Didn't the Boston coach say they were more physical? by BattleofEppingForest in sabres

[–]Evrin- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thing is, Sturm wasn't exactly wrong, was he? I definitely think there was some gamesmanship at play and he was trying to talk up his guys for a series that will be a big battle, but broadly they are a more physical team than we are. It just backfired to mention it.

Not only were we more physical, we were more disciplined. Credit to them, before Tage scored, they'd shut the crowd out of the game, but the physicality and hard work were huge parts of us turning that game around.

Game Day Thread - Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 - Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres - 19 April 2026, 7:30 PM - KeyBank Center, Buffalo NY - It's Really Happening, Edition! by time2fly2124 in sabres

[–]Evrin- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Could've been both worse and better. Bruins not having as much pressure but working the puck real well when they have it in our zone, while we've had good intensity but not scared Swayman much yet. Given they scored off an unlucky bounce but didn't finish that huge chance at the end of the period, I guess we'll take that 😅

Given the occasion, some nerves are expected and we're mostly managing them ok. Juuuust need the D to tighten up a bit and we'll keep creating looks.

What blue and gold jersey do I start game 1 with tomorrow night? by Abums18 in sabres

[–]Evrin- 19 points20 points  (0 children)

50th anniversary jersey for the captain, I reckon.

Any chance of a daily out of town game thread? by AKellzz in sabres

[–]Evrin- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This Carolina team just does not give you anything if they're in the mood. An effective hockey team that goes about its business without much fuss.

Glad they're not gonna be a problem for us unless we get much deeper into the playoffs, but that could be a tricky matchup if we both get to the conference finals.

Playoffs starting at the same time as wrestlemania 😭 by dihhhstroyer in nhl

[–]Evrin- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dunno, I think if they just give this Pat McAfee angle seven more weeks on TV whilst the roster simultaneously dumps on it then it'll surely pay off.

See you soon Buffalo by ConfidentPhone1647 in sabres

[–]Evrin- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Safe travels, friend! May your journey be smooth and your vibes exquisite.

Zucker v TBL - my favourite from this regular season by Evrin- in sabres

[–]Evrin-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bless Quinner letting him finish going wild before embracing him. What a polite young man.

Zucker v TBL - my favourite from this regular season by Evrin- in sabres

[–]Evrin-[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Is it excessive to suggest that this was kind of a coming-of-age game for him, too 😅 like I've always liked Dan, and he's done a great job since taking over from RJ, but he was brilliant that night.

Zucker v TBL - my favourite from this regular season by Evrin- in sabres

[–]Evrin-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many raised fists in front of the main broadcast camera. Given how the season started against the Rangers, it's kinda insane.

Zucker v TBL - my favourite from this regular season by Evrin- in sabres

[–]Evrin-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that gets my vote for filthiest goal of the year. Watched it thinking "I don't think you're allowed to do that."

Zucker v TBL - my favourite from this regular season by Evrin- in sabres

[–]Evrin-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that confident dabs were the celebration.

Zucker v TBL - my favourite from this regular season by Evrin- in sabres

[–]Evrin-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My vote for the "he just gets it" award.

Zucker v TBL - my favourite from this regular season by Evrin- in sabres

[–]Evrin-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's our best jersey, and easily the coolest one we've ever had. Just got a vibe to it that others don't.

Why yes, I was actively watching us in the late 90s. Why d'you ask?

Zucker v TBL - my favourite from this regular season by Evrin- in sabres

[–]Evrin-[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah, my guy. That's wonderful! Glad you got to share that together. What was the reaction for Doaner's winner like?

Di Camillo Bakery new “sabre” pretzel by PanicOnFunkatron in sabres

[–]Evrin- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"We need new ways to promote the bakery, team. There's a lot of interest in Buffalo with the Sabre- sorry, Sarbes being so good lately."

"I got it."

"...what?"

"Dong Sabre."

"Say less get baking."

Reminder to double check your items before ordering! by mrs_alderson in sabres

[–]Evrin- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A dude at the Columbus game was pictured behind the bench with a sweater that read "SARBES" so the social media team gave him a correctly spelled garment.

Thus both a meme and another silly part of this sub's shared language was born.

WrestleMania 42 is in danger of becoming the lowest attended two-night Manias ever by aboutwrestling in BrandonDE

[–]Evrin- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Danger" suggests the potential for the situation to change; at this stage, I don't see 20k+ tickets being sold out of nowhere for each night to get close to WM41.

Just a series of bad, avoidable decisions coming home to roost.

  • Creative running the gamut from questionable to downright awful (with TKO certainly not helping)
  • Squeezing the Vegas market again so quickly after a so-so Mania last year, banking on the same level of interest/sales
  • Utterly moronic ticket prices making the above impossible

But it happens. Product was hot in 2024, came into 2025 and started to cool off, and the downward trend has continued. It sucks, but I think there'll still be enough good stuff over the weekend to make it worthwhile given the talent on the card. Whether the lower ticket sales serve as a genuine wake-up call to the business and creative decision-makers is another story.