4merper4mer Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Fleezoid said: Every time they bring me back in..........thud! I feel like Charlie Brown with Lucy holding the ball. It’s a good analogy unfortunately. Seems like the youngsters got their big deals and hit cruise mode. Great to see such character after Eichel departed. WTF? Why can every other team, including two that didn’t even exist when this disaster started, make things happen but we stall every time. It’s one thing to lose these games and I think LA is a good team but Calgary has blown chunks all year and they didn’t just beat us, they both curb stomped us as if we’re a team already running for the end of season bus. Thanks for the effort boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, BillsFan4 said: I’m not going to overreact to 2 bad games, but I’d by lying if I said it doesn’t concern me and give me some flashbacks to all the collapses down the stretch. I thought it was the same story again last night as it was on Saturday. It looked like they couldn’t handle the intensity of a team pushing for the playoffs. and way too many breakdowns in the D zone. Yikes. They gotta clean that **** up quick. Lets hope they can get back in the win column tomorrow. No excuses against Anaheim. That’s a game they have to win! https://www.nhl.com/standings/2022/division they have to get back on track quick if they want to stay in the playoff race. I didn't watch the game last night but it was apparent in the Calgary game that this team still really struggles against more physical teams. We need to add some muscle to this team. Post all-star break the games start to transition into more of a playoff mode style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 40 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: I didn't watch the game last night but it was apparent in the Calgary game that this team still really struggles against more physical teams. We need to add some muscle to this team. Post all-star break the games start to transition into more of a playoff mode style. Exactly. That's why you have to build a team for the playoffs and not the regular season, which the Sabres tend to do. Speed is great for the regular season and can get a bunch of wins, but this time of year, size matters. All that speed gets neutralized in the post-season with all the manhandling and holding that rarely gets called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 I was hoping they’d look into Tyler Bertuzzi. He’s a nasty, physical LW on an expiring contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 It's hard to win in the NHL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 24 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: It's hard to win in the NHL Timeless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Anderson let in some softies and the comically bad goal last night after a fluky bounce but the whole team went into panic mode after giving up two quick goals. The second half of the second period looked like 6 Carter Huttons out there all listening to the Brown Note being blasted over the PA. Two straight games where "total loss of composure" does not even begin to describe the epic pants pooping that occurred. Before Cozens mercifully got us on the board they had allowed 12 unanswered goals. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 49 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: It's hard to win in the NHL That's the look of every Buffalo fan at the end of every season, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Fleezoid said: Exactly. That's why you have to build a team for the playoffs and not the regular season, which the Sabres tend to do. Speed is great for the regular season and can get a bunch of wins, but this time of year, size matters. All that speed gets neutralized in the post-season with all the manhandling and holding that rarely gets called. I agree but I don't think Adams is done building his team yet. I like a lot of the skill players we have acquired so far and the fact Adams is having conversations with a Veteran and team leader like Okposo about whether we are getting pushed around too much makes me feel optimistic it won't be completely ignored as he continues to mold this team. But we will see 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: I agree but I don't think Adams is done building his team yet. I like a lot of the skill players we have acquired so far and the fact Adams is having conversations with a Veteran and team leader like Okposo about whether we are getting pushed around too much makes me feel optimistic it won't be completely ignored as he continues to mold this team. But we will see Yeah, I did hear Paul Hamilton mention on WGR Adams did ask that question to Okposo. Regardless of the answer, hopefully it's recognized and addressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 22 hours ago, Fleezoid said: Speed is great for the regular season and can get a bunch of wins, but this time of year, size matters. All that speed gets neutralized in the post-season with all the manhandling and holding that rarely gets called. I can think of at least 4 teams that would strongly disagree with this; Colorado, Edmonton, Tampa and the Rangers. All four of them also happen to be the 4 finalists in last year's playoffs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Time to get off the skid tonight! Hopefully I can stay up late enough to watch. Two road games against the teams with the worst Home records in the league! Lets Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 4 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Time to get off the skid tonight! Hopefully I can stay up late enough to watch. Two road games against the teams with the worst Home records in the league! Lets Go! With our losing skid, it is pretty important to win tonight. Another loss and it's not going to look so good. I just hope the guys have some jump and are not too distracted with the sunshine and weather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Good win for the Sabres last night. They did what they needed to do against a bad team. The big guns(Tage,Tuch,Cozens) got on the score sheet. Now let's keep that momentum going. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 When you play 11 games in 20 days (before the all-star break) you can make an argument for carrying 3 goalies (well maybe). When you play 4 games in 20 days and we're still carrying 3 goalies, not so much. They look rusty, all 3 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 34 minutes ago, QCity said: When you play 11 games in 20 days (before the all-star break) you can make an argument for carrying 3 goalies (well maybe). When you play 4 games in 20 days and we're still carrying 3 goalies, not so much. They look rusty, all 3 of them. Anderson is absolutely brutal. Comrie is almost as bad. UPL plays like a stud at times, but then will let in a few softies here and there. He flashes, but then will be terrible for a stretch. Maddeningly inconsistent. When will Devon Levi join the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Anderson is absolutely brutal. Comrie is almost as bad. UPL plays like a stud at times, but then will let in a few softies here and there. He flashes, but then will be terrible for a stretch. Maddeningly inconsistent. When will Devon Levi join the club? winning Beanpot did not help him getting here earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: winning Beanpot did not help him getting here earlier Do I need to be worried about getting another player from Boston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just now, DrDawkinstein said: Do I need to be worried about getting another player from Boston? He’s not from Boston. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, DrDawkinstein said: Do I need to be worried about getting another player from Boston? hmm, Jack was Masshole born and bred, Devon only visiting for a couple years. Hopefully the hole culture does not rub off on him ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Nice win last night! I thought for a minute they were going to blow it when they allowed those 3 unanswered goals in the 2nd I was like “here we go…”. But then they answered back and took over again in the 3rd. Now keep it going! Like I keep saying, I’ll be happy if they can just stay in the playoff hunt down the stretch and not collapse under the pressure. That would feel like a successful season and step forward to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 32 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: Nice win last night! I thought for a minute they were going to blow it when they allowed those 3 unanswered goals in the 2nd I was like “here we go…”. But then they answered back and took over again in the 3rd. Now keep it going! Like I keep saying, I’ll be happy if they can just stay in the playoff hunt down the stretch and not collapse under the pressure. That would feel like a successful season and step forward to me. The quick response by Krebs and Quinn was huge. It is still highly concerning how the last 3 games a strong performance has managed to spiral out of control in a matter of 2 or 3 minutes of game play. Credit to the Sabres for getting back in control of that game and not allowing another goal but you can't let the Ducks and other bottom feeders explode like that. I dont like our playoff chances if the winning recipe requires 6 goals a night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 That was a good, and needed win!. However, I'm done with the Comrie experiment. That 3rd goal was just brutal. He was face down on the ice, and either lost the puck, or thought he had it trapped. Not a big deal, that stuff happens all the time. The problem was, he laid there with his left leg bent. If he had his leg extended, that puck doesn't go in. At the very least, the shooter would've needed to lift it which doesn't always work. The 2nd goal was not on Comrie, but it was lame defense. A Duck player screening Comrie with Lyubushkin standing in front of him. Made no effort to move or disrupt the player and essentially added to the screen. The defense plays way to loosey-goosey at times. The only way the Sabres are making the playoffs is if they tighten up the D and ride Ukko Pekka Luukkonen until his legs fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 3 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: winning Beanpot did not help him getting here earlier Devon Levi is not going to play in Buffalo for a while. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Devon Levi is not going to play in Buffalo for a while. I can see him getting games this year based on where the Sabres are positioned. He and his agent could demand at least one game to burn a year of the ELC, or if the Sabres are really out of contention 10 games based on this. A player doesn’t accrue a completed season for the purposes of free agency, salary arbitration eligibility or expansion protection until he has played 10 games in a season, but for the purpose of burning a year of the ELC, one game is all it takes. But these ELC rules make my head hurt. Devon is already age 21, which i guess affects how long the ELC is in place and can it slide if not in the NHL. I am not sure if a year gets burned of the ELC next year if he is the AHL because of that...like i said, damn rules make my head hurt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Super Fan Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Devon Levi is not going to play in Buffalo for a while. Disagree I think Devon Levi is going to play a lot sooner than Buffalo Sabres fans realize. Don Edwards and Bob Sauve were Devon Levi age playing in the NHL as starters. The Buffalo Sabres have major goaltending problems that is most likely costing the Buffalo Sabres a playoff spot this season unfortunately. Craig Anderson is retiring most likely. UPL and Comrie aren’t the answer in the Buffalo Sabres net. I expect Devon Levi is the opening night starter for the Buffalo Sabres in 2023-24 if Devon Levi decides to turn professional. Devon Levi isn’t riding the bus to no where in Rochester. If the Buffalo Sabres don’t have a roster spot guaranteed in Buffalo next season he isn’t coming out it will be back to Northeastern Huskies until he can walk as a free agent. Bob Sauve was on the Buffalo Sabres roster before Don Edwards by a year because Bob Sauve wasn’t going to sign with Buffalo Sabres unless given a roster spot because of the WHA at the time where he was a high draft pick I believe. Nobody super talented hockey player wise is riding a bus in Rochester it is ridiculous that so many Sabres fans think that is even a possibility. Owen Power got a Buffalo Sabres roster spot guaranteed same with Devon Levi that is better and more important position than Owen Power. Buffalo Sabres fans don’t get the Sabres aren’t in the drivers seat few free agents want to come to Buffalo in a 32 team NHL today. The Buffalo Sabres are between 25 to 32 NHL teams you would like to play for. For Buffalo it is NHL what we offer a major league pay check. Devon Levi isn’t leaving Boston for Rochester riding a bus on minor league money and food money the thought is ridiculous. We need to be realistic Devon Levi on the 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres roster or no Devon Levi ever. If the Buffalo Sabres don’t sign Devon Levi this spring it isn’t happening he will go back to school and sign elsewhere NHL team wise if we don’t sign him this spring in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, Buffalo Super Fan said: Disagree I think Devon Levi is going to play a lot sooner than Buffalo Sabres fans realize. Don Edwards and Bob Sauve were Devon Levi age playing in the NHL as starters. The Buffalo Sabres have major goaltending problems that is most likely costing the Buffalo Sabres a playoff spot this season unfortunately. Craig Anderson is retiring most likely. UPL and Comrie aren’t the answer in the Buffalo Sabres net. I expect Devon Levi is the opening night starter for the Buffalo Sabres in 2023-24 if Devon Levi decides to turn professional. Devon Levi isn’t riding the bus to no where in Rochester. If the Buffalo Sabres don’t have a roster spot guaranteed in Buffalo next season he isn’t coming out it will be back to Northeastern Huskies until he can walk as a free agent. Bob Sauve was on the Buffalo Sabres roster before Don Edwards by a year because Bob Sauve wasn’t going to sign with Buffalo Sabres unless given a roster spot because of the WHA at the time where he was a high draft pick I believe. Nobody super talented hockey player wise is riding a bus in Rochester it is ridiculous that so many Sabres fans think that is even a possibility. Owen Power got a Buffalo Sabres roster spot guaranteed same with Devon Levi that is better and more important position than Owen Power. Buffalo Sabres fans don’t get the Sabres aren’t in the drivers seat few free agents want to come to Buffalo in a 32 team NHL today. The Buffalo Sabres are between 25 to 32 NHL teams you would like to play for. For Buffalo it is NHL what we offer a major league pay check. Devon Levi isn’t leaving Boston for Rochester riding a bus on minor league money and food money the thought is ridiculous. We need to be realistic Devon Levi on the 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres roster or no Devon Levi ever. If the Buffalo Sabres don’t sign Devon Levi this spring it isn’t happening he will go back to school and sign elsewhere NHL team wise if we don’t sign him this spring in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo I admire your dedication in using the full name for all players every, single time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: I can see him getting games this year based on where the Sabres are positioned. He and his agent could demand at least one game to burn a year of the ELC, or if the Sabres are really out of contention 10 games based on this. A player doesn’t accrue a completed season for the purposes of free agency, salary arbitration eligibility or expansion protection until he has played 10 games in a season, but for the purpose of burning a year of the ELC, one game is all it takes. But these ELC rules make my head hurt. Devon is already age 21, which i guess affects how long the ELC is in place and can it slide if not in the NHL. I am not sure if a year gets burned of the ELC next year if he is the AHL because of that...like i said, damn rules make my head hurt. This. If the Sabres are out of the playoff hunt and he signs, he'll get a start I'd bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Doc said: This. If the Sabres are out of the playoff hunt and he signs, he'll get a start I'd bet. But if they are in the race I can't see Levi getting a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 5 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: I can see him getting games this year based on where the Sabres are positioned. He and his agent could demand at least one game to burn a year of the ELC, or if the Sabres are really out of contention 10 games based on this. He can dress as a backup and it will count towards his ELC. After the trade deadline (Mar 3rd) there is no roster limit as long as they remain under the cap and they have tons of cap space so that's not an issue. I agree with others that if they are in a playoff chase you won't see him. I know many are already done with Comrie, but I don't think Adams is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: But if they are in the race I can't see Levi getting a start. Watching Caps-Panthers. CAps look tired. No OVIE obviously hurts them, but they look old and tired. Don’t think they will be a factor down the stretch. to me looks like Isles, Wings, Sens, Panthers, Sabres fighting for one spot. Tough race, 3 point games prolly gunna decide it, which sucks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: But if they are in the race I can't see Levi getting a start. Depends on if they have made the playoffs and can't improve their seeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: Watching Caps-Panthers. CAps look tired. No OVIE obviously hurts them, but they look old and tired. Don’t think they will be a factor down the stretch. to me looks like Isles, Wings, Sens, Panthers, Sabres fighting for one spot. Tough race, 3 point games prolly gunna decide it, which sucks. Pens are in that mix too. Two spots for 6 teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: Pens are in that mix too. Two spots for 6 teams. Yeah, it's probably not going to happen. But it's still fun to watch games on the assumption that it will. It definitely CAN, and after this many years of total garbage, this situation is a breath of fresh air! At least we are a lot of fun to watch, and on good nights look like the 1985 Edmonton Oilers, at least in terms of wild, fun, defense-be-damned playing style....which ain't gonna win a Cup, but it's a hell of a lot of fun to watch. Team needs to learn how to play much tighter, more responsible, structured defense. But that will come in time. They are all still babies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 4 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Pens are in that mix too. Two spots for 6 teams. I think the Pens have the # 1 WC just about locked up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: I think the Pens have the # 1 WC just about locked up. I can't see how Pittsburgh has locked up anything with 29 games to go. Yes, they have 4-5 games in hand on the Islanders and Panthers. But only lead Detroit by 3 points and the Sabres by 5. Right now you have 6 teams within 5 points of each other, and 8 teams within 9. It's going to be quite a race for the 2 wild cards. Edited February 17, 2023 by PromoTheRobot 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 22 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Devon Levi is not going to play in Buffalo for a while. I agree I expect him to be in Rochester all next year and maybe even the following year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 32 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: I agree I expect him to be in Rochester all next year and maybe even the following year too. If you think Devon Levi is eating minor league food and making minor league money then you don't know Devon Levi because Devon Levi isn't riding the bus in Rochester when Devon Levi could be eating Devon Levi brand caviar on a Devon Levi 777 surrounded by 10 beautiful Devon Levis catering to his every Devon Levi, DEVON LEVI!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 10 hours ago, Nextmanup said: Yeah, it's probably not going to happen. But it's still fun to watch games on the assumption that it will. It definitely CAN, and after this many years of total garbage, this situation is a breath of fresh air! At least we are a lot of fun to watch, and on good nights look like the 1985 Edmonton Oilers, at least in terms of wild, fun, defense-be-damned playing style....which ain't gonna win a Cup, but it's a hell of a lot of fun to watch. Team needs to learn how to play much tighter, more responsible, structured defense. But that will come in time. They are all still babies. This is what brought me back. I dont live and die with the Sabres like I do the Bills. I just want fun hockey and if we win it's a bonus. So much of the recent past has been boring, unwatchable, BAD hockey. Now, even when we lose the games are still fun and high scoring. At least the guys are playing decent hockey, skating fast up the ice in transition, making passes, etc. Cant wait to see these guys as older, grizzled veterans in a few years. 18 hours ago, Doc said: This. If the Sabres are out of the playoff hunt and he signs, he'll get a start I'd bet. 14 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: But if they are in the race I can't see Levi getting a start. 14 hours ago, QCity said: I agree with others that if they are in a playoff chase you won't see him. I know many are already done with Comrie, but I don't think Adams is. This line of thinking kinda blows my mind. How much worse than Comrie can he really be? At this point I'd want to play him as our shot that might put us over the hump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 20 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: I can see him getting games this year based on where the Sabres are positioned. He and his agent could demand at least one game to burn a year of the ELC, or if the Sabres are really out of contention 10 games based on this. A player doesn’t accrue a completed season for the purposes of free agency, salary arbitration eligibility or expansion protection until he has played 10 games in a season, but for the purpose of burning a year of the ELC, one game is all it takes. But these ELC rules make my head hurt. Devon is already age 21, which i guess affects how long the ELC is in place and can it slide if not in the NHL. I am not sure if a year gets burned of the ELC next year if he is the AHL because of that...like i said, damn rules make my head hurt. It doesn't matter whether or not he plays. The team can (and will) agree to having the first year of the ELC burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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