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GDT: Sabres @ Sharks, Feb 18, 2023, 10:30pm, MSG πΊ WGR π»
PickaPecaPickles replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
FL losing is a good thing today. Must get these 2 points before the playoff gauntlet starts 2/21 when 21 out of the last 28 games will be against current playoff teams or rivals for the last spots. I'm excluding Sens, Habs, and Flyers from that group. -
Are the Sabres out of the running for the playoffs?
PickaPecaPickles replied to inkman's topic in The Aud Club
It appears the Panthers have gone into playoff mode. It'll be interesting to see how the Sabres handle being in this race. -
Official Marty Walsh named NHLPA Executive Director
PickaPecaPickles replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
Some questions about his relationship with Jeremy Jacobs of Delaware North fame. https://prospect.org/blogs-and-newsletters/tap/2023-02-08-labor-secretary-marty-walsh/ -
Are the Sabres out of the running for the playoffs?
PickaPecaPickles replied to inkman's topic in The Aud Club
Thanks, that answers my question above, and that's the team I was leaning toward. Looking at their stats, their issue has been goal tending as well. Not sure how long Bobrovsky is out, so it could continue to hurt them. -
Are the Sabres out of the running for the playoffs?
PickaPecaPickles replied to inkman's topic in The Aud Club
Yes, regarding that first point, I was thinking about it and wondering who among the pack will pick up the pace? At this point, I'd include the Caps, Pens, Sabres, Panthers, Isles, Flyers, Wings, and Sens vying for the last 2 spots. It really should be a great finish for the last spot. -
Are the Sabres out of the running for the playoffs?
PickaPecaPickles replied to inkman's topic in The Aud Club
Given the conference is so much more competitive this year, I think the playoff target number will be a lower than 98. The Caps are currently on pace for 93 points and the Pens for 95. There are a lot of teams chasing a spot this year compared to last, when the bottom 8 were essentially done with 2 weeks left to play. This year is going to be a real battle, and will most likely come down to the last game or two. Fortunately, the Sabres end the season with CBJ. -
Are the Sabres out of the running for the playoffs?
PickaPecaPickles replied to inkman's topic in The Aud Club
While the Sabres have put themselves into position for a playoff spot, their last 33 games will be (in general) tougher in terms of facing teams in the top half of the league in GAA. Of the 49 games played to date, 22 (45%) were against teams in the top half of the league. For their last 33 games, 20 (60%) will be against teams in the top half, and 15 against teams in the top 10. Fortunately, this last road trip has shown they are up to the task, as DAL and WPG are both top 5 GAA, and MIN 12th. They certainly won't average 3-0-1 through this, but if they can average 2-1-1 (16-9-8), that would put them at 96 points and should get them in this year since the conference is much more competitive. Last year, the Isles were 9th in the standings, 16 points behind the Caps, the last team in. At this point, I'd say only CBJ and the Habs are out of the race. It should be quite a finish. -
These are the kind of goals the opposing team always scored, or so it seemed to me for a long, long time. Reminds me of comments from DG in the fall about how they've been focusing on offense as it's much more difficult to learn than D. Hopefully, they are now turning the focus toward D as the playoffs beckon.
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GDT: Ducks @ Sabres, 1/21/2023, 12:30pm, MSG πΊ WGRπ»
PickaPecaPickles replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
He eclipsed his previous season record of 20 goals today with 37 more games to play. -
Are the Sabres a "big" team, now?
PickaPecaPickles replied to erickompositΓΆr72's topic in The Aud Club
Seems to me height (and girth?) hurts the most on D. I'm sure there are/were examples of 5' 9" D-men who are good, but Bryson doesn't seem to be one of them. -
I'm sure it's mostly coaching, but it could also be the emergence of Thompson? The top line of TT, JS, and Tuch have S% of 17.8, 17.2, and 16.5. Skinner is 6.1 points above his career average, and his best year was 14.9 with Eichel. Tuch is 5.9 above his career average and his best year was 12.7. That line also has 1/3 of the team's SOG. The kids' line as a solid S% as well, so I'm sure there are several factors, but I wouldn't discount Thompson's emergence as a superstar.
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From Fairburn's article today https://theathletic.com/4029058/2022/12/22/buffalo-sabres-playoffs/ :
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Yes, interesting question put that way. TT and Dahlin are a toss up for "best" player, but MVP? Who would the team miss most if not in the lineup? We've already seen the Mule impact and there's a strong case there.
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The Future's so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shadesπ
PickaPecaPickles replied to Porous Five Hole's topic in The Aud Club
This one. -
Jack Quinn is on the verge of something awesome
PickaPecaPickles replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
He's got 10 points in his last 10 games, and Quinn has 9. It'll be interesting to see how they finish the second half of the season.