Cityo'Rasmii Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Good vibes for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, darksabre said: Girgensons seemed irrelevant. He has been for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Well I for one could get use to watching decent competitive hockey. ok, ok i know it's the preseason but i don't care. Competent Sabre's Hockey is just something I have not seen enough of for the last few years. I'm Greedy, gimme more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, darksabre said: Girgensons seemed irrelevant. I don't know about that, he was the Penguins' punching bag. Someone has to be a magnet for that stuff. I did not like them sitting back at the end, there. They should NEVER sit back. That's one thing that will bug me if I see them sitting back, ever. Always attack...be THAT team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Marty just mentioned Mike Komisarek coaching Sabres players and I'll be damned, that's a thing. When did Komi join the organization? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, darksabre said: Marty just mentioned Mike Komisarek coaching Sabres players and I'll be damned, that's a thing. When did Komi join the organization? He replaced Hajt as D coach, they liked Hajt enough to keep him around in some other function though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, darksabre said: Girgensons seemed irrelevant. Good? It means the tide has risen above his level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyhound Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, ... said: I don't know about that, he was the Penguins' punching bag. Someone has to be a magnet for that stuff. I did not like them sitting back at the end, there. They should NEVER sit back. That's one thing that will bug me if I see them sitting back, ever. Always attack...be THAT team. Vegas was pedal to the metal throughout the year. It didn't matter if they were up 4 goals in the last 5 minutes, they were looking to get five and six all the way to the final buzzer. Team speed and a relentless effort night in and night out. I would like to see the Sabres make that their identity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, ... said: I don't know about that, he was the Penguins' punching bag. Someone has to be a magnet for that stuff. I did not like them sitting back at the end, there. They should NEVER sit back. That's one thing that will bug me if I see them sitting back, ever. Always attack...be THAT team. YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 How did Okposo look? Only got to see the 1st period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, WildCard said: How did Okposo look? Only got to see the 1st period I have to say I'm not a fan. He really didn't stand out to me like Risto or Hutton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I will say one thing - I don't think Mittelstadt should be a lock, even though I think he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I missed the third but I was very pleased with how organized the Sabres looked, especially in clearing their own zone and getting through the neutral zone. Several passes completed in a row- something we haven't seen from the Sabres in years. I also liked the way they cycled in the offensive zone, with defensemen coming down low and the forwards covering the points more or less seamlessly, then cycling back. Once they got that rotation going it seemed like they better controlled the puck in the offensive zone. Oh, and they beat Shitzburgh, always a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, WildCard said: How did Okposo look? Only got to see the 1st period Close your eyes and picture Okposo - not on a bad night, not on a great night, just how you remember Okposo That's exactly what he looked like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, WildCard said: How did Okposo look? Only got to see the 1st period Kinda the same? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, Randall Flagg said: I will say one thing - I don't think Mittelstadt should be a lock, even though I think he is. To make the NHL roster? Yeah, you may be right. His ceiling is sky high, but perhaps a quarter to a half season in the AHL might get him better acclimated to the pro game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Randall Flagg said: I will say one thing - I don't think Mittelstadt should be a lock, even though I think he is. I think he's just too talented to stuff down in the A. Might as well let him grow here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: I will say one thing - I don't think Mittelstadt should be a lock, even though I think he is. I agree. I think if he's on the big club, which almost certainly will happen, he is going to NEED to be sheltered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, WildCard said: How did Okposo look? Only got to see the 1st period Okposo should’ve been far more relevant in a game against a B squad. He was an albatross on the PP, and was just ineffective in relation to how he should’ve performed. I’m really pulling for him. He can be a difference maker, if he can get his game together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, hockeyhound said: Vegas was pedal to the metal throughout the year. It didn't matter if they were up 4 goals in the last 5 minutes, they were looking to get five and six all the way to the final buzzer. Team speed and a relentless effort night in and night out. I would like to see the Sabres make that their identity. Yeah Vegas was unbelievable. Never have seen a team turn over so many pucks in the neutral zone as they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: Close your eyes and picture Okposo - not on a bad night, not on a great night, just how you remember Okposo That's exactly what he looked like On the other hand, I thought Pommers looked pretty good. He's playing the system, feeding his teammates, looking for the dangerous areas. I think he might have a resurgence this year. If we don't expect the Pomminstein of old, but just a smart, contributing veteran, we won't be disappointed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Andrew Amerk said: Okposo should’ve been far more relevant in a game against a B squad. He was an albatross on the PP, and was just ineffective in relation to how he should’ve performed. I’m really pulling for him. He can be a difference maker, if he can get his game together. I think we've got quite a large sample size to indicate that this is just what Kyle is now. And people will be a lot less angry if we play him like he is, and not like he was. He has a place, and it's not as a go-to top-six guy. 1 minute ago, Doohickie said: On the other hand, I thought Pommers looked pretty good. He's playing the system, feeding his teammates, looking for the dangerous areas. I think he might have a resurgence this year. If we don't expect the Pomminstein of old, but just a smart, contributing veteran, we won't be disappointed. Same thing with what I said with Kyle - if he's really gotten quicker/rejuvenated, as long as he's where he should be, then by all means let's see how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Randall Flagg said: I think we've got quite a large sample size to indicate that this is just what Kyle is now. And people will be a lot less angry if we play him like he is, and not like he was. He has a place, and it's not as a go-to top-six guy. I don’t think he has a place other than a top 6 guy. Last thing we need right now is another Moulson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I see Pommers as a 3/4 line guy now, who can jump up to the top 6 to change things up or backfill an injury in game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I'm willing to say this about our aging veterans: If the kids can carry the team and we're winning, I don't care of Okie and Pommers aren't putting up the points. So far, this team plays more like a team than any Sabres team since the tank. As long as they aren't a liability, I'm fine with taking what we can get out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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