that has very little to nothing to do with it.. look at the games we have won, its when we score 4 or more goals. if we don't we lose, regardless of who is in net.
- IndianaSabresFan

We're also scoring a lot more 5 on 5, which is key. I heard here once that special teams don't matter.

Against a good team like Chicago? No, they were dominated, against Winnipeg, they played 1 and half good periods.

Last night they were good.


Let's see it in the standings. If they can do that, im all for it.
- sbroads24

cool...and I agree...but i'm seeing upward trends

People get so pissy if you say something negative Jesus
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Its not that you say something pissy (hell I've been disguested with them at times too, The nature of sports), its you say it 1000 times everyday.... If we could just get a filter on you with a limit.

How about the Rangers game and the Philly game your know two playoff teams in the east?
- Stripes77

How about the two Boston games, you know the team we have to beat for a spot in the playoffs?

I'll reserve my optimism for WHEN THEY ARE ACTUALLY GOOD.

Jesus Christ.

When we are actually good. Im all in.

We're also scoring a lot more 5 on 5, which is key. I heard here once that special teams don't matter.
- Khmylev

correct and Eichel is a bust

Not a damn thing

Score goals and no matter what goalie you play you'll win.
- Stripes77

Doesn't it suggest they feel more comfortable playing in front of Lehner, and they generate more offense? That when Nilsson is playing they're cutting out of the O-zone early and getting back to help him?

No, he doesn't. He did nothing but tear them apart after they lost to Chicago. Nevermind the fact that they got out of there with a point against a team that's sitting at the top of their division.
- HonkFortheGoose

shoulda had two...eichel had every right to say not good enough

- SABRES 89

That complete about blackish got the crowd on his side lol

You complain about me being on Twitter he's on all the time

How about the two Boston games, you know the team we have to beat for a spot in the playoffs?

I'll reserve my optimism for WHEN THEY ARE ACTUALLY GOOD.

Jesus Christ.

When we are actually good. Im all in.
- sbroads24

Fair point.

Mine too

been in a pssy mood for 8 years...looking forward to the next 8
- IonSabres

no matter what their position at the TDL...they best be working the phones in Sell fashion on certain players. get what you can for the likes of:
Gorges
Kuli (not going to happen)
Franson
De-lo
Gionta
...more if he can
- IonSabres

I agree with the above if they are 5 or more points out. If they are close to a playoff spot, I think Murray needs to stand pat because he owes it to the fans (and team) to try and get into the playoffs/play meaningful games in March. However, if we are close, I also don't want Murray becoming a buyer - meaning trading away a good prospect and/or draft pick for some aging vet who is a UFA. Stick to the rebuild plan.

Having said all of the above, I agree that Murray should be working the phones for Franson, Gorges etc regardless of our position to see what somebody might give us for defensive help. If Weber got us a 3rd last year, maybe we can pry a 2nd from somebody for Franson/Gorges.

That complete about blackish got the crowd on his side lol

You complain about me being on Twitter he's on all the time
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Talk about this stuff some place else

Its not that you say something pissy (hell I've been disguested with them at times too, The nature of sports), its you say it 1000 times everyday.... If we could just get a filter on you with a limit.
- gordong

The test will be Thursday they seem to get your hopes up and then destroy them

Doesn't it suggest they feel more comfortable playing in front of Lehner, and they generate more offense? That when Nilsson is playing they're cutting out of the O-zone early and getting back to help him?
- Der Kaiser

That sounds about right but I'm sure someone will tell us we are wrong

So here is a valid question, Foligno played well with Gionta and Larsson (where here of course), but sticking him on the first line, showcasing to trade? I have heard teams like him / his skill set.

The question becomes, do we want him moving forward, or the thought of him with a couple other pieces for a top end player?
- Lilroot9

I have a really hard time buying into the whole "showcasing thing". I believe a team like Toronto signed a bunch of castoffs last season to help showcase them, as a team. Play well and you stay, if not, hopefully another team likes what you bring to the table.

But playing on a team actually trying to win, I don't believe in showcasing. As an organization, you put guys where they will succeed and remove them from places where they aren't cough rex cough so no I don't believe Foligno is there to show his junk off to other teams. He's there for the same reason Carrier is on O'Reilly's line. To create space and work the walls. Foligno has really turned a corner his past 60-80 games. He's becoming very nice player with limited offensive upside. Look at Chris Kunitz. Same deal. Connor Sheary nowadays.

How about the two Boston games, you know the team we have to beat for a spot in the playoffs?

I'll reserve my optimism for WHEN THEY ARE ACTUALLY GOOD.

Jesus Christ.

When we are actually good. Im all in.
- sbroads24

They laid two giant eggs. Got pissed off and have been playing good hockey since but none of that matters? Oh wait let's harp on the Lehner trade some more.

Talk about this stuff some place else
- SABRES 89

People on the Twitter universe are saying Doug Whaley is pissed off

That's good news quit please

People on the Twitter universe are saying Doug Whaley is pissed off

That's good news quit please
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Talking about football and politics are 2 different things, if you can't figure out what I meant then you have a problem.

They laid two giant eggs. Got pissed off and have been playing good hockey since but none of that matters? Oh wait let's harp on the Lehner trade some more.
- Stripes77

So let's keep it going.

Or we can try and make Gerbe feel dumb even though the Sabres are still in 25th place

Talking about football and politics are 2 different things, if you can't figure out what I meant then you have a problem.
- SABRES 89

Dude I just change the subject for you

Mine too

been in a pssy mood for 8 years...looking forward to the next 8
- IonSabres

People on the Twitter universe are saying Doug Whaley is pissed off

That's good news quit please
- GERBE!!!75PTS

What people?

I mean curious. Whale you should have been canned anyway

Dude I just change the subject for you
- GERBE!!!75PTS

You didn't need to change it for me, you needed to change it for yourself. You brought it up.

People on the Twitter universe are saying Doug Whaley is pissed off

That's good news quit please
- GERBE!!!75PTS

what's he pissed off about...Peggy must have McDermott reporting to him and controlling the 53 man roster.

What people?

I mean curious. Whale you should have been canned anyway
- Stripes77

How Whaley still has power is beyond me.