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Based on historical data.... we can expect UPL to fall somewhere between Tiim Thomas and Dominik Hasek 👍

+305 on bovada to go to OT 👀

I view this game as a litmus test. In recent years the Sabres would come out flat against inferior opponents, only to wake up in the final 10 minutes of the game falling just short of a comeback. Either we see more of the same, or they come out with their hair on fire and try to grab an early lead.

UPL Is 26. Has a goalie ever drastically improved at age 27 or older? This should be prime UPL, but in a way it feels like he's still somewhat of a project.

trap game

Keller was Tuch's responsibility. He over pursued and took a bad angle to defend. Could Quinn have played it better too? Sure, but Keller was Tuch's man.

...was there for a few weeks in October, just northeast of Ogden on an elk hunt. Its pronounced "yew-tawh"

He's been playing top line minutes in Rochester. Was happy he wasn't buried on the 4th line in Buffalo. Wouldn't be surprised to see him moved up in to the top 6 here soon if he continues to flash.

Rule changes over the past 10 years have favored goal scoring... which results in worsening save percentages.

13 out of 24 possible points

yay a win! still think UPL sucks tho 😂

Well they battled back from 0-2 deficiet to secure a point, I'll take it.

I, for one, like Rosen's game and expect he'll do well tonight with Kulich and Quinn.

Insurance. UPL is nursing something, and Levi needs starts in Rochester.

They killed the PP. So you have to give the coaching some credit there if you're also going to blame them for Dahlin blowing a tire, Tage being dumb, and Lyon not making a timely save.

You'd also like a save in that situation. Nice shot, but from that distance and angle, you need to make that save.

Not an ideal play from the Captain. That's a handful of boners from the last few games, concerning.

Well they battled back and got at least a point on the toad with a shaky Lyon in net It's a good step for them, win or lose.... they wouldn't have forced OT last season

Another bad penalty by him. Can't take those penalties as Captain.

I'm enjoying the fact that they're competitive. They've been in every game. They've had better starts at home, and their home record is much better since Jan 1st. PK is 1st in the league and the PP doesn't stink. Lyon is playing well in goal. Taking steps in the right direction, the points will come if they continue to focus on the details. I wouldn't say "they're for real" yet, but I'm encouraged.

At this point, Lyon is your starter. Alternate Ellis and UPL as the backup. Let UPL work his way back in, give him a start here and there over the next few weeks, or until Lyon falters. Keep all 3 on the roster for now.

Ellis was unable to go tonight with a stiff back. UPL was the next option.

bust

If you trade Power, you might as well begin the tear down.... Dahlin, Byram, Thompson, Tuch, Benson.... all on the table. Fire everybody and start over with competent management who can build a roster correctly. It sucks, but this team is nowhere near challenging for a playoff spot, nor is there a clear path to do so. This team is a joke. At their best they rely on all-world goaltending to keep them in games. At their worst, they're not even competitive at the NHL level. The fact they're a cap team with < $1m is space absolutely astounding.