I am Defecting Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 He's playing like a Ruffian machine. I think he deserves some serious, non-begrudging praise. What think you? On par with Myers atm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 You could make a case that he has been our best Dman this year, at least our most consistent over 60-plus games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 So glad he wasn't traded like I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Sekera has really improved since last season. He has quite a presence in our zone and theirs to be frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 That sure was a nice pass on the empty net goal. There are assists and then there are assists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 He's playing like a Ruffian machine. I think he deserves some serious, non-begrudging praise. What think you? On par with Myers atm? The Sabres will be a much better team if Sekera continues to play at this level. He looks a lot like Zhitnik and can certainly log the minutes if need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Agreed, I always thought he would turn into a pretty well rounded dman, and never wanted him to be traded. I am very happy with his play this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 He's Sakira. As in Shakira Shakira... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 This thread should just be closed on the above note: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 He's Sakira. As in Shakira Shakira... http://youtu.be/DUT5rEU6pqM He should throw more hip checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 He should throw more hip checks. Yeh, I wouldn't mind getting hit by her hip checks, but I will pass on his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbPuck Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I have to admit I was one of the biggest posters in the anti-Sekera camp. There was a stretch last season (most of it actually) where he just looked afraid to take a hit, play the body, and was coughing up the puck a-la-grangani. This year he has been wayyy better in all of those ways. Now if only Myers can click at the same time. Aside from a few bright games, Myers has looked pretty bad/invisible this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I have to admit I was one of the biggest posters in the anti-Sekera camp. There was a stretch last season (most of it actually) where he just looked afraid to take a hit, play the body, and was coughing up the puck a-la-grangani. This year he has been wayyy better in all of those ways. Now if only Myers can click at the same time. Aside from a few bright games, Myers has looked pretty bad/invisible this year. Not directly speaking to you, but this post brings up an issue. How many times have we seen a young player make a crucial mistake and said something along the lines of "I never want to see him in a Sabres jersey ever again" (perhaps a bit extreme, but I have seen those words)? Shouldn't developing players in their first couple NHL seasons get the benefit of the doubt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Not directly speaking to you, but this post brings up an issue. How many times have we seen a young player make a crucial mistake and said something along the lines of "I never want to see him in a Sabres jersey ever again" (perhaps a bit extreme, but I have seen those words)? Shouldn't developing players in their first couple NHL seasons get the benefit of the doubt? Yes. But message boards are for fanatics. We like to pretend we're logicians, but really, we're mostly emoting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Not directly speaking to you, but this post brings up an issue. How many times have we seen a young player make a crucial mistake and said something along the lines of "I never want to see him in a Sabres jersey ever again" (perhaps a bit extreme, but I have seen those words)? Shouldn't developing players in their first couple NHL seasons get the benefit of the doubt? I agree in principal but it is a fine line between letting a player develop and understanding when that players play will not live up to the organizations expectations. As fans we want to win right now. Development be damned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 So glad he wasn't traded like I wanted. Me too. The Sabres will be a much better team if Sekera continues to play at this level. He looks a lot like Zhitnik and can certainly log the minutes if need to. But Sekera hits the net with his shots... well, more than Zhitnik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 That sure was a nice pass on the empty net goal. There are assists and then there are assists... Yes, although Vancouver made a bonehead play in putting it on Reggie's stick with their net empty. The Sabres will be a much better team if Sekera continues to play at this level. He looks a lot like Zhitnik and can certainly log the minutes if need to. I think he'll be better than Zhitnik. He's got better offensive instincts and is developing better defensive instincts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I think he'll be better than Zhitnik. He's got better offensive instincts and is developing better defensive instincts as well. He lacks Zhitnick's physicality though. I could def see him becoming a minute eater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I am wary of praising him during the season cause I did it last year and he just disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazielSabre Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 His been our most consistent Dman this year, hope we keep on to him for a while. Top 4 of Myers, Ehrhoff, Regehr and Sekera sounds good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Sekera is a good defensive Dman, but he is also a lot more effective on the rush than any of our other Dmen. When he leads the rush, he does it like a forward. He doesn't just carry it in and look for a forward to dump it off to before going back to the blue line; he carries the puck in intent on making a good offensive play. One of the most exciting aspects of watching the Sabres currently is the four-man rush led by Reggie ("looks like we got us a CONVOY"). That sure was a nice pass on the empty net goal. There are assists and then there are assists... Yep. The vision there, seeing Staff up the boards and quickly getting the puck to him, was top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Defecting Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Yes. But message boards are for fanatics. We like to pretend we're logicians, but really, we're mostly emoting here. In that way, I think the board serves as a healthy outlet. Even if I just want to feel like a logician for a while, or want to bust out of the apathy. It's feels good to get involved in the action, rather than play a passive role, like in life, mostly. :angel: Er, I suspect Sekera would know just what I'm a-talkin' 'bout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 In that way, I think the board serves as a healthy outlet. Even if I just want to feel like a logician for a while, or want to bust out of the apathy. It's feels good to get involved in the action, rather than play a passive role, like in life, mostly. :angel: Er, I suspect Sekera would know just what I'm a-talkin' 'bout. It's what I love about him. :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Defecting Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 It's what I love about him. :ph34r: It seems like you and I have the makings of a little Abbot and Costello act happening here. Sekera loves Abbot and Costello! Sorry, too far? We don't want to blow peoples minds with how much we know about Sekera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Speaking of improving young defensemen, I think Weber has been playing great on this roadie. Very steady, good decision-making, playing a tough game in front of Miller and respectable at the offensive blue line as well. He got over 20 minutes of ice time vs Vancouver and SJ. I think starting the year on the bench really set him back, but he's found his game at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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