I didnt watch so i can't really comment on that but the shot chart i read basically explains we got skull (frank)ed for about 2/3 of that game. Not an encouraging sign.
- Sabresfan-365

Dallas seemed to have a game plan that involved shooting from the outside. Apologize if my memory is incorrect but I believe they had 63 shot attempts by the end of the 2nd. Half of those were blocked.

We still got franked for over half the game, but maybe not as bad as the shots would suggest.

Anyone get fired yet?

Dallas seemed to have a game plan that involved shooting from the outside. Apologize if my memory is incorrect but I believe they had 63 shot attempts by the end of the 2nd. Half of those were blocked.

We still got franked for over half the game, but maybe not as bad as the shots would suggest.
- RhinoFan

Hope not cuz it looks really bad, i normally watch then read but 130 am start was a hard pass

Anyone get fired yet?
- jochfr

you

Hope not cuz it looks really bad, i normally watch then read but 130 am start was a hard pass
- Sabresfan-365

Certainly wasn't good.

I usually DVR them so can skip through the filler so these West Coast games are killing my strategy too.

I didnt watch so i can't really comment on that but the shot chart i read basically explains we got skull (frank)ed for about 2/3 of that game. Not an encouraging sign.
- Sabresfan-365

Close 1st period withs shots in their favor due to PP.
Second dominated by Dallas, again, a lot of penalty killing and Dallas did a lot of cycling in our zone and shot the kitchen sink at the net.
In the third it was maybe one of the top two periods they played all year. Dallas was waiving a white flag the entire 3rd.

The refs were acting like Buffalo were playing Montreal in Montreal. Shaky calls, one goal by Dallas that was probably offside and two definite Buffalo goals disallowed.

Close 1st period withs shots in their favor due to PP.
Second dominated by Dallas, again, a lot of penalty killing and Dallas did a lot of cycling in our zone and shot the kitchen sink at the net.
In the third it was maybe one of the top two periods they played all year. Dallas was waiving a white flag the entire 3rd.

The refs were acting like Buffalo were playing Montreal in Montreal. Shaky calls, one goal by Dallas that was probably offside and two definite Buffalo goals disallowed.
- Pairo11

This is correct.
Dumb penalties and bad calls by refs who were obviously against us

This is correct.
Dumb penalties and bad calls by refs who were obviously against us
- 22sabresQ

There was a shooter on the grassy knoll.

There was a hooker with a grassy knoll.
- jochfr

FTFY

Its more likely hes getting them to play more conservative to avoid getting shelled on the scoreboard.

Its riskier to open things up, this way when he loses he loses small or close score wise.
- Sabresfan-365

This team has proven that this way of thinking is all wrong. When the Sabres play what Eichel calls "North hockey" (as they did last night in the first half of the first period and in the third period) they outscore their opponents because North Hockey actually drives possession, and focuses on the most talented aspect of the team - its top 6 and to a surprising rate of success the Gionta line. When they play more conservatively, they surrender possession and allow the opponent to focus on the weakest aspect of the team - the defense.

Playing conservatively actually exposes our greatest weakness, rather than taking advantage of our greatest strength.

And that's dumb.

This team has proven that this way of thinking is all wrong. When the Sabres play what Eichel calls "North hockey" (as they did last night in the first half of the first period and in the third period) they outscore their opponents because North Hockey actually drives possession, and focuses on the most talented aspect of the team - its top 6 and to a surprising rate of success the Gionta line. When they play more conservatively, they surrender possession and allow the opponent to focus on the weakest aspect of the team - the defense.

Playing conservatively actually exposes our greatest weakness, rather than taking advantage of our greatest strength.

And that's dumb.
- Der Kaiser

Spot on



*forwarding to Pegula.com

This team has proven that this way of thinking is all wrong. When the Sabres play what Eichel calls "North hockey" (as they did last night in the first half of the first period and in the third period) they outscore their opponents because North Hockey actually drives possession, and focuses on the most talented aspect of the team - its top 6 and to a surprising rate of success the Gionta line. When they play more conservatively, they surrender possession and allow the opponent to focus on the weakest aspect of the team - the defense.

Playing conservatively actually exposes our greatest weakness, rather than taking advantage of our greatest strength.

And that's dumb.
- Der Kaiser

A vote for new coach

This team has proven that this way of thinking is all wrong. When the Sabres play what Eichel calls "North hockey" (as they did last night in the first half of the first period and in the third period) they outscore their opponents because North Hockey actually drives possession, and focuses on the most talented aspect of the team - its top 6 and to a surprising rate of success the Gionta line. When they play more conservatively, they surrender possession and allow the opponent to focus on the weakest aspect of the team - the defense.

Playing conservatively actually exposes our greatest weakness, rather than taking advantage of our greatest strength.

And that's dumb.
- Der Kaiser

and they play so much more confident when they push the puck. Confidence is sexy.

and they play so much more confident when they push the puck. Confidence is sexy.
- Pairo11

Raaaaaar

Amerks just can't get the biscuit in the basket tonight.

This team has proven that this way of thinking is all wrong. When the Sabres play what Eichel calls "North hockey" (as they did last night in the first half of the first period and in the third period) they outscore their opponents because North Hockey actually drives possession, and focuses on the most talented aspect of the team - its top 6 and to a surprising rate of success the Gionta line. When they play more conservatively, they surrender possession and allow the opponent to focus on the weakest aspect of the team - the defense.

Playing conservatively actually exposes our greatest weakness, rather than taking advantage of our greatest strength.

And that's dumb.
- Der Kaiser

Playing not to lose

Playing not to lose
- Buffalo--Sabres

They should crank it too 11 every game . Would love to see a 10-0 Sabres win.

They should crank it too 11 every game . Would love to see a 10-0 Sabres win.
- cabin

I remember when they scored 10 on the Oilers back in like 2009. Stafford had a hat trick

This team has proven that this way of thinking is all wrong. When the Sabres play what Eichel calls "North hockey" (as they did last night in the first half of the first period and in the third period) they outscore their opponents because North Hockey actually drives possession, and focuses on the most talented aspect of the team - its top 6 and to a surprising rate of success the Gionta line. When they play more conservatively, they surrender possession and allow the opponent to focus on the weakest aspect of the team - the defense.

Playing conservatively actually exposes our greatest weakness, rather than taking advantage of our greatest strength.

And that's dumb.
- Der Kaiser

This is a good post

This is a good post
- 22sabresQ

Yes. Post of the month.

Hawks are trying to land Duchene.

Hawks are trying to land Duchene.
- sbroads24

I always wanted to play 3d base for the Orioles.

I always wanted to play 3d base for the Orioles.
- Der Kaiser

You meant the cookie company