Gregg Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 5 minutes ago, muppy said: well that is the ultimate goal. So if those chances are all but gone you may be right. It's one way to think about it. thanks Look at the standings it's not pretty for the Sabres or my Isles. Unless Detroit or Tampa collapse which I doubt these end of season wins are meaningless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 That was a great performance from start to finish. I thought the Sabres outplayed the Canes by a healthy margin but failed to capitalize on too many chances. UPL played another great game. Glad to hear the fans getting into it and deservedly so. I will do my best to enjoy the rest of the run. Hope they can at least make it interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 2 hours ago, Gregg said: Wouldn't it be better if the Sabres lost at this point. They are not making the playoffs so losing and getting a higher draft pick and maybe winning the draft lottery is the better option. The Sabres should follow what my Islanders are doing and lose games. Of course, the Isles aren't trying to lose they just flat-out suck. The Sabres are beyond tanking for draft status and future prospects. This is a team that needs to learn how to win on a consistent basis at the NHL level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 2 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: The Sabres are beyond tanking for draft status and future prospects. This is a team that needs to learn how to win on a consistent basis at the NHL level. Yeah losing for better draft picks got old after about the 10th consecutive season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Just now, BillsPride12 said: The Sabres are beyond tanking for draft status and future prospects. This is a team that needs to learn how to win on a consistent basis at the NHL level. But what are these meaningless wins accomplishing. I have seen this many times with the Islanders teams over the years. Going back to the fish stick jerseys with Milbury. They would be out the playoff race by Thanksgiving then at the end of the year they would start playing well and winning meaningless games. Of course, it didn't carry over to the next season as they would suck again and be out of the playoff race by Thanksgiving again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 minute ago, Gregg said: But what are these meaningless wins accomplishing. I have seen this many times with the Islanders teams over the years. Going back to the fish stick jerseys with Milbury. They would be out the playoff race by Thanksgiving then at the end of the year they would start playing well and winning meaningless games. Of course, it didn't carry over to the next season as they would suck again and be out of the playoff race by Thanksgiving again. Their cupboard is already stocked full of future prospects. So many that we won't even be able to keep all of them here. The wins are not meaningless if they are truly learning how to Win. It's funny this topic comes up today as I was just watching Episode 2 of The Last Dance yesterday and Michael Jordan talked about how he was pissed off at the Bulls organization in his second season because they were holding him back and not letting him play many minutes when he came back from an injury because at that point it clearly looked like they were tanking for better draft position but he said as an athlete he promised himself the Bulls would get into the playoffs every year he was there and he wanted nothing to do with tanking. At this point I would hope that's how our players feel! There would be a serious problem if the players in that locker room are on board with losing for the sake of draft picks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) Sabres announced some major KeyBank Arena upgrades. A new roof & over-ice video board. Edited February 26 by UConn James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiamioh Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Oh boy a new roof! 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Figures the other Buffalo team gets a roof. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Oh Lord the board comedians will have a field day with this. Video board is cool, but what was wrong with the old roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, QCity said: Oh Lord the board comedians will have a field day with this. Video board is cool, but what was wrong with the old roof? Why does anyone replace a roof? To elevate the fan experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 40 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Why does anyone replace a roof? To elevate the fan experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 5 hours ago, QCity said: Do you think anyone replaces a roof when there is nothing wrong with it? Has it occurred to you that there might be something seriously wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 5 hours ago, Jauronimo said: Do you think anyone replaces a roof when there is nothing wrong with it? Has it occurred to you that there might be something seriously wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 UPCOMING EVENTS Feb272024 🏒 Buffalo Sabres @ Florida Panthers4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PSTAmerant Bank Arena Its a Sabres Tuesday folks. Going for 4 in a row. Buckle up Fans LETS GO SABRES 😎 lets ride until we die *metaphorically speaking* lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 2/26/2024 at 11:15 AM, BillsPride12 said: Their cupboard is already stocked full of future prospects. So many that we won't even be able to keep all of them here. The wins are not meaningless if they are truly learning how to Win. It's funny this topic comes up today as I was just watching Episode 2 of The Last Dance yesterday and Michael Jordan talked about how he was pissed off at the Bulls organization in his second season because they were holding him back and not letting him play many minutes when he came back from an injury because at that point it clearly looked like they were tanking for better draft position but he said as an athlete he promised himself the Bulls would get into the playoffs every year he was there and he wanted nothing to do with tanking. At this point I would hope that's how our players feel! There would be a serious problem if the players in that locker room are on board with losing for the sake of draft picks. It was a guarantee once the pressure was off, this team would start to perform again. Saw the same thing last year...they actually got themselves into a playoff position for a day..then went in the tank for about 3 weeks. Once everyone assumed they were dead, including themselves..they went on a great run to end the season. They felt the pressure this season from the onset, and played like it. Losing the two games out of the break was when we all knew, and they knew, they were cooked for a playoff spot. Pressure relieved....wins start to come. My biggest fear is them winning these"meaningless games", as they did last year, and KA bringing the band back intact again next year, just as he did this year. These false positives for this mentally weak team could be the death knell for next year too... 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 59 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: It was a guarantee once the pressure was off, this team would start to perform again. Saw the same thing last year...they actually got themselves into a playoff position for a day..then went in the tank for about 3 weeks. Once everyone assumed they were dead, including themselves..they went on a great run to end the season. They felt the pressure this season from the onset, and played like it. Losing the two games out of the break was when we all knew, and they knew, they were cooked for a playoff spot. Pressure relieved....wins start to come. My biggest fear is them winning these"meaningless games", as they did last year, and KA bringing the band back intact again next year, just as he did this year. These false positives for this mentally weak team could be the death knell for next year too... This take I agree with. I too fear this might be a group that collectively just can't handle the pressure. No matter what happens as they finish this year out Adams absolutely cannot sit back on his hands and just run it back with this same group without making any changes in the offseason or even at the trade deadline. But at this point we have to at least hope half of this current roster would be equipped to move forward. Tanking just isn't worth it at this point. It takes too long for NHL prospects to develop and we already have so many of them. We need to continue to move forward while still making the proper changes along the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: It was a guarantee once the pressure was off, this team would start to perform again. Saw the same thing last year...they actually got themselves into a playoff position for a day..then went in the tank for about 3 weeks. Once everyone assumed they were dead, including themselves..they went on a great run to end the season. They felt the pressure this season from the onset, and played like it. Losing the two games out of the break was when we all knew, and they knew, they were cooked for a playoff spot. Pressure relieved....wins start to come. My biggest fear is them winning these"meaningless games", as they did last year, and KA bringing the band back intact again next year, just as he did this year. These false positives for this mentally weak team could be the death knell for next year too... It worked for me post Krueger but its tough to get behind this narrative 3 years straight if they don't make the playoffs this year. Its a nearly impossible pace to qualify. Last year it was reasonable in February but they choked it away. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Cmon Sabres Need to shoot more on the PP.... Not gonna pass it into the net Nice save by Luk at the horn 3rd coming up down 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I told hubby this team will not win having about half as many shots on goal as the Panthers over 2 periods. as Turk said its do or die time down by a goal going into the third period. THIS IS DOABLE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 They may have only a slim chance at the playoffs but I'm enjoying watching them play the last few weeks. It's been a while since I've watched many games but it reminds me how much I miss it. I'll watch until they're in or eliminated. They really need a breakthrough. If they can win on the road against a really good team tonight and keep this streak going.....who knows 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 6 minutes ago, muppy said: I told hubby this team will not win having about half as many shots on goal as the Panthers over 2 periods. as Turk said its do or die time down by a goal going into the third period. THIS IS DOABLE Ya The Panthers aggressive D makes it harder to get set up. I think the Sabres need to put more pucks and players to the net and not try to pass it around for the perfect shot. UPL has been great. Here we go....Let's Go Sabres! PP coming up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Wtf Disgusted Refs giving the game to Florida with that additional bench penalty on Granato 5 on 3 What a bull#### call to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Turk71 said: Wtf Disgusted Refs giving the game to Florida with that additional bench penalty on Granato 5 on 3 What a bull#### call to make Yeah that was a killer combo. now the sabres score as Im typing this. Hockey is one of those games you just can't take anything for granted. Right Back in it! the offense is playing more aggressively. Lets see if they can tie this game Edited February 28 by muppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 well no Dub tonight. But I hope folks don't hang their heads too low and bring commentary. The offensive effort did seem to amp up in the third period. But clearly not enough to win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Tough night. UPL had another strong game. A few unlucky bounces, some questionable calls against, but the Sabres were largely outplayed particularly in the second period. The PP is dreadfully bad and did very little with the chances they had. The last 2 minutes were embarrassing. Not sure what to think about Granato losing his ***** after Benson's penalty. Maybe he got hauled down but hes too active with the stick and several officiating crews have called him on it. Thats the way the game is called now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 The power play dropping from 9th to 27th is a big reason for this season's drop-off. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, QCity said: The power play dropping from 9th to 27th is a big reason for this season's drop-off. If you took last year's team with this year's goaltending we would be in the playoffs. It's maddening 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 UPCOMING EVENTS Feb292024 🏒 Buffalo Sabres @ Tampa Bay Lightning 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST Amalie Arena Sabres game day folks. I hope they can rebound and get the road Dub tonight. Hey It's time for another winning streak.I don't are how they do it JUST DO IT Go Sabres!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 2/28/2024 at 11:03 AM, BillsPride12 said: If you took last year's team with this year's goaltending we would be in the playoffs. It's maddening It is. UPL is already the Sabres star of the game... and we're only in the 1st. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 TIED!~!~!! evened it up they did. NICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) STONED on a short handed breakaway Now WE get a power play chance . They can do this. regulation time is running out. LETS GO!~!~!!!! EDIT: power play is less than powerful. **** Edited March 1 by muppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Overtime. okie dokie. There is still a chance we persevere and DUB. film at 11 LETS GO!~! okay now here we get Another power play. FINISH!~!~!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Sweet goal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 awwww heck yeah BIG DUB People 🙂 💃🏿🎉😎 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Sabres beat the Panthers! Thats 4 wins in 5 games! LFG Buffalo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 54 minutes ago, Pete said: Sabres beat the Lightning Panthers! Thats 4 wins in 5 games! LFG Buffalo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Another tough game today, let's go Sabres! Win em all...one at a time The Sabres have the leagues 2nd hardest remaining schedule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 2 hours ago, Turk71 said: Another tough game today, let's go Sabres! Win em all...one at a time The Sabres have the leagues 2nd hardest remaining schedule. Mar 2 2024 🏒 Vegas Golden Knights @ Buffalo Sabres 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST KeyBank Center so we have approx 30 minutes from now to watch it is on ESPN Plus. What is up with having a worse home record than away? UNACCEPTABLE!!! They need start fix it Today ....... GO SABRES!~! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 🖕 lets go Sabres.. send jack packing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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