GDT: Sabres vs Panthers 7 PM ET TV:MSG Radio:WGR550 - Break .500

[Zman5778]

I actually dont know how many pieces they need to add. They need to refine that last 10% attention to detail. Bad penalties, bad pinches were really the result here. Florida are a powerhouse team who know how to take advantage of mistakes. Every detail matters in these situations. We let it get away when we took bad penalties and allowed odd man rushes the other way. Skill wise, I think we hung with them pretty well.

This reminds me of some press conference or something where Lindy was speaking over the summer.

He said that this group of players needs to "learn how to not lose games" before they can learn how to win games consistently.

The Kings game and this game were the absolute prime examples of us actively losing the game instead of winning or getting a point. Hopefully as the season goes on, we'll learn how to not lose these games.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

I actually came away from that game feeling slightly more optimistic. I can't remember the last time they played a fully healthy Florida squad like that. Florida was gooning it up, and we were giving it right back. Goaltending needs to be better, and the back breaking mistakes need to be ironed out, but there's something to build on. If they can play this way for the majority of the season, then I think they can make the WC. The PP is looking a bit more dangerous, too.

I thought UPL played super well for most of the game. He made some huge saves when needed and then let in some pretty standard goals. I wouldn't even call them softies. Florida is just really f***ing good. I am proud that the boys hung with them that long.

 

[Zman5778]

I thought UPL played super well for most of the game. He made some huge saves when needed and then let in some pretty standard goals. I wouldn't even call them softies. Florida is just really f***ing good. I am proud that the boys hung with them that long.

I tend to agree for the most part. I kinda wish that maybe he makes a save on Boqvist's goal or Bennett's goal or Barkov's goal.......but all 3 were tremendous shots that many NHL goalies would struggle to stop. Plus, it kinda looks like Cliffy might have affected Bennett's goal.....and Rodrigues may have screened/distracted UPL enough on Barkov's goal.

You're absolutely right that he made some huge saves between Dahlin's goal and Bennett's goal that really kept us in the game and gave us a real chance to tie/take the lead.

 

[CowbellConray]

This reminds me of some press conference or something where Lindy was speaking over the summer.

He said that this group of players needs to "learn how to not lose games" before they can learn how to win games consistently.

The Kings game and this game were the absolute prime examples of us actively losing the game instead of winning or getting a point. Hopefully as the season goes on, we'll learn how to not lose these games.

Add the Pittsburgh game to that as well.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

I genuinely hate our rep with other fans. Whether it's other fanbases feeling bad for us as fans, or joking about how we are going to be under .500 again this year, or that their team was sleepwalking through their game against us (used in both losses to us or closer games that they still win). I understand that respect needs to be earned, but goddamn. I thought i watched a good game last night, but instead i guess i am supposed to be a shamed and embarrassed. /rant

 

[Sabre the Win]

I actually came away from that game feeling slightly more optimistic. I can't remember the last time they played a fully healthy Florida squad like that. Florida was gooning it up, and we were giving it right back. Goaltending needs to be better, and the back breaking mistakes need to be ironed out, but there's something to build on. If they can play this way for the majority of the season, then I think they can make the WC. The PP is looking a bit more dangerous, too.

Yeah despite the loss, Im not down on the team. They looked like an NHL team despite discipline, a goalie, Dahlin and mistakes costing them.

 

[Dubi Doo]

This reminds me of some press conference or something where Lindy was speaking over the summer.

He said that this group of players needs to "learn how to not lose games" before they can learn how to win games consistently.

The Kings game and this game were the absolute prime examples of us actively losing the game instead of winning or getting a point. Hopefully as the season goes on, we'll learn how to not lose these games.

I dont feel as bad about this one as the Kings game. Florida floats in a tier of their own. The Kings....ehhh..can't let teams like that come back.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851282397314056648

Better a fine than a suspension.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851282397314056648

Better a fine than a suspension.

Thats barely a slap on the wrist for a guy making $11mil

 

[slip]

He just did it one time I think he deserves another chance before we start booing every post he makes

Rumor has it Pegula made him do it. Does the organization really need another “yes” man? Trade him!

 

[Chainshot]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851282397314056648

Better a fine than a suspension.

Going full Simpson's comic book guy, but it is a slash not a high stick. His stick wasn't high. It was many things - stupid, untimely, unnecessary - but it was not high.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

Going full Simpson's comic book guy, but it is a slash not a high stick. His stick wasn't high. It was many things - stupid, untimely, unnecessary - but it was not high.

Worst. Fine. Ever.

 

[debaser66]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851282397314056648

Better a fine than a suspension.

Yeah they would have called if we would have been still above 0.500

Going full Simpson's comic book guy, but it is a slash not a high stick. His stick wasn't high. It was many things - stupid, untimely, unnecessary - but it was not high.

The NHL has 'low" standards

 

[sabremike]

Do love how that time Verhegee took out Dahlin with a filthy crosscheck into the crossbar that injured him and cost us a playoff spot a few years back has been memory holed by the clowns on the main board.

 

[Fjordy]

Do love how that time Verhegee took out Dahlin with a filthy crosscheck into the crossbar that injured him and cost us a playoff spot a few years back has been memory holed by the clowns on the main board.

f*** them all, bitches.

 

[BB79]

Worst. Fine. Ever.

Dahlin-"Can I pay the fine in 2 split payments?"

"NO you may NOT!"

 

[Club]

Do love how that time Verhegee took out Dahlin with a filthy crosscheck into the crossbar that injured him and cost us a playoff spot a few years back has been memory holed by the clowns on the main board.

Preach Mikey!

 

[Fjordy]

We can also remember idiot Cernak when Dahlin got a concussion.

 

[joshjull]

I know but you're right, Cozens can still raise he complete level.

It’s just sooooooo damn frustrating to watch a guy who had a competitive physical edge to his game seemingly abandon it. It’s a skill set that would be a great add to our top 6 mix since we have little of it there.