kasper13 Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Two wins away from the finals is no time to cry about injuries. No excuses, no sympathy, no worrying about it, just stick the next guy in line out there and just Git-R-Done! That's playoff hockey. Championship teams overcome this sort of stuff.
smokinandjokin Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Miller Briere Dumont Hecht Pyatt Connolly Mair Kalinin Numminen All missed significant time this season. So now we're supposed to get in a tizzy over Talinder? Not me man, not me. The Sabres just won their 62nd game of the year last night. They have to win six more. What's the problem? One out, one in- All year long Briere lays it down: "It's just the way it's been for us all year," said Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere. "We have had key injuries. We had a little slump in November and everybody thought we were fading. We came back strong and went on a tear. Then, we had another little slump in March and people thought we were finally done. But, again, we came back strong. "We just have that confidence that we know we can bounce back from bad outings, bad games, from tough breaks," Briere continued. "It's not something you can teach. We believe in ourselves and in each other. We have the same guys that have been around since Day 1 of training camp. There haven't been any new faces. We just keep working together."
RuntheDamnBall Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 MillerBriere Dumont Hecht Pyatt Connolly Mair Kalinin Numminen All missed significant time this season. So now we're supposed to get in a tizzy over Talinder? Not me man, not me. The Sabres just won their 62nd game of the year last night. They have to win six more. What's the problem? One out, one in- All year long Briere lays it down: 697763[/snapback] Thanks for posting that. Hradek hasn't really covered the East much at all. Nice to see him giving the Sabes some props.
apuszczalowski Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Its not really that people are "in a Tizzy" over losing Tallinder, its the fact that we lost Tallinder last night added with the current loss of Teppo and Kalinin. Its the fact that our Defencemen keep going down that we may get to the point where we send Marty out there to play with McKee on Defence I was critical of Darcy not getting atleast another defencemen at the deadline and I still am. It was a weakness that Buffalo needed to address and they didn't, now it seems the Hockey gods are teasing us with it. 2nd round pick will step it up for us though if needed, he has had some good reviews from Vancouver and is rumored they really didn't want to let him go (on a side note, Doesn't Vancouver now feel stupid making that deal, they gave a 2nd round pick to Buffalo for a goalie who played a couple games the entire season and they don't even make the playoffs)
erynthered Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 MillerBriere Dumont Hecht Pyatt Connolly Mair Kalinin Numminen All missed significant time this season. So now we're supposed to get in a tizzy over Talinder? Not me man, not me. The Sabres just won their 62nd game of the year last night. They have to win six more. What's the problem? One out, one in- All year long Briere lays it down: 697763[/snapback] Nice post. Whats your time in the 40?
RayFinkle Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 No Monday morning QBing here, but shouldn't Darcy have secured that D at the trade deadline? He's getting the accolades, and deservedly so, but also deserves a little criticism. This could cost us the Cup. 697662[/snapback] Rolling into the playoffs we had 6 solid D-men and Fitz up in the booth just in case. We have lost 3 start defensemen now. How many guys would you have liked Darcy to trade for?
SilverNRed Posted May 25, 2006 Author Posted May 25, 2006 Two wins away from the finals is no time to cry about injuries. No excuses, no sympathy, no worrying about it, just stick the next guy in line out there and just Git-R-Done! That's playoff hockey. Championship teams overcome this sort of stuff. 697751[/snapback] I feel a lot better about the team this morning. Losing Henrik Tallinder makes me feel physically ill, but he's still just one player and the entire team was AWESOME last night. So there are potentially four more games this series and two of those are in Buffalo. I have to think we'll win at least one of those, and that means we only have to either (a) win the other Buffalo game or (b) steal another one in Carolina. At some point I still feel like Miller could steal a game for us. And if we find a way to get over on Carolina just two more times in four games, then we make the SC Finals and who knows? Kalinin might even be back if we get that far (according to NBC, game 3 of the SC Finals is June 10th, more than two weeks away). Four more chances. Two more Buffalo games. Need two more wins. We can do this. And losing Tallinder should have the Sabres focused like a laser come gametime Friday. All of our losses in the playoffs this year have been when the team starts taking things for granted after the wins seem to be coming too easily (up 2-0 on Philly, up 3-0 on Ottawa, up 1-0 on Carolina after finishing the Sens in 5). When the Sabres are focused, they look like they did last night.
smokinandjokin Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 I was critical of Darcy not getting atleast another defencemen at the deadline and I still am. It was a weakness that Buffalo needed to address and they didn't, now it seems the Hockey gods are teasing us with it. 2nd round pick will step it up for us though if needed, he has had some good reviews from Vancouver and is rumored they really didn't want to let him go (on a side note, Doesn't Vancouver now feel stupid making that deal, they gave a 2nd round pick to Buffalo for a goalie who played a couple games the entire season and they don't even make the playoffs) 697771[/snapback] You're a mess dude. They entered the playoffs with Fitzpatrick (who played in 56 games this year) in the press box. Darcy was supposed to trade a solid goaltending prospect (and former 1st round pick) for some free agent-to-be, overpaid journeyman defender, just so we could have depth??? There was not a defensman out there who could've cracked our top-6, and with the time Fitzpatrick logged this year, they probably felt fine with him as a #7. Please check out any team's #8 or #9 defensemen and get back to me. You can't account for three freak injuries at one position! I'll take the 44th pick overall, instead of another team's garbage who would've spent most of his time as a Sabre wearing a suit.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 The real issue is not really losing another defenseman, the real issue is that outside of Ryan Miller, Tallinder is very likely our best player. Still, we can win a game or two without him. This team has it in them and will not fold.
Alaska Darin Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 So because there are moments I have serious doubts about this team, get negative, and think the season might be over...that makes me just a "fan"? Please. Why is being ultra negative at times perceived as not being a true blue fan? This I will NEVER understand. It is another emotion that shows the fan is true blue. Ok, Let me go get some Kool-Aid and all will be rosy. Jillson, Rory and Janik? No problem at all! 697738[/snapback] You've been trying to bury this team for awhile now. Now you are dreaming... Sabres will be out of the playoffs so fast that Darcy Regier will not be able to get that 2nd round pick's jersey done in time for the playoffs... By the way, is that 2nd round pick helping us THIS year yet? Im still waiting 644038[/snapback] Now the true colors show.... I hope that 2nd round pick will help during the playoffs this year Sabres: One Round and out...it was fun while it lasted 641834[/snapback] This season has been very enjoyable no question about it.... And yes, its is great that the Sabres matter again in March/April.... But I think reality will set in real quick...I hate to admit this...but that tool on tsn.ca that does the power rankings was probably right...the Sabres are NOT an elite team....very good, but not elite. 2nd round at best IMO. Nice job Darcy by shoring up the defense at the deadline...that 2nd round pick sure looks great on that blueline NOW 639768[/snapback] Unfortunately the truth hurts.. It is not November anymore....Sabres will not outwork anyone...the gig is up...cream eventually rises to the top and the Sabres cream is spoiled and exposed....bad defense, questionable goaltending...soft....they are not a good 5 on 5 team... Hard work only goes so far. Period. 644045[/snapback] This is an observation more then anything... Sabres record against ottawa? 1-4 and 4 convincing losses... Carolina? 0-3 if my memory stands corrected... Are the Sabres a good team? Yes...but you know back in the late 90's when the Sabres would be a 7 seed and we would beat a Ottawa team that was a 2 seed and we called them frauds despite their big record??? Well maybe the Sabres are that kind of team now....built for beating the likes of the Ruins, Pens etc...but not built to win in the playoffs. 642091[/snapback] Thankfully Lindy Ruff doesn't coach the way you "fan."
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 You've been trying to bury this team for awhile now.Thankfully Lindy Ruff doesn't coach the way you "fan." 697843[/snapback] Ouch...
Alaska Darin Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Did I say they haven't done a good job? Nah, but if they lose you'll be right there - doing your special thing. !@#$ off. I never said that. I WANT them to succeed, and I think they will. Little quick on the !@#$ing trigger, kemosabe. Chill out. Gee, forgive me for reading negatively into your normally informed and optimistic opinion. And oh, by the way, you holier-than-thou bastard, I've heard you call out Fitzpatrick on MORE than one occasion, so spare me the !@#$ing sermon, huh? 697749[/snapback] And? That doesn't mean he hasn't been a part of plenty of wins this season, nor does it mean we can't beat Carolina or anyone else. Call me crazy for not throwing negative vibes at this team and this time, considering few thought we would even make the playoffs, much less need only two wins to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Nah, but if they lose you'll be right there - doing your special thing. It's good to know you care enough to follow my thoughts. Really, I'm touched. Gee, forgive me for reading negatively into your normally informed and optimistic opinion. Just because my position is often pessimistic doesn't make it uninformed. Well, maybe in your little world, it does, but hey, who am I to judge? And? That doesn't mean he hasn't been a part of plenty of wins this season, nor does it mean we can't beat Carolina or anyone else. Again, nowhere did I say that I felt we couldn't beat Carolina. I simply said we're going to need more offense than we previously did to do so. Can you argue that? I'm interested to see. Oh, THAT's right, I criticized Miller. That's what's got your panties in a bunch. I remember now.
shrader Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Lindy will keep this train rolling. Notice he ran Jillson out there on defense during a crucial 3rd period penalty-kill...Trial-by-fire yes, but also a nod to the way the kid played. I think Ruff had an inkling it would not be the last time Jillson dresses for a game in these playoffs, so he might as well put him in the lion's den. 697734[/snapback] It really wasn't trial by fire. At that point, Tallinder was out and Lydman was in the box. Jillson had to see ice time on that penalty kill.
Alaska Darin Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 It's good to know you care enough to follow my thoughts. Really, I'm touched. Actually, you're just confused. You've mistaken disdain for caring. Just because my position is often pessimistic doesn't make it uninformed. Well, maybe in your little world, it does, but hey, who am I to judge? Nobody, really. Again, nowhere did I say that I felt we couldn't beat Carolina. I simply said we're going to need more offense than we previously did to do so. Can you argue that? I'm interested to see. We need the same amount of offense - one more than they score. Oh, THAT's right, I criticized Miller. That's what's got your panties in a bunch. I remember now. 697848[/snapback] Yeah, that's it. It also explains the same line I use on your BILLS' takes.
Taro T Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 You're a mess dude. They entered the playoffs with Fitzpatrick (who played in 56 games this year) in the press box. Darcy was supposed to trade a solid goaltending prospect (and former 1st round pick) for some free agent-to-be, overpaid journeyman defender, just so we could have depth??? There was not a defensman out there who could've cracked our top-6, and with the time Fitzpatrick logged this year, they probably felt fine with him as a #7. Please check out any team's #8 or #9 defensemen and get back to me. You can't account for three freak injuries at one position! I'll take the 44th pick overall, instead of another team's garbage who would've spent most of his time as a Sabre wearing a suit. 697795[/snapback] Spacek was the one player that got traded (in January, not at the deadline) that I wanted to see in a Sabres uniform. He is an UFA but is not making a TON of money ($2.25 MM) and was picked up for a prospect. I'm certain that Darcy thought Chicago would hold out longer in swinging a deal for him as IMO they didn't get very much for him. Rumors were that Buffalo could have gotten him (or Staios) from Edmonton for Marty. Darcy didn't want to make that trade. I'm not overly critical about him not pulling the trigger w/ Edmonton but was definitely bummed out when I saw how little Chicago got for him. If the Sabres can get past Carolina tomorrow night, it likely will be moot, as the Sabres should have Teppo back before the end of the Series and I like Buffalo's odds of winning 1 out of 3 vs Carolina. The Sabres should be able to win tomorrow if they skate the way they did last night, even if the Sabres are missing 3 D.
Alaska Darin Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 It really wasn't trial by fire. At that point, Tallinder was out and Lydman was in the box. Jillson had to see ice time on that penalty kill. 697852[/snapback] It was still trial by fire. There simply wasn't much of a choice for Lindy.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Just because my position is often pessimistic doesn't make it uninformed. Well, maybe in your little world, it does, but hey, who am I to judge? 697848[/snapback] Actually, I think you got that backwards. It's because your position is uninformed, that you're pessimistic...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Actually, you're just confused. You've mistaken disdain for caring. Well, apparently you care enough to voice your disdain. We need the same amount of offense - one more than they score. How very glib. 4 goals+, I think they win. Yeah, that's it. It also explains the same line I use on your BILLS' takes. Yeah, well, I'm right more than I'm wrong about the Bills. Which is more than can be said about your position.
Alaska Darin Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Well, apparently you care enough to voice your disdain. The same way I cared about the Baron, Tenny, Bravin, etc, you mean? How very glib. 4 goals+, I think they win. It is what it is. Yeah, well, I'm right more than I'm wrong about the Bills. Which is more than can be said about your position. 697872[/snapback] Since you made the statement, try backing it up. Can't wait to see all the dirt you can dig up about me being wrong.
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