Gameday : Blues @ Sabres – Pregame Thoughts
Hi good afternoon everybody the mission to 500 continues today as the blues are in town coming Up I say that’s our mission guys because that’s what it feels like this year it’s the mission to get to 500 this season guys I’m going to tell you the rest of the year I’m just cheering them on game to game that’s it I’m not going to get caught up with
Anything but game to game cheer the boys on cheer the kids on uh because you know winds never hurt no matter what kind of season you’re having and uh we just need the uh the franchise to wake up as a whole and guys I don’t believe we’re going to wake up
Till we make a coaching change and I’m I’m seeing all these rumors out there many channels not just our own but many other channels are talking about the sabers because of uh after the whistles comments uh that they’re looking to trade middlest stat and they’re looking to trade UPL
And I think it’d be a mistake trading either one right now that’s just my feel on on that the thoughts on that because guys I think what we need is a coaching change not a trade what we need is a coaching change okay the blues their
Last 10 games coming into this are 63 and one on the road they’re 11 12 and 1 the sabes uh are 55 and0 their last 10 and 11113 and one at home again they’re pathetic at home this year goals for and against is a minus 10 and St Louis is a
Min-2 St Louis is uh 54 points on the season and the Sabres are 48 so there’s a lot of ways to uh to look at this if you’re really deadly serious about the Sabers still making the playoffs number one they’ve got to get a winning streak going and
I’m talking a real winning streak like seven games now we need a serious winning streak to even talk about playoffs I don’t think they’re going to under this coach number two is this team going to get any more physical are they going to get any more
Tougher I don’t think so not under this coach this team just is pathetically soft and do you guys really believe soft teams can win a Stanley Cup come playoff time I think we know better we’ve been fans long enough to know better than that look when Lindy had the team in 06
And 07 with the big teams okay that team wasn’t crazy hitting leading the league in hits or anything it wasn’t like that kind of team but come playoff time if they had to get rough and tough we you know there was some toughness in them this team
Doesn’t this team would have got killed by that team is what I’m saying physically there’s no nothing there it might be there but it’s underlying and it has to be woken up and if you’re going to wake up the beast from within we need a new coach we need a new voice
We need new coaching staff behind that bench and you know what I think Adam should be fired too if he does nothing except let us die a painful slow death again this year like bodal did a few times time to get rid of him it just is
As good a job as he’s done with Drafting and slapping together this team he’s failing big time as a general manager right now you can’t have the year off because you put together an exciting team last year and the the team is dormant this year you you just
Can’t you can’t so I’m just going to take a look quickly guys at the um uh the Wild Card we’re going to check it out I I I’m pretty sure we’re still like 10 points out right yeah okay so the Sabers are points out nobody has a game in hand we have
Two games in hand on Tampa who are 11 points in front of us so you see look they’s seven games over Detroit’s eight games over these teams are not killing it this year they’re just kind of staying consistent with the season a few games over five like a two games
Over 500 every 12 games about if the Sabers could do that you know but they’re going to need a winning streak there’s no doubt about it they’re going to need a winning streak and the truth is folks I just don’t trust them at home I just don’t I don’t
See any signs they’re going to wake up at home I don’t see any signs are going to get more physical I don’t see any signs that Adams is going to make any kind of moves I don’t see any signs that grenado has one more thing in him to wake up the young
Kids on this team I don’t see it I’ve been following this team a long time you know if I thought there was any hope I’d say it I just don’t feel it I don’t don’t feel feel I feel that it’s run its course and if Adams doesn’t have the
Brains to change coaches right now what’s he going to do in the future this is what scares me you know it it’s it’s one thing to struggle it is it’s one thing but it’s another thing to do nothing about it and that’s what worries me about Kevin Adams
Right now I thought he was one of the best general managers in hockey before the season started what he was doing what he was building I was a little worried that he was nonaggressive when it come to trades but that’s that’s okay now right now he’s what he’s going to
Unload two of our younger pieces on this team because he doesn’t want to change the coach no no that the if that happens we trade out middle stat we trade out I think I think it’d be a dumb mistake and guys you know I was the first Advocate
To get rid of middl stad a little over a year ago not now and up no not now if we trade these guys now we’re going to regret it it’ll come back to haot us I just know it it will so if we’re going to trade anybody out trade out
Somebody down below trade out those names and add to this team and get a get a serious vet on this team I don’t know I don’t think they’re going to do it so I’m I feel like I’m just shooting wind in the dark hopefully hopefully uh hoping that something’s going to stick
To the wall and I I I just don’t think it’s going to happen so I’m going to leave it there I want to see if they win today because I figure they’re due to win they’re a 500 team so they’re probably going to win today you know it’s that kind of season
Or they might lose one more time and then start win the next two and you know I really honestly believe that look they look like a team that’s going to finish with 82 points this year you know it’s the worst the worst seasons and I can tell you that’s out of experience it’s
The worst possible seasons is 500 cuz they win enough just to tease you and they they don’t lose enough just to tease you but they don’t win enough to frustrate you and that that’s aggravating there’s a very aggravating feeling about it all when it’s all said and done cuz you’re
Going to get screwed in the draft which doesn’t really I’m not really count counting on the draft we’ve done enough drafting for a decade it’s enough this team should be doing better get a new coach in I’m going to say it again we need a new coach I don’t
Believe we need to trade out our young pieces that are finally starting to like middlest stat finally is coming to fruition folks and what we’re going to trade him out now and I think that the rumors are true I think Adams is thinking about moving him
And I think it’d be a mistake I mean I’m not saying pay this guy 7 million bucks but hey if we can pay useless Olson 5 million come on on you know we’ve got to look at this and be smart and say you know what we you’re going to trade another guy that’s
Going to go to another team like Colorado or something and he’s going to help them win a Stanley Cup that’s what’s going to happen if middle leaves this this team he’s he’s going to go and do pretty good elsewhere I’m sure so will UPL I think we got to keep the
Young goalies and be patient maybe get a vet goalie next year in the mix I don’t know doesn’t have to be a big big name but we got to do something guys you can’t just keep floating okay seeing the post game this is going to be up late sorry guys I’m
Late so there’s nothing much I could do about it I just got in I’ll see you Tonight
Hey all, the kids will try to get another win today as they host the Blues as we try to get closer to that elusive .500 record..thanks for watching 😎
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37 Comments
I'll divert from my usual pessimism and guarantee a victory against the Blues. I agree that trading Mitts and/or UPL are mistakes. I agree that we must have a new head coach, someone who is more like Vancouver's no-nonsense coach. We should try like hell to lure Michael Peca back here. Adams was interviewed on the Sabres pre-game a few days ago and said that Cozens had finally woken up and was playing better. My reaction was, "How can a GM and a coach let Dylan sleepwalk for a half a season?" So, yeah, I agree Adams has to go if we don't make moves to shake up this talented team. And if we do make trades, let's not get draft picks and prospects; let's get guys that will make a difference in their very first game.
Live the idea of one game at a time. Get to 500, accomplish that elusive 3 game streak. Make it 7 out of 10, then maybe we can talk about the P word.
Don Granato needs to go now and so dose Kevyn Adams ..
Mission to .500 is feeling like Mission Impossible
They need to change their logo and name. My suggestion would be removing those sabres and just put a sheep 🐑 there.
I hope im wrong but unless the Sabres lose like 10 in row I dont think Pegula will fire Granato since he extended him for the next 2 seasons ! Although I could see him replacing some assistant coaches this summer.
In regards to trading Middelstadt Im with you Wayne dumb idea. If you trade Middelstadt for a say a top 4 D man like Colton Parayko who is signed for the next 6 years and would be a good D partner for Owen Power but by trading Middelstadt you are creating another hole in your lineup at centre. Who is going to be your 3rd line centre in the fall, are you going with a rookie like Savoie or Kullich? Have a 3rd line of all kids next season- Benson Kulich and Savoie?? Also from what ive seen theres not much available in free agency this summer either as far as 3rd line centres .
Im all for trading for a top 4 D man but only if costs a draft pick and prospects .
There is a rumour Scott Laughton Phi is available in a trade- Sportsnet Jeff Marek . To me he would be a perfect 4th line centre for this team next season . Hes a veteran who will bring some much need grit and toughness( Sabres are too SOFT) and hes alot better on faceoffs than Krebs . A 4th line of Greenway , Laughton and Eric Robinson sounds good to me . Say good bye to Olofsson Girgenson Okposso and Krebs who are all UFA this summer (Krebs is RFA) . By bringing in Laughton you arent taking a spot from a kid because you arent going to be playing Kulich Rosen or Savoie on the 4th line .
I am baffled by the physical play. We started out well on that end and it has gradually regressed. Just like most parts of our game. Just a weird season overall!
Personally I don't care who they trade as long as what comes back is an upgrade. And right now Buffalo has a better chance at 1st overall than making the playoffs. It's another wasted season, it's like Adams doesn't even watch the games. It's surprising to see Buffalo is favored to win this one. The Sabres are just cursed from ownership on down, that's it.
I'm one of the fans who thinks that everything, besides defense just went their way last year. I think they actually overachieved. They are still a very young and they are showing it on ice. I don't think their record is actually that bad, I think it's actually quite realistic record. I wouldn't count last year into expectations. There is no way they'll bring some veteran to this team. Doesn't make sense. They either stay pat or will be sellers at the deadline.
I'm going out on a limb here to say… If they lay a stinker and lose today's game, which is a matinee (kids' day) game, Granato will be fired.
I want to cheer them on but id be lying if the prospect of getting Celebrini wasnt on my mind.
Team needs to make a coaching change and a roster change. They need to try and trade Tuch while he might have a little value left. He brings absolutely nothing to the team night after night. He’s a 3rd liner with concrete hands and no grit. He’s just a decent skater that’s all. Could probably get a 2nd and a 5th for him at the deadline. Next year you would be lucky to get a 5th for him.
The lack of coaching change is beyond disappointing, I agree that Adams has been negligent in his responsibilities considering the drop off from last season. Any trades at this point are inconsequential for this year, Mittelstadt has been one of the best players this year even with the lower goal total, it would be a huge mistake to trade him. Get rid of dead wood like Olofsson, Krebs, etc.! UPL is not a guy to move, we can't do the same thing with him that happened with Ullmark.
My brain hurts watching them play. They think so slowly and have no sense of where their linemates are. There seems to be a fear of contact, always turning away and not going through the opponent. I wish I hadn’t turned this game on. Forget just an in-season coaching change, should be in game, now!
Still waiting for those Wednesday videos Wayne! lol
100% agree. Don't give up your youth guys that are the only bright spots on this season. UPL and Mitts are our future. If they trade them, what are they going for? a Centre and Goalie, what are you trading out…a centre and goalie. The coach should be replaced sooner rather than later. You bring in a new coach now so he has time to changed these kids bad habits. If they want to trade out players, get rid of the dead weight. E.Johnson, Olofsson, Robinson, Bryson, maybe even Jokiharu and Krebs (if a trade can be had)
I’m more disappointed in the fan reactions and the premature calls to fire Adams than the disappointing season itself. I’m not willing to write Adams off yet. This team is only 2.75 years into the rebuild and our fans are losing perspective of that. Most of our fans are way too quick to pull out the guillotines. If we think things are bad now we could also send ourselves right back to the hell we came from by overreacting. I agree that we needed a coaching change months ago but that’s not enough for me to write Adams off yet.
Sabres refusal to Hit or play with any Physicality just allows other teams to win Battles and break out of their D-Zone.
#26 will hit but forwards are Lame
2 favorite teams, but as a Missouri kid.. Go Blues! 💙💛💙
The coaching staff are just not doing it any more.
Another comment – these guys have zero pride.
FIRE GRANATO ASAP!
Without a major winning streak, I think it's time to start talking about the Draft again.
Are you still talking about the playoff for real?! 🤣
Yea!! We scored 1 goal again! Now if only we can get shutouts every game we can become undefeated the rest of the way! 👍
Playoffs? No way. 500? Achievable but unlikely. No point wasting youth at the deadline but I'd really like to see more consistency game to game and get that home form together because that has been woeful far too long now and the paying fans deserve better for there dollars. 🤔
Elevate compete level again. How about we fire you Donny. Was there for this game and they just cannot score. If they get rid of Mitsy after signing Sameielson etc I'm done with this GM and Coach. So sick of this.
I am losing faith in KA. he is at the point where he should do something or be fired
Fire coach
what does it matter for a coaching change now it won't help anything. It's too late. They missed the window. And if they get rid of Middlestat, that'll just be another giant mistake from the season.
Financially mitts gotta go
The first year of Vegas is a team you and I would like, tough team, fastest team in the league, lots of hits, number 4 in goals scored and 8th in goals against. Hard working and fastest team. Vegas had 1 guy McNabb with 200 plus hits and 4 other guys with 100 plus hits
you mean there
mission to the no1 pick.
Mismanagement of assets! GM KA waited way too long to save the season by firing the coach (like Edmonton did ages ago). As a result, the season is lost. So now both GM and coach have to go!
Wayne, why are you still talking about playoffs? The playoff slipped away long ago. You might say that they are 11 points out of a playoff spot but they have to leapfrog 6 teams. Edmonton went on a crazy win streak and they are still in third place in the pacific division. A 7 game win streak won’t get the Sabres into a playoff spot. The team is done like dinner this year.
Fire Granato stat.
Season is over as playoff hopes go. Frigg it now. Time to allow the youth movement. Call up Jiri , Rosen, and Savoie. Get these guys some seasoning under their belts. There is no adding outsiders at this point. Makes zero sense. We can't win at home we're done.