GDT: 10/03/25 Buffalo Sabres @ Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Network, MSG--Radio WGR 550

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We took a meaningless game to OT against a bunch of vets without several of our starters and a bunch of new people. 

I really haven't been turned off by this preseason except perhaps by the game prior. Some interesting new pieces, although they're still weak in goal, even with UPL.

Levi really needs to bust out and become an NHL goalie or they'll struggle to make the playoffs. 

[SABRES 0311]

52 minutes ago, ... said:

That contradicts the "preseason doesn't mean anything" mantra chanted by so many.

 

I think preseason means a lot. 

-Figure out line combinations and defeat pairings.

-Train to a system of play and get everyone on the same page.

-Work on individual goals (skating, shooting, two-way game).

-Instill a hard work mindset.

You know, all the stuff the Sabres don’t do.

[SabreFinn]

We have an expression here where I live, that says a bad dress rehearsal means a succesful premiere.

The problems we have however seem the same as last year. Not surprising when very little has changed from last season. 

[PerreaultForever]

33 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

I think preseason means a lot. 

-Figure out line combinations and defeat pairings.

-Train to a system of play and get everyone on the same page.

-Work on individual goals (skating, shooting, two-way game).

-Instill a hard work mindset.

You know, all the stuff the Sabres don’t do.

I often wonder what the Sabres "system" is as it just looks like individuals being individuals.

If you have Prime everybody should watch the last episode of their BS behind the seasons getting ready for hockey reality show. It's all about the Panthers and their cup win but there's some interesting things in there about how they function as a unit and everybody covers for everybody else and everybody has everybody's back. That's how it is to be successful in hockey. Not whatever it is they are doing here. 

[Weave]

Question for those who watched…..

Were the Sabres able to successfully deploy  puck cycle possession in the Pens zone this game, or was most of the activity on the rush?  Does it look like the team is changing its game?

[Night Train]

1 hour ago, Weave said:

Question for those who watched…..

Were the Sabres able to successfully deploy  puck cycle possession in the Pens zone this game, or was most of the activity on the rush?  Does it look like the team is changing its game?

I would say yes, until the 3rd period. The action was almost always down in the Pittsburgh end. Plus they were quick to get back on D and break right back in.