Close out a few Games in November, December, January, February and we are talking differently. There getting some help they need, maybe we shouldn't say anything and Darcy won't stab the doll and kill the momentum we have here at this point.
- Buff36

What Lulags posted is the definition of treading water from one season to the next, even if it is for a different reason.

It shows that a plan based on needing everything to work out optimally in order for it to succeed, is not a good plan.

It's why we talked in the offseason about the need to bring in more quality players, for just this scenario.

That way when everything didn't turn out optimally, there would still be enough support for the team to be successful.

Instead, they did little more then the bare minimum.

They deserve the result they have gotten so far this season.

What Lulags posted is the definition of treading water from one season to the next, even if it is for a different reason.

It shows that a plan based on needing everything to work out optimally in order for it to succeed, is not a good plan.

It's why we talked in the offseason about the need to bring in more quality players, for just this scenario.

That way when everything didn't turn out optimally, there would still be enough support for the team to be successful.

Instead, they did little more then the bare minimum.

They deserve the result they have gotten so far this season.
- kingcong39

Oh, I agree. They have brought this on themselves.

Intriguing how what we are at game 65 and Granato looks to be trying to put a banger and somewhat of a net presence on the lines with Girgensons and Robinson. Unfortunately there not talented enough to play that part. With the way the Team is set up, and all the Soft perimeter talent he has amassed. They need to get a few players that fit that profile and put them with that perimeter Pu$$y and let them clean up in front. A few guys that might not be superstars but with grit and some Hands could probably make some money in Buffalo cleaning up.
Edit: Hell could probably make real good money, especially if they have that Fabulous Side Dish for the Sunday BBQ

Imagine having a GM that had some Coconuts(McCrimmon) and went out and made a offer Ottawa couldn't refuse for Zub, especially after Byram. Guy would be the Perfect Partner for Power. I would take this Top 6
Byram Dahlin
Power Zub
Samuelsson R.Johnson

What Lulags posted is the definition of treading water from one season to the next, even if it is for a different reason.

It shows that a plan based on needing everything to work out optimally in order for it to succeed, is not a good plan.

It's why we talked in the offseason about the need to bring in more quality players, for just this scenario.

That way when everything didn't turn out optimally, there would still be enough support for the team to be successful.

Instead, they did little more then the bare minimum.

They deserve the result they have gotten so far this season.
- kingcong39

So, '22 - '23 was a one-off with everyone having career years, and they didn't make it.

Is '23-'24 indicative of their true capabilities, or is it another one-off on the opposite end with many players playing below their capabilities?

Many statements on this board would lead one to believe '23-'24 is a reflection of true capabilities.
I strongly disagree, but for more reasons than players underperforming:
- Poor roster construction with holes, no support for developing players, investments into "spent" veterans for so called leadership
- Inactive management to infuse player upgrades, change of style.
- Poor line-up design with players who don't fit together, playing higher up than their abilities.
- Ineffective strategies and tactics, system design and implementation, and mismanagement of personnel

So, I remain hopeful that there is plenty of room for organtic improvement.
I remain doubtful that this management and coaching staff can pull it off.

Point is, the existing team should be better. And a few player moves are needed.
A new GM and Coaching Staff are the primary are drivers of better results.

It’s honestly funny reading some of these conversations about how if we just won a game here or there or got to OT or had a good PP things would be different blah blah blah.

It’s the exact same conversation we have every March instead of talking about our first round matchup

It’s exhausting is it not?

I can’t even remember what it feels like to get excited for a Sabres playoff series. Or think about a Sabres opportunity to clinch a game or being nervous for 48 hours because we were heading into a game 7.

Seriously Adams and Pegula should be ashamed of themselves

So, '22 - '23 was a one-off with everyone having career years, and they didn't make it.

Is '23-'24 indicative of their true capabilities, or is it another one-off on the opposite end with many players playing below their capabilities?

Many statements on this board would lead one to believe '23-'24 is a reflection of true capabilities.
I strongly disagree, but for more reasons than players underperforming:
- Poor roster construction with holes, no support for developing players, investments into "spent" veterans for so called leadership
- Inactive management to infuse player upgrades, change of style.
- Poor line-up design with players who don't fit together, playing higher up than their abilities.
- Ineffective strategies and tactics, system design and implementation, and mismanagement of personnel

So, I remain hopeful that there is plenty of room for organtic improvement.
I remain doubtful that this management and coaching staff can pull it off.

Point is, the existing team should be better. And a few player moves are needed.
A new GM and Coaching Staff are the primary are drivers of better results.
- IonSabres

Good Post lon!

It’s honestly funny reading some of these conversations about how if we just won a game here or there or got to OT or had a good PP things would be different blah blah blah.

It’s the exact same conversation we have every March instead of talking about our first round matchup

It’s exhausting is it not?

I can’t even remember what it feels like to get excited for a Sabres playoff series. Or think about a Sabres opportunity to clinch a game or being nervous for 48 hours because we were heading into a game 7.

Seriously Adams and Pegula should be ashamed of themselves
- sbroads24

Another Good Post!

So, '22 - '23 was a one-off with everyone having career years, and they didn't make it.

Is '23-'24 indicative of their true capabilities, or is it another one-off on the opposite end with many players playing below their capabilities?

Many statements on this board would lead one to believe '23-'24 is a reflection of true capabilities.
I strongly disagree, but for more reasons than players underperforming:
- Poor roster construction with holes, no support for developing players, investments into "spent" veterans for so called leadership
- Inactive management to infuse player upgrades, change of style.
- Poor line-up design with players who don't fit together, playing higher up than their abilities.
- Ineffective strategies and tactics, system design and implementation, and mismanagement of personnel

So, I remain hopeful that there is plenty of room for organtic improvement.
I remain doubtful that this management and coaching staff can pull it off.

Point is, the existing team should be better. And a few player moves are needed.
A new GM and Coaching Staff are the primary are drivers of better results.
- IonSabres

How do you Build a consistent Team, when you don't have any Consistency with your Lines. The Coaching has been abysmal, but Adams roster construction is just as bad. Because then Donnie has to play them!

bryam is pretty good.

coaching is simply not extracting best results from most players. UPL is this year's reason we're average. High powered offense was last year's reason. The coaching gets average results because they're average at best.

There's a clear disconnect between how Cuck wants this team to play, and the way Granato has them playing.

So, again, communication is well and good, but there's a lot of people who are good at communicating. Even less so can make a bunch of actually talented players play playoff caliber hockey.

Wonder if the Sabres have looked at Drew Bavaro RD ND, could be a interesting NCAA FA

out hitting edmonton 40-14 is not something I'd have guessed would happen.

Detroit stinks, luckiest team in the league this year but the horse shoe finally fell out of their ass two weeks ago
- Swedish_Jesus

Damn I wish we stunk as bad as Detroit. We would be in a playoff spot.

Instead of making up fake scenarios where we won games we lost and dreaming about it.

bryam is pretty good.
- TheSabresTaco

What happens first.
Granato coaches the good out of him?
Granato gets fired?

coaching is simply not extracting best results from most players. UPL is this year's reason we're average. High powered offense was last year's reason. The coaching gets average results because they're average at best.

There's a clear disconnect between how Cuck wants this team to play, and the way Granato has them playing.

So, again, communication is well and good, but there's a lot of people who are good at communicating. Even less so can make a bunch of actually talented players play playoff caliber hockey.
- TheSabresTaco

I wonder how much UPLs contract is going to go for next year.

I would have never thought he would get paid

Damn I wish we stunk as bad as Detroit. We would be in a playoff spot.

Instead of making up fake scenarios where we won games we lost and dreaming about it.

- sabresfan69

Detroit isn’t making the playoffs.

I wonder how much UPLs contract is going to go for next year.

I would have never thought he would get paid
- Sabretooth9

If I am UPL I probably say FU Kevyn and sign a 1 year deal and see my Options.

What happens first.
Granato coaches the good out of him?
Granato gets fired?
- sabresfan69

fired

fired
- TheSabresTaco

Gotta think Lindy is going to be the next head coach


Probably head in as an advisor and take over when we start slow next season.

Detroit isn’t making the playoffs.
- Swedish_Jesus

Life must be awful for you.

You turn losses to wins and playoff teams to non playoff teams.

Just stop with the garbage you post.

Life must be awful for you.

You turn losses to wins and playoff teams to non playoff teams.

Just stop with the garbage you post.
- sabresfan69

Bookmarked for when the Red Wings miss the playoffs

Bookmarked for when the Red Wings miss the playoffs
- Swedish_Jesus

Bookmarked when I need to show someone who has a mental disorder.

Right now they are in the playoffs.

IDGAF about your predictions.

Bookmarked for when the Red Wings miss the playoffs
- Swedish_Jesus

Imagine if Buffalo won instead of lost

Then we could talk about winning

Swedish Jesus

fired
- TheSabresTaco

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