A tank at this point only results in a 2-3% boost in chances to get the 1st overall. We are too far out of playoff contention, and too far outside of tank territory to the point that the games really are meaningless. I guess we just root for the kids to have fun in Montreal. They can take Zach Benson out for some legal alcohol, so that's not nothing.Man I don't want to root for a tank but I am rooting for a jettisoning of a handful of players and the idea of replacing them with Celebrini sounds real nice...
I've started "tunnel watching". I'm rooting for them to win and play well without any real thought of what the win or loss could or will mean. Just rooting for the Sabres to beat Montreal. That's all.
A tank at this point only results in a 2-3% boost in chances to get the 1st overall. We are too far out of playoff contention, and too far outside of tank territory to the point that the games really are meaningless. I guess we just root for the kids to have fun in Montreal. They can take Zach Benson out for some legal alcohol, so that's not nothing.
That’s a good way to numb the pain. Without context, this team may even be tolerable. I don’t think I possess the discipline or cognitive dissonance to pull that off, but it is a noteworthy strategy.I've started "tunnel watching". I'm rooting for them to win and play well without any real thought of what the win or loss could or will mean. Just rooting for the Sabres to beat Montreal. That's all.
I have been doing this for years.That’s a good way to numb the pain. Without context, this team may even be tolerable. I don’t think I possess the discipline or cognitive dissonance to pull that off, but it is a noteworthy strategy.
Man I don't want to root for a tank but I am rooting for a jettisoning of a handful of players and the idea of replacing them with Celebrini sounds real nice...
I will say he hasn't looked good the last couple games but so hasn't EJ or Clifton... To your point, must make the kid sitThe ancient NHL tradition of blaming the kid.
It's sad that I have a routine when it comes to this time of year, but here were are. I get into the counting stats, rooting for various milestones, etc. It helps to keep me engaged in mid-week games against Montreal with no stakes but removes the overall emotional investment which would keep me upset for the evening had they lost.I never really though about it in that manner, but that's pretty much what I do. I've been a Sabres fan since year one - 1970 - and grew up loving the Sabres. Everything that has gone on since the Pegula era started has been so disappointing. But I still love the Sabres and I just can't bring myself to the level of hatred and disgust that is so much a part of the board these days because of that fact. So I watch the game, look for good plays and saves, hope they win and if they lose - there's always the next game. Go Sabres.
Probably depends on your objectivityQuestion is -- would RJ be a healthy scratch, or is he battling that bug that's going around the room?
Yes he doesDidn't even realize they were playing until I checked potential survivor picks for the week lol
Go kid line and UPL I guess
Doesn't Skinner have some insane scoring touch vs. MTL?
Granato will answer this question if someone asks him at the pre-game. He always does.Probably depends on your objectivity