bob_sauve28 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 That's a good thing! I consider him an important part of the team. I apologize if this isn't thread worthy, so I'll throw this out there. How much of a difference will his return make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 No, it's good. It's been discussed in the Roster thread. Has there been an update on McCabe? He missed the last 8 minutes of the last game with a LBI. If Pysser is replacing McCabe, it's only a modest upgrade at best. If he nudges Weber/Coco to the bench, it's a huge step up for our defense. Sounds like McCabe is okay, so this could be huge for the good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 McCabe had a full practice today, look for Weber to be benched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 The team we wanted to see on the ice this season is finally getting here. Looking forward to Lehner's return as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Risto - Pysyk McCabe - Bogo Gorges - Franson Bylsma wasn't happy how the 1st D line cleared the zone, Look for Gorges to be demoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I think having Pysyk back is going to be huge. Not only does it take Weber/Carlos out, but we should be able to actually get the puck out and, I can't stress this enough, move that little bastard up the ice. The value of a puck moving defender will be on full display in the upcoming weeks Risto - Pysyk McCabe - Bogo Gorges - Franson Bylsma wasn't happy how the 1st D line cleared the zone, Look for Gorges to be demoted. I doubt that happens for two reasons. The first being Pysyk just came back from an injury, and is a rookie; I doubt he gets thrown into the first pair in his first game back, especially as he wasn't there before. Secondly, Pysyk and McCabe worked very well together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Risto - Pysyk McCabe - Bogo Gorges - Franson Bylsma wasn't happy how the 1st D line cleared the zone, Look for Gorges to be demoted. These pairings give me wood. I doubt that happens What about Risto - McCabe Pysyk - Bogo Gorges - Franson ? I know there's the McCable-Pysyk chemistry, but I'd like to see how McCabe reacts to the responsibility. He's being playing well for the most part. Give him a few games there and see how he handles it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 These pairings give me wood. What about Risto - McCabe Pysyk - Bogo Gorges - Franson ? I know there's the McCable-Pysyk chemistry, but I'd like to see how McCabe reacts to the responsibility. He's being playing well for the most part. Give him a few games there and see how he handles it. Hadn't thought of that, but I'd love it. Gorges can, hopefully, control that pair as opposed to Franson leading Weber and a physical McCabe goes well with Risto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I think having Pysyk back is going to be huge. Not only does it take Weber/Carlos out, but we should be able to actually get the puck out and, I can't stress this enough, move that little bastard up the ice. The value of a puck moving defender will be on full display in the upcoming weeks .totally agree. Get it up ice and all the forwards should do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Risto - Pysyk McCabe - Bogo Gorges - Franson Bylsma wasn't happy how the 1st D line cleared the zone, Look for Gorges to be demoted. Aargh. Gorges and Fanson. Slow and slower. They are a half-step away from having to play with those training skate "walkers" I see down at Canal Side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Risto - Pysyk McCabe - Bogo Gorges - Franson Bylsma wasn't happy how the 1st D line cleared the zone, Look for Gorges to be demoted. you think he gets first line minutes coming back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 DB said it best, they have noticed a huge difference in possession numbers with Pizzer out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thank the good Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Sheeeeeessshhh. You'd think Bobby Orr or Paul Coffey were lacing 'em up for the Sabres tonight instead of a 15-min-per-game 3rd pairing guy who may or may not average 20 pts per season in his NHL career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Sheeeeeessshhh. You'd think Bobby Orr or Paul Coffey were lacing 'em up for the Sabres tonight instead of a 15-min-per-game 3rd pairing guy who may or may not average 20 pts per season in his NHL career. He is like an offensive lineman in football nobody notices. He doesn't make the mistakes that stand out. He you don't take notice of him for a whole game its because he just does his job and well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Sheeeeeessshhh. You'd think Bobby Orr or Paul Coffey were lacing 'em up for the Sabres tonight instead of a 15-min-per-game 3rd pairing guy who may or may not average 20 pts per season in his NHL career. Without prejudice: why has Bylsma utilized him as such? Is it because Bylsma has player use issues, or because that is what he is? In terms of complementary skillsets, it should be Pysyk and Bogo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Sheeeeeessshhh. You'd think Bobby Orr or Paul Coffey were lacing 'em up for the Sabres tonight instead of a 15-min-per-game 3rd pairing guy who may or may not average 20 pts per season in his NHL career. Would you really think that? I don't think anyone would think that. C'mon. We're a basement dwelling team that is welcoming back a quiet, steady guy who can mos def play in the current team's top 4 (and is maybe a 4/5 on a contending team) and who, by all accounts, drives possession in our favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Without prejudice: why has Bylsma utilized him as such? Is it because Bylsma has player use issues, or because that is what he is? In terms of complementary skillsets, it should be Pysyk and Bogo. Would you drop McCabe to the 3rd pairing in favor of Pysyk? I wouldn't. Would you really think that? I don't think anyone would think that. C'mon. We're a basement dwelling team that is welcoming back a quiet, steady guy who can mos def play in the current team's top 4 (and is maybe a 4/5 on a contending team) and who, by all accounts, drives possession in our favor. Well, I agree that most of our esteemed colleagues here like Pysyk's game more than I do, but facts is facts. He has one stinking point this year and plays 3rd-pair minutes. Nor has he produced offense earlier in his career at lower levels. He adds some value and I'm not casting aspersions on his fancystats -- and as you point out a basement dweller can always use another NHL-level defenseman -- but I just think we're entering "concept of" territory here in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Sheeeeeessshhh. You'd think Bobby Orr or Paul Coffey were lacing 'em up for the Sabres tonight instead of a 15-min-per-game 3rd pairing guy who may or may not average 20 pts per season in his NHL career. 20 points today equals 100 points in the 70s. It's simple math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Would you drop McCabe to the 3rd pairing in favor of Pysyk? I wouldn't. Neither would I. I'd drop Bogosian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I think we need some fancy stats on the before and after of Pysyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Your 4 RD's.... Risto-Bogo-Franson-Pysyk Your 4 LD's..... Gorges-McCabe-Weber-Colo It will be interesting if anything much changes besides Pysyk getting a few minutes here and there until DB has faith in him to handle 3rd line minutes. I don't foresee him getting left side minutes though. When he's ready it looks like Franson may be the recipient of the odd man out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I just think we're entering "concept of" territory here in this thread. Hmm. Fair point. Be vigilant, fellow 'Spacers! 20 points today equals 100 points in the 70s. It's simple math. :w00t: Neither would I. I'd drop Bogosian. Hell yeah. When's that guy going to show something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hell yeah. When's that guy going to show something? He pleads the 5th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Neither would I. I'd drop Bogosian. Not happening. Bogo had over 23 min vs the Jets -- 2nd-most on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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