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jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 2 @ 4:49 PM ET
If nothing else is accomplished this year Id like them to figure out the reason the best powerplay became an AHL powerplay.

I fully expected a drop off, but maybe to the middle of the pack. They were 0 for 3 with zero shots despite having two of the leagues best shot getters.

- Sabresfan-365


Right?
I didn’t want to assume we’d be #1 again,
but I did think we’d still be top10

Weird
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 2 @ 4:53 PM ET
We seem to have some foodies on here

Anyone ever make a bbq sauce with either a Dr Pepper or Root Beer base?

Both intrigue me
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 4:54 PM ET
Not really a fan of the “comedic” superhero movies like the latest Thor & Guardians Movies
They’re ok, just not my preference

- jdfitz77

I grew up with those comic books and to see them come to life on the big screen is a hoot
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 2 @ 4:54 PM ET
Right?
I didn’t want to assume we’d be #1 again,
but I did think we’d still be top10

Weird

- jdfitz77



Id go back to four forwards on the PP as a start...maybe simplify the entry? Its just strange. If I didn't know better I'd say they wanted to get their coach fired
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 4:57 PM ET
If nothing else is accomplished this year Id like them to figure out the reason the best powerplay became an AHL powerplay.

I fully expected a drop off, but maybe to the middle of the pack. They were 0 for 3 with zero shots despite having two of the leagues best shot getters.

- Sabresfan-365

the drop off is unbelievable and might be even worse than the numbers show
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 4:59 PM ET
Id go back to four forwards on the PP as a start...maybe simplify the entry? Its just strange. If I didn't know better I'd say they wanted to get their coach fired
- Sabresfan-365

their confidence is shattered...imo, at this point, no trade is going to shake them out of it...even firing a coach wouldn't do much...and i'm not saying housley should be fired either....trading a core player may not be the best move here
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 2 @ 5:01 PM ET
their confidence is shattered...imo, at this point, no trade is going to shake them out of it...even firing a coach wouldn't do much...and i'm not saying housley should be fired either....trading a core player may not be the best move here
- Michael Pachla



They should try something semi-drastic though. Put Fasching in for Reinhart or something.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Dec 2 @ 5:04 PM ET
Probably going out to see LTJ Bukem instead of the game tonight... I'm not even a fan of D&B but this team is embarrassing to watch.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 2 @ 5:06 PM ET
Guys were slow and can’t score, what should we do?

Call up a guy who can’t skate and barely scores
chilliard77
Location: AZ
Joined: 08.23.2011

Dec 2 @ 5:08 PM ET
We seem to have some foodies on here

Anyone ever make a bbq sauce with either a Dr Pepper or Root Beer base?

Both intrigue me

- jdfitz77

Both sound good
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:08 PM ET
Id go back to four forwards on the PP as a start...maybe simplify the entry? Its just strange. If I didn't know better I'd say they wanted to get their coach fired
- Sabresfan-365


Is it too simple to just go back to what was working last year?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:09 PM ET
They should try something semi-drastic though. Put Fasching in for Reinhart or something.
- Sabresfan-365


no...but fasching in for moulson might be a step in the right direction
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Dec 2 @ 5:10 PM ET
I’m not the one who thinks melting down like a psycho on a message board will make a difference

And I GUARANTEE my IQ is higher than yours

- jdfitz77

Said every bartender ever. Apparently you need to pass an MCAT to make an old fashioned these days.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:10 PM ET
Is it too simple to just go back to what was working last year?
- jdfitz77

I think they tried something like that in October...I could be wrong but thought I remember hearing something like that
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:11 PM ET
I grew up with those comic books and to see them come to life on the big screen is a hoot
- Michael Pachla


I hear ya
The Dark Knight trilogy is more my idea of a real good superhero movie though

Not that I mind the comedic elements in some
Just seems like Guardians (for example) relies on it too much
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Dec 2 @ 5:12 PM ET
ROR for Benn. Could you and would you?
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:13 PM ET
Said every bartender ever. Apparently you need to pass an MCAT to make an old fashioned these days.
- Hatboro_Swords


Could u give us some more of your original takes on how McVay is a smart offensive coach?

Ya know, since u were the first person to ever have that unique opinion
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 2 @ 5:15 PM ET
no...but fasching in for moulson might be a step in the right direction
- Michael Pachla



that doesn't actually send a message. young guy for useless dead weight. But bench an underachiever and it sends a message.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 2 @ 5:15 PM ET
ROR for Benn. Could you and would you?
- Hatboro_Swords



No and Yes
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:17 PM ET
I think they tried something like that in October...I could be wrong but thought I remember hearing something like that
- Michael Pachla


Seems to me like they’ve been switching things around quite a bit with personnel

When I’m working I don’t watch the games close enough to pick up particular strategy

I’d go back to last years personnel grouping & style and stick with that for a bit
Can’t be any worse than what we’ve been doing
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Dec 2 @ 5:17 PM ET
ROR for Benn. Could you and would you?
- Hatboro_Swords

Jamie or Jordie?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:20 PM ET
I hear ya
The Dark Knight trilogy is more my idea of a real good superhero movie though

Not that I mind the comedic elements in some
Just seems like Guardians (for example) relies on it too much

- jdfitz77

point taken...the dark knight is one of my favs as heath ledgers performance is legendary
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:20 PM ET
Guys were slow and can’t score, what should we do?

Call up a guy who can’t skate and barely scores

- sbroads24


You’re the one who wants to shake things up
I’ve been the biggest anti-Fasching guy on here since day1 with him...
but he is good in front of the net
Playing him on the PP isn’t a horrible idea
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:21 PM ET
point taken...the dark knight is one of my favs as heath ledgers performance is legendary
- Michael Pachla


Agree,
He was amazing

What’s the next Super Hero movie coming out?
Black Panther?
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 2 @ 5:23 PM ET
that doesn't actually send a message. young guy for useless dead weight. But bench an underachiever and it sends a message.
- Sabresfan-365

i'm not sure a message can be sent at this point...it looks like they're too far gone...they need a couple of breaks early tonight, they'll need a couple of big saves, and a player to step up...even then, it won't be easy
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