Pimlach

Zucker is one of the few that doesn’t get rattled. He still has the ability to score and will be needed if this team is going to progress.

Lyon is playing very good hockey so far, people are ignoring that while he is steady, he did not carry Detroit to the playoffs. Ellis had one good game. Some fans here are yearning for a hero. UPL has never looked like the answer except for one stint, but the Sabres will need to get him ready and showcase him. Either he wins games or he gets moved. The goalie situation will take some time to play out.

This says a lot. A clean face off win and after that they made a series of mistakes. Cheating the game. Good analysis.

I was happy to see Doan coming to Buffalo. Word out west is that he played with a high motor. Comparables to his Dad’s work ethic and personality were flattering, but can he finish? That is the question. So far in Buffalo he is making things happen and bringing a work ethic to the rink that Buffalo fans want to see. It’s early, but Doan is settling in. Hope the long winter doesn’t bother him, he is a desert kid.

Well we saw one game from Ellis. He was good and he shows poise and mental strength. I think he needs to work on absorbing the puck more to prevent rebounds and better control the flow of the game. I need to see more. Kozak looks better than Krebs to me. Östlund played over 9 minutes, was +2 and had 1 shot, 1 hit, 1 blocked shot. I have to see more of Östlund to say he brings more than Krebs, but his ceiling is much higher and I’m pulling for some center help from Rochester this year.

He has to give him a few games and UPL will probably win them and that will paralyze Adams.

Ellis-Quinn-Doan are the 3stars

Tuch helped create two goals with his net front screens. He contributes in other ways. His PK work was also excellent.

That Doan clear is not icing. Terrible call

Dumb penalty.

Good for Kulich to jump on on the late hit Benson.

Doan. Right through the pads.

Quinn with a blast.

Ugh. Give up a late period goal. They stopped defending and POW.

Well earned Kozak. Nice !!

He is knocking on heavens door.

Down Zucker right now. Maybe Östlund gets one?

Quinn and Zucker with hands

Ellis keeping us in it with that save. Now let’s tie this up.

Former almost Sabres JT Compher

Sabres getting a lot of o-zone time. They need to get bodies to the net and score the dirty goals. I want to see them play 60 minutes like they did against Florida.

Very good period. Just need to start burying our chances.

Ellis. Huge save.

I haven’t heard his name yet.