oddoublee

The nhl is so inconsistent w these calls...not kill lindy on this one

This is the jack quinn post we all needed - well done! Based on speed and net front presence...maybe he has the potential for a points heater that wouldn't have materialized last year. IDK But what we can surmise is - his play is smarter and more intense - and that at a minimum, can be infectious for his teammates. I'm pleased so far.......

I like analytics and the eye test combined. The eye test tells you what type/style category a player falls into. This is important to note when it comes to roster construction. If you have 12 forwards with good analytics, but they all have the same skill set/playing style...your screwed. You need variability. A couple Doans here, a few Tages there and a handful of Benson's everywhere! You get the point... You need a GM that can identify player types with analytics to create the proper lines and pairings to compete league wide and season long....

Is it that clear? Seems to me UPL faces far less shots per 60 which could indicate many things....one of which they place a less aggressive system in front of him. IDK for certain. Lyon, outside his last 3 starts had a far better quality start rate than either of them. We have 3 good backup goalies...none of which have truly separated themselves as the best backup....UNLESS you factor in money....making UPL possibly the worst option.

What????

If someone takes his contract...I'll also give a 4th for a 7th in return

You created quite the convo off of it though...lmao

There it is. No team is taking that player with that salary. At this point, the sabres would have to give up 1st to get someone to MAYBE bite

Giveaways happen....upl has to save that...no need to drift that hard right

Thank you for the precise clarification. Cuttingly precise.

I love this thread. It's totally ok for us on these boards to lambaste the players and overly criticize their play....that is part of the gig of being a fan. But every once in a while...it is nice to take a moment and remember the dudes we are watching on TV are absolutely special at their craft.

Just texted my brother about that...really excited for Wednesday's game with a streak on the line.

Everybody...let's go streaking!

I still can't believe that goal I witnessed. where the hell did that come from???

Refs seem very happy to be part of this game

While I do agree the love affair for benson comes off a bit cultish....his two way game and overall style is desperately needed by this team. For me, it's not about benson being a point a game player...it's the expectation of when. He's so damn young still. I get he's playing at a pt per game level through 8 games...but let's not jump off a cliff when it drops to .55 or so by seasons end. I hope he proves me wrong - but I still believe he is 2 years away from his MAJOR breakout. Feel free to shut my pie hole Zach!

This is 100% the issue. The sabres youth movement on the surface was a fine idea - but it was run amuck. GMs (and fans) are too risk adverse with signing players in their 30s. Are the going to be in their prime regarding point production their entire contract? No. Are they going to help with leadership/knowledge and helping with the creation of roster balance? Yes.

I appreciate the effort of this post...very space ghostesque. Well done!

Well...NJ has to actually want him first.

That was.....pretty

Really liked tage knocking his man on his ass there. Cool play

I'm clearly in the minority here. I actually liked the way the team had been playing to start the year. I'm no KA defender and never will be....but to say this team has not been severely impacted by roster injuries would be horribly unfair. This roster has been gutted.

Just read an article on the athletic....looks like due to no practice or workouts while on blood thinners...he is out 3-6 months. Crazy bad luck Zach wheeler in baseball too

Zach wheeler in baseball too

Meh....I actually think this team is going to compete all year. They seem bought into the system and are skating hard more consistently. Don't discount the Dahlin situation bringing these guys closer. Humans are good that way in terms of bonding. I see a team that hovers around 9 and 10 until spring.