Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

[PTI]

Vanek, Stafford and Ott.

No 'C' for the rest of the year.

[Mski]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

i think its fair not to name a "c" this year... and is more evidence that Rolston wont be the coach next year

[Night Train]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

i think its fair not to name a "c" this year... and is more evidence that Rolston wont be the coach next year

If Reiger is GM, he most defintely will be here. Rolston owes him his job and will never challnge his power.

[Mski]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

i really think Reiger wants to bring in Roy next year as the new HC, thats why Rolston was only given the interim title... as far as not challenging his power, i think Rolston is the type of guy that will do what is right above all else - see the benching of leino after that stupid penalty, then sitting of stafford.. both of wich were actually detriments to the team but done to prove a point

[trapezeus]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

make stafford the C. that will ensure he's gone by the draft.

[PTI]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

Ott, being Ott, proving he is not a guy who should wear an 'A' or a 'C' for a team:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/steve-ott-sabres-fans-booing-completely-ridiculous-basically-165306013--nhl.html

Basically calling the fans out and calling the fans ridiculous. He is a clown. He is playing some OK hockey, but this is not something that should be said.

[OpIv37]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

Ott, being Ott, proving he is not a guy who should wear an 'A' or a 'C' for a team:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/steve-ott-sabres-fans-booing-completely-ridiculous-basically-165306013--nhl.html

Basically calling the fans out and calling the fans ridiculous. He is a clown. He is playing some OK hockey, but this is not something that should be said.

Well I certainly don't agree with what Ott said but I find it rather annoying that you defend a pussy like Derek Roy because the guy has a handful of highlight reel goals from the few times he actually decided to try while you criticize the few guys on this team who actually play with heart and give 100% every shift.

[PTI]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

Well I certainly don't agree with what Ott said but I find it rather annoying that you defend a pussy like Derek Roy because the guy has a handful of highlight reel goals from the few times he actually decided to try while you criticize the few guys on this team who actually play with heart and give 100% every shift.

I just thought Roy played well while he was here, others did not think he played well.

[OpIv37]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

I just thought Roy played well while he was here, others did not think he played well.

Roy is a second liner at best. If we somehow could have kept Briere and Drury or found players who were equally talented and left Roy on the 2nd line, he would have been fine. But he's not a first liner or a guy you can build a team around. Same with Pominville. As long as the Sabres were trying to build around those two guys, they were doomed to fail.

[GOBILLSGO!!!]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

Hey Steve, don't hate on us for simply knowing the difference between good and bad hockey...Sabres = bad hockey

[SkateZilla]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

We're a AAA team now... bahhahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[SabreEleven]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

" If you want to see a bad product on the ice, continue to boo." This a quote from the WGR article. So the players are blaming the fans for them being bad? That is hilarious. Note to Steve...you suck whether the fans boo or not.

[trapezeus]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

something to be said for the "negativity breeds negativity". Our teams suck and we only harp on them more. this comment would have more merit if it was the start of a new season and a new beginnings. i think if we as fans really control their ability to suck, then we should boo so we can get those top picks instead of getting into the playoffs to be beaten in round 1.

then lets start fresh the following year.

i watched that devils game, and it was very pathetic on how the sabres couldnt get it out on a 5-5 and were playing essentially a penalty kill box. it went on forever....the players should be embarassed that they could not get it together sooner than that.

[mightysimi]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

You guys are kidding yourselves if you think that fans don't have an impact on the game. Booing the team doesn't help in any way. Of course it is their right as paying customers but really do you want the team to win or not?

[G Wolly]

Re: Ott gets an 'A', yeah, we got 3 'A's!!!

I agree with him.

Half of our home crowds are fair-weather at best and just want to see a great game after dropping hundreds on tickets and either sit there quietly, playing on their smart phones, chatting at the bar only speaking up when we mess up on the ice.

On the other hand, a crowd can energize a team. I understand his frustration over our frustration. Basically if they aren't producing, then reminding them constantly of that fact doesn't help at all. I'm not saying everyone needs to be uber-supportive and find a silver lining in every pile of ****, just that encouragement can do a lot for athletes.