Randall Flagg Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) There's not much of this year's Sabres roster on the ice right now, but this group has the same offensive zone problems that plagued us last year. They cannot create or manage ice in the offensive zone against a quicker, more talented roster. Not super worried that it's a sign of things to come simply because of what the roster is tonight, but also would't be surprised to see our team struggle in the same way again this season, given our roster "surgery" or lack thereof Edited September 17, 2019 by Randall Flagg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: It's not this year's Sabres on the ice tonight, but this group has the same offensive zone problems that plagued us last year. They cannot create or manage ice in the offensive zone against a quicker, more talented roster. Not super worried that it's a sign of things to come simply because of what the roster is tonight, but also would't be surprised to see our team struggle in the same way again this season, given our roster "surgery" or lack thereof They (the AHL guys) were coached in Housley's "system" last year, weren't they? Edited September 17, 2019 by Eleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Randall Flagg said: It's not this year's Sabres on the ice tonight, but this group has the same offensive zone problems that plagued us last year. They cannot create or manage ice in the offensive zone against a quicker, more talented roster. Not super worried that it's a sign of things to come simply because of what the roster is tonight, but also would't be surprised to see our team struggle in the same way again this season, given our roster "surgery" or lack thereof I can't help but think that not having Sobotka and Okposo out there would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 meh, im blacked out tonight. i hope i get to see some preseason games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 The roster-whisperer hasn't done his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, dudacek said: Not seeing the jump in Casey’s stride I was hoping for. Okposo looks even slower. Is Casey Mittelstadt a fast skater? Actually asking. I don't see it 2 minutes ago, miles said: meh, im blacked out tonight. i hope i get to see some preseason games Try Reddit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Eleven said: They (the AHL guys) were coached in Housley's "system" last year, weren't they? Supposedly. But the Amerks were good, largely due to a core of AHL vets: guys who were aren't looking to have on the Sabres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, ... said: The roster-whisperer hasn't done his job. It has only just begun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, darksabre said: It has only just begun. Just like Chubbs Peterson sang to Happy Gilmore.... https://youtu.be/6oly3TMCdfQ Edited September 18, 2019 by matter2003 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Looks like PP1 is Dea-Mitts-Olofsson-Reinhart-Bryson? PP2 Smith-Olson-Okposo-Fitzgerald-Montour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 This is some awful hockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Sabres dodges a penalty there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, bob_sauve28 said: This is some awful hockey It's questionable whether it even is hockey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Mittlestadt is being given the chance to show that he is a 2C. I don't think he's up to the task. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Bemstrom for Columbus is pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Rob Ray “I have no idea how to say his name” ? 1 minute ago, Weave said: Mittlestadt is being given the chance to show that he is a 2C. I don't think he's up to the task. Perhaps he’s not. Good thing it may take several looks this season before deciding for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, darksabre said: Looks like PP1 is Dea-Mitts-Olofsson-Reinhart-Bryson? PP2 Smith-Olson-Okposo-Fitzgerald-Montour? That’s where I put my money for line 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Weave said: Mittlestadt is being given the chance to show that he is a 2C. I don't think he's up to the task. You will get a good seat on this bus. Good for you. It's going to fill up fast. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 How many of these guys will be on the Sabres opening night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Weave said: Mittlestadt is being given the chance to show that he is a 2C. I don't think he's up to the task. How Botterill has watched this roster play hockey since Berglund left and not thought to upgrade the centre ice position has me flabbergasted. How is this not such a large concern that it had to be addressed? They can't seriously be committed to a winning hockey season with the way the top 6 looks. Is the plan to play Reinhart with him all year to lower Sam's next contract? Edited September 18, 2019 by Thorny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Thorny said: How Botterill has watched this roster play hockey since Berglund left and not thought to upgrade the centre ice position has me flabbergasted. How is this not such a large concern that it had to be addressed? They can't seriously be committed to a winning hockey season with the way the top 6 looks. Nothing says he hasn't tried. The price may just be ridiculous. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Thorny said: How Botterill has watched this roster play hockey since Berglund left and not thought to upgrade the centre ice position has me flabbergasted. How is this not such a large concern that it had to be addressed? They can't seriously be committed to a winning hockey season with the way the top 6 looks. Maybe because centers don't just grow on trees. This isn't EA Sports...you cant just offer a team 3 garbage players for a 2C and they take it...too many people think EA Sports AI is realistic when in all actuality as someone who designs AI, i can tell you its pathetic. Edited September 18, 2019 by matter2003 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, Thorny said: How Botterill has watched this roster play hockey since Berglund left and not thought to upgrade the centre ice position has me flabbergasted. How is this not such a large concern that it had to be addressed? They can't seriously be committed to a winning hockey season with the way the top 6 looks. I highly doubt he hasn’t “thought about it”. He has time still to try to grab someone before I write off this season as “a waste”. Just my O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Radar said: How many of these guys will be on the Sabres opening night? At least 6 (7 if including Okposo) & possibly up to 10 counting guys in the press box. (Mittelstadt, Reinhart, Olofsson, Okposo, Montour, McCabe, Ullmark) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: Nothing says he hasn't tried. The price may just be ridiculous. 1 minute ago, matter2003 said: Maybe because centers don't just grow on trees. This isn't EA Sports...you cant just offer a team 3 garbage players for a 2C and they take it... 1 minute ago, Zamboni said: I highly doubt he hasn’t “thought about it”. He has time still to try to grab someone before I write off this season as “a waste”. Just my O. ? Guys, he traded ROR and created that hole over a year ago. Piss away two seasons on the count of "price too high" for a 2C? Good grief. Edited September 18, 2019 by Thorny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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