Sabres Power Play

[thewookie1]

More like the powerless play....

They need to move more and cycle with their feet not just with passing from particular quadrants like immobile turrets in a tower defense game. Thompson should occasionally work his way behind the net while Dahlin flows into his spot and the middle guy, Tuch, covers the point. Then continue to move around drawing the attention of the PKers to Thompson moving about and other guys moving around flowing from place to place. Thompson is most deadly at his shot point but isn't inept otherwise, he still has a deadly shot from any spot in the offensive zone and demands attention by the PKers. If he were to work around the net while the puck cycles up top he may end up open in Norris's spot or given a space to work to the center for a snap shot. Meanwhile another guy may end up left alone in Thompson's usual area creating chaos amongst the PK.

 

Right now I feel like I'm watching the old NHL games animated depictions of different Power Play Set Ups, very stiff and looped. 

[Taro T]

39 minutes ago, thewookie1 said:

More like the powerless play....

They need to move more and cycle with their feet not just with passing from particular quadrants like immobile turrets in a tower defense game. Thompson should occasionally work his way behind the net while Dahlin flows into his spot and the middle guy, Tuch, covers the point. Then continue to move around drawing the attention of the PKers to Thompson moving about and other guys moving around flowing from place to place. Thompson is most deadly at his shot point but isn't inept otherwise, he still has a deadly shot from any spot in the offensive zone and demands attention by the PKers. If he were to work around the net while the puck cycles up top he may end up open in Norris's spot or given a space to work to the center for a snap shot. Meanwhile another guy may end up left alone in Thompson's usual area creating chaos amongst the PK.

 

Right now I feel like I'm watching the old NHL games animated depictions of different Power Play Set Ups, very stiff and looped. 

Appert is an idiot.  He claims to have spent the entire off-season studying effective PPs and working with the analytics department to really revamp things and make the PP more effective.

The ONLY thing that was modified effectively from last year was Norris was brought in to take FOs on the PP so they didn't have to try that ridiculous entry right from the get go.  But he's now broken again, so they're back where they started.  Honestly can't recall disliking any coach on this team more than Appert (and Wilford is neck and neck with him).  Krueger, Housley, Rolston, Goober; none of them were as infuriating as this idiot.  And they all were really bad at their job.

There are SOOOOOO many things this unit could be doing to actually be effective.  Most all of them have been listed here myriad times.

And that idiot is in line to be the next HC.  Have no idea what this management team is attempting to accomplish.

[HumanSlinky39]

3 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Appert is an idiot.  He claims to have spent the entire off-season studying effective PPs and working with the analytics department to really revamp things and make the PP more effective.

The ONLY thing that was modified effectively from last year was Norris was brought in to take FOs on the PP so they didn't have to try that ridiculous entry right from the get go.  But he's now broken again, so they're back where they started.  Honestly can't recall disliking any coach on this team more than Appert (and Wilford is neck and neck with him).  Krueger, Housley, Rolston, Goober; none of them were as infuriating as this idiot.  And they all were really bad at their job.

There are SOOOOOO many things this unit could be doing to actually be effective.  Most all of them have been listed here myriad times.

And that idiot is in line to be the next HC.  Have no idea what this management team is attempting to accomplish.

Great head of hair, though...

[Night Train]

1 minute ago, Taro T said:

  Have no idea what this management team is attempting to accomplish.

 

 

[SABRES 0311]

It’s more like the Owen Power Play. Weak  as hell not an overly positive factor in a game.

[Rasmus_]

Apert needs to be the first sacrifice to this season.  Fire him before the start of the third period tomorrow.

[bob_sauve28]

The PP needs to show leadership and lead this team out of the darkness

[Mr Peabody]

Reminds me of the old Dean Smith 4 corners at UNC forcing the NCAA to adopt the shot clock. 

[Pimlach]

Sabres Power Play word association:  

Static

Perimeter

Wide

Screenless

Drop-pass

None

[Taro T]

9 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Sabres Power Play word association:  

Static

Perimeter

Wide

Screenless

Drop-pass

None

Ineffective

Momentum-killing

Infuriating

[LGR4GM]

13 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Sabres Power Play word association:  

Static

Perimeter

Wide

Screenless

Drop-pass

None

*****

[bob_sauve28]

18 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Sabres Power Play word association 

None

Perfect! 

[PASabreFan]

15 hours ago, Pimlach said:

Sabres Power Play word association:  

Static

Perimeter

Wide

Screenless

Drop-pass

None

Ow, en one other thing. Powerless.

[LGR4GM]

What are they? 0 for 6 or 7 more on the pp?

[bob_sauve28]

23 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

What are they? 0 for 6 or 7 more on the pp?

Give them another game, 0-10 with a shorty added in against for good measure 

[Taro T]

50 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

What are they? 0 for 6 or 7 more on the pp?

Thought they had 4 chances in Beantown.  If so, 0-8.  Heckuva job there, Appie.