GDT: SEA @ BUF 7pm EST TV: MSG Radio: WGR - Lock up the Kraken

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Such a shame the Sabres only play well in the 3rd 1st period.

Saint Barts I think…that’s where the cool kids yacht

Cool kids. Terry Pegula.

As the Brits say ... like chalk and cheese.

 

[Chainshot]

I expect @Chainshot 's give-a-shit-meter is pegged at zero after games like this. No worries. We can bitch in here.

I originally only did GBU's after really fun games or really frustrating ones and that goes back to the season following the Hasek Cup run. But the team isn't worth the time (my time or anyone else's IMO) to try to harp on the same things again. I took the 2nd Krueger season off after a few games and this is pretty similar to that (although not going through the unraveling of personal life now) in how I just don't like these guys. They were on the verge of something and watching the obstinance with which the brain trust associated with the team is clinging to their plan with no adjustment... we were here with Phil and Botts. I feel like this is a time loop and just not worth the effort.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

This team has killed any joy I’ve had in them. I can’t even make fun of them

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

I'd feel a lot better about the team's prospects if I had any faith in the 3 Stooges running the show.

 

[Deleted member 346512]

This franchise isn't going anywhere. Not now and not in 20 years unless something fundamental changes. I've slowly lost hope and I'm tired of hearing the same excuses. The people in charge at this club don't want any change, they are content to be a nice little family where everyone gets along well with each other. I sincerely hope that this clown Adams has to go at the end of the season, his inactivity can no longer be tolerated

 

[debaser66]

Hi my name is Dave and I am a Sabresfan

 

[HaNotsri]

I originally only did GBU's after really fun games or really frustrating ones and that goes back to the season following the Hasek Cup run. But the team isn't worth the time (my time or anyone else's IMO) to try to harp on the same things again. I took the 2nd Krueger season off after a few games and this is pretty similar to that (although not going through the unraveling of personal life now) in how I just don't like these guys. They were on the verge of something and watching the obstinance with which the brain trust associated with the team is clinging to their plan with no adjustment... we were here with Phil and Botts. I feel like this is a time loop and just not worth the effort.

We can probably just recycle old gbu-threads.

 

[slip]

Hi my name is Dave and I am a Sabresfan

Hi Dave.

 

[MOGlLNY]

I originally only did GBU's after really fun games or really frustrating ones and that goes back to the season following the Hasek Cup run. But the team isn't worth the time (my time or anyone else's IMO) to try to harp on the same things again. I took the 2nd Krueger season off after a few games and this is pretty similar to that (although not going through the unraveling of personal life now) in how I just don't like these guys. They were on the verge of something and watching the obstinance with which the brain trust associated with the team is clinging to their plan with no adjustment... we were here with Phil and Botts. I feel like this is a time loop and just not worth the effort.

It really really sucks. Because last year’s group which is near identical was so likable.

 

[old kummelweck]

I turned the game off after the first period because it is so obvious to fans now what this team looks like when they are going to lose the game.

Same script, different game.

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

Why didn't Snowballs pull Levi after the 5th goal?

Not laying this on the kid, but this is a message to the team and there was still about 25 minutes left in the game. That could have been the kick in the pants to get them going.

Insert Ned Flanders meme... Donny has tried nothing and he's all out of ideas.

 

[TageGod]

They had to lose one so they can convince us the two-game win streak was not a fluke and they can do it again.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

I rarely listen to the Peters/Rivet show, but last month I listened to one—I think it was with Derek Roy on. They were telling Ruff stories, one of which was about being on a plane home after a loss and a few guys were playing cards in the back. He goes down and chews them out and yells at them to watch their game tape. A good deal of the show was about the culture around being complacent with losing and had a few more stories. Stories about how you weren’t even allowed to be happy around the locker room if you were coming off a loss.

Do we think the current team’s culture has anything remotely akin to that? Or is it just post game lip service every time and no actual behavioral response?

the latter....... its frickin obvious....... it's Sabre day care. Everyone needs a blankee

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Hi my name is Dave and I am a Sabresfan

you poor bastard......! lol!

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Is Sabres only team to never won against Kraken?

 

[Chainshot]

Is Sabres only team to never won against Kraken?

Yes.

 

[DapperCam]

It really really sucks. Because last year’s group which is near identical was so likable.

Hinostroza was obviously the key to the whole thing!

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[old kummelweck]

Or so, you know, they fire Donny.

And by the way, I have no sympathy for Granato. I don't feel bad for anyone that has a golden parachute. He'll make $4m this year and next, which if managed wisely, is enough for the rest of his life.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Or so, you know, they fire Donny.

And by the way, I have no sympathy for Granato. I don't feel bad for anyone that has a golden parachute. He'll make $4m this year and next, which if managed wisely, is enough for the rest of his life.

Managed wisely?

Even if he only nets half of that $8M after agent fees and taxes, that's $200K per year in a MMF earning 5%. No brains required.

 

[Fearnot]

It's night and day watching this team skate vs the Kraken and comparing it to the boston/av's game I watched right before. They are so slow skating around the rink and their decision time on passing and shooting is just leagues below the top teams pacing. It really is like watching a game at half speed when you have something to compare it to.

 

[old kummelweck]

It's night and day watching this team skate vs the Kraken and comparing it to the boston/av's game I watched right before. They are so slow skating around the rink and their decision time on passing and shooting is just leagues below the top teams pacing. It really is like watching a game at half speed when you have something to compare it to.

That's because what they are being told to do isn't available.

 

[sabremike]

The fans not chanting "Fire Donny" was very telling. In most other markets if a team playing like shit cried about fans calling for the coach to be fired and then stunk the joint out at home that's the first thing they would chant. Our fanbase is dead and nobody cares. We only survive (and I use that term loosely) as a Brooklyn Nets of hockey: People only show up to see an NHL game and don't have any particular investment in the outcome or root for the opposing team.

 

[Chainshot]

Hi my name is Dave and I am a Sabresfan

Same. And same.

 

[Fearnot]

That's because what they are being told to do isn't available.

I listed to Don's post game, said the team is playing with fear and lack of confidence.