Pimlach

The game was closer than I liked but it’s the NFL and anything can happen. Allen had to go without s few of his top receivers, he had a few misfires, but he ran and made several big plays as we are accustomed to seeing. Defense forced turnovers, was a bit up and down but tightened up in the second half. (the last drive Colt TD and its associated yards were garbage yards.). DOUBLE DUB WEEKEND AGAIN Sabres W Bills W.

The title is still ridiculous. If this thread is for monitoring Braam’s stats and overall play then make that the name. If it’s to riducule the player with the worst analytics then name it that.

It looks like this could be an interesting match up. Bills will be depleted at WR with Coleman out, Cooper and. Samuel are questionable. Allen still has Shakir and Kincaid, but I expect to see a big dose of Cook and Ray Davis if the OL can dominate the LOS. Colts are weak versus the run. Colts will probably try to establish a running game of their own. Jonathan Taylor has been a challenge for Buffalo in the past. I expect to see the Bills prevail and Buffalo to get Double Dip Dubs following the Sabres win on Saturday. Go Bills !

No doubt Gilbert is 8 out of 8 when you look at overall skill level. It sure looked like the 2nd penalty was on Laffferty (81) for putting a stick blade on someone around the arms/hands. Lafferty went to the box, then they switched him with Gilbert. Unfortunately, we cannot count on Dunleavy and Ray to keep up with the game and clarify the call either. Byram is playing much better, but like all of them, when you play that many minutes you will make some mistakes. Every defenseman in the league is out there for goals scored against their team. I like that Lindy is rotating the 8. Keep them fresh and hungry.

Nope. Don’t rush Helenius. We need to stop throwing kids to the wolves.

Will Byram take 7 if Power is at 8.3? Byram 7M, Power 8.3M, Dahlin 11M, Muel 4.3M. That’s over $30.6M plus you have to pay for 5, 6, and 7 and have #8 on a two way contract.

Can we get rid of the worst player on the team title? Or close the thread. That theory is debunked.

I still don’t really see why Ruff played Byram for 32 minutes but he did, and Byram was the guy coasting to the bench during 3 on 3. That could have been the game. It appears that Byram took minutes away from Gilbert (10), Clifton (14) and Power (19). Ruff says Byram “recharges” fast Looks like Lindy has a new boy right now. Gilbert's had 3 minor penalties, his first 2 penalties were marginal calls that the refs otherwise let go all game. In fact the second penalty was so tic-tac, and Lafferty thought it was on him, which I think it was too, but the ref messed up #8 and #81 and put Gilbert in the box after Lafferty was sitting in there. The 3rd penalty was 100% interference on Calgary that turned into roughing on each player, and that should have blown the play dead before a shot was even taken. Calgary was very lucky to get that goal. Next game should have Muel back. Judging by minutes played I think you see Gilbert sitting for sure. Bryson was excellent again, I think he sticks for awhile longer Clifton could be sitting for Joker as well Clifton typically plays a good amount of PK minutes The last time Ruff sat Clifton they gave up 2 soft PPGs with our guys failing to clear the puck (Muel and Byram), which cost us the last Detroit game. Long season, they will all have some rough moments.

I know a few people I would consider perfectionists, They are highly respected too. They are happy because they excel at something they love and submerse themselves into it.

Did you hear his interview? He did none of that. He knows he doesn’t have a seasoned Cup contender in that locker room. He has a team just beginning to come together. Many of these players have never had success in this league. He was pleased with UPL, the PK, and that they didn’t panic and kept at it. He mentioned there is more to correct, but I doubt he chews them out for winning a tough game at this stage of his reclamation project. He mentioned why Byram played so many minutes - he said a few guys were struggling (Gilbert only played 10). I expect they work on some things tomorrow and you may see Muel back for the game on Monday

UPL = First Star Tough game. They beat another good team. Thats 3 in row. Complain about style points if you must, but they did it. They can build on this one. And the kids got to see OT and a shoot out.

JJP

Tage beat him. But not today

Ok. Win the Shoot out.

Byram my oh my. That was terrible.

Could use Zucker in OT

Ok. Let’s get the bonus point. Time to step up and beat them.

No hook on Dahlin, but they called Gilbert for much less.

We have had many chances to close it out. I think we get the next goal.

Oh damm

Tuch, or anyone in a blue sweater.

UPL bailed out Power

Agree, but the entire play should have been whistled down and maybe some players were expecting it, interference on Calgary was ignored. Hard to believe we lost that period. Clearly Calgary is using a physical game to get back in it and the way the officials are calling this one is to their advantage. Let see how the Sabres answer. They need to overcome that bad shift.

Probably so, but they called a tic tac penalty on him earlier. They have let more egregious things go. And that double roughing could have been interference on Calgary and a whistle right away.