WildCard Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Did Scrivens really say that? Indeed he did. Said he would have fought him for his teammates, but he said Lehner is a big boy and a bit of a pyscho, so he got lucky nothing happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 I like that Lehner is crazy. I liked Kane's penalties too. This team has been dying for some attitude for a long time. They can keep doing what they're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Unfortunate loss. I agree with someone who posted above. The Sabres were the better team, more quality scoring chances, more shots, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if Therrien's game plan was to use chippy play to get in the Sabres heads. It's unfortunate the DD couldn't get them calmed down and thinking straight. The quantity of penalties and game misconduct calls was ridiculous. One thing that drives me nuts is when DD puts the 4th line out for an offensive zone faceoff. What is he trying to accomplish? The 2nd unit for the PP is god awful too. I really like the Larsson line. Gionta launching himself into Emelin was awesome. Gionta is much more effective in his 3rd line role. The Foligno goal was a thing of beauty. He seems to have really blossomed this year. Props to Legwand for patiently setting him up. Kane is becoming much more of a distributor. He had a couple really nice passes that lead to good scoring opportunities. I like his game but needs to clean up some of the dumb penalties. Finally, we need Jack to think like Bogo. Holy Christ, Bogo had to have 10+ shots on goal last night. Shoot it Jack... You've got the best shot on the team!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) I notice that Kane, Eichel and Reinhart scored zero points tonight. Zilch. Zip. And they'd been on a red hot streak. Bylsma and his line changes.... Is this character really the Coach of Coaches for the Sabres? Our "Coach of The Next Chapter"? Is he to the Sabres what Quenneville was/is to the Blackhawks when he was hired in 2007? Or is he the new Ted Nolan? Edited March 17, 2016 by Jsixspd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Also, Rob Ray talking about Bogo's shaft and Jack's "hard and heavy" shot was very PG-13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 I said it last night but I will repeat it. Eichel on the wall is awful. He just uses his stick 90% of the time to win the battle and he loses a lot of them. I hope this gets heavily worked on in the offseason. Well Lehner being a crazy person is amusing, I am still on the Ullmark train to win town. ROR looked pretty good in his first game back. Glad he is healing. I want more or better from Ristolainen. He vanished at times and that was very frustrating for what we hope is our future #1 defender. I think this is a great teachable moment for this team and I like how they stand up for one another. I am disappointed they lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterDays06 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 2 things. I want Lehner to be a psycho, when is the last time this team had a goalie who could get pissed and back it up? I think he gets more motivated and aggressive in a good way when he gets pissed at the opponent. and wtf Bylsma? leave the lines alone, if anyone is a psycho its bylsma with his line changes every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yeah I'm officially quite sour on Bylsma, he doesn't have much emotion behind the bench, his player usage is awful and I'm not sure his system is what this team needs.... But I doubt he's going anywhere so I'll put that to rest for now. Unfortunately I missed most of the game, caught it at 2-2 with 6 left in the third. Was hoping we could cash in on that dirty elbow. It looked like a lot of red in the crowd, hate losing to the Habs, must have been insufferable leaving the arena last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 One of Eichel's strengths is not the wall. Lehner is pure entertainment but he's not consistent in goal. No real blame because he played a very good game overall but that last goal was ROR's fault not necessarily Bogosians. Risto and Samson disappeared at times. Girgensons needs to lighten up on the stick, he just plain flubbed the chances he had last night. The team definitely had their moments but it is still a young and immature team. The Habs got in their heads and instead of playing thru for the win, they went and committed some stupid penalties and paid the price for it. Never should have lost that game. Foligno is really starting to grow on me. He's been nothing short of a beast lately. Really playing well. Short handed goal was really really nice. ROR and Kane need another winger on their line. I'm trying to remember a better forechecker on this team then Kane, no-one in particular is coming to me. That was a nice piece on R.Ray. I hated those jerseys but my sister bought me as a present 1 of his back in the day. Not sure what the heck I did with it but its no longer in the closet. This offseason should be interesting because I think all this team needs is a top 6 forward and a 1st pairing D and we'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Lehner is the antithesis of Miller. That's a very good thing in my mind. Great game. They have been playing lately like I imagined they would back in October. The better team, but losing with their youthful enthusiasm on full display. It's great to watch the learning curve happen week in and week out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 I like that Lehner is crazy. I liked Kane's penalties too. This team has been dying for some attitude for a long time. They can keep doing what they're doing. Don't get used to it. Dan doesn't like it, nor should he. I have a feeling coach's comments after the game will not sit well with the hard-working, blue collar, lunch bucket full of baloney sammiches WNY crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Don't get used to it. Dan doesn't like it, nor should he. I have a feeling coach's comments after the game will not sit well with the hard-working, blue collar, lunch bucket full of baloney sammiches WNY crowd. Just ask yourself..... What would Lindy say after a game like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Just ask yourself..... What would Lindy say after a game like that? Interesting. Lindy probably could go either way depending on how his mustache twitched. Remember this is the guy who once said hits are not important in a game unless you end up with possession of the puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Lehner needs to learn to keep his cool. I mean it. This was a 2-1 win without him losing his temper. I do not want him to lose his cool. Or to flip his lid. From GR this AM . @martybiron43 with more on Lehner: "Guys are more likely to hit the goalie if they know he will react" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 2 things. I want Lehner to be a psycho, when is the last time this team had a goalie who could get pissed and back it up? I think he gets more motivated and aggressive in a good way when he gets pissed at the opponent. No, he doesn't. He gets distracted. Who cares about whether a goalie can "back it up"? Really? From GR this AM . @martybiron43 with more on Lehner: "Guys are more likely to hit the goalie if they know he will react" Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 From GR this AM . @martybiron43 with more on Lehner: "Guys are more likely to hit the goalie if they know he will react" So where does the bell shaped curve start downward after a swift blocker glove to the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 So where does the bell shaped curve start downward after a swift blocker glove to the grill. Right. How many guys are going to hit a goalie who actually hurts people? There's getting Ryan Miller shook up, and then there's lighting the fuse on a nutjob like Lehner. Two very different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 The best goalie of this generation (Lundqvist) gets all kinds of pissy when players run into him and when he takes issue with refs for one reason or another. I'm fine with Lehner doing it unless it adversely affects his game, and I just don't think we know one way or the other yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Right. How many guys are going to hit a goalie who actually hurts people? There's getting Ryan Miller shook up, and then there's lighting the fuse on a nutjob like Lehner. Two very different things. A professional goalie just said that they're more likely to hit Lehner. What more do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yeah. It's all feel-good to have the big boy psycho goalie who wants to throw down. All the Lulz and bar room high fives. But from the standpoint of winning hockey games, it's a net (ha!) negative if the word is out that your goalie has a quick temper and is keen to mix it up. It just invites more trouble than such trouble and response are worth. Right. How many guys are going to hit a goalie who actually hurts people? There's getting Ryan Miller shook up, and then there's lighting the fuse on a nutjob like Lehner. Two very different things. Every NHL team has several players rostered to it who will not give a rat's ass that Lehner's going to go ape on them if the bump, jostle, run him. In fact, the likelihood that he will lose his cool will only encourage those players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 So where does the bell shaped curve start downward after a swift blocker glove to the grill. Then your Rob Ray, Deslauriers types start purposely taking shots to draw a reaction penalty on him. You want Lehner to be tough but smart, not stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 A professional goalie just said that they're more likely to hit Lehner. What more do you need? More than one saying it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 More than one saying it? Tell you what. Find one with an opposing view, and I'll listen. Until then, I'll stick with the guy who actually played the position in the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Tell you what. Find one with an opposing view, and I'll listen. Until then, I'll stick with the guy who actually played the position in the NHL. ...does manually controlling the goalie in NHL 94 count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Nhl 96 to 98 count, 94 to 95 do not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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