Buffalo Rick

You were dead wrong. Goaltending is the reason we are not going to make it. We gave you guys a good beat down as did the Blues. The Blues are better off than you think Fella. Go back to the circus and pretend its Halloween forever.

Flyers at the Blues tonight. Of course my attention will be in Florida on the Sabres vs Panthers game but Ill keep an eye on the Blues game too. I do think Berube and the Blues are a bit ahead of Philly in the rebuild. They have some real good young talent in St Louis and Parayko is still there of course. Thomas, Sammy Blais, and one beastly Braeden Schenn. And of course they have some quality goalies down there. I wish we could steal one

He will lead the charge to the nut house where guys like him and Mike Keenan belong

Yo team

Why do you think he is so bad? I do not see it. But of course I do not see the Flyers too often

So it appears that its correct that the Flyers are in full rebuild mode. I am an expert of sorts on this topic. LOL. Lots of experience. I do not think my team is still in rebuild, they are now in the seasoning mode. Young guys with the help of some experienced vets, the way to do it I suppose. So in Philly, as a non fan, Ill try and be unattached to any bias views. The only one I really have is a strong dislike of John Tortorella. I do not see him being around too long. For your Flyer fans sake, you should hope not. So he did do a good thing by letting the assistant have a go of it vs the Sabres the other night. I wonder if the guy who was in charge that night called out that defenseman in the locker room for one of the most mind boggling turnovers I have ever seen? The puck was coughed up, and it almost seemed deliberate, and then the guy SKATES AWAY AS FAST AS HE CAN!!!! LOL. Lucky for him it was Girgensons instead of Tuch or Skinner who jumped on it and did not cash in. But the goalie must have been cursing under his mask! Had to be. That is the kind of play that will get you traded and benched fast. But I am guessing you have seen this before? The Flyers do have some talent. I think Hayes, the ex Ranger and of course the goal scorer who just came back from an injury, are two of their best. Frost seems pretty good. They have the ability to score. They just cant keep it out of the net, something else I am way too familiar with. I was hoping for a better effort yesterday and for them to help and beat the Penguins but it did not happen. Not sure who will handle this rebuild moving forward? Will Danny Briere be kept on long term? A risky move if the answer is yes.

Road sweet road. Go look at Buffalo's record. Notice above .500 on the road, 11 games above .500 on the road!!!!!! 5 below at home!!!! Young team that handles the road better. Its pure work and no need to entertain fans. I welcome the games being on the road. Thank God they are away and not at home. Their worst games that are head scratchers are at home. But, the schedule is not kind. And the next home game is vs Carolina. I believe they will play the "kid", Levi, on Tuesday. Throw his ass to the wolves. Lets see if he comes out unscathed.

Not sure which Flyer defenseman not only turned the puck over to Girgensons, and then made a futile attempt to skate away unnoticed? After a rocket was launched by Girgensons, Sandstrom was surprisingly awake and made one of his few good saves of the night. It was not Risto.

Did you see that puck coughed up to Girgensons?

I do not know who will be in goal for the Flyers today but without Hart, the situation must be dire. They were playing very well and played very well at times during last nights game but they do have some glaring defensive problems. I could not believe that guy that turned the puck over just skated away like "go ahead, let it rip". LOL. Like he could care less. Tuch gets the hat trick. Quinn set him up on a very good play. Now its Florida on Tues and help needed. But we have the games in hand. But we have hands full vs Florida who are playing well all of a sudden. Thompson is likely to return in that game. Come on Flyers . Please beat Pittsburgh.

I wont lie, the Rangers did not look very focused. Likely tired from a go with New Jersey the night before, and backup and once feared Halak was very good. Skinner split the Rangers D in OT to beat them. The first goal surrendered by LEVI was actually a mistake by Dahlin. Levi never had a chance on it. The 2nd was a scrum in front of the net I felt he should have covered. But these goalies lose the sight of the puck. Anyway, a much needed win to stay in pursuit of Pittsburgh and the Islanders. The Sabres of course are not as good without Tage Thompson who missed another and is not likely to play in Philly tonight. I do not recognize the goalie named for the Flyers tonight so that is likely why the Sabres are favored in this game in Vegas? But I just cant imagine Levi playing back to back but he is young? I would rather see Luukenen of the other 3. I believe he is the only one that could be motivated by Levi's performance and arrival? I still have hope he can be at least a backup here but his game must improve, especially if we go to a shootout. On to Philly in another must win game I would think. Pittsburgh somehow has the big advantage of the schedule.

I type this a half hour before puck drop vs Rangers in downtown Buffalo! The kids first game in goal for Sabres. I’m glad he’s here.

Like pure crap. LOL. No not really. But he is just a big goon. But he does not do what a goon is supposed to do. I have to give him more time to really make a judgement. I think Granato has backed off on him. Has seen enough of him on the line with Thompson and Tuch. He is not good enough. Skinner is better. No doubt about that Adams sealed our fate with these bums in the nets. Finally he has Levi ready for next year. A tie vs that young Montreal team when you lead going into the third is not acceptable. But without Thompson in the lineup, its a big big loss. He had to sit out last night. I expect him to play next game. We must run the table now.

Yeah it’s me. Troll of the forum!

I sure would have preferred playing Montreal two months ago. After they demolished Columbus and their backup goalie on Saturday in Montreal, they come in to try and ruin our playoff hopes. The Sabres and a determined Comrie shut out the Islanders Saturday to keep alive hopes of knocking out either Pittsburgh or the Islanders. Ill squeeze for Lindy and his Devils tonight on the Island. I know the Sabres are the more talented team than Montreal. No clue who will be in the nets? I suspect Comrie after the shutout but its no sure thing. I wonder if Levi will get his first game? Id be better with that actually. But we need to light them up. We can do that.

Where did Kane and Teresenko go Sir?

Well thanks to Comie and the shutout of the Islanders on Saturday, tonights game vs Montreal is big. the Sabres still have a pulse. Pitdburgh and Islanders can be caught if we can win. I expect a tough game though. Montreal is playing far better now

No! But now that we are finished, he possibly goes to Rochester? Maybe for the best. Will Granato survive this is the question now. It’s tough to compete with big markets. Veterans flock to the Rangers.

Where do they find these goalies/ They got another shutout the other night. I know its too late, but the future again looks bright in St Louis. The Blues have really turned things quickly. How I have no idea.

Id like to. But Anderson pulled against one of the worst offensive teams in the league. How the hell does that old man give up 7 to Preds? All 3 of these goalies are crap. Luukenen is the best in game situation but is the worst shootout goalie I have ever seen along with that other guy, Lehner. Let Levi go in and work through it. At least we know he has the talent unlike these other 3. Adams really sealed our fate before the season started by having no plan in goal. I blame him. Not Granato. I feel bad for Granato. He says ? we will get through this and I have been in worst situations and gotten through". Well he has to say that. I wonder if he has lost a few in the locker room? And Thompson finally scored last night. Taking Jost out before the fiasco in Philly was a huge mistake by Granato. Nobody has shown more heart, and you just do not pull a guy so Olofsson can come out of a slump. I am sick of Olofsson and his one dimensional style of play Skinner can give us that at a higher level. Thompson and Tuch must be kept together. Quinn and Paterka I feel the same. At least keep them in the lineup. Two good youngsters. Power is an offensive minded defensman. He has some learning to do on D but he has a ton of talent. And they were talking about Samuelson. They said when he plays they are just better on goals against. He is probably the only one along with Dahlin that has a clue how to play defense. He is a keeper. So I throw Levi to the wolves. Not that many games left Last night's loss sealed our fate. No playoffs.

We cant get the kid in goal fast enough. At least I know he has the talent. Unlike the others bums

I was hoping he’d play today. But the immigration process they say will delay him taking the ice. We need to roll out the red carpet for him and pull the rug out on the other 3 loafers that have been getting paid for being useless. Get rid of the rubbish!

I know one thing, we are set up better for the next 5 years or so than they are. Imagine John Tortorella and Danny Briere on common ground on draft day! lol

The Sabres have no goalie until now. Granato is mind boggling. He doesn’t play Jost who is playing great. And Tage Thompson sits at 42 in a slump

I blame the coaches on defense