Max is absolutely brutal

[Scary Good]

And let's give Goose the C:phaser:, he's back to doing nothing.

[Miller Rulez]

Max? what about vanek? he looks like complete shit

[amico1990]

this whole team sucks

[Miller Rulez]

this whole team sucks

true story.

[Blofan4life]

We have so much talent on this team i don't know if you can say the team sucks. I would more like to say management as a whole blows. From lindy to quinn to darcy they all need to be fired and maybe this team would wake up and start playing some hockey. This team needs to be constantly motivated and there is not on person on this whole team that does that. Change is good come on Tommy do something.

[Miller Rulez]

We lost that motivation with Drury and Briere, lets face it guys.

A trade really wouldn't be a bad idea right now. We do have great talent, and the potential is there. But fact is, we lost two of our top players, and I know you want to replace them from within, but there's a drawing line. Something needs to change.

[Carl J. Ironsides]

I can't watch Max skate circles around the opposition, get in the enemy zone and give the puck away. He's frustrating me to the point where it'll take 20 years off my life; I can't look at Afinogenov in a Sabres uniform anymore. He had a good run, but now it's time to ship him out. The man's potential has already been realized; he's not getting any better.

[Iggy72]

We have so much talent on this team i don't know if you can say the team sucks. I would more like to say management as a whole blows. From lindy to quinn to darcy they all need to be fired and maybe this team would wake up and start playing some hockey. This team needs to be constantly motivated and there is not on person on this whole team that does that. Change is good come on Tommy do something.

The problem is that Quinn is the one who has Golisano's ear, not Darcy or Lindy. Geez, I really don't want the Sabres to be the Islanders of 3 years ago...

Pax.
Iggy72

[theratt17]

Who would have thought a year ago that the bills would have a better winning percentage than the sabres. just embarassing

[CrazzyLegs10]

at least the Bandits season didn't get cancelled

[stepsukie]

max is a ****in commie...

[buffjoe]

It would be nice if he sat a shift or two after a giveaway.

[RBM]

Max has to distribute the puck more to his linemates.
He is playing like he is the only player on the ice now...

[Losman4life7]

Max had 2 give aways which cost us goals.. He needs to learn how to pass.. Could he be the worst passer in the league? He always tries to make a pretty pass instead of just putting it on net too. I've been sick of him for a while now. He has to go. At this point.. I'd trade him for a 6 pack of blue..

[pigpen65]

I've never seen a guy get kicked out of a faceoff that many times in one game. Did Gaustad take any?

[sabres4cup]

darcy do something........

[shotgun]

too much skill not enought gritt

[shotgun]

for real we need a trade

[sabres4cup]

for real we need a trade

we were so close to the cup.....

[Pondslider]

Max has to distribute the puck more to his linemates.
He is playing like he is the only player on the ice now...

Now? I'm fairly sure those exact words have been spoken every year since he came into the league.

[yagga]

"The problem is that Quinn is the one who has Golisano's ear, not Darcy or Lindy. Geez, I really don't want the Sabres to be the Islanders of 3 years ago..."

Quinn reminds me of Grima Wormtongue.

[LittleMan85]

Well the truth is that Max should sit, for an entire game even! However, he'll probably play well for like 2 games after he comes back like he does, and then be the same old Max again! I never wanted or thought I would say this but I think it's time that Max goes elsewhere! We need to bring in someone one who will actually pass, and have a lot more intensity and physicality than Max does, and we need someone with a great deal of leadership! Maybe we can find that in one guy, maybe two! All I know is it needs to be done soon, and we might be able to still make another run at the thing!!!

[ddpderek]

Max also created a few really good chances but ofcourse that goes unseen by many of you. Max has pluses that in my opinion out weigh his negatives.

he really has stepped up his forechecking the last couple years and gets under the opposing teams skin which can lead to penalties or uncalled ones as well.

Hes had some great passes on the PP espec setting up nice plays and hes not afraid to fire the puck which it seems like to many of our damn forwards our. Max and Pominville ( best guy on the team right now) are the only forwards who are shooting the puck with out hesitation most of the time.

Many of you wanted Vanek Roy and Stafford together how has that line looked? putting up great chances ? Not giving up the puck? Working hard and winning battles in the zone? yeah I didnt think so.

Even Hecht it pissing me off as he so reluctant to shot which cost him atleast one goal last night.

ALSO STOP THIS TRADE TALK ITS TO EARLY AND NO TEAM IS GOING TO DEAL THIS EARLY ATLEAST NOT THE BIG KIND OF TRADE YOU GUYS WANT.

[shotgun]

max also gave the puck away about 4 times last night!

[JLB]

With Max you just shake your head and whether it's good or bad you say the same thing.

How did he just do that??

[SabresAllTheWay]

just give him time to get back in a groove. the whole team needs time to get back in their groove, maybe not as good as last year, but they will sooner or later, get back in their groove. with out the leadership of briere and drury, this team is going to have some tough games, and needs time to rebuild their leadership.

[bb69bb]

Maybe the concussion he had in Russia a few years ago and whatever he did to his noggin during last playoffs while 'warming up', is taking its toll on him??

[ddpderek]

max also gave the puck away about 4 times last night!

Because every other Sabre didnt give it away last night at all..

Because every other forward has been amzing this year ...


Because every other forward hasnt had multiple give aways in games this year...

[atomheart]

Because every other Sabre didnt give it away last night at all..

Because every other forward has been amzing this year ...


Because every other forward hasnt had multiple give aways in games this year...

Max has not grown at all in the last 4 years... He still plays by himself out there, and worst of all he gives it up at much worse points than anyone on the team. Last night he waited for the D to commit to the attack and then just handed the puck away for a breakaway. It was pathetic. I am glad I'm not a GM right because I would literally trade him for a bag of pucks. The pucks would be a much better asset to the team. He sucks, and he's never going to improve. Oh, yeah, but he skates pretty. Hahaha.

[ddpderek]

Max has not grown at all in the last 4 years... He still plays by himself out there, and worst of all he gives it up at much worse points than anyone on the team. Last night he waited for the D to commit to the attack and then just handed the puck away for a breakaway. It was pathetic. I am glad I'm not a GM right because I would literally trade him for a bag of pucks. The pucks would be a much better asset to the team. He sucks, and he's never going to improve. Oh, yeah, but he skates pretty. Hahaha.

The we must suck seeing how he creates a large part of our offense.

Worst points ? THats just stupid any give away is horrid and a lot of our guys have had some horrible ones not just Max.

[Scary Good]

Agiveawayov Sucks Again. Jesus Christ

[Iggy72]

Hmm, it seems that even Garth has lost patience with Max.
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=10984

Pax.
Iggy72

[JLB]

max also gave the puck away about 4 times last night!

feast or famine with Max mostly famine so far.