Tank Thread and Tanking GDT XVIII: Final Stretch?!?! (Arizona @ Calgary)

[EichHart]

Last night was an absolutely perfect night for the tank, can we close this out tomorrow? Let's hope so!!!

Updated Standings:

Magic Number:

Remaining Schedule:

Sabres Schedule:

Mon Apr 6, 2015 Hurricanes @ Sabres
Fri Apr 10, 2015 Sabres @ Blue Jackets
Sat Apr 11, 2015 Penguins @ Sabres

Arizonas Schedule:

Tue Apr 7, 2015 Coyotes @ Flames
Thu Apr 9, 2015 Coyotes @ Canucks
Sat Apr 11, 2015 Ducks @ Coyotes

So close to the prize at the end of a long grueling 2+ years!!!

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[Husko]

Was about to post mine, but yours is much more informative, mine is more entertainment, so a simple copy/paste here should work

Magic Number: 2
Fing0rz Number: 2
Games Remaining: 3
Points Back: 4

https://docs.google.com/a/columbia....3QhNNqbpofBFS_dVd-4/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

 

[fing0rz]

If we beat the canes monday, its going to go back to stressful

 

[Karate Johnson*]

McDavid reminds me of Peter Dinkledges healthy twin.

 

[EichHart]

If we beat the canes monday, its going to go back to stressful

At least we will have a chance to secure McEichel pretty much everyday after today. The only other day we or Arizona doesn't play is Wednesday.

 

[fing0rz]

Its amazing the range of emotions I have went through since 1:48 left in the Chicago game.


Who knows how sabres would have played against the islanders if they won that game. We could be looking at a tie still.

 

[Husko]

If we beat the canes monday, its going to go back to stressful

I'm foreseeing an OT loss. Then we get to anxiously watch TWO Arizona games hoping for just. one. point.

 

[EichHart]

Its amazing the range of emotions I have went through since 1:48 left in the Chicago game.


Who knows how sabres would have played against the islanders if they won that game. We could be looking at a tie still.

The Dallas and Chicago game...Miracles I tell ya....It was Destiny!!

 

[Husko]

At least we will have a chance to secure McEichel pretty much everyday after today. The only other day we or Arizona doesn't play is Wednesday.

Yeah... That's a good thing....

 

[Mit Yarrum]

So close now.

 

[Karate Johnson*]

I, for one, will be starting several anti tanking threads every season going forward chastising the last place team for thier disgusting behavior.

Anyone else interested?

Tanking needs to be done away with and anyone with an idea how should start a thread about it.

 

[CrazyPsycho]

I can't believe so many people still think this isn't over. This is a LOSING competition, not winning. We got this.

 

[Der Jaeger]

If we beat the canes monday, its going to go back to stressful

I think Arizona has a good shot at points over the next three. Calgary and Vancouver on the road, where they play better. Anaheim might have the west and home ice in the playoffs locked up by the last game, so it might be meaningless for them.

 

[tsujimoto74]

home stretch now. Just need 4 or less points in our last 3 to clinch. So close.

 

[Husko]

I, for one, will be starting several anti tanking threads every season going forward chastising the last place team for thier disgusting behavior.

Anyone else interested?

Tanking needs to be done away with and anyone with an idea how should start a thread about it.

I'd rather take the high road, but that's just me

 

[kenfury]

I cant wait until I can start cheering for this team to win again.

 

[Husko]

I think Arizona has a good shot at points over the next three. Calgary and Vancouver on the road, where they play better. Anaheim might have the west and home ice in the playoffs locked up by the last game, so it might be meaningless for them.

I don't even want to think about that game mattering

 

[26CornerBlitz]

home stretch now. Just need 4 or less points in our last 3 to clinch. So close.

It's been a great weekend. One regulation loss away. Can't wait.

 

[indigoo]

I, for one, will be starting several anti tanking threads every season going forward chastising the last place team for thier disgusting behavior.

Anyone else interested?

Tanking needs to be done away with and anyone with an idea how should start a thread about it.

I'd rather avoid hypocrisy

 

[Husko]

It's been a great weekend. One regulation loss away. Can't wait.

Just end it against Carolina. Put this dying dog down. In fact, have it over by the second intermission so there's no reason for the fans to be cheering "for the opposition." Then when the game ends the fans can erupt in applause and curtain calls for the team, as the tank will be over.

 

[slip]

I can't believe so many people still think this isn't over. This is a LOSING competition, not winning. We got this.

The real question is, what happens next year when Buffalo is still lounging near the bottom of the standings and all vague and fuzzy playoff hopes are thoroughly dashed? Shall we as a fan base tolerate tankthought which is bound to arise under the mantra of "just one more top 5 pick and then we're solid!"?

 

[Jamie Walker]

I'd rather take the high road, but that's just me

i think he was referring to matt martin

 

[Sabre Dance]

Question, will there be a center ice salute to the fans after the Penguins game?

 

[RecycledEichel]

The real question is, what happens next year when Buffalo is still lounging near the bottom of the standings and all vague and fuzzy playoff hopes are thoroughly dashed? Shall we as a fan base tolerate tankthought which is bound to arise under the mantra of "just one more top 5 pick and then we're solid!"?

I'll be rooting for wins from start to finish, even if it depends on us drafting 7th instead of 6th

 

[MayDay]

The real question is, what happens next year when Buffalo is still lounging near the bottom of the standings and all vague and fuzzy playoff hopes are thoroughly dashed? Shall we as a fan base tolerate tankthought which is bound to arise under the mantra of "just one more top 5 pick and then we're solid!"?

No, because of the lottery odds next year, we have a greater chance of picking top three even if we're not right at the bottom.

I don't expect us to be a playoff team next year, but I'm rooting for wins start to finish. And if we get lucky in the new multi-pick lottery, that would be gravy.