Robviously

I'm glad the GDT about our 10th win in a row, tying the longest streak in team history, has turned into a battle to defend ROR's honor.

If this continues, of course! The frustration came from seeing him ostensibly make zero progress through the first 20 games. I was high on him when we got him in the trade but he strikes me as a guy that will need time to develop into a well-rounded player. Playing in all situations in the AHL makes sense for that. But he has looked A LOT better these last four games. And if this continues, then they did whatever it took to develop him into a legit NHL player. But it’s only four games and he still has a ways to go. Obviously, I hope this all continues. We’ve been a different team with him contributing. Being wrong is a small price to pay for that and literally everyone on this board who’s been here a while has been wrong dozens of times.

BUT THEN HOW ELSE WOULD WE PROVE WHO IS SMARTEST ON A MESSAGE BOARD?

Well, that was really something.

Being a Sabres fan while TM was here also made you realize how awful TM was.

11 minutes left and not sure I’m going to make it to the end of this one. Both teams suck and there’s a flag on every play.

I was actually impressed with how fair the criticism was. I didn't see anyone really give up on him or call him a bust. Saying a young player that is struggling - and, especially, barely getting any playing time - should be playing in the AHL is pretty measured as internet criticism goes. And TT really beat the odds by inexplicably turning it on in the last week.

He’s still young and learning. Developing players rarely happens in a straight line — there are lots of ups and downs. Up in Buffalo, we were all ready to drive Tags Thompson down to Rochester...literally this month. (Check the GDT for the Pittsburgh game from Monday.) Guhle has a ton of talent and has already played pretty well in his NHL appearances. I’m fine giving him time. Jason Pominville played over 200 AHL games before becoming a full time NHL player. In other Amerks news, they were back to winning tonight with Pilut back in the lineup. Nylander had an ENG and made a nice play to set up Porter for a goal as well so he’s coming on. And Guhle had an assist. ?

Wait, did it turn out the obsessed Fortnite player was Laine?? I don’t remember ever hearing who it was.

We’re like in super first place now.

Ullmark on a Saturday = $$$

We’re back!

Scandella failed to lift the puck when he was trying to clear it and now it’s tied.

They’re killing me since taking the lead. Good grief.

The Sabres are playing their sixth game in nine nights and it shows. They look exhausted.

Geez, we’re playing terrible defense. And now Detroit to the PP.

I’m loving Elie’s game so far. The 4th line hasn’t missed a beat and has come close a couple times. I’d appreciate it if we tightened things up in our own end though.

Yep. OT goal was Skinner from Jack and Dahlin. Tying goal originally was a shot from Bogo, tipped by Reinhart, and then rebound in from Skinner. I guess they’re saying Reinhart didn’t touch it after all and now it’s from Bogo and Jack.

FYI. They updated the scoring on the Sabres’ second goal yesterday to Skinner from Bogo and Eichel. That gives Eichel two assists yesterday and makes him 2nd in the league in assists and 3rd in the league in multi-point games.

Per Hamilton, Elie is in for Girgensons, Nelson is in for Beaulieu, and Ullmark is in net.

Was excited that we might get a look at him but we can wait a little longer and not force it. Getting a chance to spend a few days in Buffalo with the big club, especially during two exciting home wins, had to be fun and will keep him motivated. Missing a couple AHL games won’t hurt his development and we can let him get some more experience before bringing him up for good when we have a long term injury to deal with. In the meantime, wouldn’t mind putting Nelson back in tomorrow and “resting” Scandella after his game today.

That’s nothing. I was DEMANDING that they get rid of both of them. Oops.

With both Mittelstadt and Sobotka stepping up, and now TT coming on, our four lines are starting to feel pretty good. We already have the best top line and best checking line we’ve had in ages.

He played well again today.

Toronto and TB both start games within the hour but for now we’re in first place. ?