tom webster Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I don't think Sutch is eligible for the AHL for another year. But the point still stands. The guys we're bringing in are all guys you wouldn't look forward to playing against. I've said it before: My dream for the Sabres is to have them be a team that no one wants to play against. That even if you can beat them, you know it's going to be a horrible 60 minutes. I want to create a culture of jerks. This is probably why I wasn't excited about Mark Pysyk when we drafted him. Skill? Hockey sense? Skating ability? Whatever. He looks too friendly. Guy probably volunteers at an old folks home on off-days. Yeah its sucks that his upside could end up only being someone like Mike Ramsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I don't think Sutch is eligible for the AHL for another year. But the point still stands. The guys we're bringing in are all guys you wouldn't look forward to playing against. I've said it before: My dream for the Sabres is to have them be a team that no one wants to play against. That even if you can beat them, you know it's going to be a horrible 60 minutes. I want to create a culture of jerks. This is probably why I wasn't excited about Mark Pysyk when we drafted him. Skill? Hockey sense? Skating ability? Whatever. He looks too friendly. Guy probably volunteers at an old folks home on off-days. They can't all be tough guys. Like Soupy before him, Sekera has the potential to be a huge contributor on this team. I don't want a defense group of all Sekeras, but I don't want all Webers either. It's all about getting the right mix of skill and nasty, including a few of the (rare) guys who have plenty of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Personally, if they're serious about this whole increased spending on player development, I'd love to see them take on an ECHL affiliate and sign more of their picks. I'm all for an ECHL affiliate, but they have signed 6 out of 8 of their 2008 picks and figure to sign 4 of 6 of their 2009 class. They have to be inching toward that 50 player limit especially if they to count Zagrapan, Gogulla and Schutz on their reserve list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Yeah its sucks that his upside could end up only being someone like Mike Ramsey. You understand that I was joking, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 They can't all be tough guys. Like Soupy before him, Sekera has the potential to be a huge contributor on this team. I don't want a defense group of all Sekeras, but I don't want all Webers either. It's all about getting the right mix of skill and nasty, including a few of the (rare) guys who have plenty of both. Better response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 You understand that I was joking, right? Actually not. There are those here who believe what it is you joked about. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 They can't all be tough guys. Like Soupy before him, Sekera has the potential to be a huge contributor on this team. I don't want a defense group of all Sekeras, but I don't want all Webers either. It's all about getting the right mix of skill and nasty, including a few of the (rare) guys who have plenty of both. I was trying to compare Pysyk to a current Sabres defenseman around the Holidays to my friends and I picked Sekera. He's not super big but he sounds very skilled. Of course, that comparison seems outdated since Sekera turned himself into a human highlight reel (and occasionally not that dependable). The key word for Pysyk might be "smart." Sounds like he understands the game and knows how to play in any situation: PP, PK, and even strength. He had a crazy streak during the season where he was never a "minus" in a game. He'll probably be one of our better blueliners when it comes to making the first pass coming out of our own end. It makes a huge difference having guys who can do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Yeah its sucks that his upside could end up only being someone like Mike Ramsey. :lol: I had the chance to talk to some fans at the World Juniors and many were saying that Pysyk is one of the best skaters they've ever seen. That and a right handed shot. I'm excited to see him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I was trying to compare Pysyk to a current Sabres defenseman around the Holidays to my friends and I picked Sekera. He's not super big but he sounds very skilled. Of course, that comparison seems outdated since Sekera turned himself into a human highlight reel (and occasionally not that dependable). The key word for Pysyk might be "smart." Sounds like he understands the game and knows how to play in any situation: PP, PK, and even strength. He had a crazy streak during the season where he was never a "minus" in a game. He'll probably be one of our better blueliners when it comes to making the first pass coming out of our own end. It makes a huge difference having guys who can do that. I didn't know you were joking either. good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'm all for an ECHL affiliate, but they have signed 6 out of 8 of their 2008 picks and figure to sign 4 of 6 of their 2009 class. They have to be inching toward that 50 player limit especially if they to count Zagrapan, Gogulla and Schutz on their reserve list. What have they been typically carrying in the last couple years, 42-44 of that 50 limit? I'm trying to count these guys off the top of my head and that obviously isn't the greatest approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I didn't know you were joking either. good stuff. He does look too nice though. I swear he was one of the kids who came to my door last week and tried to convert me to Mormonism. Look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 He does look too nice though. I swear he was one of the kids who came to my door last week and tried to convert me to Mormonism. Look. I can't disagree. He looks pretty wholesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Pirates miss ‘clinching’ opportunity Published on: 8th April, 2011 by Chris Roy The Portland Pirates will have to wait another night before claiming hold to the Atlantic Division title. Jordan Caron scored twice as the Providence Bruins scored five unanswered goals and held off a late surge by the Pirates for a 5-4 win before 8,871 at the Dunkin Donuts Center on Friday night. Link>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Pirates clinch title with shootout victory in Albany Published on: 9th April, 2011 by Chris Roy The Portland Pirates are 2010-’11 Atlantic Division Champions. The Pirates didn’t make it easy on themselves over the course of the last month, but found a way to get the job done as Derek Whitmore scored in the shootout, giving the Pirates a 3-2 win over the Albany Devils before 4,349 at the Times Union Center on Saturday night. Link>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Pirates take a moral victory in OT loss after hectic finish Published on: 10th April, 2011 by Chris Roy Portland, ME – It wasn’t just about wins and losses at this point for the Portland Pirates as they played their season finale on home ice on Sunday afternoon. The Pirates were playing for pride and considered the outcome a moral victory, of sorts, just to cross the finish line to complete a cruel and ridiculous stretch of seven games in nine days despite falling 2-1 in overtime to the Springfield Falcons, wrapping up their regular season before a capacity crowd of 7,051 at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Link>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Brennan maintained a steady ship in rough waters Published on: 14th April, 2011 by Chris Roy At the beginning of the season it would have been ok to blame Portland Pirates defenseman TJ Brennan’s lack of success as just another sophomore slump. Three goals and a minus-4 rating into the first quarter of the season even left the second-year pro scratching his head and wondering what was going on. Link>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 :lol: I had the chance to talk to some fans at the World Juniors and many were saying that Pysyk is one of the best skaters they've ever seen. That and a right handed shot. I'm excited to see him play. I'm confused? Pysyk wasn't on Team Canada. He got cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'm confused? Pysyk wasn't on Team Canada. He got cut. He wasn't on team Canada. But there were people in the stands that follow the Oil Kings in the WHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 He wasn't on team Canada. But there were people in the stands that follow the Oil Kings in the WHL. got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Pirates-Whale Playoff Preview Pirates have tough series ahead against the Whale Published on: 14th April, 2011 by Chris Roy The Portland Pirates will be looking for only their second win in the playoffs in the last three seasons as Game 1 of the best-of-seven Atlantic Division Semifinal gets underway tonight at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Pirates, who enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Atlantic Division, have struggled over the last month of the season, going 3-6-2 in their last 11 games with only one win in regulation during that span. It won’t be any easier against a Connecticut team they’ve had trouble with all season long only going 3-2-3 in the regular season. Link>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat48 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Pirates strong start gives them series lead Published on: 14th April, 2011 by Chris Roy Portland, ME — The Portland Pirates did something they haven’t done in nearly two years. Win a playoff game. Even Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen had suffered semi-amnesia as to when the Pirates last won a playoff game. “Thanks for the reminder on that one,” Dineen said half jokingly. The Pirates scored three times in the first period against the Connecticut Whale and then held on for a scantly, 3-2, victory before 2,171 at the Cumberland County Civic Center to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Atlantic Division semifinal series over the Connecticut Whale. Link>>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFansR_Crazy Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 You realize 90% of the people here resent the fact that the team left Rochester and is in some no name city in a no name state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 You realize 90% of the people here resent the fact that the team left Rochester and is in some no name city in a no name state? :thumbdown: :pirate: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 You realize 90% of the people here resent the fact that the team left Rochester and is in some no name city in a no name state? As much as I'd love to have the Buffalo-Rochester affiliation back, Portland is our affiliate right now and they've been as good as we could have hoped for. No need to put them or Wildcat down; he tells us how our "kids" are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFansR_Crazy Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 It has nothing to do with Portland. It is all about the coaching and organization. The team belongs in Rochester. Tip of the hat for the daily updates, but for someone who grew up going to more Amerks games in one month than Sabres games in a life time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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