Yes, and they lose to Detroit. And the Capitals steal two out West. They need a long streak . Losing Quinn really set them back. They at least finally have their goalie. I just don’t know how Adams is still the GM. He should be gone.
I really am starting to believe. I am hoping Quinn is close to returning as he could help. Up on the Red Wings as I type. They have lost 7 in a row and they were playing very well not that long ago. Thompson is heating up. Just scored and had 6 point game two back. Luukenen has been solid. The Penguins are crap now. So we should finish ahead of them. The Blues playing well too but not sure if they will get in?
The Sabres win over the Islanders, 4-0, might be their biggest win of the year. They are making it interesting. The Red Wings are next, who they not only beat the other day but Detroit has lost 7 in a row. It’s not impossible for the Sabres to run down a team like the Islanders for the final playoff spot. Luukenen has really come through .
Not that it would matter, but looking at the standings I don’t think it’s impossible. Washington and Islanders playing great so forget about catching them. I am not sure of timetable on Quinn but he would be a big lift. Luukenen has been solid regardless of what happens. So I think the Sabres have their goalie in Luukenen
I still would fire Adams for how he handled the Eichel situation. But that aside, Making the playoffs just to be eliminated after on round really matters not that much. My biggest worry moving forward would be the Sabres being able to sign these young guys without them being stolen from teams like the Rangers and such. The injury to Quinn to me was huge It kept them from moving forward this year. He is a big piece in the lineup they now have and they could not afford to have him go down again. They need to get a couple of good forwards. Trade that big guy they got from the Wild. And likely time for Okposo to go also.
Well they just traded Middlestadt for a young defenseman. Not sure what to think. The Sabres are just young and players in early 20s are not going to win vs 30 plus yr old veterans most of the time. Luukenen has been a bright spot. Need a reliable backup as the loss to Winnipeg was first time I think I’ve ever seen Sabres start a goalie back to back nights.
The Sabres are not out of it if you look at how well they have been playing and Luukenen has been fabulous. But now that they have reached the elusive .500 they go to Florida and Tampa, the first being far tougher, and then Vegas and Jets are in. A split here and a run after that would give them a shot of running someone down. But I sure wish Quinn had not been injured. I have seen no moves by Adams. Cant stand what he has done. The only smart thing was sticking with Luukenen
Looking at your observations, pretty well done but I think a team that must get more praise are the Seattle Kracken. It’s pretty impressive how good they are at home and after a tough loss to open an East coast swing they beat the Islanders and then go into Boston and take them out! I hope they get in. The Blues also are impressive. Look at last nights results vs Edmonton. As for my Sabres. they showed what they are capable of with 7-0 win over Kings. Florida is playing maybe as good as anyone. I already. Said, losing Jack Quinn was an injury the Sabres did not need. The bright spot has been Luukenen. He is now their best goalie and has earned the position. Now I’m not sure if they fire Granato ? I’d keep him, fire Adams and make a trade now! Trade Krebs if anyone would have him and maybe they should consider tracing Power?
I have to see just where the Blues and Kracken sit in position to get in?