JohnC
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TNT postgame interview of Ellis. Great Kid!
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My stars: #1 Ellis
Quinn
Tuch because of his net presence on two goals.
Doan is a terrific addition.
Play of game was Ellis’s stop of Debrincat.
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Great pass by Quinn. Showed grit by sticking with the play.
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Doan and JJP are two different players with different abilities and attributes. From a talent standpoint, JJP is more talented, especially offensively. But from a roster building standpoint, Doan adds something that was desperately needed.
I’m sure Peterka will do well in Utah. And from a Utah perspective it was a good deal for them. On the other hand, from a Sabre standpoint, it addressed a big need for us. If you factor in the addition of Kesserling in the deal, then it was a beneficial deal for us. In general, this was a fair deal for both franchises.
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19 minutes ago, K-9 said:
I may be crazy, but I think I like that 4th line.
Never apologize for being crazy, embrace it. It’s better than be placid and boring. 😀
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8 minutes ago, Pimlach said:
When you look at all Adams moves since the Eichel trade it pretty much reads as the "what not to do" bible for GMs.
Yet, there he is in his 6th year at the helm.
For the sake of the discussion, what would happen if the GM, coach and much of the staffing in the organization were replaced? What would be the mindset of an empowered GM taking over the players on the team and in the system. Would there be a major clearing house and major blowup of the roster or would there be some astute tweaks to the roster that would make a consequential difference? I lean toward some tweaks rather than going through another excruciating rebuild.
I live in the MD/DC area and saw the dramatic change with the Washington Commanders with the departure of the former owner and a complete remake of the organization staffed by sycophants. Putting aside the ownership issue, could an organizational remake quickly get this meandering franchise on track, or would it be another situation where you have to go through another laborious rebuild process while the disillusioned fan base continues to erode?
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8 hours ago, Pimlach said:
Is Adams living rent free in Georgia ?
A factor in any discussion about making deals to improve the team is underpinned by who is making the deals. Judging the cumulative performance of dealer is a fair consideration. If you went to a surgeon who botched a hemorrhoid surgery by mistakenly plugging the hole, would you go back to the same surgeon to correct the butchery?
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14 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:
I don’t think moving him now, if we get a decent D back, hurts the defense at all since Power is inept in the D zone. Byram made Power expendable and Mtrka will likely made Byram expendable. This whole plan of 6 fast puck moving D was a joke the day it was formulated. We need guys who can actually play defense. Maybe Kesselring is one of the those guys. I hope he is.
You are overrating Bryam. If you trade Power, you are creating another big hole for an already incomplete team. Makes even less sense if KA is executing the transaction. It would be like going back to the same inept surgeon who botched your surgery.
2 hours ago, #freejame said:Power looked lost multiple times last night.
So did Tuck and Tage.
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1 minute ago, LabattBlue said:
This has been addressed countless times. Power doesn’t need to be a “thumper”. Just stop playing defense like only stick checking is allowed.
Power didn't play a bad game last night. Why is he being singled out? I'm not saying he was superb but it wasn't at a negative level where he should be highlighted. In this game, Montreal was the better team. They were the faster and quicker team while we were the lagging team. (That's how I saw it. Others might have seen it differently.) If it weren't for the play of Lyon, the Sabres would have been overwhelmed.)
2 minutes ago, #freejame said:Power looked lost multiple times last night.
He wasn't the only player who at times was out of place.
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28 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:
My why is simple, he doesn't play hockey how I think the Sabres should. Maybe not a good reason but it's how I feel.
As you well know I have been a consistent advocate for him in contrast to a lot of his critics. The source of much of the criticisms of him relate to his style of play. For the most part, his style of play is not going to change. He's not a thumper, and never will be. That is not to say that there isn't a need for that type of blueliner, but he will not fit that role because that isn't who he is as a player. I'm hoping that when Kesserling returns that it will enhance Power's play even more. TBD.
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1 minute ago, LGR4GM said:
The team isn't good enough. We need more Benson and Doan types.
I don't think Power is going to change his style enough and I think a 40-50pt defender of his size will have a lot of value around the league. If we move on, it hurts the defense but we could get a haul for him that might save the season.
Is this premature? I don't think so but I think there will be a lot of varied opinions here.
It certainly is premature. As you yourself stated, he has a lot of value around the league. If that is the case, then why get rid of a talent that will shine for another team and leave a big hole that will need to be filled. Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing that we don't need more Doan and Benson type players on this roster. But it makes little sense to deal off a hard to replace defenseman whose return will not come close to the value sent packing. And why do it now when his probable partner is ready to return to the lineup? And as you and others have stated on many occasions: Why would you have our shallow GM making any deal, especially when he is in a position of weakness? Hard no for me.
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Benson is playing well.
Lyons is playing well. I consider him to be our #1 goalie right now.I also like the play of Samuelsson.
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1 minute ago, K-9 said:
I know it’s 1-1, but Montreal are a better team to this point. Their stick work, especially, is superior. Very active.
They are quicker, faster and more tenacious.
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34 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:
Dude, they are LEARNING it. It takes time for some of them to realize things. We haven't developed the culture from square one so some of them don't get it right away. You saw the results. Finally a little spunk. You want to mess with that and replace him with a small soft skill player? Now is not the time. Let this grow.
Your infatuation with non-contributing goons is outdated in this era of hockey. I would rather add another Doan and Zucker like players who are tough and meaningly contribute.
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27 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:
Connor Timmins has been good so far in stepping up to a top four role. Far more minutes than anyone intended for him. He’s blocked more shots than anyone on the team and his on-ice expected goals number is very good. Can’t wait for Kess, but Timmins deserves praise.
Totally agree with you about the good play of Timmons. And it should be noted that Power and Samulesson (who has played less due to injuries) have also played well. And there is no question that Dahlin is our most indispensable player on this team. With respect to Byram, I haven't formed an opinion on him just yet.
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2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:
Next week maybe
2 minutes ago, ponokasabre said:Hopefully Lindy gives and update but he hasnt been skating yet, Lindy thought he might start this week, so fingers crossed he can
I’m really eager to see how the Power/Kesserling pairing works out. And then how the Samuelsson/Timmons pairing benefits from the re-shuffle.
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6 minutes ago, Brawndo said:
What’s the status on Kesserling? What’s his timeline to get back?
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Just now, SABRES 0311 said:
Almost.
If the ups are more than the downs, then you have an obligation to continue on for the benefit of the audience. 😀
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10 minutes ago, inkman said:
Just didn’t know if everyone was still talking about that. I suppose going back to Montreal makes it timely. I should probably post less.
If I would have made my comment about the owner pep talk when we were playing another team at a different location, then my comment would have been gratuitous and annoying. That isn’t the case and wasn’t the intention.
Just continue posting with no inhibitions. It’s better that way. 🍻
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Just now, inkman said:
Is it just you that mentions this all the time or is there a Sabrespace intitiative to reference this barely memorable moment in Sabres history?
What are you talking about? That was a unique situation where the team completely fell flat (humiliated) after a surprising pep talk by the owner. I’m not criticizing the owner as I am the team’s response to his uncharacteristic appearance.
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If the Sabres can win in Montreal, maybe that can wash away some of the stench from last year’s Pegula pep talk game where we got trampled.
I hope that I’m wrong but I don’t see us winning tonight in front of that ramped up crowd.
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1 hour ago, LGR4GM said:
Hasn't this team won every gdt you've done?
If that is the case he should be coerced to continue on. What’s the going rate for hiring a street enforcer?
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19 hours ago, K-9 said:
If Benson ever licks an opponent's face, I'll lose all respect for him as I have Marchand. I DGAF how good he is. But that is not Benson and never will be so I ain't worried in the least. As someone posted elsewhere, Benson is Dougie Gilmore more than anyone else currently.
The licking was certainly a low class act. No matter what you think of him as a player you can’t criticize him for not always playing with passion and effort.
To show you that I do have some standards, if he would have French kissed another player on the ice, I would retract my positive comments about him. An affectionate rat on the ice is not something I will tolerate. 🫣
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3 minutes ago, SwampD said:
I love Marchand. I hope he never stops doing this stuff. Just glad the Sabres finally got the better of him.
As a Sabre fan I'm not criticizing any player for being feisty and passionate. When Marchand acts out it is not an act. It's who he is as a player and why he is a winner. Benson is a tamer version of Marchand. And that is a tribute to Benson.
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Doan > Peterka?
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I didn’t watch him play before he came to Buffalo. It seems to me that he was a young developing player with them who is now crossing the threshold to being a regular and established NHL player.
What I like about him is that in Buffalo he recognized that he had an opportunity to play, and he has seized that opportunity. Another thing I like about him is that he knows what type of player he is (physical and net presence) and stays true to his game. He’s not a floater but rather a hard charger. He was a terrific addition.
I’ve been a harsh critic of KA, but in this case he made a team improving hockey deal.