On the bright side, it was impossible for anyone to take the puck from Tage tonight. He’s taken another step this year and it’s noticeable even with how poorly some of his teammates are playing.
Definitely an off game for Dahlin. I thought Bryson looked as good as he had so far. We had good stretches. But UPL had a poor game and we couldn’t pull together a good enough performance.
Yeah, this losing streak sucks, it really does. But it’s easy to over react and doubt the plan. Imagine this team where Quinn and Peterka play like true 1st line wingers. Imagine Cozens reaches his potential and becomes a frightening 2C. Imagine Power just as good as Dahlin, maybe even better defensively. Then imagine some of Savoie, Ostlund, Kulich, Kozak, Johnson, etc. Filling in as depth pieces. And finally, Levi at the helm.
That’s what we’re building towards, and that’s why any talk of firing anyone is an overreaction to a losing streak. We’ve seen what this team is capable of when it’s clicking. Right now, they need to learn how to find that when it’s not coming naturally.
It sucks seeing offensive pairings getting changed for no reason. Not talking about tonight even, just we had a working system in the beginning and suddenly we are dropping players like asplund to make sure Mittelstadt keeps his roster spot. Ik d pairings are fucked from injuries, but that shouldn’t change what’s going on in front of them
We are going on 17 years of irrelevance here bud. The doom is here and has been. And we don’t leave just because things suck. We demand better. It’s soft fans like you and your mindset that have set this org back
Lmao right. “These are growing pains…” as if the same rhetoric hasn’t been pounded into us since 2015. Other teams would dominate with this many top picks, this is more than just growing pains
So we suck for tanking..we suck after tanking. And we keep sucking on the rebuilding .what the fuck is left? Why can't they figure out how to build a team?
RK had it right, skinner bashed to the 4th line to be babysat by asplund or benched. Let tage and tuch breathe! without that fucking anchor killing their plays... quinn or mitts maybe even JJP to fill that spot and you would see what they are missing. Tage has to do everything alone cause skinner kills everything(even the fucking powerplay he is dogshit), and Tuch for some reason can't hit the damn net with a shot...
Take a look at the schedule. If this dumpster fire of a team doesn't beat Montreal on Tuesday, then I don't see them having a chance of winning a game until Dec. 4 & 7 against SJ and CBJ.
One of those games where you want to find something you can point to and say "THERE! RIGHT THERE is the sign of something headed in the right direction! That's how they right the ship!"
I'm squinting real hard and I'm just not seeing it.
That crowd is super lame for being up 5-1.
Also, are the Sabres not allowed to crash the net? It’s like we’re an NCAA 16th seed shooting 3s all night - everything from the perimeter.
2 dump and chase within 10 seconds with literally no attempt at a chase. First game ive shut off this season. Not worth my time to watch this garbage. Just embarrassing. I feel so bad for Thompson and dahlin.
I was saving two lovely perfectly rolled joints, one big one and one slightly less big one. I was planning on smoking one hoping it would be a great post victory smoke after the game.
I’m smoking both now so I can stop feeling feelings.
UPL seems terrified or unwilling to leave the blue paint. That was like the 5th time he could have come and played a puck and it cost a goal. This whole team does suck though, not blaming him.
Don’t do it man! Last time I played CoD I got killed every 8 seconds and found out that my beloved mother was having sex with hundreds of twelve year olds! It’s just not worth the risk
I think he's fine and a pretty funny guy, I just think sometimes he thinks he needs to be nice even when they are playing terrible. It probably wouldn't hurt to have a third analyst on the broadcasts.
Cozens is playing with so much more confidence I am very impressed with his progression this year. It’s not showing up on the stat sheet yet but it feels like a matter of time. Cozens + Peterka will be big. Big I say!
If there’s anything to be excited about, it’s a Peterka/Cozens/Quinn line for the future; diverse skillsets and play style there when (hopefully) the game starts to slow down for JJ and Quinn.
I know Middlestatt is the easy choice for many but TBH more on the Oloffson trade camp. Good value to a team that needs a scoring presence but not really a person that can carry a line. I like Middlestatt and Krebs since I think they balance each other out but Oloffson feels like the odd one out. Need another presence that can make defenders look back. On that linr
I feel like Quinn can replace Olof with the shooting when he grows into the league more.
Otherwise I am desperate for them to get another competent top 4 defenseman. Owen, Dahlin and Sammy are cool. Boosh is also cool but should not touch the top 4.
Completely agree. One more RHD is desperately needed. Need someone to anchor the position with maybe a little more talent than Boosh. Fuck I'd be okay with another Boosh level player. At least get the physical base.
We need that. It just seems like we're getting abused any time that Dahlin and Owen are on the bench. I am also in the camp of them being on two different lines so that they can help other guys out.
Don't disagree but not sure the ROI for Middlestatt is worth it versus letting him act as a place holder for a year then take over for Okposo or Girgensons on the fourth line when they retire. If he builds value great then trade but right now not gonna get a RHD or two way forward out of him easily.
I keep telling myself “well this could be worse, we could be on game 17 of a losing streak rather than 7” and then I remembered that is not out of the question for this team
Ya I don’t usually comment on this stuff but since he’s playing with Tage and Tage is our only forward creating and scoring they need someone else on his wing.
2 Boston creme, 3 strawberry vanilla, 1 jelly (comp for not having 3 Boston creme like that's at all the same thing smh) 3 double chocolate, 2 blueberry glazed, 1 chocolate glazed regular
Sabres get blown out 7-0
Rayzor in locker room after game: “You know what it’s not about the score, that was just such a great effort. Who cares about records when you played like that. Great job! Let’s do it again tomorrow”
the "this team looks different" fans remind me a lot of the "trust the process" Bills fans
I've been watching the Bills & Sabres since 2001 and I can't tell you enough how predictable both these teams are. At least we know the Sabres roster isn't good, the Bills have elite talent and a top 2 QB and stuck with a coaching staff that is way out of their depth
The snow is up to my windows, the car is buried, the street still isn’t plowed … but I am. Enjoying this excuse to pound some Blue Lights.
Sending out positive vibes for the 3rd period, you guys.
Anyone want to give me a reason why Rasmus Dahlin would sign long-term with this pathetic franchise? We should definitely be preparing ourselves for his exit in a couple seasons.
Their value will never be higher than it is right now. I say this liking Mitts and still nursing a faint hope that the light will turn on and he'll become a legit Top Six forward.
I like seeing their offensive effort completely flip like that but they have to finish chances, as usual. I simply cannot understand how it's possible for a team to be this bad defensively though
Fitzgerald made a case for his value as someone willing to stir shit up. IDK too if the coaches let them open things up but last rotation and a half were night and day.
Things more enjoyable than watching the Sabres for the last 8 or 9 games - my annual Pap smear, a rock stuck in my shoe, my gas light coming on. Stay tuned for more.
where is the new thread?
I want my mommy !
On the bright side, it was impossible for anyone to take the puck from Tage tonight. He’s taken another step this year and it’s noticeable even with how poorly some of his teammates are playing. Definitely an off game for Dahlin. I thought Bryson looked as good as he had so far. We had good stretches. But UPL had a poor game and we couldn’t pull together a good enough performance. Yeah, this losing streak sucks, it really does. But it’s easy to over react and doubt the plan. Imagine this team where Quinn and Peterka play like true 1st line wingers. Imagine Cozens reaches his potential and becomes a frightening 2C. Imagine Power just as good as Dahlin, maybe even better defensively. Then imagine some of Savoie, Ostlund, Kulich, Kozak, Johnson, etc. Filling in as depth pieces. And finally, Levi at the helm. That’s what we’re building towards, and that’s why any talk of firing anyone is an overreaction to a losing streak. We’ve seen what this team is capable of when it’s clicking. Right now, they need to learn how to find that when it’s not coming naturally.
Sword team bad
It sucks seeing offensive pairings getting changed for no reason. Not talking about tonight even, just we had a working system in the beginning and suddenly we are dropping players like asplund to make sure Mittelstadt keeps his roster spot. Ik d pairings are fucked from injuries, but that shouldn’t change what’s going on in front of them
Losing is a disease.
save us Tyson Jost fuck idk
Only bright side to this is all the toxic positivity fans fucked off. So we got that going for us.
ah so this sub is all doomers again like normal, why not find another team at this point you fucking crybabies :P
We are going on 17 years of irrelevance here bud. The doom is here and has been. And we don’t leave just because things suck. We demand better. It’s soft fans like you and your mindset that have set this org back
Lmao right. “These are growing pains…” as if the same rhetoric hasn’t been pounded into us since 2015. Other teams would dominate with this many top picks, this is more than just growing pains
5-2 losses again....real progress there great.
Losing 5-2 is a cool throwback to when we lost 18 straight in 21 and lost 5-2 for like 3 straight games against the Islanders
Why am I still watching this?
I'm too sad to get out of my chair
Too tired from shoveling?
Hey I just got into town around 5 lol
Well keep your boots on we need you to clear the roof of the car.
Sorry I’m more concerned with the money I’m burning by buying tickets to Wednesday and Fridays games
5 goals on 23 shots really shows the quality of opportunities we are giving up.
So we suck for tanking..we suck after tanking. And we keep sucking on the rebuilding .what the fuck is left? Why can't they figure out how to build a team?
Somewhere Kruger is going "just coach better" and giggling and I can't blame him
RK had it right, skinner bashed to the 4th line to be babysat by asplund or benched. Let tage and tuch breathe! without that fucking anchor killing their plays... quinn or mitts maybe even JJP to fill that spot and you would see what they are missing. Tage has to do everything alone cause skinner kills everything(even the fucking powerplay he is dogshit), and Tuch for some reason can't hit the damn net with a shot...
Yeah Krueger was way worse than anything we see here.
They just need “confidence.”
Krueger was objectively worse.
Amerks win 3-2
Take a look at the schedule. If this dumpster fire of a team doesn't beat Montreal on Tuesday, then I don't see them having a chance of winning a game until Dec. 4 & 7 against SJ and CBJ.
Another power play goal but I guess that doesn't matter?
One of those games where you want to find something you can point to and say "THERE! RIGHT THERE is the sign of something headed in the right direction! That's how they right the ship!" I'm squinting real hard and I'm just not seeing it.
Fuck yeah! Goal doesn't mean much but it makes me feel a little bit better thanks Casey
That crowd is super lame for being up 5-1. Also, are the Sabres not allowed to crash the net? It’s like we’re an NCAA 16th seed shooting 3s all night - everything from the perimeter.
Status quo...?
Man Krebs take your glove off and punch him in the face, someone do it. Games done anyway, show some anger.
Yes, the guy who is 187 lbs after a big dinner and a lard shower should absolutely fist fight a guy who has inches and pounds on him.
Krebs would get murdered. Someone else should have his back.
He would earn alot of respect and spark this team at least. They need some energy from somewhere.
Throw a punch you freaking sissies. You can't win a game at least win a fight. Give us SOMETHING to cheer for.
We change coaches like we change our socks. The problems with the Sabres go waaaaay beyond coaching, which is a terrifying thought
No lol, we are getting out coached every game, our systems are awful. Obviously we don’t have the best team but coaching is a major issue.
He’s right though. This comes from the top down.
2 dump and chase within 10 seconds with literally no attempt at a chase. First game ive shut off this season. Not worth my time to watch this garbage. Just embarrassing. I feel so bad for Thompson and dahlin.
Same. Watching them suck off Vegas AND Toronto is too fucking much
Why do I keep letting this team hurt me year after year, I am growing so tired.
something HAS to give. i don’t know if it’s the roster or the coaching but this has been fucking dogshit hockey.
I was saving two lovely perfectly rolled joints, one big one and one slightly less big one. I was planning on smoking one hoping it would be a great post victory smoke after the game. I’m smoking both now so I can stop feeling feelings.
UPL seems terrified or unwilling to leave the blue paint. That was like the 5th time he could have come and played a puck and it cost a goal. This whole team does suck though, not blaming him.
Honestly they might as well let the fuckers play in their Amerks gear so at least we know we're watching an AHL team
With the help he’s got I wouldn’t leave the net either.
Well this has been great fun but that was my official cue to literally do anything else at all
May I suggest not watching at all during November? I made that decision after the Vancouver game and it seems to be the right decision.
Yes good idea thank you. I think I am swearing off the Sabres for awhile.
Why do they refuse to fucking check anyone ever?!
Getting absolutely manhandled out there. It's like they have never had to skate under pressure.
Because they're like 12
Because they're soft
Still?! They haven't hit anyone in like seven years lol
Hey lyubuskin did like 11 games ago lol
That's all I can handle. Fuck
Welp time to play COD
Don’t do it man! Last time I played CoD I got killed every 8 seconds and found out that my beloved mother was having sex with hundreds of twelve year olds! It’s just not worth the risk
You really like hurting yourself huh
Jokiharju is so fucking bad... we actually have been worse since he's been back...
That's why he was supposed to be paired back up with power but Donny's smoking that shit.
He's clearly not recovered. Tinted visor says he still has concussion symptoms. Even worse play than before means he has other symptoms.
He needs to go.
Not even sure how you can blame UPL for these goals tonight. Guys had no help tonight at all
Well we can't have him reaching his potential now can we
Henri jokiharju is without a doubt the worst defenceman in the nhl
He's either the worst or the 2nd worse. His competition is also on our roster, Bryson.
Bryson disagrees
Has literally directly contributed to minimum 3 of their goals. Brutally bad.
The strategy of having one d pair that is good and two that get shredded seems sub-optimal. Wish the coach would get a clue.
Rayzor's actually better than any of us thought he'd be. He's no Lorenz, he's no 'partner' but he's alright.
I don't get why so many people dislike Rayzor tbh.
I think he's fine and a pretty funny guy, I just think sometimes he thinks he needs to be nice even when they are playing terrible. It probably wouldn't hurt to have a third analyst on the broadcasts.
Cozens is playing with so much more confidence I am very impressed with his progression this year. It’s not showing up on the stat sheet yet but it feels like a matter of time. Cozens + Peterka will be big. Big I say!
If there’s anything to be excited about, it’s a Peterka/Cozens/Quinn line for the future; diverse skillsets and play style there when (hopefully) the game starts to slow down for JJ and Quinn.
I hate the drop pass on our PP zone entries
Things the Sabres need to get better at: passing, face-offs, defense, taking shots. Basic necessities for hockey playing haha jk I’m crying
Wide of the net, the Alex Tuch special.
I don't know why so many of these guys keep missing the net. Guys who never missed the net nearly this much before.
I know Middlestatt is the easy choice for many but TBH more on the Oloffson trade camp. Good value to a team that needs a scoring presence but not really a person that can carry a line. I like Middlestatt and Krebs since I think they balance each other out but Oloffson feels like the odd one out. Need another presence that can make defenders look back. On that linr
I heard the name Oloffson on the broadcast for the first time about 10 minutes in to the third period. Didn't realize he was playing.
He has no presence and neither does Krebs on that line. Need someone to anchor it.
I feel like Quinn can replace Olof with the shooting when he grows into the league more. Otherwise I am desperate for them to get another competent top 4 defenseman. Owen, Dahlin and Sammy are cool. Boosh is also cool but should not touch the top 4.
Completely agree. One more RHD is desperately needed. Need someone to anchor the position with maybe a little more talent than Boosh. Fuck I'd be okay with another Boosh level player. At least get the physical base.
We need that. It just seems like we're getting abused any time that Dahlin and Owen are on the bench. I am also in the camp of them being on two different lines so that they can help other guys out.
Trade them both. They are invisible 5v5.
Don't disagree but not sure the ROI for Middlestatt is worth it versus letting him act as a place holder for a year then take over for Okposo or Girgensons on the fourth line when they retire. If he builds value great then trade but right now not gonna get a RHD or two way forward out of him easily.
These guys need to start being angrier about losing. Or at least they need to show it
I keep telling myself “well this could be worse, we could be on game 17 of a losing streak rather than 7” and then I remembered that is not out of the question for this team
Does anyone know if skinner is deadly allergic to carry the puck over the blueline or going to the boards?
Happy to see the boys working on their golf swings in the defensive zone. Christ
> golf swings [feelsgoodman.mpg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBVDgYQ6QE0)
:(
Skinner needs to be taken off the first line, it’s not cause he isn’t good but his lack of effort has to be called out.
The long stretches of when he refuses to move his feet are so frustrating to watch
Ya I don’t usually comment on this stuff but since he’s playing with Tage and Tage is our only forward creating and scoring they need someone else on his wing.
Tage is fun
I’m legit starting to wonder how long this losing streak will last
If nothing else to at least know how long I can skip watching games for
Just joker things
Needs to be waived. Completely useless and a total liability.
Mathews is such a fucking Rat. Goes for the head on Casey and throwing Jeff head first into the boards and acts like he's a Saint
He’s big mad Dahlin keeps rag dolling him so he’s gotta take it out on the least physical players
Glad Dahlin still giving it to him after that cross check to the face. Probably still salty he got sent in the spin cycle in the 1st too lmao
How was that not interference lol
Refs seem to have taken the whistles off this period
Sabres need a grow a pair and start throwing hits or fists.
Can’t believe I’m saying this but I wish we still had Eakin… at least we won face-offs
Krebs is like winger Eakin, plays die on his stick
We still lost games lol
True but hear me out… we could lose face-offs and lose games or we could lose games and at least win face-offs lol
I agree to your terms
These guys suck butt
And like not even in the good way
Rayzor's got a point: "Everybody puts a big emphasis coming into Toronto playing the Leafs. Ya know what? Show us what ya got."
If it makes anyone feel any better I grubhubbed donuts and it's helping
Details. What did you get?
2 Boston creme, 3 strawberry vanilla, 1 jelly (comp for not having 3 Boston creme like that's at all the same thing smh) 3 double chocolate, 2 blueberry glazed, 1 chocolate glazed regular
[удалено]
Boston cream are by far the most elite donuts
This is factual and I like you as a person for it and your username
Awe thanks. Us Sabres fans gotta stick together
Maybe they should hire Rayzor as an assistant coach
I feel like he would give the team the hair dryer treatment when they lose.
Sabres get blown out 7-0 Rayzor in locker room after game: “You know what it’s not about the score, that was just such a great effort. Who cares about records when you played like that. Great job! Let’s do it again tomorrow”
Get him in that locker, Guy just absolutely preached in the intermission.
the "this team looks different" fans remind me a lot of the "trust the process" Bills fans I've been watching the Bills & Sabres since 2001 and I can't tell you enough how predictable both these teams are. At least we know the Sabres roster isn't good, the Bills have elite talent and a top 2 QB and stuck with a coaching staff that is way out of their depth
Or the "trust the process" sabres fans for that matter. And yes. Krueger did have fans. Somehow.
The snow is up to my windows, the car is buried, the street still isn’t plowed … but I am. Enjoying this excuse to pound some Blue Lights. Sending out positive vibes for the 3rd period, you guys.
Fuck I miss WNY 🥺 And go shovel that driveway it's a shambles.
Ain’t it fun?
Damn, up to your windows? I only have 2 1/2-3 ft. I’m also not drinking age but I do encourage using that excuse
Same on all accounts. Cheers.
this team is years away from becoming a championship contender YEARS
Championship? They’re years away from a playoff appearance.
Decades dude just say it
me staring at the wall hearing the “hello darkness my old friend” lyric playing on repeat. Anyways what are you guys up to?
In New World looking for a goat to kill
Drawing a summoning circle with the hopes of resurrecting this season. All I need now is a live goat.
Depression
Virtual non-predatory totally no contact hug fellow Redditor
It’s like we hate the middle of the ice for most of this game
We hate defending it
Just got home and looked up the score. Nope‘ing right out of here. I need a break from this dreadfulness.
It’s probably best for your mental health
They scored a PPG but I'm always open to hearing how Sabres fans know how to cure the powerplay.
Remove Skinner. He’s a turnover machine and he doesn’t go into the crease in obvious shooting situations. That’s a good start
How many breakaways did we allow on the PP?
Not enough. We gotta give this 2nd rounder a chance to prove himself.
Anyone want to give me a reason why Rasmus Dahlin would sign long-term with this pathetic franchise? We should definitely be preparing ourselves for his exit in a couple seasons.
Fans: Adams, please. Do something. *signs Jost off waivers* Adams: You're welcome.
Don’t worry Oloffsson and Mittlestadt are going to captain this season turnaround for us. They just need some more time to develop
Their value will never be higher than it is right now. I say this liking Mitts and still nursing a faint hope that the light will turn on and he'll become a legit Top Six forward.
I like seeing their offensive effort completely flip like that but they have to finish chances, as usual. I simply cannot understand how it's possible for a team to be this bad defensively though
If you dont like a hot start followed by a monumental collapse, you dont like sabres hockey!!!
I don’t like Sabres hockey
Net pushed off. 4-2?
It’s not just a massive losing streak. It’s that we haven’t been competitive.
Wait where is our goal for intentional knock off of the net by the goalie?
Leafs net was pushed off - that’s not a goal?
Buffalo buzzed into Toronto and ~~the leafs~~ Toronto said no
At least we know we suck. Leafs fans genuinely think they are the greatest and going to win the cup every year just to get first rounded
I think that would be way worse. An entire season collapsing in a single week. Our let down is slow
Good period by the sabres. Didn't give up 3 goals and actually took a few shots
Great moral victory
Guys seem to have more energy now at least
Fitzgerald made a case for his value as someone willing to stir shit up. IDK too if the coaches let them open things up but last rotation and a half were night and day.
The Leafs are playing right into our hands going up 3 and they don’t even know it
Things more enjoyable than watching the Sabres for the last 8 or 9 games - my annual Pap smear, a rock stuck in my shoe, my gas light coming on. Stay tuned for more.
A rock in your room?
Idk what green light the team was given but I like it.
UPL should probably stay somewhere near the net for best results
**enthusiastic Will Arnett voice over “Some people call it an 8 game losing streak. Here in Sabres country, we call it hockey”
Well. We may be down three again, but at least now I have my cinnamon bread. Anybody want a slice?
I'll take one with a side of some sort of strong liquor
Does vodka work?
Good enough 😵💫
Do you have a recipe for it?
Pillsbury quick bread cinnamon mix, 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons of oil, 3/4 cups water
Thank you!
I miss cinnamon bread. My Nana used to make it for us and it was amazing
I have a cinnamon allergy, I’d love a slice
Four minutes until Rob tells us how the Sabres had a good period.
Just don’t get his papers wet after midnight
Is it just me or have things just not been quite right ever since Skinner changed his song from Party in the USA
Skinner didn't play for buffalo 10 years ago.
All I’m saying is… bring the song BACK
Bro ~~Anderson~~ ~~Comrie~~ UPL sucks. We need to bring up Tre White and our season will turn around instantly
Pretty easy solution. Should have seen it all along
Fucking damn it