JohnC Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Attached is a WGR link with Krueger talking about the trades. This is a 9 minute segment. When he talks Krueger is Krueger always being in the present moment and being positive. https://wgr550.radio.com/media/audio-channel/02-25-dominik-kahun-conference-call
Jrb1979 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 5 hours ago, JohnC said: It's improbable that the Sabres will make the playoffs. The reason I'm not optimistic about reaching that benchmark has less to do with jumping over teams, granted a tough task in of itself. It has more to do with the remaining brutal schedule against superior teams. What I'm hoping for is for the Sabres to play good and tough hockey and stay in the race so the end of the season games are meaningful games. What I'm looking for is a franchise with a recent history of middling success making the progression to becoming a competitive team and moving up the ranks. What's encouraging to me is that I do see progress although a lot of the battered fanbase doesn't see it that way. Although my assessment is more positive I understand their exasperation and impatience. They may have a tough schedule left but after tonight they will have 2 games in hand on the Leafs. Being 6 points back is not a lot to make up considering how poorly the Leafs are playing. What makes me hopeful is that Florida and Toronto are both in the bottom 5 goals against. They have been playing well against good teams during this stretch minus the Colorado game.
JohnC Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, Jrb1979 said: They may have a tough schedule left but after tonight they will have 2 games in hand on the Leafs. Being 6 points back is not a lot to make up considering how poorly the Leafs are playing. What makes me hopeful is that Florida and Toronto are both in the bottom 5 goals against. They have been playing well against good teams during this stretch minus the Colorado game. Of course I'm hoping that the Sabres play well enough to make the playoffs. However, although Toronto is not playing well now that doesn't mean that they can't get it together enough to hold on to their playoff position. We should get a better sense of our playoff situation after this out of town stretch against some really good teams. If the Sabres surprise and earn some unexpected points against these better teams then the heavy odds against us improve some more. So let's just wait and see and hope for the best.
row_33 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Leafs hopefully try against Florida on Thursday to help the cause... but it illustrates how the NHL rigs it against teams trying to get in contention, maybe 3 points will be handed out in this game to sink the Sabres and Habs.
4merper4mer Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 5 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: OKay, someone much smarter than me explain this one ..i am referring to the 2nd point. Thought he created enough room yesterday..and there is a penalty on top of the overage???????? How can you be this bad and have a cap overage penalty p How about getting a 4th for Scandella only to watch Mtl get a 2nd and a 4th for the same guy a few weeks later? That's a good one. Montreal got a second for nothing. You're welcome. Some me of the salary stuff still lingers with Murray but Bots gets the brunt. And here I thought we were managed so we could pounce this off season. LOL.
row_33 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jrb1979 said: They may have a tough schedule left but after tonight they will have 2 games in hand on the Leafs. Being 6 points back is not a lot to make up considering how poorly the Leafs are playing. What makes me hopeful is that Florida and Toronto are both in the bottom 5 goals against. They have been playing well against good teams during this stretch minus the Colorado game. Trying to catch two teams is more than twice as hard as catching one Florida and Leafs play Thursday, one will win and the other may pick up a point as well So the Leafs and Panthers have already lost tonight’s game in your humble estimation? Edited February 25, 2020 by row_33 1
row_33 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) One or both of Toronto or Florida win tonight and the Sabres fall 2 more in the hole, a Toronto and:or Florida win means Buffalo must win tomorrow to merely tread water. Edited February 25, 2020 by row_33
K-9 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, 4merper4mer said: How about getting a 4th for Scandella only to watch Mtl get a 2nd and a 4th for the same guy a few weeks later? That's a good one. Montreal got a second for nothing. You're welcome. Some me of the salary stuff still lingers with Murray but Bots gets the brunt. And here I thought we were managed so we could pounce this off season. LOL. Do you think Montreal gets that 2nd from St. Louis if Bouwmeester doesn’t go into cardiac arrest on the bench and is lost for the season as a result? I’m as unimpressed by JBotts as the next detractor and I seriously question his ability to identify and acquire talent, especially on the O side of things, but I’m not gonna fault him for Montreal being able to take advantage of a desperate trading partner 6 weeks after the fact, either.
Jrb1979 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 56 minutes ago, row_33 said: Trying to catch two teams is more than twice as hard as catching one Florida and Leafs play Thursday, one will win and the other may pick up a point as well So the Leafs and Panthers have already lost tonight’s game in your humble estimation? Florida may win but I have no faith in the Leafs to win many games left. The 3 top guys just don't care enough. I watch guys like Crosby, McDavid and Eichel bring it every night. Matthews, Marner and Nylander take a lot of nights off.
row_33 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Jrb1979 said: Florida may win but I have no faith in the Leafs to win many games left. The 3 top guys just don't care enough. I watch guys like Crosby, McDavid and Eichel bring it every night. Matthews, Marner and Nylander take a lot of nights off. couldn’t care less what you think about the Leafs you gonna listen to me as I again tell you they are calibrating effort to come in one point above Florida? Oh wait they won at Tampa, called the greatest team ever by many hockey experts LOL!!!
row_33 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 And Florida won, so Buffalo has to win at Colorado (good luck) tomorrow to get back to the hole they started in this morning and Toronto plays Florida Thursday so one is guaranteed 2 points with a good chance of a third point earned to damage the Sabres chances a loss at Colorado would be catastrophic
JohnC Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 11 hours ago, row_33 said: couldn’t care less what you think about the Leafs you gonna listen to me as I again tell you they are calibrating effort to come in one point above Florida? Oh wait they won at Tampa, called the greatest team ever by many hockey experts LOL!!! Attached is a link from NHL.com of Nylander's nifty goal between his legs. https://www.nhl.com/video/nylanders-between-the-legs-ppg/t-277462110/c-5297647
K-9 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnC said: Attached is a link from NHL.com of Nylander's nifty goal between his legs. https://www.nhl.com/video/nylanders-between-the-legs-ppg/t-277462110/c-5297647 Why do the Sabres always get the wrong brother? The wrong Gretzky, the wrong Primeau, the wrong Nylander. When will it end? I guess we got the right Biron, though. 4 1
plenzmd1 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, K-9 said: Why do the Sabres always get the wrong brother? The wrong Gretzky, the wrong Primeau, the wrong Nylander. When will it end? I guess we got the right Biron, though. I dont remember a Biron brother LOL. Speaking of Marty, saw a clip the other night, i am guessing TSN, him going all in on Jack for the Hart. Was good to see. Half the reason i watch the game's now is just to hear the various " Dis and Dats" and no plurals etc. Reminds me of the all the times i only watched to hear Roby... Lord i am am hoping they go on a run here. Weather getting nice, porch is calling..way easier to rationalize the beers when i watching a game that means something. BTW, know i am ruining the juju , but i just put a little somethin somethin on them +180 tonight. Edited February 26, 2020 by plenzmd1
K-9 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: I dont remember a Biron brother LOL. Speaking of Marty, saw a clip the other night, i am guessing TSN, him going all in on Jack for the Hart. Was good to see. Half the reason i watch the game's now is just to hear the various " Dis and Dats" and no plurals etc. Reminds me of the all the times i only watched to hear Roby... Lord i am am hoping they go on a run here. Weather getting nice, porch is calling..way easier to rationalize the beers when i watching a game that means something. BTW, know i am ruining the juju , but i just put a little somethin somethin on them +180 tonight. How could anyone forget mighty Mathieu Biron? I have no delusions about them going on a run or continuing the run they’ve been on this month. I fully expect them to get waxed in Denver, smoked in Vegas, annihilated in Arizona, culminating in a revenge loss to the ‘Peg. My optimism knows no bounds! Enjoy the beers on the porch anyway. 1 1
thebug Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnC said: Attached is a link from NHL.com of Nylander's nifty goal between his legs. https://www.nhl.com/video/nylanders-between-the-legs-ppg/t-277462110/c-5297647 That was a beauty. Nylander was a stud last night. Not just for the goal, but he had jump, he was physical and won almost every puck battle including the effort to win the puck and get it to Tavares on his goal. Needs to keep it up!
Hardhatharry Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 18 hours ago, K-9 said: Do you think Montreal gets that 2nd from St. Louis if Bouwmeester doesn’t go into cardiac arrest on the bench and is lost for the season as a result? I’m as unimpressed by JBotts as the next detractor and I seriously question his ability to identify and acquire talent, especially on the O side of things, but I’m not gonna fault him for Montreal being able to take advantage of a desperate trading partner 6 weeks after the fact, either. It's ok I and a bunch of other people will.
Bermuda Triangle Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, K-9 said: Why do the Sabres always get the wrong brother? The wrong Gretzky, the wrong Primeau, the wrong Nylander. When will it end? I guess we got the right Biron, though. We had the wrong Patrick (Steve) brother initially, as well, but righted that wrong by acquiring James. 1
shrader Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, K-9 said: Why do the Sabres always get the wrong brother? The wrong Gretzky, the wrong Primeau, the wrong Nylander. When will it end? I guess we got the right Biron, though. I take it that you never saw Bob Mogilny play. 1
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