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But you're over analyzing my point, which was simply that Krebs is not the #1 or #2 center that some people have already assumed he will be - yet. If he doesn't develop more, a lot more, he could end up being no better than say, for example, Lazar, who was different, but also projected to be a top line player when drafted. That's it. not comparing their styles, I guess that wasn't clear. Just their draft level and expectation. Lazar was just an example everybody knows.

I liked what I saw from Krebs more in this Boston game for sure. Lazar was projected to be a top line player when drafted though. Just saying. Krebs isn't going to save the franchise next year that's all. He has a lot of developing still to do and there's no guarantees - yet.

So it's not fair to compare players picked at the exact same spot in a draft in separate years? Good to know, and I hope you remember that in draft threads 🙂

Yes, that is my hope as well. I wouldn't mind a trade for a big reliable veteran to add to the mix though in addition to them. Not sure about Samuelson, but it'll still take a few years for Power to grow and fill out physically.

That game went pretty much as I expected it would. Bruins play good team D and fundamentally sound hockey but are completely inept at scoring. Been their story all year. Typical Sabres 3rd period meltdown. UPL's weakness exploited in the OT (high corners). So Bruins win, but they are a fading team and not much better than we are. I think next year we pass them. Satisfying to have better goaltending than they do. Anyone still upset we didn't overpay Ullmark to stay? I liked Krebs better in this game. Tuch is already my favourite Sabre. Guy plays more like a Bruin than a typical Sabre (of late) and we desperately needed that. His whole demeanor is refreshing for this team. I am very happy with him as a Sabre, and he's still just getting the rust off. We need bigger, better D. Hopefully in time..............

Lazar 1st round, 17th overall pick in 2013. Krebs 1st round, 17th overall pick in 2019. If that's not enough for you, both players 6 feet tall, both listed as centre/wing (one right one left but still), both small town western Canada boys, both considered leaders as prospects. So it's pretty good reference point for draft expectations as we are all familiar with Curtis. Still bewildering?

Not sure how the other comment relates. It was about Reinhart I think? I still don't like him as a player, he's just on a good team now. He's not a leader imo. But anyway, the operative words were "at this point". In no way have I given up on Krebs, just saying he has to improve a LOT to become what people want him to become. If he doesn't, Curtis Lazar at best. Pretty much just relating this to the lofty idea that a line of Krebs Quinn Peterka will come up next season and carry us to the promised land. We are further from that than many people think.

That is a lofty expectation/prediction. Power might be, Dahlin will not.

Probably true. I'm always right though 🙂

At this point Krebs looks like he will top out as a Curtis Lazar at best. He has a long way to go and needs to be a LOT better to make a real impact in the future.

always happy to help. Happy new year buddy.

Ya, but his defensive game isn't as good as any of those players. Maybe Chabot, he's kind of sucked this year. The rest are ahead of him, and some are way ahead. I don't want to ditch Dahlin, but I do think it's time we stop thinking of him as a franchise top guy, forget he was #1 overall, and just consider him a second pairing D man. An offensive defenseman with defensive shortcomings/liabilities. Take the pressure off and just let him be that guy.

Ozark finally returns January 21. Counting the days.

imo Skinner should never play above the 3rd line and first chance we have to buy him out, ditch him, get rid of him somehow, we take it. ASSUMING the young players step up and we have a goalie. Otherwise, no.

bit of both. He's definitely not good, but we have almost no concept of team defense.

It is troubling when Tuch is the best player out there. Don't read that wrong, I like Tuch. I think I will like him a lot, but he shouldn't be our best player. It speaks to how lousy this team is. Those of you who believe some sort of Krebs Quinn Peterka line will come up next year and miraculously change everything need a reality check. We are a long long long way from being good.

Haven't seen the Islanders play but something has clearly gone wrong with them this season. No idea what it is, but their record is about the same as ours and most people thought they'd be a lot better. Whatever their problem is, I hope it continues tonight.

If you look in John Madden's coffin you will find a football coach stuffed inside a broadcaster stuffed inside a man. A ter-corpse if you will 🙂 Madden was fun to listen to, even if he could get locked on a phrase and keep saying it over and over and over all game. Two words would get his blood boiling though and those were "immaculate reception".

This team is consistently bad in the 3rd period. You'd think with a team this young they'd be the team blowing past defenders in the 3rd, but they just can't seem to take it up a notch when needed and in fact, often look like the tired (out of shape?) team. This has to change for success. Peterka showed little moments that made me think he will be a solid player for us next season. Krebs not so much. Tuch looked a little gassed by the end but that's understandable after the long time off and first game. Had some really good moments and real enthusiasm. He is the real deal I think (assuming he doesn't lose his love of the game after playing here for a while). UPL has a habit of going down low on his knees too early and too often. If he doesn't correct this, over time, as teams scout him, he will fail as an NHL goalie. Top of the net is wide open and NJ found it a few times. It's a big flaw. Good for Prow scoring a goal. Didn't even know this guy was a Sabre . He wasn't horrible either. Good for him. But we suck. NJ is not a good hockey team and we do not know how to defend. You have to play a guy like Hughes physically. You try to skate with him and he rips you apart, as he did. Murray stepping up was good though. The big guys have to play like big guys and they have to do it all the time. Disappointing.

Yup, the organizers didn't take things seriously enough. Multiple reports of players mingling with fans and the general public. They should have, but didn't, bubble this thing properly. Shame. Was enjoying it.

I just hope this game actually gets played. Missing my hockey.

Bedard is looking like he will be one of those "generational" picks. Wonder how many teams will tank for a shot at him? On the flipside, I haven't been overly impressed with Shane Wright so far. I mean he hasn't been bad or anything, just hasn't done anything to validate that #1 ranking either. Tough game to judge anything by though. Austria is, well Austria. Germany will be a slightly better indicator. Not a top team, but a harder to score against one.

Well if that's what you want I guess you can go right back to the beginning since it's at Tim Horton's field......................................

imo Lambert will need an attitude adjustment to be a truly effective NHL player. Seems a little full of himself and is a bit of a turns it on and off when he wants to kind of guy. Not a hard working team guy. Skilled, but not what I want for the Sabres.

No, Vaive was from Ottawa. I'm saying make it big Dave's day because he was a Hamilton kid. If you want to add someone else you could go Ric Seiling.