Buffalo Sabres
I've come to a crossroads in my opinion of the Buffalo Sabres this week. Instead of unnecessarily bashing the Sabres calling them undersized, weak, pre-modanas, divers, over paid, over rated, not ready to win the championship etc etc I will only positively or constructively criticize the golden slugs. I mean some of that stuff is probably true and some of it is true, but we are getting to close to the playoffs and it is time to get excited about it.
But however, do not worry, I will still consistently tear up the fans of the Sabres mostly just the bandwagoners and extremely sensitive ones. They were saying on WGR the other day that during the Senators game they were doing the wave late in the 3rd period with the game tied. WTF is this bullshit, give me a break. You shouldn't be doing the wave regardless, but never EVER in a close game in the final period. C'mon sabres fans you're as bad as that.
The Sabres at press time are at the top of the league in points or at least they were yesterday which leads me to believe that the Presidents Trophy is within our sights. Winning this trophy is rare honer typically saved for teams like the Detroit Red wings and well thats about it. To the bst of my knowledge we have never won this title, especially considering we have won the division only twice in what like 30 years, this would be sweet to win.
The top spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs would come with this award meaning we could be playing a team like Tampa Bay. All i know is I hope we don't play a team like pittsburgh in the first round, yikes. The most important thing is to get on a roll in the playoffs and the only way to get on a roll is by winning. If the Sabres struggle in the first round or have to go 6/7 games it would significantly hurt the Sabres chances of winning it all. So playing Tampa would/ should be an easy series to dominate. Another thing is if the Sabres fail to advance past the first round I hope this city burns to the ground. This would be the ultimate let down, the choke of all chokes and I would be the first in line to stick it to all these 3 month old die hard fans with their season tickets and golden slug sweatshirts they bought on the corner of Main and Transit or where ever. It would be hilarious, but after the first round it will get serious and definitely not funny.
A few questions buzzing around this squad leading up to the trade deadline. Who should we get, should we trade anyone, is Regier alive, Kotalik? Roy? MARTY? a prospect? The only player I would like to be moved before the 27th is Alex Kotalik. Partially because of his contract part because of his skittish production but mostly because he is expendable. Crapchester is full of prospects and players that can contribute in the NHL, are much cheaper, and probably deserve a shot as well as should be seen more for future seasons. Marty-ball Martin Biron might as well stay where he is. In a perfect would he would actually start just about twice as many games as he has and even play in a playoff game or two. I think the NHL is moving towards an era similar to what the NFL is going in with two running backs, two goalies. I mean not if you have Brodeur or some baller like that but if you have a b- or worse goalie you should probably have another one waiting in the wings.
The final BIG question is tin can Tim Connolly. The Sabres need this guy back to win the Stanley Cup bottom line. It seems impossible to know if he is 100% coming back this season, how effective he will be, if he will be Tim Connolly or what the 'bres will get with his return. If he comes back circa game 1 of round two last season then the Sabres can pretty much sit on their laurels and not make a move at the deadline. If their is an inkling he wont be back 100% than something has to happen, a veteran, a solid defenseman, something. Regier should and hopefully is under a lot of pressure. This could be the real best chance the Sabres have at Lord Stanley esp. with Briere and Drury's contract status. All I know is I'm slowly getting back on board but until I actually attend another playoff game may not be back fully. Lets go Sabres F the bandwagoners and I can't wait till mid April.
But however, do not worry, I will still consistently tear up the fans of the Sabres mostly just the bandwagoners and extremely sensitive ones. They were saying on WGR the other day that during the Senators game they were doing the wave late in the 3rd period with the game tied. WTF is this bullshit, give me a break. You shouldn't be doing the wave regardless, but never EVER in a close game in the final period. C'mon sabres fans you're as bad as that.
The Sabres at press time are at the top of the league in points or at least they were yesterday which leads me to believe that the Presidents Trophy is within our sights. Winning this trophy is rare honer typically saved for teams like the Detroit Red wings and well thats about it. To the bst of my knowledge we have never won this title, especially considering we have won the division only twice in what like 30 years, this would be sweet to win.
The top spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs would come with this award meaning we could be playing a team like Tampa Bay. All i know is I hope we don't play a team like pittsburgh in the first round, yikes. The most important thing is to get on a roll in the playoffs and the only way to get on a roll is by winning. If the Sabres struggle in the first round or have to go 6/7 games it would significantly hurt the Sabres chances of winning it all. So playing Tampa would/ should be an easy series to dominate. Another thing is if the Sabres fail to advance past the first round I hope this city burns to the ground. This would be the ultimate let down, the choke of all chokes and I would be the first in line to stick it to all these 3 month old die hard fans with their season tickets and golden slug sweatshirts they bought on the corner of Main and Transit or where ever. It would be hilarious, but after the first round it will get serious and definitely not funny.
A few questions buzzing around this squad leading up to the trade deadline. Who should we get, should we trade anyone, is Regier alive, Kotalik? Roy? MARTY? a prospect? The only player I would like to be moved before the 27th is Alex Kotalik. Partially because of his contract part because of his skittish production but mostly because he is expendable. Crapchester is full of prospects and players that can contribute in the NHL, are much cheaper, and probably deserve a shot as well as should be seen more for future seasons. Marty-ball Martin Biron might as well stay where he is. In a perfect would he would actually start just about twice as many games as he has and even play in a playoff game or two. I think the NHL is moving towards an era similar to what the NFL is going in with two running backs, two goalies. I mean not if you have Brodeur or some baller like that but if you have a b- or worse goalie you should probably have another one waiting in the wings.
The final BIG question is tin can Tim Connolly. The Sabres need this guy back to win the Stanley Cup bottom line. It seems impossible to know if he is 100% coming back this season, how effective he will be, if he will be Tim Connolly or what the 'bres will get with his return. If he comes back circa game 1 of round two last season then the Sabres can pretty much sit on their laurels and not make a move at the deadline. If their is an inkling he wont be back 100% than something has to happen, a veteran, a solid defenseman, something. Regier should and hopefully is under a lot of pressure. This could be the real best chance the Sabres have at Lord Stanley esp. with Briere and Drury's contract status. All I know is I'm slowly getting back on board but until I actually attend another playoff game may not be back fully. Lets go Sabres F the bandwagoners and I can't wait till mid April.
posted by Buffalo Sports Dude at 1:02 PM
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