Post-Game Talk (GBU): f*** off refs

[ZZamboni]

Meh ... they hung with the best team in the league for most of the game. I didn’t think they would do that. It was a good effort. Besides the obvious loss, I’m not upset with the overall effort on a back to back game.

 

[JThorne]

Stop blaming Botterill. As of now, this season is a success. Some of the complainers are those who rail against the loss of Roslovic, Lemieux, etc. Let the season play out. Stop trying to push further now at the cost of long term success. Do you HONESTLY believe he's not making phone calls? He's have to give up more than it's worth to acquire something valuable long term at this point in the season.

I swear, a little success and people forget all the misery of the past few years.

 

[CrazyPsycho]

Stop blaming Botterill. As of now, this season is a success. Some of the complainers are those who rail against the loss of Roslovic, Lemieux, etc. Let the season play out. Stop trying to push further now at the cost of long term success. Do you HONESTLY believe he's not making phone calls? He's have to give up more than it's worth to acquire something valuable long term at this point in the season.

I swear, a little success and people forget all the misery of the past few years.

We have actual scorers sitting in the AHL for Remi Elie

 

[Panthaz89]

I know Sobotka has been beaten to death but his lack of effort on defense is killing us he just stands there while we have Larsson and Girgs work their ass off. I'd rather have Pominville center a line before Sobotka because he actually gives a damn and doesn't stand there like a dead pylon.

 

[kenfury]

What I would give for a real 2C

 

[Beerz]

Stop blaming Botterill. As of now, this season is a success. Some of the complainers are those who rail against the loss of Roslovic, Lemieux, etc. Let the season play out. Stop trying to push further now at the cost of long term success. Do you HONESTLY believe he's not making phone calls? He's have to give up more than it's worth to acquire something valuable long term at this point in the season.

I swear, a little success and people forget all the misery of the past few years.

he did nothing as this team fell.

 

[Sinter Klaas]

Stop blaming Botterill. As of now, this season is a success. Some of the complainers are those who rail against the loss of Roslovic, Lemieux, etc. Let the season play out. Stop trying to push further now at the cost of long term success. Do you HONESTLY believe he's not making phone calls? He's have to give up more than it's worth to acquire something valuable long term at this point in the season.

I swear, a little success and people forget all the misery of the past few years.

Botteril has stocked the farm after it was depleted by Murray. His lack of moves now compares nothing to the void of a strong coach that has elevated the Blue Jackets, Canadiens, and Islanders, teams with lesser roster talent, to vault ahead of us.

 

[K8fool]

Im so used to losing these games slide right off my back

I get the feeling alot of our roster is the same way

I hope your wrong, because I just dont feel that.. bad own goals last night.. they outplayed Tampa until they did the young team bs with the nonchslant pass turnover goal after a goal, that tied it.. they will learn , I believe they are more pissed than board or fans.. We will see out west ..2 0 1 , we make that thing that happens after the season, if not they have a few games after the break to prove themselves and to gm ..etc. Im watching.

 

[SundherDome]

Botteril has stocked the farm after it was depleted by Murray. His lack of moves now compares nothing to the void of a strong coach that has elevated the Blue Jackets, Canadiens, and Islanders, teams with lesser roster talent, to vault ahead of us.

Murray didn't deplete farm. He did dip into it to accelerate his vision but he didn't leave it like the Devils or Pens systems.

I would love for Botts to just try Nylander or Oloffson for 5-6 games in a position to succeed. If that doesn't pan out then look to the trade market.

He also needs to get Skinner signed before the All-Star break. During that time he can have some serious convos about a 2c with other GM's and have an idea what his structure is going forward.

 

[K8fool]

Not with that attitude, i'm sure Ottawa would give up Duchene for Bailey, Guhle, and a 2nd.

Arguing with people stuck in that mode of delusion is pearls before swine.

Anyone but Duchene and Seguin.. it is early to test our culture if they lose and effort and buy in suddenly go south.. They played well against a better team tonight..A talented player is needed, Roc .. trade .. if its a trade I hope he picks the right one.. Maybe Duchene just has bad rap but Its the decision that makes or breaks Botts career. He has done well to get to this point.. Hopefully sticks to his gut and tells us all and those pressuring him to F off..

 

[K8fool]

Stop blaming Botterill. As of now, this season is a success. Some of the complainers are those who rail against the loss of Roslovic, Lemieux, etc. Let the season play out. Stop trying to push further now at the cost of long term success. Do you HONESTLY believe he's not making phone calls? He's have to give up more than it's worth to acquire something valuable long term at this point in the season.

I swear, a little success and people forget all the misery of the past few years.

Im going to read all the posts before replying.. My typing was unecessary.. Well said.

 

[darcyRegier]

Not having a healthy/non-rusty Eichel the past 6-7 games has also been a huge factor. You really can't understate the effect he has on the outcome of the game for the Sabres. Especially when he's confident & rolling.

If we continue to struggle on the west coast trip I'm confident some moves will be made, starting with a callup or two from Rochester. Improvement needs to occur Mr. Botteril.

Cj Smith and Nylander need to be playing well before the TDL.

 

[Dubi Doo]

And that's why you dont go on snooze mode against teams like the canes because whe you give 100,% against a team like Tampe you'll still likely too lose.

 

[Tsyolin]

Lot of hockey left to be played. I'm not gonna throw out the possibility they go on another surge as the season goes on but I think it's time to lower expectations back to where they were before the season started so there's less disappointment when things just don't work out.

 

[wunderpanda]

G- for the first time since Ruff & Darcy, games in January matter
- stepped up against best team in the league

B- McD drawing a penalty by skating ass first towards Captain

U- dropping out of a playoff spot

 

[jBuds]

Lot of failed clearing attempts...not exactly the opponent you want to struggle getting out of your zone against. And definitely don’t want to feed pucks to them at the point.

Also felt this was the first time in a long while that a right-catching goalie made a notable difference. There were three or four shots that we took that were labeled that Domingue grabbed with the glove...wondering how many of those go in if that’s the blocker side of the goalie in this contest...

 

[Gordo21]

G- for the first time since Ruff & Darcy, games in January matter
- stepped up against best team in the league

B- McD drawing a penalty by skating ass first towards Captain

U- dropping out of a playoff spot

Didn't we have like a 90% chance of making the playoffs about a month and a half ago?

That's quite a turnaround

 

[Dreakon13]

G:
- First two periods.

B:
- Third period.

U:
- Two minute minor to Larsson for getting punched in the face. Phantom elbow to Eichel. At the worst possible times in the third. Absolutely f***ing ridiculous. I try to keep a level head with these things (maybe we didn't deserve to win for how we showed up in the third)... but the refs stole that game for Tampa, and I can't figure out why. They don't need the refs help, they're a very talented team.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

Murray didn't deplete farm. He did dip into it to accelerate his vision but he didn't leave it like the Devils or Pens systems.

I would love for Botts to just try Nylander or Oloffson for 5-6 games in a position to succeed. If that doesn't pan out then look to the trade market.

He also needs to get Skinner signed before the All-Star break. During that time he can have some serious convos about a 2c with other GM's and have an idea what his structure is going forward.

Nah he just traded away 1sts and 2nds and prospects.

 

[hypaspazz]

G: I now have a team that I can root AGAINST in the Stanley Cup Finals.

 

[BritSabre]

We have actual scorers sitting in the AHL for Remi Elie

Elie is waived as soon as Wilson is back. I have no problems having Elie up to sit in the press box the majority of the time. Allows the players we care about get playing time in Roch.

 

[MayDay]

First overall in the league at Thanksgiving, to completely out of a playoff spot in less than two months.

Congrats guys. They said it couldn’t be done, but you did it. Way to go.

 

[OkimLom]

Elie is waived as soon as Wilson is back. I have no problems having Elie up to sit in the press box the majority of the time. Allows the players we care about get playing time in Roch.

That is if they want Wilson up here and not want to keep him in the AHL for leadership reasons.

 

[Vito_81]

First overall in the league at Thanksgiving, to completely out of a playoff spot in less than two months.

Congrats guys. They said it couldn’t be done, but you did it. Way to go.

Sad to say and worse to watch.

However, lots of hockey left. February will be make or break.

7 straight home games to start it off. A lot of very winnable games.

I would argue only 4 tough games out of the 13. (WPG,WSH,TB,TOR)

They need to get back to stringing together wins, and have a big Feb. Would put them in a good spot for March and the final push.

Now before all of that. Hopefully they can survive this upcoming Canadian west coast trip. 4 out of 6 points would be nice, but please dont come back with a goose-egg.

 

[OkimLom]

Nah he just traded away 1sts and 2nds and prospects.

To fill roles needed filling on the team....say what you want about who he targeted, but using assets for what he used them for was smart team building management.