Don't really like piling on the goalie, but I'd say 3 were bad and none particularly good. His worst start of the season.

Sabres are up .96 xG to .85.
- Lunaion

Last night was a frightening window in the reality of just how bleak things would've looked in terms of win-loss record if they didn't get an unreal performance for a few months from UPL.

He totally bailed them out of looking bottom 4 or 5 in the league bad.

Might've even been bad enough to get multiple people fired.

I think the chances he's available when the Sabres pick are highly remote.

Lots of teams are interested in him.

My guess as to who the Sabres pick:

Yakemchuk, Richardinson, Catton, Greentree
- kingcong39

They haven’t been shy about drafting Europeans either.

Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard could be good system fits for the team.

I still think aside from Celebrini/Demidov I trade the pick though

They haven’t been shy about drafting Europeans either.

Helenius and Brandsegg-Nygard could be good system fits for the team.

I still think aside from Celebrini/Demidov I trade the pick though
- Swedish_Jesus

Fair regarding their willingness to draft a Euro, but I think there are too many good North American options when they'll most likely be picking, especially at defense.

D!ckinson and Yakemchuk are enticing options, as is Zeev Buium.

I also think people are underrating the top 15 or so in this draft collectively.

The biggest issue with this team is the only constant over 13 years… the birthday boy himself…. Terry “fanboy” Pegula… he knows more than you, more than any fan really and most hockey lifers. He cried at a press conference once. Then spent a decade plus f ing this team in the a….
- Gr8daygo

no im sorry but they have played soft unispired hockey since ruff left im not saying to bring him back but god we had the worst soft beer league coach since so yes it does matter after 13 years

at the top of my head every big guy that left buffalo in the past 13 yrs has been brilliant....maybe except risto but jeesus its not a glaring problem that the facking coaches does nothing in the practice? seems like a common thing ask mitts recently and dont tell me because of the altitude.....ive watch an avs pp last night "tuesday" theyre moving god they move so quick and fast its day and night...

exactly what byram was doing the 1st 2 games....jesus dont tell me im the only one seeing this

https://www.buffalohockey...senators-we-let-him-down/
Then do something about it Dahlin, call your Teammates out. Be the Leader some think your are ready for. There's NO accountability from the players either.

https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-upl-struggle-early-in-ugly-loss-to-senators-we-let-him-down/
Then do something about it Dahlin, call your Teammates out. Be the Leader some think your are ready for. There's NO accountability from the players either.
- Buff36

Dahlin said after an early goal against, the Sabres “just got to keep doing the right things.”

“We were trying to come back quick by doing not good stuff,” he said.

Dahlin said after an early goal against, the Sabres “just got to keep doing the right things.”

“We were trying to come back quick by doing not good stuff,” he said.




- washedup20

Where's Captain Kirk when you need him. He could figure this out.

Where's Captain Kirk when you need him. He could figure this out.
- Buff36

The solution is new management and a rebuild. There is no quick fix…it’s astonishing how obvious this was two years ago.

Truly hilarious.

The solution is new management and a rebuild. There is no quick fix…it’s astonishing how obvious this was two years ago.

Truly hilarious.
- washedup20

Pretty much agreed on New Management, don't think we need a total rebuild. Just some roster adjustments. But people have Hope and sometimes don't see the whole picture. Been saying for years that you can't build a Hockey Team by just Drafting. Especially the way and who Adams has drafted. He built a Team of somewhat talented, weak minded Pu$$ies.

https://wyrk.com/vince-young-bar-fight/
Anyone see this, Young gets Knocked the F@ck Out

Can’t fire the owner, but I accept this answer
- Swedish_Jesus

But the owner can fire the president and go enjoy his yacht and green jello with the Mrs but again, he knows more than us. Cheap Frank

no im sorry but they have played soft unispired hockey since ruff left im not saying to bring him back but god we had the worst soft beer league coach since so yes it does matter after 13 years
- bonecrrusher

And who’s the softest, squishiest, awe shucks, marshmallow at the top of this dog poop Sunday… team takes the characteristics of the owner/president and the people he puts in place…. My marshmallow Terry, hires soft serve nice guy Kevyn who hires the softest squishiest 10 ply coach out there.

Sell the team or hire Lindy as POHO and go sit on the yacht.

https://twitter.com/GinoH...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Which player is gonna complain this Time about the Boo's

https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/1773136286385070286?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Which player is gonna complain this Time about the Boo's
- Buff36

I’ve never seen a bunch of softer players in my entire life.

I assume the players think that the booing is because of 13 years of failures, and not because of losing five nothing after one. To a very bad hockey team.

Also I will say again. (frank) you Kyle Okposo

I’ve never seen a bunch of softer players in my entire life.

I assume the players think that the booing is because of 13 years of failures, and not because of losing five nothing after one. To a very bad hockey team.

Also I will say again. (frank) you Kyle Okposo
- ImThatGuy

Ridiculous

Pretty much agreed on New Management, don't think we need a total rebuild. Just some roster adjustments. But people have Hope and sometimes don't see the whole picture. Been saying for years that you can't build a Hockey Team by just Drafting. Especially the way and who Adams has drafted. He built a Team of somewhat talented, weak minded Pu$$ies.
- Buff36

The current reality heading into year 5 of the 3rd rebuild in 13 years:

- The top line is unreliable, inconsistent and lacks leadership qualities
- The forward depth is non existent...throughout the organization
- The entire d-core is soft, overpaid, mismanaged, and the cherry on top, they are not good at defense
- Goaltending is a toss up, inconsistent and mismanaged - known to crack under pressure

All while the coaching is inept, the GM is a fraud and the owner doesn't care.

Prospects and draft picks are not going to solve any problems in Buffalo, the 4th rebuild is coming.

at the top of my head every big guy that left buffalo in the past 13 yrs has been brilliant....maybe except risto but jeesus its not a glaring problem that the facking coaches does nothing in the practice? seems like a common thing ask mitts recently and dont tell me because of the altitude.....ive watch an avs pp last night "tuesday" theyre moving god they move so quick and fast its day and night...

exactly what byram was doing the 1st 2 games....jesus dont tell me im the only one seeing this
- bonecrrusher

Don't worry... Ellis is coaching that stellar play out of him on the PP, Wilford is coaching his Defensive ability out of him as well.

SOME of these things take time

The current reality heading into year 5 of the 3rd rebuild in 13 years:

- The top line is unreliable, inconsistent and lacks leadership qualities
- The forward depth is non existent...throughout the organization
- The entire d-core is soft, overpaid, mismanaged, and the cherry on top, they are not good at defense
- Goaltending is a toss up, inconsistent and mismanaged - known to crack under pressure

All while the coaching is inept, the GM is a fraud and the owner doesn't care.

Prospects and draft picks are not going to solve any problems in Buffalo, the 4th rebuild is coming.
- washedup20

They don't know how to Lead, no one does from Top to Bottom. You have a lot of First Time everything from Upper Management Down to the players. Guy with the most experience in the Organization is running Rochester.
You can't expect a Young Team to Learn how to WIN when they have been Breed in Losing, especially when there no one to help them cause they don't have the answers.
There's Talent on this Hockey Team, they are just not built right yet. They need there Stamkos, Maroon or Perry. Someone who can answer a Question or kick them in the A$$ when needed. And they need some Heavies who can protect these kids. They don't stick up for each other, looks like that needs to be taught to. And I am not talking Knuckle Draggers, there's plenty on the Market Trenin, Joshua just to name a couple that can still add to the Team while knocking out some Teeth when Needed.

Don't worry... Ellis is coaching that stellar play out of him on the PP, Wilford is coaching his Defensive ability out of him as well.
- IonSabres

Donnie took the PP away from Ellis about a month ago, still hasn't worked. They need a Lawson Crouse to park his big A$$ in front on the PP. Kid would score 40 here scooping up rebounds.

SOME of these things take time
- SABRES 89

A decade plus apparently ….

A decade plus apparently ….
- Gr8daygo

Longer then that

The funny part is most of you are acting like this was something that wasn't going to happen... this make me laugh more then anything. the sabres are a poop show from the very top to the very bottom did you REALLY think they were going to make a run...seriously?? the have the worst GM and worst coach in the NHL. and it not even close... as long as they are here is going to be status quo they will run it back again next year. stop acting surprised by what they do folks.

The funny part is most of you are acting like this was something that wasn't going to happen... this make me laugh more then anything. the sabres are a poop show from the very top to the very bottom did you REALLY think they were going to make a run...seriously?? the have the worst GM and worst coach in the NHL. and it not even close... as long as they are here is going to be status quo they will run it back again next year. stop acting surprised by what they do folks.
- gordong

Most, I really wouldn't say that.