Yeah that's the thing, Darius and Williams have a ton of potential as D tackles in a 4-3 system, but as talented as they both are I don't see either one of them ever being great as a nose tackle in a 3-4 system. You have to play to your strengths, and I think the Bills would be wise to switch to a full time 4-3 base defense and acquire a big time pass rusher be it Mario Williams, or a trade for Osi Umenyiora...or both!

BTW with 5 of the 6 teams directly ahead of the Sabres acquiring points last night it just goes to show how impossible this playoff run is going to be. Theres just too many teams to leap over, and with the bonus point for OT losses the Sabres only shot is to have a 9 or 10 game winning streak at some point. Which could happen, but until it does the playoffs are a mile away.
- SabreHess

Never, Ever say NEVER

Never, Ever say NEVER
- rapperray

I didn't say never.

But until the Sabres win 6 or 7 games in a row I won't let my hopes get up too high. They're off to as good a start post all star break as they can be, but they can't slow down from here. It'll be fun to watch.

I didn't say never.

But until the Sabres win 6 or 7 games in a row I won't let my hopes get up too high. They're off to as good a start post all star break as they can be, but they can't slow down from here. It'll be fun to watch.
- SabreHess

Agreed.................

CBS Sports' Pete Prisco expects free agent DE/OLB Mario Williams to become the highest paid defensive player in the NFL if he hits the open market.
Williams has the No. 1 overall pick pedigree, the measurables, the age (just turned 27), the versatility, and the production to incite a feeding frenzy once the cap-strapped Texans pass on the franchise tag at $22.9 million. SI.com's Don Banks suggests the Bills, Jags, and Bucs as the top three suitors, with the Packers as a wild card. We've also seen the Chargers and Raiders connected to Williams.
- SABRES 89

Yes please. Its not like they don't have cap room. Hell they will have to hit a cap floor next year.

Never, Ever say NEVER
- rapperray

9th-15th of the east

9 Washington -54 28 21 5 61
10 Winnipeg --56 26 24 6 58
11 Montreal ---55 22 24 9 53
12 Tampa Bay 53 23 24 6 52
13 Buffalo----- 53 23 24 6 52
14 NY Islanders 53 22 23 8 52
15 Carolina ---55 20 25 10 50

Bottom 5 of the league

25 Buffalo------ 53 23 24 6 52
26 NY Islanders 53 22 23 8 52
27 Anaheim ----53 21 24 8 50
28 Carolina ---55 20 25 10 50
29 Edmonton-- 54 21 28 5 47
30 Columbus --54 15 33 6 36

9th-15th of the east

9 Washington -54 28 21 5 61
10 Winnipeg --56 26 24 6 58
11 Montreal ---55 22 24 9 53
12 Tampa Bay 53 23 24 6 52
13 Buffalo----- 53 23 24 6 52
14 NY Islanders 53 22 23 8 52
15 Carolina ---55 20 25 10 50

Bottom 5 of the league

25 Buffalo------ 53 23 24 6 52
26 NY Islanders 53 22 23 8 52
27 Anaheim ----53 21 24 8 50
28 Carolina ---55 20 25 10 50
29 Edmonton-- 54 21 28 5 47
30 Columbus --54 15 33 6 36
- cabin

And your point is?

And your point is?
- rapperray

Sharp


I didn't say never. Just posting the stats

Right now they just need to have a one game at a time mentality, and focus on getting back to and subsequently over .500

Sharp


I didn't say never. Just posting the stats
- cabin

Granted several things have to go the right way for the Sabres to make it into the playoffs but anything is possible.
Tanking is out of the question. What free agent would want to sign with a team that purposely tanks just to get a higher draft choice? Most "star" players want to sign with teams that "want" to win. Not just the owners but players must "want" to win....

Granted several things have to go the right way for the Sabres to make it into the playoffs but anything is possible.
Tanking is out of the question. What free agent would want to sign with a team that purposely tanks just to get a higher draft choice? Most "star" players want to sign with teams that "want" to win. Not just the owners but players must "want" to win....
- rapperray

Completely agree, tanking is something the fans talk about but should never cross the mind of a player. Even if the higher ups in the organization would prefer a better draft position the players on the ice still have pride and want to win.

Also playoffs or not, some guys are UFAs or RFAs after the year, their performance will directly affect their ability to gain another NHL contract.

Right now they just need to have a one game at a time mentality, and focus on getting back to and subsequently over .500
- SabreHess

^This....

One game at a time.. keep playing with the passion they have been... Defense keep playing hard in front of Miller...

Is Enroth gonna get the start tomorrow night though??
talk about slowing down momentum..

^This....

One game at a time.. keep playing with the passion they have been... Defense keep playing hard in front of Miller...

Is Enroth gonna get the start tomorrow night though??
talk about slowing down momentum..
- MillerTime1130

We don't wanna burn miller out . next month we have a TON of games

Granted several things have to go the right way for the Sabres to make it into the playoffs but anything is possible.
Tanking is out of the question. What free agent would want to sign with a team that purposely tanks just to get a higher draft choice? Most "star" players want to sign with teams that "want" to win. Not just the owners but players must "want" to win....
- rapperray

I don't want us to purposely tank. but even with the wins we have other teams are winning also. Its not gonna be easy thats for sure.

We don't wanna burn miller out . next month we have a TON of games
- cabin

Wow... 16 games next month.. but only 2 back-to-backs is a good sign...

I don't want us to purposely tank. but even with the wins we have other teams are winning also. Its not gonna be easy thats for sure.
- cabin

No doubt............ I just want this team to be attractive to any UFA's that might be available in July.... Losing and finishing next to last would not be very attractive to them....

We don't wanna burn miller out . next month we have a TON of games
- cabin

Yeah they have to squeeze some Enroth starrts in there somewhere. As unlikely as a playoff push is, it is even less likely if they run Miller into the ground. Keeping him fresh will be vital in any attempt to make a run at the 8 seed.

Talk about a wet dream for NBC...imagine the Sabres got within 2 points of the final spot going into the last game of the season. Buffalo plays @ Boston on the last saturday of the year on NBC. Milbury's head would explode.

goatmez and 3 firsts for roy
- homiedclown

Yeah they have to squeeze some Enroth starrts in there somewhere. As unlikely as a playoff push is, it is even less likely if they run Miller into the ground. Keeping him fresh will be vital in any attempt to make a run at the 8 seed.

Talk about a wet dream for NBC...imagine the Sabres got within 2 points of the final spot going into the last game of the season. Buffalo plays @ Boston on the last saturday of the year on NBC. Milbury's head would explode.
- SabreHess

They also play Toronto twice in the last 4 games... That could be a huge 4 points to make up the places 7-9

They also play Toronto twice in the last 4 games... That could be a huge 4 points to make up the places 7-9
- MillerTime1130

Ok now I know your still drunk

Ok now I know your still drunk
- cabin

Why do you say that?? I wasn't exactly meaning that Buffalo would be in places 7-9.. but if Toronto loses 2 games late in the season like that it could change the landscape..

I think Buffalo will finish either 9 or 10 and only 2-3 points out of the playoffs..

I think Ottawa will fall out.. and Wsh and Fla will get in..

I hope Toronto falls out and we or Winnepeg get in though...

Ok now I know your still drunk
- cabin

It's the same old with this team.

A Lindy Ruff team is:

Almost always a second half team just trying to sneak into the playoffs.

As far as the playoff race thing, not that I think they have a snowball's chance in hell at winning even in the first round, I've always fealt that if a team is within 3 points even in the last week they have a legitimate chance if they're a 'Hot' team.

If they continue to play like they've played the last 5 games they'll definitely be within sniffing distance. Just enough to either barely make it and lose in the first round or miss out altogether.

In either case they'll screw up their draft position in a bad way.

Hmm. Must be a Buffalo sports thing...

As far as the playoff race thing, not that I think they have a snowball's chance in hell at winning even in the first round, I've always fealt that if a team is within 3 points even in the last week they have a legitimate chance if they're a 'Hot' team.

If they continue to play like they've played the last 5 games they'll definitely be within sniffing distance. Just enough to either barely make it and lose in the first round or miss out altogether.

In either case they'll screw up their draft position in a bad way.

Hmm. Must be a Buffalo sports thing...
- Pairo11

If a team ever sucked for a better draft pick.. I would never cheer for them again.. They should lose their fan base immediately...

So I got an honest question...

Is it worth the extra money to come see the Sabres play at home in Buffalo..

or is it safe to see them play in like say Chicago which is only a few hour drive from me..

(Keep in mind... I have never been to a Sabre game... nor have I ever been to an NHL game)

As far as the playoff race thing, not that I think they have a snowball's chance in hell at winning even in the first round, I've always fealt that if a team is within 3 points even in the last week they have a legitimate chance if they're a 'Hot' team.

If they continue to play like they've played the last 5 games they'll definitely be within sniffing distance. Just enough to either barely make it and lose in the first round or miss out altogether.

In either case they'll screw up their draft position in a bad way.

Hmm. Must be a Buffalo sports thing...
- Pairo11

And that is and always has been a problem for me with teams that Darcy and Lindy build.