Weave Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 IIRC the 05-06 Sabres defense was pretty much decimated when teams saw the damage they could do to us with a dump and crash game. It has its place for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 IIRC the 05-06 Sabres defense was pretty much decimated when teams saw the damage they could do to us with a dump and crash game. It has its place for sure. I don't think that was it. IIRC......Sabres started the ECF in 06 with all defensemen but Kalinen. (broken ankle...I seem to remember bad ice). Teppo had a hip flexor, Tallinder broke his arm (on a weird play on the side boards IIR), McKee got a staff infection. All kind of freaky really. Carolina weren't dumping, they were playing the Left Wing Lock. It was a heavy forecheck, but not much crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I don't think that was it. IIRC......Sabres started the ECF in 06 with all defensemen but Kalinen. (broken ankle...I seem to remember bad ice). Teppo had a hip flexor, Tallinder broke his arm (on a weird play on the side boards IIR), McKee got a staff infection. All kind of freaky really. Carolina weren't dumping, they were playing the Left Wing Lock. It was a heavy forecheck, but not much crash. We remember it differently then. I remember the Sabres getting the worst of the physical play, and our D men targeted once they started dropping in the last two series that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 The Blues and the Ducks have both tried pounding the D into submission against the Hawks and failed. And that with the Hawks third pair rarely seeing the ice. Now is that something unique to Duncan Keith, or is it a rule of thumb that applies to most teams? You find guys that WANT to play that game and actually have talent....like Bogosian, Zadorov, Gorges, (maybe) Risto...... If the Sabres defense matures, under Bylsma it will be a top 5 unit. They just need a real top 10 goalie and this team will go on a 5 year run in 3 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 You find guys that WANT to play that game and actually have talent....like Bogosian, Zadorov, Gorges, (maybe) Risto...... If the Sabres defense matures, under Bylsma it will be a top 5 unit. They just need a real top 10 goalie and this team will go on a 5 year run in 3 years or so. I'm not sold on the idea of needing a top 10 goalie, probably mostly due to the fact that I have no idea what that is anymore. If that blue line grows the way you're hoping, give me just a serviceable goalie and I think we can go a long way. I realize I'm probably just playing a game of semantics with what I just said, but I'm not sure I really see the value of the superstar goalie at this point. Sure they can take you somewhere (ie. Carey Price), but if you put the right team around even an average goalie, you're going to be in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 He knew what he was doing and how to adjust. If you watch the Hawks, they do both, depending on who is on ice. Ruff did too--WHEN he had the personnel to carry. Also--to whomever upthread recommended tonight's CHL Memorial Cup champ game, this is a freaking awesome game. It was a great game ! I hope Derrico was able to watch, I think he is a big Oshawa fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'm not sold on the idea of needing a top 10 goalie, probably mostly due to the fact that I have no idea what that is anymore. If that blue line grows the way you're hoping, give me just a serviceable goalie and I think we can go a long way. I realize I'm probably just playing a game of semantics with what I just said, but I'm not sure I really see the value of the superstar goalie at this point. Sure they can take you somewhere (ie. Carey Price), but if you put the right team around even an average goalie, you're going to be in good shape. I think goaltending is more important the worse your team is (your Price example works really well here). It can't be bad, of course, but I think the best teams are showing you can get by with just "a guy." And I'm certain we hope that's how good the Sabres roster ends up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Holy crap @PLeonardNYDN: Zuccarello said he had temporarily lost ability to talk & move his arm. Needed speech therapy. Blood in brain #NYR http://t.co/0CxC67wtLu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I think goaltending is more important the worse your team is (your Price example works really well here). It can't be bad, of course, but I think the best teams are showing you can get by with just "a guy." And I'm certain we hope that's how good the Sabres roster ends up. I don't want to get into ranking goalies, but do know that both Crawford and Bishop wouldn't be near the top of my list. I'd love to see what Price could do with a better roster behind him, especially some stronger forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Holy crap @PLeonardNYDN: Zuccarello said he had temporarily lost ability to talk & move his arm. Needed speech therapy. Blood in brain #NYR http://t.co/0CxC67wtLu Was that from the mid-ice collision with his own team mate? Hope he gets better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Was that from the mid-ice collision with his own team mate? Hope he gets better! Slap shot from McDonaugh off his helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Slap shot from McDonaugh off his helmet Thanks. Not that it's a better way to wind up in the hospital with blood on the brain, still just bad luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Slap shot from McDonaugh off his helmet I feel like hockey seriously needs to do some helmet redesign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I feel like hockey seriously needs to do some helmet redesign. It could happen right now if the image of the game was ready to change. Everyone world rather look cool than be safe though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Coyotes will unveil their new jerseys at a June 26th draft party. Edited June 1, 2015 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Coyotes will unveil their new jerseys at a June 26th draft party. What happens when New Jersey unveils new jerseys? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Pittsburgh Penguins @penguins 11m11 minutes ago Kris Letang has been cleared for workouts. Full release: http://pens.pe/1eLzQwH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 It could happen right now if the image of the game was ready to change. Everyone world rather look cool than be safe though. Have you seen a Prius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Have you seen a Prius? People who drive Priusi think they do look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 John Hynes, coach in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, is getting the job in New Jersey. Draft-pick compensation with the Pens the only hang up right now (sound familiar?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 People who drive Priusi think they do look cool. Someone, please, anyone, diagram this sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 John Hynes, coach in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, is getting the job in New Jersey. Draft-pick compensation with the Pens the only hang up right now (sound familiar?). People round these parts are unhappy. They liked Hynes. Good dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 People round these parts are unhappy. They liked Hynes. Good dude. He was pretty much everybody's favorite when Bylsma got canned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 He was pretty much everybody's favorite when Bylsma got canned. Yeah. It was a matter of time until he got an NHL gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Someone, please, anyone, diagram this sentence. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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