I think Brunette got fed his lunch by Cooper, and they got goalie’d for the most part.

Games 1 and 2 Florida outplayed Tampa at even strength but Vasy was the difference and special teams killed them.

Game 3 they got boat raced and deserved to lose.

Game 4 they outplayed Tampa but got goalied again.

Would have been interesting to see how that series went if Coach Q was on the bench
- Pegullaville

After game 3 they got motorboated and deserved to lose ☝️

Do they make the new guys sit in the hallway for team meetings?

They brought in the vets , maybe to do veteran hockey things. Block shots, hit and score at a reasonable pace in comparison to the regular season.

I get it, you love reinhart. And were proven wrong again
- Boss34

I Love my mom and country.

There captain was a ghost all playoffs. Theres the issue.

With Tampa it started with there best players. Stamkos and Hedman showed the others wtf to do. Why did Barkov and Hub's not do the same? Ekblad was atrocious against Tampaa as well.

I think Brunette got fed his lunch by Cooper, and they got goalie’d for the most part.

Games 1 and 2 Florida outplayed Tampa at even strength but Vasy was the difference and special teams killed them.

Game 3 they got boat raced and deserved to lose.

Game 4 they outplayed Tampa but got goalied again.

Would have been interesting to see how that series went if Coach Q was on the bench
- Pegullaville

This series can be summed up by saying that the team that's been there before beat the team that hasn't, and that includes the goaltenders. Experience won this series.

I think they put to much trust in Barkov and Hurbredeau.

There was a PP in game 3 i think where they did the same pass across crease like 3-4 times and Tampa knew exactly what was going to happen. The look on Giroux face when the whistle blew was like "why tf are we not trying anything else"
- DirtyDan

the team took a poop in the entire playoffs. the caps are mediocre as all (frank) and they barely got by them. they never had the horsepower to get past tampa anyway.

I think the Sabres could have Fiala if they wanted him, for an extremely reasonable price. Career/age wise, how is he any different than Reinhart or Buchnevich?
- TheSabresTaco

Good post

I think they put to much trust in Barkov and Hurbredeau.

There was a PP in game 3 i think where they did the same pass across crease like 3-4 times and Tampa knew exactly what was going to happen. The look on Giroux face when the whistle blew was like "why tf are we not trying anything else"
- DirtyDan

I'd take him.

Not according to Minny fans, who think they're getting a top 10 pick, young prospect, naming rights to the street taco's when born, and some chips and salsa for him.

Plus, the obligatory additional second.
- SDSabre

if he's traded, then lol gl

Who's captain next year? Okposo seems like the guy but I hope he stays an A

I think the Sabres could have Fiala if they wanted him, for an extremely reasonable price. Career/age wise, how is he any different than Reinhart or Buchnevich?
- TheSabresTaco

He just scored at a ppg pace. Hes going to get paid with term. We just can't take that risk right now. I'd rather take our time with the young guys and pay them when the time comes

Anyone trading 9th for John Gibson?

I just wonder if they're too talented a team, if you know what I mean.

Go find your Bob Nystrom and/or Butch Goring.
- Powerslave

If that’s what helps their PK not give up 4 PP goals in games 1 and 2 then absolutely.

I thought Florida and Tampa were relatively equal but special teams killed the Cat and all of a sudden they were up 2-0 in the series and it changed the complexion of everything

if he's traded, then lol gl
- TheSabresTaco

O I know. Guerin has to trade him or Dumba, and he's leaning Dumba it would seem. Teams are going to low ball him for sure. It'll just be which team low balls the highest, while also being willing to back the dump trucks for him. Fiala wants to get paid, as he should.

Who's captain next year? Okposo seems like the guy but I hope he stays an A
- chilliard77

I agree. I know they value his presence in the locker room, but I would rather see the captain be a guy who will be on this team when it's good. Okposo likely won't be.

the team took a poop in the entire playoffs. the caps are mediocre as all (frank) and they barely got by them. they never had the horsepower to get past tampa anyway.
- TheSabresTaco

Starts with your leaders. It's the reason they're the LEADERS.

Caps are playoff heavy team too. They know what it takes. And they grind you down.

Anyone trading 9th for John Gibson?
- chilliard77

no.

go take a look at Corey Schneider, 2013

Tampa got a big rest advantage by sweeping Florida. Carolina still can't figure out how to win a road game in the playoffs. That series will likely go 6 or 7.

Anyone trading 9th for John Gibson?
- chilliard77

Portillo Johnson 28 and Mitts

I agree. I know they value his presence in the locker room, but I would rather see the captain be a guy who will be on this team when it's good. Okposo likely won't be.
- buffalofan19

It would be like Steve Ott 2.0. Great guy and leader, but might put him over his head. Felt he preformed better as an 'A'.

I know it's trending to have no captain, my preference is to have one. Maybe Alex Tuch or Rasmus? Tough to say who's leading in the room.

Starts with your leaders. It's the reason they're the LEADERS.

Caps are playoff heavy team too. They know what it takes. And they grind you down.
- DirtyDan

While true, it took that group almost a decade to get to a point where you could say that about them.

no.

go take a look at Corey Schneider, 2013
- TheSabresTaco

He still had 3 great seasons in NJ before blowing up

Who's captain next year? Okposo seems like the guy but I hope he stays an A
- chilliard77

early on i said Tuch due to age, but it has become difficult for me to not say Okposo, even with a year left on his contract.

I've been a firm supporter of him the past few years, so I'd consider either one of those guys a win regardless.

no.

go take a look at Corey Schneider, 2013
- TheSabresTaco

Yeah that one didn't work out great. I believe Gibson >>> Schnieder though.

He has been linked to us in the past

early on i said Tuch due to age, but it has become difficult for me to not say Okposo, even with a year left on his contract.

I've been a firm supporter of him the past few years, so I'd consider either one of those guys a win regardless.
- TheSabresTaco

Tuch's definitely a leader in that room but IDK if he's C material IMO

He just scored at a ppg pace. Hes going to get paid with term. We just can't take that risk right now. I'd rather take our time with the young guys and pay them when the time comes
- DirtyDan

it is Kevyn and Jason's job to analyze his potential short and long term role with this team and whether it is worth taking and paying him his contract demands to be here.

Anyone trading 9th for John Gibson?
- chilliard77

I would. And never look back