This team can't even ****ing win correctly.

[OpIv37]

3rd place in the East, a point out of 2nd, is not "mediocrity".

we were in first before the road trip.

Going from first to 3rd and surrendering a chance to be 2nd in the conference is pretty mediocre in my book.

[MikeInRoch]

No, mediocre in a conference of 15 is going from 6th to 8th. Or 7th to 9th.

[Michael82]

The NHL needs to figure out how to get rid of this TRAP CRAP. It is totally ruining hockey. Games like this are almost unwatchable.

Agreed. I was at the arena and had problems keeping my eyes open. Of course it didn't help that both teams played lackadaisical and very sloppy.

[Michael82]

The effort was not bad in the 3rd.

Both teams were dead tired. Neither team did a damn thing. It was boring hockey.

Extremely boring. I know I wasn't the only one falling asleep while watching it.

[G Wolly]

3rd place in the East, a point out of 2nd, is not "mediocrity".

And having an Olympic-level goaltender who leads in save % and is in the top 3 in other stat categories.

And how do you not win "correctly"?

If we score more points by any means, it seems like quite the correct way to win.

[OpIv37]

And how do you not win "correctly"?

you allow the other team to take the game to OT, hence guaranteeing them a point and losing a chance to move up to 2nd in the conference.

[G Wolly]

you allow the other team to take the game to OT, hence guaranteeing them a point and losing a chance to move up to 2nd in the conference.

There's still like 30 games left. If we fall to 8th or 9th then you can commence the *****ing.

[Crisis]

devils suck, cant believe they let a team competing with them for the #1 seed take them to overtime.

[mchurchfie]

The Sabres coming off a long road trip with very little rest against a very worthy opponent had every reason to lay down and give this game away. Last year this would have been a guarantee that they did that. The game tonight they fought hard as they could with a good honest effort and despite being weary, came out with a shootout win against a future HOF goaltender tonight. I'm happy as hell. I'll take the "W."

GO SABRES!!!

[Dr. Lecter]

It means they gave up a free point and an opportunity to be 2nd in the conference by winning in a SO instead of winning in regulation.

If it were a WC team it wouldn't matter. If it was a team at the bottom of the EC standings it wouldn't matter. But it wasn't- it was the team with whom the Sabres are jockeying for playoff position. This is exactly what I mean when I say Buffalo fans have accepted mediocrity. Giving up points in this situation is not good enough. Not. Good. Enough.

NJ played last night so they were tired too. The BS excuses go both ways.

AAARRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT IS NOT ABOUT ACCEPTING MEDIOCRITY!!!!

I hate that. That is such BS. Complete, total BS.

You sound like such an ass when you say that. A complete total ass. I get so sick of it. I really want to tell you to perform an anatomically impossible act, but I will pass.

First off, I already said both teams were tired. Clearly. A number of times. Apparently you are not able to read.

You can ***** all you want. It is threads/posts like this where people get the idea you think the only acceptable outcome for the Sabres is to win all 82 games 5-1.

Can you please give the Devils some credit? Fact is they are a good team and tough to beat. Fact is the Sabres got 2 points and they got 1. If the Sabres do that the rest of the year, they will finish ahead of them.

You are *****ing about the Sabres winning a ****ing game. (Not to mention after you said you were done *****ing).

Is 3rd in the East not good enough for you? Is getting 2 points not better than getting 1? Did you expect this team to be first in the East at this time?

The Sabres are not the only team on the ice.

Give the Devils some credit.

And quit acting like a spoiled brat who would ***** if the team went 16-1 in the playoffs.

[Dr. Lecter]

we were in first before the road trip.

Going from first to 3rd and surrendering a chance to be 2nd in the conference is pretty mediocre in my book.

Can you look at the results of the entire season and not try to find a way to ***** about a win?

Big picture. Not Op's "OMG!!!! They did not win 5-1" They suck!!!"

The Devils are a good team. Getting two points against them is pretty damn good.

[chernobylwraiths]

AAARRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT IS NOT ABOUT ACCEPTING MEDIOCRITY!!!!

I hate that. That is such BS. Complete, total BS.

You sound like such an ass when you say that. A complete total ass. I get so sick of it. I really want to tell you to perform an anatomically impossible act, but I will pass.

First off, I already said both teams were tired. Clearly. A number of times. Apparently you are not able to read.

You can ***** all you want. It is threads/posts like this where people get the idea you think the only acceptable outcome for the Sabres is to win all 82 games 5-1.

Can you please give the Devils some credit? Fact is they are a good team and tough to beat. Fact is the Sabres got 2 points and they got 1. If the Sabres do that the rest of the year, they will finish ahead of them.

You are *****ing about the Sabres winning a ****ing game. (Not to mention after you said you were done *****ing).

Is 3rd in the East not good enough for you? Is getting 2 points not better than getting 1? Did you expect this team to be first in the East at this time?

The Sabres are not the only team on the ice.

Give the Devils some credit.

And quit acting like a spoiled brat who would ***** if the team went 16-1 in the playoffs.

[Ebenezer]

If they had won in regulation, they would have tied NJ in the Eastern Conf standings. Instead, they remain a point behind the Devils and 5 behind the Caps.

Remember this if we end up in 3rd and Ottawa ends up in 6th. I ****ing hate the bonus point in the shootouts.

The 3rd period was atrocious. They only managed 8 shots, and 3 of them came in the waning minutes. That power play was one of the worst I've ever seen. I was going to come on here and complain about the lack of PP time the last two games, but after watching that PP, I think the refs are actually trying to do the Sabres a favor by not assessing penalties to their opponents.

The 3rd period against Vancouver was just as lackluster.

This team better wake up NOW.

I'm done being nice...you were done *****ing...just stop the *****ing NOW. You really do ruin things for other people.

[rbochan]

[RockStar36]

Threads like this are such bull****.

Even if they won in regulation and would've been "tied", NJ would've been ahead of them because of total wins, so they would still be in third.

Settle it the **** down.

[Ebenezer]

Op, seriously. I know you are only trying to point out the weaknesses that this team needs to overcome in order to win a championship but at some point you just have to mute it. That's the type of coaching personality that teams turn on and just quit. Sometimes a win is just that...a win. Lindy didn't seem pissed. I don't think he went in and ripped the team a new bunghole. You really have to lighten up. Not chastizing...just some friendly advice...take it for what you want.

[THATHURMANATOR]

This team's fans can't even ENJOY A ****ING WIN correctly. Over a pretty dang good team.

Seriously what a nutjob.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Threads like this are such bull****.

Even if they won in regulation and would've been "tied", NJ would've been ahead of them because of total wins, so they would still be in third.

Settle it the **** down.

I was thinking this thread was more gay than Bull****.

[RockStar36]

I was thinking this thread was more gay than Bull****.

I was being nice.

I'm embarrassed by this thread for all Sabres fans.

[RockStar36]

we were in first before the road trip.

Going from first to 3rd and surrendering a chance to be 2nd in the conference is pretty mediocre in my book.

This might be the single dumbest thing I've read outside of the BZ.

Teams flip flop 1st, 2nd, 3rd place on a nightly basis.

The night the Sabres took first, they were actually tied with Washington but held the tie-breaker due to playing less games.

So right there, the minute Washington gets a point, they are back in first. The Devils were also in first at one point this season too.

As long as they win their division, you should be happy, considering that would be by far exceeding your expectations. If they play Ottawa in the playoffs, we'll worry, but there is no sense in getting worked up over that now.

And by the way, at least the Sabres can win, because all of your other favorite teams can't even do that much right.