Huckleberry Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 A month ago I'd agree with the bolded but Samson has stepped it up in the middle and that trio was downright dangerous last night. I'd like to see what they can do together for a period of time. In fact I think Kane and Bailey make up for SR's shortcomings and I think his passing ability can open up some lanes for the speed boys. If Reino works out at C, Larry's Zemgus is a goner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Those lines are very interesting. ROR is centering the #3 line? It's hard to describe it as any more than that with Grant and Gio on his wings. Does DD see ROR as being the 3rd line (i.e., defensive shutdown) center once Eichel and Samson are ready for top 6 center duty? I'd like to see Carrier in place of DLo; we'll see how that plays out tomorrow. It is kinda interesting that DDB may be buying into the notion that the team will be better off with Eichel, Reino, ROR and Zemgus all playing center -- even if that means that one of ROR and Reino is not in the "top 6." I kinda think Carrier is probably resting and will be in over D-Lo or Grant when the puck drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Larry is the perfect 4th line center, and Gus needs to fill out crap wings where he's better anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Larry is the perfect 4th line center, and Gus needs to fill out crap wings where he's better anyways Not sure we have enough good play by Zemgus at any position to say definitively that he's better at one vs the other. I do think that with Larsson out, Zemgus has maybe his last and best chance to prove himself in Buffalo as a good contributor at forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 ROR and Reinhart need to switch Here we are in another thread talking about going with the hot hand in goal. The Kane-Reinhart-Bailey line generated 2 of the Sabres' 3 even-strength goals against NY. I don't think they should be broken up just yet. It is kinda interesting that DDB may be buying into the notion that the team will be better off with Eichel, Reino, ROR and Zemgus all playing center -- even if that means that one of ROR and Reino is not in the "top 6." ...or maybe he's trying to construct 3 "top" lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Paul Hamilton ✔@pham1717 There is going to be a call today between 90, his Dr, Murray and coach to see if he can play tomorrow. 90 Said he feels no problems at al... ROR, how?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I guess I'll put this here. Eich getting some play internationally ... http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/jack-eichel-saviour-1.3921472 I like Mike Brophy. He's a good writer and knows his hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Paul Hamilton ✔@pham1717 There is going to be a call today between 90, his Dr, Murray and coach to see if he can play tomorrow. 90 Said he feels no problems at al... ROR, how?? He's an absolute monster. Also, I hate when tweets refer to players by numbers, it makes them sound like robots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 ROR, how?? Arthroscopic surgery. In the old days a doctor would cut through muscles when doing an appendectomy. This resulted in a multi-day hospital stay and a convalescence of weeks/months. I had mine out in 4th grade back in the '70s. The surgery was in February and I wasn't allowed to participate in gym class for the rest of the year. But with arthroscopic surgery, it's a very small incision and very few muscle fibers are cut; rather, the scope goes between muscle fibers with minimal disruption of the muscle, leading to much quicker recovery times. I had a hernia fixed more recently, about 10 years ago. They scoped it and I was on my feet that afternoon, and back at work in three weeks. I was ready after two, but the old company tables said a hernia repair required 6 weeks off from work.... so we compromised. I'm sure techniques are even less disruptive now, and that ROR probably had a sports surgeon do the appendectomy. It seems like he's back a little soon, but if they're confident that the muscles suffered no significant damage, there's no reason he shouldn't be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Arthroscopic surgery. In the old days a doctor would cut through muscles when doing an appendectomy. This resulted in a multi-day hospital stay and a convalescence of weeks/months. I had mine out in 4th grade back in the '70s. The surgery was in February and I wasn't allowed to participate in gym class for the rest of the year. But with arthroscopic surgery, it's a very small incision and very few muscle fibers are cut; rather, the scope goes between muscle fibers with minimal disruption of the muscle, leading to much quicker recovery times. I had a hernia fixed more recently, about 10 years ago. They scoped it and I was on my feet that afternoon, and back at work in three weeks. I was ready after two, but the old company tables said a hernia repair required 6 weeks off from work.... so we compromised. I'm sure techniques are even less disruptive now, and that ROR probably had a sports surgeon do the appendectomy. It seems like he's back a little soon, but if they're confident that the muscles suffered no significant damage, there's no reason he shouldn't be fine. Yeah, I know what you mean. A couple other friends of mine also had it out the old way, and we weren't allowed to play outside for a looooong time (their family babysat me when I was little haha) he's a full participant in practice, like, a week after he had the surgery, it's just crazy how he can hug the earliest of the early projections for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Conditioning plays a huge role too. A little different, but I've heard several stories of fellow cyclists who've had heart problems, even heart attacks, only to have their cardiologist tell them that they can recover fairly quickly and fully because their heart was so well conditioned prior to the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassValleyGreg Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Since drafting Sam and signing ROR, the hope of many was to see ROR shift to wing and have our back-to-back top 5 picks become an elite one-two punch down the middle. ROR's dominance in the circle makes this difficult to do right now (not to mention Sam being far from an elite #2), but the change may benefit the team under the current roster. Proposed lineup: Okposo - Eichel - Foligno Kane - Reinhart - ROR Gionta - Girgensons - Bailey Mouls - Grant - Des/Carrier Keep the first line going. They've shown some growth in the last few games (particularly on neutral D, Jack's stick is a big time disruptor here). Put ROR on the wing with Sam where he could still take draws often. Girgs been playing well of late, and a change to center is what seemed to have been the spark. He'd be a solid #3, although he wouldn't have much protection in the circle here (maybe shift Kane with Gionta?). Injuries have been the one consistent theme of the season, and one of the few strengths of our depleted roster is depth at center. If ROR is willing to make the move to wing and he maintains his play, then I think the experiment may pay off. *Not necessarily advocating this, just more of a thought experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Arthroscopic surgery. In the old days a doctor would cut through muscles when doing an appendectomy. This resulted in a multi-day hospital stay and a convalescence of weeks/months. I had mine out in 4th grade back in the '70s. The surgery was in February and I wasn't allowed to participate in gym class for the rest of the year. But with arthroscopic surgery, it's a very small incision and very few muscle fibers are cut; rather, the scope goes between muscle fibers with minimal disruption of the muscle, leading to much quicker recovery times. I had a hernia fixed more recently, about 10 years ago. They scoped it and I was on my feet that afternoon, and back at work in three weeks. I was ready after two, but the old company tables said a hernia repair required 6 weeks off from work.... so we compromised. I'm sure techniques are even less disruptive now, and that ROR probably had a sports surgeon do the appendectomy. It seems like he's back a little soon, but if they're confident that the muscles suffered no significant damage, there's no reason he shouldn't be fine. Unless it bursts during the surgery like mine did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Unless it bursts during the surgery like mine did. Really, that sucked... risk of infection is great... Poop in your innards is not a good thing... probably should move this over to the Cliff Pu thread though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) I like having the three stud centers and then bringing them together for power play. Gives us three dangerous lines Edited January 8, 2017 by bob_sauve28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 This is awesome. Okposo's Daughter B Day and she likes ponies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Unless it bursts during the surgery like mine did. Yep. My grandfather died of a ruptured appendix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Brawndo, where's your avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 This is awesome. Okposo's Daughter B Day and she likes ponies Dude, what happened to your avatar? That is awesome. These two (Samson and Eich) remind me of Perreault and Martin, except they are not French Canadiens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Brawndo, where's your avatar? Dude, what happened to your avatar? That is awesome. These two (Samson and Eich) remind me of Perreault and Martin, except they are not French Canadiens. Just changed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Looks like its make or break time for Zemgus.i'd say its make so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 It's almost like if Bylsma puts Zemgus in a position to succeed that Zemgus can... gasp... succeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Glad you're back, Qwk. Speaking of guys on the outs who have gotten another chance -- Ennis is skating again. I think he can turn the corner and become a productive player if he's finally healthy. His speed, if he still has it, is his money maker. Without it, he's JAG and probably won't get another NHL contract. But if he's regained it, I think he can be a good top-6 forward. I wouldn't mind seeing him with ROR and Zemgus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I think Ennis is the classic case of Derek Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 #Sabres lines today: 82-15-23/ 9-28-12/ 48-90-21/ 44-27-26. With 63 and 56 working in. Just when there was a small glimmer of hope for Dreary Dan... D Lo and Grant have spots over Bailey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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