what happened to the sabres? NHL

Stan Martin · May 15th, 2007, 11:17 AM

i've been pulling for these guy's to try and win the cup,after they were robbed of one by a bad call (sorry Stars, but Hull's foot was in the crease) and now they can't find the back of the net.

neocaster · May 15th, 2007, 11:52 AM

Sorry, Stan, but the beauty of a seven game series is that it can never be blamed on one bad call. 2 maybe, but not one.

BLACKCAT69 · May 15th, 2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan Martin

i've been pulling for these guy's to try and win the cup,after they were robbed of one by a bad call (sorry Stars, but Hull's foot was in the crease) and now they can't find the back of the net.

They are playing Ottawa.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=p...007&gameType=3

neocaster · May 15th, 2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACKCAT69

They are playing Ottawa.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=p...007&gameType=3

That's what the schedule says, but the 3-0 series tally says they've already got their golf bags packed.

51mike · May 15th, 2007, 01:10 PM

Sad to say... They're getting their butts handed to them. Ottawa is just plain hungrier and working harder.
Big Sabres fan here but I fear the end is close. No way are they going to win four before the Sens win one more.

Johnny Glow · May 15th, 2007, 06:21 PM

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and now they can't find the back of the net.

back of the net? They can't find anything near the net. The Sabres only got 15 shots on goal last game. It's over.

greggorypeccary · May 15th, 2007, 06:50 PM

Dude, this is tough enough and you had to start a whole thread to remind me?
As my dear departed grandfather would say, "What a bunch of bums!"
Here's how I see it. Ottawa beat us all season, our PP & PK were poor all year, and we rarely played hard for a full 60 minutes all season. Remember the first 10 games? They didn't dominate most of them and they still won. At that point we all drank the kool-aid that this was the best team ever (I'll admit I did too) and the players believed the hype.
Now reality is setting in. They really didn't play too great in the first two series and now we're playing a kick ass team who, more importantly, really wants to win. The lack of heart is depressing.
At the end of the series I'll put this avatar away until October, I'll follow the moves in the offseason (give Stafford a full time spot on the roster!) and pick it up again in the fall.
I'm a Buffalonian through and through, regardless of where I happen to actually live, and they've been my team since I can remember anything - which is about as long they've been around. Thanks to Tommy G. the organization is strong so I'm not worried about not contending in the coming years.
Sorry to go off on a rant, but you started it!

Sarge · May 16th, 2007, 08:26 AM

Simple...they choked. After watching Ottawa distroy the talent laden Penguins...I knew that they had a desire to go all the way this year. They're playing with a real hunger. I hope they get the Cup this year...they've fought hard.

TeleTurkey · May 16th, 2007, 09:46 AM

Ottowa is a machine. Very impressive.

Apoligies in advance, but I just have to post this.

nonbondconnery · May 16th, 2007, 09:58 AM

they're the new red wings.

thank god someone else took that role. go wings!

StuH · May 16th, 2007, 10:48 AM

See Ottawa didn't have to face Toronto this year, that's the difference.

Buffalo's powerplay is terrible, if they can get that rolling it might be a different story. You can't say it's over till it's over. Wasn't it lasy year Calagary was down 3 games to 1 to Detroit but they still came back? Maybe I'm imagining this.

BLACKCAT69 · May 16th, 2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by StuH

See Ottawa didn't have to face Toronto this year, that's the difference.

Buffalo's powerplay is terrible, if they can get that rolling it might be a different story. You can't say it's over till it's over. Wasn't it lasy year Calagary was down 3 games to 1 to Detroit but they still came back? Maybe I'm imagining this.

I don't see how Toronto was a factor in this at all.

Please expand.

lobotomyactivist · May 16th, 2007, 05:06 PM

I never bought them as a playoff team. They don't have the grit, determination and moxy to win a Cup, not with this lineup. They could keep the same team intact and win the next 5 President's Trophies and not get a whiff of the silver.

StuH · May 16th, 2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACKCAT69

I don't see how Toronto was a factor in this at all.

Please expand.

Just saying if Toronto was in the playoffs and were playing Ottawa in the first round, Ottawa would have been sent to the golf course by now. Just a stupid joke, don't mind me.

boris bubbanov · May 16th, 2007, 10:10 PM

Some years the Bisons would let ya down, some years, many years the Bills let you down, and the NBA franchise is so long gone I forgot the name. But the Buffalo Sabres have gotten many a Buffalonian through the long winters over my lifetime. With all due respect, this is probably more important in the long haul than the Cup. Spring comes, and the boys get distracted, again.

Bubbanov

greggorypeccary · May 17th, 2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Some years the Bisons would let ya down, some years, many years the Bills let you down, and the NBA franchise is so long gone I forgot the name. But the Buffalo Sabres have gotten many a Buffalonian through the long winters over my lifetime. With all due respect, this is probably more important in the long haul than the Cup. Spring comes, and the boys get distracted, again.

Bubbanov

Well said, lest we forget, in the three years before the lockout we didn't even make the playoffs. This isn't sour grapes, I'm mad as hell with their play in this spring, there's no excuse for being "distracted" in the spring. But they're still on life support for at least one more game.

mikespe · May 17th, 2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Some years the Bisons would let ya down, some years, many years the Bills let you down, and the NBA franchise is so long gone I forgot the name. But the Buffalo Sabres have gotten many a Buffalonian through the long winters over my lifetime. With all due respect, this is probably more important in the long haul than the Cup. Spring comes, and the boys get distracted, again.

Bubbanov

Buffalo Braves was the basket ball team but I don't think it was the NBA...I think it was the ABA at the time (or some other league competing with the NBA) kind of like the old NFL/AFL rivalry.

The Sabres got real lucky last night. They had a 3 goal lead and almost blew it! Miller is the ONLY one still playing with fire in his eyes. I think that if Buffalo screws this up Lindy Ruff will be gone next year. He gets them to the playoffs but can't close the deal. I hope he reads this and gets PO'd at me and proves me wrong but I am not holding my breath!

May 15th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
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May 15th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,588 11 Photos	Sorry, Stan, but the beauty of a seven game series is that it can never be blamed on one bad call. 2 maybe, but not one. __________________ "...You don't need faith if you know it's gonna work!" "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."

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greggorypeccary Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 849 36 Photos	Dude, this is tough enough and you had to start a whole thread to remind me? As my dear departed grandfather would say, "What a bunch of bums!" Here's how I see it. Ottawa beat us all season, our PP & PK were poor all year, and we rarely played hard for a full 60 minutes all season. Remember the first 10 games? They didn't dominate most of them and they still won. At that point we all drank the kool-aid that this was the best team ever (I'll admit I did too) and the players believed the hype. Now reality is setting in. They really didn't play too great in the first two series and now we're playing a kick ass team who, more importantly, really wants to win. The lack of heart is depressing. At the end of the series I'll put this avatar away until October, I'll follow the moves in the offseason (give Stafford a full time spot on the roster!) and pick it up again in the fall. I'm a Buffalonian through and through, regardless of where I happen to actually live, and they've been my team since I can remember anything - which is about as long they've been around. Thanks to Tommy G. the organization is strong so I'm not worried about not contending in the coming years. Sorry to go off on a rant, but you started it! __________________ I got the rockin' pneumonia, I need a shot of rhythm and blues! http://www.myspace.com/javablue

May 16th, 2007, 08:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	Simple...they choked. After watching Ottawa distroy the talent laden Penguins...I knew that they had a desire to go all the way this year. They're playing with a real hunger. I hope they get the Cup this year...they've fought hard. __________________ A coward dies many deaths, a Soldier once.

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TeleTurkey Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Carolina Age: 43 Posts: 804 5 Photos	Ottowa is a machine. Very impressive. Apoligies in advance, but I just have to post this. __________________ The culture of the country has been hijacked by life-style hotshot pimps who join with consumer fascists in selling you back to yourself. Ry Cooder

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51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 631 11 Photos	Sad to say... They're getting their butts handed to them. Ottawa is just plain hungrier and working harder. Big Sabres fan here but I fear the end is close. No way are they going to win four before the Sens win one more.

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nonbondconnery TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: grand rapids michigan Posts: 90	they're the new red wings. thank god someone else took that role. go wings!

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StuH Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yukon, Canada Age: 39 Posts: 1,561 20 Photos	See Ottawa didn't have to face Toronto this year, that's the difference. Buffalo's powerplay is terrible, if they can get that rolling it might be a different story. You can't say it's over till it's over. Wasn't it lasy year Calagary was down 3 games to 1 to Detroit but they still came back? Maybe I'm imagining this.

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lobotomyactivist Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 1,330 1 Photos	I never bought them as a playoff team. They don't have the grit, determination and moxy to win a Cup, not with this lineup. They could keep the same team intact and win the next 5 President's Trophies and not get a whiff of the silver. __________________ Back again!

May 16th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 9,167	Some years the Bisons would let ya down, some years, many years the Bills let you down, and the NBA franchise is so long gone I forgot the name. But the Buffalo Sabres have gotten many a Buffalonian through the long winters over my lifetime. With all due respect, this is probably more important in the long haul than the Cup. Spring comes, and the boys get distracted, again. Bubbanov