WildCard Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 So all the assistants have officially been dismissed... Terry Murray, Bob Woods, and Tom Ward. As they should be after that locker room turmoil. Scorch the earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 There will be grumbling when our PP drops to the middle of the pack. I'm just sayin'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 While I'm sure our peeper has a good shot of falling out of the number 1 slot, I can't imagine it getting worse based on coaching, mainly because I can't imagine their entries possibly getting worse with an extra guy on the ice. It'll still be top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 There will be grumbling when our PP drops to the middle of the pack. I'm just sayin'.... A couple more 5v5 goals will have me forgetting all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) I would argue our PP was going to normalize a bit even without a coaching change. 27% isn't something I'd expect year over year. Edited June 20, 2017 by TrueBlueGED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 There will be grumbling when our PP drops to the middle of the pack. I'm just sayin'.... I've always been a proponent that the PP success is based on the high end talent you have. You either have guys that can enter the zone and put away the puck or you don't. The Sabres PP will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 And for the record, I agree with all four above posts. My point still stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Surprised nobody has mentioned the fact that Bogo, Gorges, Franson, or Kulikov will no longer be out there. Instead it will be actual puck moving defensemen in Beaulieu and Antipin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) And for the record, I agree with all four above posts. My point still stands. I wouldn't mind if they tried to change things up to give us two solid units instead of one overpowered one, even if the results were a tad bit worse at first. Let Eichel, ROR, and Risto stay on unit one (and make ROR take a few more of those one timers...) and bring Sam and Kyle to unit 2, Sam can operate from the half wall, Okie his normal spot, and give Beaulieu the point spot with Antipin doing his wacky top-of-the-slot thing. Edited June 20, 2017 by Randall Flagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I wouldn't mind if they tried to change things up to give us two solid units instead of one overpowered one, even if the results were a tad bit worse at first. Let Eichel, ROR, and Risto stay on unit one (and make ROR take a few more of those one timers...) and bring Sam and Kyle to unit 2, Sam can operate from the half wall, Okie his normal spot, and give Beaulieu the point spot with Antipin doing his wacky top-of-the-slot thing. I am usually of the "if it ain't broke" team, but I like this. Moulson can easily slide into Sam's role on line one. Not sure who takes Okposo's slot though, or who is on unit two. Kane and Ennis are the obvious candidates for two slots. Of course we also aren't sure who will be around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I am usually of the "if it ain't broke" team, but I like this. Moulson can easily slide into Sam's role on line one. Not sure who takes Okposo's slot though, or who is on unit two. Kane and Ennis are the obvious candidates for two slots. Of course we also aren't sure who will be around. Yep. And I'll point out that while early Kane on the power play was a bad idea, he scored 3 or more goals there at the tail end of the season at clutch times to help keep Jack's point streak/chase for point per game alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) It is most likely true that topping the 24.5% of scoring while on the power play will not happen, but having more opportunities resulting in more power play goals is very obtainable. See the Penguins. I also think under Blysma our top players where only allowed to use their skill set to the fullest on the man advantage, it's when they got to *do their thing*. I hope that does not change under new coaching, and their emphasis is on zone entries. Edited June 20, 2017 by Woods-Racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) All five on the attack! http://streamable.com/9qtek PS: Ted Darling, too. Edited June 20, 2017 by Eleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 A preliminary look at the difference between DD and Housley's Systems. http://www.between-cuts.com/single-post/2017/07/20/Blue-line-past-Blue-line-future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 A preliminary look at the difference between DD and Housley's Systems. http://www.between-cuts.com/single-post/2017/07/20/Blue-line-past-Blue-line-future More evidence that Dan Bylsma is a garbage coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 A preliminary look at the difference between DD and Housley's Systems. http://www.between-cuts.com/single-post/2017/07/20/Blue-line-past-Blue-line-future Quote: "On average an NHL team is twice as likely to generate a shot attempt with a carry-in vs. a dump in, so allowing a team to freely enter the zone instantly lowers your odds of preventing a shot attempt against." This is making me so angry at Disco all over again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 A preliminary look at the difference between DD and Housley's Systems. http://www.between-cuts.com/single-post/2017/07/20/Blue-line-past-Blue-line-future Pretty interesting piece with good analysis. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Was that the game where Jack sniped the OT winner after an end to end rush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Was that the game where Jack sniped the OT winner after an end to end rush? Could very well be; in Nashville so it's either that one or 2015-2016 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 You are correct. Last season would be the Nashville goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Anyone know if Dr. Phil is in town yet? Lot of film to watch. But I guess one could do that anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Anyone know if Dr. Phil is in town yet? Lot of film to watch. But I guess one could do that anywhere. He's been in town since he was hired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thanks. Thought I read that he was going to Minnesota with the Missus or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinFL Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Maybe it's because it's been quiet, or maybe 'because Buffalo', but lately I feel like this might become a let down. Housley has no NHL HC experience and I've felt like he would be the D whisperer. There's no guarantee that he's going to improve the forwards or the defense. Remember that he was just an assistant and could have been in the right system with the right talent and that next year can be a total dumpster fire as well. I wanna believe and I've been excited all summer, but this nagging doubt is really creeping in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Maybe it's because it's been quiet, or maybe 'because Buffalo', but lately I feel like this might become a let down. Housley has no NHL HC experience and I've felt like he would be the D whisperer. There's no guarantee that he's going to improve the forwards or the defense. Remember that he was just an assistant and could have been in the right system with the right talent and that next year can be a total dumpster fire as well. I wanna believe and I've been excited all summer, but this nagging doubt is really creeping in. I think I would be more worried if Botterill hadn't done a search and seemed like an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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