Brawndo Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) Edited January 27, 2020 by Brawndo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Ugh. Put skinner with Jack, *****. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mustache of God said: Ugh. Put skinner with Jack, *****. Don't we want secondary scoring? Just because Skinner and Johansson were in massive slupms before the injuries, doesn't mean it's not the right thing to do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Buff Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Well the lineup for sure looks better with Skinner on it... just not as good as I would've hoped. Still its great news that he's healthy & back with the team. We desperately need him to come back rejuvenated & light it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Interesting. Looks like Eichel's line will play the Otters' top line and Krueger isn't concerned about any of their other lines as for 1 of the very few games this year there will be no "checking" line. Wonder whether it's Rodrigues, McCabe, or Miller joining Bogosian in the press box? Will go w/ the old reliable and guess Miller. (2nd guess is E-Rod.) Guess that the Lazar libe could be considered checking but IMHO that's more of a 2 way line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, inkman said: Don't we want secondary scoring? Just because Skinner and Johansson were in massive slupms before the injuries, doesn't mean it's not the right thing to do. We've been wanting secondary scoring for a decade. Girgensons doesn't belong on a line with Jack. Stick Jeff there to get some confidence back until Olofsson returns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Per Krueger Skinner a go tomorrow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Wow, RK really changing up the lines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 ... So we would rather put Zemgus Girgensons with Eichel then put the best goal scorer on the team there. Seems legit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Wait, you mean there's hockey? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, ... said: Wait, you mean there's hockey? Not sure I'd go so far to call it that. There's something, that's confirmed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: ... So we would rather put Zemgus Girgensons with Eichel then put the best goal scorer on the team there. Seems legit. "We?" Based on the comments through various threads, no. But, in the absence of Olofsson, it appears that Krueger prefers Skinner with Johansson to Skinner with Eichel. And, as there are no other obvious LWs to play next to Jack, Girgensons get the opportunity to try it again. When Skinner and Johansson were both healthy to start the year, they were clicking. After Johansson tailed off (which started prior to the Sweden trip), so did Skinner's production. As they both should be healthy now and have a legit (3rd line) winger on their side rather than a boat anchor, the line should work. If it does, they'll actually get scoring from 2 different lines. In fairness to Krueger, placing Skinner on Jack's wing does nothing to help 2ndary scoring. (Though if he was ever going to give Skinner full time duty w/ Eichel rather than just a spare shift around TV timeouts, tomorrow night would seem to be the night to try it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 My hope is that RK is hoping he can get Frolik to play the Sobotka role for Skinner and Johansson and help that line do well like they had up until Sobotka's injury. If it doesn't work I hope he'll just move Skinner up with Eichel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 16 minutes ago, Taro T said: "We?" Based on the comments through various threads, no. But, in the absence of Olofsson, it appears that Krueger prefers Skinner with Johansson to Skinner with Eichel. And, as there are no other obvious LWs to play next to Jack, Girgensons get the opportunity to try it again. When Skinner and Johansson were both healthy to start the year, they were clicking. After Johansson tailed off (which started prior to the Sweden trip), so did Skinner's production. As they both should be healthy now and have a legit (3rd line) winger on their side rather than a boat anchor, the line should work. If it does, they'll actually get scoring from 2 different lines. In fairness to Krueger, placing Skinner on Jack's wing does nothing to help 2ndary scoring. (Though if he was ever going to give Skinner full time duty w/ Eichel rather than just a spare shift around TV timeouts, tomorrow night would seem to be the night to try it.) Does it matter? The season is over anyways. I don't view Frolik as anything other than another mediocre winger that Botterill is fond of. Much like vesey and sheary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Brawndo said: Per Krueger Skinner a go tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 56 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: ... So we would rather put Zemgus Girgensons with Eichel then put the best goal scorer on the team there. Seems legit. I'd be interested to see what the powerplay looks like, and also what Krueger does if he's down a goal late. I would bet they'll move Skinner up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getpucksdeep Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, inkman said: Don't we want secondary scoring? Just because Skinner and Johansson were in massive slupms before the injuries, doesn't mean it's not the right thing to do. Stack the first line and try to stop ''em. So "top 3" and "bottom 9". Working for the Bruins (conveniently ignoring Krejci). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, Getpucksdeep said: (conveniently ignoring Krejci) That's my new band name. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 46 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Does it matter? The season is over anyways. I don't view Frolik as anything other than another mediocre winger that Botterill is fond of. Much like vesey and sheary. The season isn't over actually. They're entering a 3 or so week stretch of very winnable games and they are the healthiest they've been the entire season. Should they stumble around 0.500 for the next stretch, yes, stick a fork in them. But if they play the way they should, their facing a very tough stretch after that could have the wailing and gnashing around here back to a fevered pitch. (Or that tough stretch could have the bandwagon rocking with calls for Krueger being considered for the Adams.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Taro T said: The season isn't over actually. They're entering a 3 or so week stretch of very winnable games and they are the healthiest they've been the entire season. Should they stumble around 0.500 for the next stretch, yes, stick a fork in them. But if they play the way they should, their facing a very tough stretch after that could have the wailing and gnashing around here back to a fevered pitch. (Or that tough stretch could have the bandwagon rocking with calls for Krueger being considered for the Adams.) I hope they prove us wrong but this is the same story around this point in the season we've seen the past however many years, "this is the point in the season where they need to come out strong to make a push" only to drop like 3 games in a row to beatable teams and really put a cap on the season before the real playoff push happens for many teams. I really hope I'm wrong, because there's nothing i want more than to watch this team play meaningful games late into the season, however, my optimism meter is in the trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Mustache of God said: I hope they prove us wrong but this is the same story around this point in the season we've seen the past however many years, "this is the point in the season where they need to come out strong to make a push" only to drop like 3 games in a row to beatable teams and really put a cap on the season before the real playoff push happens for many teams. I really hope I'm wrong, because there's nothing i want more than to watch this team play meaningful games late into the season, however, my optimism meter is in the trash. This is Sabres fandom in a nutshell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 15 minutes ago, Mustache of God said: I hope they prove us wrong but this is the same story around this point in the season we've seen the past however many years, "this is the point in the season where they need to come out strong to make a push" only to drop like 3 games in a row to beatable teams and really put a cap on the season before the real playoff push happens for many teams. I really hope I'm wrong, because there's nothing i want more than to watch this team play meaningful games late into the season, however, my optimism meter is in the trash. The difference this year versus years past is they have an actual coach this year. And while they've been expected by many to simply roll over and die, except for the Vancouver game when they inexplicably started Hutton they haven't been losing games they were expected to win. They could very well come out of this break and circle the drain, but we haven't been given a reason this year to expect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, Taro T said: The difference this year versus years past is they have an actual coach this year. And while they've been expected by many to simply roll over and die, except for the Vancouver game when they inexplicably started Hutton they haven't been losing games they were expected to win. They could very well come out of this break and circle the drain, but we haven't been given a reason this year to expect that. Except what coach on a team desperate for scoring doesn’t attempt to try different line combos on his top 2 lines to see if he can get two scoring lines instead of one? Why isn’t Skinner, with VO out, given a chance on Jack’s wing? Why hasn’t Reinhart been moved to try to get Skinner going if RK doesn’t want Skinner with Jack? Why hasn’t MoJo been moved to wing? ‘Then again why hasn’t Jbot found at least one competent center to play behind Jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Skinner is back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: Does it matter? The season is over anyways. I don't view Frolik as anything other than another mediocre winger that Botterill is fond of. Much like vesey and sheary. 39 minutes ago, Taro T said: The season isn't over actually. They're entering a 3 or so week stretch of very winnable games and they are the healthiest they've been the entire season. Should they stumble around 0.500 for the next stretch, yes, stick a fork in them. But if they play the way they should, their facing a very tough stretch after that could have the wailing and gnashing around here back to a fevered pitch. (Or that tough stretch could have the bandwagon rocking with calls for Krueger being considered for the Adams.) Right on, @Taro T. They are 5 under DeLuca .500 with 33 games left. If they go 6-4 in the three 10-game segments, and then 2-1 in their last 3 games, they will finish the season 2 games over DeLuca .500. That would most likely get them in, and it would absolutely make for an exciting 2nd half. They (and we) don't need to worry about points, or standings, or who's ahead of them, or anything other than getting Ws. The rest will take care of itself. It's doable. 35 minutes ago, Mustache of God said: I hope they prove us wrong but this is the same story around this point in the season we've seen the past however many years, "this is the point in the season where they need to come out strong to make a push" only to drop like 3 games in a row to beatable teams and really put a cap on the season before the real playoff push happens for many teams. I really hope I'm wrong, because there's nothing i want more than to watch this team play meaningful games late into the season, however, my optimism meter is in the trash. Ugh. True. But hopefully this time it's different. They have better coaching and goaltending than they've had in a while, and they have Eichel starting to reach his potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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