Season long Game Day Thread

[JATMtheJATM]

i figured making a single thread for game day threads would be better since this forum is slower in the sabres department.

anyways, they sabres are getting taken to school. but they seem to be generating SOME offensive pressure on svedberg, who looks like a decent young goalie.

[SpikedLemonade]

.....svedberg, who looks like a decent young goalie.

If the Sabres like him, they should make an offer.

The Bruins develop their goalies for a long time in the AHL where Svedberg has been. I believe he was the AHL goalie of the year in 2012-2013.

The Bruins have signed journey goalies to play back up last year and the year before. They leave the Bruins to start or challenge to start in the NHL after a year.

The Bruins have Subban in the AHL developing as well.

I am sure the Sabres could get Svedberg for their 2nd round pick next year. Perhaps even a conditional 2nd round pick.

The comparable would be Bishop being traded to TB last year.

[JATMtheJATM]

he projects to be a good backup.

the sabres have lots of youth that project better.

[SpikedLemonade]

the sabres have lots of youth that project better.

Of course.

[JATMtheJATM]

Of course.

well, they do. the sabres need top end talent in net. they lack that.

[OpIv37]

No. trades. Within. The. division.

No exceptions.

Also, our scoring is pathetic so I wouldn't be enamored by a guy for playing well against this team.

[JATMtheJATM]

No. trades. Within. The. division.

No exceptions.

Also, our scoring is pathetic so I wouldn't be enamored by a guy for playing well against this team.

itll eventually perk up. but im not expecting by much.

[SpikedLemonade]

itll eventually perk up.

Why do I think the Polacks in Buffalo were saying this in the early 70's in Buffalo when industry just kept moving away?

The skid mark is deep.

[OpIv37]

Anyone actually going to stay up and watch this cluster**** tonight? I don't want to but free CI is ending soon and the Sabres aren't exactly going to get a lot of nationally televised games this year so I'll at least watch some of it.

[JATMtheJATM]

ill watch it once i get off work

[JATMtheJATM]

weber is fuggin terrible. bring up pysyk.

[OpIv37]

I saw the first and some of the 3rd before I fell asleep. Some great opportunities early but they couldn't capitalize. The first PP was one of the most pathetic I've ever seen.

Moulson looks a lot like Vanek in the 26: always right three but rarely able to bury it.

The first goal was on Hogson- still a defensive liability. Ennis has been the best player so far to date. It's probably age but Gionta is surprisingly average. He has not impressed me at all.

[coastal]

The good news is I can only see Carolina getting in our way of achieving a proper tank.

we should get Eichel or McDavid.

[OpIv37]

Oh and I forgot to mention that Stafford is useless.

[gebobs]

I watched the LA game until they got their second goal. Up until then, there was a chance a puck might bounce off Stafford's face and into the net or something like that. It wasn't going to happen twice though.

They look like peewees out there. Bad peewees. They couldn't string together two passess if the franchise depended on it. One goal over four games and with 10% of the season played they are on pace to score under 100. On the bright side, they are only averaging 3.5 GA. Could be much worse.

[JATMtheJATM]

Yup. It's bad.

[JATMtheJATM]

Zeros after 1 in San jose

[SpikedLemonade]

Yup. It's bad.

Talking Proud Buffalo!

[JATMtheJATM]

Nope, I love my team regardless. Not a bandwagoner

[JATMtheJATM]

2-1 sabres. Hodgson and deslauriers. Reinhart with the helper.

[JATMtheJATM]

By the way, I really like deslauriers. Kid loves to hit. Good 4th liner

[JATMtheJATM]

Reinhart has been working on faceoffs and just won a nice one in the defensive zone.

[ckg927]

Reinhart has been working on faceoffs and just won a nice one in the defensive zone.

And The Tower of Power just notched his first NHL goal. A big one, as it extends the Sabres' lead against San Jose in the 3rd.

[JATMtheJATM]

And The Tower of Power just notched his first NHL goal. A big one, as it gives Buffalo the lead against San Jose early in the 3rd.

Hodgson scored it.

[ckg927]

Hodgson scored it.

However, he DID pick up his first NHL point on the Deslauriers goal.

[JATMtheJATM]

However, he DID pick up his first NHL point on the Deslauriers goal.

Oh you mean reinhart? Yes first point. Hes adjusting.

[ckg927]

Oh you mean reinhart? Yes first point. Hes adjusting.

I still stand by the statement I said earlier that he should go back to juniors after this game.

[JATMtheJATM]

I still stand by the statement I said earlier that he should go back to juniors after this game.

Agreed. But he is playing better, slightly.

[OpIv37]

Reinhart had his best game to date but he's still not ready.

Girgs is the best player on this team right now.

[JATMtheJATM]

Reinhart had his best game to date but he's still not ready.

Girgs is the best player on this team right now.

no, reinhart isnt ready yet. but thats the thing, hes a tweener right now. (IM NOT COMPARING REINHART TO STAMKOS, ONLY THEIR SITUATIONS) does anyone remember stamkos rookie season? first half he was really struggling to keep his head above water. second half, he made the adjustments and they paid off. i think if they keep reinhart up, his play will continue to get better and he will be ready around the 50 game mark.

again, i think he should be returned, but if they keep him up, i dont see it as a big deal. hes already showing signs of improvement.

[SpikedLemonade]

Shut out 4 times in the last 6 games.

No pride?

There is tanking and there is tanking.

[JATMtheJATM]

couldnt have picked a better time for it.

[OpIv37]

Free CI is over so I was spared the misery of watching that debacle.

I knew it was going to be bad but this is absolutely pathetic.

[JATMtheJATM]

staff! first powerplay goal of the year! sabres winning 1-0

[JATMtheJATM]

mcquad ties it. 1-1

[JATMtheJATM]

OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION! ENNIS! 2-1

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres lose in overtime. Hey a point.

[SpikedLemonade]

Best possible result for the Bruins.

Still got 2 points but shoved one point up the ass of a fan base with no pride.

I hope that one point is the difference between 2nd last and 3rd last in the standings.

[JATMtheJATM]

Spiked doesn't understand how a rebuild works.

[JATMtheJATM]

Dont worry. 5 points in 11 games. Only the canes are lower with less games played.

[SpikedLemonade]

Spiked doesn't understand how a rebuild works.

When have the Sabres done one successfully?

No where other than in Buffalo is getting to the last finals and losing considered a success.

[JATMtheJATM]

When have the Sabres done one successfully?

No where other than in Buffalo is getting to the last finals and losing considered a success.

When else have they rebuilt?

[SpikedLemonade]

When else have they rebuilt?

Come on.

Sabres have been in the league since 1970.

That is almost 45 years.

[JATMtheJATM]

Come on.

Sabres have been in the league since 1970.

That is almost 45 years.
I can see you aren't serious.

[SpikedLemonade]

I can see you aren't serious.

Not one rebuild in 45 years?

Who is being serious?

[JATMtheJATM]

Have the Bruins ever rebuilt?

[SpikedLemonade]

Have the Bruins ever rebuilt?

In the mid-90's when they ended up in last place and drafted Joe Thorton could be considered a rebuild.

[JATMtheJATM]

In the mid-90's when they ended up in last place and drafted Joe Thorton could be considered a rebuild.
Or the mid 2000s where they were bad after the lockout. So there you go. Sabres are rebuilding, deal with it.

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres beat the wings!

[SpikedLemonade]

Sabres beat the wings!

Excellent win.

I hope you great Sabre fans are not to upset by it.

[JATMtheJATM]

Sorry we don't live up to a bandwagon Bruins fans standards.

[SpikedLemonade]

Or the mid 2000s where they were bad after the lockout. So there you go. Sabres are rebuilding, deal with it.

The Bruins never tanked intentionally.

Sabres did it last year and this year with pride.

[JATMtheJATM]

and somehow thats a reflection on a fanbase that has no control over the happenings on the ice.

good argument!

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres look slightly more competitive recently

[JATMtheJATM]

Next game is against the oilers.

[OpIv37]

I expect them to improve over the course of the season. Not that they will acually be good this year, but the 4-0 and 5-0 games should go away.

I didn't see the Montreal game, but 2-1 in a shootout sounds like the d and goaltending held up. The lack of offense remains a huge problem. Stafford's overdue for his contract year hat trick.

[gebobs]

The Bruins never tanked intentionally.

Sabres did it last year and this year with pride.
Why do you say that? Because the Sabres were able to find deals that no GM in their right mind would pass up for guys that were leaving in free agency anyway?

And it doesn't take a genius to understand, despite the gallows humor around here, that teams can't "tank intentionally" and be guaranteed anything. The Sabres were in last place by 20 points last year and still didn't get the top pick.

[JATMtheJATM]

Why do you say that? Because the Sabres were able to find deals that no GM in their right mind would pass up for guys that were leaving in free agency anyway?

And it doesn't take a genius to understand, despite the gallows humor around here, that teams can't "tank intentionally" and be guaranteed anything. The Sabres were in last place by 20 points last year and still didn't get the top pick.

thats the rub. its not like those guys were staying, so any good GM moves those guys for youth. murray actually did REALLY well last deadline.

and, as ****ty as this is, drew stafford is tied for the team lead in points. as an upcoming UFA, i hope murray can get something for him for a team looking for secondary scoring help.

[JATMtheJATM]

I expect them to improve over the course of the season. Not that they will acually be good this year, but the 4-0 and 5-0 games should go away.

I didn't see the Montreal game, but 2-1 in a shootout sounds like the d and goaltending held up. The lack of offense remains a huge problem. Stafford's overdue for his contract year hat trick.

the defense and goaltending is getting better, especially neuvirth. there are some positive signs here and there, but really, everyone is more focused on mcdavid and eichel. many forget the kids on the farm having strong seasons. or the fact that even though hes back in kootnay, reinhart has the making of a cornerstone forward himself. not quite at the level of the upcoming draft, but a seriously strong star player.

[Downinfloflo]

the defense and goaltending is getting better, especially neuvirth. there are some positive signs here and there, but really, everyone is more focused on mcdavid and eichel. many forget the kids on the farm having strong seasons. or the fact that even though hes back in kootnay, reinhart has the making of a cornerstone forward himself. not quite at the level of the upcoming draft, but a seriously strong star player.

Just think, Islanders are way ahead of the Sabres in that dept.

[SpikedLemonade]

Just think, Islanders are way ahead of the Sabres in that dept.

Now you're "talking Buffalo proud" Flo.

[JATMtheJATM]

Just think, Islanders are way ahead of the Sabres in that dept.

and the evidence points to the contrary.

[Downinfloflo]

and the evidence points to the contrary.

You deserve the product on the ice.

It makes me smile.. :crack:

Sabres...42 goals against....And the shots on goal......YIKES!!

Islanders...45.. goals against (loaded with what they call "PROJECTED" talent..

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[JATMtheJATM]

Your desperation makes me smile.

[Downinfloflo]

Your desperation makes me smile.

Desperation is something you Sabres fans know well....Well mostly just you..

I get to watch Hockey you don't.

[JATMtheJATM]

Desperation is something you Sabres fans know well....Well mostly just you..

I get to watch Hockey you don't.

Lol what?

[SpikedLemonade]

What a Buffalo Proud moment tonight!!!

I hope Lecter was able to sell his tickets tonight at any cost and didn't have to witness this crap tonight in person.

The Buffalo Projects managed to lose to an Oilers team on a 5 game losing streak playing the back end of a back to back.

What an embarrassment to the NHL this whole facade is.

[JATMtheJATM]

neuvirth should be this teams starter. not that it would make a huge difference, but enroth is bad right now.

[JATMtheJATM]

hey, sabres score.

- - - Updated - - -

zem scores it.

[JATMtheJATM]

Good heavens that was bad. Meszaros should just be moved and let zad play the rest of the season. It couldn't be any worse.

[SpikedLemonade]

6-1

Simply disgraceful.

Will set a record for goal differential this year.

-39 after 17 games.

The next closest team is -17.

[DetDannyWilliams]

17177

THE TANK KEEPS ROLLING ALONG #EMBRACETHETANK

[gebobs]

6-1

Simply disgraceful.

Will set a record for goal differential this year.

-39 after 17 games.

The next closest team is -17.

Why do you care? We're the ones suffering. Why do you feel the need to rub it in our faces?

It is what it is. The Sabres got offers for guys they couldn't turn down. They were leaving anyway. Had they not made the trades, they would have been even worse off.

Go effing troll somewhere else, asswipe.

[DetDannyWilliams]

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[DetDannyWilliams]

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[JATMtheJATM]

Hearing that despite the score, many positives taken from this game. Lotta writers and sabres themselves may have woken up. Let's see. At this point, we take what we can get.

[coastal]

Positives?

they were outclassed in every way.

this team sucks.... bad.

[SpikedLemonade]

Positives?

they were outclassed in every way.

this team sucks.... bad.

Don't be an alleged troll like me.

We are supposed to feel sorry for the Sabres for their intentional tank rather then pointing out just how bad they intentionally are.

Check how respected the Penguins are among fans league wide for their two intentional tanks.

The Sabres want to be just like them -- from bankrupt to classy.

[coastal]

Don't be an alleged troll like me.

We are supposed to feel sorry for the Sabres for their intentional tank rather then pointing out just how bad they intentionally are.

Check how respected the Penguins are among fans league wide for their two intentional tanks.

The Sabres want to be just like them -- from bankrupt to classy.
Stop with the whiny hypocrite routine.

You've been pining for the Bills to tabk for years.

Btw... Boston doesn't have the team speed to compete in the East.

[gebobs]

Don't be an alleged troll like me.
Alleged. LOL

Back under your bridge, troll.

[JATMtheJATM]

Positives?

they were outclassed in every way.

this team sucks.... bad.

St Louis is a contender. Getting crushed isn't the surprise. Just glad to see guys play with emotion. A higher compete level will at least make the team more competitive down the line.

But it has be sustained.

[coastal]

Compete level is the most over used, mean-nothing adage being used in the hockey world.

mind numbingly meaningless as far as I'm concerned.

[JATMtheJATM]

Compete level is the most over used, mean-nothing adage being used in the hockey world.

mind numbingly meaningless as far as I'm concerned.
watching the sabres go through the motions of a bad season gets old. watching a team actually go out and skate and compete and stick up for team mates is kind of a big deal.

it most certainly means something. and its a major reason nolan had success in his early coaching career. "hardest working team in hockey"

having hasek didnt hurt, but a team that competes and tries and works is alot more fun to watch then a team simply going through the motions. its a sign that the players still care, even if it is for one night. but its nolans job to make sure it isnt simply one night.

[coastal]

watching the sabres go through the motions of a bad season gets old. watching a team actually go out and skate and compete and stick up for team mates is kind of a big deal.

it most certainly means something. and its a major reason nolan had success in his early coaching career. "hardest working team in hockey"

having hasek didnt hurt, but a team that competes and tries and works is alot more fun to watch then a team simply going through the motions. its a sign that the players still care, even if it is for one night. but its nolans job to make sure it isnt simply one night.
No coach ever had to talk to me about my compete level.

[JATMtheJATM]

No coach ever had to talk to me about my compete level.

Same here. But let's be honest here. Not every player shows up every shift. Or every game. They float and rely on talent and skill and don't do the little things. When guys do the little things, or at least try to, that's a good sign.

Don't get me wrong, losing 6-1 sucks.

[coastal]

Same here. But let's be honest here. Not every player shows up every shift. Or every game. They float and rely on talent and skill and don't do the little things. When guys do the little things, or at least try to, that's a good sign.

Don't get me wrong, losing 6-1 sucks.
Here's a hint... if you have to talk to a player about their compete level, perhaps they shouldn't be getting icetime or even be in the team... Hodgson.. cough.

[swiper]

That's why he's been dropped all the way down to the 4th line.

[JATMtheJATM]

Here's a hint... if you have to talk to a player about their compete level, perhaps they shouldn't be getting icetime or even be in the team... Hodgson.. cough.

its funny you mention hodgson. i always believed he was going to become a second line center, but ive come to realize most games, he doesnt show up.

he would be fine on an established team where a guy giving 75% isnt going to hurt them, like the hawks or blues. but on a team like the sabres, its exposes that glaring hole ten times over.

but regardless, you are right, but thats what makes last game at least notable in that department. the sabres as a whole were just going through the motions. last night, some at least showed some life.

[coastal]

its funny you mention hodgson. i always believed he was going to become a second line center, but ive come to realize most games, he doesnt show up.

he would be fine on an established team where a guy giving 75% isnt going to hurt them, like the hawks or blues. but on a team like the sabres, its exposes that glaring hole ten times over.

but regardless, you are right, but thats what makes last game at least notable in that department. the sabres as a whole were just going through the motions. last night, some at least showed some life.
I hate players like Hodgson. All the talent in the world... no will for the game.

get off the ice already. Let someone who gives a **** play.

[JATMtheJATM]

I hate players like Hodgson. All the talent in the world... no will for the game.

get off the ice already. Let someone who gives a **** play.

I agree. I always defended him, but his holes are so apparent now.

[JATMtheJATM]

RisTo!

[JATMtheJATM]

Girgs! Love this kid.

[JATMtheJATM]

Zad was plus 3 tonight with an assist. Leave the kid in the lineup.

[Ginger Vitis]

Zad was plus 3 tonight with an assist. Leave the kid in the lineup.

Zad has lost weight and gotten in better shape compared to when he was overweight in the summer.. Looks like he has gotten his head out of his ass

[SpikedLemonade]

Only lost by 3 tonight.

Huge improvement!

Am I playing this tank game right guys?

[JATMtheJATM]

Zad has lost weight and gotten in better shape compared to when he was overweight in the summer.. Looks like he has gotten his head out of his ass

He did have that bad turnover though, if I'm not mistaken.

[JATMtheJATM]

Girgs now has 8 points in 18 games. A clear improvement over his rookie season. Hes adjusting well to an expanded role.

[DetDannyWilliams]

Harrington tweet...Zadorov has now six games left to play before the Sabres have to make a decision, He can't be sent back to the London Knights because he doesn’t have a release from the Russian club that owns his rights. But if Sabres don’t keep him, they lose control of him to St. Petersburg, a KHL team.

[coastal]

He's staying.

[swiper]

Certainly would think so.

[JATMtheJATM]

He's staying.

As he should.

[JATMtheJATM]

girgs is really impressing me. of all the youth ive been jizzing over the past few seasons, hes the one who so far has really developed rapidly and is showing his talents. my hope is the rest catch up, but man is girgs awesome.

[JATMtheJATM]

offensive explosion! 4-1 sabres

[JATMtheJATM]

i know we all hate him, but drew stafford is quietly producing decent numbers this season.

*ducks*

[JATMtheJATM]

unreal.

6-2. myers and girgs AGAIN.

[swiper]

I hate players like Hodgson. All the talent in the world... no will for the game.

get off the ice already. Let someone who gives a **** play.


http://www.wgr550.com/Sabres-Hodgson-trying-to-dig-out-of-his-worst-slum/20332986

Get mad Cody. Get mad.

LOL

[swiper]

i know we all hate him, but drew stafford is quietly producing decent numbers this season.

*ducks*


Then trade him for somebody that gives a ****.

[JATMtheJATM]

Then trade him for somebody that gives a ****.
I'm not disagreeing. Just saying his numbers are improving

[rbochan]

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[JATMtheJATM]

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i miss this gif from the SJ days.

[JATMtheJATM]

deslauriers is a nice player. 1-0 buffalo.

zad with a HUGE hit. PK coming

[JATMtheJATM]

gionta scores his first as a sabre. assists to flynn and myers.

the assist is myers 100th of his career.

[DetDannyWilliams]

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[SpikedLemonade]

The Sabres beat the Leafs into ******ed on Saturday night -- the Leafs are losing tonight at home 8-0.

[JATMtheJATM]

flynn with his second, gionta with the assist, myers with his second assist of the night as well.

[JATMtheJATM]

sorry, switch that up. gionta got the empty netter. flynn with the assist.

[JATMtheJATM]

arturs irbe was the sabres backup tonight when neuvy got hurt.

thats right, irbe is back!

[OpIv37]

Not sure wtf just happened. 4-1 win, 10 goals in 2 games. And they overcame adversity with the questionable call on Stafford and the no call on Mitchell. Great effort. I still think this team blows but maybe the epic incompetence forever.

[OpIv37]

i know we all hate him, but drew stafford is quietly producing decent numbers this season.

*ducks*


Two words: contract year.

[swiper]

It's so strange to see so many flipping out that the professional hockey team won two games in a row. Big feat right there.

:lastyr:

[OpIv37]

It's so strange to see so many flipping out that the professional hockey team won two games in a row. Big feat right there.

:lastyr:
First, I'm not sure anyone is exactly "flipping out." We are just discussing good plays by our team in a forum devoted to the team.

Second, it seems strange that someone who won't shut up about how bad this team is can't understand why someone who likes the team might be happy when the team actually shows flashes of competence.

[ckg927]

Tomorrow night's Sabres/Rangers game has been postponed, according to the NHL. No makeup date has been announced, as yet.

[JATMtheJATM]

First, I'm not sure anyone is exactly "flipping out." We are just discussing good plays by our team in a forum devoted to the team.

Second, it seems strange that someone who won't shut up about how bad this team is can't understand why someone who likes the team might be happy when the team actually shows flashes of competence.

kinda a damned if you do, damned if you dont scenario.

we get scolded for allegedly rooting for the sabres to fail for a chance at mcdavid, we get scolded when we cheer when they win.

*shrugs*

i dont know.

[Night Train]

How dare they win !

[don137]

I root for the Sabres to play well but I am not disappointed to see them lose. I will be real disappointed to go through this misery of sucking and not land Eichel or McDavid.

[OpIv37]

Three wins in a row. The game was on local TV so I was able to watch. They are still giving up too many shots but they got the win.

Embarrassing for the caps to lose at home to such a bad team, and I love seeing the Caps embarrassed. Their 9 fans are one or two losses away from giving up on the season.

[SpikedLemonade]

It is good to see the Sabres playing better.

[JATMtheJATM]

Myers out tonight

[JATMtheJATM]

Sabres lose 2-1

[JATMtheJATM]

Holy shot Ennis with An amazing goal. Wow!

[MikeInRoch]

Yeah, best of the year so far.

[DetDannyWilliams]

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here it is!...Even with RJ

[SpikedLemonade]

Congrats Sabres!

This past week or so you have looked like a real NHL team.

[swiper]

Congrats Sabres!

This past week or so you have looked like a real NHL team.

That's a credit to Ted Nolan.

[JATMtheJATM]

Tim Schaller gets the call up due to staffords injury. Armia missed last night. He's dinged up.

[Downinfloflo]

Congrats Sabres!

This past week or so you have looked like a real NHL team.

Ennis better cut the **** or he's going to find himself on the trade block, This is not the year for goal scoring.

I can really see the Sabres ending up with the 3rd or 4th pick in the 2015 draft.

There is a lot of competition for the top 3 spots, And well, We know Buffalo has that dark cloud hanging over it.

Side Note: Was Buffalo built on ancient Indian burial mounds or something??

[JATMtheJATM]

Beniot and maszeros in the line up tonight.

[DetDannyWilliams]

Look for Sabres to go after Emelin tonight! He was ONLY fined $11,021.51 for illegal hit to the head on Sabres captain Gionta in last night's win over the Canadiens. If this game gets out of hand tonight the NHL only has themselves to blame they could have suspended Emelin but they chose to give him the fine. NHL never learns DO THEY!

[DetDannyWilliams]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/483316361926426625/WtClTYfU_normal.pngPaul Hamilton @pham1717 (https://twitter.com/pham1717) · 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/pham1717/status/538777220253511680)

Now that the garage league has chosen to fine Emelin and not suspend him for a head hit to 12, anything that happens tonight is on the NHL

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/483316361926426625/WtClTYfU_normal.pngPaul Hamilton @pham1717 (https://twitter.com/pham1717) · 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/pham1717/status/538778189724938240)

Bobby Clarke should just be league commissioner because the league does pretty much what he wants. He wanted obstructions so its back in.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/483316361926426625/WtClTYfU_normal.pngPaul Hamilton @pham1717 (https://twitter.com/pham1717) · 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/pham1717/status/538778368838500352)

Suspensions are too long for blood and violence so they're scaled back. Glad we're back in the 70's.

[DetDannyWilliams]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/532243809112166400/DD9FAvoo_normal.jpegBuffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres (https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres) · 2h2 hours ago (https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/538783523810054144)

Schaller to make <s style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(102, 121, 144); ">@</s>NHL (https://twitter.com/NHL) debut tonight, Gionta to play 800th career game. Morning skate notes: http://goo.gl/yjRoa1 (http://t.co/ba5uf7Tle7) <s style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(102, 121, 144); ">#</s>BUFvsMTL (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BUFvsMTL?src=hash)

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/532243809112166400/DD9FAvoo_normal.jpegBuffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres (https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres) · 43m43 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/538799582617288704)

Enroth starts tonight for the <s style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(102, 121, 144); ">#</s>Sabres (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash). Nolan: "He's in a groove right now." http://goo.gl/yjRoa1 (http://t.co/ba5uf7Tle7) <s style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(102, 121, 144); ">#</s>BUFvsMTL (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BUFvsMTL?src=hash)

[swiper]

Go get 'em.

[coastal]

Nolan has to be coaching his ass off.

the back end is playing solid. The future is bright.

expect Myers to be jettisoned along with Stewart and perhaps Ennis.

[swiper]

Girgs gets the first goal.

[JATMtheJATM]

Nolan has to be coaching his ass off.

the back end is playing solid. The future is bright.

expect Myers to be jettisoned along with Stewart and perhaps Ennis.

I really don't think Myers is going anywhere. Nolan was expressing how badly they need him in the lineup when he was out with injury.

[coastal]

I really don't think Myers is going anywhere. Nolan was expressing how badly they need him in the lineup when he was out with injury.
And what makes you think that Nolan and Murray r on the same page.

[JATMtheJATM]

And what makes you think that Nolan and Murray r on the same page.

I'd like to think franchises communicate before making most moves.

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And what makes you think that Nolan and Murray r on the same page.

I'd like to think franchises communicate before making most moves.

[coastal]

I'd like to think franchises communicate before making most moves.
Do you believe Pegs and Murray want the tank?

[JATMtheJATM]

Do you believe Pegs and Murray want the tank?

No, but I think it was convenient timing.

[coastal]

No, but I think it was convenient timing.
I disagree.

[JATMtheJATM]

I disagree.
That's fine, but I think Myers is maturing and an asset going forward. Great second pairing guy once the defense gets rounded out and developed, no?

[Ginger Vitis]

Stewart and Ennis probably need to go..They are in a 4 team dogfight for 30th spot..

[coastal]

That's fine, but I think Myers is maturing and an asset going forward. Great second pairing guy once the defense gets rounded out and developed, no?
Completely agre that he's a GREAT second pairing guy.

[JATMtheJATM]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2285269-buffalo-sabres-does-this-string-of-wins-signal-the-end-of-the-tank

interesting read on the sabres recent winning streak. spoiler alert: its not sustainable.

but its nice to see improvement regardless.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Six of their last seven..... what's going on? Girgensons is legit.

[Downinfloflo]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2285269-buffalo-sabres-does-this-string-of-wins-signal-the-end-of-the-tank

interesting read on the sabres recent winning streak. spoiler alert: its not sustainable.

but its nice to see improvement regardless.

It's going to be enough to knock the Sabres out of the McEichel sweepstakes.

[OpIv37]

Saw the game tonight on nbcsn.

I like Strachen. Keeping Zadorov up was the right move. Girgs is for real. Myers is the only reason they got to the shootout- he was dominant in OT. Girgs is the real deal.

[swiper]

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[JATMtheJATM]

Enroth has also been really good lately too. I don't believe it's sustainable, but I'm glad to see his play has been improving. Maybe he himself is developing as well?

[coastal]

This team isn't a last place team anymore.

they are big and fast on the back end in the top 4. Enroth is playing the game basically in his net and playing it well.

and they've all bought into what they're doing.

his job is a no-win situation that he's turning into the ultimate FU to Pegs and Murray. This team just beat the Canadiens in a back to back WEEKEND series and just beat the high scoring Lightning in s shoot out.

Its not a fluke and the tank is now a lost dream.

Nolan IS a great coach and if this continues... and the Sabres flirt with the post season, he will be a candidate for coach of the year.

[SpikedLemonade]

Go Sabres Go!!!!

[gebobs]

Enroth is playing out of his skull. How long can it last?

Myers is playing with attitude. How long can it last?

Girgensons is a monster. I plan on that lasting a long time.



Overall, they are still getting outplayed substantially. I don't expect that to change. I'm still not a Nolan believer.

[gebobs]

the tank is now a lost dream..
Not so fast.

However, having seen McDavid in action, I'm not so concerned about it. He's good, real good. But I don't think he's the generational player people want to believe. Heck, he might be the next Daigle.

[Night Train]

Don't see too many complaints regarding Ted Nolan these days.

[JATMtheJATM]

Enroth is playing out of his skull. How long can it last?

Myers is playing with attitude. How long can it last?

Girgensons is a monster. I plan on that lasting a long time.



Overall, they are still getting outplayed substantially. I don't expect that to change. I'm still not a Nolan believer.

Hopefully on the Myers front, he's finally figured it out for good.

[JATMtheJATM]

And this is more like the Sabres.

[swiper]

Holy smokes:



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Nikita Kucherov (10)
Assists: Radko Gudas, Tyler Johnson
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Victor Hedman: 2 Minutes for Holding

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Steven Stamkos (16)
Assists: Ryan Callahan, Alex Killorn
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5:39


Brenden Morrow (2)
Assists: Jonathan Drouin, Andrej Sustr
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13:40


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Assists: Steven Stamkos, Andrej Sustr
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Nikita Zadorov: 2 Minutes for Hooking

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Brett Connolly (5) (Power Play)
Assists: Valtteri Filppula, Steven Stamkos
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Tyler Johnson: 2 Minutes for Holding


6:42


Marcus Foligno: 2 Minutes for Roughing


7:54


Mike Weber: 2 Minutes for Roughing


7:54


Mike Weber: 2 Minutes for Slashing


7:54


Steven Stamkos: 2 Minutes for Roughing


7:54


Ryan Callahan: 2 Minutes for Roughing


7:54


Steven Stamkos: 2 Minutes for Slashing


7:54


Tyson Strachan: 5 Minute Major for Fighting


7:54


Brett Connolly: 5 Minute Major for Fighting


8:58


Victor Hedman: 10 Minute Misconduct


8:58


Nikita Zadorov: 10 Minute Misconduct


8:58


Nikita Zadorov: 2 Minutes for Roughing


8:58


Victor Hedman: 2 Minutes for Interference


8:58


Zemgus Girgensons: 5 Minute Major for Fighting


8:58


Cedric Paquette: 5 Minute Major for Fighting


11:25


Cody McCormick: 2 Minutes for Cross checking (Served by Cody Hodgson)


11:25


Patrick Kaleta: 10 Minute Misconduct


11:25


Brian Boyle: 10 Minute Misconduct


11:25


Cody McCormick: 10 Minute Misconduct


11:25


Brenden Morrow: 10 Minute Misconduct


14:18


Rasmus Ristolainen: 2 Minutes for Delaying Game - Puck over Glass


17:52


Mike Weber: 2 Minutes for Tripping


18:17


Tyler Myers: 2 Minutes for Slashing

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[JATMtheJATM]

I do like seeing the kids get involved in that kinda stuff. Showing emotion.

[coastal]

Yeah it was good to see Zad not even hesitate to go after Hedman for that chicken **** hip check. Overall though that 3rd period was pathetic.

boyle and copper were laughing. Steve Thomas was glaring at what must have been Nolan like he wanted to kill him.

[JATMtheJATM]

In his last 8 games, Tyler Myers has averaged 26:05 TOI, has 4 pts (G, 3A), 22 blocked shots, 13 shots on goal and is +3.

Nice stretch.

[JATMtheJATM]

Actually, to go along with the resurgence of Myers, here's an article on it.
http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-tyler-myers-playing-big-minutes-looking-like-star-again/

[Ginger Vitis]

The Sabres are going to have to decide soon if they will let Zadorov play for Russia at the WJC.. If they do the optics will look bad.. The players in the dressing room won't like it.. It would be one thing if Zad was a struggling youngster making many mistakes but Zad has been one of there 3 best defensemen lately

[Ginger Vitis]

Geez enroth cant sustain this level of play for long can he.. Beating the Kings..Not good for the tank

[JATMtheJATM]

I keep saying he can't. But....

[SpikedLemonade]

Glorious win!!!!

[coastal]

Murray and Pegula are in a pickle... lol.

go Ted go!

stick it up their ****ing poop shoots.

[Downinfloflo]

Murray and Pegula are in a pickle... lol.

go Ted go!

stick it up their ****ing poop shoots.


That thread about Murray wanting to move his goalies is 'lulz' and should tell anyone with a brain what the front office is looking to do.

Guy's at the top are getting scared, Enroth is not suppose to be winning, They were all in on a basement dwelling season in 2014/2015.

7 teams have a real shot at McEichel...

Karma....

[JATMtheJATM]

Or because both are upcoming UFAs and trading UFAs for picks and prospects is common practice?

[coastal]

Please man.... At least be honest about the tank.

i mean really... They're selling tshirts about it.

http://www.store716.com/product/embrace-the-tank-t-shirt

[JATMtheJATM]

Please man.... At least be honest about the tank.

i mean really... They're selling tshirts about it.

http://www.store716.com/product/embrace-the-tank-t-shirt

im aware of the tank, dont you worry. but trading away expiring contracts isnt exactly some unethical practice. just because the team is winning a few games doesnt mean you abandon a simple rebuild practice of trading those contracts.

[JATMtheJATM]

Foligno!

[JATMtheJATM]

Moulson, Z, and Ennis are really playing.

[JATMtheJATM]

Winner! Zemgus is the real deal.

[DetDannyWilliams]

GIRGS!!!!!

[SpikedLemonade]

Encouraging play by the Sabres tonight.

[OpIv37]

Couldn't watch from out of market but 4 goals? what happened? Calgary must really suck.

[JATMtheJATM]

Foligno! 2-0

[Night Train]

I was at last nights win. This teams upside is unlimited.

They still make a lot of young mistakes (completely understandable) but they are been coached up between shifts and are responding so well. They hustle every shift.

The kids on this roster are so freakin' talented and a boatload more are in Rochester and the juniors/college.

Nolan benched Hodgson and he comes back last night and scores 5 seconds into his first shift. Foligno was just benched and he scores next. The best players are all under drinking age and we are loaded with them.

They will still have their challenging games but the positive growth is undeniable. Nolan and his staff are coaching these guys up perfectly.

God, they are fun to watch. Who could have seen this a month ago ?

[swiper]

Over the last ten games only the Maple Leafs have won more games than the Sabres in the Atlantic Division. Whoulda thunk it?

http://espn.go.com/nhl/standings

[coastal]

Over the last ten games only the Maple Leafs have won more games than the Sabres in the Atlantic Division. Whoulda thunk it?

http://espn.go.com/nhl/standings
Life is good!

[DetDannyWilliams]

It's been a nice win streak, but I don't see them winning anymore in Dec. The Senators are here tomorrow always beat us, then @ Jets, Avalanche, @ Bruins, @ Detroit, Islanders @ Senators, home against Lightning. TANK ON!

[coastal]

It's been a nice win streak, but I don't see them winning anymore in Dec. The Senators are here tomorrow always beat us, then @ Jets, Avalanche, @ Bruins, @ Detroit, Islanders @ Senators, home against Lightning. TANK ON!
The tank is over dude...

[JATMtheJATM]

The tank is over dude...

ehhhh. yes and no, IMO. the sabres are certainly playing hockey. but i dont think they have the team to keep winning at this clip. but ive been saying that for several weeks now....

but, hell, its nice to see improvement!

[ParanoidAndroid]

Looks like it's Edmonton and Carolina for the McDavid/Eichel sweepstakes.

[rbochan]

Would love to see the Sabres pull this thorn from their side and win this. I think it's possible now that Miller's gone. Ottawa was in his head too much.

[Skooby]

3-2 Sabres up with about 5 minutes left in the 2nd period.

[JATMtheJATM]

What is going on???

[swiper]

Well there goes that lead.

[swiper]

Tie game!

[swiper]

Flynn

[swiper]

Shoot out victory!

[JATMtheJATM]

4 points out a playoff spot. Figure that one out, guys.

[Skooby]

4 points out a playoff spot. Figure that one out, guys.

It's unreal.

[Skooby]

We're playing like .775 hockey as of late, that'll get you some serious points quick. At this pace, we'll be in a playoff spot by this years end (2014). That's some scary stuff, we're really young as well.

[JATMtheJATM]

But but but the Sabres are going to be bottom dwellers for the next 5 years!!!

[OpIv37]

Couldn't watch the game but Risto tallied again?

Dude is looking like the real deal.

[JATMtheJATM]

Weird goal by risto. The goaltender had his pad where he needed it when risto shot, but he lifted his pad to get reset, and that's when it went in. He leaves it down, it's a pad save.

[OpIv37]

Still, in the few games I've seen I like the kid.

[Downinfloflo]

Sabres are playing their way out of a top 10 draft pick, Still won't make the playoffs tho..They will win just enough to miss out on the top tier talent.

Nolan is ****ing things up for Murray and his 2015 draft plans, That's a treat to watch from the outside

You cancel payment on your McDavid jerseys? :shy:

As of today the Sabres pick 9th..

St Louis and Islanders picks are 26th and 27th.

This team sure did pick the right time too over achieve, Keep it up!!

[OpIv37]

Sabres are playing their way out of a top 10 draft pick, Still won't make the playoffs tho..They will win just enough to miss out on the top tier talent.

Nolan is ****ing things up for Murray and his 2015 draft plans, That's a treat to watch from the outside

You cancel payment on your McDavid jerseys? :shy:

As of today the Sabres pick 9th..

St Louis and Islanders picks are 26th and 27th.

This team sure did pick the right time too over achieve, Keep it up!!

so, you ***** because the team was supposedly intentionally tanking, but then when you stop tanking you ***** that they ****ed up the tank?

Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.

During the first month and a half of the season, the Sabres looked like one of the worst teams in history. During the last month, they looked like the rebuild was way ahead of schedule. The sample size is too small to know which one is correct. But if the Sabres play themselves out of the McDavid/Eichel sweepstakes, it means the base talent is there and they have enough to build on. I'll take it.

[JATMtheJATM]

Someone's gotta cover their ass for declaring the Sabres dead for 5 seasons. Comes with the territory.

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so, you ***** because the team was supposedly intentionally tanking, but then when you stop tanking you ***** that they ****ed up the tank?

Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.

During the first month and a half of the season, the Sabres looked like one of the worst teams in history. During the last month, they looked like the rebuild was way ahead of schedule. The sample size is too small to know which one is correct. But if the Sabres play themselves out of the McDavid/Eichel sweepstakes, it means the base talent is there and they have enough to build on. I'll take it.

Don't forget the Sabres have a potential offensive cornerstone in juniors still. The best is yet to come.

[SpikedLemonade]

[QUOTE=OpIv37;4035431]Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.[QUOTE]

AND this is because hockey is so strong in Buffalo that it is "The Hockey Mecca"?

Did you see the stands last night at First Niagara?

Despite the Sabres playing well it did not look much different than the Florida rink.

Too bad the Leafs don't visit more often so the Sabre season ticket holders could make some money selling off their tickets to the Sabres opponents and the place could be full.

[Skooby]

[QUOTE=OpIv37;4035431]Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.[QUOTE]

AND this is because hockey is so strong in Buffalo that it is "The Hockey Mecca"?

Did you see the stands last night at First Niagara?

Despite the Sabres playing well it did not look much different than the Florida rink.

Too bad the Leafs don't visit more often so the Sabre season ticket holders could make some money selling off their tickets to the Sabres opponents and the place could be full.

The Sabres gave the STH a one-time option to get refunded for the game last night, lets not jump to conclusions or complain about the fan's attendance (which I consider to be very good versus the teams play until lately).

[JATMtheJATM]

[QUOTE=OpIv37;4035431]Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.[QUOTE]

AND this is because hockey is so strong in Buffalo that it is "The Hockey Mecca"?

Did you see the stands last night at First Niagara?

Despite the Sabres playing well it did not look much different than the Florida rink.

Too bad the Leafs don't visit more often so the Sabre season ticket holders could make some money selling off their tickets to the Sabres opponents and the place could be full.

nice try, but the sabres seem to be doing fine for a team at the bottom.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance

[Skooby]

[QUOTE=SpikedLemonade;4035486][QUOTE=OpIv37;4035431]Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.

nice try, but the sabres seem to be doing fine for a team at the bottom.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance

9th Biggest draw on the road a well, so we seem to travel well.

[JATMtheJATM]

[QUOTE=JATMtheJATM;4035601][QUOTE=SpikedLemonade;4035486]

9th Biggest draw on the road a well, so we seem to travel well.

The Sabres drew well at the Joe against the wings in 06. I **** you not, nearly half the arena was buffalo fans. They get quite a few fans now in Detroit too, but not like that.

[SpikedLemonade]

[QUOTE=SpikedLemonade;4035486][QUOTE=OpIv37;4035431]Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.

The Sabres gave the STH a one-time option to get refunded for the game last night, lets not jump to conclusions or complain about the fan's attendance (which I consider to be very good versus the teams play until lately).

So given the choice to get their money back or watch their home team on a home winning streak, they chose to get their money back.

That does not scream hockey mecca.

That screams hockey skid mark.

[JATMtheJATM]

What's next, talk of relocation?

[Downinfloflo]

Someone's gotta cover their ass for declaring the Sabres dead for 5 seasons. Comes with the territory.

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Don't forget the Sabres have a potential offensive cornerstone in juniors still. The best is yet to come.


I said 5 years and no playoffs, That still stands...You get NOTHING right when it comes to hockey...

Like Armia reminds you of Rick Nash, What are you ******ed???

So what ever you claim, Bet on the opposite to happening...

I keep telling you, Get off twitter and all the other social media and actually watch the NHL, You'll learn something.

I can understand a guy like you thinking that a team playing .500 hockey is great and all for the future..

The Sabres had no where else to go, They could not be any worse than they have been.

Again their .500, If that's cause for a celebration and thinking their going to make some noise in the playoffs.

Knock yourself out.

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so, you ***** because the team was supposedly intentionally tanking, but then when you stop tanking you ***** that they ****ed up the tank?

Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.

During the first month and a half of the season, the Sabres looked like one of the worst teams in history. During the last month, they looked like the rebuild was way ahead of schedule. The sample size is too small to know which one is correct. But if the Sabres play themselves out of the McDavid/Eichel sweepstakes, it means the base talent is there and they have enough to build on. I'll take it.

You got the wrong..guy...

No need to apologize, It's all good.

[Downinfloflo]

[QUOTE=SpikedLemonade;4035486][QUOTE=OpIv37;4035431]Look, the NHL was never going to let us get McDavid anyway. They are going to rig it to save Edmonton, Columbus or Florida.

nice try, but the sabres seem to be doing fine for a team at the bottom.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance

Bottom 10 in the NHL...

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/16/comparing-attendance-figures-for-all-30-teams/?utm_network=facebook&utm_post=3253904&utm_source=FB%20-%20NHL%20on%20NBC%20Sports&utm_tags=

[JATMtheJATM]

I said 5 years and no playoffs, That still stands...You get NOTHING right when it comes to hockey...

Like Armia reminds you of Rick Nash, What are you ******ed???

So what ever you claim, Bet on the opposite to happening...

I keep telling you, Get off twitter and all the other social media and actually watch the NHL, You'll learn something.

I can understand a guy like you thinking that a team playing .500 hockey is great and all for the future..

The Sabres had no where else to go, They could not be any worse than they have been.

Again their .500, If that's cause for a celebration and thinking their going to make some noise in the playoffs.

Knock yourself out.

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You got the wrong..guy...

No need to apologize, It's all good.

Like I said earlier, if you want to talk about who is wrong more often, you won't win that battle. Armia to Nash? You conveniently omitted parts of that post. I talked about armia using his big body to protect the puck and get into high scoring areas. But you are only interested in Nash and armia the whole picture. Not what I actually said.

And didn't you try to compare duclairs whole season to grigos 23 games? Or say the penguins were terrible from 98-01? Or the isles would make the playoffs last year with vanek?

Keep trolling, floflo. Comparing records of statements is only going to make you look worse, in addition to a petulant child who rants on and on and just can't seem to get it right.

[SpikedLemonade]

[QUOTE=MitchMurrayDowntown;4035539][QUOTE=SpikedLemonade;4035486]

So given the choice to get their money back or watch their home team on a home winning streak, they chose to get their money back.

That does not scream hockey mecca.

That screams hockey skid mark.


What's next, talk of relocation?

Bankruptcy and the NHL coming in to own is the 1st step I think.

Wait....

[JATMtheJATM]

[QUOTE=SpikedLemonade;4035742][QUOTE=MitchMurrayDowntown;4035539]



Bankruptcy and the NHL coming in to own is the 1st step I think.

Wait....

Man, 2003 was a bad time

[JATMtheJATM]

Gross game. But they were due to fall back to earth.

[Ginger Vitis]

Like I said earlier, if you want to talk about who is wrong more often, you won't win that battle. Armia to Nash? You conveniently omitted parts of that post. I talked about armia using his big body to protect the puck and get into high scoring areas. But you are only interested in Nash and armia the whole picture. Not what I actually said.

And didn't you try to compare duclairs whole season to grigos 23 games? Or say the penguins were terrible from 98-01? Or the isles would make the playoffs last year with vanek?

Keep trolling, floflo. Comparing records of statements is only going to make you look worse, in addition to a petulant child who rants on and on and just can't seem to get it right.

You did forget 2 of FloFlos biggest mistakes..And the one mistake was so epic because the coverup was just as hilarious as the mistake itself

[JATMtheJATM]

Oh yeah that one was hilarious.

I mean, do some research before you decide to douche it up and troll.

[gebobs]

Sabres are playing their way out of a top 10 draft pick, Still won't make the playoffs tho..They will win just enough to miss out on the top tier talent.

Nolan is ****ing things up for Murray and his 2015 draft plans, That's a treat to watch from the outside

You cancel payment on your McDavid jerseys? :shy:

As of today the Sabres pick 9th..

St Louis and Islanders picks are 26th and 27th.

This team sure did pick the right time too over achieve, Keep it up!!
Don't look now, sparky, but the Sabres are just 6 points back of the Rangers and all those bloated, past their prime, salaries.

And only 7 points back from your Bruins, spike.

Troll, troll, troll your posts...

[JATMtheJATM]

Myers and kaleta hurt last night. The Myers injury sucks as he has been really good much of the season.

[DetDannyWilliams]

Myers and kaleta hurt last night. The Myers injury sucks as he has been really good much of the season.

Kaleta wasn't hurt... he left the game with flu-like symptoms

[JATMtheJATM]

Kaleta wasn't hurt... he left the game with flu-like symptoms

I believe that's moulson your thinking of. Moulsons out with the flu.

[DetDannyWilliams]

I believe that's moulson your thinking of. Moulsons out with the flu.

Nolan revealed after the loss that forwards Patrick Kaleta (http://sabres.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8471388) and Matt Moulson (http://sabres.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8470852) would not travel to Boston because of illness

http://sabres.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/preview?id=2014020493&navid=DL|BUF|home

<iframe src="http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/embed?playlist=705724&site=sabres" frameborder="0" width="640" height="395"></iframe>

[JATMtheJATM]

Team stream said undisclosed injury

[Downinfloflo]

Oh yeah that one was hilarious.

I mean, do some research before you decide to douche it up and troll.

The best was you on Twitter talking to your sports buddies about me.

He told you, You were wrong..

Good Times..

[Downinfloflo]

Don't look now, sparky, but the Sabres are just 6 points back of the Rangers and all those bloated, past their prime, salaries.

And only 7 points back from your Bruins, spike.

Troll, troll, troll your posts...

Yeah......

The Rangers played for the Cup last season, And made it to the ECF twice in the last couple of season.

Sabres have been garbage since 2010 and counting, But hey, Myers is turning the corner and Armia had an assist in the AHL.

Good times ahead.

[JATMtheJATM]

The best was you on Twitter talking to your sports buddies about me.

He told you, You were wrong..

Good Times..

What? When I asked about the expansion team that you said was going to happen and be drafting in the 2015 draft? How is that going?

Who was wrong again?

[JATMtheJATM]

Dougie Hamilton is a real nice piece for the Bruins. I like him.

[JATMtheJATM]

Meszeros! Larsson with the assist!

[JATMtheJATM]

Risto! Kelly then ties it up.

[JATMtheJATM]

Schaller!!!!!

[JATMtheJATM]

Foligno "out a while" with upper body injury.....

[gebobs]

Yeah......

The Rangers played for the Cup last season, And made it to the ECF twice in the last couple of season.

Sabres have been garbage since 2010 and counting, But hey, Myers is turning the corner and Armia had an assist in the AHL.

Good times ahead.

Oh noes...the "my team has always been the best and your team will suck forever" gambit! You know, there was a point several years ago where the Sabres had been to more playoff rounds than all but 3 or 4 teams. And the Rangers weren't even close. They were in the midst of a 12-year run with just two playoff series wins.

What goes around, comes around...so piss off.

[JATMtheJATM]

Nothing more annoying then opposing fans coming to try to run our noses in our recent bad luck. It's trolling while going after the low hanging fruit. But when that doesn't work because there are glimpses of future success, they have to double down on it.

Better posters then him have tried.

[JATMtheJATM]

Deslauriers!!!

[DetDannyWilliams]

Stewart is starting to find his game (4) nice pass by CoHo also

[JATMtheJATM]

Grigo got an assist in that goal as well!

[gebobs]

And the Sabres turtled. Five unanswered goals.

[JATMtheJATM]

And the Sabres turtled. Five unanswered goals.

That was ugly to watch...

[rbochan]

I'd be curious to find some stats on just how often the net "accidentally" comes off its mooring when Franzen is near it on a goal.

Oh yeah, and it's nice to see clutch and grab hockey has returned.,

[DetDannyWilliams]

Sabres remaining schedule for the rest of Dec. and into the new year


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SAT DEC 27, 2014
ISLANDERS
SABRES
7:00 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV
TICKETS (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=7823099)


MON DEC 29, 2014
SABRES
SENATORS
7:30 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV



WED DEC 31, 2014
LIGHTNING
SABRES
6:00 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV
TICKETS (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=7823100)



JANUARY 2015




DATE
VISITOR
HOME
TIME (ET)
TV NETWORK/RESULTS
TICKETS


FRI JAN 2, 2015
PANTHERS
SABRES
7:00 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV
TICKETS (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=7823101)


SAT JAN 3, 2015
SABRES
RANGERS
7:00 PM
MSG-B



TUE JAN 6, 2015
SABRES
DEVILS
7:00 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV



THU JAN 8, 2015
SABRES
HURRICANES
7:00 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV



FRI JAN 9, 2015
SABRES
LIGHTNING
7:30 PM
MSG-B



TUE JAN 13, 2015
RED WINGS
SABRES
7:00 PM
MSG-B, SN1
TICKETS (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=7823102)


THU JAN 15, 2015
WILD
SABRES
7:00 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV
TICKETS (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=7823104)


SAT JAN 17, 2015
FLYERS
SABRES
7:00 PM
MSG-B
TICKETS (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=7823106)


SUN JAN 18, 2015
SABRES
RED WINGS
8:00 PM
NBCSN



TUE JAN 27, 2015
SABRES
FLAMES
9:00 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV



THU JAN 29, 2015
SABRES
OILERS
9:30 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV



FRI JAN 30, 2015
SABRES
CANUCKS
10:00 PM
MSG-B, BELL TV, NHLN-US


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[SpikedLemonade]

AND your conclusion is?

I have no idea if the Sabres will be 24th or 30th by then.

[Ginger Vitis]

the Sabres are back to losing and Spike is getting edgy and snitty again.. The next few months should play havoc with his emotions