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2 minutes ago, FanaticSense06 said:
I disagree, it is not reasonable, there is only 60 minutes in a game and 4 lines, 60 / 4 = 15 minutes toi. For some reason the last 3 games Granato has been playing his 1st line 4-5 minutes more then any other line when before that is was much more balanced, like versus Vegas Cozens and Mittelstadt had as much TOI as Tage Thompson and Skinner...
When did we become a 1 line team?
The Sabres are not a 1 line team. We haven't been behind that much in the last 10 games or so. No need to push the offense and sacrifice the defense.
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Puck luck or hot Ottawa GT was the difference. Dahlin is used to playing in the high 20's. #1 line played less than 20 minutes. Our GT gave up 2 goals.
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8 minutes ago, Doohickie said:
That was a bang-bang play and not exactly in his wheelhouse. He was lucky to get it on net.
Not exactly the best place to get it up.
Not exactly a lot of puck luck tonight.
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Dahlin did remind me a little of #11 when he drew that penalty.
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TNT seems to be trying too much on his own lately. It's as if he thinks that he can consistently stick handle the puck through 3 guys.
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7 minutes ago, Doohickie said:
Not like nothing like that has happened before...
But did we get the opposing coach fired?
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12 minutes ago, Doohickie said:
They were onside.
That's why I said I thought that initially too but they showed no replays to confirm.
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Every time we play Ottawa I get fond memories of a clinching playoff game in overtime when Alfredsson was stuck playing defense against Pominville.
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3 minutes ago, Norcal said:
That outlet ally-oop by Power to JJP leading to a B penalty early on in the 3rd didn't amount to anything but man what a play after the Sabres were hemmed in a bit to flip the ice like that and go on the powerplay.
Like I said, nothing amounted from it but color me impressed with the young all powerful one!
The Sabres are blessed with two D-men like Dahlin and Power. Most teams don't have even one of their caliber.
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1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:
The Hockey Guy on YouTube said Bruins were way offside on goal #1 too. He was surprised the Sabres didn't challenge.
I thought that too but no replays to confirm.
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25 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:
Disagree on the refs. They were pretty lucky they didn't blow it with the 2 high stick calls. They were both flagrant and idk what Lybushkin was trying to do but it was a dumb play with his stick and could have cost them the game.
But ya, the rest, for sure. Cozens was really good. This is his coming out year for sure.
Check out Peterka's 4 minute double minor for high sticking. The Bruin tripped him causing his stick to raise up.
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50 minutes ago, Doohickie said:
In a sense. How do you think Ray learned how to speak Ewok?
He dated one.
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5 minutes ago, Doohickie said:
Success.
Let Rayzer have a sit down with him. 😈
What, to teach him how to speak Ewok?
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3 minutes ago, Pimlach said:
That was great. Sure, he "lost" to some. He got two punches in - one to the visor, one to the helmet - then he smartly lost the desire to throw more.
Great hit on Slacker Hall, Clifton came in and so what, he had to fight the fight. Loved seeing him pump up the bench and go get repaired. Stitches of honor to his teammates.
Fighting with a visor on is not very smart. Clifton knows this and he took Krebs' lid off. He should have taken his own off as well.
I liked KO there keeping an eye on things and supporting him.
I looked closely at the players on the bench. No one is afraid of Boston. They are young but they are not playing in fear.
Supporting teammates is part of being a true teammate. People playing sports most likely will go further with a confrontation on the ballfield/rink than they would in a public place like a tavern. After giving up playing baseball I played for decades on a few different softball teams in modified or fast pitch leagues. My pride kept me from joining any over 40 or senior leagues and I pitched against a lot of guys that were just off college baseball teams. In the playoffs one year I noticed that our first baseman who was about 45-50 years old kept receiving throws from the very inside of the bag, not leaving him much room to adjust for any throws that might be slightly off. I didn't concern myself with it as he was a really good player and it wasn't my place to ask him anything about it. After awhile I heard a commotion after he got an out on a ball to the infield. The first baseman was chasing this college kid down the right field line and yelling that he was going to beat the ***** out him. Both teams joined the "fun" and a lot of pushing and shoving only turned into a few bruises. After things settled down we discovered that the the whole thing started because many of the guys on this young team were giving our first baseman an elbow as they ran by. Anyway, the game was called but there wasn't a player that didn't join in and support his teammates.
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7 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:
Live, I thought the Sabres got caught in a bad line change. But catching the highlights... no... it was simply Marchand jumping on the ice without a change at all. It was 6 on 5 for over three seconds and allowed a breakaway.
I don't care for the offsides replay, but if you're going to have replay in hockey, then too many men has to be reviewable in an instance like this. Can you imagine if this were a playoff game and the Cup was awarded on a goal where the skaters were 7 on 5 (excluding goalies) while the puck was being carried across the blue line?
The refs decided not to call anything but high sticks (except Jost) (or probably delay of game too) because those are the easy ones to see. But this was ridiculous. And I'm glad the Sabres won anyway.
The makings of a good team includes winning in spite of bad calls against them.
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6 minutes ago, Derrico said:
Let's stretch that to 11 games for both teams.
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Watched the last half of the 3rd period over again on MSG replay. I specifically wanted to see the penalty kills after the Bruins took the lead. They skipped over that and went to the Cozens tying goal and then played the OT. Hell, two happy endings within a couple of hours for me is more than I expected on New Years Eve.
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10 minutes ago, Believer said:
ROR didn’t want to be in Buffalo anymore… Losing got to him, and the Sabre culture turnaround couldn’t have happened until players who didn’t want to be here moved on… Worked out fine for both teams…
I know that the losing culture was getting to ROR but I don't think Buffalo itself was the problem. In other words, it was the team not the City. Everything else you said I agree with. I also am of the opinion that ROR wasn't too pleased with Eichel being the Captain over him and possibly that he didn't think Eichel was true Captain material. The Bills dumped players that they didn't think either fit the team or weren't totally committed to their schemes and program before they made their turnaround. They had to dump some very expensive and high draft picks in Sammy Watson, Marcel Dareus and Ronald Darby.
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3 minutes ago, Pimlach said:
CAN WE STOP WITH THE "WON THE TRADE STUFF" - OR PUT IT IN ITS OWN THREAD?
It is clogging up the thread about our best game of the season and it is not even relevant.
The trade stuff came about because of the TNT's line great start to the season and inspired play and maybe a little from Kreb's improvement since Granato moved him to play with the big boys. If you insist though, enough time has passed that we could switch over to the Eichel trade. 😁
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9 minutes ago, Norcal said:
He looked like a mad man waving his men into the battle.
Clifton should have gotten the extra two imo.
Krebs reminded me of this guy:
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5 minutes ago, Taro T said:
The Sabres did not win the trade.
Thompson was nothing for the 1st 3 years post-trade and he was the only useful piece returned for a Selke winning Conn Smythe winner.
Thompson was their 3rd rated prospect. He could've been had for a lot less than the Sabres gave up for him.
The Sabres finished dead spanking last 3 years after they traded ROR away.
As great as Thompson will turn out to be the 3 years of trash hockey we were subjected to has to be included in the ledger.
Yes and no. While nothing is guaranteed with TNT, he's locked up for an additional 7 years at what looks like a very team friendly contract. Krebs seems to be finding his game too. O'Reilly is a great player and left a big hole when he went to St. Louis. As much as anything I miss his face off abilities. He was one of those vital pieces that got the Blues to make a run from nowhere to get into the playoffs and win the Cup. A wonderful trade for them but the Sabres weren't going anywhere even with O'Reilly on board. As it turned out it looks like it could be a great trade for the Sabres too and a win all around.
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As of the other day Tuch had played 82 games for the Sabres since gaining his health. He had 73 points in that time. His 4 points today sorta gets him a little closer to a point a game guy. The trade with Vegas is looking better and better with Tuch's skills and with Krebs looking better and better. Kudos to Granato for recognizing what his players need to progress and develop. I wouldn't be in a hurry to give up on anyone on this team.
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BREAKING NEWS: Bill Belichick was seen at the last several Bruin's practices demonstrating the subtleties of the pick play used as a staple in the Cheatriots* offense. His session yesterday was the last one for the next 10 days. As he explained to the players, at that time it looks as if he will have plenty of free time to get into the nuances that fool the on ice officials. Bill, who was in the stands today had several happy outcries during the 2nd & 3rd periods and explained to the younger guy next to him who was sporting an old fashioned mullet that these hockey boys really take to his coaching.
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25 minutes ago, Pimlach said:
Back in the olden days some players took boxing lessons in the off season.
John Scott, as if he needed more of an advantage.
GDT - Sabres @ Capitals - January 3, 2023 - 7:00 PM (EST) - MSG and WGR
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I likey this start.
Sabres moving their feet and beating the Caps to the puck.