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I like that they didn’t go Alamo in the third. They remained composed and zipped the puck around. UPL was solid, keep it up kid. Dahlin played well all over the ice, seemed to be in control. Going to bed feeling better than the last few weeks.

I kind of remember a lot of his SHL goals were similar.

What a snipe!!!

Analytics are not my thing but I read the article. It makes sense that they perform better on their forehand side. One advantage I can see is an improved shooting angle, like the forwards on their off side, think Ovie. The puck is in front of them when walking the the line which is easier to handle. A big downside is being on their backhands while holding the wall or pinching. Breaking out of the zone on your backhand is also not ideal. Mike Babcock was adamant about this LD-RD balance when he coached Team Canada. He must have got some analytical info some where plus his eye test and experience. I will keep a close eye on Team Canada’s World Junior team defence as they selected 8 LHD this year, Owen Power being one of them. Bottom line, there are a lot of good RHD available at the top of this year’s draft so I would pick one in order to have one in the pipeline. If the Sabres stick with multiple lefties, then they need to make one or two of them comfortable on the right side in order to maximize their effectiveness.

My favourite team vs favourite Canadian team. Git ‘er done boys and stop this slide. UPL with another strong showing while Cozens and Dahlin lead the way offensively.

People have had their eye on him for a while. I believe Alex Killorn has played summer hockey against him (as a young teenager) and raved about his ability. He played junior in Carleton Place and that organization had a good reputation for finding talent. The owner/ GM /coach was one guy. He has since sold the team.

Sabres could win a few games once the Olympics are over and other teams are depleted.

Johansson on waivers from Colorado as per TSNs Chris Johnston.

Wow, Bruins only have 1 prospect in this tournament. Seattle has only had one draft yet has 2.

Pretty good analysis after only one exhibition game. I hope he keeps developing and improving. I know goalies take time but Spencer Knight has already made the jump, Levi should turn pro after this season. If he continues at this pace I can’t see what another NCAA season will do for him.

Get well.

Link to an interview with Owen Power. Nothing groundbreaking, he’s comfortable in front of the camera and speaks well. https://www.tsn.ca/Hockey-Canada/video/canadas-big-dog-power-brings-improved-in-zone-offence-to-world-j~2340095

Agree. I noted the cap space because it shouldn’t matter if it is a 1M contract or a 7M one, they can do it. I would prefer no long term deals, two years sounds about right.

Sabres are the home of the JAGoalies. Send us your weak, your damaged, your never was and your cardboard cutouts. KA must get a goalie next year to mentor and shelter UPL/Levi/Portillo. They have the cap space to afford Price or Bob, so no one should be out of reach. I know some those contracts’ term is crazy but if they can convince a real goalie that they have turned a corner and need him to get over the hump, do it.

Last night’s effort can keep them in this game, if they get some NHL level goaltending. UPL was solid yesterday, I would start him again instead of Dell. I can’t wait for Mule to be up with the Sabres, he would be a solid addition and would help curb the other team’s feistiness.

The Habs are going in rebuild mode, maybe they and Price want to part ways. That salary though…

It sucks for the team drafting him that he may be in Russia for another 4-5 years. He may be better than Bedard so you have to draft him if you pick near the top. Money talks, the oligarchs could be paid to release him from his deal if he wanted out.

I can’t explain it but I have had the same experiences. Sometimes, just trying a half a dozen times it will work. Thank goodness I have retired for the second time and am home now. I can watch all of the games on my NHL package.

I got a Perreault jersey for Christmas in ‘78. I wore it so much it looked ready to be made into rags. Got it signed by Gilbert 20 years later, he chuckled at the sight of it.

I don’t see Slafkovsky on their roster. The roster in the posting above was for the four nations tourney. I read elsewhere that Slafkovsky is one of their key guys.

Wasn’t wearing a mask and passed something on to his new teammates.

Kerbs’ shot looked good there. Three points for him tonight.

Kept trying, I now have it on audacy.com

Same link I have been trying, either no audio or a message saying it is blacked out.

I’m on the road and was hoping to listen on wgr but it says blacked out in my area.