I hate to burst your bubble, but with the exception of Jumbo Joe, Chara and Marleau, every player in the NHL is a millennial or Gen z
- jcragcrumple

I wish Gretzky would start a 55+ league...probably be more entertaining seeing the old guys getting into scrums

Big game tonight as the excitement builds towards the Playoff match...
Florida is Lightning for home advantage.

Bolts resting Kuch, Stammer, maybe Heddy again, possibly others.
Round two tonight.

Go Bolts!

I wish Gretzky would start a 55+ league...probably be more entertaining seeing the old guys getting into scrums

Big game tonight as the excitement builds towards the Playoff match...
Florida is Lightning for home advantage.

Bolts resting Kuch, Stammer, maybe Heddy again, possibly others.
Round two tonight.

Go Bolts!
- IonSabres

That series is gonna be a war, can't wait.

That emergence corresponded to the Granato hiring. Does he not deserve credit for that?
- jcragcrumple

He does. It also should be noted that ralph was historically bad at coaching the hockey so the bar was set very very low

Or maybe when your office is the worst performing over 10 years, the new manager comes in and gets rid of double standards and holds everyone accountable to the same standard of being the best each can be.
Maybe you'll really like that atmosphere....alot.
- IonSabres

That isn't Torts. Torts is play veterans guy.
Get Ready for Cody Eakin to play if Torts is coach.

That series is gonna be a war, can't wait.
- Buff36

I'm excited as well.
But, I do think this mini two game series is all about setting a tone and sending messages...the actual PO series is probably toned down.

The Pattycake crowd is going to hate it.

I'm excited as well.
But, I do think this mini two game series is all about setting a tone and sending messages...the actual PO series is probably toned down.

The Pattycake crowd is going to hate it.
- IonSabres

Probably right, but what a way to walk into a playoff series. The hate is gonna be ramped up.

I wish Gretzky would start a 55+ league...probably be more entertaining seeing the old guys getting into scrums

Big game tonight as the excitement builds towards the Playoff match...
Florida is Lightning for home advantage.

Bolts resting Kuch, Stammer, maybe Heddy again, possibly others.
Round two tonight.

Go Bolts!
- IonSabres

Your resting Kucherov comment is a top troll effort 😂😅😂😅

That isn't Torts. Torts is play veterans guy.
Get Ready for Cody Eakin to play if Torts is coach.
- ImThatGuy

That is a knock on alot of coaches...I think the same is hung on BBQ as well.

Torts relied a ton on PLD last season and onto the PO's. But PLD endured drought contract negotiations, demanded a trade, and purposely p,aged like poop to begin the year as a way to force a trade. Torts had none of it and benched him...for he had absolutely zero to lose with a guy who decided not to play up to his capabilities anyway.

Torts is a good coach. You complained about double standards, that has been his calling card for years..no favorites, everyone held to the same standard...and he is no BS..play up to your best or sit until you do...PLD is prime example..yet you are against what you say you hated in your old boss. Perplexing.

I hate to burst your bubble, but with the exception of Jumbo Joe, Chara and Marleau, every player in the NHL is a millennial or Gen z
- jcragcrumple

it shows


I mean name the sabres player who shows the most effort


in years past, there would pretty much be a couple of names that stand out



who showed the most effort this year, rieder?

That isn't Torts. Torts is play veterans guy.
Get Ready for Cody Eakin to play if Torts is coach.
- ImThatGuy

based on?


kids produced with torts


and the blue jackets don't have a player close to the stench eakin brings

it shows


I mean name the sabres player who shows the most effort


in years past, there would pretty much be a couple of names that stand out



who showed the most effort this year, rieder?
- homiedclown

I dont think effort was an issue except maybe Staal and Skinner. Mostly they just sucked. The young guys all looked plugged in

He does. It also should be noted that ralph was historically bad at coaching the hockey so the bar was set very very low
- Michael Pachla

the bar has been low for 10 years though, long before ralph

Your resting Kucherov comment is a top troll effort 😂😅😂😅
- kingcong39

Did it for you!
Not meant as barbaric, just joking around.
Good times, peace.

it shows


I mean name the sabres player who shows the most effort


in years past, there would pretty much be a couple of names that stand out



who showed the most effort this year, rieder?
- homiedclown

Zamboni Driver

I dont think effort was an issue except maybe Staal and Skinner. Mostly they just sucked. The young guys all looked plugged in
- jcragcrumple

the young guys looked plugged in after ralph


casey looked the most plugged in

I dont think effort was an issue except maybe Staal and Skinner. Mostly they just sucked. The young guys all looked plugged in
- jcragcrumple

Well when they actually got to play.

Zamboni Driver
- Buff36

pretty much

He does. It also should be noted that ralph was historically bad at coaching the hockey so the bar was set very very low
- Michael Pachla

I've said something along this line before. The performance of this team under Granato versus Kruger was night and day, so much so that I could be convinced that Granato has earned the right to coach this team for at least a full season. However, the team still ended up in last place and was going to be no matter how poorly or well they played (I know, I know, they got close to Anaheim and New Jersey but did you really think they were going to overtake them?). There was absolutely zero pressure on either coach or roster.

This team obviously has to do a thorough coaching search, but if they can't get a "veteran" in here, I would much rather let Granato keep the job than roll the dice on yet another first year coach, or even a college guy like Nate Leaman. Tortorella, love him or hate him, would be entertaining at a minimum, but does he want to build a team from the ground up at this point in his career? I've always found Boudreau underwhelming. Not that I am totally against hiring him, but I regard him as an underachiever given what he had in Washington.

I wish Gretzky would start a 55+ league...probably be more entertaining seeing the old guys getting into scrums

Big game tonight as the excitement builds towards the Playoff match...
Florida is Lightning for home advantage.

Bolts resting Kuch, Stammer, maybe Heddy again, possibly others.
Round two tonight.

Go Bolts!
- IonSabres

Saturday’s game was an awesome playoff intensity preview.
Hedman is out, Cooper saving him for playoffs, as reportedly Hedman will need surgery this offseason to fix whatever he’s been playing through the last month. Goodrow is out now, too. TB has to win in regulation to get home ice.

the young guys looked plugged in after ralph


casey looked the most plugged in
- homiedclown

They weren't even plugged into the roster with Ralph. This is from Harrington's article today:

Tage: 13 games under Krueger, 25 under Granato

Mitts: 13 games under Krueger, 28 under Granato

Asplund 5 games under Krueger, 23 under Granato

Nothing beats expecting a call from a local area business, having the phone ring with a 716 area code, and falling for it. Another extended warranty call. Shame on me.

Nothing beats expecting a call from a local area business, having the phone ring with a 716 area code, and falling for it. Another extended warranty call. Shame on me.
- buffalofan19

I hope you took advantage of that wonderful opportunity

I hope you took advantage of that wonderful opportunity
- jcragcrumple

IMO I hope the Sabres take advantage of the wonderful opportunity stairing them in the face.

They weren't even plugged into the roster with Ralph. This is from Harrington's article today:

Tage: 13 games under Krueger, 25 under Granato

Mitts: 13 games under Krueger, 28 under Granato

Asplund 5 games under Krueger, 23 under Granato
- jcragcrumple

Just playing devil’s advocate here, but is it possible that the biggest thing Granato did to improve all of their development outlooks was simply just to let them play?

Okposo plans on playing next year.

Ugh.