pi2000

no Ullmark?

You overestimate the benefits of playing a system in which the only instruction to the D is: "Carry the puck out of the zone and join the rush every chance you get!!!!" And what's the system going to be this year that magically makes BUF a better defensive team and reduces SAT against? I think everyone if overestimating the impact of a new coach when there hasn't been much roster turnover.

from some article... Some of Buffalo’s best moments come when Eichel creates plays by carrying the puck. It also led to a bad moment Sunday as he turned the puck over next to the net, leading to a 2-1 Canucks lead. Lehner seemed to pick out the moment following the game. “We have a structure, but we don’t play it,” Lehner said Sunday. “If we’re going to chip it deep or do whatever we’re supposed to do, let’s do another deke, let’s do another play. Get out of our zone? No, let’s do the fancy thing.”

I don't think there's been enough turnover on the bottom 6 to reduce SAT against enough to contend for the playoffs. They still don't have a guy to take the load off ROR (d-zone draws, PK minutes, etc).

...and how is that? He fits certain systems, but I don't think there's a spot for him on Dr. Phil's firewagon.

I'll allow it.

Who ever said anything about "proper French". It's how he wants his name pronounced. My last name sounds nothing like it should in it's native language, but that's they way we pronounce it because that's our preference.

If either party (player or goalie) calls out the other, it can start a vicious cycle. Let's say the team plays like and gives up 50 shots one night... they know they played like , they didn't play that way on purpose, for whatever reason they didn't have it that night. Now let's say the tendy starts calling out guys in the lockerroom or media after that game... guess what happens next time he gives up a bad goal that costs them a game... it will be a complete shitshow, guys yelling at the goalie, goalie yelling at players, it creates a divide that can explode into a complete mess. That's why goalies should never call their teammates out in public, and you don't hear players calling the goalie out... even when warranted. You're supposed to be a team, have eachother's backs, especially in the media. Sure, during the game if a d-man up, makes the wrong read,turns the puck over or whatever and it creates a scoring chance, then yeah, the goalie and player will likely talk about it... in 99.9% of cases the d-man will apologize to the goalie, give him a tap on the pad, and they'll talk it over about what maybe to do different next time.... but the goalie doesn't go and vent to the media and throw his own teammates under the bus. And next time maybe that player isn't so eager to block a shot for his goalie, etc.

Baloo sounds like a cartoon character.

The difference is Lehner complained publicly about the way they play, specifically about Jack being careless with the puck, thinking he's better than he is, etc.. Maybe I'm old school, but when I played, goalies kept their mouths shut and stopped the puck. They're not out there battling in all areas of the ice, so just keep your mouth shut and do your job. If a goalie mouths off, he better stop every damn puck that comes his way. Goalies should just worry about doing their own jobs, like everybody else on the team... you don't hear forwards calling out Lehner when he lets in a soft goal, or gives up 8 of 8 shootout chances. It creates a divide in the lockerroom between player and goaltender.

No. It is actually bowl-you, he said it himself.

I don't like his locker room presence. He calls out his teammates in the media. Anybody who's played hockey knows this is a big no-no for a goaltender.

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9 out of 10 players who file for arbitration sign with their club before the hearing.

Kalinin played on world stage with Russia as well. Doesn't mean he can just step right in and play.

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GM: Lou Lamoriello HC: Babdicck F: Auston "Money Hungry" Matthews D: Risto (career -77) G: Lundqvist

I think they'll have a slow start as they learn Dr. Phil's Firewagon Hockey. Lehner will certainly face more odd-man breaks, and b-ways. Probably will be more fun to watch, but the problem is Lehner isn't Pekka Rinne, and that's going to be an issue with the firewagon brand of hockey.

Griffith is an underrated signing.

I just think he's an upgrade over Foligno.

I wonder what happens with Gorges. They just can't throw him on the trash heap, he makes too much and wore an "A". You'd think a young team like Vegas would be a good fit.

Good signing, upgrade over Nillson... let's Ullmark start 65 games in Roch.

Good bottom 6 signing. Upgrade over Foligno.

So is the Pomer deal, they played together there with Taylor and Vanek.

Chris Taylor was also on those teams and some guy named Thomas Vanek.