See that's where you're wrong, it was a 4th offered for Mez from the Ducks before they settled on Brewer who is now hurt.
- SABRES 89

My source laughs that one off.

No they arent. That little win streak gave you false faith.
- theblueandgold

I drank the kool aid

I drank the kool aid


- homiedclown

I didnt. Not because Im pro tank, but the numbers were just so off. You cant win constantly being outshot and out possessed. Youre goalie isnt going to constantly be putting up .970 sv % every night. And lastly, how long has it been since we faced a backup goalie?

I drank the kool aid


- homiedclown

I did too. I think the injury to Gionta forced the lines to get scrambled and that has knocked any little bit of quality way out of this team. I'm not saying Gionta was particularly good, but he let everyone play where they were most comfortable.

Now, they're playing patchwork lineups, and there isn't nearly enough quality in the team to do that.

Allthat said, I don't think we are as bad as we have looked for the last 2 weeks. We need to get people back to playing where they are comfortable, in the lines there comfortable with and get the next coach in place. I'm done w Ted.

I did too. I think the injury to Gionta forced the lines to get scrambled and that has knocked any little bit of quality way out of this team. I'm not saying Gionta was particularly good, but he let everyone play where they were most comfortable.

Now, they're playing patchwork lineups, and there isn't nearly enough quality in the team to do that.

Allthat said, I don't think we are as bad as we have looked for the last 2 weeks. We need to get people back to playing where they are comfortable, in the lines there comfortable with and get the next coach in place. I'm done w Ted.
- Der Kaiser

I think we are as bad as we've been the last 2 weeks, because thats how bad we were for the first 20 games of the season when we were comfortably in last place.

I agree that Gionta and Mitchell were a key to the lineup, but the GEM line has gone stone cold. Thats not due to anyone else but themselves.

I think we are as bad as we've been the last 2 weeks, because thats how bad we were for the first 20 games of the season when we were comfortably in last place.

I agree that Gionta and Mitchell were a key to the lineup, but the GEM line has gone stone cold. Thats not due to anyone else but themselves.
- theblueandgold

They gelled after the first 20 games. Now they're moving backwards. That's on the coach.

I didnt. Not because Im pro tank, but the numbers were just so off. You cant win constantly being outshot and out possessed. Youre goalie isnt going to constantly be putting up .970 sv % every night. And lastly, how long has it been since we faced a backup goalie?
- theblueandgold

Varone shows way more effort then many millionaires on this team

I find that disturbing and kind of think Nolan has lost the team

I agree that Gionta and Mitchell were a key to the lineup, but the GEM line has gone stone cold. Thats not due to anyone else but themselves.
- theblueandgold

second line talent playing top line by default

They gelled after the first 20 games. Now they're moving backwards. That's on the coach.
- Der Kaiser

3 points in last 12 games

3

They gelled after the first 20 games. Now they're moving backwards. That's on the coach.
- Der Kaiser

Well actually, after the first 20 games is when Nolan made his first lineup switch. And thats what benefited the team. That win streak, IMO, was on Nolan.

He moved Ennis to wing and put Girgensons as 1C. He moved Hodgson from 2C and down the lineup. He created the Flynn-Mitchell-Gionta line at #2 which was providing quality defensive help and also secondary scoring. He was riding Enroth who was hot (and in his time here in BUF has always been proven to stay hot as long as you keep riding him. Hes never been good on spot duty, but only during long injury absences to Miller). He also stopped playing Benoit-Meszaros and insert Zadorov into the lineup who thrived playing 2nd pair with Risto. And when Benoit or Meszaros were in the lineup they were getting less than 8 min a night and the top 4 were getting 20+

Injuries, illnesses, and players going cold... oh have I mentioned enough that we've also only played 2 backup goalies in the last 12 games?

3 points in last 12 games

3
- homiedclown

And not even skating around when they get back to the ice after the intermissions

Varone shows way more effort then many millionaires on this team

I find that disturbing and kind of think Nolan has lost the team
- homiedclown

Eh... idk. Ennis never quits. His motor is always revved.

rochester loses 2-0 last night
http://theahl.com/stats/o...eport.php?game_id=1014002

hacket stopped 26 of 28 in his first game back

gringo and varone each -2

Eh... idk. Ennis never quits. His motor is always revved.
- theblueandgold

yeah he has been the one constant bright spot for the sabres

I actually am fine keeping him for the rebuild and put him in the girgens class of next to untouchables

And not even skating around when they get back to the ice after the intermissions
- Der Kaiser

I was livid when I saw that

I was livid when I saw that
- homiedclown

I agree. Teddys time is done.

Jeff Blashill

yeah he has been the one constant bright spot for the sabres

I actually am fine keeping him for the rebuild and put him in the girgens class of next to untouchables
- homiedclown

Ive favored Ennis for a while now. Always have liked him. Too much skill.

I agree. Teddys time is done.

Jeff Blashill
- Der Kaiser

Guy Boucher

Ive favored Ennis for a while now. Always have liked him. Too much skill.
- theblueandgold

Just as important he's got the sick flow.

Schwartz sounds like he might stay

Guy Boucher
- homiedclown

One can dream but could you imagine Terry outbidding everyone for Babcock