It is currently Thu May 28, 2026 2:38 pm

View unanswered posts | View active topics


Board index » Buffalo Sabres Hockey » NHL Talk

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]

Forum rules


Please click here to view the forum rules



Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 5 of 8
  [ 147 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
Wozniak
PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:23 am 
Offline
Franchise Defenseman
User avatar

Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:11 am
Posts: 2864
Location: Chicago
Howie Hodge wrote:
Sk8haggard9 wrote:
Does anyone think that maybe Max is trying harder this year because of the kick in the pants he got by almost not signing a contract?
and the fact that the one he got was 2 million cheaper than before...

Yeah it sucks he didn't turn it up his last 2 years in Buffalo, but he has an excuse to be doing this good now. He had a good wake up call.



The point is Max had some offensive hockey left in him. The problem is someone didn't know how to get that out of him - whether it was through strategy or motivation. Either way "someone" failed.

*cough* Ruff *cough*

_________________
Check out my website: http://www.artistzero.com

"That wasn't very nice...I do believe you killed my hat."

Driver of the FIRE LINDY RUFF Bandwagon since 2008.
Top
 Profile  
 
daz28
PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:44 am 
Offline
Star Sniper

Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:31 pm
Posts: 3363
I'll tell ya what, this is becoming a no-brainer. If anyone thinks Max's stats are a fluke, then please explain WHY they are a fluke?? If your explanation is "the system", then why draft a player like that INTO your system?

He would EASILY be the best player on our team with his current stats. Looks like Atlanta got a discount.
Top
 Profile  
 
Howie Hodge
PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:50 am 
Offline
Star Sniper
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:30 pm
Posts: 3962
Location: Depew
Image

_________________
"I'll rap you with my cane; you pencil necked geek!!"

-Bowler, imitating Freddy Blassie, at the very first M & G.
Top
 Profile  
 
Wozniak
PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:31 am 
Offline
Franchise Defenseman
User avatar

Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:11 am
Posts: 2864
Location: Chicago
daz28 wrote:
I'll tell ya what, this is becoming a no-brainer. If anyone thinks Max's stats are a fluke, then please explain WHY they are a fluke?? If your explanation is "the system", then why draft a player like that INTO your system?

He would EASILY be the best player on our team with his current stats. Looks like Atlanta got a discount.

see, heres the thing. max was, i believe, drafted before ruff started this system.

also, lets say you draft all these players that would fit right into your system then whoops, the coach changes and your fucked. i do believe that part of Maxs down fall was the result of what Ruff tried to do with the teams play. Unfortunately it ended up like putting the square block in the round hole and Max left to greener pastures (at least for the time being).

Atlanta took a gamble. They took a player who, for the most part, sucked it up and looked to be out of the league and signed him. Fortunately for them, its paying off right now. but who knows, come December it could all go to hell.

_________________
Check out my website: http://www.artistzero.com

"That wasn't very nice...I do believe you killed my hat."

Driver of the FIRE LINDY RUFF Bandwagon since 2008.
Top
 Profile  
 
daz28
PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:52 am 
Offline
Star Sniper

Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:31 pm
Posts: 3363
Wozniak wrote:
putting the square block in the round hole

You said it not me
Top
 Profile  
 
daz28
PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:54 am 
Offline
Star Sniper

Joined: Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:31 pm
Posts: 3363
Wozniak wrote:

Atlanta took a gamble. They took a player who, for the most part, sucked it up and looked to be out of the league and signed him. Fortunately for them, its paying off right now. but who knows, come December it could all go to hell.

Oh noes, suppose they ONLY get 20 points for 750k. Ya, sounds like hell to me. :D
Top
 Profile  
 
Los9090
PostPosted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:54 am 
Offline
Superstar Goalie
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:35 pm
Posts: 4707
Location: Glenville, NY
blech, we're still talking about this?

_________________
"...they came down into the stands and asked if I knew how to do play by play. I said...No. But. I'll take a shot at it if you want".- Rick Jeanneret
Top
 Profile  
 
Wyohomeboy
PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:41 pm 
Offline
Power Forward
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:36 pm
Posts: 1343
Location: Parts Unknown, Wyoming
Howie Hodge wrote:
squirrel wrote:
Max had an assist on the game winning goal(2-0 win over Detroit)

21 points in 21 games. Plus 6. Anyone who ever played sports at any level will tell you that playing with confidence is very important.



squirrel get you ass in here more often, Pal.

I never bashed Max; so I am not surprised with his turn around. I say turn around because I can't spell renaissance!!

Scrotalik I have, and will always despise.....


As I said, I believe Max could have been utilized better while here and on the positive side, Alice is up to -11 :mrgreen:

_________________
-------------------------------------------------------
"I don't feel like Satan, but I am to them"
Neil Young
Top
 Profile  
 
fan4life61
PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:42 pm 
Offline
PP Quarterback
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:50 pm
Posts: 1595
CriminallyVu1gar wrote:
Max wore a visor, therefore he sucks. Moving on...


because of this...

Image

i will NEVER rip on a player for wearing a visor

_________________
Image
FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz
Top
 Profile  
 
mechaphil
PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:48 pm 
Offline
Thy Horror Cosmic
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:57 pm
Posts: 19086
Location: BFLO
fan4life61 wrote:
CriminallyVu1gar wrote:
Max wore a visor, therefore he sucks. Moving on...


because of this...

Image

i will NEVER rip on a player for wearing a visor

Aaron, Alex isn't exactly entirely serious.

_________________
mechaphil
Top
 Profile  
 
fan4life61
PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:57 pm 
Offline
PP Quarterback
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:50 pm
Posts: 1595
idk man, hes said it about other players too

_________________
Image
FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz
Top
 Profile  
 
mechaphil
PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:59 pm 
Offline
Thy Horror Cosmic
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:57 pm
Posts: 19086
Location: BFLO
It's his corollary for a lot of things. He doesn't automatically think someone sucks due to wearing a visor. Trust me.

_________________
mechaphil
Top
 Profile  
 
fan4life61
PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:19 pm 
Offline
PP Quarterback
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:50 pm
Posts: 1595
alright, he gets a pass, but just this once, he owes you ten free internets for saving him

_________________
Image
FIGHTER OF THE NIGHTMAN

"on the ice now for buffalo, looking for the pass, and gets it, afinogenov, couldnt get the shot away, now HE DOES, HE SCORES!!!! HOLY MACKEREL ROLE THE HIGH LIGHT FILM, MAXIM AFINOGENOV, WHAT A MOVE!!!!.... thats not fair... that was unbelievable"
-R.J. and Lorenz
Top
 Profile  
 
Skyline_BNR34
PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:31 pm 
Offline
Cup Winner
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:34 pm
Posts: 13019
Location: North Carolina
Alex has always bashed on visors on players, and it has always been a joke.

Heck he says Ovechkin sucks because he wears a visor, and we all know that is false.

_________________
CriminallyVu1gar wrote:
No need for violence, just tell her she's got a game misconduct and show her the door.

Rud wrote:
As I said in the GDT, the call on Rivet was horseshit. The Bruins player was holding onto Rivet's stick like it was the last fucking raft on the Titanic.
Top
 Profile  
 
squirrel
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:54 pm 
Offline
Rink Rat

Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:58 pm
Posts: 28
24 points in 23 games. He had an assist for the only goal in game. 11/28

Max has more even strength points than any Sabre. not living off pp.

16 even and 8 on pp.


Last edited by squirrel on Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
Timbo Slice
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:56 pm 
Offline
Franchise Defenseman
User avatar

Joined: Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:14 pm
Posts: 2708
squirrel wrote:
24 points in 23 games. He had an assist for the only goal in game. 11/28

Max has more even strength points than any Sabre. not living off pp.


MerCY. What the heck, Max?
Top
 Profile  
 
squirrel
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:00 pm 
Offline
Rink Rat

Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:58 pm
Posts: 28
Timbo Slice wrote:
squirrel wrote:
24 points in 23 games. He had an assist for the only goal in game. 11/28

Max has more even strength points than any Sabre. not living off pp.


MerCY. What the heck, Max?


Players always play better with confidence. Look at Vanek? This year he has none. Last year at the start of the season everything he touched was golden.
Top
 Profile  
 
Skyline_BNR34
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:03 pm 
Offline
Cup Winner
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:34 pm
Posts: 13019
Location: North Carolina
It is also more along the lines of if Max sucks, he'll be out of a job next year.

He doesn't put up any points he is gone to the KHL or out of hockey completely. Since he is not playing alongside Kovalchuk and Peverly he is ripping it up even more.

_________________
CriminallyVu1gar wrote:
No need for violence, just tell her she's got a game misconduct and show her the door.

Rud wrote:
As I said in the GDT, the call on Rivet was horseshit. The Bruins player was holding onto Rivet's stick like it was the last fucking raft on the Titanic.
Top
 Profile  
 
mechaphil
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:26 pm 
Offline
Thy Horror Cosmic
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:57 pm
Posts: 19086
Location: BFLO
Ferret, why don't you ever post anything else here except for "told ya so" posts?

_________________
mechaphil
Top
 Profile  
 
Skyline_BNR34
PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:30 pm 
Offline
Cup Winner
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:34 pm
Posts: 13019
Location: North Carolina
mechaphil wrote:
Ferret, why don't you ever post anything else here except for "told ya so" posts?

It is something we expected him to do anyways.

Max was going to succeed in Atlanta and we knew he had the talent to. He just couldn't do so in a system meant for defensive style of play.

_________________
CriminallyVu1gar wrote:
No need for violence, just tell her she's got a game misconduct and show her the door.

Rud wrote:
As I said in the GDT, the call on Rivet was horseshit. The Bruins player was holding onto Rivet's stick like it was the last fucking raft on the Titanic.
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 5 of 8
  [ 147 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next

Board index » Buffalo Sabres Hockey » NHL Talk

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot] and 3 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to: