SABRES 0311

Lazar has no fear. Chopping at the puck like a lumberjack alone and unafraid.

Did RJ call him Mark Staal?

Maybe for one period we can get Skinner and Cozens on Eichel’s line. Just to see what happens.

Eichel, the Matt Ellis of captains. Thompson, the Matt Ellis of the 2021 Sabres.

One injury and RK finds a way to make the top line look like dog ****.

I think it would be interesting to do a poll asking people to rank the four major sports in terms of their level of interest. Then you could ask why they chose that rank. I read somewhere Americans like higher scoring sports like basketball and football than lower scoring sports. Maybe hockey is boring to some people like tennis is to most people. I think if the NHL advertises the sport hard enough it will expand. Maybe someday the league moves into Mexico and truly becomes a North American league.

I was trying to think of where Girgensons would fit in on this team.

Cozens line starting to look dangerous like the Eichel line.

I think KO had a good game especially since it’s his first one back. He’s a steady player that gives 100 percent. Eichel’s line is usually fun to watch. I felt like he was trying to force it a couple times. Once the flood gates open watch out. Our bottom six try and Skinner in particular is trying to make lemonade with lemons. Sheehan actually looks competent and I can’t complain about Lazar or Eakin. Ullmark is a good goalie IMO. I think he’s ready to start. Definitely not top ten but he’s maturing. Our second line sucks. I know Staal got two but outside of one game that line just kinda eats minutes. Insert Skinner to play with Olofsson and I think you see a noticeable difference. Although he didn’t play I want Cozens in the lineup. He got his first early in the season and I want to see how far he can go. Between him and Mitts I choose Cozens.

Look at the bright side. Not getting to watch the Bills anymore scratches one thing off the weekly to do list.

Not trying to be the negative guy and happy about the win. It took a shootout to win against a team missing a good chunk of their skill guys. But we do have some secondary scoring this year and we occasionally score a PP goal.

Defense might want to show up.

Brady kissed his son on the mouth on camera. Enough said.

The guys who should be leading got paid. You will see them play to their potential in the next contract year.

Back to reality of the Sabres. No grit, no finish, no hope.

Sabres still treat the front of the net like a kid pretends the floor is lava. Every shot on net crosses that plane. Why would you not want to be there? I think I know the answer but I would just be complaining.

Sabres keep getting smacked out there. Take a lesson from Coach Gordon Bombay. Take the fall, act hurt, get indignant.

Imagine the Sabres with those guys. They still suck.

I see Mitts on the second line and Skinner still on the fourth line. Shake my head and move on with my life because that’s all I can do at this point.

Cozens is developing nicely. I haven’t noticed him being asked to do more than he’s ready to. I might be reaching here but I can see him full time in blue and gold.

Hutton did ok tonight and last night. This team is more fun to watch getting shut out than previous years Sabres when they won. Staal is MIA. Risto is a beast. Heavy hitter and seems more responsible in his own end. PP moves their feet and the puck. Creates more chances. I would like to see Skinner on a line with Cozens.

Calling it. Jack gets two tonight. Sabres: 4 Flyers: 3

Hell of a question. Staal is like the Phantom of the Opera out there.

I like the new Eichel line. I hope if Staal’s line doesn’t start producing RK doesn’t cut and paste from Eichel’s. You know, instead of moving Skinner where he belongs.

Eichel and Hall racking up assists.