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3 minutes ago, Pimlach said:
The biggest knock is him coming back to play defense. Offensive zone he is a finisher.
And Skinner still is one of the feistier players we have, you take the bad with the good.
What is interesting is that Peters said on his podcast that Boterill was not intending to want to re-sign Skinner after his 40 goal season, and it was Pegula that made the call.
Ok but I can't put him with Tuch or whatever to compensate for not getting back. I can't do anything personnel wise to stop the gd turnovers! Take care of the puck. I think want EJ to fight him tbh. "Take the play thats there". He screws his entire line. They are all on their heels or should be because you can count down 3...2....1 until he throws it away.
Agree he's an ok agitator but I don't think he's respected. 0 playoffs. 0 fights. Yap yap yap.
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1 hour ago, Pimlach said:
I just listened. Clearly, Peters wanted to vent about the organ-eye-zation and he did.
The most informing stuff to me was their comments on the coaching staff. They are very negative on what this staff can bring to the players and on the game day coaching. Specifically Ellis running the power play, and the overall acceptance by the head coach as to what is happening.
One thing that bothered me, but is certainly a reality, was when they talked about the President's Trophy team of 06-07. Rivet told Peters that even back then, players did not want to go to Buffalo. It may have been true, but to a much lesser extent than it is now. Any veteran that wants to win now and has a NMC is not going to agree to be traded to Buffalo, so we have to understand that Adams might have a major constraint to deal with.
They mostly talk about the young guys not being supported and the overall softness of the team.
They have no use for Skinner either and feel that his scoring does not overcome the rest of his game. I tend to disagree, I see is Skinner is one of the few feisty players and he has improved his two-way game although he does get into the lazy doldrums - the entire team does.
Rivet wants a veteran partner for Power that will help him and teach him. Power's soft play was a big subject.
The fact that Benson is one of their best forwards right now was viewed as a negative reflection on the rest of them.
The Krebs v. Aho situation was brought up by Rivet. Krebs may not have known that Aho was going after him. He should have obliged him and beat the tar out of him, but Rivet stated that a player like Aho knows he is protected, while Krebs is on his own. McCarron was gunning for Krebs on several shift, that would not be a good match up (see Cozens vs Hathaway).
Peters says that fighting is trending up again in the NHL, not sure he is correct, however it appears that more teams are going with one big physical line that can and will engage in that part of the game.
Overall it sounded like SabresSpace - maybe @PerreaultForever was filling in for Rivet that day?
Dahlin was the only positive. Highly skilled, he brings it every game.
I want to fight you on skinner. I agree when we have possession low in opponents zone he is valuable. The problem is everything else. He is constantly turning the puck over with low probability passes into the heart of the D. It's ***** every kid would be benched for in travel / high school etc. it's why RK did him the way he did and it's why Carolina bailed on him. If I was his teammate I would hate him. And so I assume many do. (Ok maybe they like him as a funny guy between stalls but they know they have to win in spite of him). Just play the game the right way as they say which means you take care of the gd puck.
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47 minutes ago, Pimlach said:
The Wings are starting their backup, Alex Lyon.
Same guy who beat us for Florida last year in the critical late season game. Those head to head points decided who got in to the playoff.
Yup and their schedule isn't even tough this week, no back-to-back, Husso just chillin'. Sharks Thursday, Sens Saturday. Sabres no respect.
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1 minute ago, Carmel Corn said:
IDK, according to Peters, ownership is the reason we still have Skinner on our roster with a multi-year $9 million contract. I thought the podcast seemed to imply JBOT did not want to resign me, but Pegula made him do it.
I myself hold the opinion that GMKA is a "yes" man and took the job because Pegula had nobody else to turn to when he fired JBOT.
Skinner is their best take and I agree 100%. Addition by subtraction as they say. Guy is an absolute disaster in terms of puck possession and no one (DG, Okposo, Dahlin) appears to be holding him accountable.
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1 hour ago, shrader said:
I can't wait for the next game against the rags so I can see what kind of head scratching penalty is called against Benson. He's young and can only improve. He can one up this one.
It's worth noting. Though most likely different refs remember it was Benson on the receiving end of several cross checks from Trouba in the home opener as he lay on the ice. No call of course, "know your place" says the NHL.
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31 minutes ago, inkman said:
Correct. It’s an 85% league (don’t remember who said that), last night they gave 110%. It’s not sustainable.
Didn’t Boston also start with the easiest schedule in the league?
I think it was *hole stamkos. Don't disagree with it.
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1 hour ago, Pimlach said:
According to Tuch on the postgame , the boos got them mad.
Just as it was the crowd booing, coupled with their bad play, that pissed of Cozens, leading to him pick a fight with a heavyweight.
Some of them care.
this postgame doesn't have it
https://www.nhl.com/sabres/video/alex-tuch-postgame-vs-pit-6341734619112did they edit it out / and the $ comments?
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2 minutes ago, Cascade Youth said:
What does this organization think that it’s selling to its fans?
Looks like penguins Jerseys tonight
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3 hours ago, LTS said:
Well, it costs me too much money to get TNT so I decided to just buy tickets to this game. Not really. It represented an opportunity to take the whole family to the game.
Curious though, how are the Sabres not wearing Black on Black Friday? Sigh.
Benson is in. Go Sabres. It's all I can say. I'd like a win tonight while I am there. Hope they don't poop the bed.
Same, taking my fam, have 2 home from college. Merry Christmas present to myself. Enjoy the game. (and agreed, booo to no black).
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7 hours ago, Slack_in_MA said:
I wonder if he's still affected by the fist to the head that he took.
Fishbowl so yeah but he was off before that.
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10 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said:
Cozens failed to clear the zone with about 25 second left...almost like he tried to touch pass it out....just a poor game overall from him. I'd really like to see DG sit him out next game as he is really causing more damage than good.
It's hard to comprehend how poorly he's playing.
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3 hours ago, Sabres73 said:
I'm not going to criticize any Sabres player for stepping up and taking a punch. Dylan's lesson from this should be don't hesitate before you start throwing haymakers or the other guy will.
I will criticize him, and his teammates, for waiting until 3 minutes to go in the 3rd period to show respect to the Sabres fans in attendance. That's all.
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1 hour ago, JohninMinn. said:
I like our chances on the road tonight. Team is going to play direct with no indecision per DG.
DG been saying that for 3 weeks.
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1 minute ago, KC Scouts said:
Just a little curious here.....at what point does the finger get pointed a Donnie?
I'm ready. Been to 4 games this year. 0-4. Absolute garbage product on the ice. (rangers, calgary, montreal, philly). It looks like they are warming up at practice trying fancy/fun passes. Someone needs to blow the damn whistle and coach them. "be direct". you been saying that for a month and they still play like it's pond hockey. Even EJ tonight. Ugh.
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1 minute ago, Norcal said:
Gretzky says more defense needed
Biron said Bryson looked good in O-zone, reading the play well.
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8 hours ago, TheAud said:
Another one is RIT hockey. Niagara and Canisius are in the same D1 conference but I haven't attended any games there. RIT has a nice arena and has had some good teams recently.
And Cornell. Couple of Rochester kids on the team this year and they look very good so far.
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8 hours ago, JoeSchmoe said:
I see there's a game vs Canisius on Nov 11. Would that be a good one to go to, or is it better to go to a conference game?
Yeah I think like Aud said as long as students are there it will be a show. Best is nationally televised games. The kids will know and bring their A game. Not a whole lot of attention on St Bona compared to the big schools so they relish it.
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Address: Reilly Center, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Bonaventure, NY, Olean, NY 14760
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7 hours ago, LabattBlue said:
Yep. The demise of the Bruins looks like it is on hold for now. Everyone laughing about the Bruins center spine in the offseason…who is laughing now?
It really is so impressive. Is Marchand the lynch pin? Reluctant to admit it in this space but he's growing on me, the results speak for themselves. Coaching change, personnel change, same results, at the top of the league. Hopefully McAvoy's suspension derails them.
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12 minutes ago, inkman said:
You have no idea how terrible MSG plus is. It sucks out loud. Buffering, frozen screen, irrational changes to camera zoom, choppy stream, audio being several seconds ahead of video. It’s the worst experience I’ve had streaming and it’s not close. The awful illegal streams with all the porn ads and malware is a much better experience and it’s not close. Thankfully I guilted my BIL into sharing his streaming credentials so I cancelled MSG plus immediately after the first game I watched.
Ha. I guess this explains why cast quality sucks as well.
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Blame Clifton but it starts with Skinner. Forced pass into D coverage = turnover / odd man / d not set. Hopefully EJ rips him a new one he's our biggest culprit.
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54 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said:
Honestly , it’s not fair for him not to be playing anywhere
If he gets paid bi-weekly like me, his paycheck is $32k a pop. So $64k a month (gross). Not feeling the empathy here, guy has had plenty of opportunity to win the job.
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2 minutes ago, Shoot da Puck said:
I am guessing 6,000 sober fans
Sounds like a Bills game!
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Did he take a shot off the mask last night? Or am I misremembering? And if prior to the center ice goal ugh.
Edit - ah I see lower body...
GDT Red Wings @ Sabres Tuesday Dec 5th 7:30 pm ET ESPN+ / HULU
in The Aud Club
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They showed the locker room on the broadcast w/ starting line-up announcement (by video coach) and it was the usual relaxed atmosphere. fwiw.