Broken Ankles

Curious about the shift away from Def zone face-offs for this line, and specifically Mitts and VO. When Casey was on the wing with Tage he saw a 53% O-zone rate. With Vic for the entire year (with/without Jost) they were 58%. And with neither, Mitts was a staggering 28%. In 84 minutes of time. So why would a coach drastically reduce Defensive Zone face offs over the last few games (since the formation of the line with Jost- Arizona) for a player when they are statistically one of the better performers on the team? Not that Face-offs matter, eh Liger 😉. The answer could be the offensive prowess of the three and better opportunity to score. But I’m more glass half empty on this one. It’s fear that a team struggling on the Dot will lose possession and increase the chances against with Mitts/VO in their own zone.

Could be 52% for the year. Not this line. Highly sheltered. Natural Stat Trick.

Bryson may have been a +1 but wasn’t fine. Horrible pinch/decision to pinch, out of position multiple time and still loses more puck battles than he wins. I bench him before Clague, when Joki is healthy. Not like it hasn’t been said consistently on multiple threads, but the Sabres need to trade for a RD.

Yeah, we know. The Avs last. Horrible narrative. LOL.

#face-offsmatter

Mitts/VO/Jost line skipped. Message?

Just was commenting to my dad that he has 7 points in his last 5 games playing with Ovie on FL#1. How did he not pass?

Did Matt Ellis bring a change of clothes on the road-trip? Same shirt and suit the last few games, no?

How is a 2023 1st better than Savoie? In terms of your value. If their progress continues the selection could be mid-round. Plus you are waiting another year for development. The 2023 could be less skilled and not available to join the team until 2026.

This is the same for most sports, except the NFL, and it too is rapidly changing the platform which you can view it. Google/YouTube and Amazon Prime winning bids in the last year. How will these two companies monetize Thursday Night Football and what was formerly known as The Sunday Ticket remains to be seen. Local markets lost MLB with the advent of NESN and YES networks, which require a basic cable plan. The NBA has a minimal number of games on ABC, and reserve most of their prime time events to ESPN and TNT. World Series and NBA Final is still “free” but for how much longer?

The only way the Sabres are involved in a Horvat trade is if they are a third party holding cap for a Toronto or similar cap strapped team. Adams would not add a player like this unless he would extend, and you don’t extend a center for $9m plus after you just signed Tage.

And swallow our giant load you Rat.

Reviewed, no penalty. Stick control.

Probably not. He has had a few highly skilled goals this year and at least one game where he dominated ES. Last night he had two extremely fortunate goals. As noted earlier in the thread, the first one was a direct result of the PP but counted as Even Strength(+1). With the exception of the two lucky goals and an 🍎 on KO’s goal (which was nice) it was a below average game, again. He and his line mates were hemmed in most of the night 5v5. And when they entered the Offensive zone, they could never sustain control. Not wince worthy, but SMH. And there’s always hope.

Add Vic and Casey.

Like buying TSLA at $1100. The McNabb piece was most the difficult and befuddling part of that trade. McNabb was proving himself in the AHL displaying a strong shot from the point, with strength and size (like Muel). I think he even made an AHL all star appearance.

He was an invitee to the Sabres tri city prospects challenge. Undrafted in 2022, draft eligible for 2023. https://www.amerks.com/news/detail/breaking-down-the-sabres-roster-for-the-2022-prospects-challenge-defensemen-and-goaltenders

One of Tiny Tim’s worst trades. And he had many.

I’ve been in CA for over 25 years, and I can honestly say you have every right to be annoyed. I selfishly miss the Sabres too but I could never be so myopic as to not see the effect this storm has had on the community at large. I spent hours on Christmas Day checking in on friends and family throughout the region. I actually had to change the subject when some inquired how our weather was (it was 83 and sunny). I was so happy my parents scheduled their trip to visit us early this year, otherwise I would have been worried about them all weekend.

Very good quote. Outstanding film.

Visual of stealing a game. Not sure I agree with 4%, but definitely high danger shooting.

Giving up high danger chances?

Sin City Miracle