DarthEbriate

Cooley made Timmins look like the 6D he is -- which is fine. But Byram stopped skating. I will say, from watching the two Utah games, I like how their team plays. They skate and they are constantly right there -- since waking up by going down 2-0.

Their next possible win is probably the game in which Benson returns to the lineup. Provided he's actually at full skating strength and doesn't rush back early.

Next Wednesday they're home vs. Calgary.

They're sooooo much faster than the Sabres. Like, every skater is faster than their corresponding Sabre. Sergachev caught Quinn/Östlund?? couldn't see who it was, like it was nothing. It could have been a 2-on-1 and they didn't even even make it with possession into the zone.

Game... woolies.

Kozak is the only center that Ruff honestly trusts.

Kozak is a try-hard 4C. But playing him with TNT and Tuch... he's not able to complete that rush. He's not that guy. Now, if Kozak dumps that puck into the corner to himself, then I think he goes and wins it and they can get something going with possession.

Utah taking advantage of matchups/changes -- whenever Malenstyn-Krebs-Dunne are on the ice they're able to attack without worry.

Bloody hell. Ellis left a ton of space there. Not that he wasn't left out to dry by the defense... but this (half-)roster needs the goalie to steal one or two per period for them.

I guess you can't go Alamo Death Star Mode once you've already given up the lead. That's using the ol' noodle, Sabres!

So, at least they didn't give up the goal in the final minute of the 2nd (despite being mostly outplayed the final 5:00). But then they give up a goal in the opening minute of the third. Wake up!

Dang. On the opening shift it was 1-on-3 and the only one who plays the body is Greenway. And it was Peterka. Naturally. He's still got a good shot.

Bryson is going to skate 800 games in a Sabres uniform and be wearing an A when they win the Cup. Sacrifice him to the Avalanche. And then scratch him until the 11/29 2nd of a back-to-back vs. Minnesota. Sabres coaching?

Good final shift by Quinn/Östlund to create a chance.

Utah buzzing and the Sabres not skating the last minute. Don't give up the late goal!

Dang. Utah attacking with a ton of speed the last couple shifts, and then a good bounce off the boards for them right to the defenseman for the shot.

My "if Östlund isn't great, let's see Helenius" thoughts took a hit there. And that's a good thing for the Sabres.

Aarrrgh. Kesselring can't get elevation on the backhand swipe and it goes right to the prone goalie instead of into the net.

Good passing amongst the kid line. And yes, Quinn is still a kid.

Wooo! Rosén!

Barbara Streisand playing on the break in play. Good job, Utah music director. I'd say organist, but I know better.

Signing in for the 2nd. Ray and Dan are wearing the same shirt? Lock s-foils in hold the lead position!

If I'm the coach, UPL is my offering to Colorado. I keep Lyon for the Detroit Revenge game (it's a potential 4-point swing game in-division and the game they need to win). Luukkonen gets the "fun" games... red-hot Avs, angry McDavid? Go get 'em, Tiger. If he wants to keep his job as a backup, he can do so by playing the best hockey of his life. And if not, I don't worry that he gives up 6 in a 7-1 loss.

I don't think Taro or anyone had any issue with the bulk of your statement/argument, except that first sentence (bolded). That's what caused the question and response. Ted had been an NHL head coach for 4 seasons (and some Team Latvia years) before he was kindly resurrected to be sacrificed by the Pegula Tank.

Are you trying to jinx the upcoming game against the Oilers? Saying all this --- Savoie is going to score 3-1-4 in his return and every Sabres prospect scorer is going to suffer injuries that night. 😇 To appease the gods, I'll add: Savoie is a fantastic young talent and we wish him the best in his future endeavors (except against Buffalo) and McLeod fills a greater need on the current roster.