- BeadyEyedDouche

McCabe was laughing his ass off as he skated away

I'm trying to stay on an even keel.

But the style is so much more fun to watch. And the players seem to be having a blast.
- Powerslave

Me too. But that’s why I just don’t even know what the hell is happening. Is it possible that Housley was really that clueless?

And if it really was that bad, why didn’t Botts pull the plug on him during the season? It’s just insane to me that even for just a few games that they would be capable of this.

During the winning streak last year they were getting lucky. The analytics said they weren’t really doing well, they just happened to get some good bounces. Yes, they’re definitely still getting some bounces now, but the analytics couldn’t possibly be more opposite. (And I’m not even big into them, but at some point it can’t just be a coincidence)

I seriously wonder what the hell Housley was doing last year. Because while there have been changes to the roster, are they really that significant that it should make that much of a difference?
- HonkFortheGoose

I thought the general consensus at the beginning of the year was that not much had changed...they brought in a couple of forwards that would add depth and hopefully secondary scoring and a couple of right-handed d-men...

same deplorables with the lockport line, Sobotka and Scandella with risto still on the team...same goalie tandem as well...

McCabe was laughing his ass off as he skated away
- Chris16

I mentioned that to my husband when they showed the replay. His grin was from ear to ear and he looked like he was just loving life in that moment.

Me too. But that’s why I just don’t even know what the hell is happening. Is it possible that Housley was really that clueless?

And if it really was that bad, why didn’t Botts pull the plug on him during the season? It’s just insane to me that even for just a few games that they would be capable of this.

During the winning streak last year they were getting lucky. The analytics said they weren’t really doing well, they just happened to get some good bounces. Yes, they’re definitely still getting some bounces now, but the analytics couldn’t possibly be more opposite. (And I’m not even big into them, but at some point it can’t just be a coincidence)
- HonkFortheGoose

Maybe Botts had an inkling that Ralph was ready to come back? And he figured, why change now? Let's get the high pick.

I'm just speculating 😂

For the sobotka haters

He looked better then vesey and sheary tonight
- homiedclown

For the Risto haters and traders

He was a F'n Beast tonight!

I thought the general consensus at the beginning of the year was that not much had changed...they brought in a couple of forwards that would add depth and hopefully secondary scoring and a couple of right-handed d-men...

same deplorables with the lockport line, Sobotka and Scandella with risto still on the team...same goalie tandem as well...
- Michael Pachla

Right. This was my feelings. A few upgrades here and there. Joker, Johansson, having Olofsson up from the A. I mean, at this point, that’s about it right? The rest of the guys in the lineup are the same as last year. Gilmore is here, but he hasn’t played in a regular season game yet so I’m not counting him.

Me too. But that’s why I just don’t even know what the hell is happening. Is it possible that Housley was really that clueless?

And if it really was that bad, why didn’t Botts pull the plug on him during the season? It’s just insane to me that even for just a few games that they would be capable of this.

During the winning streak last year they were getting lucky. The analytics said they weren’t really doing well, they just happened to get some good bounces. Yes, they’re definitely still getting some bounces now, but the analytics couldn’t possibly be more opposite. (And I’m not even big into them, but at some point it can’t just be a coincidence)
- HonkFortheGoose

IMO Housley was trying to implement a system that was not optimal for his roster. And when things went to poop, he didn’t know how to correct it.

Right. This was my feelings. A few upgrades here and there. Joker, Johansson, having Olofsson up from the A. I mean, at this point, that’s about it right? The rest of the guys in the lineup are the same as last year. Gilmore is here, but he hasn’t played in a regular season game yet so I’m not counting him.
- HonkFortheGoose

Olofsson and Joker playing great

But I,ve been watching Johansson closely and I feel he is severely underrated.

His moves are smooth and effortless

The devils and pens are bad ..... real bad.

Sabres also played 2 good games.

Hasek is the best goalie to ever play in the nhl. That is not even bias. So he is ahead of Gilbert.

McCabe was laughing his ass off as he skated away
- Chris16

Hall did that to himself ..... Simmonds trying to fight him was dumb

The devils and pens are bad ..... real bad.

Sabres also played 2 good games.

Hasek is the best goalie to ever play in the nhl. That is not even bias. So he is ahead of Gilbert.
- Sabretooth9

Columbus isnt any better. hopefully we start 3-0

Not sure if you thought I was being negative, but my point was they need to go for it now.
- rmiethaner

There is about 34 million coming off the books next year.

That's bold.

Lemieux
Gretzky
Orr
Jagr
Howe

Who are you kicking out?
- Wetbandit1

IMO - he was the best player of all time. He revolutionized the game from the backend. He could single-handly change the outcome of a game.

The devils and pens are bad ..... real bad.

Sabres also played 2 good games.

Hasek is the best goalie to ever play in the nhl. That is not even bias. So he is ahead of Gilbert.
- Sabretooth9

Pens beat the Blue Jackets 7-2 tonight. Guess we’ll have to wait and see for ourselves on Monday what exactly the Blue Jackets look like.

that's been happening for the last four seasons...all the posts about ror, kane, risto, Girgensons, Scandella...after every game the hammers came out, the charts came out, the colorful analytics blobs came out...it was relentless
- Michael Pachla

It’s almost as if using past stats can’t accurately predict things like effort and coaching? Amazing.

IMO - he was the best player of all time. He revolutionized the game from the backend. He could single-handly change the outcome of a game.
- SabreWest

Orr

God

Perreault
Hasek - MFE


St Drury

Mike Weber
- TheSabresTaco

FIXED.

Lockport walked out of tonight with 90% xGF

IMO Housley was trying to implement a system that was not optimal for his roster. And when things went to poop, he didn’t know how to correct it.
- Chris16

Housley also never seemed to coach to the opponent.

He just had them play the same way against every team which made us predictable and it obviously didn’t work

Just came on to say those jerseys are fire

Yeah right I had my OG account banned for 3 years
- BeadyEyedDouche

That's because your an bumhole.

Good job by Sobotka driving to the net to push back the defenseman & open up that passing lane for MoJo

And our horrible garbage players on line4 getting a goal as well

Credit where credit is due
- jdfitz77

Little back reading, but I'll say it again.
DPR does things the other two don't/won't do. If he had even a little more offensive touch, I can get behind that line

last thanksgiving at the sharks game was the loudest crowd ive heard in years....tonight might have matched it ..and the way this TEAM played its gonna get louder. i want ranger playoff game drury loud again!!!!!!!what a night

The devils and pens are bad ..... real bad.

Sabres also played 2 good games.

Hasek is the best goalie to ever play in the nhl. That is not even bias. So he is ahead of Gilbert.
- Sabretooth9

The pens won 7-2 tonight is that bad