I don’t think the sky is falling after 2 games against good veteran teams.
As previously stated, we need more from our core. They (Tage, Tuch, Skinner, Dahlin, Cozens) need to get on the scoresheet and be accounted for. Also, our 4th line is old and slow. I suspect we will see some Rochester players later in the season.
I thought we played good enough to beat NYI. It was a game were all the close calls went the other way.
Clifton is pressing and making mistakes. I still like his physical play, and his willingness to jump into the play in the offensive zone. I still think he can help us. If not, Bryson is your man until R Johnson gets ready. Sound good?
Granato will be under a close microscope this year. The talent is there, now the effort and results have to be better.
Readiness to play is a valid comment. The preseason was a big giant hockey camp for the Sabres prospects and as a result several players are slow to get up to game speed.
On the good side - Eric Johnson looks like a nice addition. Peterka is transforming into a man now. Benson is not afraid to play in this league. Greenway is surprisingly good so far.
If I have to hear that Power is not worth $8M for 80 more games then the ignore button will be used. He will make mistakes like all 20 year old defenseman. He will also play at a high level and that play will mostly be taken for granted because expectations are sky high for him. Might I suggest we discuss the strategy of paying Power a long term deal, not a bridge, in the Power Thread and not the game day thread.
Goaltending is still, by far, my biggest concern.