njbuff Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Maybe I am wrong, but getting a close up look at the Sabres, as a Devils fan yesterday, your GM might have really let you down. There doesn't seem to be much of a return on your team's "alleged" tanking to get better in the long run. Eichel seems like a kid on an island, meaning, everything seems to fall on his shoulders without much help. Kane is a top level talent too, but he has off ice issues and he used to be a guy that took shifts off. But he is a big timer. The Sabres were supposed to be a contender in the East by now. Obviously, it's WAY EARLY in the season, but what can you guys hang your hats on and is there going to be some dividends coming? If the Sabres are still down, the Kane trade rumors are going to be flying like you won't believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 That's like saying the Titanic had a small leak. Its not the losses, but damn they look awful I had myself convinced that it was all Bylsma's fault. My biggest problem was that after then 4th NJ goal (4-1 in the second period) they visably quit on the game. There was still plenty of time left in the game, but I saw a noticeable drop in effort in their own zone. The fans in attendance seemed to pick up on it too as the boo's started. Lack of heart this early in the season is really concerning. While I think Eichel can and needs to do more, I'd say others are having much worse starts. O'Reilly, Risto, and Sam have been simply awful. Talk to a lot of Sabres fans and you'd think Risto was an elite top pair guy, but I just don't see it. Also, while they have been completely screwed by their own teammates in front of them, our goaltenders are terrible. Larsson looked like he was injured, or sick, or just didn't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Maybe I am wrong, but getting a close up look at the Sabres, as a Devils fan yesterday, your GM might have really let you down. There doesn't seem to be much of a return on your team's "alleged" tanking to get better in the long run. Eichel seems like a kid on an island, meaning, everything seems to fall on his shoulders without much help. Kane is a top level talent too, but he has off ice issues and he used to be a guy that took shifts off. But he is a big timer. The Sabres were supposed to be a contender in the East by now. Obviously, it's WAY EARLY in the season, but what can you guys hang your hats on and is there going to be some dividends coming? If the Sabres are still down, the Kane trade rumors are going to be flying like you won't believe. Since you are a Devils fan you probably don't know the tank GM and coach were fired. We have new ones now and half the roster turned over from last season. P.S. Kane hasn't had an issue in three seasons. I think we've moved past that narrative. Edited October 11, 2017 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Since you are a Devils fan you probably don't know the tank GM and coach were fired. We have new ones now and half the roster turned over from last season. P.S. Kane hasn't had an issue in three seasons. I think we've moved past that narrative. He had issues last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) That's like saying the Titanic had a small leak. Its not the losses, but damn they look awful Interesting that the expansion VGK were 2-0-0 heading into their home opener tonight with them currently leading ARZ 4-1. Edited October 11, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 My biggest problem was that after then 4th NJ goal (4-1 in the second period) they visably quit on the game. There was still plenty of time left in the game, but I saw a noticeable drop in effort in their own zone. The fans in attendance seemed to pick up on it too as the boo's started. Lack of heart this early in the season is really concerning. While I think Eichel can and needs to do more, I'd say others are having much worse starts. O'Reilly, Risto, and Sam have been simply awful. Talk to a lot of Sabres fans and you'd think Risto was an elite top pair guy, but I just don't see it. Also, while they have been completely screwed by their own teammates in front of them, our goaltenders are terrible. You can say that again! Maybe I am wrong, but getting a close up look at the Sabres, as a Devils fan yesterday, your GM might have really let you down. There doesn't seem to be much of a return on your team's "alleged" tanking to get better in the long run. Eichel seems like a kid on an island, meaning, everything seems to fall on his shoulders without much help. Kane is a top level talent too, but he has off ice issues and he used to be a guy that took shifts off. But he is a big timer. The Sabres were supposed to be a contender in the East by now. Obviously, it's WAY EARLY in the season, but what can you guys hang your hats on and is there going to be some dividends coming? If the Sabres are still down, the Kane trade rumors are going to be flying like you won't believe. Overall your analysis is pretty fair and pretty accurate. The Kane rumors have already been swirling for a long time; word on the street was we couldn't enough in return so he has stayed on the team; now he is playing like the best player on the ice so we have to see how that unfolds. Tim Murray made a few big mistakes and really did not put the solid foundation in place we needed at a critical point in time; there are still more young pieces coming up the ladder though... Overall, I think the jury is still very much out as to how this is all going to play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) @JourdonLaBarber New #Sabres lines at practice: Girgensons-Eichel-Pominville Kane-O'Reilly-Okposo Pouliot-Larsson-Reinhart Griffith-Josefson-Nolan Scandella-Risto Beaulieu-Tennyson McCabe-Gorges Antipin & Moulson skating as a pair as well. New units on the power play as well: Unit 1: Eichel-Kane-Pominville-O'Reilly-Ristolainen Unit 2: Griffith-Okposo-Pouliot-Beaulieu-Tennyson Edited October 11, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 @JourdonLaBarber Antipin & Moulson skating as a pair as well. What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 What does that mean? Extras who won't be in the lineup on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 He had issues last year. He did? Are you referring to the court case that lingered? That's not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 He did? Are you referring to the court case that lingered? That's not an issue. June 2016 was the Bottoms Up incident, so he has had no worries for 16 months. Excpet for Jack saying " need to keep Kaner away m the wine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 How is that not an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Digital Press Box Game Preview: 10/12/17 at SJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What does that mean? They have been working on an ice dancing routine; when they have it ironed out, they will be do the routine on home ice during the first intermission. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Interesting that the expansion VGK were 2-0-0 heading into their home opener tonight with them currently leading ARZ 4-1. But genius GMTM would have had us back in the playoffs in 26 years. Edited October 12, 2017 by 4merper4mer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Why doesn't Eichel want to lead? Be Captain. He's the face of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 10-11: Sabres head coach Phil Housley with Howard Simon_0.mp3 (11:24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Why doesn't Eichel want to lead? Be Captain. He's the face of the team. He doesn't want someone asking: "Who's in charge of this sh it show?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Jimmy Vesey has 0 points after 4 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Jimmy Vesey has 0 points after 4 games. And Will Butcher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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