2022 by T&C

[BillsFan4]

Nice come from behind win! I was so aggravated after the way they played in the 2nd period. But then they played a much better 3rd and came out with the win. Good job overcoming adversity.

[Jauronimo]

Apparently Tuch was holding first line back because they are now on fire.

[BillsFan4]

Unreal game by Tage Thompson! Hat trick and at least 6 points now. He’s scored or assisted on every goal but 1 I think. Last 2 games he’s been playing amazing.

 

Just about Everyone playing well for Buffalo tonight!

 

8-3 Buffalo! That one sure was fun!

Edited November 1, 2022 by BillsFan4

[shrader]

That should sell a few tickets. That hat trick goal… I’m still drooling

[Nextmanup]

It's a shame only 9,000 people got to be at that game.  It would have been a lot of fun to attend, and the crowd (that was there) was really rocking, at least by Sabres standards.

 

 

[Buffalo Super Fan]

2 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

It's a shame only 9,000 people got to be at that game.  It would have been a lot of fun to attend, and the crowd (that was there) was really rocking, at least by Sabres standards.

 

 

I am going to say it now the Buffalo Sabres are going to make the playoffs this season they looked really good tonight. It was Halloween that is why the very low attendance for this game. I blame that on the NHL schedule teams on Halloween. If you share a building with a NBA team I understand it. For the Buffalo Sabres I don’t understand it. It’s not like Key Bank Center is really used anymore after the Buffalo Blizzard folded, the Buffalo Destroyers moved and local Big 4 college basketball has moved to there own on campus arenas. It use be the circus was on Halloween but most of the major circuses are closed because of PETA. Concerts aren’t doing Monday night so there is no reason to schedule Buffalo Sabres games on Halloween in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo 

[K-9]

 

[T&C]

In case anyone missed it:

 

 

[May Day 10]

15 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

It's a shame only 9,000 people got to be at that game.  It would have been a lot of fun to attend, and the crowd (that was there) was really rocking, at least by Sabres standards.

 

 

 

It is going to be an uphill climb to fill the building, even if the team continues to remain in the thick of things.  

 

The ticket pricing is way too high.  The false demand of the waiting list allowed the Sabres to keep increasing prices over a decade-plus.  People were hanging on due to the threat of the waiting list and FOMO.   The STH bubble burst and the market is way out of whack.  People around here have been pretty detached from the Sabres over the past 10-15 seasons.   $40 for a ticket in the 300 corners (which are a mile away from the ice) on a Monday night Halloween, or the upcoming Wednesday game is a tough sell.  Upgrade the seat location and its going to increase.  I just looked up Tampa Bay Lightning tickets for tomorrow.  You can get into the building with comparable seats for $20, 100 level seats for $65.  That is a more affluent market with decent demand, amidst kind of a dynasty.  All their pricing is lower.

 

I said it before, but they really should have slashed STH pricing before this season.  Could have loaded up with more new STH, then if they do make the playoffs, people would flock to buy tickets and sign up for next season.  Could re-create the market in 2006-07 when tickets were low-priced, but they created demand, then had the waiting list, and giving them control to keep bumping up pricing.

 

People always say 'you need to increase ticket pricing to get revenue sharing'.  That is not true, directly.  You need to increase revenue by a certain % to get revenue sharing.  If you fail to increase revenue, the team needs to submit a plan/report to the NHL owners on how they will increase revenue moving forward (and they still get revenue sharing).

[BillsPride12]

3 hours ago, May Day 10 said:

 

It is going to be an uphill climb to fill the building, even if the team continues to remain in the thick of things.  

 

The ticket pricing is way too high.  The false demand of the waiting list allowed the Sabres to keep increasing prices over a decade-plus.  People were hanging on due to the threat of the waiting list and FOMO.   The STH bubble burst and the market is way out of whack.  People around here have been pretty detached from the Sabres over the past 10-15 seasons.   $40 for a ticket in the 300 corners (which are a mile away from the ice) on a Monday night Halloween, or the upcoming Wednesday game is a tough sell.  Upgrade the seat location and its going to increase.  I just looked up Tampa Bay Lightning tickets for tomorrow.  You can get into the building with comparable seats for $20, 100 level seats for $65.  That is a more affluent market with decent demand, amidst kind of a dynasty.  All their pricing is lower.

 

I said it before, but they really should have slashed STH pricing before this season.  Could have loaded up with more new STH, then if they do make the playoffs, people would flock to buy tickets and sign up for next season.  Could re-create the market in 2006-07 when tickets were low-priced, but they created demand, then had the waiting list, and giving them control to keep bumping up pricing.

 

People always say 'you need to increase ticket pricing to get revenue sharing'.  That is not true, directly.  You need to increase revenue by a certain % to get revenue sharing.  If you fail to increase revenue, the team needs to submit a plan/report to the NHL owners on how they will increase revenue moving forward (and they still get revenue sharing).

Not to mention they are currently competing with a Bills ticket market where people are shelling out major bucks on the secondary market to be at these games.  The last time the Sabres were relevant they weren't competing with a scorching hot Bills Super Bowl contending team.  Because of that even if the Sabres look like a legit playoff team down the stretch I still can't see the arena selling out night after night and a waiting list demand for season tickets next year.  They are going to be playing second fiddle to the Bills for awhile.  

[Draconator]

Reverse Retro jersey debut tonight!

[T&C]

19 minutes ago, Draconator said:

Reverse Retro jersey debut tonight!

Is this the ugly AF one someone posted a bit back?

[Draconator]

10 minutes ago, T&C said:

Is this the ugly AF one someone posted a bit back?

Not ugly

[T&C]

1 hour ago, Draconator said:

Not ugly

Not ugly for sure... its gross.

[Draconator]

1 minute ago, T&C said:

Not ugly for sure... its gross.

I quite like it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[T&C]

16 minutes ago, Draconator said:

I quite like it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Some like fat girls some like skinny... some can't get either. I like the original and I don't think I'd wear anything but that one. Game getting close, going to get some gumbo going that we had in the freezer... and homemade garlic toast for dipping.

[Buffalo Super Fan]

2 hours ago, Draconator said:

Reverse Retro jersey debut tonight!

I am waiting for the third black and red jersey that is cooler then the reverse retro. Reverse retro goat head is like doing our blue and gold current main jerseys in black and red. For Buffalo Sabres fans not wanting the third jerseys in black and red. I am old guy I like the current Buffalo Sabres main jersey and the black and red correct third Buffalo Sabres jersey coming. This reverse retro is blue and gold only is Sabres fan with fake compromise. Some Blue and Gold Sabres fans have no interest in anything else but Blue and Gold everything forever. Reality the Buffalo Sabres didn’t win anything in the Blue and Gold it is hardly the Montreal Canadians or Boston Bruins I know I was there as a Sabres fan. So get off your high horses Blue and Gold Buffalo Sabres fans and accept the Black and Red Buffalo Sabres jersey as a third the 1990’s Buffalo Sabres fans aren’t asking much a third jersey Black and Red Goat head jersey is fine in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo 

[Draconator]

36 minutes ago, Buffalo Super Fan said:

I am waiting for the third black and red jersey that is cooler then the reverse retro. Reverse retro goat head is like doing our blue and gold current main jerseys in black and red. For Buffalo Sabres fans not wanting the third jerseys in black and red. I am old guy I like the current Buffalo Sabres main jersey and the black and red correct third Buffalo Sabres jersey coming. This reverse retro is blue and gold only is Sabres fan with fake compromise. Some Blue and Gold Sabres fans have no interest in anything else but Blue and Gold everything forever. Reality the Buffalo Sabres didn’t win anything in the Blue and Gold it is hardly the Montreal Canadians or Boston Bruins I know I was there as a Sabres fan. So get off your high horses Blue and Gold Buffalo Sabres fans and accept the Black and Red Buffalo Sabres jersey as a third the 1990’s Buffalo Sabres fans aren’t asking much a third jersey Black and Red Goat head jersey is fine in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo 

Can you at least try to condense your posts? 

40 minutes ago, T&C said:

Some like fat girls some like skinny... some can't get either. I like the original and I don't think I'd wear anything but that one. Game getting close, going to get some gumbo going that we had in the freezer... and homemade garlic toast for dipping.

Solid meal!

[T&C]

And, as it turns out, the game is on TNT so no feed... lets go

[T&C]

Holy F are these jerseys/shirts ever ugly... I hope they never play in these again.

[Bad Things]

9 minutes ago, T&C said:

Holy F are these jerseys/shirts ever ugly... I hope they never play in these again.

So, you're saying you don't like these jerseys?

[Nextmanup]

Very impressive win tonight; Pittsburgh brought their "A" game and we had a lot of adversity...but plugged away and had an incredible 3rd period.

 

I still can't believe no one goes to the games.

 

This team is a lot of fun to watch.

 

 

2 hours ago, T&C said:

Holy F are these jerseys/shirts ever ugly... I hope they never play in these again.

This is for you!