- homiedclown

“Donnie ain’t going nowhere”

win one, lose one...miss the playoffs by a point again. Donnie needs to go. Cannot string more than three wins in a row with three consecutive losses, thereafter. That is utter BS when you have a team with talent.

Such a inconsistent Hockey Team

oh my

https://www.wxxinews.org/...ter-amerks-owner-opts-out
- homiedclown

Wish he'd opt out of running the Sabres.

He had a $250,000 utility bill and got the city to cover 40% of that. They should've told him to (frank) off, you're a billionaire.

Hate to say it in such a bad season, but this is actually a decent core to build around:

Tage
Tuch
Peterka
Quinn
Cozens
Benny
Dahlin
Power
Byram
Sammy
UPL
Levi

Need a supporting cast. Olo, Girgs and Robinson need to be upgraded. I'd give Rousek a chance as the 13F, but we have four big spots open for upgrading and a lot of cap space to do it with.

My point is simply, it isn't all bad.

Hate to say it in such a bad season, but this is actually a decent core to build around:

Tage
Tuch
Peterka
Quinn
Cozens
Benny
Dahlin
Power
Byram
Sammy
UPL
Levi

Need a supporting cast. Olo, Girgs and Robinson need to be upgraded. I'd give Rousek a chance as the 13F, but we have four big spots open for upgrading and a lot of cap space to do it with.

My point is simply, it isn't all bad.
- QuinnFan

Other than 2 players, you could say the same thing at the end of last Year! Wash Rinse Repeat

Hate to say it in such a bad season, but this is actually a decent core to build around:

Tage
Tuch
Peterka
Quinn
Cozens
Benny
Dahlin
Power
Byram
Sammy
UPL
Levi

Need a supporting cast. Olo, Girgs and Robinson need to be upgraded. I'd give Rousek a chance as the 13F, but we have four big spots open for upgrading and a lot of cap space to do it with.

My point is simply, it isn't all bad.
- QuinnFan

5 years to build a decent core...from a previous superior core...top3GM - while making Buffalo an even less desirable place for players to want to sign.

Wish he'd opt out of running the Sabres.

He had a $250,000 utility bill and got the city to cover 40% of that. They should've told him to (frank) off, you're a billionaire.
- Frizzlefry

How anyone still thinks yea “Terry loves the region” is beyond me.

Other than 2 players, you could say the same thing at the end of last Year! Wash Rinse Repeat
- Buff36

And the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that.

And the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that.
- ImThatGuy

Vicious cycle

5 years to build a decent core...from a previous superior core...top3GM - while making Buffalo an even less desirable place for players to want to sign.
- washedup20

Point still stands. The suffering is real, no argument there, but there is still a light at the end of this tunnel.

Other than 2 players, you could say the same thing at the end of last Year! Wash Rinse Repeat
- Buff36

True, but given that the majority of those guys aren't even in their prime yet, I'm hopeful there will be improvement from the career low scoring we saw this year. With a league average power play, we probably make it this year tbh.

Point still stands. The suffering is real, no argument there, but there is still a light at the end of this tunnel.
- QuinnFan

I think it's premature to say there is a light at the end of the tunnel, for a group that continues to prove they are unable to successfully handle an 82 game schedule, let alone the grind of the playoffs.

The known known - this group has failed every time together

Known unknown - can any of these players perform in their roles in the playoff type atmosphere/competition

unknown unknowns - need to win to expose these

True, but given that the majority of those guys aren't even in their prime yet, I'm hopeful there will be improvement from the career low scoring we saw this year. With a league average power play, we probably make it this year tbh.
- QuinnFan

We shall 👀

True, but given that the majority of those guys aren't even in their prime yet, I'm hopeful there will be improvement from the career low scoring we saw this year. With a league average power play, we probably make it this year tbh.
- QuinnFan

Are you aiming low and hoping to sneak into the 8th seed in the playoffs, or are you aiming to be a true top quality team?

Massive difference in approaches this coming offseason between the two options above.

Are you aiming low and hoping to sneak into the 8th seed in the playoffs, or are you aiming to be a true top quality team?

Massive difference in approaches this coming offseason between the two options above.
- kingcong39

Totally agree

Panthers going to poop since Okposo joined the team.
2-7-1 in their last 10 games.

Panthers going to poop since Okposo joined the team.
2-7-1 in their last 10 games.
- jochfr

Breeds Losing, there's still one left the Sabres need to purge.

I think it's premature to say there is a light at the end of the tunnel, for a group that continues to prove they are unable to successfully handle an 82 game schedule, let alone the grind of the playoffs.

The known known - this group has failed every time together

Known unknown - can any of these players perform in their roles in the playoff type atmosphere/competition

unknown unknowns - need to win to expose these
- washedup20

Isn't it premature to say this team is incapable of winning based on two seasons of coming within a few points of making the playoffs?

Most of the core either weren't here or were very new to the league 3 years ago. IMO, we can't put the weight of 13 years of losing on their shoulders, outside I guess Girgs who doesn't play enough to warrant that type of guilt.

Isn't it premature to say this team is incapable of winning based on two seasons of coming within a few points of making the playoffs?

Most of the core either weren't here or were very new to the league 3 years ago. IMO, we can't put the weight of 13 years of losing on their shoulders, outside I guess Girgs who doesn't play enough to warrant that type of guilt.
- QuinnFan

They got worse Buddy, the only reason this season wasn't A total Sh!t show is because UPL seems to have found his game. They would really be in a world of Hurt if he didn't. Is it premature, probably with some, but history tells a lot about this Organization.

Isn't it premature to say this team is incapable of winning based on two seasons of coming within a few points of making the playoffs?

Most of the core either weren't here or were very new to the league 3 years ago. IMO, we can't put the weight of 13 years of losing on their shoulders, outside I guess Girgs who doesn't play enough to warrant that type of guilt.
- QuinnFan

The entire organization needs to own the decade plus of ineptitude, not run from it, and that includes the players.

Not sure they'll ever be a good team until they do that.

Hate to say it in such a bad season, but this is actually a decent core to build around:

Tage
Tuch
Peterka
Quinn
Cozens
Benny
Dahlin
Power
Byram
Sammy
UPL
Levi

Need a supporting cast. Olo, Girgs and Robinson need to be upgraded. I'd give Rousek a chance as the 13F, but we have four big spots open for upgrading and a lot of cap space to do it with.

My point is simply, it isn't all bad.
- QuinnFan

For me, it isn't the skill that is the issue with this team, as you pointed out there are a dozen decent NHL players.

The problem is between the ears, mental fragility. When they want to play and the pressure is low, they can compete with most teams.
However, they show serious signs of letting the pressure get to them too much.. maybe with age and experience they can mitigate the rather significant impact it currently has. They will need that in a big way going forward.
They also do not have the proper leadership to hold each other accountable to play a consistent brand of hockey... Everyone performing at their individual best each game... Very difficult to achieve that, but that is precisely what contensers learn to do. It is a commitment to excellence over 82 games and PO's .. not every other night, not 35 games... 82.
Yes, I recognize that no single player can actually perform their best 82 times, but if that isn't the bar then what the hell are they doing?

Who from that list do you think has shown that he is THAT Leader. I don't see it yet.
I see Dahlin who trys to deliver it for himself and lead by example.. but more is needed from a true leader to drag guys into the fight nightly.

They got worse Buddy, the only reason this season wasn't A total Sh!t show is because UPL seems to have found his game. They would really be in a world of Hurt if he didn't. Is it premature, probably with some, but history tells a lot about this Organization.
- Buff36

Without UPL going nuts for 2 plus months, they're a bottom 5 in the league team and they'd probably be going through another management overhaul, both GM and Coach, this coming offseason?

Would've been a true test of Pegula's cheapness.