im not a fan of Bylsma. Last nights game is the reason. You know how NJ plays…..you have to figure out a way to beat that stifling system.
Tonight was awesome….also Bylsma's system.
what to do? Drink moar?
Reed Garth's blogs?
I drank more.
- seedy

Last night, I felt we played our game exactly the way we shouldn't have played!
We played right in the hand of the Devils!
That is on Bylsma!

This doesn't surprise me.
- Der Kaiser

Are we really going to count the OT wins as wins, and the OT losses as not losses?

I'm counting 22 wins 31 losses....
- sbroads24

Isn't that the way Schopp (on WGR55) mentions the wins and losses as well?!
Every time he says that, I wish I could grab him by the neck!

Are we really going to count the OT wins as wins, and the OT losses as not losses?
- sbroads24

No.
Because, even when you lose in OT, you still collect 1 point!

Wow. Just got home and watched the 3rd and O/T on tape delay. Unbelievable victory.

Kane was an absolute beast. Jack and Samson with incredible feeds for goals. Our FA signing Oko scores again. And our future captain ROR starts the comeback. Even Franson made a heck of a play to keep the puck in at the blueline on Kane's 1st goal. And our little captain Gionta keeps on performing at a much higher level than most expected of him this year. What a great feeling!

No.
Because, even when you lose in OT, you still collect 1 point!
- Sabresfan88

Of course, but we lose more than we win.

Tonight was amazing. Incredibly entertaining and a great comeback.

But there is no mystery as to the inconsistencies. We aren't there yet.

It's not a turning point. It's another plot point on an upward arc. The arc is more gradual than you like. That doesn't change it's direction.
- Der Kaiser

I know less about Brooks (outside of USA-Russia game) but aren't the latter 3 coaches who have more than 500 Ws as head coaches? Bylsma has less than half of all of them, I believe. Also a lot of people forget that Bylsma coached a Stanley Cup winning team for less than half that season.

None of this automatically means Bylsma is a bad coach but I'd say Keenan, Laviolette, and Torts have the advantage of just being winning coaches. So what they say carries weight whether players love it or not. Similar to Belichek in the NFL, winning basically washes away all sins. Byslsma has not done enough winning to wash anything off, as I see it.
- Phatjohnsn

I wasn't comparing Bylsma to any of those guys, just saying that I don't care if the players like playing for him, just that they do play for him.

I give you Buffalo Sabre

Martin NECAS 6'0 170pd - Right Handed Shot, 18yrs/Boosters on Skates/

Czech Speed Phenom!

An offensive generating centreman who creates offensive looks by using his terrific speed to barrel through and deftly set up teammates. Have excellent vision and a nice tempo in his carries where he will dial up his pace and surprise defenders. This playmaker will create separation for himself and change direction keep control, cut back sharply and still be in possession. More of a pass first attacker, who might hold the biscuit a bit too much, but there is lots of upside to him.

Buffalo - 2 points out of 19th and 2 points out of 28th! Ha!

When you pick a fight with a gorilla, you don't get to decide when to stop fighting, the gorilla does.
- Der Kaiser

You're not the gorilla so i'm not worried.

You're not the gorilla so i'm not worried.
- SABRES 89

I might be, so maybe you should.

I wasn't comparing Bylsma to any of those guys, just saying that I don't care if the players like playing for him, just that they do play for him.
- Wetbandit1

Yeah, I'm saying I think that players played for those coaches because they are who they are.

I think we can all agree that the Sabres don't always play hard for Bylsma ... imo, partially because he doesn't command the respect of the guys you brought up.

I think we agree, just different paths getting there.

I might be, so maybe you should.
- Der Kaiser

Trust me, i'm not.

@SabresPR 2h2 hours ago
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Evander Kane's goal gives him 13 even-strength goals since his first of the season (Dec. 3), tying him for the NHL lead during that span.

TM traded for a power- sniper in that deal. Those don't grow on trees. Lock him up!!

- stashu

DROP MIC

Yeah, I'm saying I think that players played for those coaches because they are who they are.

I think we can all agree that the Sabres don't always play hard for Bylsma ... imo, partially because he doesn't command the respect of the guys you brought up.

I think we agree, just different paths getting there.
- Phatjohnsn

I agree with you there!
I actually kind of respect Lindy Ruff for that.
He had the respect of the players for a long time, the problem was that he had average players playing for him at that time!

No, not really
- SABRES 89

Well...
Eichel has 10pts in 11games, right?
I'd hardly call that "lost"

@SabresPR 2h2 hours ago
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Evander Kane's goal gives him 13 even-strength goals since his first of the season (Dec. 3), tying him for the NHL lead during that span.

TM traded for a power- sniper in that deal. Those don't grow on trees. Lock him up!!
- GilPerreault11

Im fine with locking him up at the same rate he gets now. Hes gonna be on the third line but he does enough by himself to be pretty good there. You want 3 lines that score? Thats your guy. If we expect to get any offense from foligno-girgensons/larsson-whoever, its probably gonna be disappointing. Only problem is we need help on d, its gonna cost, and despite what every other teams knob fans think, he has value. Murray hasnt had any luck finding d in the scratch and dent. Im in no hurry to move him but bringing in d has to be the priority.

@SabresPR 2h2 hours ago
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Evander Kane's goal gives him 13 even-strength goals since his first of the season (Dec. 3), tying him for the NHL lead during that span.

TM traded for a power- sniper in that deal. Those don't grow on trees. Lock him up!!
- GilPerreault11

I posted yesterday that Murray won that trade. He just did. Myers/Bogo wash. We got Who We Wanted and after rocky start off ice/injury he has been better than advertised! Nobody wants to fight this dude! Nobody, well maybe that Sasquace McQuaid he's gonna kill sombody, I digress, He is worth Cam Fowler! Ha, sometimes patience bites you in the ass Anaheim doesn't it? Hey look I went old school emoji there!
I wouldn't mind a 4 yr 5.5 contract without no trade clause big up front love from Pegs could get it done. I know Kaner would like the up front bundles for more push ups!

Care to re-phrase?
- jdfitz77

Wow. Just got home and watched the 3rd and O/T on tape delay. Unbelievable victory.

Kane was an absolute beast. Jack and Samson with incredible feeds for goals. Our FA signing Oko scores again. And our future captain ROR starts the comeback. Even Franson made a heck of a play to keep the puck in at the blueline on Kane's 1st goal. And our little captain Gionta keeps on performing at a much higher level than most expected of him this year. What a great feeling!
- SabreWest

I wish there were more posts like this. So tired of all the negative stuff.

Well...
Eichel has 10pts in 11games, right?
I'd hardly call that "lost"
- jdfitz77

When you consider that the guy playing on his wing Foligno has 1 point in 12 games it makes it more impressive

https://twitter.com/Zambi...status/829163692596088835


Personally, i love it. But he's walking a very very fine line here



Edit: 2nd link i think the other cuts off early https://twitter.com/Matt_...status/829174107568750592

I like Worst Case Scenario, This Kid could be there for us in the Top 6-7

I give you Buffalo Sabre

Martin NECAS 6'0 170pd - Right Handed Shot, 18yrs/Boosters on Skates/

Czech Speed Phenom!

An offensive generating centreman who creates offensive looks by using his terrific speed to barrel through and deftly set up teammates. Have excellent vision and a nice tempo in his carries where he will dial up his pace and surprise defenders. This playmaker will create separation for himself and change direction keep control, cut back sharply and still be in possession. More of a pass first attacker, who might hold the biscuit a bit too much, but there is lots of upside to him.