Taro T Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Very fun game to be at tonight. There's a reason the Pens are defending champs. Just amazing how much talent they have. But, courtesy of Nilsson the Sabres snuck one out. Sabres would pick it up for up to ~3 minutes at a pop, but Pittsburgh just kept coming back. Impressed w/ the effort from the D & especially from Foligno. The play he drew the penalty in the neutral zone in the 2nd, he saved an almost certain goal. He intercepted a pass directed to a Crosby that was breaking towards the blue line & would have been flying in on a break away. Was disappointed in Reinhart, but DB seemed to be double shifting him some, so the coach wasn't disappointed in him it would appear. & in fairness, drawing Malkin in your ~5th game at C is NOT an easy assignment. Was worried Moulson had broken his hand. He flew down to dressing room & was holding the hand gingerly after taking that hard hit near the blue line early in the 2nd. And it is very obvious watching him live that the ribs are still bothering Kane severely. Zero hits & maybe 2 wrist shots. It's noticeable on TV, but much moreso in the rink. Agree w/ those that believe Nilsson has earned the role of #1. He's been playing great. Now go out & beat the Johnny-less Flames on Monday. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 hah, eleven was close but we one and I'm drunk :D Didn't watch the game , but its 07.00 am, lets say I had a frakking awesome night, checked on the score at 03:00 am this is GOLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Drunk @ 7AM............. Good times, good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Drunk @ 7AM............. Good times, good times. Oh yeah, nothing could kill me last night, at one point I started drinking vodka sprite just to feel like I could get drunk :D I sometimes have an alcohol problem, in that I can drink so much without falling over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 You're not that far off. Except it's a shared bed. Dutch ovens - poor gal. Oh, you're the sick one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Why do the Dutch have such stinky ovens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 holy crap we won! ... oh in a shootout and we still only scored 1 real goal... sigh, carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Does anyone still think that Lehner is our #1. I am going to watch the highlights again, but what a great game. Looks like the kids and Fedun want to make a name for themselves in Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Does anyone still think that Lehner is our #1. I'll bet disco Dan and GMTM do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I'll bet disco Dan and GMTM do Yeah, yeah, but that does not make it so. Murray does for sure and Dan is just a yes man, at least in this regard. Lehner is our #1, IMO, but for how long, I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Yeah, yeah, but that does not make it so. Me and Picard think if the head coach and GMTM think a certain things about a certain player, then it is so. :flirt: Edited November 20, 2016 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 LOL. That green man has been really working hard for his money tonight. Someone needs to eject him from the crowd. He's just annoying. He's standing up and making a human wall during play! Someone dump a beer on him. Do not waste a beer. EVER. Dump your nachos on him of you must, what you suggest is alchol abuse and is not acceptable. 2 minutes and a game misconduct for you. See! Nilsson is a solid backup He is. But didn't you also make him the starter? I do not believe Nilsson is a starter. I would however make sure he plays every fourth game or so and if the pattern continues make it every three games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Carrier only got 5:50 of ice time last night, strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I know it's only two times, but the Sabres look like a completely different team in OT now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 I know it's only two times, but the Sabres look like a completely different team in OT nowNow if only Dan could get them to play aggressively at even strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Carrier only got 5:50 of ice time last night, strange. Made the most of though, eh? He and Schneider didn't have much ice time. Grant only had as much as he did because he plays special teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Oh yeah, nothing could kill me last night, at one point I started drinking vodka sprite just to feel like I could get drunk :D I sometimes have an alcohol problem, in that I can drink so much without falling over. Weebles wobble but they don't fall down? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Does anyone still think that Lehner is our #1. I am going to watch the highlights again, but what a great game. Looks like the kids and Fedun want to make a name for themselves in Buffalo. GMTM wanted Zatkoff over Nilsson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 GMTM wanted Zatkoff over Nilsson. And no other GM wanted Nilsson. What's your point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Looks like the kids and Fedun want to make a name for themselves in Buffalo. I think the thing is this: The kids are alright.... for a few games. They can hustle and provide energy because they are trying to make a name for themselves. But I think after several games the grind of the NHL starts to get to them. We've seen several of the young guys come up and look really good, maybe even contribute to the bottom line, but over the long haul, only Grant seems to be able to sustain it, but also note that he's only putting in 4th line minutes (even with the special teams play, about 11.5 minutes per game). The rest seems to drop off after the adrenaline of making the big team wears off. In a normal season (injury-wise), you can expect to see players called up for a few games here or there. The Sabres so far this year are having to call up more players for longer stints than is ideal. All is not lost though. Even if the young guys are getting worn down a bit by the NHL pace, they're learning what the NHL is about and it will help them understand the work ethic needed to be a player in this league. I'm trying to think of the tough times now as an investment in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 GMTM wanted Zatkoff over Nilsson. Zatkoff was an UFA, Nilsson required an asset to be traded to obtain, of course his first choice was the UFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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