Pimlach Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Once the game ended I went away happy, we had ours sons over for a big family dinner and some laughs. I come back and see all most of the talk is UPL and who's fault the goals are. With Dahlin and Tuch out, the Sabres came up big, at home in front of a sell out crowd, on NHL Network. That is great. We are in playoff position with games in hand. They just have to consistently win at the current pace. They need to shore up the defensive play of the TEAM, especially because we do not have a true #1 goalie to count on. Moving forward, they need to get ready to play a lesser team at home and get excited about it and take care of business against CBJ. Overall it was great hockey and Cozens really stepped up as did many others today. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Believer said: A Granato Work In Progress I like to think so, but he's been in work for quite a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, JohnC said: Don't you think that as he emerges as a first line talent, even if it is at wing on the first line, that there is better use for him as a second line center who is driving that line? Maybe a second line composed of Mitts/Cozens/Quinn? Sure, 2nd line is fine if you mean winger. I’m all about chemistry, not heirarchy. I just mean Quinn has it in him to be a first-line level winger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Pimlach said: take care of business against CBJ. There's been some talk about whether just getting up into a playoff spot would lead to some complacency and a drop off a bit. Today's game tells me otherwise. Now that they're nipping at the playoffs they don't want to drop back out and EVERY game matters. After the Caps game I'm more optimistic than any point in this season that the Sabres will make the playoffs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 minute ago, dudacek said: Sure, 2nd line is fine if you mean winger. I’m all about chemistry, not heirarchy. I just mean Quinn has it in him to be a first-line level winger. No, I'm talking about Cozens as a second-line center with wingers such as Quinn and Mitts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Doohickie said: Who? Peter Laviolette 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Derrico Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Shoutout to Owen Powers game today. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porous Five Hole Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Doohickie said: "Expense of this season"?????? The Sabres play at a 105 point pace with him in goal. HE'S NOT HURTING THE TEAM. Perhaps dramatic. I just think UPL is getting an unprecedented amount of run support. 15 wins and a save percentage of .893. His best AHL season was .900 in 35 games. I don’t think he’s the catalyst. He’s not NHL average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) It’s too bad Mitts made that horrible drop pass because I thought he had a terrific game overall. Really, he’s on a run that should be winning some of the haters over. Since Jan. 1 he’s 6th on the team in shot share and 4th in goals for %. He’s also 6th in points, with 18 in 24 games. He's tied for 3rd on the team in takeaways and, despite his reputation, is just middle of the pack (10th) in giveaways. Past month he’s tied for 3rd on the team with 9 points in 11 games, with an on-ice goals for percentage of 67% and a shot attempt percentage of 51%. He’s probably going to finish the year with more than 50 points. In short, he’ making a positive contribution and has been for a while now. I don’t recall him and Cozens playing together much before today, but they showed some chemistry and their skill sets kinda fit. Donnie appears to regard them as his 4th and 5th forward. Maybe they can come together as 2/3rds of a real second line? Edited February 27, 2023 by dudacek 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 24 minutes ago, Derrico said: Shoutout to Owen Powers game today. This is great stuff. The Kid played a really good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, dudacek said: It’s too bad Mitts made that horrible drop pass because I thought he had a terrific game overall. Really, he’s on a run that should be winning some of the haters over. Since Jan. 1 he’s 6th on the team in shot share and 4th in goals for %. He’s also 6th in points, with 18 in 24 games. He's tied for 3rd on the team in takeaways and, despite his reputation, is just middle of the pack (10th) in giveaways. Past month he’s tied for 3rd on the team with 9 points in 11 games, with an on-ice goals for percentage of 67% and a shot attempt percentage of 51%. He’s probably going to finish the year with more than 50 points. In short, he’ making a positive contribution and has been for a while now. I don’t recall him and Cozens playing together much before today, but they showed some chemistry and their skill sets kinda fit. Donnie appears to regard them as his 4th and 5th forward. Maybe they can come together as 2/3rds of a real second line? When the bench has been shortened the past month or so, Cozens has become the C for Mittelstadt and Olofsson. Other than that, and maybe some PP work last year on the 2nd unit, they really haven't been an item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 3 hours ago, PerreaultForever said: You got a thing for "shot totals"? Just be glad he's not Jack Edwards. I've got a basic minimum I expect from a broadcast in 2023. Not sure why the Sabres find it so hard to meet that, it's not that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Porous Five Hole said: Perhaps dramatic. I just think UPL is getting an unprecedented amount of run support. 15 wins and a save percentage of .893. His best AHL season was .900 in 35 games. I don’t think he’s the catalyst. He’s not NHL average. I think it's possible for the goalie to influence the style of play. For whatever reason UPL seems to influence the team to play Run & Gun. I think it's a weird synchronicity of the vibes between the goalie and the rest of the team. I don't know what's driving it, but I like that the Sabres win with UPL and don't question it too much. And until you change your username you're in no position to criticize goaltending 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, dudacek said: I don’t recall him and Cozens playing together much before today, but they showed some chemistry and their skill sets kinda fit. Casey was pushed around a lot early in his career but he's learned how to stay on his feet, battle along the boards, take a hit and also dish one out. It's not that he has snarl as such (aka Dahlin or even Cozens); it's more that he's become hard to play against. I think his board work complements Cozens' speed and ability to work in traffic. Mitts isn't known for his speed exactly, yet he can play at speed with Cozens. Because he's played center, he's a good alternate on the faceoff dot and he and Cozey are both good playmakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 One other thought: I thought Tage had a very good game defensively. He wasn't perfect but he seemed very disruptive to the Caps players on the boards in the Buffalo zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Also, in Tage's postgame interview he said, "There's a couple times we were careless with the puck and let them back into the game a little bit but I think for the most part when we stuck to our game they didn't really have a chance against us." I think we all know who he was calling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 9 hours ago, Claude Balls said: Sure did. Oshie had a Howetrick yesterday vs the Rags. Dylan said step aside old man. I got me a regular hat trick and a Howetrick. Cozens did not get a fighting major. He got a roughing double minor. No Gordie Howe Hat Trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Didn’t get to watch because of some out of market thing but saw the highlights. Cozens did very well controlling the puck close to the net. He didn’t panic and made the right play showing composure. Specifically on his third goal I can see average players one timing it but he took the time to throw a deke in tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 7 hours ago, Derrico said: Shoutout to Owen Powers game today. Kid is a freak; between Dahlin and him we'll have a juggernaut pair of defenseman who can play almost 50 minutes a game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresouth Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 After the game rob Ray gave the shots on goal and score for each team. Then proceeded to say that UPL played a good game. I'm sorry but in what universe is 4 goals on 28 shots playing a good game. Granted they all aren't on him but even if you give him 2. Then 2 goals on 28 shots is still not good. The only reason UPL has a winning record is because we are currently the second highest goal scoring team in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just watched Granato’s post game presser… Powerful explanation of why Sabres management stays focused on the next game after a bad effort and not criticism of a player or the group… Long Season… Also great locker room remarks… Even gave UPL a love tap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, sabresouth said: After the game rob Ray gave the shots on goal and score for each team. Then proceeded to say that UPL played a good game. I'm sorry but in what universe is 4 goals on 28 shots playing a good game. Granted they all aren't on him but even if you give him 2. Then 2 goals on 28 shots is still not good. The only reason UPL has a winning record is because we are currently the second highest goal scoring team in the league. His paychecks are signed by the Pegulas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, inkman said: His paychecks are signed by the Pegulas. No, you're right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Doohickie said: Cozens did not get a fighting major. He got a roughing double minor. No Gordie Howe Hat Trick. Yeah, I posted that earlier. I kept wondering why Ray wasn't raving about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Claude Balls said: Yeah, I posted that earlier. I kept wondering why Ray wasn't raving about it. There were a lot of posts in this GDT; I'm pretty sure I didn't read them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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