If people think we are going to make the playoffs or have any chance at a cup with Lehner in goal is sadly mistaken.

No mention of Lehner tonight?

Lehner is showing himself to be an improving Number 1 tender. He must fix the shootout issues, but that can be done. Miller was lights out and then Not, & Softies

The best tenders tend to be on the team with the guys that are good at the hockey
- MEBSabresFAN

Doesn't fit the narrative.

If people think we are going to make the playoffs or have any chance at a cup with Lehner in goal is sadly mistaken.
- SABRES 89

Lehner gave up 2 goals last night. Hes not our biggest problem.

No problem with people being critical. I don't even mind pessimism or what I deem to be pessimism (I understand my view can be wrong as well).

What I don't like are the ones about RoR being lazy or Reinhart being a bust. While there are more glaring issues than I like to admit, there are also some great parts of our team.

I guess it just amazes me that there are people who I literally don't see comments from unless we lose. If we lose, they're here, if not, they're sulking because (I think) it doesn't fit there narrative that we are doomed.
- RhinoFan

This is fair.

Changes have to be coming after the trade freeze is over, and Dan might be on his last legs too.

It's 4-0.
- rmiethaner

Pittsburg lost 7-1 last night. Your point? Realism just means, you don't get too high and you don't get too low. It is what it is. Middle of the road. It's like the Bills, they could very easily finish with a winning record, and everyone wants the coach, the GM and the QB gone. WTF? I don't necessarily think any of them are right for the team, but to get rid of everyone after a winning season is straight up asinine.

If people think we are going to make the playoffs or have any chance at a cup with Lehner in goal is sadly mistaken.
- SABRES 89

Notmygoalie

Changes have to be coming after the trade freeze is over, and Dan might be on his last legs too.
- GilPerreault11

If he really has lost the room what exactly are they waiting for? Thinking he can get it back?

Lehner gave up 2 goals last night. Hes not our biggest problem.
- Sabresfan-365

He's part of it

He's part of it
- SABRES 89

on a list of problems with this team he's not in the top 5. He might be downright awful in shootouts but hes got a 921 sv% and this team cant score or defend outside of like 5 players.

Bigger fish to fry, so to speak.

on a list of problems with this team he's not in the top 5. He might be downright awful in shootouts but hes got a 921 sv% and this team cant score or defend outside of like 5 players.

Bigger fish to fry, so to speak.
- Sabresfan-365

He's part of it

If no playoffs, isn't it over?
- rmiethaner

I didn't say they were going to miss either. Sorry, I should've been more clear. Saying definitely one or the other after what, game 32? is ludicrous.

Pittsburg lost 7-1 last night. Your point? Realism just means, you don't get too high and you don't get too low. It is what it is. Middle of the road. It's like the Bills, they could very easily finish with a winning record, and everyone wants the coach, the GM and the QB gone. WTF? I don't necessarily think any of them are right for the team, but to get rid of everyone after a winning season is straight up asinine.
- Wetbandit1

You're better than this. Comparing the Sabres to Pittsburgh?

Trends mean something. I know we all want both teams to be good, but...

I said Jack would not be the same this year that injury is going to linger all year
They should've came up with a schedule To rest him for games but they never did

Well, considering he got hurt before the season started, yeah, you've been at it for that long.
- Wetbandit1

Again, I have been criticizing them for rushing to the middle.

At the very least, they have added pieces that will make them good enough for a wild card (I thought this year)

But we tanked to build a cup contending team in the neat future. Not become East Edmonton

I didn't say they were going to miss either. Sorry, I should've been more clear. Saying definitely one or the other after what, game 32? is ludicrous.
- Wetbandit1

Sorry. As I said earlier, I am very bitter tonight. I should probably not be posting.

You're better than this. Comparing the Sabres to Pittsburgh?

Trends mean something. I know we all want both teams to be good, but...
- rmiethaner

Weird, he criticized me for making comparisons to them

Thoughts?

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/armchair-gm/team/233550

I was talking specifically about Broads, he's been female dogging since before the season started.

Sure I expected them to be right around a wild card spot, but I'm not going to say it's over before we even get to game thirty five of eighty (frank)ing two. Hell, why even play the games?

I'm not saying they're going to make the playoffs, that would be ridiculous. But it's equally ridiculous to say it's over. I think Bylsma is gone by the all-star break if there's no improvement. They've shown they can play very well, just last week against LA, a good team, we absolutely dominated them after our customary sleep walk through the first period.
- Wetbandit1

Well Said Partner. Some of us are Fans when we lose and when we win.

Some of us are fans when everything falls into place. Hence why, 2004-2005 , final year of Goat Head, J.P. Dumont! is my ALL TIME favorite Season.
2006-2007 - The whole community, welcomed, but all the Haters/Richards turn Super Fans!

So is this the game that finally gets Bylsma fired??....GMTM has all xmas break to think on this embarassment

I see ray has not changed he talks like the Sabres are winning five nothing lol

Again, I have been criticizing them for rushing to the middle.

At the very least, they have added pieces that will make them good enough for a wild card (I thought this year)

But we tanked to build a cup contending team in the neat future. Not become East Edmonton
- sbroads24

Not only tanked, but tried to speed up the process without being patient. A huge mistake. Toronto looks really good with rookies on pace for over 60 points.

If he really has lost the room what exactly are they waiting for? Thinking he can get it back?
- Sabresfan-365

We have no idea he has lost the room, but changing coaches in the NHL is not an earth shattering endeavor.

I would be so much more comfortable with the Sabres if the owner didn't also own the Bills and have the same exact things going on. I would be so much more comfortable with the position with the Bills if the owner didn't also own the Sabres and have the same exact kind of problems happening there.

We have no idea he has lost the room, but changing coaches in the NHL is not an earth shattering endeavor.
- GilPerreault11

i meant based on what 89 said.