Weave Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I like Paul Hamilton. To me he critiques more than he bashes. If he wanted to make life easy on himself he could go after Weber/Franson/Gorges. That he zeros in on Larsson, Paul maybe expecting more and knowing Larsson can. I used to enjoy listening to his insights as well. And I do believe he has insight. Now that I am commuting east I don't hear him any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Ugh @BillHoppeNHL: Mike Weber is in tonight. #Sabres Nah, it's okay. They need to play him and Coco both and make sure they know which one they're gonna cut when (if?) Bogo returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) I overheard Hamilton whipping Larsson pretty good during a WGR segment recently -- something about how Larsson should not expect to play with top 6 players all the time (that he's doing so now because of injuries), that Larsson needs to learn and really embrace his utility role up and down the lineup (and, by implication, he has not done that yet). Hamilton seems unduly biased against the guy. I'm not sure why. Paul had bad Swedish meatballs once. (Edit: LTS, that's not a fat joke.) Edited October 29, 2015 by pASabreFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nah, it's okay. They need to play him and Coco both and make sure they know which one they're gonna cut when (if?) Bogo returns. I would have put Weber in tomorrow night for more grit against Philly, but rotating them makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 It started with the comment Larsson made last year about being on the fourth line — which weren't as over-the-top as they have been made out to be — and it has never stopped, not even during Larsson's strong stint to close out last season. Once entitled, forever entitled I guess for P Ham. I always cringe when I hear him interview the new players and he asks a tough question that might warrant a controversial reply, or at the very least a reply that PHam doesn't like. It's almost like he baits these guys into saying something he can use against then the second he turns his back. When I hear the questions I think to myself, in my best telepathic efforts, "Just nod your head and smile, don't answer the question!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 http://video.sabres.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=1573&id=858999&cmpid=sm-tw-video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I would have put Weber in tomorrow night for more grit against Philly, but rotating them makes sense Maybe the thinking is that Pitt is coming off a game last night and won't be running at top speed for the whole game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Maybe the thinking is that Pitt is coming off a game last night and won't be running at top speed for the whole game. Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I like Paul Hamilton. To me he critiques more than he bashes. If he wanted to make life easy on himself he could go after Weber/Franson/Gorges. That he zeros in on Larsson, Paul maybe expecting more and knowing Larsson can. Pham isn't there to motivate players. He should stick to reporting, if that's what we are calling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I overheard Hamilton whipping Larsson pretty good during a WGR segment recently -- something about how Larsson should not expect to play with top 6 players all the time (that he's doing so now because of injuries), that Larsson needs to learn and really embrace his utility role up and down the lineup (and, by implication, he has not done that yet). Hamilton seems unduly biased against the guy. I'm not sure why. I'll admit to not following the coverage at all, but the comments as you outlined them seem fair to me, other than maybe the parenthetical note. That sounds like exactly what Larsson will need to be to this team, a jack of all trades type who can and will be plugged into any spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I overheard Hamilton whipping Larsson pretty good during a WGR segment recently -- something about how Larsson should not expect to play with top 6 players all the time (that he's doing so now because of injuries), that Larsson needs to learn and really embrace his utility role up and down the lineup (and, by implication, he has not done that yet). Hamilton seems unduly biased against the guy. I'm not sure why. I'll admit to not following the coverage at all, but the comments as you outlined them seem fair to me, other than maybe the parenthetical note. That sounds like exactly what Larsson will need to be to this team, a jack of all trades type who can and will be plugged into any spot. Part of Hammy's point was that Larsson plays very well with top 6 players but doesn't when he's in the bottom six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Part of Hammy's point was that Larsson plays very well with top 6 players but doesn't when he's in the bottom six. So Hammy's point was,don't view him as a young Jochen Hecht but rather as a young Brad Boyes? :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 So Hammy's point was,don't view him as a young Jochen Hecht but rather as a young Brad Boyes? :huh: :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I appreciate Paul Hamilton. If riding a little extra on a 3rd line player is his main fault, he's doing fine on balance. Really I think it is hard to be with the team nearly every day in a beat role, and still be critical. I think he's earned the respect of the team, and that allows him to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I see Tank Commander Weber is back in the lineup. But I hear his board play is good, though, so there's that I guess. GO BILLS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'll admit to not following the coverage at all, but the comments as you outlined them seem fair to me, other than maybe the parenthetical note. That sounds like exactly what Larsson will need to be to this team, a jack of all trades type who can and will be plugged into any spot. I agree. As does Hamilton. He just seemed to be (Paul) Hammering the guy for humping it when he was playing among the bottom 6. Which might be fair. I'm not sure. Part of Hammy's point was that Larsson plays very well with top 6 players but doesn't when he's in the bottom six. Quite so. I appreciate Paul Hamilton. If riding a little extra on a 3rd line player is his main fault, he's doing fine on balance. Really I think it is hard to be with the team nearly every day in a beat role, and still be critical. I think he's earned the respect of the team, and that allows him to do that. I don't disagree with any of that. I think Hamilton has a pretty keen eye for what's going on with the team, players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Let Webby play. It's his hometown. He's on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Zatkoff in net for Pens Tonight Just throw pucks at a back-up goalie, ad we should score a ton of goals, either rebound or by him playing poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Let Webby play. It's his hometown. He's on the roster. Forgot about the hometown aspect. Playing him is strictly the right thing to do and a classy, good move, regardless. But I don't think Colaiacovo (sp?) did anything in the last two games to earn a return trip to the press box. I think he had more good moments in the two games than Commander Weber did in the previous seven. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nah, it's okay. They need to play him and Coco both and make sure they know which one they're gonna cut when (if?) Bogo returns. gone next season will be M. Weber, Franson and Gorges (imo he's too slow for what this team is trying to become)... some pending UFAs which could be upgrades in the speed department: Nikita Nikitin Yannick Weber Dustin Byfuglien Brian Campbell Kieth Yandle Tyson Barrie and Sami Vatanen are cream of the crop RFAs on teams with cap concerns (they'll need to sign McKinnon and Lindholm)... deals could be made. I'm a big fan of Barrie, he's still learning the NHL, but his speed is just fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Part of Hammy's point was that Larsson plays very well with top 6 players but doesn't when he's in the bottom six. Which is 100% spot on. He is a terrible checking forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nikita Nikitin- I believe he's one of the worst in the league at everything else however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 gone next season will be M. Weber, Franson and Gorges (imo he's too slow for what this team is trying to become)... some pending UFAs which could be upgrades in the speed department: Nikita Nikitin Yannick Weber Dustin Byfuglien Brian Campbell Kieth Yandle Tyson Barrie and Sami Vatanen are cream of the crop RFAs on teams with cap concerns (they'll need to sign McKinnon and Lindholm)... deals could be made. I'm a big fan of Barrie, he's still learning the NHL, but his speed is just fantastic. Brian Campbell? The 90's just called and said they want their defensman back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Yeah I saw him play the other night. Speed is no longer the asset it used to be for him. I also saw CoHo play last night. The Preds had possession. Pass. Pass. Pass. Pass to CoHo, who promptly lost the puck. It repeated quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Which is 100% spot on. He is a terrible checking forward.I don't know exactly what you mean, but he looks to me to be a pretty good possession player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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