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DynamicThreads
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 07.03.2013

Mar 16 @ 8:15 PM ET
Lindback can handle the puck like Broduer.

Edit: Brodeur.

Or Something.
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lancaster, NY
Joined: 07.17.2006

Mar 16 @ 8:17 PM ET
I HATE Ted Fricken Nolan
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lancaster, NY
Joined: 07.17.2006

Mar 16 @ 8:18 PM ET
I HATE Ted Fricken Nolan
- MEBSabresFAN




MIKE GREEEEEEEN!!!
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Mar 16 @ 8:18 PM ET
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Mar 16 @ 8:18 PM ET
I just think with his unique route-running and experience, he was a viable 2nd, 3rd option when Watkins was struggling and Woods was dropping every other pass. I think we win 11 games with him as a better check-down or slot option for our QBs. Whenever Kyle Orton did have time in the pocket he danced around like a pansy waiting for a Rookie and a Sophomore to shake their CBs. Stevie would have already done that.

But whatever. Anyone who says Stevie Johnson wasn't a good to great receiver, especially that Harvin is better or they'd rather have Harvin now is out of their mind.


BTW, wtf are the Sabres doing tonight.

- DynamicThreads

Harvin is a better fit for what we are doing. Stevie was a great route runner, but he wasn't good after the catch.

Also, Watkins is so much better than Stevie already it isn't even funny
twistedwrister9
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Zach Bogosian as Hitman: Agent 47, NY
Joined: 02.10.2011

Mar 16 @ 8:19 PM ET
Great tank play there by Brokeback. His movement on that play made zero sense
DynamicThreads
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 07.03.2013

Mar 16 @ 8:27 PM ET
Harvin is a better fit for what we are doing. Stevie was a great route runner, but he wasn't good after the catch.

Also, Watkins is so much better than Stevie already it isn't even funny

- sbroads24


How is Harvin a better fit? We are a run first Offense going into the year. Aside from Kick Returns, I don't see how Harvin is a better fit. I understand Stevie was in Roman's system last year and didn't exactly flourish, but I don't see how Harvin is going to put up more than 500yds. Which is about what SJ did in 12 or 13 games with SF. He would have easily put up 750 in a full year, especially since Kaep started to clique with him late in the year.

You know who wasn't good after the catch? Marvin Harrison. That guy hit the turf immedietely every single time he caught it.


I wouldn't say Watkins is so much better at this point than Stevie, but he almost certainly will be a better, more reliable receiver in his career and go down as better. Watkins looked completely absent for about 5 games last year, and no, his injury/injuries are not an excuse. Stevie played with a wonky groin every year and still put up 1k/3x.
Herzeleid
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Victor Hedman and Kucherov can go f themselves. Twice.
Joined: 06.21.2013

Mar 16 @ 8:28 PM ET
Lindback can handle the puck like Broduer.

Edit: Brodeur.

Or Something.

- DynamicThreads


But can he stop the puck like Hasek
DynamicThreads
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 07.03.2013

Mar 16 @ 8:29 PM ET
But can he stop the puck like Hasek
- Herzeleid


He can stop the puck like Essensa.
Buffalo-Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I lost a bet, NY
Joined: 07.05.2007

Mar 16 @ 8:31 PM ET
I think the announcing had been fine so far
I actually like Keith Jones
Milbury is the guy I can't F-ing stand
I like Roenick too

- jdfitz77



Keith Jones is a guy I always liked. He's always been supremely cool with buffalo. I love how he took the opportunity to remind America that we have Evander Kane.

Edit: yes I have the volume back on
Buffalo-Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I lost a bet, NY
Joined: 07.05.2007

Mar 16 @ 8:32 PM ET
For goalie next year, would you like:

Enroth
Nuevirth
Or Lindback?
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Mar 16 @ 8:34 PM ET
How is Harvin a better fit? We are a run first Offense going into the year. Aside from Kick Returns, I don't see how Harvin is a better fit. I understand Stevie was in Roman's system last year and didn't exactly flourish, but I don't see how Harvin is going to put up more than 500yds. Which is about what SJ did in 12 or 13 games with SF. He would have easily put up 750 in a full year, especially since Kaep started to clique with him late in the year.

You know who wasn't good after the catch? Marvin Harrison. That guy hit the turf immedietely every single time he caught it.


I wouldn't say Watkins is so much better at this point than Stevie, but he almost certainly will be a better, more reliable receiver in his career and go down as better. Watkins looked completely absent for about 5 games last year, and no, his injury/injuries are not an excuse. Stevie played with a wonky groin every year and still put up 1k/3x.

- DynamicThreads

Because Harvin is a better slot receiver. His speed, and the possibility of us handing off to him will create matchup problems.

Listen, I'm a huge Stevie Johnson fan, but he isn't much better if any better than Robert Woods.
DynamicThreads
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 07.03.2013

Mar 16 @ 8:38 PM ET
Because Harvin is a better slot receiver. His speed, and the possibility of us handing off to him will create matchup problems.

Listen, I'm a huge Stevie Johnson fan, but he isn't much better if any better than Robert Woods.

- sbroads24



Bold: Fair enough. You sold your point.

Italic: I'm sorry but I completely disagree. Woods makes some spectacular catches, and I like Robert Woods a lot, but he drops more passes than Stevie ever did and until he puts up 1,000 yds at least once, let alone 3 consecutive seasons, I just don't see how you can call him just as good or almost as good as Stevie.
Pierceme69
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 02.13.2007

Mar 16 @ 8:42 PM ET
I hope to see a typical rotten 3rd period so we can get out with the regulation loss.
sippyd
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Some unreal areas in the suburbs of Detroit. Buffalo, being smaller, simply doesn't have that.-Prock, NY
Joined: 09.30.2007

Mar 16 @ 8:49 PM ET
Lindback can handle the puck like Broduer.

Edit: Brodeur.

Or Something.

- DynamicThreads


He's the reason they're not bottled up in their own end. Maybe they should keep him.


sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Mar 16 @ 8:52 PM ET
Bold: Fair enough. You sold your point.

Italic: I'm sorry but I completely disagree. Woods makes some spectacular catches, and I like Robert Woods a lot, but he drops more passes than Stevie ever did and until he puts up 1,000 yds at least once, let alone 3 consecutive seasons, I just don't see how you can call him just as good or almost as good as Stevie.

- DynamicThreads

To be fair, Woods has done more the first 2 years than Johnson did.

I expect Woods to have decent 750-900 yard seasons with competent QB play. I think he could be a 1,000 yard season if he had to play as a #1
Herzeleid
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Victor Hedman and Kucherov can go f themselves. Twice.
Joined: 06.21.2013

Mar 16 @ 8:56 PM ET
I hope to see a typical rotten 3rd period so we can get out with the regulation loss.
- Pierceme69


That, and edmonton better (frank)ing win
Pierceme69
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 02.13.2007

Mar 16 @ 9:03 PM ET
That, and edmonton better (frank)ing win
- Herzeleid

I see them winning twice this week
Pierceme69
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 02.13.2007

Mar 16 @ 9:08 PM ET
Both Caps PPs were awful tonight and they are 2 for 2.
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Mar 16 @ 9:11 PM ET
Because Harvin is a better slot receiver. His speed, and the possibility of us handing off to him will create matchup problems.

Listen, I'm a huge Stevie Johnson fan, but he isn't much better if any better than Robert Woods.

- sbroads24

Johnsons ideal spot on the field is also in the slot.
metzeric
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 07.06.2006

Mar 16 @ 9:18 PM ET
Ennis played the entire pp that never happens when we are in the playoffs and really need to win
Pierceme69
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 02.13.2007

Mar 16 @ 9:22 PM ET
Awww come on. Larsson is killing us.
gordong
Location: NY
Joined: 02.06.2007

Mar 16 @ 9:22 PM ET
damn it.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Mar 16 @ 9:24 PM ET
Mother F$$KER
bflbilsfan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Mesa, AZ
Joined: 08.14.2010

Mar 16 @ 9:24 PM ET
Awww come on. Larsson is killing us.
- Pierceme69

did he NOT get the memo???
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