Couldn't that happen to almost every team? They haven't lost 5 games in a row yet so I wouldn't say it's even a decent possibility they do..

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Miller, Myers and Greir are sick, but not Jesus Christ..

KILL OTTAWA

Connolly is on a 7 games pt streak and is a plus 8, Pominville is scoring and a plus 6. We have 6 players with 10 or more goals and Hecht is knocking on the door with 9 (and is also a plus 7). Other than Vanek being invisible and Roy being to fancy, I'd say our top 6 are starting to come around. Tim Connolly especially is starting to really turn it on, being both offensively and defensively responsible.

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We truly are not worthy of Miller!

Top 6 are definitely starting to play. Combine that with Hecht going on a tear, we're in good shape at the moment.

Once Vanek wakes up -IF he wakes up, I guess- then I think we're in great shape.

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"Go out and run 'em."
- Lindy Ruff, 23 Feb. 2007

TV reminds me of the Katy Perry song 'Hot 'n Cold' because every other year he'll be good, then the next he'll be bad.

Maybe if he back checked more...

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"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." ~ Han Solo


We truly are not worthy of Miller!

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Lord Stanley's Cup is what its all about.
Mr. Pegula, your destiny awaits you sir.

*Raises hand.

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Wheelhouse

Not me...I was thinking around 7th or 8th.

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"...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

I really am baffled at this injury of his. Ruff has him playing, If this injury really is suppressing his play, why not sit him and let him heel. Just baffles me.

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Lord Stanley's Cup is what its all about.
Mr. Pegula, your destiny awaits you sir.

It's not the injury.

He's been off right from the start of the season.

Vanek very seriously needs to increase his foot speed. Every year, it seems as though he fails to improve on this area.

Whether he needs to lose some muscle to get lighter or just run agility ladders all summer, I don't care. But his lack of foot speed kills him.

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Wheelhouse

Sabres have averaged four goals a game at least during four of their last five games...I'd say something is working in the scoring department now

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mechaphil

I had a feeling they'd figure out this offense thing!

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Wheelhouse

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"Go out and run 'em."
- Lindy Ruff, 23 Feb. 2007

I thought 4th or 5th was a good possibility.

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Why even post this garbage? It's so stupid to say that they are not a cup contender cause they have top tier players are underachieving, it's called scoring depth. The New Jersey Devils have five more goals scored than us, I dont hear anyone saying they are not a contender cause of lack of offense. The fact is we are playing good enough to be in second. Production from our top six may be down, but that only means we have room for improvement. This team is exactly where it should be, what team hit it's peak level of playing midway through the season and continues that pace for the rest of the year? Look at the penguins last year they sucked for about 2/3 of the season, then fired their coach and went on a tear. I swear any kind of positivity that Buffalo fans get to call their own get's twisted anyway possibly until we feel like a bunch idiot's for thinking otherwise. You know what I really wish everyone could be happy with we have, leave the negativity out and hope for the best, if you are a true Sabres fan. Besides it is always better to route for the underdog!

GO SABRES!!!!!

Plus, the offense will continue to improve as the season goes along.

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Wheelhouse

He must not have gotten the memo of We're the Buffalo Sabres Fans and we expect nothing less than 1st in every department.

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You can have that I want one thing

We all do, plus I was just making a joke about our fanbase.

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First off, I love the Spirit. GO SABRES!!!! Right back at you.

Now, onto the "facts" as you see them. Cause that what it is, as you see them. Many other fans do not see balanced scoring as you call it. They see a massive failure from atleast 3 players on this team (Vanek, Connolly, Pomminville) and 2 players under achieving in goals, points or both.

I love the way this team has played, interchanging the players and finding success is just straight out awsome and only proved to me atleast, that we have something special this season. Took half the season, but I am there with ya.

With those points being made, you stated - " leave the negativity out and hope for the best, if you are a true Sabres fan". My question is, why can people not post their opinion, positive, negative or nuetral? I actually still believe a trade should be made to bring in some stable scoring. 5 OR 6 games out of 41 with decent scoring doesn't indicate problem solved.
The team has found itself as of late, as you stated, I enjoy it, the games are fun to watch. So, my next question to you is, why can't it be this way above 50% of the time instead of 17% of the time?
What happens if the production from a mere 3 of these players drops off towards the end of the season causing us home ice advantage, or heaven forbid, in the playoffs? Are you attempting to tell fans such as myself not to look at potential upgrades to the team because it is "anti-fan" behavior?

Many questions as to why you would not even join the conversation, but, your post was half constructive.

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Lord Stanley's Cup is what its all about.
Mr. Pegula, your destiny awaits you sir.