Taro T Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Are these in numerical order? Why is Foligno on the first line and why is the second line not the third line and the third line not the second line? Because that's what they were running in the 3rd yesterday that seemed to work. I get not liking Foligno on the top line, but especially until O'Reilly can skate w/ his normal ease/intensity, there is something to be said for giving the guy that many here consider one of the hardest workers on that line rather than Moulson. But, if keeping Reinhart at C until Eichel comes back is a priority, there aren't a lot of other options: Kane (which everyone here hates on the 1st line), a rookie (Carrier), or an underwhelming Gergensons. Moulson flat out doesn't belong on a top 3 line unless there is a mismatch & even then, it's not a great choice. And they're going to try to keep either O'Reilly or Larsson out against Ovechkin. That makes Reinhart's line #3. Foligno on the first line is a ###### disgrace Who the #### else is there left to try except Carrier? And what message does that send to Foligno if the rookie gets his shot there before Foligno gets his w/ the effort Foligno's been putting in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Because that's what they were running in the 3rd yesterday that seemed to work. I get not liking Foligno on the top line, but especially until O'Reilly can skate w/ his normal ease/intensity, there is something to be said for giving the guy that many here consider one of the hardest workers on that line rather than Moulson. But, if keeping Reinhart at C until Eichel comes back is a priority, there aren't a lot of other options: Kane (which everyone here hates on the 1st line), a rookie (Carrier), or an underwhelming Gergensons. Moulson flat out doesn't belong on a top 3 line unless there is a mismatch & even then, it's not a great choice. And they're going to try to keep either O'Reilly or Larsson out against Ovechkin. That makes Reinhart's line #3. Who the #### else is there left to try except Carrier? And what message does that send to Foligno if the rookie gets his shot there before Foligno gets his w/ the effort Foligno's been putting in? You covered every option, but I would go with Reinhart up there, to be honest. He won't be at centre, but I don't think that's a priority in DDB's eyes. We don't have any lines that are scoring, might as well load up with our most talented players on one line to see if we can generate something. O'Reilly, Reinhart and Okposo were together for a smidge earlier this season and looked pretty good to my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 You covered every option, but I would go with Reinhart up there, to be honest. He won't be at centre, but I don't think that's a priority in DDB's eyes. We don't have any lines that are scoring, might as well load up with our most talented players on one line to see if we can generate something. O'Reilly, Reinhart and Okposo were together for a smidge earlier this season and looked pretty good to my mind. Not that I claim to have a photographic memory of those couple of games, but I thought Reinhart looked pretty out of sorts playing LW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Not that I claim to have a photographic memory of those couple of games, but I thought Reinhart looked pretty out of sorts playing LW. Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I've thought Reinhart had been pretty good the past three or four games in the middle. He adjusts. I find myself wondering what he would do if the coach told him to spend the next month doing whatever he feels like while attacking, especially with Okposo on his flank. I've never thought Bylsma believed in him as an offensive catalyst. In Bylsma's world that is reserved only for the Malkins, Crosbys and Eichels. The rest are are all slaves to the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I've thought Reinhart had been pretty good the past three or four games in the middle. He adjusts. I find myself wondering what he would do if the coach told him to spend the next month doing whatever he feels like while attacking, especially with Okposo on his flank. I've never thought Bylsma believed in him as an offensive catalyst. In Bylsma's world that is reserved only for the Malkins, Crosbys and Eichels. The rest are are all slaves to the system. Bylsma is a slave to the lack of secondary scoring on this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Bylsma is a reason for the lack of secondary scoring on this team.fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Bylsma is the reason for no scoring on this team. Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I've thought Reinhart had been pretty good the past three or four games in the middle. He adjusts. I find myself wondering what he would do if the coach told him to spend the next month doing whatever he feels like while attacking, especially with Okposo on his flank. I've never thought Bylsma believed in him as an offensive catalyst. In Bylsma's world that is reserved only for the Malkins, Crosbys and Eichels. The rest are are all slaves to the system. To a point you made a bit ago: it is when Reinhart is doing what he did best in Junior that he's looking his most affective. He was a top notch distributing centre in junior and when he's put in a position where he's allowed to use his playmaking skills, his best attributes show. He's still young and adjusting, so he may need help generating at this point, but he's going to return the favour and create chances for guys like Okposo as well, even while they are opening up space for him, too. Bylsma is utilizing him in a net front role a lot, and it's admirable that's he's been able to do well there, do to his ability to adjust, like you said. But I don't think think many of us saw him as that stand in front and create screens guy when we first got him up here, and he might be better utilized in open space. If this can even be managed in Dan's system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 You covered every option, but I would go with Reinhart up there, to be honest. He won't be at centre, but I don't think that's a priority in DDB's eyes. We don't have any lines that are scoring, might as well load up with our most talented players on one line to see if we can generate something. O'Reilly, Reinhart and Okposo were together for a smidge earlier this season and looked pretty good to my mind. Reinhart seems significantly (IMHO) at his least effective on LW. It also seemed that when he was w/ Okposo & O'Reilly against the Caps he was at RW & Okposo was swapped to his off wing. Until Eichel is back, that is their best bet to have at least 1 line that can generate consistent chances at even strength. Never expected to see DB be willing to move the vet to his off wing. Good for him for trying it. Bad for us that it took until the 3rd period of the 21st game to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I would definitely like to see more of Okposo - O'Reilly - Reinhart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 I wouldn't mind seeing a Carrier-Eichel-Reinhart Line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 I wouldn't mind seeing a Carrier-Eichel-Reinhart Line Enjoy it while you can. The mockers at Sports Net have Carrier going to Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Enjoy it while you can. The mockers at Sports Net have Carrier going to Vegas. If he's playing with Eichel and Reinhart he probably would be protected over Ennis, Moulson and Girgensons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Enjoy it while you can. The mockers at Sports Net have Carrier going to Vegas. TSN Craig Button has Johan Larsson going. I highly doubt either is available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 TSN Craig Button has Johan Larsson going. I highly doubt either is available Yeah it doesn't make much sense. I'm not sure these national guys pay any attention to Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 They don't. Buffalo is so far from the spotlight that the national guys just don't even bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 I'd also factor in that doing a mock expansion draft before the trade deadline is an exercise in time wasting elevated almost to the point of performance art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Yeah it doesn't make much sense. I'm not sure these national guys pay any attention to Buffalo. The guys at TSN do actually, as they are very close to Buffalo being head quartered in the centre of the universe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 #Sabres working on power play. 1st unit: 15-23-21-90-55 2nd unit: 9-12-26-38-6 That first unit tho..... He's on the off wing as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 He's playing tomorrow folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 He's playing tomorrow folks Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 #Sabres working on power play. 1st unit: 15-23-21-90-55 2nd unit: 9-12-26-38-6 That first unit tho..... He's on the off wing as well He's playing tomorrow folks Hope everyone enjoyed seeing Moulson score PP goals to befuddle people into thinking he's useful, cuz that's coming to a crashing halt. JAAAAAAAAAACCCKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Lines. 26 90 21. 9 15 23. 82 22 12. 48 27 28 I'm going to leave this here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Lines. 26 90 21. 9 15 23. 82 22 12. 48 27 28 I'm going to leave this here My happiness with Jack being back is enough to offset the positions of Moulson and Kane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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