Thank You To The Buffalo Sabres On A Great Season

[IPostedWhat]

Even though last night's loss and elimination from the playoffs is still a bit hard to accept right now, I still have to give credit to the Sabres on making it there in the first place.

The Sabres were dead last in the League towards the end of December, but they battled their way into 7th place in the East, and into the playoffs come the end of the regular season. They showed no quit at all, and played every game like it was a must win game for over 3 months.

Even with injuries to Derek Roy, who was their top scorer at the time, and an injury to Ryan Miller towards the end of the season, the Sabres continued to play hard and never give up. They earned the most points of any team in the East since January 1st, and the 2nd most points of any team in the League since February 24th.

All I know is that if the changes and enthusiasm the Pegula Era has shown so far is any indication on the direction this team is headed, then I am very hopeful and excited to see what they do come July 1st, the rest of the offseason, and in the future.

Once again, I congratulate the Philadelphia Flyers for one hell of a series and the win, and I wish them all the luck the rest of way. Their fans have a talented team that is very resilient with a lot of heart.

And as always......

HERE'S TO NEXT YEAR! (but this time with more success)​

 

[evolver115]

great post, rep applied

 

[mattola]

congrats IPL and Boss and all Sabres fans. our expansion cousins are well represented.

 

[SLY]

congrats IPL and Boss and all Sabres fans. our expansion cousins are well represented.

Indian Pale Lager?

 

[mattola]

Indian Pale Lager?

LOL beer on the brain IPW of course.

 

[elocomotive]

Congrats, Sabres. Definitely some things to look forward to and build on in the coming years.

 

[SuperFlyer13]

I said it last night and I'll say it again, This was a very good series, The Sabres lost some key components in the end, but they showed heart and determination the whole game. It was a first glimpse at the playoffs for a lot of those kids. I will be dreading facing Buffalo next year. Your owner wants a winning club and I'll be scared to see who he brings in to bolster this squad..

Congrats on a good season, Like IPW said, you guys were dead in the water for half the season, I can see why you guys are proud of your teams efforts.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Well put IPW ! I am excited about the future as well. Like you said there was no quit in this team at all.

Thank You Sabres !!

 

[BOSSMANPC]

I again would like to congratulate the Flyers and their very passionate fans. Good luck the rest of the way.

 

[buffhockey]

The turn around from mid-season was amazing. Great to see young players contribute at such a high level.

Enroth makes me feel a lot better about the backup goalie issue the Sabres have had.

Again, it was that close...

 

[Comeds]

Good season and good series.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

The future looks bright.

 

[beantownmaniac]

I said it last night and I'll say it again, This was a very good series, The Sabres lost some key components in the end, but they showed heart and determination the whole game. It was a first glimpse at the playoffs for a lot of those kids. I will be dreading facing Buffalo next year. Your owner wants a winning club and I'll be scared to see who he brings in to bolster this squad..

Congrats on a good season, Like IPW said, you guys were dead in the water for half the season, I can see why you guys are proud of your teams efforts.

Wow, you remember the WHOLE series?

 

[beantownmaniac]

A tough ending for a very classy group of fans here. Congrats on the season. I'll try to make it up to Buffalo when you win the Cup in the near future.

 

[Vadered]

I want to post something about how classy Buffalo's fans are, and how they played a great series, and all that stuff, but the truth?

I'm glad we beat you. Oh, I certainly feel the same way the other posters do, and your team has plenty of heart, but right now, the thought of facing Miller next year when he has a solid team in front of him scares the living daylights out of me. Not to brush off the current Sabres, but I believe Pegula wants to win and won't be shy about making the moves he needs to make to get the team to where it needs to be. You guys enjoy the free time you get with a first round exit. I don't think you'll be getting it next year.

Thanks again for a HELL of a series.

 

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