BillsPride12 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 4 hours ago, BillsFanNC said: That would certainly help some, but in the intermission on TNT last night they mentioned the Sabres are dead last in the league in number of dangerous scoring chances given to the opposition. Improve in goal and cut down those chances and this team is going places. Unfortunately those dangerous scoring chances are a byproduct of the fast-paced up tempo Offense we play so it's a Catch-22. We need to improve Defensively for sure but I don't want them to tighten things up too much because of the rate we can score at with that style. Definitely need better goaltending though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, BillsPride12 said: Unfortunately those dangerous scoring chances are a byproduct of the fast-paced up tempo Offense we play so it's a Catch-22. We need to improve Defensively for sure but I don't want them to tighten things up too much because of the rate we can score at with that style. Definitely need better goaltending though. Or...we just boat race teams every night! 2 hours ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: This team feels special this season. Taking it 1 game at a time but damn they’re definitely impressing me I have watched every minute of every game since Granato took over and I love what he's doing with the Sabres. They are a fun team to watch and root for. Yes, they have issues with defense and goaltending. But stop for a minute and consider what they've done since head coach Darth Krueger was fired. They literally replaced "generational talent" Jack Eichel with a guy who was on the team all along and no one gave two thoughts about. A guy who was a throw-in on a bad trade. Edited December 8, 2022 by PromoTheRobot 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I still SMH whenever I see how well McDavid is doing. He should have been ours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Or...we just boat race teams every night! I have watched every minute of every game since Granato took over and I love what he's doing with the Sabres. They are a fun team to watch and root for. Yes, they have issues with defense and goaltending. But stop for a minute and consider what they've done since head coach Darth Krueger was fired. They literally replaced "generational talent" Jack Eichel with a guy who was on the team all along and no one gave two thoughts about. A guy who was a throw-in on a bad trade. Tage Thompson was a top prospect for the Blues He was not a throwaway afterthought… At least not to people around hockey The Sabres weren’t taking the trade without tage Edited December 8, 2022 by Buffalo716 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Tage Thompson was a top prospect for the Blues He was not a throwaway afterthought… At least not to people around hockey The Sabres weren’t taking the trade without tage He was a 1st round pick that underperformed in St. Louis. Tage was second to the 1st rd pick in that ROR trade. Edited December 9, 2022 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: He was a 1st round pick that underperformed in St. Louis. Tage was second to the 1st rd pick in that ROR trade. By all accounts tage was the top 1-3 Prospect under the age of 21 in their system Unless you’re a generational Prospect or top 10 pick It’s hard to call a 19-20 year old an under performer in the NHL… He needed to develop his 5 on 5 skill Edited December 9, 2022 by Buffalo716 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 If Devon Levi can become a good starting G, that's another great trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 40 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: By all accounts tage was the top 1-3 Prospect under the age of 21 in their system Unless you’re a generational Prospect or top 10 pick It’s hard to call a 19-20 year old an under performer in the NHL… He needed to develop his 5 on 5 skill The Sabres wanted Robert Thomas or Jordan Kyrou but the Blues wouldn’t budge on that issue. Botterill definitely had to “settle” for Thompson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, K-9 said: The Sabres wanted Robert Thomas or Jordan Kyrou but the Blues wouldn’t budge on that issue. Botterill definitely had to “settle” for Thompson. Glad he had to settle for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, Doc said: Glad he had to settle for him. Me too, but if JBotts had his way, TT wouldn’t be here doing what he’s doing right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, K-9 said: Me too, but if JBotts had his way, TT wouldn’t be here doing what he’s doing right now. Life involves a good amount of luck, either good or bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Doc said: Life involves a good amount of luck, either good or bad. Like the old saying goes, sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 11 hours ago, K-9 said: Like the old saying goes, sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Hopefully they're lucky again with Levi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, Doc said: I still SMH whenever I see how well McDavid is doing. He should have been ours. McDavid's pre NHL highlights were incredible but count me among the people who thought he would get killed trying to weave through 5 guys in the pros. Needless to say, it still looks like hes playing against junior level talent and no one can touch him at any level. I don't know if hes the best hockey player of all time yet, since the team factor and elevating teammates is such a big part of that, but without a doubt hes the most singularly talented player to ever put on skates. Edited December 9, 2022 by Jauronimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 34 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: McDavid's pre NHL highlights were incredible but count me among the people who thought he would get killed trying to weave through 5 guys in the pros. Needless to say, it still looks like hes playing against junior level talent and no one can touch him at any level. I don't know if hes the best hockey player of all time yet, since the team factor and elevating teammates is such a big part of that, but without a doubt hes the most singularly talented player to ever put on skates. If he played in a different era he might get his head taken off. He is great though, and maybe he would have adjusted his game to work in a different era anyway. There will never be a better player than Gretzky ever though. And Bobby Orr would be #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 If McDavid played in the 70s or 80s he would score comfortably over 100 goals a season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, May Day 10 said: If McDavid played in the 70s or 80s he would score comfortably over 100 goals a season. He has good size which is often overlooked. He is not just some speedy little guy. Comparing players across eras is always difficult, perhaps foolish, but I don't see how anyone could get close enough to touch him in any era of hockey. His combination of speed and skill is unparalleled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 49 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: He has good size which is often overlooked. He is not just some speedy little guy. Comparing players across eras is always difficult, perhaps foolish, but I don't see how anyone could get close enough to touch him in any era of hockey. His combination of speed and skill is unparalleled. I always think that in hockey especially... these guys have perfected the efficiency of movement so much, as well as conditioning and nutrition. I really think you could take a bottom pairing defenseman in 2022, put him in 1980 and he would be a superstar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, May Day 10 said: I always think that in hockey especially... these guys have perfected the efficiency of movement so much, as well as conditioning and nutrition. I really think you could take a bottom pairing defenseman in 2022, put him in 1980 and he would be a superstar. The equipment too. The skates guys were wearing in the 70s had no support. They may as well have been Converse sneakers tied to kitchen knives compared to what we have today. And these composite sticks are crazy. I remember the first slap shot I took with the first gen composite sticks and the puck explodes off your blade compared to the old wood or aluminum sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) And we're heading to overtime... Well *****. Edited December 10, 2022 by T&C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 that's rough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Dumb mistake by skinner cost us the extra point, but was good to see us battle til the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Too bad they couldn’t secure 2 points tonight. They’ll probably get boat raced in Pittsburgh with UPL in goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, zow2 said: Too bad they couldn’t secure 2 points tonight. They’ll probably get boat raced in Pittsburgh with UPL in goal. Don’t forget we get their backup too (who I think we got pulled last time we played them). Jarry was one of the differences in this game. He made a lot of tough saves and didn’t let in a softie (looking at you Anderson). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Glad they at least got a point last night. Skinner pretty much killed any chance of picking up that 2nd point with his 5 minute major (that would’ve lasted the entire overtime period). But I figured Buffalo was losing in regulation when they went down a goal with barely 3 minutes left. So props for getting it to OT. Its easier to live with losses when they at least pick up that loser point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Much needed goal... hope they get hot here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 What a third period AND a shut out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Six goals in a PERIOD for the second time in about a week! People not watching the game will see 6-0 and assume it was a lopsided blowout. Not so! Very evenly fought affair (and boring) for the first 2 periods. And then the eruption in the third. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Nextmanup said: Six goals in a PERIOD for the second time in about a week! People not watching the game will see 6-0 and assume it was a lopsided blowout. Not so! Very evenly fought affair (and boring) for the first 2 periods. And then the eruption in the third. The 1st and most of the 2nd were an older, bigger team clogging things up and not letting Buffalo skate. The PPs changed everything in the 3rd and Anderson kept them in it until then. Fun game and amazing period. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 10 hours ago, Bray Wyatt said: What a third period AND a shut out! Sabres are like the 2017 Bills. On the verge.... 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 That 3rd period was great! Just an explosion of goal scoring by the Sabres. Tage Thompson with another 2+ goal game. What a season he’s having! And we thought last season was his break out year… 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 1 hour ago, BillsFan4 said: That 3rd period was great! Just an explosion of goal scoring by the Sabres. Tage Thompson with another 2+ goal game. What a season he’s having! And we thought last season was his break out year… 😂 I'm just happy to see Krebs start putting points/goals on the scoreboard as makes the Eichel trade look better and better. 5 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Sabres are like the 2017 Bills. On the verge.... Yeah just need a better netminder. Yet I don't want to rush Levi to the NHL either as to me he shouldn't be in a regular in Buffalo until 2024 at the earliest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradobillsfan Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Great win against the defending champs on the road tonight here in Denver. Lost Power in warmups and had to skate 5 D but held on for the win. Sabres fans were well represented at Ball Arena; lots of blue & gold on the light rail back home 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Hell of a win to get back to .500. Damn that 8-game losing streak. If they had just gone 4-4 they’d be the top WC right now. As it stands they are still only 5 pts out of a playoff spot through 31 games…not terrible. Anybody have details on Power? Would hate to lose him for any significant time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 7 hours ago, coloradobillsfan said: Great win against the defending champs on the road tonight here in Denver. Lost Power in warmups and had to skate 5 D but held on for the win. Sabres fans were well represented at Ball Arena; lots of blue & gold on the light rail back home My Step Daughter is stationed in Colorado Springs (Army). She arrived Monday back from a 9-month Eastern European Deployment. Last night was her first Sabres road game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Yes, great game last night. Getting some stellar goaltending lately. And the offense is lights out. I remember a time many years ago when it was a treat to get 3 goals. 1-2 was the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 7:07 AM, eball said: Hell of a win to get back to .500. Damn that 8-game losing streak. If they had just gone 4-4 they’d be the top WC right now. As it stands they are still only 5 pts out of a playoff spot through 31 games…not terrible. Anybody have details on Power? Would hate to lose him for any significant time. Even if they had picked up a few loser points on that 8 game losing streak it would’ve been a big help. Losing all 8 of those games in regulation put them in a big hole. They’ve done well digging out of it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I could watch this 1000000 times. The responses from opposing fans. “Top 5 in the league” 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 5 hours ago, CountDorkula said: I could watch this 1000000 times. The responses from opposing fans. “Top 5 in the league” He might not have blossomed with Eichel around. The locker room was only big enough for one franchise guy. Now he might be even better than Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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