French Collection

I would guess that the team wants to play for the city, the Bills and to get back on track ASAP. Let’s go Buffalo!

No semis until tomorrow

I suspect the letdown after a big win in Boston plus a few New Year’s Eve drinks went to their legs. Get ‘em next game.

Savoie will be one to watch as the season progresses. If he helps his team go deep into the playoffs and possible Memorial Cup run there will be plenty of views to make a more informed decision. I hope he has not peaked. Reinhart was similar in his post draft season, he was working on his 200’ game and strength. Kulich seems like an Olofsson replacement in the middle six, who can play C and is stronger. Östlund is interesting to watch at the WJ. He is getting decent ice time and PP duty. He is not standing out but holds his own despite his small stature. KA is not in a rush and will give him lots of time. TSN crew was saying that he will be the guy for Sweden at next year’s WJ. Levi seems to have taken a step back but I suspect it is more of a team thing. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders and will be working on getting ready for the next level. He is a big piece of the Reinhart deal so KA will be patient with him. UPL’s success has slowed the need for him to be ready ASAP.

It was disappointing to be at this game, they just didn’t have it last night.

Bedard is leading the WJ scoring race by 10 points after 4 games. This is his draft year, he turns 18 in July. Some guys he is competing against are turning 20 soon. My comparable for him is he plays like Point but shoots like Matthews.

Last minute decision to get tickets and drive 4 hours to Ottawa. Don’t let me down boys. Let’s go Buffalo!

DG has to ride UPL while he is hot. He is a huge part of this winning streak. I would keep Comrie in the AHL as long as possible (5 games?). Anderson gets a game tomorrow in Ottawa, a great showing by him will make things interesting. If he struggles then some maintenance days may be required. In that case, Comrie comes up right away. KA will have to get creative to carry 3 goalies.

Well, that was a satisfying roller coaster ride. What a game by Tuch, UPL and Cozens. Gutsy game by Krebs.

Not sure if you understand French but, ALLUME! LOL.

Decent road period. Boston does not look invincible.

Bruins announcers saying it should be 2-0 but all of a sudden it is tied. Suck it!

Nice turnover goal. TNT!

Krebs winning two draws in a row, small victories.

We forget his scoring last game, he seems to mess up and polarize the fans.

UPL looks confident.

Sabres seem energetic, just not sharp with passing.

Bruins run the goalie early, Dahlin gave him the lumber and stayed in his face.

Having to watch the NESN feed, should be painful on the ears.

No pressure on the Sabres. The Bruins have the undefeated home streak, the best team in the first half reputation and beating the Sabres every other time they meet. DG will have them ready, it will be a big challenge. If they bring their A game they can do it. The Sens have beaten the Bruins twice for Pete’s sake. Let’s go Buffalo!

Czech Mafia. You can add Rousek as potentially making the Sabres too. I like what Spacek has done so far, he is a big RHD who can move the puck and contribute offensively. I am definitely on board with Suchanek, not enough goalies in the pipeline and this kid has won some big games.

I love Dahlin and Samuelsson but Dahlin is harder to replace. Dahlin keeps the puck out of the Sabres end, he drives possession and play. He is also the PP QB. Power is not ready to shoulder that load, he needs to mature, develop and get to know the league before he can tilt the ice like Dahlin can. Samuelsson keeps the puck out of the Sabres net, regains possession and moves the puck safely to the neutral zone. He does not contribute offensively. He is the antidote. Dahlin is the wonder drug.

Good for the Amerks, he is an all star player at that level.

This is not measurable but his teammates love him. It sounds like he is a big oaf with a quick smile who doesn’t take things too seriously. He is positionally sound and uses his big body to slow opponents down, separate them from the puck, deliver some nice hits, clear the crease of pucks, tie guys up while not screening his goalie and block shots. Not very sexy but extremely valuable. A glue guy defensively and in the room.

If Pilut gets picked up, we can identify one team that the Sabres are much better than. It is nice to get healthy and have a bit of depth that other teams may want. At some point teams will be claiming Sabres waiver moves because the quality of depth players will be decent.