Buffalo Rick

I wouldn’t sell the Blues too short. They can make the playoffs and I think they will. Then who knows what hell they might unleash! They have been better than many expected

I hadn’t heard this. The AHL is tough to keep up with these days.

Well you Philly fans never have trouble finding something green to wear on St Patrick’s day!

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 .

A nightmare for Bettman and NHL

Brayden. Blues

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

Trading Carter and Schenn were maybe worst trades your Flyers ever made.

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 Blues will finish ahead of the Wild and I stand by they can beat anyone when Binnington is in

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

What happened to Berube?

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?

You know, perhaps the sleeper in all of this are Winnipeg? Look at their record. Could sneak up on some teams in playoffs? Might have the better goalie of the contenders in West? Except for Binnington of course If Blues sneak in .

Did I mention Toronto? Disregard. Such a bunch of under achievers they are. Austin Matthews! They’re version of McDavid or Eichel. And don’t they have Taveres? Mitch Marner! WTF? PS. Never sell the Blues short when they have Binnington in net and Schenn!

I’ve never seen the likes of them! Lol! Just Kidding. The final should be Edmonton and Florida but Tampa could have a say as well as Boston or Toronto in East. But Florida is playing lights out Remember the disgust you had the first month of the season? Well your boys are well on their way now and the biggest fear is always injuries. I’m so disgusted about us losing Quinn. He and Paterka are very good together and we’re playing with Cousins. I think we are dead without him unless that useless Adams who belongs with the Adams family, makes a trade. My Eichel jersey, brand new, wrapped in plastic somewhere in my closet. As for Edmonton, I’ll cheer against them as they have enough hardware from the days of The Great One , in those classic wars vs the Islanders.

Can’t argue with your take, I believe the Sabres could have snuck in had they not lost Quinn. Killer injury. Adams needs to make a trade based on this alone. They were finally starting to come on and some of the lower seeds they could catch. If they had Quinn. His absence was a killer early. This is a bad injury. I’m sure Adams will do nothing. Can’t stand him. I think your Tampa is playing well and can’t be ruled out either. I’ll take them over Carolina . Boston and Leafs can’t be ruled out. I know what you’re saying about the Blues and realistically Seattle May have a better shot of being a dark horse than them, but with Binnington in goal they are tough. Schenn, Thomas, Parayko, and even Sammy Blaise. The Kracken are tough to beat in their building and I like them. They are now my third favorite

Perhaps the panic JR had a couple weeks in has subsided? Lol

I just learned Quinn on IR until end of March. Can’t overcome this. He was the spark the Sabres needed, got and now he’s done!

Ill stand by this prediction for now. I do not see any team being more impressive than Florida, though Tampa has come on of late. In the West Edmonton are playing well and are pretty much on fire. Vancouver has been a thorn in their side and they have the best record in the NHL last time I checked. Vegas of course cant be eliminated. And how about those Blues? When Binnington is in goal they can beat anyone. I keep waiting for a talented Toronto team to get it going and play up to their potential. As for my Sabres I still do not count them out of a come from behind playoff spot but there is little room for error from here on out. They need to beat Dallas next game to reach 500. Then they get the Blues. If they were going to fire Granato it would have happened already. I think the late surge just before the break saved him. And now it seems they have finally realized Luukenen is the starter. As he should be. I wish they would make a trade. Id trade Greenway. Size for speed.

And they will beat the Steelers. Count on it. Do you really believe Mason freaking Rudolph is in the same class as Josh Allen who is Superman!!!