I'll start with your math seeming off unless you don't think it matters who is paired with one of Dahlin or Power.

Overall, a top end team needs 4 quality defensemen in their top 4.

Three is not enough, especially when you factor in injuries.

Speaking of that, has Samuelsson missed more games then he has played so far as a Sabre? You don't see an issue there?

The lack of organizational depth on defense is a big problem.
- kingcong39

That’s why Tuch needs to be immediately traded for a Top 4 D

Could be tuch for captain.

Strange that when okposo went down, we only needed gurgs and dahlin to wear the "A"

Girgs goes down and they need to new "A's". Not 1


For everyone that thinks leadership doesn't matter, these last few games should be an indication.....

Veterans are needed.

Handing out the "A's" at the same time is a coaches copp out. Didnt want to choose between tuch and tage. 🤔
- Boss34

Leadership is very important. It is why they are now a losing team, the losses started before the injuries to two of the most irrelevant players on the team.

If Tuch could land us a top 4 D, I’ll help pack his bags
- lulags

I wouldn't do that, there's very few players playing well right now for the Sabres. Tuch has been bounced around lines and is still almost a point for game player. He's made a few bad passes, they all have.

Overreaction buzz.

Where things are never as good as they seem, but never as bad as some make it out to be either.
- Pegullaville

8 losses in a row.

1-2 teams a year have a stretch like this.

We do it every, single, year.

It’s exactly as bad as it seems

Defense isn't the problem
Goaltending isn't the problem
Offense isn't the problem

Coaching is the problem

Zero in game adjustment
Minimal changes to the line combos in 8 games
No one in front of the net
No one in front of the net on the PP
No offensive transition

Its almost like there is no coaching at all.

I would put same blame on Adams too for not making changes or bringing in players that can help

How hard is it to put a man in front of the net on the power play??? News is out on The Tage Thompson one timer on the PP its not working anymore.

8 losses in a row.

1-2 teams a year have a stretch like this.

We do it every, single, year.

It’s exactly as bad as it seems
- sbroads24

And no miraculous culture change coming. We will stay the course, expect gold for our UFA at the deadline, get a 7th-10th pick that may or may not pan out 3,4 years down the road. Do very little over the summer FA period and expect success next year too

I'll start with your math seeming off unless you don't think it matters who is paired with one of Dahlin or Power.

Overall, a top end team needs 4 quality defensemen in their top 4.

Three is not enough, especially when you factor in injuries.

Speaking of that, has Samuelsson missed more games then he has played so far as a Sabre? You don't see an issue there?

The lack of organizational depth on defense is a big problem.
- kingcong39

We have nothing zero, zilch and how can people not see that. And the great thing is this draft sucks for Dman, don't even think there's one ranked in the top 20. If Johnson walks we are in trouble. And this sh!t show on ice is pushing him farther away.

How hard is it to put a man in front of the net on the power play???
- sabresfan69

Incredibly hard when the only men on your team are running point and taking the one timer on the self same power play you describe.

Incredibly hard when the only men on your team are running point and taking the one timer on the self same power play you describe.
- lacaprup

I describe? Did you watch the game last night or no?

Watch the video. Then post accordingly

And no miraculous culture change coming. We will stay the course, expect gold for our UFA at the deadline, get a 7th-10th pick that may or may not pan out 3,4 years down the road. Do very little over the summer FA period and expect success next year too
- lulags

Groundhog Syndrome

We have nothing zero, zilch and how can people not see that. And the great thing is this draft sucks for Dman, don't even think there's one ranked in the top 20. If Johnson walks we are in trouble. And this sh!t show on ice is pushing him farther away.
- Buff36

Don’t forget Dahlin bridge deal expiring

And no miraculous culture change coming. We will stay the course, expect gold for our UFA at the deadline, get a 7th-10th pick that may or may not pan out 3,4 years down the road. Do very little over the summer FA period and expect success next year too
- lulags

Find another team. Why is this so hard for Western New Yorkers to comprehend?

I'll start with your math seeming off unless you don't think it matters who is paired with one of Dahlin or Power.

Overall, a top end team needs 4 quality defensemen in their top 4.

Three is not enough, especially when you factor in injuries.

Speaking of that, has Samuelsson missed more games then he has played so far as a Sabre? You don't see an issue there?

The lack of organizational depth on defense is a big problem.
- kingcong39

Well, dahlin and power seem to be a 50 minute pair currently.
Samuelsson should play another 25 if healthy.

If 1 of these 3 guys can't cover for a mediocre 4th defenseman, then we have a problem. Great defenseman make their mates better....

I agree with a lack of depth past joker, bush and bryson.
Those 3 suck at times.

Goaltending, lack of good physical forwards, 4-6 defenseman IMO

Groundhog Syndrome
- Buff36

Lol
Exactly. They should play I got you babe during warmups

Find another team. Why is this so hard for Western New Yorkers to comprehend?
- RichardRoma

Well, dahlin and power seem to be a 50 minute pair currently.
Samuelsson should play another 25 if healthy.

If 1 of these 3 guys can't cover for a mediocre 4th defenseman, then we have a problem. Great defenseman make their mates better....

I agree with a lack of depth past joker, bush and bryson.
Those 3 suck at times.

Goaltending, lack of good physical forwards, 4-6 defenseman IMO
- Boss34

If we can go 7-3 in October and are now 0-8 then the team is good enough to win.

The coach is not.

Find another team. Why is this so hard for Western New Yorkers to comprehend?
- RichardRoma

I’ve been a fan for 40+ years. Even if they finished dead last, I will still watch every game as I’ve done for the better part of 40 years and I don’t live in Buffalo so I pay for the games

Don’t forget Dahlin bridge deal expiring
- lulags

Well atleast we saved Cap space, you now "Just In Case". Hell when Dahlin asks out will be 40mill under the floor in 2yrs. Will have plenty of room just in case the next round of prospects work out.

- sabresfan69

You don’t like the team, yet you continue to watch and incessantly complain. If you don’t like a product or service, YOU GET A NEW ONE.

The lesson? FOLLOW ANOTHER TEAM IF YOU HAVE NO HOPE FOR THEM GETTING BETTER.

Leadership is very important. It is why they are now a losing team, the losses started before the injuries to two of the most irrelevant players on the team.
- IonSabres

The losses came orginally (vs Carolina/ tampa) as games we should have gained a point.

Turned into a bad loss vs Arizona at home. Inexcusable

Okposo hurt against Vegas and misses the next 4 games.

Girgensons hurt vs. Ottawa
They lose 9-3 vs ottawa/ Toronto

Notice how much worse the losses became?

Lack of veteran leadership

I’ve been a fan for 40+ years. Even if they finished dead last, I will still watch every game as I’ve done for the better part of 40 years and I don’t live in Buffalo so I pay for the games
- lulags

People should be allowed to voice their opinion without being told to leave or get out or change teams.


Richorama seems to have trouble debating the post and not the poster.

You don’t like the team, yet you continue to watch and incessantly complain. If you don’t like a product or service, YOU GET A NEW ONE.

The lesson? FOLLOW ANOTHER TEAM IF YOU HAVE NO HOPE FOR THEM GETTING BETTER.
- RichardRoma

I will bash the team to hell and there is nothing you can do about it.

You don’t like the team, yet you continue to watch and incessantly complain. If you don’t like a product or service, YOU GET A NEW ONE.

The lesson? FOLLOW ANOTHER TEAM IF YOU HAVE NO HOPE FOR THEM GETTING BETTER.
- RichardRoma

Looks up “bandwagoner” in dictionary

tuch has 16 points in 18 games

does the little things this team is missing

on a good contract

26 years old

embracing this team and city


and people want to ship him out

unreal

I’ve been a fan for 40+ years. Even if they finished dead last, I will still watch every game as I’ve done for the better part of 40 years and I don’t live in Buffalo so I pay for the games
- lulags

There you go. You continue to pay for a terrible product. That’s entirely on you.

If a product doesn’t deliver a quality service anymore, you FIND ANOTHER PROVIDER (I.E. ANOTHER TEAM).