JohnC Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, bbb said: I didn't realize that both Krueger and Botterill were from Winnipeg Krueger mentioned that Botterill would like a Canadian music group. He is a Edmonton native.
JohnC Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, BillsFan4 said: https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1861471/in-krueger-they-trust-have-the-white-hot-sabres-finally-turned-the-corner In Krueger they trust: Have the white-hot Sabres finally turned the corner? It’s a really good article. As for this part above, I sure hope he’s right! If the Sabres fan keep playing the way they’ve been on most nights and keep banking points even on some of their off nights, they have a chance at making it as a wildcard team. But my fear is that eventually their lack of forward depth catches up with them. Even if they just miss the playoffs it would be a vast improvement though. I felt before the season started that with the additions and internal improvement this team was capable of being a fringe wild-card contending team. When I use the term fringe I'm using it to mean as contending for the last couple of playoff spots. I still feel that way except I am more confident of my position. You point out that this team lacks forward depth. That's true but that is the reason why the Sabres will be competing for a wild-card spot with other teams that have specific deficiencies. What we do have is depth on the blue line, a unit that many other teams lack. I previously strenuously argued to trade Risto for forward help. Not now. I have changed my position because he and McCabe make up a physical pairing that is otherwise lacking with the other pairings. The GM has a roster full of players on the last year of their contracts. So I believe that next year this team will be in an advantageous situation to add more talent. I believe in the building process and I'm not willing to mortgage the near future for a short term gain. 2
JohnC Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, stony said: My worries, too. I know it's been beaten to death, but hopefully the D surplus helps Botts solve that problem. Unless Risto or McCabe is dealt I don't see where dealing a Scandella or Miller is going to give you much in return. I just don't see Risto being dealt. Also, Dahlin, Joki and Montour are unlikely to be dealt. So whatever surplus we have is not going to have a high enough value to get back a top two line forward.
JohnC Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 The below link is a Paul Hamilton column for WGR. He points out that Vesey is close to being ready to play. If Vesey and Olafsson can give some average scoring on 5X5 it would help to balance out the scoring. I thought before Vesey got hurt that he was steadily playing better while Olafsson seemed to be fading when playing eveatn strength. https://wgr550.radio.com/articles/news/sabres-vesey-getting-close-early-return
JohnC Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 Paul Hamilton for WGR writes a preview for the upcoming Capital game. This team is legitimate Cup contending team, and they are playing really well right now. I would be surprised if we beat them. I'm hoping that the Sabres can pull out one win in their next two games. Paul noted that Montour will be playing in the Washington game and that Gilmore will be scratched. I don't expect Montour, coming off a lengthy layoff, to play in both of these games. https://wgr550.radio.com/articles/news/sabres-visit-red-hot-washington
row_33 Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 so how did it go again?? out by more than 6 points from a playoff spot by Hallowe'en means your season is basically over? that takes out Ott/Det/NYR/NJ and CHI/MINN/SJ/LA already...
bbb Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, row_33 said: so how did it go again?? out by more than 6 points from a playoff spot by Hallowe'en means your season is basically over? that takes out Ott/Det/NYR/NJ and CHI/MINN/SJ/LA already... 4 points. So, last year's Sabres won the Cup and the Blues season was over!
row_33 Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, bbb said: 4 points. So, last year's Sabres won the Cup and the Blues season was over! indeed.... it was a garbage season for champs in pro sports all around Blues/Raptors/weak Pats...
T&C Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said: I'm done but I'll check score updates... 3 in under ten minutes isn't fun... if anything great changes I'll put it back on.
K-9 Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 Poor Ullmark. He should get hazard pay. Hung out to dry on every goal. I’m surprised at how unprepared to play they look tonight. Lot like the Rangers game, but every mistake we make, the Caps are cashing in. Credit to them, though.
GG Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) Is it me, but are the Sabres controlling the play, except for 5 glaring defensive lapses? Edited November 2, 2019 by GG
Jrb1979 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 58 minutes ago, GG said: Is it me, but are the Sabres controlling the play, except for 5 glaring defensive lapses? They did play very well tonight. They are still learning this new system and there will be hiccups. I expect a good showing tomorrow and a win. Fans seem to give up on them too soon. They are playing much better then last season and will be in the playoff mix all year
bbb Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 I happened to have GR on in the 2nd intermission (I saw none of the game) and I thought Paul H said the SOG were way in favor of the Sabres. Now I look at the final stats, and the Caps were ahead. I can't find a period breakdown. What's the story on that?
JohnC Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 The Caps are a Cup contending team. When you play a superior team such as the Caps you can't have not only defensive lapses but glaring lapses. That 4 on 1 in the first period was ridiculous. Tomorrow's game against the Islanders is a big game for the Sabres. This team doesn't want to enter their foreign trip playing the Lightning on a losing streak with the potential to extend it. 1 1
zow2 Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Jrb1979 said: They did play very well tonight. They are still learning this new system and there will be hiccups. I expect a good showing tomorrow and a win. Fans seem to give up on them too soon. They are playing much better then last season and will be in the playoff mix all year Wow. Thats the most positive outlook of a 6-1 loss in history. getting outshot 15-5 in the 3rd period when you’re trying to push and catch up... and the Caps just protecting the lead..., is a run for the bus job.
JohnC Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, zow2 said: Wow. Thats the most positive outlook of a 6-1 loss in history. getting outshot 15-5 in the 3rd period when you’re trying to push and catch up... and the Caps just protecting the lead..., is a run for the bus job. This is a simple case where the dominant team whooped the inferior team. In hockey an inferior team can compete with the better team if it plays a tight defensive game. As I said in a prior post there were glaring lapses that the home team easily took advantage of. Hopefully, tomorrow the Sabres will play a smarter and more responsible game. Edited November 2, 2019 by JohnC
snafu Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 3 hours ago, K-9 said: Poor Ullmark. He should get hazard pay. Hung out to dry on every goal. I’m surprised at how unprepared to play they look tonight. Lot like the Rangers game, but every mistake we make, the Caps are cashing in. Credit to them, though. They had a rough grind for all of October with little rest, then got 3 days off. I thought something like this would happen tonight (though I didn’t see the game and it seems though there’s differing accounts here). I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s game because I think they will be back in game-ready mental shape.
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, snafu said: They had a rough grind for all of October with little rest, then got 3 days off. I thought something like this would happen tonight (though I didn’t see the game and it seems though there’s differing accounts here). I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s game because I think they will be back in game-ready mental shape. They get a week off but go to Sweden for two games. Anyway, what a Craptacular game. /smh Now that turncoat @SlimShady'sGhost gets to gloat. Oh well... I refuse to cry add in a drained swamp! 1
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 10 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: They get a week off but go to Sweden for two games. Anyway, what a Craptacular game. /smh Now that turncoat @SlimShady'sGhost gets to gloat. Oh well... I refuse to cry add in a drained swamp! me gloat???? never!!!
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