eball Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 That's an encouraging statistic -- they're now in the top half of the league (13 for their last 48 over the past ten games). The PK is still in the bottom half at 18th. I'd love to see both break the top ten by the end of the season; that would give both units some confidence heading to the postseason. (Oh wait -- I left out the obligatory "get a deal done NOW, Darcy" that is a necessity in all posts around here.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Our poor PP is overrated... Carolina was poor on their PP until the playoffs hit, then they were the best. You don't want to show the world you're tricks until when they really matter. Sabres will be scoring in bunches once the playoffs start with the man advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Paestch is making a big difference. When he can't get a puck on net, he's chipping it low instead of trying a cross-zone pass. Campbell still is trying to make the low percentage play. They're also getting more production down low from Drury and Briere. That area to the right of the slot was money for the power play last year. Drury and Briere are starting to get more opportunities from there, thanks to the improved play from the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sloth Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 The Sabres power play has been very good since the all-star break. Nathan P. was a great find. When Spacek returns, the Sabres can move him up to forward, which was a great idea a few weeks ago. One more thing before I go...don't trade Biron! I'll admit I thought the Sabres needed this a few months ago, but what if Ryan Miller got...I don't even want to say it. The Sabres need Biron. He has played great when Miller needed a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 You know what I really like in Paetsch's PP game? He skates hard and fast coming up the ice with the puck on the breakout, that makes the PKers have to react faster and lets are forwards hit the line with more speed. It is such a good change of pace from watching Teppo, Tallinder, and even Campbell come gliding up ice there, and i think thats is a major reason for hte improved PP lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 After the 3-5 effort last night, they have moved up to 13th.. But the PK is an awful 18th.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 After the 3-5 effort last night, they have moved up to 13th.. But the PK is an awful 18th.. It's been three games since they let the two in by the Flames... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 After the 3-5 effort last night, they have moved up to 13th.. But the PK is an awful 18th.. Stupid 5 second powerplays at the end of the game. That should've been 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock DJ Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 It's taken them a while to gel and it's encouraging to see that they have been clicking with some new personnel on the ice. I tihkn they've been working much harder in the corners and obviously Paetch has really improved our blue line play. It will be interesting to see what happens if the PP keeps clicking when some of our players return. Connolly played point last year, will they go back to 4 forwards given the number of 5 on 5 goals they are scoring or will they stay more conservative with 2 defensemen? I think they would use Connolly and a Dman on one unit, Paetsch and another Dman on the other unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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